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Business Administration (EMBA)

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #174 =

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Business Administration (EMBA) is a master of business administration in Business Administration programme offered by McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada. The programme runs for 15 months, delivered in a hybrid format.

At a glance

Degree: Master of Business Administration
Field: Business Administration
Duration: 15 months
Delivery: Hybrid

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Program details

Overview

The Executive MBA in Digital Transformation is designed for experienced professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership capabilities in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. The program runs 15 months, beginning in July and concluding in September of the following year. It combines four in-person residential modules of eight to twelve days each, primarily held in Burlington, Ontario, with one off-site module, and online learning between residencies through interactive lectures, group collaboration and applied projects, requiring an average time commitment of approximately 25 hours per week between modules. There is no thesis requirement; instead, participants complete an integrative capstone project that begins in the first module and evolves throughout the program, drawing on material and case work covered across all four residencies and the online coursework between them.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Standard admission requirements for the Executive MBA in Digital Transformation are a four-year bachelor's degree in any discipline, a B average (73-77%) in the two most recent years of university study, considerable work experience including a significant amount in a managerial capacity (typically seven or more years), and demonstrated English proficiency in both written and oral form. Non-degree applicants are considered if they have a minimum of ten years of managerial experience. Applicants who fall short on work experience or degree requirements are assessed on a case-by-case basis and may be asked to write the GMAT at the Director's discretion. The program has no thesis requirement; admitted students instead complete a capstone project across the program's four in-person residency modules.

Application Details

Start Date: July

About McMaster University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1887
Students: 37,592
QS rank: #174 =
Programs: 167
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Business Administration (EMBA) award?

McMaster University awards a Master of Business Administration in the field of Business Administration on completion of this programme.

How long does Business Administration (EMBA) take?

The programme runs for 15 months.

Can Business Administration (EMBA) be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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