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Agenda Why a DeGroote MBA? Program Options Admissions, Application Process Come Visit Us!
Why MBA?
Why a DeGroote MBA? Return on Investment 90% of our Co-op students had employment within 3 months of graduating Average starting salary of $67,000 for Co-op graduates Paid Co-op work terms
Why a DeGroote MBA? Exchange Program - BizX Focus Business Consulting 2012 MBA Games Winner!! Premier MBA facilities
Centre for Business Career Development Value added services, preparing you for the job market: Resume preparation and ongoing enhancements Self-assessment, goal setting and career guidance Interview skills sessions Networking sessions Student/Alumni Mentoring program Student profiling to guide career choices
Popular Industries for Graduates Banking Healthcare/pharmaceutical Functional roles: Banking/Capital Markets Sales and Marketing Accounting Consulting, General Management, and Business Development
Program Options
The Campaign for McMaster University The Campaign for McMaster University MBA Program Options Co-op / 28 months Part-time / 3 6 years Full-time / 20 months Accelerated full-time / 8 months Accelerated part-time / 2 3 years
Co-op MBA Program Intended for recent graduates or those looking for a career change Work experience is an asset but NOT a requirement for the program (domestic students only) 28 month program Limited enrolment 135 spots Co-op admission interview
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Part-time Traditional MBA Program Primarily intended for those remaining in the workplace while they study Most students take 4-5 years to complete the program, but you do have 8 years maximum Classes run from Monday-Thursday nights from 7:00 10:00 pm & 1 course is 1 night/week May take 1 or 2 courses each term and you have the option of taking entire terms off
Full-time Traditional MBA Program Intended for those who have at least one year of continuous managerial, professional, or technical work experience (Co-op work terms can be used towards this requirement) 20 month program 1 st year of the program provides students with a good foundation in business 2 nd year - students can specialize
Specializations Accounting and Financial Management Services Health Services Management (HSM) Management Information Systems Finance Management of Innovation and New Technology (MINT) CMA/MBA in Management Accounting Strategic Marketing Supply Chain Management Strategic Business Valuation General MBA
Distribution of Undergraduate Degrees Engineering 20% Science 19% Social Sciences 10% Business 42% Kinesiology/Health Sciences 2% Humanities 3% Other 4%
What Now? Admissions and YOU!
Admission Requirements Grades: B average (Last 2 years) of your University degree GMAT: Recommended score of 600 Verbal 28 Quantitative 37 Reference Letters (2) Resume
Application Process Deadline dates: March 30 th (International) June 1 st (Domestic) January start: November 1st On-line Application Form www.mcmastermba.ca $150 Application Fee Official Transcripts Official GMAT Results TOEFL Results (if applicable)
Visit Us at the Ron Joyce Centre MBA Open House November 24, 2012 MBA Ambassadors mbainfo@mcmaster.ca Individual Appointments
DeGroote MBA Open House Saturday, November 24 8:00am 1:00pm Includes individual sessions on admissions, CBCD and most of the individual specializations Faculty, alumni and current MBA students will be there to answer any questions Shuttle bus will be provided from the Hamilton Campus to the Ron Joyce Centre Register online at www.mcmastermba.ca
DeGroote School of Business in Burlington 90,000-square-foot home for the MBA Program and Executive Education Supports the host of learning experiences essential to a first-rate management education and enriches the student experience at all levels. 6 classrooms 250-seat auditorium 27 collaboration rooms Teaching Boardroom Learning Commons Teaching Commons Investment Decision Centre Great Hall Light Court The Ron Joyce Centre
Contact Information DeGroote Student Recruitment Centre (905) 525-9140, ext. 27024 e-mail: mbainfo@mcmaster.ca Our Student Recruiters would be pleased to assist you!