Amber Da Costa

Area of Undergraduate Study

Finance

Industry

Healthcare

Biography

Work Experience during the DeGroote MBA (Co-op or Summer Internship)

• Communications Intern – Research Institute at St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
• Finance Intern, Abbott

Why DeGroote?

I chose the DeGroote School of Business for my MBA because of the co-op program. Coming straight out of undergrad, I knew the co-op aspect would allow me to explore a future career path, make industry connections, and gain valuable work experience. Additionally, coming from a McMaster undergrad, I already had a great experience and enjoy the encouraging environment and lively, diverse culture!

What piece of advice would you give to anyone considering doing their MBA at DeGroote?

Connect with alumni or student ambassadors, so many MBA Alumni and ambassadors come from various backgrounds and are in diverse industries with incredibly valuable insights! I found it helpful to talk to individuals who came from a similar background to me and entering industries I was interested in to find out how I could get the most out of my MBA. Also, talk to the recruitment and admissions managers they help a lot with the pressure you can feel during the application process.

Extra Curricular Involvement at DeGroote MBA

• DeGroote Innovative Solutions Competition (DISC, Case Competition)
• Pitching in for Charity (Case Competition)
• DeGroote MBA Student Ambassador

Education

Humanities, McMaster University (Honours Bachelor of Arts – Communications Studies)