Program Duration
Full-Time MBA
Students in the DeGroote MBA program complete four academic terms with the option of completing a summer job search between years 1 and 2. The duration of the program is 20 months, with 2 consecutive academic terms, summer break and final 2 academic terms.
DeGroote MBA Sequencing (20-month option)
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | |
| Fall (Sept – Dec) | Winter (Jan – Apr) | Spring/Summer (May – Aug) | Fall (Sept – Dec) | Winter (Jan – Apr) |
| Academic | Academic | Off | Academic | Academic |
Accelerated MBA
The Accelerated program may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. Full-time Accelerated students, taking 5 courses per term will complete the program in two academic terms as follows:
| Term 1 | Term 2 |
| Fall (Sept – Dec) | Winter (Jan – Apr) |
| Academic | Academic |
Part-time accelerated students will complete 1 – 2 courses per term until their degree requirements are complete. Recommended time for completion is 3-4 years to best support specialization selection.
MBA with Co-op
Students in the DeGroote MBA with Co-op program must complete three work terms in addition to four academic terms. The program follows a traditional Co-op sequence, alternating between academic and work terms until the completion of the program.
MBA Co-op Sequencing
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | Term 7 |
| Fall (Sept – Dec) | Winter (Jan – Apr) | Spring/Summer (May – Aug) | Fall (Sept – Dec) | Winter (Jan – Apr) | Spring/Summer (May – Aug) | Fall (Sept – Dec) |
| Academic | Work | Academic | Work | Academic | Work | Academic |
Off-cycle sequencing options may be considered but are restricted and must be approved by the Manager, Career and Professional Development and Manager, MBA Programs.