DeGroote School of Business

Welcome to the DeGroote School of Business

Begin your journey with confidence and connection

 

Congratulations

Welcome to the DeGroote School of Business. It’s a pleasure to have you join us. You’re becoming part of an exceptional community of faculty and staff who have played a key role in making our school one of the top business institutions in the country. The DeGroote School of Business has a rich history at McMaster University, beginning with undergraduate commerce courses in the Department of Economics and growing to include a wide range of business courses within the Department of Political Economy. I look forward to working with you as we continue to build on the achievements of our remarkable faculty.
— Dr. Khaled Hassanein — Dean, DeGroote School of Business

 

From introductions to integration, we’re with you every step of the way

Our onboarding process is here to help you settle in with confidence by providing clear guidance and meaningful support as you begin your journey at DeGroote.

Explore the new employee resources for quick access to key information on compensation, benefits, pensions, time off, employee forms, mandatory training (including health and safety), and answers to frequently asked questions—all designed to help you navigate your new role with confidence.

To get started, review the onboarding checklists below. These checklists outline essential steps to complete, provide useful resources, and offer helpful insights to guide you through your first days, weeks, and months at DeGroote.

We’re excited to have you with us—and invite you to explore, learn, and discover what makes our school a unique and rewarding place to work.

Onboarding checklist

Before your arrival

Get ready for your first day at DeGroote with key steps, from activating your MacID to orientation details.

 

Your first days

During your first days with us, you will meet with members of your team, tour your new space and begin steps in training and learning for your new role.

 

Your first weeks

During your first few weeks, you will continue to integrate into your new role through regular connections with your supervisor, peers and on-line training platforms.

 

Your first months

As you progress into your first few months of your new role, you will determine milestones and receive continuous feedback with your supervisor.

 

Discover what drives us

Our vision is to open minds, transform lives, build sustainable communities, and contribute to positive change in business and society.

Our mission is to make a meaningful impact through knowledge creation, student-centred learning, and community engagement.

Our values are collaboration, community, inclusivity, innovation and integrity.

DeGroote's strategic plan

Land acknowledgement

McMaster University recognizes and acknowledges that it is located on the traditional territories of the Mississauga and Haudenosaunee nations, and within the lands protected by the “Dish with One Spoon” wampum agreement. DeGroote also acknowledges the Toronto land we are on is the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat people. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.

Indigenous land map