DeGroote School of Business

Available to Supervise

Each PhD field at the DeGroote School of Business has a different admissions procedure. Please make sure to carefully read the requirements of the program into which you are applying, available on the departmental website.

The following faculty members have indicated that they currently are available to supervise for a graduate student. Your professional relationship with your supervisor will be one of the most important factors contributing to the success of your graduate studies. Taking the time to find a supervisor who will complement your research and learning style will help to ensure the success of this collegial relationship.

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Prakash Abad

Professor

Management Science

Amir Akbari

Assistant Professor

Finance

Meena Andiappan

Associate Professor

Human Resources and Management

Ronald Balvers

Professor

Finance

Nick Bontis

Associate Professor

Strategic Management

Goran Calic

Associate Professor

Strategic Management

Trevor Chamberlain

Professor

Finance

Narat Charupat

Professor

Finance

Catherine Connelly

Professor

Human Resources and Management

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Research

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Research Website

Application

We have set the September 2025 application dates.

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Fields of Study

 

Check the Application Procedure page for the Key Dates and steps to apply.

Key Dates & Steps

Contact

Program Emails:

Admissions Questions: phdinfo@mcmaster.ca

In-Program Student Questions: busphd@mcmaster.ca

Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 23373

Program Staff:

 

Title Name Email
Acting Program Director Trish Ruebottom drbusphd@mcmaster.ca
Program Administrator Bani Rafeh  rafehb@mcmaster.ca
Admissions Officer Majdoulin Hareri harerim@mcmaster.ca
Program Coordinator Sarah Hodge hodges2@mcmaster.ca