Smith School of Business at Queen's University

Smith School of Business at Queen's University Business happens beyond boardrooms, markets, and borders. Cultural shifts, geopolitical changes, technology innovations — it all impacts business.

At Smith we anticipate the rapidly changing business landscape and prepare you for it. Smith School of Business has earned international recognition for its innovative approaches to business education and has been a pioneer in the areas of team-based and experiential learning. With a faculty team renowned for its business experience and academic credentials, the School is home to Canada's most pre

stigious undergraduate business program, highly acclaimed MBA programs and outstanding graduate programs. Smith is also one of the world's largest and most respected providers of executive education. Queen's University, home of Smith School of Business, has a rich academic tradition dating back to 1841. Located in Kingston, Ontario — one of Canada's most vibrant small cities — Queen’s is consistently ranked among Canada's very best universities. SmithToronto is located on the 30th floor, 200 Front Street West and is easily accessible by GO, subway and the PATH system. Smith School of Business delivers many programs and classes here and it is home to the Master of Finance, Master of Management Analytics and Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence programs. The site includes classrooms, meeting rooms, staff offices, special events spaces, and a variety of multi-media presentation systems. As well, it includes three Boardroom Learning Centres with fully interactive videoconference capabilities. These rooms are used to deliver classes for Smith's Executive and Accelerated MBA programs.

08/26/2026

Why do healthcare leaders keep hiring management consultants? Read more: https://bit.ly/3U84Lwm

While new research suggests hospital consultants show little financial return, Professor Vedat Verter cautions that standard metrics miss the full story, arguing outside advisers should be reserved for short-term, niche technical rollouts, rather than serving as a continuous crutch for everyday operational leadership.

Learn more at the link above.

A week of teamwork, adventure and innovation! The MMIE Class of 2027 took on new challenges in the classroom and outdoor...
08/25/2026

A week of teamwork, adventure and innovation! The MMIE Class of 2027 took on new challenges in the classroom and outdoors — building skills, connections and memories during their on-site session in Kingston earlier this month.

Did you know the Smith MMIE program features three on-sites? These interactive sessions provide opportunities for participants to engage with faculty and classmates, explore course concepts in greater depth and apply learning through collaborative activities.

Discover more about the Smith MMIE program: https://smith.queensu.ca/grad_studies/mei/index.php

Reminder: The TriColour Venture Fund is accepting submissions! Calling all early-stage founders raising a seed round. Th...
08/24/2026

Reminder: The TriColour Venture Fund is accepting submissions!

Calling all early-stage founders raising a seed round. The TriColour Venture Fund is an opportunity to receive an investment of up to $150K in funding. Run through Smith's Centre for Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Social Impact, Canada's first student-advised venture capital fund is looking to invest in companies that demonstrate high innovation potential and capitalize on market opportunities.

Learn more about submission criteria and apply: https://smith.queensu.ca/centres/ceisi/events/tricolour/index.php

Calling all Smith MBA alumni: Join us for the inaugural Smith MBA Alumni Golf Classic — a new tradition we hope will bec...
08/24/2026

Calling all Smith MBA alumni: Join us for the inaugural Smith MBA Alumni Golf Classic — a new tradition we hope will become a cherished annual gathering for the Smith community. Register now: https://bit.ly/4gm6Goj

Hosted at the renowned Scarboro Golf & Country Club, this signature event brings alumni, faculty, students and friends together for a day of golf and connection.

Set on one of Canada’s most prestigious private courses — and the only A.W. Tillinghast–designed course outside the United States — the event is designed to be welcoming to golfers of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced players. It’s an opportunity to enjoy a great round of golf while reconnecting with classmates, meeting new faces and strengthening the professional network that makes the Smith MBA experience so distinctive.

Register now at the link above.

08/21/2026

Leaders are expected to support the well-being of their teams. But what about their own mental health?

Julian Barling, Professor and Borden Chair of Leadership, and Simon Rego, Chief of Psychology at Montefiore Medical Center, examine the unique mental health pressures leaders face, and why supporting leaders can have positive effects throughout an organization.

Discover three important takeaways for leaders and organizations: https://smith.queensu.ca/insight/content/three-things-leaders-must-understand-about-mental-health.php

08/20/2026

What makes the community at Smith so special?

From creating relationships with classmates that will last you a lifetime, to the diversity of perspective, to the support from staff and faculty, students explain why Smith is a place where you'll build meaningful connections.

Explore our programs: https://smith.queensu.ca/academic_programs/index.php

Sixteen months of learning, growth and connection began with 10 immersive days in Kingston.Earlier this month, the Smith...
08/18/2026

Sixteen months of learning, growth and connection began with 10 immersive days in Kingston.

Earlier this month, the Smith Executive MBA - The National Program Class of 2028 began their program with an opening session at Smith School of business designed to build the foundation for their journey ahead.

Over 10+ days, students dove into executive leadership, strategy, negotiations, general management and resiliency, and high-performing teams, all while beginning to build the relationships and deep connections that are such an important part of the EMBA experience.

Beyond academics, the session brought the cohort together through team challenges, wellness activities, waterfront experiences, a 1000 Islands dinner cruise and more.

It was an intensive and energizing introduction to what the Smith EMBA is all about: learning together, challenging yourself, building meaningful connections and developing as a leader.

Learn more about the Smith EMBA - The National Program: https://smith.queensu.ca/mba_programs/emba_nat/index.php

08/17/2026

Extreme heat can not only cause exhaustion in the workplace but can also create a less obvious and poorly understood risk: increasing the likelihood of ordinary workplace injuries.

In this article, Professor Julian Barling, alum Nick Turner, and PhD candidate Kaylee Somerville explore how heat is emerging as a significant workplace safety issue in Canada, contributing to a growing number of preventable injuries and signalling the need for clearer, enforceable heat-safety standards.

Read now: https://smith.queensu.ca/insight/content/the-hidden-workplace-risk-of-extreme-heat.php

08/14/2026

The balance of power inside major accounting firms is changing.

In this article, Bertrand Malsch, PWC/Tom O’Neill Professor of Accounting, explores how changing employee expectations, hybrid work and labour-market pressures are reshaping the relationship between junior accountants and firm leadership.

What does this mean for the future of leadership, mentorship and professional culture in accounting?

Read more from Smith Business Insight: https://smith.queensu.ca/insight/content/the-great-power-shift-inside-accounting.php

08/13/2026

When a competitor makes a bold strategic move, the pressure to respond can feel overwhelming. Is reacting always the right choice?

In this interview, Goce Andrevski, Distinguished Research & Teaching Fellow of Strategy, explores the idea of strategic forbearance: the deliberate decision to hold back, even when a company has the ability to act, and how it might benefit both competitor and opponent.

Watch the full interview now on Smith Business Insight: https://smith.queensu.ca/insight/content/why-smart-leaders-dont-always-react.php

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