The DeGroote School of Business is introducing two groundbreaking graduate programs: the Master of Management in Applied AI and Data-Driven Decision-Making, offered part-time; and the full-time Master of Management in AI and Analytics.

These are McMaster University’s first Master of Management programs.

Equipping today’s professionals for tomorrow’s challenges 

The part-time Master of Management in Applied AI and Data-Driven Decision-Making (MAIDM), which will begin in January 2026, is tailored for working professionals with a minimum of four years’ work experience.

Delivered over 20 months, it will combine weekend residencies at the Ron Joyce Centre in Burlington with online modules, making it ideal for those who seek to deepen their leadership in AI and data analytics without pausing their careers.

For recent graduates and early career professionals, the full-time Master of Management in AI and Analytics (MMAI&A) begins in September 2026. This 16-month immersive program integrates four academic terms with an eight-month industry practicum and a four-month work term, ensuring students graduate with hands-on experience and workplace readiness.

Strategic vision places students first  

“DeGroote is committed to training the next generation of strategic leaders who can harness AI and analytics ethically and effectively,” says Khaled Hassanein, dean of the DeGroote School of Business.

“As an institution that is at the forefront of business education, we want our students to thrive in a rapidly changing global economy. These new programs emphasize our dedication to transformative business learning.”

AI is transforming the workforce, and business schools and our programs must adapt to this challenge, notes Manish Verma, associate dean of Graduate Studies.

“Earlier this year, McKinsey estimated AI’s productivity potential at $4.4 trillion across industries and PwC just recently reported that AI-savvy professionals not only earn wage premiums but also drive employment growth,” Verma says.

“The message is clear: we must prepare students to thrive in this modern economy.”

DeGroote’s new offerings unite the School’s AACSB accredited tradition with modern pedagogies and access to collaborative learning spaces in the new McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery.

With rolling admissions, streamlined digital interviews and program schedules designed for flexibility, both offerings aim to lower barriers to entry for highly motivated individuals.

The part-time stream accommodates professionals balancing work and study, and the full-time stream offers a quick launch pad into AI careers.

Prospective students are advised that both programs are subject to formal approval. 

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