Business Administration (PhD)

McMaster University

Canada, Hamilton

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McMaster University

Canada , Hamilton

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Apply Date 4-Dec-2023

Next Intake September-2026

Business Administration (PhD)

About

The PhD program in Business Administration at DeGroote offers students the opportunity to study and conduct leading-edge research with some of the top researchers in their fields. Students develop the theoretical and methodological expertise required to create original research that makes a significant impact on the business community.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Master’s Degree
B+ minimum average, based on previous graduate work
Each program may set additional/higher requirements. Please review the program website for details.
Admission to a graduate program is based on a judgement by the University that the applicant can successfully complete the graduate degree program
Degrees and grades from foreign universities are evaluated for their equivalency to McMaster’s. Please contact the program for specific details.
Departments or programs may establish additional requirements, such as scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Admission is competitive: meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission
The admission decision is not subject to appeal
Applicants who do not meet the above mentioned requirements, should consult the Graduate Calendar to determine the requirements for exceptional cases

English Program Requirements

Applicants are required to submit evidence of their proficiency in the English language as part of their application. The most common evidence is a score on one of the following exams:

TOEFL: minimum score of 92 (internet based), 237 (computer based) or 580 (paper based), minimum of 20 per band; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 88 (internet based) or 213 on the (computer based) or 550 (paper based)
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each section
CAEL: minimum overall score of 70, with at least 60 per band
MELAB: minimum score of 85
PTE Academic: minimum score of 63; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 70
York University course: YUELI Level 6 with a minimum final grade of B
University of Toronto course: Academic Level 60 with a minimum final grade of B

Each program may set additional/higher requirements. Please review the program website for details.