OpenFieldMaster of Business Administration (Co-op MBA Pathway)
Comprehensive 28-month program integrating three four-month paid professional work terms with advanced academic coursework in strategic management, finance, marketing, and business analytics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- B+ average in undergraduate degree
- English language proficiency
- 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GMAT 600+ or GRE equivalent
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of professional goals and two essays
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional or academic references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Paid co-op work terms averaging $10,000-$15,000 CAD per work term
- Application fee
- $150 CAD
- Tuition / joining costs
- $44,500 CAD per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 1, 2027 (International applicant deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official DeGroote School of Business (McMaster University) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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