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Corporate governance
March 1, 2021

The course that changed Polly Sancharoen’s career path

DeGroote Master of Finance (MFIN) graduate Polly Sancharoen discovers a passion for corporate governance in finance.

Sarah Rotella DWIB President
March 1, 2021

Day in the Life with Sarah Rotella (March)

As Sarah is preparing to finish her final year at DeGroote, she shares what she has learned about leadership, innovation, and empowerment.

MARS Apprentice Presentation
February 24, 2021

MARS Apprentice prepares students for the future workplace

MARS Apprentice is an intensive experiential learning case-competition program for upper-year students who want to real-world experience.

Toques from the Heart
February 21, 2021

DeGroote students bring warmth to Hamilton’s homeless through Toques from the Heart

Three McMaster University commerce students donated more than 1,750 toques to people experiencing homelessness in 2020.

Case Study
February 16, 2021

The tradition continues: DeGroote’s 24-Hour Case goes virtual

The DeGroote School of Business hosted the third annual 24-Hour Case for all first-year students virtually. Learn more about its impact!

Kellogg Case Competition
February 11, 2021

DeGroote MBA students place third in Kellogg Healthcare Case Competition

The DeGroote MBA team placed third overall in the 2021 Kellogg Healthcare Case Competition, which focused on COVID-19 vaccination rates.

RBC Challenge
February 9, 2021

Five ways the RBC Challenge prepares students for the future of work

DeGroote students put their problem-solving skills to the test and experienced life as consultants during the RBC Challenge in January.

JDCC 2021 Champions
January 27, 2021

DeGroote is named “School of the Year” at JDC Central

The DeGroote team, led by co-chairs Liam O'Brien and Emilie Suwala, won a school-record of 10 trophies and placed first overall.

January 21, 2021

Get to know Dean Len Waverman

Our Dean shares more about the meetings, opportunities, and changes to his life since the start of the pandemic.

MBA Games 2021 Team
January 20, 2021

DeGroote students place third overall in MBA Games competition

The DeGroote team, led by Co-Chairs Lisa Davidson and Brandon Balthazaar, finished strong in the 2021 MBA Games national competition.

BMO Connection Zone Mockup
January 18, 2021

BMO’s $2.5M gift fosters new opportunities for students

Students will have opportunities to enhance their skills and competencies with the creation of the leading-edge BMO Connection Zone.

Khaled Hassanein
January 14, 2021

New Dean of the Faculty of Business

Khaled Hassanein, a strong academic leader from within the DeGroote School of Business, has been named the new Dean, effective July 1, 2021.