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 |
| Academic | Academic | Work | Academic | Work | Work | Academic |
| Academic | Academic | Work | 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.
Students participating in the MBA Co-op program must be mindful of the particular demands placed upon them, in addition to the academic workload of this full-time graduate program. This continuous twenty-eight (28) month program consists of four academic terms and three work terms. Co-op students are expected to participate fully in all mandatory Co-op career programming held throughout the program including; individual assessments, resume/cover letter development and critiquing, interview skills development and preparation for the recruitment process. Students must be active participants in all aspects of the preparation to maintain access to the co-op job board. Students must accept the Co-op Terms & Conditions the beginning of each Co-op recruitment cycle, which fully outlines their role and responsibilities during the co-op recruitment process and while on work term. This includes the accountability of staying informed of job postings, application deadlines, as well as dates and interview times.
Please refer to the School of Graduate Studies academic calendar for full MBA with Co-op requirements.
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