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This is business now.

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.

Smith School of Business

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.

Queen's University 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

1st in Canada. 6th in the world.

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Smith School of Business and the Canadian Paralympic Committee extend partnership

Strategic partnership focused on increasing education opportunities to enhance the overall sport system in Canada. CPC staff and sport members will benefit from professional development and training opportunities that Smith provides through 2032.

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Smith celebrates excellence in teaching and research

The 2025 Research Excellence Awards celebrated the contributions of six faculty and two students to excellence in teaching and research.

Smith and WU Vienna partner on new undergraduate double degree

Beginning Fall 2025, undergraduate students entering their second year of study at Smith and WU can apply for this unique learning experience to split their studies between Smith’s campus in Kingston, Canada, and WU’s campus in Vienna, Austria.

Smith’s TriColour Venture Fund makes a Grüvi investment

Canada’s first student-advised venture capital fund, an experiential learning opportunity for MBA and Commerce students, recently invested in an alumni-founded business.

Our Programs

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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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Thought Leadership

Smith Business Insight

Exploration, commentary and perspective from Smith faculty and experts.

How AI is Upending Digital Marketing

As technology accelerates and consumer expectations evolve, marketers must proceed with both caution and innovation

What Is Geoeconomics?

The return to a time when economic tools are wielded for political power

Have Employers Hijacked Mindfulness?

Meditation, self-compassion and similar practices can help employees thrive in challenging workplaces—or make them vulnerable to exploitation

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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

Our annual Research Excellence Awards celebrate the outstanding research progress of professors and students in a number of categories.

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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