The DeGroote business school was founded in 1992 and fourth university in Canada among the top 100 universities in the world. Degrooteschool of business is the first business school in Canada and also one of the six faculties of McMaster University. This business school is known for its academic record. Not only it’s a top business school but also to be recognized globally as the leader in teaching, research, and community building.

The main objective of this business school is to offer the best knowledge in the field of the respective course. It was the first university to provide a co-op MBA program in Canada. Aspiring applicants must have to fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed by the university.

Highlights of Degroote School of Business:

DeGroote School of Business Courses & Fees

DeGroote School of Business Ranking and Achievement

1. It is one of the top 75 universities in the world as per the Times Higher Education University Rankings
2. Got rank second for local and global impact in the Times Higher Education University rankings
3. Best university for all courses

DeGroote School of Business Admissions

Degroote School of Business offers various Doctorate, Postgraduate, Undergraduate, executive, and research courses. The course at Degroote School of Business focuses on 8 subject areas that include financial management, human resources, marketing, health policy and management, strategic management, operations management. Every year school enrolls over 1400 students with 15% international students.

Admission Updates for COVID-19: 

Applicants who are being accepted without IELTS/ TOEFL/ GMAT scores but admitted without these scores will be offered a conditional offer.

Admission Deadlines of DeGroote School of Business:

DeGroote School of Business has different deadlines for UG and graduate applicants. This business school welcomes applications from May and June for undergraduates. The requirements for various students may differ from those of domestic applicants.

Applicants can fill their application through Online mode

The application fee will be CAD 100 for UG applicants and CAD 110 for PG applicants

Admission Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree for a graduate course
2. Important to submit official high school transcripts
3. Applicants need a competitive GPA (8.5 or 12 scales) in the final 2 years UG degree
4. Applicants need Grade equivalent B
5. 77% percentile equivalent
6. Two academic or professional references
7. Professional resume and CV
8. KIRA online video interview will be conducted for a graduate course
9. Class 10 and 12 board result and transcript
10. Council for the Indian School certificate exam

Degroote school of Business UG admission:

The official website will be the OUAC website

The application fee will be CAD 100

Applicants can fill the application form through the official website and must have to submit the completed application form

Need official high school transcript

Statement of Intent

Translation of Foreign transcript if needed

Valid proof of English language proficiency

Foreign transcript translation if needed

Degroote School of Business Graduate Admission:

The application will be submitted through the online application portal

The application fee will be CAD 110

Admission requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree for a graduate course
2. Important to submit official high school transcripts
3. Applicants need a competitive GPA (8.5 or 12 scales) in the final 2 years UG degree
4. Applicants need Grade equivalent B
5. 83 to 86% percentile equivalent
6. Two academic or professional references
7. Professional resume and CV
8. KIRA online video interview will be conducted for a graduate course
9. Class 10 and 12 board result and transcript

VISA process for International Students

International students need a study permit or VISA issued by the Canadian Immigration authorities. Applicants can check the information on the official website.

It is advisable that applicants need to apply for a student VISA at least 8 weeks before starting the course.

Below are the documents needed for VISA:

Clear copy of passport

Financial proof

Copy of admission letter

A copy of the photo page of the passport

DeGroote School of Business Scholarship

Degroote School of Business offers scholarships (financial aid) in the form of loans, bursaries, institutional & private scholarships for its international students.

Scholarships and bursaries are given based on student’s academics records and extracurricular activities. But Some scholarships are automatically awarded based on the grades whereas some require a separate application form.

The deadline to apply for bursaries till 15, January and the deadline for the scholarship applications is 29, April.

There is also a McMaster work program that offers students to work in the campus more than 100 different McMaster departments.