McMaster University has identified a preferred site for its proposed campus in Burlington, selecting a highly-visible location that is both accessible and strategically located.

The nine-acre site is situated on the South Service Road of the Queen Elizabeth Way west of Appleby Line.

“In its search for potential locations, McMaster had identified several key requirements for a campus site in Burlington,” says Ilene Busch-Vishniac, provost and vice-president academic.

“With its high level of visibility, ease of access and close proximity to needed hotels and other businesses, this site uniquely meets the University's needs.”

McMaster plans to locate the DeGroote School of Business' MBA program at the new campus. In addition, the campus will provide new executive education courses aimed at business people from the Greater Toronto Area.

“Now that the preferred site has been identified, the University looks forward to continuing its partnership with the City to finalize the project's planning,” Busch-Vishniac says.

The University expects to present its plan to the Board of Governors for approval in May. Planning for the academic programs continues within the DeGroote School of Business.

The site is privately held and McMaster is continuing discussions with the landowner.