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DeGroote
School of Business

Where business meets impact

At the DeGroote School of Business, we are committed to doing business differently.

We offer innovative, experiential courses that teach business fundamentals and develop thoughtful leaders who challenge and rethink the status quo. Our mission is to impact business and society meaningfully through knowledge creation, student-centered learning and community engagement.

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October 8, 2025

STRATEGIC PLAN | INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE · STUDENT

From Survivor to Changemaker: Chengetai Nyamande’s Fight for Equity in Cancer Care

At 16, Nyamande faced cancer and a speech disability. Today, she leads a movement for equity and support through Rise Above Cancer.

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October 6, 2025 · STRATEGIC PLAN | INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE · STUDENT

Never give up: How Azaan Azher is leading and inspiring others

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September 26, 2025 · ACCOUNTING · FINANCE AND BUSINESS ECONOMICS · HUMAN RESOURCES AND MANAGEMENT · INFORMATION SYSTEMS · MARKETING · OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT · RESEARCH · STRATEGIC PLAN | RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP

Celebrating DeGroote grant success in 2025

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September 23, 2025 · STRATEGIC PLAN | TEACHING AND LEARNING

Empowering professionals to lead with confidence into tomorrow’s AI-driven world

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DeGroote events

Get inspired, gain new insights and make new connections at one of our upcoming events.

FACULTY

Nuclear Renaissance 2.0

October 16, 2025
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Ron Joyce Centre, Burlington

Discover how nuclear innovation is powering the energy transition

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ACADEMIC

Info Session: Certificate in Data Science, Applied AI and Organizational Leadership

October 22, 2025
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Webinar

Join us for an engaging webinar focused on DeGroote’s Graduate Certificate in Data Science, Applied AI, and Organizational Leadership. This innovative program is designed for working professionals.

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ACADEMIC ALUMNI FACULTY STAFF STUDENT

Strategic Foresight Certification for Executives

November 3, 2025 to November 21, 2025

4-Day In-Residence in Hamilton & Burlington, ON with 3 Online Sessions

This Strategic Foresight Certification is designed for senior leaders and their teams and builds futures literacy, a proven skillset to navigate uncertainty and boost strategic performance.

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Welcome to the DeGroote community

What makes DeGroote special is our community. Driven by a collective purpose, our community wants to have a meaningful impact on business and society. Our AACSB-accredited business programs connect you to the business communities in Ontario and beyond.

DeGroote is home to a community that cultivates the growth and development of future leaders.

Julia Vo

Current Student, Integrated Business and Humanities (IBH)

The vibrant community on campus has further enriched my experience, reinforcing my commitment to shaping a better future through technological advancements.

Kimia Ansari

PhD Candidate, Information Systems

I chose DeGroote because of their amazing focus on community and building meaningful relationships.

Anthony Chui

MBA Candidate, 2025

DeGroote’s community emphasizes unity and support, encouraging meaningful connections and a shared sense of belonging.

Tanisa Bakht

Commerce, Current Student

The Directors College was a transformative experience that equipped me with a diverse set of tools to help navigate the complexities of modern governance.

Shola Agboola

Founder/CEO, SAGA Foundation Canada Inc., The Directors College

This program has sculpted me into a leader who doesn’t just navigate the currents of bureaucracy; I have learned to chart new courses, unafraid to disrupt, innovate, and elevate.

Nicole Rakowski

PhD Candidate, Health Policy and Management

At DeGroote, our vision is to open minds, transform lives, build sustainable communities and contribute to positive change in business and society.
This vision is driven by a strong desire to make a meaningful impact that reflects our values of collaboration, community, inclusivity, innovation and integrity.

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DeGroote's research approach

DeGroote’s research is leading-edge, interdisciplinary and complementary to several wide-ranging disciplines within the McMaster faculty and beyond. In breaking down silos between academia and society, our research is driven by current business events and issues relevant to Canadian and global organizations and individuals.

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Land acknowledgement

McMaster University recognizes and acknowledges that it is located on the traditional territories of the Mississauga and Haudenosaunee nations, and within the lands protected by the “Dish with One Spoon” wampum agreement. DeGroote also acknowledges the Toronto land we are on is the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat people. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.

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