Curriculum
Core curriculum
The DeGroote MBA seamlessly integrates classroom learning with real-world experiences to meet industry needs and opportunities.
In the first year of our MBA program, we prioritize your needs. We have streamlined classes, coursework and schedules to provide a high-quality education with a manageable workload. Our emphasis on experiential learning offers you numerous hands-on opportunities in real-world scenarios.
After completing your first and second terms, you can choose to specialize or continue with a broader study of business. This flexibility allows you to customize your academic experience to align with your career goals.
Below are the key milestones in the first four months of your MBA. Career and Professional Development (CPD) support is available throughout, including career coaching, interview prep, alumni coffee breaks and networking.
Dec
Classes end
Dec
Fall exams start
Dec
Fall exams end
Courses
- Financial and Managerial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making
- Organizational Behavior: Understanding People at Work
- Essential Business Skills: Effective Decision Making, Communication and Team Success
- Managerial Economics: Economics for Investment Decision Makers
- Business Analytics: Generating Insight Through Data and Analytics
- Digital Transformation: Thriving in a Changing Landscape (Co-op Only)
- Management Consulting: The Theory and Practice of Delivering Value to Your Clients (Full-Time Only)
- Co-op Career Course (Co-op Only)
- Core Business Skills: Foundational Tools for Strategic Management
- Corporate Finance: Tools for Value Creation and Risk Management
- Marketing Strategy: Creating Firm and Customer Value
- Operations Management: Improving Processes in Service, Retail, and Manufacturing Industries
- Digital Transformation: Thriving in a Changing Landscape (Full-Time Only)
- Management Consulting: The Theory & Practice of Delivering Value to Your Clients (Full-Time Only)
- Health and Society: Shaping the Vision for Efficient and Equitable Healthcare (Co-op Only)
In Term 2, Full-Time MBA with Co-op students choose between either:
- Sustainability Leadership: Creating Sustainable Futures for Strategic Transformation
- Emerging Industries and Disruptive Innovation: Navigating the VUCA Environment for Strategic Leadership
- P700: Managing Geopolitical and Social Risk
- P720: Strategic Management
- Plus eight 700-level courses (please see the MBA Course List)
These terms allow you to personalize your academic experience to your specialization and career goals.
Experiences throughout your MBA
GRIT week
Once per semester in your first year, you’ll participate in a week-long immersive experience, allowing you to apply your newly acquired knowledge in practical scenarios developed with our faculty and employer partners. Expect the unexpected. These unique activities generate resilient, integrated thinkers and provide valuable talking points for interviews.
If you’d like to learn more about our unique MBA offerings, have our recruitment team recommend a program best suited to your profile.
Get pre-assessed
“This experience reshaped how I approach problem-solving. It wasn’t just about applying frameworks or theories, it was about real people, real challenges and real impact.”
Harman Kaur Batra
MBA Candidate 2026, Superprof
“I learned a great deal from my teammates, and it was inspiring to see everyone contribute their strengths, build trust and support each other throughout this project.”
Florence Tanor
MBA Candidate 2026, Newmont Ghana
“In addition to the live case, GRIT Week pushed us to tackle high-pressure, time-sensitive challenges that tested our problem-solving, adaptability, and teamwork skills. It was truly a rewarding experience that sharpened my ability to think strategically in complex situations.”
Monique Nguyen
MBA Candidate 2026, RT Medical
“This experience was as challenging as it was rewarding… Everyone worked early mornings and late nights while showing unwavering dedication. I’m truly grateful to have collaborated with such a dynamic group and proud of all we achieved together!”
Amritpal Kallah
MBA Candidate 2026, Sun Life (Co-op)
Specializations
Start your DeGroote MBA by building a strong business foundation—no matter your background. In your first year, master essential business concepts to prepare for advanced studies. In year two, choose a specialization that aligns with your career goals and tailor your education for success.