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DeGroote
School of Business

Where business meets impact

At the DeGroote School of Business, we are committed to doing business differently.

We offer innovative, experiential courses that teach business fundamentals and develop thoughtful leaders who challenge and rethink the status quo. Our mission is to impact business and society meaningfully through knowledge creation, student-centered learning and community engagement.

Latest news

October 9, 2024

ALUMNI · STRATEGIC PLAN | TEACHING AND LEARNING · STUDENT

The lasting impact of MARS Apprentice

In its 20th year, DeGroote’s intensive case competition continues to leave its mark on students, alumni and industry partners.

Welcome to the DeGroote community

What makes DeGroote special is our community. Driven by a collective purpose, our community wants to have a meaningful impact on business and society. Our AACSB-accredited business programs connect you to the business communities in Ontario and beyond.

 

The vibrant community on campus has further enriched my experience, reinforcing my commitment to shaping a better future through technological advancements.

 

Kimia Ansari

PhD Candidate , Information Systems

DeGroote is home to a community that cultivates the growth and development of future leaders.

 

Julia Vo

Integrated Business and Humanities (IBH), Current Student

I chose DeGroote because of their amazing focus on community and building meaningful relationships.

 

Anthony Chui

MBA Candidate, 2025

DeGroote’s community emphasizes unity and support, encouraging meaningful connections and a shared sense of belonging.

 

Tanisa Bakht

Commerce, Current Student

The Directors College was a transformative experience that equipped me with a diverse set of tools to help navigate the complexities of modern governance.

 

Shola Agboola

Founder/CEO | SAGA Foundation Canada Inc., The Directors College

This program has sculpted me into a leader who doesn’t just navigate the currents of bureaucracy; I have learned to chart new courses, unafraid to disrupt, innovate, and elevate.

 

Nicole Rakowski

PhD Candidate, Health Policy and Management

We needed the flexibility to customize, and that’s what motivated us to work with DeGroote. The end result is seeing our staff happy and adding value to the organization.

 

Plezzie Ramirez

Director of Human Resources | Conservation Halton, Executive Programs

At DeGroote, our vision is to open minds, transform lives, build sustainable communities and contribute to positive change in business and society.
This vision is driven by a strong desire to make a meaningful impact that reflects our values of collaboration, community, inclusivity, innovation and integrity.

Our strategic plan

 

DeGroote's research approach

DeGroote’s research is leading-edge, interdisciplinary and complementary to several wide-ranging disciplines within the McMaster faculty and beyond. In breaking down silos between academia and society, our research is driven by current business events and issues relevant to Canadian and global organizations and individuals.

 

DeGroote events

Get inspired, gain new insights and make new connections at one of our upcoming events.

 

ALUMNI STUDENT

DeGroote Commerce Alumni-Student Networking Reception

October 17, 2024
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Amsterdam Brewhouse, 245 Queens Quay W., Toronto, ON M5J 2K9

Please join us on Thursday, October 17 for an evening of networking and connecting with alumni and students of our undergraduate programs.

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ALUMNI DEVELOPMENT

Pathways to a net-zero economy in Canada

November 4, 2024
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Arcadian Lofts, 401 Bay St. 8th Floor, Toronto

Join us for an engaging discussion around sustainable finance and Canada's transition to a sustainable economy.

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ACADEMIC

2024 Smart Freight Symposium

November 18, 2024
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Ron Joyce Centre, Burlington, Ontario

Join us at the Sixth Smart Freight Symposium to explore the future of sustainable transportation and hear about the latest trends.

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Land acknowledgement

McMaster University recognizes and acknowledges that it is located on the traditional territories of the Mississauga and Haudenosaunee nations, and within the lands protected by the “Dish with One Spoon” wampum agreement. DeGroote also acknowledges the Toronto land we are on is the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat people. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.

Indigenous land map