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THE DEGROOTE M.B.A.: INSPIRING
INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY
Innovation, vision, and forward thinking are what make a great institution.
The DeGroote School of Business is the epitome of those qualities.
McMaster University and the DeGroote School of Business have earned a strong
reputation as a centre for academic excellence in the areas of innovation
and research. Since 1952, McMaster University has offered an internationally
recognized program in business. In 1992, the School of Business became the
first named business school in Canada, thanks to the generous support of
entrepreneur Michael G. DeGroote. Our benefactor's financial leadership,
along with other that of other major supporters, ensures that the DeGroote
School of Business continues to be recognized as an international leader in
innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and working within the business
community.
As Canada's premier co-op M.B.A. school, our experiential philosophy
provides all of our M.B.A. students with a competitive advantage through
valuable work terms, internships, case study instruction, and research
symposia. Working with industry professionals in the day-to-day operations
of business gives our students real-world experience to augment classroom
theory.
Paul Bates, Dean
Programs and Curricular Focus
The DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University has earned a strong
reputation as a centre for academic excellence in the areas of innovation
and research. An integral part of the innovative culture is the focus on
experiential learning that enables students to gain hands-on experience that
not only stimulates learning, but also leads to personal development and
discovery.
Highest ROI in Canada - Canadian Business Magazine reports DeGroote
consistently offers the highest Return on Investment of over 100% of any MBA
Program in Canada. DeGroote is also singled out for its close-knit community
and the magazine predicts the School is on the cusp of something bigger and
better. DeGroote MBA students continue to score among the highest in North
America in a recent Major Field Test (MFT) conducted by the Educational
Testing Service (ETS) the largest educational assessment in the world.
Leadership, ethics, and innovation are an integral part of the curriculum,
and a wide range of program options are available to enable M.B.A. students
to acquire a business education appropriate to their individual needs.
DeGroote offers innovative areas of specialization including eBusiness,
management of innovation and new technology, health services management, and
strategic business valuation. DeGroote also offers the traditional areas of
concentrationaccounting and financial management services, finance, supply
chain management, and strategic marketing as well as a general M.B.A.
Those students who are interested in combining an M.B.A.education with
developmental, career-oriented work experience find the co-op program very
appealing. The co-op experience provides both the student and the School
with a continuing interaction between the classroom and the workplace, as
job-site experience is integrated into the classroom in a variety of ways.
This exposure is important to students who are defining their educational
goals, clarifying their career interests, and setting meaningful long-term
professional objectives. Each year, a limited number of co-op positions are
made available to international students.
DeGroote's facilities are state-of-the-art and are equipped with the most
advanced computer systems currently available. Alliances with professional
organizations ensure the M.B.A. curriculum meets or surpasses industry
standards in each area of study and offers the most up-to-date business
applications.
Educational requirements toward a variety of professional designations can
be met to varying degrees within the program. Opportunities for growth and
development also exist in a variety of extracurricular activities. Students
are encouraged to expand their learning and broaden their range of knowledge
through activities outside the classroom to demonstrate their leadership
abilities and willingness to contribute to the quality of an organization.
The School's research centres and institutes rank among the world's best,
and its studentsboth graduate and undergraduatereap the benefits of these
first-class facilities while they learn from some of the country's finest
researchers and educators.
Lauded year after year as one of the country's most innovative
research-intensive universities, McMaster and the DeGroote School of
Business boast faculty members who are committed to turning their ideas and
insights into innovative solutions and taking them forward into the
marketplace.
Students and the M.B.A. Experience
Students in the M.B.A. program are one of the program's best resources and
one of the reasons for its high acclaim. Typically successful applicants
GMAT scores for the 200 students in each entering class range upward from
600; have backgrounds in engineering, social sciences, science, business,
kinesiology/health sciences, and humanities; and work experience in a
variety of sectors. The student body comes from across Canada and a dozen
other countries.
The Faculty
Faculty members are selected for their teaching skills and quality of
research as well as their diverse educational and experiential backgrounds.
Their connections to the business community help to provide students with
the opportunities they need to pursue the practical side of their business
education and to facilitate their postgraduate activities. The School's
faculty members have studied extensively nationally and internationally,
bringing a wide variety of experiences and backgrounds to the centre of the
School of Business success story.
The Business School Network
More than 13, 000 alumni provide national and international connections to
the DeGroote School of Business. Many graduates have achieved outstanding
success in their chosen fields. Dedicated alumni encourage their firms to
recruit from McMaster, many sending McMaster graduates to conduct
interviews. Others serve as mentors or advisers on the School's advisory
boards. Alumni activities, such as the Fall Classic Golf Tournament and
social and networking events are planned to provide valuable opportunities
to connect with alumni throughout the year.
The University and Environs
McMaster University is located in the city of Hamiltona safe, cosmopolitan
city and a hidden treasure among Canada's major centres. Hamilton is small
enough that students feel a sense of belonging to the community yet large
enough to provide all the amenities of a larger city, such as concert halls
and theaters, restaurants to suit any taste, and a wide variety of
entertainment and sports facilities. In addition, the cost of living in
Hamilton is quite affordable in comparison to living in Toronto.
Situated on the shores of Lake Ontario, Hamilton is home to the world-famous
Royal Botanical Gardens, numerous wildlife areas, parks, and miles of
waterfront trails. McMaster's own beautiful campus is situated in the west
end of the city on approximately 300 acres of natural parkland. The campus
atmosphere is friendly, casual, and multicultural, with students from as
many as seventy different countries. Support facilities and groups assisting
students with their day-to-day needs and concerns are all conveniently
located in a new, full-service student centre.
Hamilton is a 1-hour drive from Niagara Falls and Toronto. In addition,
Montreal, Ottawa, Buffalo, and Detroit are only short distances away. For
those choosing to commute, the McMaster University campus is close to major
highways and convenient transit service is available from Toronto.
Facilities
M.B.A. students who wish to become traders, investment advisers, or risk
managers have an opportunity for hands-on experience. The Allen H. Gould
Trading Floor, located in the DeGroote School of Business, comprises
twenty-one state-of-the-art computer terminals and three Trans-Lux display
boards. These deliver real-time data from all Canadian exchanges, the
Chicago Board of Trade, and the New York Stock Exchange. This equipment
provides students with the opportunity to experience how the markets work
and to develop the skills demanded by today's volatile business environment.
Facilities for the School's e-business classes include two computer labs
equipped with a total of thirty computers loaded with the latest software.
In addition, a new, state-of-the-art classroom featuring a total of
fifty-five computers provides students with opportunities for hands-on
learning. Research areas and special testing facilities complement the
classroom.
Placement
The DeGroote Centre for Business Career Development (CBCD) provides
comprehensive career development and employment services for MBA co-op
students. Throughout their MBA studies, students receive unlimited coaching
and customized career development. They will be fully equipped with
well-rounded skills and experience, easing the transition into the
workplace.
The CBCD partners with a broad base of employers. It delivers seamless, on
campus company information sessions and career recruiting. Employment
support services are provided for summer, full-time and immediate job
opening opportunities. Emphasis is placed on career-related skills such as
resume preparation and ongoing enhancements, self-evaluation, goal setting,
career guidance, interview skills group sessions, round-table discussions,
personal mock interviews and continuous feedback, networking sessions,
student/alumni mentoring program and student profiling to guide career
choices.
Admission
The DeGroote School of Business takes great care in reviewing each
individual application. While academic performance and test scores are
important measures, the School considers other critical variables with equal
weight:
1. proven leadership capabilities
2. workplace experience
3. ethical maturity
4. business aptitude
5.community involvement
6. breadth of character
7. overall contribution to society
Typically successful applicants GMAT scores range upward from 600,
depending on the program option selected (full-time, co-op, part-time,
accelerated). The overall GMAT score is considered in its totality. Verbal
and quantitative results are also separated, enabling a complete
understanding of skills.
In addition, successful candidates typically have a minimum B average in
each of the most recent two years of university studies.
The GMAT score is just one of many factors considered. It is one part of an
entire application, which is thoroughly reviewed in whole to gain a complete
understanding of each applicant's unique strengths, experience and skills.
A typical registrant will have a minimum of one year work experience. This
work experience is varied. The School is interested in not only the type of
work, but also the quality of that work and the full scope of professional
and personal activities.
Each year, a small number of applicants who do not have an undergraduate
university degree are accepted into the program. Such applicants must have
very extensive work experience (a minimum of seven years) to be considered
for admission.
Finances
Financial assistance is available to qualified students in the form of
teaching assistantships, scholarships, bursaries, and loans. Preference is
given to advanced-level students in awarding teaching assistantships, while
the majority of scholarship offers are made to entering students. A number
of scholarships valued from $1000 to $10, 000 are available to qualified
students as entry and incourse scholarships. In most cases, financial
assistance is decided as applications are accepted for the M.B.A. program.
Application Facts and Dates
The deadline for applications is June 15th for entry at the beginning of the
following September. Electronic application may be made online via the
School's web site.
DeGroote Student Recruitment Centre
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4M4
Canada
Phone: 905-525-9140 Ext. 27024
E-mail: mbainfo@mcmaster.ca
Website: http: //www.degroote.mcmaster.ca
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