"Marketing, as a profession, is something that you require a rounded skill set for and DeGroote well prepared me for this profession. "

"DeGroote creates a collaborative culture – and that is really significant for when you transition into the workforce. You get a sense of everyone working as a team, and this is one of the most important lessons that I took away from my DeGroote experience. "

"DeGroote transforms you into a leader who understands and who is proud of their decisions, conducts due diligence and takes ethical considerations into consideration. "

"I chose DeGroote over the other schools, because of their sense of community, values and the quality of their MBA program. "

"My biggest takeaway from the DeGroote MBA program was leading. I took courses where I learned who I was as a person and what my strengths and weaknesses were, professionally [….] and it allowed me to understand myself to the point that I could utilize and manage myself in the real world. "

"I really enjoy the DeGroote culture. People are willing to help and support one another. "

"Choosing the Co-op MBA Program at DeGroote was a clear choice; it was the only program I applied to. As a recent graduate with little professional work experience, the co-op opportunities would be essential to my career development. Additionally, the positive student experience, as described by friends I had in the program at the time, was a top selling feature. My friends recounted how DeGroote offers a challenging, yet rewarding, program in a supportive and collaborative learning environment. Several years later as an alumnus, I am happy to report that this was indeed my experience. "

"DeGroote was the natural fit to complete my MBA due to McMaster’s high academic standards and the co-op option at DeGroote would allow for a rapid career transition into capital markets. "

"DeGroote’s close relationship with top employers in the Greater Toronto Area, meant that the career opportunities that were available were abundant. "

"DeGroote offers plenty of opportunities to discover what career you want, and help you get there. This can be through courses, work placements, or other involvements. While it can be challenging, the MBA program truly teaches you how to prioritize, multi-task, get out of your comfort zone, and apply yourself in a new way. The MBA helped launch my career in Finance, on a path that I had not necessarily anticipated for myself prior to entering the program. "

"I came in with a very narrow objective – I was going to do health services management. It wasn’t until I exposed myself to other areas, such as supply chain management, that I realized this is a brand new area that I have discovered that now I’m pursuing my career in. "

"The biggest takeaway from my experience at DeGroote is learning how to work with different people from different backgrounds. "

"What I liked most about my MBA experience was the level of interaction it required in the class and in front of everyone. For most of my life, I was an introvert, scared of public speaking or sharing my thoughts out loud. DeGroote changed all of that for me. I learned from being called out by peers and challenged by professors during class discussions. This also honed my persuasion skills when I defended my perspective on issues that interested me. "

"I remember a session at DeGroote about your brand, your soft skills, your ability to network, your ability to look at the big picture, and really have a long-term plan. I think those were all things that prepared me for the current career and for the future as well. "

"I found that coming in, my class was extremely diverse in terms of the experience each person brought to the classroom. There were backgrounds in supply chain, in financial services, and in marketing. "