Fall Preview Open House Join us on Saturday October 25 and Saturday November 15 to explore the McMaster University campus and learn about DeGroote’s programs from our community.
ACADEMIC   STUDENT

Fall Preview

Join us on Saturday November 15 to explore the McMaster University campus and learn about DeGroote’s programs from our community.

Register

Fall Preview Open House Join us on Saturday October 25 and Saturday November 15 to explore the McMaster University campus and learn about DeGroote’s programs from our community.

When

November 15, 2025
10:00 a.m.

Where

McMaster University Campus

Cost

Free


Fall Preview Open House

Join us on Saturday November 15 to explore the McMaster University campus and learn about DeGroote’s programs from our community.

Events

Business Academic and Co-op Program Information Session

10am, 12pm, 2pm

PGCLL M21

Learn about the Commerce program, opportunities available throughout your degree and the ways your dedicated career team supports you.

Integrated Business and Humanities Program Information Session

11am and 1pm

PGCLL M16

Learn about the program’s structure and its key pillars: Community Engagement, Social Entrepreneurship, Global Mindedness, and Leadership.

Career, Exchange and Academic Advising Space

10am – 3pm

PGCLL M Level

Gather information on academics, co-op, career and professional development, and international exchange.

DeGroote’s 24-Minute Case Competition

11am

PGCLL M21

Experience a condensed version of DeGroote’s exciting 24-hour case competition and see how experiential learning builds communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills in every year of the Commerce program.

IBH Student Project Showcase

10am – 3pm

PGCLL M Level (Near M16)

Gain insight into the IBH program’s innovation curriculum as students share their projects.

Club Fair

10am-3pm

PGCLL M22 and M24

Speak with student leaders about getting involved in extra-curricular activities and case competitions.

McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery (MCCD) Hubs Showcase

10am – 3pm

PGCLL M01

The McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery (MCCD) is a dynamic space where students work with industry and community partners on real-world business challenges. Explore the learning hubs and see your DeGroote experience in action.

 

Upcoming Events

ALUMNI FACULTY

Strategic Foresight Certification Program

October 19, 2026 to November 6, 2026
9:00 a.m.

Hybrid - Hamilton, Burlington, Online

In October, the Foresight Lab will host the 2026 cohort of the Strategic Foresight Certification Program, co-delivered by the Director of the Foresight Lab and the former UNESCO Head of Foresight.

ACADEMIC STUDENT

Countdown to the Round 2 Deadline: DeGroote Master of Finance Live Info Session and Q&A

November 12, 2026
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Online

The Master of Finance priority scholarship admission deadline is in two weeks! Got questions? We’ve got answers. Get the clarity you need to finalize your application before the deadline hits!

COMMUNITY STUDENT

No Experience Necessary Challenge

November 13, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery, Parking Lot

Ronnen Harary, co-founder of Spin Master, is touring North American campuses in an Airstream, and he’s stopping at McMaster University. Bring a business idea. No experience necessary.

COMMUNITY STUDENT

Entrepreneurship Week Kick Off with Ronnen Harary

November 13, 2026
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery

Join us as we kick off Global Entrepreneurship Week at McMaster with a special guest: Ronnen Harary, co-founder of Spin Master and author of No Experience Necessary!

ACADEMIC FACULTY STUDENT

Meet the Faculty: Human Resources and Management with Dr. Yao

November 17, 2026
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Online

Join us for a 45-minute webinar featuring Dr. Yao Yao, Assistant Professor of Human Resources and Management at the DeGroote School of Business.

ACADEMIC FACULTY STAFF

Meet the Faculty: Management Science with Dr. Gorgulu

November 18, 2026
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Online

Join us for a 45-minute webinar featuring Dr. Berk Gorgulu, Assistant Professor of Operations Management at the DeGroote School of Business.

COMMUNITY MCLEAN CENTRE

COP31 on Campus: Global Climate Talks, Live from Türkiye

November 19, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Sustainable Futures Hub, Room 8120, McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery

Don’t just follow the talks. Join in. Connect live with leaders at COP31 in Türkiye, then reflect on what it means for our local community.

FACULTY STUDENT

Graduate Certificate in Data Science, Applied AI, & Org Leadership

November 26, 2026
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Online Webinar

You are invited to an online info session on our Graduate Academic Certificate in Data Science, Applied AI, & Organizational Leadership. 

ACADEMIC

Graduate Certificate in Data Science, Applied AI, & Org Leadership

November 26, 2026
12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Online

Learn about DeGroote's Graduate Academic Certificate in Data Science, Applied AI, and Organizational Leadership, including career opportunities, admissions requirements and program outcomes.

ACADEMIC

Graduate Certificate in Data Science, Applied AI, & Org Leadership

December 17, 2026
12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Online

Learn about DeGroote's Graduate Academic Certificate in Data Science, Applied AI, and Organizational Leadership, including career opportunities, admissions requirements and program outcomes.

ACADEMIC

DeGroote Graduate Programs Virtual Open House

February 3, 2027
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Online

Explore DeGroote's graduate programs, connect with recruitment representatives and learn about program options, admissions pathways and career opportunities.