Business Administration Part-Time, M.B.A.

Part-Time MBA Programs

For students wishing to complete their MBA but are unable to commit to a full-time study schedule, a part-time program is an ideal alternative.

DeGroote’s part-time MBA has been a blended learning part-time (BLPT) program since the fall of 2018.  Blended learning means that half the requirements are delivered on-line through evening webinars and other virtual means, and the other half is delivered through face-to-face, on campus, weekend residencies.  Students in the Program take six units of course work in each of three terms, per year, to complete the program in three years. The former part-time program replaced by the BLPT Program in 2018 was delivered all on-campus with conventional evening classes.

Blended Learning Part-time MBA

For students enrolled after September 2018

Length: 9 terms.  Please note this program follows a prescribed sequence.

Number of courses/units: 21 courses/55.5 units

Admission Criteria

Applicants to the BLPT MBA are expected to meet the following requirements/provide the following required documentation:

• 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: Not required. Candidates who fail to meet the above GPA criteria or who wish to strengthen their application may wish to submit a GMAT.
  • GMAT is required for non-degree applicants. See Admission Requirements.
• 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: Recommended minimum of 4 years post-graduate work experience.
• References: Applicants are encouraged to seek two professional (current or former direct supervisor or manger) references. Academic reference can be submitted if two professional are not available.
• 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.
• Prospective applicants who do not meet the normal admission requirements, should consult the Program Director to discuss how their work experience might be assessed to make up for insufficient standing in their undergraduate degree, you may be considered a non-degree applicant. Please refer to Section 2.1.1 of the Graduate Calendar on this matter.

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

Program specific notes:

Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

This program offers non-elective courses in a Blended Learning format. Students are required to engage in on-line learning activities, in addition to attending 3 mandatory weekend residencies per term.

Please note that it is not possible to transfer from the BLPT Program to other MBA Programs (MBA, MBA with Co-op or Accelerated MBA). Please speak with program staff to ensure this is the best program option for you.

Part-Time MBA

For students enrolled on or before September 2016

Length: Variable. It takes most students 4 to 5 years, but students have a maximum of 8 years to complete the program.

Number of courses: 20

Program specific requirements: Work experience helps, but is not required.

Program specific notes:

• You can take a maximum of 2 classes per term.
• You may have the option of taking complete terms off. Please consult an Academic Advisor.
• Evening courses are held once a week and usually run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Students admitted prior to September 2016 are not permitted to transfer into the Blended Learning Part-time Program.