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Degree

Completion of an Honours Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Work Experience

Although work experience is an asset, no post-graduate work experience is required.

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.

GMAT or GRE 

Completion of the GMAT is required for application to the Full-Time MBA program.  For Fall, 2025, a GMAT waiver is being offered based on the following criteria: 

• A GPA with a minimum academic average of B+ in the last 2 years of undergraduate degree (or 20 courses, or the equivalent of 60 academic credits) from a degree in engineering, science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, business or economics 
• All other applicants are required to have a minimum academic average of A- within the last two years of undergraduate degree (or 20 courses, or the equivalent of 60 academic credits) 
• If a candidate has two or more degrees, the most recent degree must meet the minimum academic average requirement listed above. 
• GMAT waivers are not guaranteed, and approvals are made on a case-by-case basis.  
• Applicants that receive a GMAT waiver and accept an offer of admission will be required to attend a Quantitative Refresher course prior to the start of the MBA program in September. 

To determine your eligibility, please complete this form. 

If a GMAT Waiver is not awarded, your application will still be welcome and reviewed equally. Submission of one of the below tests will be required at the time of application. 

In lieu of the GMAT applicants can also submit one of the following as a part of the application: 

• GRE 
• MCAT 
• CFA Level 2 (Passed) 
• Canadian CPA 
• PEng 

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:

• Academic IELTS (Overall score of 7)
• TOEFL (Overall score of 100)

References

Two (2) references are required.

Applicants are encouraged to seek one academic and one professional (current or former direct supervisor or manager) reference. If this is not possible, two academic or professional references are acceptable.

Kira Online Interview

Applicants are required to complete an online interview prior to submission of their application.

Applicants will receive the Kira interview link one (1) business day after starting their application and completing the Select Program section. If you require any accommodations for the interview please reach out to mbaadmissions@mcmaster.ca.

Full-Time MBA with Co-op applicants may be invited to an additional one-on-one interview with a member of our Career and Professional Development team after the submission of their application.

Professional Resume

A professional resume is required for application.

All applicants are encouraged to utilized the DeGroote School of Business MBA Resume template. Please complete all sections of the template to the best of your ability.

Application Fee

A $150.00 CAD application fee is required for application to each DeGroote MBA program. Payment must be made at the time of application by credit card. Please note, applications will not be reviewed until all components are completed and received 

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 (BTech), who started the program in 2019 and later, from one of the following streams
  • Automation Systems Engineering Technology (Co-op)
  • Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology (Co-op)
  • Biotechnology (Co-op)
  • B.Tech students are also required to complete the  2 courses (Please see GPA Section)

Western University

• Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies

Work Experience

Two (2) years of post-graduate work experience is required.

One (1) year of work experience is recommended for McMaster University graduates from the following programs:

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Commerce, Integrated Business and Humanities (IBH)
• Bachelor of Engineering Management (BEng Management)
• Bachelor of Technology (BTech) from the following streams
  • Automation Systems Engineering Technology (Co-op)
  • Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology (Co-op)
  • Biotechnology (Co-op)

Undergraduate Co-op or internship placements adding up to 12 months or more of work from these degrees will be considered to meet the work experience requirement if they are noted on official transcripts.

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. 

• McMaster University B.Tech students applying to the Accelerated MBA  are also required to complete the following 2 McMaster courses with a minimum B grade prior to applying to the program.   

• • COMMERCE 2AB3 – Managerial Accounting  
  • COMMERCE 2FB3 – Managerial Finance   

• The above required courses must be completed or in progress by April 15, 2025, the final application deadline.  

GRE or 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 or GRE.

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:

• Academic IELTS (Overall score of 7)
• TOEFL (Overall score of 100)

References

Two (2) professional references are preferred.

Applicants are encouraged to seek two professional (current or former direct supervisor or manager) references. If this is not possible, one academic and one professional reference are acceptable.

Kira Online Interview

Applicants are required to complete an online interview prior to submission of their application.

Applicants will receive the Kira interview link one (1) business day after starting their application and completing the Select Program section. If you require any accommodations for the interview please reach out to mbaadmissions@mcmaster.ca.

Professional Resume

A professional resume is required for application.

All applicants are encouraged to utilized the DeGroote School of Business MBA Resume template. Please complete all sections of the template to the best of your ability.

Application Fee

A $150.00 CAD application fee is required for application to each DeGroote MBA program. Payment must be made at the time of application by credit card. Please note, applications will not be reviewed until all components are completed and received 

Degree

Completion of an Honours Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Work Experience

Recommended minimum of 4 years post-graduate work experience.

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.

GRE or 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 or GRE.

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:

• Academic IELTS (Overall score of 7)
• TOEFL (Overall score of 100)

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.

Kira Online Interview

Applicants are required to complete an online interview prior to submission of their application.

Applicants will receive the Kira interview link one (1) business day after starting their application and completing the Select Program section. If you require any accommodations for the interview please reach out to mbaadmissions@mcmaster.ca.

Professional Resume

A professional resume is required for application.

All applicants are encouraged to utilized the DeGroote School of Business MBA Resume template. Please complete all sections of the template to the best of your ability.

Application Fee

A $150.00 CAD application fee is required for application to each DeGroote MBA program. Payment must be made at the time of application by credit card. Please note, applications will not be reviewed until all components are completed and received