Admission Requirements

McMaster University seeks candidates for graduate study who show high scholarly promise. Admission to a graduate program is based on a judgment by the University that the applicant can successfully complete the graduate degree program. The University's minimum requirements are identified in the Graduate Studies Calendar and have been reproduced here for your convenience:

The Master of Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation program is a fast-paced program aimed at highly motivated students.

Application for admission to the program is made directly through the Walter G. Booth School of Engineering Practice. In addition to the general requirements for entry into a graduate program in Engineering, students must hold an baccalaureate degree in engineering, or closely related discipline, with at least a B- average (equivalent to a McMaster 7.0 GPA out of 12) in the final year in all courses.

Bachelor of Technology students are also required to take the Graduate Record Exam (verbal > 550, Quantitative> 550, Verbal and Quantitative > 1200, and Analytical writing > 3.5)

The delivery of the program relies heavily on the synergy created between members of student teams, and successful operation of the program requires that each cohort have an appropriate blend of skills and experience. Therefore each applicant will be interviewed. A strong performance in the interview is a critical requirement for admission. The program attaches great value to appropriate experience. Therefore, prospective applicants who did not attain the required standing in their undergraduate degree, but who have at least four (4) years of relevant work experience, should discuss their situation with the program director. If the experience is deemed sufficient, the director may then recommend an interview. Evidence of ability to do graduate work will still be required. (See Sections 2.1.1 Admission Requirements for Master's Degree and 2.1.3 Admission of Students with Related Work Experience or Course Work Beyond the Bachelor's Degree.)

Full Time/Part Time Studies

The program will accept full- or part-time students. The full program is expected to take up to 18 months full-time study or 28 months part-time. A compressed program of 12 months duration may be possible.