About the Program
Designed for ambitious professionals, the Accelerated MBA is your opportunity to fast-track your career by jumping right into the second year of the MBA.
This program is a great opportunity if you have an undergraduate degree in business from a recognized Canadian or American university within the last 10 years. Graduates of McMaster University’s Engineering and Management program and Bachelor of Technology* are also able to take advantage of this option.
You will enter the program in the second year of the MBA where you have the option to decide on a specialization or choose to study business broadly.
*Applies to Bachelor of Technology graduates of Automation Systems Engineering Technology (Co-op), Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology (Co-op), and Biotechnology (Co-op), who started the program in 2019 and later.
Start Date
September 2025
Length of Study
Full-Time: 8 months / Part-Time: 20 months
Work Experience
2 years of post-graduate work experience (Graduates from McMaster’s Bachelor of Commerce, Integrated Business and Humanities [IBH], Bachelor of Engineering and Management [BEng Management] or Technology [BTech]* can apply with recommended 1 year of work experience)
PROGRAM COSTS
$24,000 (Full-Time Tuition) / $30,000 (Part-Time Tuition)
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The knowledge gained from an MBA is priceless and the applications of my knowledge allows me take on any organizational issues and properly solve it using my gained education.
Key Stats
1.5
average years of work experience94%
of graduates employed within ten months30%
of students identify as female70%
of students identify as maleSpecializations
Specialize in Business Analytics, Finance, Health Services Management, Strategic Business Valuation, Marketing, or choose to pursue a General MBA.
Full-Time
You can earn your MBA in as little as 8 months with the full-time option.
Part-Time
It will take approximately 2 to 3 years to complete the Accelerated MBA program part-time.
Program Details
We understand the decision to pursue an MBA is a big one. Our team is here to answer any question you may have. If you don’t see the answer you need below, please connect with us.
I have a business degree from a non-Canadian university. Would I be eligible for the program?
Students who have graduated with a business degree (example: a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration) from an American university within the last 10 years are eligible to apply. We unfortunately do not accept degrees from countries outside of Canada or the United States.
I graduated from a Canadian or American university, but do not possess a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Would I be eligible for the program?
Outside of the BCom or BBA, we are currently approved to accept these other degrees:
- McMaster University, Bachelor of Engineering Management (EngMgmt)
- McMaster University, 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)
- Regardless of stream, the following courses will need to be completed with a minimum grade of B.
- COMMERCE 2AB3 – Managerial Accounting
- COMMERCE 2FB3 – Managerial Finance
- Regardless of stream, the following courses will need to be completed with a minimum grade of B.
- McMaster University, Integrated Business and Humanities (IBH)
- Western University, Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS)
- Redeemer University, Bachelor of Arts in Marketing
I want to pursue the program on a part-time basis. How are classes delivered and how long will it take?
If you complete the Accelerated MBA program on a part-time basis it will take approximately two years. Classes are delivered in-person on our campus in Burlington, Ontario. Your course schedule for the week will ultimately depend on what classes you select.
Am I eligible for scholarships or bursaries?
If you are pursuing the Accelerated MBA full-time, you may be eligible for scholarships and bursaries in September. Requirements for scholarships and bursaries vary, so please read the application instructions carefully prior to applying. We also consider full-time Accelerated MBA applicants for entrance scholarships and admission awards at the time of application. Learn more about graduate scholarships.
Scholarships are not available to students who pursue the Accelerated MBA program on a part-time basis.
Are you able to waive the GMAT requirement?
The GMAT is currently not required for admission to the Accelerated MBA program, provided you have a competitive GPA. You can view our GPA requirements here.
If you have not met these GPA requirements, you may want to consider taking the GMAT examination to enhance your profile during the admissions process.
What is my course schedule?
The Accelerated MBA program consists of two mandatory courses and eight electives.
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