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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 over a century ago to creating groundbreaking programs and courses in emerging areas, Smith is at the forefront of preparing students for the business world.

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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.

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Smith’s programs deliver the knowledge, skills and personal development you need to thrive in this ever-changing business world. General management or specialized, professional or research-based, degree or development, full-time or while working, we have a rich portfolio of options.

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Smith MIB Ranked No.1 in Canada by Financial Times

Smith’s Master of International Business (MIB) program continues to lead in Canada and make its mark globally with another top spot in the FT's international ranking, including a Top 20 rank for career progression.

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Smith Master of International Business adds first double-degree option in Asia

MIB students now have the opportunity to spend their second year of study at the HKUST Business School in Hong Kong.

Smith School of Business and the Canadian Paralympic Committee extend partnership

CPC staff and sport members will benefit from professional development and training opportunities that Smith provides through 2032.

New study explores fresh models for wildlife conservation

A cross-collaborative study research with leads from Smith and the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Cornell University supports saving species.

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Smith Business Insight

Exploration, commentary and perspective from Smith faculty and experts.

Beware the AI Trojan Horse at Work

Leaders must proactively set boundaries on how AI is integrated in the workplace — or suffer the consequences

This is Your Brain on Business Travel

Jet lag can affect physical and cognitive capabilities more than most people think—even for seasoned road warriors. Experts say it’s time to wake up to the risks

A Phantom Retirement Crisis?

Why senior homeowners are doing far better than politicians claim, and why a soft real estate market is nothing to fear

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Research@Smith

Creating new knowledge is a central tenet of the Smith School of Business mission. Our research success is the product of the commitment and knowledge of faculty, students, and staff, and our collaborations and partnerships with external organizations.

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Research Excellence

Get to know the researchers pushing the boundaries of knowledge to create impact in management and public policy.

Centres of Focus

Our research centres concentrate on specific areas of focus including sustainable finance, analytics, social impact, business venturing, governance, and more.

World-class Faculty

Smith’s professors and PhD scholars are active in all areas of business and management research, regularly publish in top journals, and are globally renowned.

Research Degrees

Smith MSc and PhD programs offer students the opportunity to develop critical thinking and research skills and delve deeply into specific topics.

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