At The Directors College, we go beyond theory to prepare you for real-world challenges. Our director education programs equip you with the essential knowledge and insights to excel as a board member, while also providing the credibility that inspires confidence and leadership.
Where business meets impact.
The DeGroote School of Business is committed to doing business differently. Through innovative, experiential courses, DeGroote teaches business fundamentals while shaping thoughtful leaders who challenge and rethink the status quo. Our mission is to drive meaningful impact on business and society through knowledge creation, student-centered learning, and community engagement.
As a founding partner of The Directors College, DeGroote plays a vital role in shaping governance education. Our collaboration ensures that delegates not only develop a strong sense of purpose but also earn a universally recognized university designation upon successful program completion. Together, we are transforming business and society.
Partner Discount: McMaster Alumni are eligible to receive 20% off Directors College programs. Contact thedirectorscollege@mcmaster.ca to request your discount code. Enter the discount code on the checkout page when registering.
McMaster Employee Discount: McMaster staff are eligible to receive 20% off Directors College programs. Contact thedirectorscollege@mcmaster.ca to request your discount code. Enter the discount code on the checkout page when registering.
The Institute of Internal Auditors, Canada (IIAC) is the Canadian operation of IIA North America, it represents the professional needs and interests of 7,800 Canadian members, as well as the broader internal audit profession in Canada. Our vision is to be the voice of internal auditors in Canada; to provide leadership for its growth and development; to advocate the value of internal audit; and proactively to address issues influencing the profession.
Special Discount: IIA Members are entitled to receive 10% off Directors College programs. Contact thedirectorscollege@mcmaster.ca to request your discount code. Enter the discount code on the checkout page when registering.
Compensation Governance Partners (CGP) is an independent advisor providing tailored solutions on executive compensation and governance matters. CGP supports Boards and Management by seeking to understand their challenges and then drawing from a diverse set of experiences, ideas and opinions to offer customized solutions; namely, supporting stakeholder value through effectively aligning organizational strategy to executive pay. CGP provides advice in the areas of governance, compensation strategy, competitive benchmarking and incentive design.
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario serves and supports its nearly 84,000 members and 22,000 students in their qualification and professional development in a wide range of senior positions in public accounting, business, finance, government, not-for-profits and academe. Chartered Professional Accountants are valued by organizations of all types and sizes for their financial expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, management skills and leadership.
Special Discount: CPA Ontario Members are entitled to receive 10% off Directors College programs. Contact thedirectorscollege@mcmaster.ca to request your discount code. Enter the discount code on the checkout page when registering.
McCarthy Tétrault is a Canadian law firm that delivers integrated business law, litigation services, tax law, real property law, labour and employment law nationally and globally through offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and Québec City, as well as London, UK.
Advance transformative governance for the benefit of business and society—is at the heart of our Gold Standard in Governance Education. This enables our alumni to be forward-thinking, values-driven, and change enabling.
Founded in 2003, The Directors College is the original university-accredited corporate director education program in Canada. As a leader in governance education, The Directors College has shaped generations of directors through its commitment to ethics, agile leadership, and innovative learning. Since joining the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University in 2016, the College has remained at the forefront of board governance, continuously adapting to the evolving demands of corporate leadership while upholding rigorous standards.
With a network of distinguished alumni and faculty, The Directors College has influenced governance practices across industries. What sets us apart is our immersive and engaging approach that blends deep insights with hands-on application to ensure directors can translate classroom learning into boardroom impact. With a focus on ethics, diversity, and shifting boardroom dynamics, The Directors College continues to shape the future of governance, equipping leaders to navigate today’s most complex challenges with confidence and integrity.
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