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Risky Business
Kim Wojtczak (Posted February 9, 2012) |
For many new graduates, it can be intimidating to take the leap into the world of professional, full-time work. DeGroote commerce graduate Adrian Bartha ‘05, however, took his leap all the way into the United States... more
DeGroote makes a clean sweep at the MBA Games
Leah Rosenthal (January 11, 2012) | After competing in various events this past weekend, the DeGroote School of Business walked away with first place in Spirit, Athletics and Academics. more
Preparing for the business world with McMaster DECA U
Victoria Coates (Posted October 26, 2011) | McMaster DECA U, a business and marketing education organization, is getting ready for a new year of problem solving, fast paced decision making, and a province-wide competition. more
AIS student chapter seeks international competition participants
Kim Wojtczak (October 14, 2011) | Students at DeGroote now have the opportunity to become members in Canada's only AIS (information systems) student chapter. Registration for AIS' international information systems competition opens October 17... more
Student combines interests with an MBA
Victoria Coates (September 1, 2011) | It's time to head back to school again. For Andrew Tarasiewicz, a student in the full-time MBA program at the DeGroote School of Business, it will be his final year of school... more
Chinese University Confers Honorary Doctorate on Dr. Luke Chan
Tania Hakim (August 24, 2011) | On June 28, an honorary doctorate degree (LL.D.) was conferred on Dr. Luke Chan, a professor of finance at the Degroote School of Business, by the Chinese State Council and awarded by the Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)... more
Hamilton Health Sciences recognizes Marvin Ryder
Victoria Coates (August 9, 2011) | Congratulations to Marvin Ryder of the DeGroote School of Business for receiving a Cornerstone Award from Hamilton Health Sciences... more
Zonta International scholarship recognizes two DeGroote MBA students
Kim Wojtczak (January 19, 2012) | Despite coming from different undergraduate backgrounds, McMaster graduate students Vivian Trinh and Nida Jabrani have two significant things in common... more
As the ball drops on the new year, the opportunities rise for Elite Events Management Inc.
Leah Rosenthal (January 13, 2012) | Established in 2009 by two McMaster graduates, Jennifer Mainse '09 (commerce), and Lindsay Marshall '08 (political science), Elite Events creates edgy, modern events with a classic touch. more
Five DeGroote faculty inducted into Quarter Century Club
Julia Thomson (November 14, 2011) | The Quarter Century Club recognizes McMaster employees and faculty who have achieved 25 years of service with the University. Five members of the DeGroote community were inducted into the Quarter Century Club on Monday, Nov. 14, 2011. more
DeGroote launches accounting research centre
Julia Thomson (November 2, 2011) | A new research centre at the DeGroote School of Business will encourage research, scholarly development and professional activities in the field of accounting in order to advance the profession. more
McMaster to induct six into Athletic Hall of Fame
McMaster Daily News (Posted October 28, 2011) | McMaster will induct four athletes, a coach and a builder into its Athletic Hall of Fame this weekend as part of the first Celebration of Sport event. more
Keenan Jeppesen, Basketball star turned businessman
Victoria Coates (Posted October 26, 2011) | Basketball may have prompted Keenan Jeppesen to go back to school, but even now that his athletic eligibility has finished, he is set on achieving his MBA. more
Science student transitions into the business field
Victoria Coates (Posted October 26, 2011) | September 12th marks the first day of classes for Melody Ng as she starts the MBA program at the DeGroote School of Business; but it is also the day she will defend her thesis for a masters in a different subject. more
Research @ DeGroote
DeGroote | Research @ DeGroote showcases the important research being undertaken by DeGroote's talented faculty. Read the current issue online... more
Alumni Report
DeGroote | Stay connected with the DeGroote School of Business by checking out the latest issue of the Alumni Report... more
In the news
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| It's time to move Presidents Day | Marvin Ryder, a professor at the DeGroote School of Business at Canada's McMaster University, calculated for me that a holiday for working Americans... | Chicago Tribune | February 18, 2012 |
| Conflict natural in group setting | Catherine Connelly, an associate professor at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business, recently put a question to her MBA students: Do you like working in teams? | Regina Leader Post | February 18, 2012 |
| Sports board members should know their responsibilities | Are you sure you want to serve on the board of a local sports organization? Chris Bart, program director of the Sports Governance Education Program discusses... | Inside Halton | February 14, 2012 |
| Canada's advertising history no longer collecting dust | Quote from Mandeep Malik, marketing professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster. | Globe and Mail | February 14, 2012 |
| NFL throws Super Bowl parties in 3 Canadian cities | Nick Bontis, a professor at McMaster University discusses the cost of super bowl ads. | CTV News | February 6, 2012 |
| Africa: The New Frontier in Academia and Business | Benson Honig, professor at the DeGroote School of Business, wil speak at the annual Conference on "Business and Entrepreneurship in Africa" to be held May 17-19, 2012. | AngloHigher | February 3, 2012 |
| McMaster students soak up entrepreneurs' advice | An article about the two day business event organized by the DeGroote School of Business involving industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs. | Hamilton Spectator | February 1, 2012 |
| The 3Ps and some Qs of the business world at Mac | An article about the The McMaster World Congress, by Nick Bontis, professor of strategic management at the DeGroote School of Business. | Hamilton Spectator | January 28, 2012 |
| Giving youth a chance key to innovateBurlington | An article about innovateBurlington, a community partnership inlcuding the DeGroote School of Business and other community organizations to assist local university graduates in finding opportunities to work in Burlington. | Inside Halton | January 27, 2012 |
| Burlington’s growth depends on retaining youth, mayor says | The mayor of Burlington encourages local businesses to capitalize on "the world class executive education" available at DeGroote School of Business... | Hamilton Spectator | January 27, 2012 |
| Accounting ambitions? Universities want you | An article quoting Susan McCracken, director of the CA/DeGroote Centre for the Promotion of Accounting Education and Research. | Globe and Mail | January 23, 2012 |
| RIM shares drop in reaction to new CEO | Many have been calling for change but now that it has happened, some are saying it is not enough. | 680 News | January 23, 2012 |
| RIM shares sink 6% | Shares of Research in Motion have plunged by about six per cent this morning. | CHML | January 23, 2012 |
| DeGroote MBA team sweeps national games | The DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University has taken a huge step toward bolstering its national reputation. The 40-person MBA team has succeeded... | Hamilton Spectator | January 21, 2012 |
| Want to win a B-school contest? Invest time | One measure of the growing importance that business schools place on competitions is the move by McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business to ... | Globe and Mail | January 20, 2012 |
| There may not be a long term future for the Zellers store in Simcoe | Marvin Ryder, Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Degroote School of Business says it’s only a matter of time... | Newscentre 98.9 | January 20, 2012 |
| More than just an iFad | On vacation, with nothing but swim trunks and iPad in hand, Nick Bontis, professor of strategic management at the DeGroote School of Business, checks security cameras at his house... | Hamilton Spectator | January 17, 2012 |
| Marvin on retirement savings and a possible Toronto casino | Marvin Ryder of the DeGroote School of Business discusses the results of a new BMO survey, and about how Toronto's betting a new casino would pay off in tourist dollars. | CHCH News | January 13, 2012 |
| Mac students place fifth at chartered accountant contest | Three McMaster University students from the DeGroote School of Business won fifth place in this year’s Battle for CA$H, an annual Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario competition. | Hamilton Spectator | January 9, 2012 |
| MBAs team up for sports management website | Post from Nick Bontis, an award-winning professor of strategic management at the DeGroote School of Business. | Software Hamilton | January 2012 |
| A Tale of Two Employees & the Person Who Wanted to Lead Them | Chris Bart, a professor/director at DeGroote School of Business, author of the book "A Tale of Two Employees & the Person Who Wanted to Lead Them" is #4 on the list of Canada's Bestselling Business Books of 2011. This is the 9th consecutive year that the book has appeared on the list. It was #1 in 2010. *by BooksforBusiness.com | Printed in the Globe & Mail, Report on Business B2 | January 10, 2012 |
| Reviewing an eventful 2011 | An article about the partnership between the DeGroote School of Business and the Burlington Chamber of Commerce which offers chamber members a preferred enrolment fee for any of DeGroote's executive education programs. | Inside Halton | January 4, 2012 |
| Effective Negotiating | Contains quotes from Kevin Tasa, assistant professor at DeGroote School of Business on understanding and mastering the art of negotiation. | Toronto Sun | January 2012 |
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