Overview

Commerce students play a pivotal role in shaping the future of business. Prepare yourself for a future in the ever-evolving business landscape in DeGroote’s supportive, collaborative, and inclusive community. Learn more with the program in Commerce at McMaster University.

Throughout your degree, you have the opportunity to take courses from outside the Faculty of Business, creating a degree experience that suits your interests. These courses complement and enhance your business education while learning new skills and perspectives. You may also choose to complete a minor from outside the Faculty of Business, building a unique experience throughout your university career.

With an emphasis on collaboration and fostering a greater sense of community, the DeGroote School of Business will best prepare you for a future in an ever-evolving world of business. You will gain the knowledge, skills, and experiences from all the major business

Preparing You to Succeed at University and Beyond

The workplace demands more than the academic knowledge obtained from core business courses. In response, DeGroote has developed the GR0 program. This program complements our curriculum and equips you with vital skills such as creative problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. Starting in first-year, you are introduced to the various supports available to you during your time at DeGroote, as well as strategies for academic success, ensuring a successful transition to university and success in the Commerce program.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Financial Accounting
Organizational Behaviour
Business Data Analytics
Marketing
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, Canada

Disciplines

Commerce View 56 other Bachelors in Commerce in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

86

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

American Curriculum High School applications are reviewed for admission based on McMaster’s own calculation of the admission average. McMaster’s calculations of the admission averages may vary from those used at other institutions.
IB: 6 subjects – 3 at HL and 3 at SL Plus the TOK and EE; Math SL or HL will be accepted

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

50010 CAD / year

≈ 50010 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9360 CAD / year

≈ 9360 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario students: $311.83 per unit

Living costs

Hamilton

Canada

1163 - 1630 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Preparing You to Succeed at University and Beyond

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Hamilton

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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