Business Administration Co-op, M.B.A.

DeGroote MBA with Co-op (4 academic terms alternating with 3 paid work terms)

The DeGroote MBA with Co-op combines theoretical business education with the opportunity to complete three paid work terms. An emphasis on both the learning of business fundamentals, and the development of practical skills helps students advance their careers.

Admission Requirements

• Completed on-line application accompanied by the application fee ($150 Cdn). Further details can be found at https://mbarecruit.degroote.mcmaster.ca/admissions/
• Degree: Completion of an Honours Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• GPA: Recommended B average (equivalent to a McMaster 8.0 GPA out of 12) or higher. GPA will be calculated using the two most recent years of undergraduate or graduate study, 20 courses, or the equivalent of 60 academic credits. A combination may be used and is determined on a case-by-case basis.
• GMAT: Required. Applicants may submit the following in lieu of a GMAT (please contact the MBA Recruitment and Admissions Office for further details):
  • GRE
  • MCAT
  • CFA Level 2
  • Canadian CPA
  • PEng
• Proof of English Language Proficiency: Required for applicants:
  • Whose previous degree was not completed with the language of instruction of English.
  • Who have been resident in an English-speaking country for less than four years.
  • Who have completed less than three years of full-time post-secondary education with English as the primary language of instruction, excluding ESL courses.
• Acceptable English Language Proficiency Tests:
  • Academic IELTS
  • TOEFL
• Work Experience: Although work experience is an asset no post-graduate work experience is required.
• References: Provide two (2) references. Applicants are encouraged to seek one academic and one professional (current or former direct supervisor or manager) reference.
• Interview
  • Applicants are required to complete an online interview prior to submission of their application. Applications will not be reviewed until all components are completed and received.
  • Applicants may be invited to an additional one- on- one interview with a member of our Career and Professional Development team after the submission of their application.

Please note: meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

Program Requirements