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Smith School of Business @ Queen’s University
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Queen's University's Smith School of Business is a renowned business school located in Kingston, Canada. It offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs focused on business education. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum, experiential learning, and a collaborative learning environment. With a strong network of alumni and industry connections, Smith School of Business provides students with valuable networking opportunities and prepares them for successful careers in business and leadership roles.
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MBA Study destinations
Elevate Your Career in Corporate Communications with the Smith MBA
Full-time MBA student Jas Baweja joined the Smith School of Business MBA to boost his corporate communications career by bridging his knowledge gap. He shares how he’s finding success in his studies.
October 30, 2024
4 min
MBA Study destinations
Expanding Your Career Focus with an MBA
For those who’ve spent years learning on the job, returning to school can widen their career focus. This is especially true for those who got their education in a different discipline. Learn more about Judy Stephenson’s MBA experience at the Smith School of Business and how it impacted her career.
July 17, 2024
4 min
MBA Admissions
Pursuing an MBA without a business background: From bank teller to MBA candidate
With a compelling vision and a clear reason, getting accepted to an MBA without a business background is possible. Here’s how Raj Patel went from bank teller to MBA student at the Smith School of Business.
July 10, 2023
4 min
MBA Success stories
Speaking the C-suite language: Building business acumen in an MBA
After working at PwC for four years, Nigerian student Obinna Obiora realized he needed to do an MBA to work on building business acumen. He told MBAGRADSCHOOLS about his experience in the Full-time MBA program at Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, including its effective team-based approach and career development opportunities.
April 13, 2022
3 min
MBA Success stories
Get your employer to support your EMBA
Laura Mock is the Director of Customer Experience at SGI Canada Insurance in Saskatchewan, Canada. She’s also simultaneously working on her Executive MBA at the Queen’s University Smith School of Business. She tells us how she got her employer to sponsor her Executive EMBA, the importance of peer-to-peer learning in her program, and why she ultimately chose the Smith School of Business’s EMBA.
March 11, 2022
4 min
MBA Success stories
Why your work experience matters in an MBA classroom
Canadian-born student Melissa Berkshire entered the MBA program at the Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, with five years of work experience under her belt. She spoke to MBAGRADSCHOOLS about how much work experience is beneficial in an MBA program, why she decided to study at the Smith School of Business, and how the school’s Career Advancement Center helped her land a job in consulting.
December 29, 2021
School
Queen's University's Smith School of Business is a renowned business school located in Kingston, Canada. It offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs focused on business education. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum, experiential learning, and a collaborative learning environment. With a strong network of alumni and industry connections, Smith School of Business provides students with valuable networking opportunities and prepares them for successful careers in business and leadership roles.
Location
Smith School of Business’ main location is at Goodes Hall on the Queen’s University campus in Kingston, Ontario. The modern campus has a large central atrium, 16 classrooms, 20 meetings rooms, a non-denominational prayer room, and faculty and administrative offices.
SmithToronto is another facility in downtown Toronto, where many graduate programs take place including Smith’s Executive and Accelerated MBA programs. The site has classrooms, meeting rooms, staff offices, and event spaces. Smith also has an off-campus conference center in Kingston and Boardroom Learning Centers across Canada.
Kingston is a small city and a three-hour drive from Toronto and Montreal. Even though it is close to these major cities, Kingston itself is a buzzing university town with a thriving arts scene and world-class culinary options. Because the majority of Queen’s University students live within a 15-minute walk from campus, the school retains a strong sense of community.
Accreditations
Smith School of Business is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
Programs
Smith School of Business has four MBA programs. The Full-time MBA is a 12-month program that teaches technical skills and power skills, such as problem-solving, teamwork, self-reflection, and time management.
The Smith Executive MBA (EMBA) is a part-time, 16-month program that delivers deep content on global business, preparing students to operate successfully in global business contexts. The Executive MBA Americas is an 18-month program offered in partnership with the Johnson School of Management at Cornell University. This program provides a foundation in management fundamentals, international business, strategic thinking, innovation & entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, and leadership.
The Accelerated MBA (AMBA) for Business Graduates is a 12-month, part-time program designed specifically for people with an undergraduate degree in business. The program uses a team-based approach with each team made up of 6-8 members.
Scholarships
Smith School of Business offers a variety of scholarships for all MBA programs. Available scholarships for Full-time MBA applicants include the Federau Kreel MBA Scholarship (awarded to female students with demonstrated academic excellence) and the MBA Opportunities Scholarship (awarded to Canadian citizens or permanent residents from a non-traditional employment and/or educational background).
Available scholarships for the Smith Executive MBA, the Executive MBA Americas, and the Accelerated MBA include the 30% Scholarship (awarded to highly-qualified female candidates), Scholarships for Black Students, and Scholarships for Indigenous Students.
Fun fact
Smith School of Business is a leader in developing the personal capabilities of its students. The school has developed a set of personal capabilities designed to help students thrive in today’s complex, fast-paced business environment.
Called SmithEdge, the three dimensions of ability are: 1) insights on human dynamics (recognizing patterns, understanding cultural differences, exploring different leadership styles); 2) self-awareness and resilience (recognizing your behavioral patterns as a team member and leader, tapping into personal strengths), and; 3) experience and exploration (challenging assumptions, growing your abilities, and pushing boundaries)