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Jun 05, 2026
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School of Graduate Studies Calendar, 2026-2027
Business Administration Accelerated, M.B.A.
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Accelerated MBA
If you have already completed a recognized undergraduate business degree within the last 10 years, or are a graduate of McMaster University’s Engineering and Management program, you may be eligible for admission directly into year two. You can earn your MBA degree in as little as 8 months of full-time study. The Accelerated program may also be taken on a part-time basis (6 units or less per term). The Accelerated Program is intended for those with at least one year * (see below) of work experience. Length: 8 months full-time or generally not longer than 8-10 terms part-time 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 within the last 10 years of a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration from a recognized Canadian or American University. Candidates that have completed the following degrees may also apply:
- McMaster University:
- Bachelor of Commerce, Integrated Business and Humanities (IBH)
- Bachelor of Engineering Management
- Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), specifically the Automation Systems Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering and Biotechnology programs (View GPA for specific course requirements).
- BA in Humanities with a Specialized Minor in Commerce (View GPA for specific course requirements).
McMaster students planning to apply to the Accelerated MBA program who did not complete a Bachelor of Commerce are strongly encouraged to consult with MBA Admissions at the Ron Joyce Centre (mbainfo@mcmaster.ca) regarding admission requirements. -
- Western University
- Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies
- 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.
- Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), specifically the Automation Systems Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering and Biotechnology programs.
- Graduates from these programs must have started the BTech program in September 2019 (or later) and must also complete the following 2 courses (or their equivalents as determined by the Selection Committee), from McMaster: COMMERCE 2AB3 - Managerial Accounting and COMMERCE 2FB3 - Managerial Finance with a minimum of a B grade.
- BA in Humanities with a Specialized Minor in Commerce
- a minimum grade of B-, the following courses:
- all three of ECON 1B03, 1BB3, and MATH 1MM3;
- all Level 1 and 2 Commerce courses listed below, with the exception of COMMERCE 2DA3 and 2NG3; COMMERCE 3MC3
- 4 units
- COMMERCE 1AA3 - Introductory Financial Accounting
- COMMERCE 1BA3 - Organizational Behaviour
- COMMERCE 1DA3 - Business Data Analytics
- COMMERCE 1MA3 - Introduction to Marketing
- COMMERCE 2AB3 - Managerial Accounting I
- COMMERCE 2BC3 - Human Resource Management and Labour Relations
- COMMERCE 2DA3 - Decision Making with Analytics
- COMMERCE 2FA3 - Introduction to Finance
- COMMERCE 2FB3 - Managerial Finance
- COMMERCE 2KA3 - Information Systems in Management
- COMMERCE 2NG3 - Negotiations
- COMMERCE 2OC3 - Operations Management
- COMMERCE 3MC3 - Applied Marketing Management
- GMAT: Not required. Candidates who fail to meet the above GPA criteria or who wish to strengthen their academic application may wish to submit a GMAT.
- 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:
- Work Experience:
- Recommended minimum of 1 year work experience for McMaster Bachelor of Arts Minor in Commerce, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. - Automation Systems Engineering, Automotive and Biotechnology streams as noted above), Bachelor of Commerce, IBH Graduates (undergraduate co-op or internship placements adding up to 12 months of work or more from these degrees will be considered if they are noted on official transcripts).
- 2 years post-graduate work experience for all other programs.
- 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. Please note:meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. |
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