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DeGroote School of Business: Co-op MBA, Health Management & Finance Guide

The DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University is an internationally accredited (AACSB) business school renowned for its experiential Co-op MBA program, health services management research, and advanced financial analytics. Operating across McMaster's main Hamilton campus and the Ron Joyce Centre in Burlington, DeGroote combines rigorous academic instruction with integrated industry placements and research centres including the Digital Transformation Research Centre and the McMaster Institute for Healthier Aging.

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Verified degree programs and opportunities

Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:

Master's

Master 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.

Funding
Paid co-op work terms averaging $10,000-$15,000 CAD per work term
Deadline
April 1, 2027 (International applicant deadline)
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Admissions, language requirements & application process

Master's admission eligibility
Four-year Canadian honours bachelor's degree or accredited international equivalent with a minimum B+ (77-79%) academic average in the final two years of study; competitive GMAT/GRE score (or GMAT Focus Edition) typically expected for traditional MBA pathways.
Doctoral admission eligibility
Recognized master's degree in business, economics, engineering, or related field with a minimum A- (80%+) average; strong quantitative aptitude, competitive GMAT/GRE scores, and alignment with faculty research supervision.
Language proficiency
TOEFL iBT 100 overall (minimum 22 in each band) or IELTS Academic 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all bands) for international candidates whose primary language of instruction was not English.
Research statement / Proposal
Required for doctoral applicants: 3-5 page research intent statement outlining theoretical foundations, proposed methodology, and faculty research alignment; MBA applicants submit essays on professional leadership goals.
Application fee
$150 CAD non-refundable application assessment fee.
Required documentation
Official academic transcripts, certified degree conferral certificates, CV/resume, 2-3 academic or professional reference letters, official test score reports, and personal statement.

Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems

Domestic graduate tuition for specialized master's programs averages $15,000 to $22,000 CAD per year, while international master's tuition ranges from $42,000 to $58,000 CAD annually. Doctoral candidates receive guaranteed graduate funding packages of at least $25,000 CAD per year through graduate teaching assistantships (TA), research assistantships (RA), and DeGroote doctoral fellowships.

Verified faculty profiles and research leaders

Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at DeGroote School of Business (McMaster University):

Dr. Khaled Hassanein

Dean and Professor of Information Systems · Digital Transformation, Neuro-Information Systems, E-Commerce Analytics, Human-Computer Interaction

Dr. Glen L. Randall

Professor of Health Policy and Management · Health Care Systems, Strategic Change in Healthcare, Health Policy Analytics, Physician Leadership

Dr. Narat Charupat

Professor of Finance · Derivatives Pricing, Financial Engineering, Annuity Markets, Behavioral Household Finance

Important verification note

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