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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.
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.
Smith Business Insight
Exploration, commentary and perspective from Smith faculty and experts.
The Green Future of AI
Can energy-hogging artificial intelligence actually turn out to be an important sustainability tool?
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
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