The Canadian MBA Oath

As a professional business leader my actions will affect the wellbeing of all stakeholders; accordingly, I will strive to create and sustain value over the long term while maintaining a commitment to social, ethical, and global values.

I will be responsible to all stakeholders, and this will include employees, shareholders, customers, the community in which I operate, and all those that may be affected by my actions.

I will act with integrity and respect in all my dealings, making transparency paramount and demanding the same in return. I will allow neither ego nor malice to play a role in my decision making process.

I will conduct my activities in an environmentally sustainable manner, and will consider the true societal costs when making investment and operating decisions.

I will maintain the same care and vigilance when dealing with public money, as I would if it were my own.

I will obey and uphold local and international laws wherever and with whomever I engage in commercial activities whether personally or on behalf of a corporate, government, or non-profit entity.

I will similarly oppose corruption and any dishonest practices whether or not prohibited by local or international law. I will accept and take responsibility for my actions, honestly and without exception.

We, as DeGroote MBA students, hereby take this Oath, as professional business leaders.