Finances
When choosing where to pursue your Executive MBA, it’s important to consider all associated costs. Beyond tuition fees, be mindful of other academic expenses you may incur during the program.
Tuition Includes:
- Accommodations and most meals during in-person residency
- Course materials and technology licenses
- On-site parking during residency
- Travel during residency
- Most course materials are provided in digital format
Tuition Does Not Include:
- Transportation to and from residencies (e.g. airfare to/from California), dinners (unless otherwise noted) or additional ancillary fees
- You should budget approximately $2,500 to cover travel, some meals and miscellaneous expenses while traveling for the residency in Silicon Valley
Program Costs
The cost of DeGroote’s EMBA program is $95,335 CAD.*
The first payment is a non-refundable $5,000 deposit, due within ten business days from when you accept your admission offer. The remainder is due in three installments before to the start of Modules 1, 2 and 3. Please see the schedule below for anticipated installment dates.
First Installment: July 25, 2025
Second Installment: January 25, 2026
Third Installment: April 25, 2026
*Actual amount is calculated by McMaster Student Accounts and may vary slightly. EMBA students will also be responsible for minor ancillary fees charged by the University not included in the tuition. Exact installment payment dates will be confirmed once you are admitted to the program.
For information on how to make payments, visit McMaster’s Registrar’s Office.
International students will be required to purchase the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) if they cannot provide evidence of equivalent coverage. A person is classified as a Domestic Student if they have Canadian citizenship, landed immigrant status, permanent resident status, or dual Canadian citizenship. Find more information through McMaster University‘s Student Success Centre
Scholarship Opportunities
Four scholarships, each worth $10,000, are available in the following categories: Women in Business, Sustainability Leadership, Entrepreneurship / Intrapreneurship and Healthcare Leadership.
To be eligible, applicants must first complete the assessment process and be invited to apply for the program. Scholarship application forms will be shared with those invited to apply.
Both the program and scholarship application forms must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2025. Official transcripts must also be received from the issuing institutions for applications to be considered complete.
*Please note: this is a competitive process. Submitting an application does not guarantee receiving a scholarship.
Financial Assistance
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