Queen’s University
Smith School of Business
Smith School of Business at Queen’s University is renowned for its excellence, innovation and leadership in business education.
From establishing the first undergraduate business degree a century ago to creating ground-breaking programs and courses in emerging areas including artificial intelligence, fintech, analytics, cultural diversity, team dynamics, social impact, and more, Smith is at the forefront of preparing you for the business marketplace.
In addition to its rich tradition of academic and teaching excellence, Smith is known for delivering outstanding learning and development experiences. Today’s business leaders need not only strong technical skills but also must be able to work in complex, ambiguous and changing contexts. Smith has a unique and comprehensive approach to developing this personal skill set.
Collaborative learning, personal attention, individual and team coaching, opportunities for specialization, connection to a powerful global alumni network, corporate connections and partnerships, and a deep commitment to student success all characterize the Smith experience.
Queen’s University is consistently ranked among the best in Canada and internationally. Through contributions to science, the arts, business, and government, Queen’s graduates have made indelible marks on the national and international landscape.
Our programs
Smith School of Business at Queen’s University offers foundational, advanced, general and specialized programs:
- Bachelor of Commerce: four-year program providing a deep understanding of business strategies and concepts.
- MBA in four formats: fulltime; Executive MBA; Accelerated MBA for business graduates, and EMBA Americas, a partnership between Queen’s University and Cornell University.
- Specialized degrees: Master of International Business; Master of Finance including a program offered in China; Master of Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship; and Master of Financial Innovation & Technology.
- Smith is meeting emerging business needs with its Master of Management Analytics and Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence programs.
- Master of Science in Management, and Doctoral Program in Management advance best practices and research.
- Also offered: Certificate in Business; Graduate Diploma in Business; Graduate Diploma in Accounting.
Our city
Smith’s programs are offered in formats and locations that best support students’ needs.
The main Smith campus is at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, a beautiful, vibrant, friendly, and safe city. Kingston offers the best of both worlds: a dynamic, small city that’s also close to Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and major U.S. centres.
Some programs are based at SmithToronto, our state-of-the-art learning and development facility in downtown Toronto.
Executive MBA, Executive MBA Americas and Accelerated MBA use Smith’s ground-breaking boardroom learning model where students stay based in their home city during the program.
The Master of Finance can be taken in Toronto or Beijing, China.
Many Smith programs offer international study exchange opportunities with leading business schools around the world.
Why study here?
Consistently ranked among the world’s top business schools, Smith School of Business attracts students from across Canada and around the world.
We’re known for rapid innovation, introducing programs and content to meet emerging business needs.
We have robust ecosystems of research, teaching and programming in: management of analytics and artificial intelligence; innovation and entrepreneurship; and social impact; among others.
We recognize that students need not only strong technical business knowledge but also excellent personal capacity – to lead, work in teams, work across cultures, be resilient, and thrive in an ever-changing business world. All programs provide this training and coaching.
International content and learning opportunities are core features of all programs and we welcome hundreds of international students every year.
Smith School of Business at Queen’s University
