collageDeGroote School of Business Application Process
International students seeking admission to the DeGroote School of Business must ensure timely submission of application. Applicants are recomended to apply at least 5 months before the semester start date to allow sufficient time for visa processing.
How to Apply?
The process and requirements for admission to DeGroote School of Business are discussed below:
Application Portal: Online Application
Application Fee: Undergraduate – 100 CAD; Graduate – 110-150 CAD (depending on choice of program
Application Deadline: Undergraduate – April 1; Graduate – Differs from program to program
Admission Requirements: The following documents must be submitted along with the application for admission:
- Official transcripts from previously attended institutions
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Two to three academic references
- Statement of interest
- Copy of passport
- Additional program-specific requirements
English Language Requirements
International students whose native language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency. The accepted examinations and minimum requirements for admission to undergraduate and graduate programs are as follows:
| Test | Minimum Requirements (Undergraduate) | Minimum Requirements (Graduate) |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 | 92 |
| TOEFL | 86 | 6.5 |
| Duolingo English Test | 115 | – |
| PTE | 60 | 63 |
DeGroote School of Business Cost of Attendance
- International students looking forward to studying in Canada must prepare a budget of expenses to be incurred.
- The expenses will mainly include tuition, fees, books and supplies, cost of living in Canada and personal expenses.
| Expenses | Undergraduate (per year in CAD) | Graduate (per year in CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 28,620 | 37,633 |
| Career and Professional Development fees | 275 | 275 |
| Housing and Rooms | 7,550 | 7,550 |
| Health Insurance | 136 | 136 |
| Dental Insurance | 127 | 127 |
| Books and Supplies | 700 | 700 |
| Meals | 4,695 | 4,695 |
| Personal Expenses | 1,125 | 1,250 |
DeGroote School of Business Scholarships/Financial Aid
- Degroote School of Business provides financial aid in the form of loans, bursaries, institutional and private scholarships for international students and opportunity to work on campus.
- Government programs like loans/grants provided by the government are not for international students.
- Scholarships and bursaries are awarded on the basis of academics and extra curricular activities. Some are automatically awarded on the basis of grades but some require a separate application.
- The deadline to apply for bursaries is January 15 and the deadline for scholarship applications is April 29.
- There is a McMaster work program that enables students to work on-campus in more than 100 different McMaster departments/offices and over 1250 job positions.
- Some entrance scholarships awarded to international students entering the MBA program are as follows:
| Name of Scholarship | Eligibility | Amount Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| DeGroote School of Business Scholarship | Students entering the MBA program who demonstrate a high degree of extracurricular involvement. | 1,000 CAD each |
| DeGroote School of Management Information System Scholarship | Students enrolled in the MBA program with interest in Management Information System. | 1,900 CAD each |
| David Feather Family MBA Scholarship | Students entering full-time or co-op MBA who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership skills, extracurricular involvement and interest in community service. | 5,000 CAD each |
DeGroote School of Business Alumni Network
- There are more than 195,000 alumni representing 162 countries including Canada
- Some notable alumni of the institute include:
- Sarah Casanova – Chairman of Mcdonald’s Japan
- Mary Lou Mahar – Canadian managing partner, Quality and risk management, KPMG
- Marlie Morrison – Managing director, Marketing & Sales
- Mark John Stewart – Managing Director of Wentworth strategy group
- The McMaster Alumni Association has various partners around the world who provide exclusive benefits and services to the members of the alumni association. Some of these benefits include:
- Cashback and discounts on annual fee of BMO McMaster MasterCard
- ManuLife Financial offers affordable insurance plans on life, health and dental insurance
- Offers through ManuLife Bank
- Exclusive savings on TD Insurance
- Reduced membership fee on Athletic and Recreation facilities
- Access to McMaster library resources
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