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

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

The co-op program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to engage in career-oriented paid work experience with host employers over three work terms, for a total of twelve months of experience. Students compete for opportunities with participating employer partners through multiple recruitment cycles facilitated by Career & Professional Development office.

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: GMAT/GRE waiver is available. Candidates should contact the MBA Recruitment and Admissions office at mbainfo@mcmaster.ca to see if they are eligible for the waiver. If they are not eligible for the waiver candidates must complete either the GMAT or the GRE. GMAT waivers are not guaranteed, and approvals are made on a case-by-case basis. 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

Student Entering the Program as of September 2025