At the DeGroote School of Business, our educational setting cultivates shared values of innovation, cooperation, and generosity. Our goal is to nurture leaders who dare to think big, try new things, act with integrity, and embrace the constant change that surrounds us.
Our experiential learning environment supports the development of key skills. Reflecting the growing importance of technology, creativity, and interpersonal communication, as well as the need for individuals to be adaptable and resilient in the face of change.
The Commerce Program at DeGroote helps students develop a solid understanding of business functions and relationships. Students can focus on business subjects or choose courses from a variety of disciplines.
The Integrated Business and Humanities (IBH) Program is designed to produce Canada’s next generation of business leaders.
Requirements for Canadian and international high school students can be found on McMaster’s admission requirements page. It provides lists of required courses, anticipated grade cutoffs, and more.
For information about McMaster University, visit our Future Students webpage.
If you are currently attending McMaster University and are interested in transferring to the Commerce program, please refer to the following website(s) for specific details and requirements.
Seats are limited. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Students are ranked based on completed courses and their cumulative GPA at the end of the Winter term.
Please note that we are unable to provide academic advising appointments for non-commerce students.
Internal Transfer Application Form
Use this form only if you do not have access to the Program/Plan Selection Tool on Mosaic:
https://forms.office.com/r/9SsRbmDBXp
The form will be open from April 1 (9 am) to April 30 (11:59 pm), 2025
If you are interested in transferring to the Commerce program from another college or university, please see the information below:
1. Diploma in Business Administration
Students completing this one-year program may receive up to 24 units of transfer credit and will be considered for admissions to Business I (first year). To be eligible for consideration, you must achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 70% (B-) and have completed Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MFH4U) and Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U). Individual transfer credits will only be given for courses with a final grade of 70% (B-) or higher.
2. Certificate in Advanced Accounting
Students completing this program may receive up to 18 units of transfer credit and will be considered for admission to Business I (first year). Students must be aware of the following criteria:
Students applying to the Bachelor of Commerce program after completing their diploma may be eligible to receive up to 33 units of undergraduate academic credit. Students must be aware of the following criteria:
If you have attended another university but have not completed your degree, you may be eligible to transfer to McMaster. Students require a minimum cumulative GPA of 80% (A-) to be considered for transfer to Business I or Honours Commerce (Level II).
Please refer to the following website for specific details and requirements:
1. If you have completed a minimum two-year college program, you may be eligible to transfer to McMaster. Students require a minimum GPA of 80% (A-) to be considered for transfer.
Please refer to the following website for specific details and requirements:
2. Graduates of Mohawk’s Business Administration Advanced Diploma with a weighted GPA of 77% (B+) are eligible to apply for the Commerce Program at McMaster.
For more information about the Mohawk Pathway Program, please contact Admissions, Office of the Registrar, via their website. They provide both in-person and online services.
Learn more about the DeGroote School of Business by chatting with our undergraduate ambassadors to find out about both of our programs.
