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November 20, 2019
DeGroote students win first place in Ted Rogers Ethical Leadership CompetitionA team of DeGroote School of Business undergraduate students won first place, and the $4,000 grand prize, in the fourth annual Ted Rogers Ethical Leadership Case Competition this past weekend.
October 8, 2019
Ms. Zakoor goes to WashingtonJulia Zakoor, a student in the Integrated Business and Humanities program, will be on exchange at American University from January to May, 2020, thanks to a prestigious Killam Scholarship.
July 4, 2019
Fostering a Socratic classroom and other big goals: DeGroote welcomes new faculty members in 2019Following an extensive search, the DeGroote School of Business is pleased to welcome five new professors to its growing faculty.
April 15, 2019
Design thinking students showcase the future needs of health in an interactive exhibitLearn more about future needs in four key areas of health: palliative care, autism care, education, and active transportation.
January 25, 2019
Transforming undergraduate education at the DeGroote School of Business begins with new teaching model and new buildingA significant gift will enable the university to plan and build the McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery at the DeGroote School of Business, over what is now the Innis Library, with the building being specifically designed to facilitate a new and evolving model of teaching business to students from all faculties.
January 21, 2019
Interdisciplinary team of Mac students to tackle space wasteA team made up of engineering, science and business students will be competing in the Canadian Reduced Gravity Experiment Design Challenge.
January 10, 2019
Top of the class: DeGroote finishes first overall at 2019 MBA Games in TorontoThe DeGroote team, led by Co-Chairs Lana Perisic and Chinomso Nwamadi, was presented with the coveted Queen’s Cup on Sunday as the top overall school in the annual national competition.
January 10, 2019
Blockchain technology focus of 40th McMaster World CongressMWC is operated like a real business, complete with contracts, revenues, and expenses. It stands as one of the DeGroote School of Business’ signature events.
August 24, 2018
Bring it on: Incoming first-year BCom students will begin new chapter at DeGroote this fallThe DeGroote School of Business will be welcoming approximately 970 first-year BCom students to campus this fall, meet three of them.
July 30, 2018
New Minor in Innovation gives students a head start on becoming successful entrepreneursBeginning in September, a new Minor in Innovation will be available to all McMaster students. It’s designed to give students the tools they need to succeed in today’s fast-paced, innovation-driven marketplace.
June 12, 2018
Meet this afternoon’s DeGroote School of Business valedictorianWhat emoji best represents you? What is your definition of success? Meet Kelly Scott White, afternoon valedictorian at the June 12 convocation for the DeGroote School Business. 1. . . .
April 25, 2018
Gaining footholds in finance: MBA candidates secure summer placements at Canada’s top banksWith summer fast approaching, DeGroote MBA candidates are preparing to transfer their academic knowledge and business acumen to the workplace.
January 29, 2018
Divergent in the workplace: Maggie Cheng looks at what pop culture can teach us about hiringMaggie Cheng, DeGroote PhD candidate in Human Resources and Management, pulls parallels between Divergent and the potential negative implications of using analytics to manage human performance and predict behaviours.
January 16, 2018
The new breed: DeGroote’s MBA program is turning heads with key assets and Toronto on its doorstepThe School’s MBA Co-op stream, one of the leading programs of its kind in Canada, places students directly in the heart of the action via three work terms over 28 months. What’s next for DeGroote’s MBA program? A proposal for a Part-time blended MBA is currently undergoing review by various McMaster and provincial bodies. The School anticipates approval by early 2018.
December 13, 2017
Solving the millennial puzzle: DeGroote partners with Canadian Tire for Canada’s Next Top Ad Exec 2018With a simulated $1.5 million budget, student participants will be asked to create a comprehensive launch strategy for a new program, Crimson, under Canadian Tire. By developing a positive opinion and spreading awareness about the new program, Canadian Tire is hoping this will encourage acquisition from their target market.
July 13, 2016
From Ghana to DeGroote: Roger Brown on the value of enhancing student lifeRoger Brown, DeGroote Commerce alumnus, was the first member of his family to leave Ghana in pursuit of a post-secondary education. Now a successful banking professional, he contributes to the DeGroote Experience Fund to help other students realize their own dreams.