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GET THEREWITHDEGROOTEThe DeGroote MBAFall 2022 Entry
Purpose is not a subject weteach. It lives in our students,professors and alumni.Purpose is how we dobusiness. And how we dobusiness transforms theworld.
Carmen Chung, MBA ’16Senior Manager, BMO“The biggest take away was leading. I took somecourses where I learned who I was as a person, whatmy strengths and weaknesses were, professionally,and I learned how to take advantage of those.”Roohani Chauhan, MBA ’14Brand Manager, The Clorox Company“Three words to describe DeGroote:Opportunity. Expression. Support.”Jessica Fares, MBA ‘20Senior Product Consultant, Deloitte Digital Health Connect“I chose DeGroote because of its collaborative andpositive culture which cultivates a sense of community.Additionally, its co-op program is indispensablein establishing a tailored network and helped mefacilitate a path towards my ideal career.”Lupe Antillon, MBA ’18Associate Manager, Accenture“My three words to describe DeGroote are:Welcoming. Supportive. Challenging.”Jose Sanchez Lira, MBA ’19Associate, Global Equity Derivatives and Investor Solutions,Scotiabank“Teamwork, communication, problem solving andcritical thinking skills are all valued at DeGroote.”2
THE MBATHAT PUTSYOU FIRSTWelcomeAt DeGroote, we’re not just looking for strong business candidates. We want students from all backgrounds who are readyto make a difference in the world. We want to talk to the engineer who has great sustainability ideas but needs help onthe commercialization side. We want to learn more about the political science major who is working in government butwants to explore consulting. We want to talk to the budding healthcare professional with a passion for microfinance loansin developing countries. Regardless of your background, be it science, health, history, or economics, every DeGroote MBAstudent has potential waiting to be unlocked. A DeGroote MBA brings you closer to realizing a dream, and we want to helpyou get there.Who We AreWho You AreDeGroote is a community. We’re collaborative andwelcoming. We work with students who want to makea difference and see the value and potential in oneanother.You might be early in your career; or a recent graduate. Welook for students who think big and look for opportunities.Call it ambition or passion, we want to give you anopportunity to reach your goals and we believe our MBA isthe best place for you to begin.Working TogetherGet there is more than a tagline, it’s a mantra we operate by. Connecting with classmates, instructors, staff and alumni, weget to know you, what you want to do and what barriers we can remove together. At DeGroote, we get there together.3
“The best part ofDeGroote was theclose-knit-cultureof the studentbody.”Amy Gorth, MBA ’17Process Improvement Coordinator, Bluewater Health4
THEDEGROOTE MBAA career and academic team that works with you to achieve your short andlong-term goals. At DeGroote, we take a student-first approach that ensures wemeet your needs. We give you an opportunity to explore your interests, whileconnecting with faculty, staff, alumni and your diverse classmates. Over the courseof your MBA you will develop your network and upon graduation you will leavewith the skills and knowledge we know our employers are looking for. Your MBA isthe first step in your journey towards career success. Find your best fit among ourprogram options below.MBA PROGRAM OPTIONSDeGroote Full-TimeMBADeGroote MBA(with Co-op)This is your opportunity to take control of your future potential. This full-time program takes less than two yearsto complete and allows you to compete for paid summer internship opportunities during your studies. Whileseparate from our Co-op program, this is the perfect fit for the savvy, experienced MBA student who wants to reachtheir goals and return to the market more quickly. Length of study: 20 months Start date: September 2022 Work experience: Less than seven years of work experienceA full-time program for the student seeking to build their resume. Integrating classroom education with workexperiences, you will work with employers and our career team to secure three paid work term opportunities throughoutyour MBA.This is the ideal program for any student looking to gain relevant experience and build their networks throughout theirstudies This program allows you to explore your career options, while learning about the fundamentals of business.Accelerated MBA5 Length of study: 28 months Start date: September 2022 Work experience: Less than four years of work experienceIf you are a business graduate from a Canadian or American university (with a BBA or BCom within the last 10 years), thenthis is the opportunity to fast-track your career by allowing you to advance directly to the second/specialization year ofMBA studies. The accelerated program allows you to complete your MBA and enter the workforce in as little as 8 months(full-time) or 2 years (part-time). Length of study: 8 months to two years Start date: September 2022 Work experience: Undergraduate degree in business with a minimum one year post graduation workexperience
Your MBASeamlessly integrating the classroom and real-world experiences, the DeGroote MBA addresses industry needs and opportunities. With a focus onhands-on learning in a supportive and inclusive environment, future MBA students begin the program through foundations and end completing anIntegrated Project in their first year.FoundationsSpecializationsBuilding your business acumen, you are introduced to key business concepts. Thiscase based course provides students with the opportunity to develop professionalcompetencies in order to achieve success in both academic and business settings. Accounting and Financial Management Services Business Analytics Finance Health Services Management Strategic Business Valuation Strategic MarketingThe Integrated Learning ProjectYour first year capstone course which will put your learnings across all functionalareas of business to the test! This project based course provides you and yourgroup with the opportunity to work with an industry partner to support them witha current business challenge they are facing.Understanding Core CurriculumDuring your core curriculum you will complete a series of integrated courses which will provide you with a full overview of allfunctional areas of business. Core is split as follows:Year 1Year 2 Managing Financial Resources Economics and Business StatisticsAccounting and Finance are mandatory. You have theopportunity to choose three from the following five courses: Creating Customer Value Competing through Digital Transformation and Analytics Managing Organizations Marketing Human Resources / Organizational Behaviour Health Services Management Information Systems Operations ManagementYour First Four Months In DeGroote MBA and DeGroote MBA (with Co-op):EXAMPERIODINTERVIEW PREPONBOARDING - WELCOMEWorkshops, Triads,Mock Interview NightMeet Your New MBA NetworkCOACHINGSetting Career Goals &Developing StrategiesALUMNI COFFEEBREAKSExpanding Your NetworkSeptemberJanuaryCASE COMPETITIONPutting Your Competenciesand Core Knowldge to the TestFOUNDATIONS 1CORE CURRICULUM9 Functional Areas of BusinessPITCHING IN FORCHARITY6
THE DEGROOTEPROFILETo complete an MBA you do not need to have an undergraduate degreein business. What makes an MBA class distinct is the vast array ofexperiences, backgrounds, knowledge and cultures coming together tosolve real business problems. Business does not occur in a vacuum, andthe rich diversity found in a DeGroote MBA contributes to a collaborativeenvironment that replicates the modern workplace.CLASS STATSAVERAGE AGE27028StudentsDeGroote MBA26%27AVERAGE YEARS OFWORK EXPERIENCE4Full-Time2InternationalDeGroote MBA (with Co-op)DeGroote MBA (with Co-op)45%272WomenAcceleratedAccelerated*September 2020 profileBREAKDOWN OF 7%Social Sciences1%Humanities12%Engineering
““After I finished my MBAat DeGroote, I was able tokick-start my career at aFortune 500 company ina managerial role, whileembarking on a journey tobuild a career within thedigital and tech space. Theexperience prepared meto take on leadership andhighly impactful roles inthe subsequent years.Tanvir Bhangoo, MBA ‘14CEO and Founder, Momentum Elite8
STRETCHING BEYONDBORDERSYour classroom experience is enriched through conversations and perspectives gleaned from your colleagues’ workexperience, academic and cultural background. At DeGroote, we attract talent from across the globe which enriches theoverall student and classroom experience. From providing you with one of 49 international study options to an alumninetwork of over 8,300 MBA alumni that stretches beyond 81 countries, DeGroote helps guide a global business experience.ALUMNI WORLDWIDEArgentinaGuyanaAustraliaHong ladeshIranBarbadosIrelandBelgiumIsle of ManBermudaIsraelBulgariaItalyBurkina FasoJamaicaCayman IslandsJapanOmanChannel tColombiaLuxembourgPapua NewGuineaSpainDenmarkMacauPhilippinesSaint LuciaQatarSwedenRussiaSwitzerlandSaudi nited ranceNetherlandsAntillesGermanyNew ZealandSlovakiaTrinidad andTobagoGhanaNigeriaSolomon IslandsTurkeyZambiaGreeceNorwaySouth KoreaUSAZimbabweVirgin Islands
International Exchange CountriesAustraliaGermanyJapanSingaporeChinaHong enmarkIranNew ZealandUnited KingdomEgyptIrelandNorwayUSAFranceJamaicaTaiwan10
CAREER AND YOURRETURN ONINVESTMENTWorking with our Career and Professional Development team, you will be provided the skills,tools and resources necessary so you can find success after graduating with your MBA fromDeGroote. Working with a team dedicated exclusively to supporting our MBA student, wewill help you explore and reach your potential. We will hone your skills. You will expand yournetwork; and we will work together to ensure your goals are met. Whether you will be lookingfor a summer internship, a co-op work term, or employment after graduation, we want toensure your MBA experience is a meaningful one.HOW WE HELP YOUWe offer a number of services: Personalized career coaching Industry expertise Connecting with alumni and corporate partnersthrough networking and mentorship activities andevents Access to various online career resources Professional skills developmentNETWORKINGA key component of your MBA involves networking with peers, employers,alumni, staff and faculty. Below, find a small sample of the types ofnetworking opportunities available:11 Company Information Sessions Mock Interview Nights Industry Day Alumni Coffee Breaks Knowledge @ DeGroote Events Alumni Mentorship Program Beverage and Bites with the Dean DeGroote Leaders Peer Mentorship Alumni Networking Event
““It is important tobe open to everyopportunity and towork with the careerteam to understandwhat your skill setis and what sets youapart.Reed Munsie, MBA ’11Director, Investment Banking, Barclays 12
MBA POST-GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES Class of 20208%Professional Services Consulting18%Healthcare4%CPG5%Professional Services - Accounting9%Technology3%RetailEMPLOYMENTBY INDUSTRY3%Media/Entertainment10%Other – Real Estate, Not-For-Profit,Energy & Natural Resources, Start-Up5%Manufacturing35%Financial ServicesTOP EMPLOYERS BYNUMBER OF HIRES CIBC Deloitte KPMG RBC Scotiabank TDSTUDENT POPULATIONSALARY STATS145Average Salary 74,593Median Salary 70,000Low 50,000High 162,954Total Students47%Women/Female53%Men/Male*Of those reporting salary information at3-months of graduation (excluding signingbonuses.)78%92%of Full-Time MBA students seeking employment wereemployed within three months of graduationof Full-Time MBA students seeking employment wereemployed within 12-months of graduationReporting Standards:This report conforms to the MBA Career Services & Employer Alliance Standards for Reporting MBA Employment Statistics Graduates completed their degree requirements and were conferred their degrees in two ceremonies which were November 22, 2019 and June 9, 2020.This report is based upon reliable information from 87% of the graduates.This salary report is based upon useable salary information from 74% of the graduates who accepted a job by three months after graduation13
OUR EMPLOYER NETWORKDeGroote is proud to work with leading Canadian and international employers. From healthcare to finance, our employer partnersare both local and global. Our expert staff are on hand to assist in your career search during your time on campus and supportyou in achieving your career goals during co-op work terms, summer internship and upon graduation. Below, find a selected list ofsome of our employer partners who hired in 2020.3M CanadaFinastraPlexxusAbbott LaboratoriesForesters FinancialProshred SecurityACCO BrandsFutureVault Inc.RBC Royal Bank of CanadaAppficiency Inc.Gilead Sciences Canada, Inc.RedBit DevelopmentAscensia Diabetes CareGSKRel8ed.toBaxter CorporationGovernment of OntarioRicoh CanadaBay Area Health TrustHamilton Health SciencesRoyal Canin CanadaBayer Inc.Hamilton Program for SchizophreniaS.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.BDO Global LLPHershey Canada Inc.ScotiabankBercon RentalsHigh 12 BrandsShared Services WestBlackBerry Ltd.HP CanadaShopify Inc.BMO Bank of MontrealHumber River HospitalSionna Investment Managers Inc.BNP ParibasIQVIASpectral Medical IncBoehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd.Jameson Pool & SpaSt. Joseph’s Healthcare HamiltonBombardier Inc.KPMG LLP (Canada)StressCrete GroupBuckzy Payments Inc.Mackenzie HealthSunnybrook Health Sciences CentreCAN Health NetworkManulife FinancialTD BankCanadian Mental Health Association PeelMartin-Brower of Canada CoTelus Communications Inc.Canadian TireMcMaster UniversityThe AdPharm Inc.Canopy Growth CorporationMHI RJ Aviation UlcThe Cadillac Fairview Corporation LimitedCapital One Bank (Canada Branch)Michael Garron HospitalThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenCatelliMicrosoft CorporationThrive CounsellingCentre for Addiction and Mental HealthMinisoTJX CanadaCIBC Imperial Bank of CommerceMEDJCTTrillium Health PartnersCity of BurlingtonMobile KlinikTurkstra Lumber Company Ltd.Coconut SoftwareMorneau ShepellUnilever PLCCotivitiMoskowitz Capital Management Inc.Unity Health TorontoDaggerwing Group Inc.Nestle Canada Inc.Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Deloitte LLPNuvo Pharmaceuticals Inc.Vinzan International Inc.Drug Free Kids CanadaVoak HealthEli Lilly Canada Inc.Office of the Superintendent of FinancialInstitutionsExtendicare Inc.Ontario Power GenerationWhirlpool Canada LPEYPepsiCo Inc.William Osler Health SystemFedEx Express CanadaPetSmartWoodstock General HospitalFGF Brands Inc.Pharmascience Inc.Wealthsimple Inc.*This is a selected list of some of our employer partners14
THE DEGROOTECULTUREAt DeGroote, we value integrity as it will help yousucceed in your personal and professional life.We value community and collaboration. As an MBA student,we believe you will transform business and society andcontribute to a brighter world. We value those who givewillingly and go above and beyond; and we know that beyondsimply completing an MBA, it will be the values we instill in youthat will help you stand out in the workplace. Every DeGrootestudent has demonstrated a desire to help their community, actwith integrity, uphold our values and go beyond the practicalacademic skills, these are the students we look for.15
CONTRIBUTING THROUGH INNOVATIONThe Clinic: Where Innovation andCommercialization CollideOverseen by Dr. Goran Calic, Assistant Professor, StrategicManagement, the Clinic was designed to help with thecommercialization of McMaster University’s vast repository of research.It does so by pairing faculty and staff with ambitious, highly-skilledMBA candidates.Working with faculty, you will sharpen your skills in finance, marketing,negotiating and other core business areas, while helping to launchpotentially world-changing businesses from the ground up.If you’re interested in entrepreneurship and helping people, the Clinicwill be your opportunity to learn about the economic risks and rewardsof entrepreneurship.Creating a Brighter WorldSince 2014, DeGroote MBA candidates, working alongside local charities,have collaborated to answer one question: What should a charity do with 5,000?Wrestling with the real world challenges these charities face, MBAcandidates use their practical experience and classroom knowledge toprovide sound business advice and solutions.Presenting to a panel of judges made up of peers, faculty, staff, alumni, andcorporate and community partners, the best-judged solution receives a prizeof 5,000 (provided to the charity you represent), with additional prizes of 1,000 given to runners-up.Pitching in for Charity represents a true win-win scenario for the community,and is a clear example of the School’s commitment to transforming businessand society.Our DeGroote LeadersA DeGroote Leader is a student who exhibits the values ofDeGroote; someone who is passionate about the programand your success and on your first day will welcome you intothe program. These leaders will show you how to be active inand out of the classroom during your MBA and be a guidingvoice throughout your first year in the MBA program.16
YOURSTUDENTEXPERIENCEAn MBA is more than the credentials you receive. Itis about the opportunities you explore outside of theclassroom that contribute to a fulfilling experience,providing you with lifelong friendships and a networkthat will help you throughout your career.At DeGroote we value engagement. Connect with eachother, alumni, employers and faculty. Compete in casecompetitions, all the while, building your confidenceand your resume.STUDENT CLUBS17 MBA Finance Association (MBAFA) DeGroote MBA Marketing Association (DMMA) Health Services Management Association (HSMA) Women in Management Association (WMA) DeGroote MBAs for Impact (DMI) Entrepreneurs at DeGroote DeGroote Consulting Association (DCA) MBA Operations Management Club (MBAOM) MBA Association (MBAA) Human Capital Interest Group Entrepreneurs at DeGroote“Coming from a background inScience and Psychology I was initiallyconcerned I did not have the right toolkitto be successful within a new industry.However my co-op opportunities, alongsidemy involvement in DeGroote MBA’s forImpact, DeGroote Leadership Program andMBA Games proved otherwise, providing methe confidence to continue to leverage skillsets that came more naturally: empathy,curiosity and collaboration.”Alyssa Marck, MBA ‘19Associate Marketing Manager –Multicultural and Innovation Strategy, PepsiCo
CELEBRATING SUCCESSThe Future Women of Finance: DeGroote’s Heather L. Main Scholarship WinnersDeGroote MBA students, Sana Britto, Monika Kokolari, and Joey Bacauanu are the latest Heather L. Main scholarshipwinners. The scholarship, and associated internship and mentoring program, encourages young women to enter theCanadian capital markets, build their skill base and experience and serve as a platform from which to launch theircareers.“““What your MBA program stresses is that it’s not just about academics.The biggest part is your attitude. Your work ethic. Can you ask the rightquestions but also be mindful of others? Your soft skills are incrediblyimportant.”Monika Kokolari, MBA Candidate ‘21 Corporate Banking Analyst, ScotiabankYou need resilience in capital markets. As an auditor, you experiencethe hard-working 24/7 nature of the job. You need to commit yourself incap markets, but you’re learning something every day. You’re constantlylearning.”Sana Britto, CPA MBA Candidate ‘21Everything happens for a reason. It’s not that you’re not capable of it.When I think of my journey, I’ve been rejected from job interviews andopportunities and you feel gutted. I’ve had those feelings multiple timesbefore, but all those rejections, just meant you weren’t meant to get thosejobs. There was something greater.”Joey Bacauanu MBA Candidate ‘212021 MBA GamesThe MBA Games is the largest collegiate competition in Canada, with over 300 MBAstudents and 16 business schools competing. In 2021, DeGroote finished third overall.“The MBA Games allowed us to build strong professionalrelationships with the fantastic DeGroote network ofstudents and build friendships that will last a lifetime. Weare so excited about our podium finish because of the hardwork that went into it from our competing team and theexceptional individuals on our volunteer squad! We love agood challenge and were impressed with the other Canadianbusiness schools’ talent this year!”Brandon Balthazaar (MBA Games Co-Chair) MBA ‘20, Analyst,Financial Institutions, EMEA, TD Securities, CIBCLisa Davidson (MBA Games Co-Chair) MBA ‘20, Associate, GLDP, CIBCYOU DEFINESUCCESSCase competitions are an essential part of the MBA experience at DeGroote.They help students sharpen their creative thinking, expand their businessacumen, and gain valuable experience in real-world corporate situations.They also prepare DeGroote grads to excel as their careers begin to take shape. 18
DEGROOTE AND THEGREATER TORONTOAND HAMILTON AREAMcMaster University is in the top 100universitiesIN THE WORLDSource: Times Higher EducationYoung adultsAGED 20 - 34make up just under 25% of the population (as of 2016)The region’s economy isGROWINGdue to expanding professional and technical services(including creative businesses)While Toronto’s downtown does have a lot of employmentopportunities, areas outside of Toronto (around the Internationalairport, along major highways, and in the cores of Hamilton,Mississauga, Brampton and Oakville/Burlington) host 15% morejobs than downtown Toronto19
OVER100,000BUSINESSES IN URBAN CENTRESLESS THAN1HOURTO DOWNTOWN TORONTOHAMILTON IS ATOP 10PLACE TO DO BUSINESSIN CANADASource: Invest In Hamilton20
WHAT YOUNEED TO KNOWABOUT OURAPPLICATIONPROCESSAdmissions Requirements Resume A “B” average or higher in the final two years of yourundergraduate degree A competitive GMAT score Two academic or professional references KIRA online video interview MBA with Co-op live interviewMBA and MBA with Co-op DeadlinesStudents will be assessed in four rounds.The following admissions rounds are: Round 1 – October 15, 2021 Round 2 – January 13, 2022 Round 3 – March 17, 2022 (International Deadline) Round 4 – June 1, 2022 (Domestic Deadline)Accelerated MBA Deadlines Round 1 - November 1, 2021 Round 2 - March 1, 2022For more information, including application details, tuition andscholarships, please visit:DeGrooteSchool.ca/MBA21
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MBA studies. The accelerated program allows you to complete your MBA and enter the workforce in as little as 8 months (full-time) or 2 years (part-time). Length of study: 8 months to two years Start date: September 2022 Work experience: Undergraduate degree in business with a minimum one year post graduation work experience DeGroote MBA
