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Smith School of Business is renowned for 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 fields today, Smith School of Business is at the forefront of preparing you for the marketplace.

Diversity & Inclusion: 4 Ways Firms Can Rev Up Their Efforts

Diversity & Inclusion: 4 Ways Firms Can Rev Up Their Efforts

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The Smith Experience at Queen's

International
Perspective

Due to its strong reputation, Smith School of Business attracts top students from across Canada and around the world. The School maintains international exchange partnerships with over 100 respected business schools in 37 countries, and welcomes more than 300 international exchange students annually.

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The Power
of Teams

Smith School of Business has been a pioneer in the important area of team-based learning, utilizing an approach that is far more sophisticated and integrated than that used at other business schools. Our students graduate better-prepared to lead and be productive members of today's collaborative workforce.

Experiential
Learning

We recognize that there is often no substitute to the learning imparted by hands-on experience. Our students put theories and best practices to the test through internships, new venture opportunities, and student-run businesses, including Canada's first hedge fund run by MBA and graduate students.

Committed to
Student Success

Our dedication to student success extends well beyond the innovative classroom experience. Our comprehensive career support programs, coaching services, alumni networking events and life-long learning opportunities are all designed to help our students realize their goals and ambitions.

Learning Environment

Goodes Hall, the home of Smith School of Business, combines an exquisitely restored 45,000 square foot 120-year-old Victorian schoolhouse with 143,000 square feet of bold new design and structure. The building is named in honour of the family of Mel Goodes, a Commerce '57 alumnus and former Chairman & CEO of Warner-Lambert worldwide.

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Faculty and Research

Smith School of Business has a long and impressive record of innovative and high quality research. Our mission is to advance business and society through excellence in research, and to improve the practice of management and leadership.

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  • Goodes Commons
  • MBA students in the Atrium of Goodes Hall
  • The west side of Goodes Hall in the spring
  • A state-of-the-art classroom in Goodes Hall
  • The on-site Starbucks off Goodes Commons
  • Smith School of Business Downtown Toronto location
  • Students enjoy the summer sun outside Goodes Hall
  • Queen’s Commerce students in a Goodes Hall meeting room
  • A view of Lake Ontario from the Smith Toronto location
  • One-to-one coaching – a hallmark of Smith School of Business
  • Goodes Hall in winter
  • Live and interactive videoconference classes across North America
  • Personal work stations in an MBA team room
  • The Donald Gordon Conference Centre – home of Queen's Executive Education
  • Accelerated MBA students at the Donald Gordon Conference Centre
  • Classroom at the Donald Gordon Conference Centre
  • Master of Management Analytics students in a Goodes Hall meeting room

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Unfamiliarity with Diversity and Inclusion in Canadian Workplaces Underscores Need for More Work

Kingston, Ont. – As an important step in solving organizational diversity and inclusion challenges, and to develop more inclusive leaders, Smith School of Business and Catalyst Canada, a global non-profit organization dedicated to advancing women in business, have announced a strategic partnership.

The winter issue of Smith Magazine is now out

Kingston, Ont. – Smith Magazine, for alumni and friends of Smith School of Business, features school news, in-depth stories, profiles of fascinating graduates and faculty, as well as updates from alumni from around the world.

Smith students win Vector Scholarships in Artificial Intelligence

Toronto, Ont. – Smith School of Business students are among the first to receive new scholarships that recognize promising AI talent in Ontario.

Smith Founders’ Pledge launches at UPstart Venture Challenge

Toronto, Ont. – Smith Founders’ Pledge, a new way for Smith alumni to support the next generation of entrepreneurs, was announced at the UPstart Venture Challenge on Dec. 4.

Publications

Annual Report

2017/2018 Year in Review

Year in Review highlights Smith accomplishments of the past year. In this newly revised edition, we focus on the school’s efforts around entrepreneurship and innovation, social impact, and analytics and artificial intelligence. We also highlight Smith’s growing global reach, business research excellence, and how today’s students benefit through alumni support.

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Smith Magazine

The magazine for alumni and friends of Smith School of Business is published twice a year. It features school news, in-depth stories, profiles of fascinating graduates and faculty, as well as updates from alumni from around the world.

AACSB Accreditation

Smith School of Business has been accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the world's largest business school accreditation body.

equis accreditation

Smith School of Business achieved unconditional EQUIS accreditation in 2006 and is a member of EFMD – the European Foundation for Management Development.

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