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McMaster University (DeGroote) MBA Admission Details, Application Essays, Deadlines, Program Details 2025-26

Here is a snapshot of the vital information for the applicants

ESSAY QUESTIONS

  1. Essay Question 1

    What skills and experiences are you hoping to gain from your MBA and how do you envision these contributing to your personal and professional career goals? Please identify your specific career goals within your answer (550-word limit).

  2. Essay Question 2

    At DeGroote, we prioritize collaboration, community, inclusivity, innovation, and integrity. We want to learn more about your journey, specifically how your skills and experiences align with these values, and how you plan to contribute to our MBA community. Please provide examples (maximum two) of where you demonstrated these values. These could be from work, volunteer, extracurricular or life experiences (550-word limit).

  3. Essay Question 3

    Are you a recipient of our 2026 GMAT Waiver?


    Please detail your experience with the following quantitative concepts (below) which are critical to success in the MBA program. You can provide the course number and title (from your transcript) of a specific course, as well as detail any experience from outside of your transcripted courses (e.g., work, volunteer extra-curricular activities).

    • Arithmetic (this could include: percentages, ratios, fractions and exponents)
    • Algebra (this could include: Solving simultaneous equations two variables, generalizing the idea for more variables, Graphical visualization using two variables (Drawing a linear or straight line using two data points or Calculating the gradient/slope and Y-Intercept of linear curves)
    • Probability and Statistics (this could include: Random events, Probability and odds, Central tendency measures, Dispersion measures, Descriptive and inferential statistics distinction)

  4. Essay Question 4

    Please provide us with any additional information that you believe would be helpful for us in better understanding your background and in making the admission decision. Examples include (but are not limited to) explanation of any study gaps or grade anomalies in your transcript or work gaps.

  5. Essay Question 5

    Please list all other graduate schools of business to which you are applying for admission. This will not prejudice your chances of being selected for admission to McMaster.

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– DEGROOTE MCMASTER APPLICATION DEADLINES –

ROUND DEADLINE
Early Action September 17, 2025
Deadline for Early Bird Entrance Scholarship, International
Applicants Only
Round 1 October 15, 2025
Round 2 November 26, 2025
DeGroote Scholarship Competition Awards Deadline
Round 3 February 28, 2026
Ontario Graduate Scholarship Deadline (available for Domestic Students) Final Deadline for International Students
Round 4 May 31, 2026

PROGRAM STATISTICS

27

Current Class Size

63%

Female Students

37%

Male Students

4.5 Years

Average Work Experience

Domestic $53,000
International $107,300

Total Tuition Fee

$150

Application Fee

Required

Resume

Yes

TOEFL Requirement

Available

School Based Loan

Need based as well as profile based

Scholarships/GA Opportunities

CONCENTRATIONS OFFERED

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DeGroote Essay Writing and Editing Support


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