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Accelerated MBA at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

At DeGroote, we invest in students wanting to make a difference in the world. We want to talk to the engineering student who has a great idea but needs the tools and network to bring it to market. We want to learn more about the political science major who is working in government but wants to explore consulting.

Faculty: DeGroote School of Business  |  Duration: 8 months (full-time). A part-time option is also available.  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

Are you a business graduate from a North American university? The accelerated program allows you to complete your MBA and enter the workforce in as little as eight months. Designed for business graduates, the Accelerated program gives you an opportunity to enter the second year of the MBA program. If you have an undergraduate degree in business from a recognized Canadian or American university, you can earn your MBA in as little as 8 months. Graduates of McMaster’s Engineering and Management program are also able to take advantage of this option. Required credentials: Please visit the MBA program website for course requirements.

Graduate programmes accept applications for September, January and May admit terms; programmes listed without open/close dates do not accept applications for that term.

Graduate application open and close dates differ for domestic (Canadian citizens/permanent residents) and international applicants and vary by programme and admit term.

Apply through the official page: https://gs.mcmaster.ca/how-to-apply/

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