DeGroote graduate programs in-person open house
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DeGroote graduate programs in-person open house

Discover all that DeGroote has to offer at our graduate programs in-person open house!

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DeGroote graduate programs in-person open house

When

October 24, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Cost

Free - registration required


Discover all that DeGroote has to offer at our graduate programs open house!

Explore your future at DeGroote

Join us at the DeGroote Graduate Programs Open House to explore your options for graduate business education and discover how a DeGroote degree or credential can help you take the next step in your academic and professional journey.

Meet representatives from DeGroote’s graduate programs and connect directly with staff who can answer your questions about programs, admissions, curriculum, program formats and experiential learning opportunities. Whether you already have a specific program in mind or are just beginning to explore your options, our team can help you find the right path.

 

Explore our graduate programs

Learn more about DeGroote’s graduate programs for domestic applicants, including:

Connect with our teams

Have questions about admission requirements or the application process? Visit our admissions table to speak with our team and get answers to your questions.

You can also connect with DeGroote’s Career and Professional Development team to learn how we support students as they prepare for their careers through career coaching, employer connections, experiential learning and opportunities to build valuable skills and professional networks.

Our Experiential Learning team will also be on hand to share more about the opportunities available to DeGroote students and how experiential learning can help you put your education into practice.

 

Experience graduate-level learning

Get a taste of the DeGroote classroom through a series of guest lectures exploring timely topics in business, technology and the Canadian economy.

  1. People, work, and organizations in the age of AI, Professor Baniyelme Zoogah. Explore how artificial intelligence is changing the way people learn, communicate and contribute at work, how it is transforming jobs and workplaces, and how organizations can use AI while considering ethics, privacy and employee well-being.
  2. Fighting on all fronts: how to grow Canada’s economy, Professor Will Huggins. What can Canada do to address its long-term economic growth challenges? This session will introduce some of the factors behind Canada’s economic performance and explore the kinds of policies and attitudes that may be needed to keep Canada an attractive place to live and work.
  3. What is experiential learning, DeGroote Academics team. Discover what sets DeGroote apart as a leader in experiential learning and explore the opportunities available to you throughout our graduate programs.

 

Meet the DeGroote community

Connect with current students and hear about their experiences at DeGroote, including student life, extracurricular opportunities and the community they have built during their graduate studies.

Whether you’re ready to apply or simply curious about what’s possible, the DeGroote Graduate Programs Open House is an opportunity to ask questions, explore your options and experience what graduate-level learning at DeGroote can offer.

 

Location: Ron Joyce Centre, 4350 South Service Road, Burlington, Ontario L7L 5R8 CA

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