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DeGroote's inspired business education

Three DeGroote students and a professor engaged in a lively discussion around a table in a collaborative setting.

Modern business education for a rapidly-changing world

Learning at DeGroote combines essential business concepts with experiential learning and critical thinking. This future-proof formula balances the growing importance of technology, creativity, communication and human connection in the workplace.

And this learning extends beyond the classroom. We equip students to think ethically and ambitiously. As agents of positive change, we want students to contribute positively to the health and well-being of our local, national and global societies.

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Commerce

Full-time (4-years)

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Degree

A collaborative approach to business.

Commerce students play a pivotal role in shaping the future of business. Through experiential learning opportunities, students develop creative problem-solving, critical thinking, leadership and collaboration skills. We develop leaders who think big, act with integrity and embrace change.

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Integrated Business & Humanities (IBH)

Full-time (4-years)

Bachelor of Commerce in Integrated Business and Humanities (Honours) Degree

Business for humanity.

IBH blends a traditional business education with the Humanities’ critical thinking and communication skills. By enhancing personal and ethical values, students become more aware and understanding of the social, ecological and economic impact they can have in the communities they serve.

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Bachelor of Commerce

Full-time (4-years)

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Degree

A collaborative approach to business.

Commerce students play a pivotal role in shaping the future of business. Through experiential learning opportunities, students develop creative problem-solving, critical thinking, leadership and collaboration skills. We develop leaders who think big, act with integrity and embrace change.

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Integrated Business & Humanities (IBH)

Full-time (4-years)

Bachelor of Commerce in Integrated Business and Humanities (Honours) Degree

Business for humanity.

IBH blends a traditional business education with the Humanities’ critical thinking and communication skills. By enhancing personal and ethical values, students become more aware and understanding of the social, ecological and economic impact they can have in the communities they serve.

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MBA Programs

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Full-Time (Range of 8-28 months)

MBA Degree

The MBA that puts you first.

The MBA program combines academics with values that help students stand out in the business world. Our approach brings together individuals from varied academic backgrounds to offer diverse thoughts and experiences. Discover what drives you, how to lead with values and find your community.

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Blended-Learning Part-Time MBA Program (BLPT)

Part-Time (36 months)

MBA Degree

Flexibility and convenience.

BLPT is designed for busy business professionals. In-class and online learning experiences provide the flexibility to pursue an MBA while managing professional and personal commitments. Most importantly, students can apply what they learn in the classroom directly to their workplace—in real-time.

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Executive MBA (EMBA) in Digital Transformation

Full-Time (14 months)

MBA Degree

Be a digital disruptor.

An EMBA provides students with the tools, resources and knowledge to develop as a new generation of leaders equipped to answer the challenges of our everyday world. Innovation and disruption are not driven by access to technology but by how we use it in an expanding digital economy.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Full-Time (Range of 8-28 months)

MBA Degree

The MBA that puts you first.

The MBA program combines academics with values that help students stand out in the business world. Our approach brings together individuals from varied academic backgrounds to offer diverse thoughts and experiences. Discover what drives you, how to lead with values and find your community.

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Blended-Learning Part-Time MBA Program (BLPT)

Part-Time (36 months)

MBA Degree

Flexibility and convenience.

BLPT is designed for busy business professionals. In-class and online learning experiences provide the flexibility to pursue an MBA while managing professional and personal commitments. Most importantly, students can apply what they learn in the classroom directly to their workplace—in real-time.

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Executive MBA (EMBA) in Digital Transformation

Full-Time (14 months)

MBA Degree

Be a digital disruptor.

An EMBA provides students with the tools, resources and knowledge to develop as a new generation of leaders equipped to answer the challenges of our everyday world. Innovation and disruption are not driven by access to technology but by how we use it in an expanding digital economy.

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Graduate Programs

Master of Finance (MFin)

Full-Time (16 months)

Master's Degree

Navigating risk, maximizing reward.

MFin challenges how people think about finance and helps students launch careers in this competitive sector. In the increasingly competitive and technical business world, companies seek leaders who demonstrate a passion and affinity for finance to keep their companies accelerating forward.

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PhD Program in Business Administration

Full-Time (Variable)

PhD Degree

Curiosity rewarded.

As one of  Canada’s largest business PhD programs, future researchers can study and conduct leading-edge research with top faculty in their fields. Students develop the theoretical and methodological expertise required to create original research that significantly impacts on the business community.

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Graduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy

Full-Time (14 weeks)

Graduate Diploma

Experience the power of professional accounting.

The GDPA program is a pathway that prepares students to pursue the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. It is accredited by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario). Since 2015, the CPA has been the only accounting designation in Canada.

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MSc in eHealth

Full or Part-Time (Completed within 36 months)

Master's Degree

Reimagining the healthcare system.

The eHealth program immerses students in the world of digital health informatics. Offered through a collaboration by McMaster’s Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and the DeGroote School of Business, it builds on theoretical foundations in healthcare, information technology and business.

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MSc in Global Health

Full-Time (12 months)

Master's Degree

The next generation of global health leaders.

Global Health is an interdisciplinary, cross-cultural and inter-professional MSc degree program. It is designed to prepare students for the global workforce providing a solid foundation in global health issues, web-based learning and experience in low- and middle-income countries.

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Masters of Health Management (MHM)

Full-Time (32 months)

Master's Degree

Providing business knowledge to healthcare leaders.

MHM graduates are leaders in innovative health services, design and delivery. Regulated health professionals learn business knowledge, management skills and Canadian healthcare policy development. It is a partnership between the DeGroote School of Business and the School of Rehabilitation Science.

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Master of Finance (MFin)

Full-Time (16 months)

Master's Degree

Navigating risk, maximizing reward.

MFin challenges how people think about finance and helps students launch careers in this competitive sector. In the increasingly competitive and technical business world, companies seek leaders who demonstrate a passion and affinity for finance to keep their companies accelerating forward.

More

PhD Program in Business Administration

Full-Time (Variable)

PhD Degree

Curiosity rewarded.

As one of  Canada’s largest business PhD programs, future researchers can study and conduct leading-edge research with top faculty in their fields. Students develop the theoretical and methodological expertise required to create original research that significantly impacts on the business community.

More

Graduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy

Full-Time (14 weeks)

Graduate Diploma

Experience the power of professional accounting.

The GDPA program is a pathway that prepares students to pursue the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. It is accredited by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario). Since 2015, the CPA has been the only accounting designation in Canada.

More

MSc in eHealth

Full or Part-Time (Completed within 36 months)

Master's Degree

Reimagining the healthcare system.

The eHealth program immerses students in the world of digital health informatics. Offered through a collaboration by McMaster’s Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and the DeGroote School of Business, it builds on theoretical foundations in healthcare, information technology and business.

More

MSc in Global Health

Full-Time (12 months)

Master's Degree

The next generation of global health leaders.

Global Health is an interdisciplinary, cross-cultural and inter-professional MSc degree program. It is designed to prepare students for the global workforce providing a solid foundation in global health issues, web-based learning and experience in low- and middle-income countries.

More

Masters of Health Management (MHM)

Full-Time (32 months)

Master's Degree

Providing business knowledge to healthcare leaders.

MHM graduates are leaders in innovative health services, design and delivery. Regulated health professionals learn business knowledge, management skills and Canadian healthcare policy development. It is a partnership between the DeGroote School of Business and the School of Rehabilitation Science.

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Executive Programs

Executive Education

Part-Time (Your Own Pace)

Executive Management Certificate

Professional development for progressive leaders.

Executive Education programs help leaders develop the skills to make a difference in their organizations and communities. Keep up with the ever-evolving business world while taking advantage of flexible learning formats. Custom-designed learning solutions can be developed to suit your team’s needs.

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The Directors College

Part-Time (Flexible within 18 months)

Chartered Director (C.Dir.) Designation

The gold standard in governance education.

The Directors College equips directors of public and private companies, not-for-profits and crown corporations with the practical tools, knowledge and credentials to make a positive and immediate impact in the boardroom. The Chartered Director Program (C.Dir.) bridges the knowing-doing gap to prepare leaders for high-performing boards.

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Michael G. DeGroote Health Leadership Academy (HLA)

Part-Time (Module Based)

Leadership Certificates

Transforming Canada’s healthcare system.

The HLA challenges healthcare leaders to identify, support and scale new ways of thinking and doing to transform the national healthcare system. Three unique programs focus on preparing leaders for complex challenges within the Canadian healthcare system.

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Executive Education

Part-Time (Your Own Pace)

Executive Management Certificate

Professional development for progressive leaders.

Executive Education programs help leaders develop the skills to make a difference in their organizations and communities. Keep up with the ever-evolving business world while taking advantage of flexible learning formats. Custom-designed learning solutions can be developed to suit your team’s needs.

More

The Directors College

Part-Time (Flexible within 18 months)

Chartered Director (C.Dir.) Designation

The gold standard in governance education.

The Directors College equips directors of public and private companies, not-for-profits and crown corporations with the practical tools, knowledge and credentials to make a positive and immediate impact in the boardroom. The Chartered Director Program (C.Dir.) bridges the knowing-doing gap to prepare leaders for high-performing boards.

More

Michael G. DeGroote Health Leadership Academy (HLA)

Part-Time (Module Based)

Leadership Certificates

Transforming Canada’s healthcare system.

The HLA challenges healthcare leaders to identify, support and scale new ways of thinking and doing to transform the national healthcare system. Three unique programs focus on preparing leaders for complex challenges within the Canadian healthcare system.

More

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