Earn a Master’s Degree from Canada’s Smith School of Business
The International Pathway Program offers a seamless transition from your undergraduate studies to a Master’s degree at the prestigious Smith School of Business, positioning you for global career success. Gain access to specialized expertise, elite corporate networks, and world-class career coaching to enhance your professional trajectory.
Join one of three Smith programs: Master of International Business, Full-time Master of Management Analytics, or Master of Finance Beijing.
Benefits of the Pathway Program
- Expand your global network
- Specialize in an area of interest and broaden your horizons
- Access corporate networking, faculty, and alumni support from Smith School of Business
- Receive coaching and career support from Smith’s top-ranked Career Advancement Centre
- Enhance your employability and career prospects by earning a Master’s degree from a top Canadian business school
- Personalized application support with a guaranteed interview
- Scholarship opportunities available
Program Structure
- Step 1: Complete Bachelor’s Requirements
- Step 2: Your home school will nominate you to apply to Smith School of Business
- Step 3: Complete Master’s Requirements at Smith School of Business
Questions?
If you have questions about the process or program, please email smithB2M@queensu.ca .
How it Works
The Process
- Be an enrolled student at one of our international pathway partner schools.
- Complete the selection process at your home school to be nominated to Smith School of Business. Check with your home school for details.
- After you have been nominated to attend Smith, you will receive an email with a link to an online application.
- Complete your application as instructed and you will receive an "application confirmation" email.
- All required application steps must be completed to confirm your eligibility for the Smith program.
- Once your application and documents have been assessed, you will receive a formal acceptance letter from Smith and further details regarding your next steps.
2026 Timeline
| Februrary – March | Nominations |
| March – April | Complete Applications |
| April – May | Offers Issued |
| Summer | Program Onboarding |
| Fall | Students Begin Master’s Program |
Available Programs
Master of International Business
There are a variety of ways to pursue the Master of International Business degree. Whichever option you choose, you will spend a significant portion of the program on the campus of one of our international business school partners, providing a valuable cross-cultural learning experience.
Full-time Master of Management Analytics
Designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals, this program prepares you for real-world impact in analytics and AI. It combines advanced technical training, strategic business insight, and hands-on experience to launch your career in just 16 months.
Master of Finance — Beijing
Earn your Master of Finance degree in one year while living in China and studying on campus at Renmin University. Graduates pursue their careers in China or take their insights and experience to Canada or other markets.
Living & Learning in Canada
A study permit is required for anyone that wants to study in Canada for 6 months or more. Study permits will only be issued for study at Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) of which Queen’s University is one.
For details on acquiring a Study Permit and the requirements, please visit Queen's University International Centre (QUIC).
It is important to apply for your study permit as soon as you receive an offer of admission from Smith School of Business because it can take several months to complete the application process.