Customize Your Program
Your MBA should be a personalized journey that aligns with your specific career goals. Explore our diverse customization options, including the invaluable Internship Option for hands-on experience, a range of focused Program Specializations, ambitious Double Degree Options for interdisciplinary expertise, and dynamic Experiential Learning opportunities that bring real-world challenges into the classroom.
Internship Option
The optional for-credit, paid internship within the Smith Full-time MBA extends the program to 16 months, allowing you to significantly enhance your career prospects by combining academic excellence with meaningful industry experience.
This 4-month module is the ultimate “experiential learning” opportunity; providing a chance to apply in-demand skills, make new career connections and gain the practical knowledge that will set you apart in the job market.
Why choose the internship track?
- Accelerate your ROI: Getting paid while you gain work experience is more than a tuition offset. It establishes a career trajectory that will pay off for decades to come.
- Expand your network: Build industry connections with top employers, opening doors for your first post-MBA role and long after graduation.
- Explore new career paths: For those seeking a career pivot, an internship allows you to test-drive a new industry or role before you graduate.
- Apply your learning: Bridge theory and practice by applying your learning in a professional setting.
- Gain Canadian experience: For international students, it’s an opportunity to access the domestic job market and gain professional experience within Canada.
Program Specializations
Students may choose a specialization during the elective phase of the program. We have consulted broadly with industry experts, corporate recruiters and academics in developing the content for these specializations.
Students completing a specialization earn both an MBA and a Graduate Certificate in their area of specialization.
Those who decide not to specialize may complete the General Management option. This option requires students to choose elective courses in a variety of different areas.
Choose from the following specializations
Consulting
Success in consulting requires a combination of qualitative and quantitative skills as well as the ability to work effectively in diverse teams. The Consulting specialization is designed to equip students with problem-solving frameworks, change management best practices and the analytical tools required to effectively manage the challenges and opportunities faced by companies today.
Digital Business
All organizations must adapt to and lead digital business if they are to be successful in the global economy. The Digital Business and Strategy specialization will teach students to understand the interplay between traditional and digital business models and equip them with the tools required to modernize organizational strategy and practice to create and capture value for the digital future.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
The ability to create and innovate are required management skills in today’s economy. The specialization in Entrepreneurship and Innovation gives students the skills and experiences that prepare them for careers as entrepreneurs or innovators in corporate settings.
Finance
The increasing globalization and sophistication of the finance sector requires managers with cutting-edge knowledge in order to make an impact. The Finance specialization provides students with the tools to quickly move from theory to real-world applications and is particularly valuable to those pursuing a career in investment banking, asset management or financial analysis.
Management Analytics
Today, with advancing technologies, most companies and organizations find themselves awash in a sea of data, but lacking the human resources, tools and knowledge to use it to create competitive advantage.
Marketing & Sales
The foundation for success of any business in any industry is the ability to attract interest in, and ultimately sell, its products and services by delivering value to its customers. This specialization teaches students the design and implementation of sales and marketing strategies and tactics based on the underpinnings of customer behaviour and value while providing hands-on opportunities to apply different sales and marketing tools to different business contexts.
Double Degree Options
Learn how you can apply some of your MBA credits to a second Master’s degree.
In today’s competitive environment, there are some career paths that demand a level of technical specialization beyond the scope of an MBA program. Smith School of Business Double Degree options are designed to accommodate these demands by allowing you to apply some of your MBA credits to a second Master’s degree.
You can choose from these seven double degree options:
There are 2 options for completing the MBA/MMAI double degree.
Option 1: Completing the MBA first
In this option, upon completing the Kingston-based Full-time MBA program in December, you would enter the MMAI program in Toronto the following May. The MMAI program can be completed while you work. Some of your MBA course credits may be transferable and, in these cases, your tuition fees for the MMAI program will be reduced accordingly.
You may also choose to take a longer hiatus between programs and enter the MMAI program at a later date.
Option 2: Completing the MMAI first (recommended)
In this option, you would start the MMAI program in May. Upon completing the Toronto-based MMAI program in April, you may enter the Full-time MBA program in Kingston the following January. Some of your MMAI course credits may be transferable and, in these cases, your tuition fees for the MBA program will be reduced accordingly.
You may also choose to take a longer hiatus between programs and enter the MBA program at a later date.
There are 3 options for completing the MBA/MFin double degree.
Option 1: Completing the MBA first (recommended)
In this option, upon completing the MBA program in December, you would enter the MFin program in Toronto starting the following July. The MFin program can be completed while you work. Some of your MBA course credits may be transferable and, in these cases, your tuition fees for the MFin program will be reduced accordingly.
You may also choose to take a longer hiatus between programs and enter the MFin program at a later date.
Option 2: Completing the MFin first
In this option, upon completing the Toronto-based MFin program in May, you may enter the full-time MBA program in Kingston starting the following January. Some of your MFin course credits may be transferable and, in these cases, your tuition fees for the MBA program will be reduced accordingly.
You may also choose to take a longer hiatus between programs and enter the MBA program at a later date.
Option 3: Completing the MBA and MFin concurrently
It is possible to complete the two programs concurrently in a shorter time frame. To learn more, please contact us
There are 2 options for completing the MBA/MMA double degree.
Option 1: Completing the MBA first (recommended)
In this option, upon completing the Kingston-based Full-time MBA program in December, you may enter the MMA program immediately in January. The MMA program can be completed while you work, in one of two formats. Some of your MBA course credits may be transferable and, in these cases, your tuition fees for the MMA program will be reduced accordingly.
You may also choose to take a longer hiatus between programs and enter the MMA program at a later date. The MMA offers start dates in January and April.
Option 2: Completing the MMA first
In this option, it is recommended that you start the MMA program in January via either the in-person or blended learning format. Upon completing the MMA program in December, you may enter the Full-time MBA program in Kingston immediately in January. Some of your MMA course credits may be transferable and, in these cases, your tuition fees for the MBA program will be reduced accordingly.
You may also choose to take a longer hiatus between programs and enter the MBA program at a later date. In this case, you may start the MMA program in January or April.
There are 3 options for completing the MBA/MDPM double degree.
Option 1: Completing the MBA first (recommended)
In this option, upon completing the MBA program in December, you would enter the MDPM program (online) starting the following September. The MDPM program can be completed while you work. Some of your MBA course credits may be transferable and, in these cases, your tuition fees for the MDPM program will be reduced accordingly.
You may also choose to take a longer hiatus between programs and enter the MDPM program at a later date.
Option 2: Completing the MDPM first
In this option, upon completing the online MDPM program in September, you may enter the MBA program in Kingston starting the following January. Some of your MDPM course credits may be transferable and, in these cases, your tuition fees for the MBA program will be reduced accordingly.
You may also choose to take a longer hiatus between programs and enter the MBA program at a later date.
Option 3: Completing the MBA and MDPM concurrently
It is possible to complete the two programs concurrently in a shorter time frame. To learn more, please contact us
There are 2 options for completing the MBA/MFIT double degree.
Option 1: Completing the MBA first (recommended)
Upon completing the MBA program in December, you would enter the MFIT program in Toronto starting the next month in January. The MFIT program can be completed while you work. Some of your MBA course credits may be transferable and, in these cases, your tuition fees for the MFIT program will be reduced accordingly.
You may also choose to take a longer hiatus between programs and enter the MFIT program at a later date.
Option 2: Completing the MFIT first
Upon completing the Toronto-based MFIT program in December, you would enter the full-time MBA program in Kingston starting the next month in January. Some of your MFIT course credits may be transferable and, in these cases, your tuition fees for the MBA program will be reduced accordingly.
You may also choose to take a longer hiatus between programs and enter the MBA program at a later date.
Queen’s J.D. and MBA degrees will be conferred at the completion of the Combined Program after all requirements for both degrees have been completed.
Program Structure
| Year One | The first year would be spent taking a first year full course load in the J.D. Program |
| Year Two | September to December is spent in the J.D. Program. January to December is spent in the MBA Program |
| Year Three | January to April is spent at the J.D. Program |
| Year Four | September until April is spent fulfilling the remaining course requirements in the J.D. Program |
Students within the combined program must successfully complete:
The Upper Year Compulsory Course of Civil Procedure. At least 4 credits in ‘management-related’ law courses (these courses are identified in the Faculty of Law Calendar and include, but are not limited to): Administrative Law; Law & Economics, International Business Crime, Taxation, Labour Law.)
Students enrolled in the Combined Program will additionally be permitted to use up to 12 credits in the Smith MBA program as credits that can be used toward completion of the J.D. degree (the “cross-crediting program”).
Application Process
Application to the Combined Program will require separate applications to the Faculty of Law and the School of Business.
Begin Your Law Application
Applicants who are accepted into the Queen’s JD Program can begin their application to the Full-time MBA at Smith as long as they complete the requirements under each program. Applications to the FTMBA Program are processed mid-May each year, for the next intake (upon completion of the first year of the JD law program). Your FTMBA Application is required to be completed for eligibility, therefore it is encouraged to apply well in advance of this deadline for consideration. Please note we require your first year JD transcripts before making a final decision on an application.
The minimum requirements for admission to the Combined Program are:
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A four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university. Successful candidates will typically possess a cumulative undergraduate average of at least B+ (76% - 79%) with an average of A- (80% - 84%).
Queen’s Law looks at your best 2 years. We define a “best year” as your highest scoring Fall & Winter terms that were completed at a full load. Queen’s Law considers an average of 4/5 classes per term over the fall and winter terms to still be a full load. Meaning, you can take 3 in one term and 5 in the other and still meet the average of 4. We will use your 2 best years to calculate your competitive GPA. Summer terms, part-time loads, and those done on exchange are not factored into this average. In the event that you do not have 2 years that meet this criteria, we will assess you based on your CGPA.
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All applicants must write the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and submit a copy as part of the admissions qualifications for the full time MBA program. The minimum LSAT score is 157 (72nd percentile).
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If applicable, an acceptable score on one of the approved English facility tests (TOEFL, IELTS, or MELAB).
Accelerated Path to Combined Program
A student may complete the Combined Program within 3 ½ years (instead of the normal four years). After fulfilling the first year J.D. course requirements, students may take courses in the International Law Spring Program at the International Study Centre at Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, United Kingdom in Year Two.
Students who pursue this option can earn 9 credits in the International Business Law Module, which count as credits for purposes of the J.D. degree. If a student earned 9 courses through the International Business Law Module - as well as 6 credits through the cross-crediting program - they would earn a combined total of 15 credits toward their J.D. degree, which would permit them to complete the Combined Program by the end of December of the fourth year.
This combined program is designed to develop healthcare providers and healthcare administrators who have a deeper understanding of the business of healthcare and to provide innovative solutions to the challenges that will face healthcare in the foreseeable future. This is the only program of its kind in the world, offered by Smith School of Business in conjunction with the Queen’s University Faculty of Health Sciences.
Program Structure
The students will be enrolled in the MBA program from January until December, they will start the MSc (HQ) program in August and do both MBA and MSc (HQ) concurrently from August until December. Candidates will complete the MSc (HQ) program from the following January to April timeframe and will complete the two degrees in 16 months. Convocation for both programs will occur in May.
| Jan-June | MBA Core |
| July-Dec | MBA Electives |
| Aug-Dec | MSc (HQ) concurrent with MBA |
| Jan-April | MSc (HQ) |
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission to the combined program are:
- A four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university. Successful candidates will typically possess a cumulative undergraduate average of at least B+ (76% - 79%) with an average of A- (80% - 84%) in years 3 and 4.
- All applicants must write the General Management Admission Test (GMAT) and achieve a minimum score of 600.
- If applicable, an acceptable score on one of the approved English facility tests (TOEFL, IELTS, or MELAB).
Application Process
Application to the combined program will require separate applications to the Master of Science in Healthcare Quality and the School of Business.
Applicants who are accepted into the combined program will be guaranteed a place in both the Faculty of Health Sciences and the School of Business as long as they complete the requirements under each program.
Program Fees
Please contact an advisor
Learn Through Experience
Experiential learning, or “learning by doing” is an important aspect of the Full-time MBA program at Smith. See below for details on some of the opportunities we provide to extend your degree extends beyond the classroom.
Earn a Certificate in Social Impact
Lead the way to a better world. We can connect you to the knowledge and networks that will place you at the intersection of business and social impact.
Earn a Certificate in Social Impact and focus your learning by specializing in one of four topic areas: sustainability, social finance, social innovation/entrepreneurship, and values-based leadership.
In addition to the mandatory course in Corporate Social Responsibility, this Certificate requires a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer outreach activities, attendance at a responsible leadership related conference, additional readings, and exposure to responsible leadership concepts through either completing a consulting project, or by planning and hosting a responsible leadership workshop/speaker event.
Other Learning Opportunities
The Tricolour Venture Fund
The Tricolour Venture Fund is Canada’s first student-advised venture capital fund. This VC fund allows MBA students at Smith to gain hands-on experience in managing a multi-million dollar fund. Students meet directly with potential portfolio companies, assessing the opportunities, conducting due diligence and making recommendations to the investment Advisory Board - a committee of seasoned entrepreneurs, angel investors, and venture capitalists. The fund is seeded with contributions from alumni and friends of Smith and Queen’s, and all proceeds from the fund are reinvested into maintaining and expanding this innovative educational program.
Queen’s University Alternative Assets Fund
Queen’s University Alternative Assets Fund is the only student run hedge fund in North America and was the brainchild of four MBA students from Smith School of Business. The fund was established with the support and assistance of Executive-In-Residence, Peter Copestake, former Senior Vice President and Treasurer at Manulife Financial Corporation. The student management group consists of an Executive Committee and teams of analysts. They are supported by an Advisory Committee of industry professionals. This fund is also seeded with contributions from alumni and friends of Smith and Queen’s, and all proceeds contribute to the maintenance and expansion of the fund.
Management Consulting Project
The Management Consulting Project is part of the Consulting specialization stream. You will work with a company or organization to analyze a real-world business challenge and develop a comprehensive set of recommendations and implementation plans to address it
New Venture Project
The New Venture Project is part of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship specialization stream. For this project, you will develop a business case and comprehensive launch plan for a new company, product or service. Every year, several graduates of the program turn their New Venture Projects into reality, often with the support of our Dare to Dream Internship Program.
Integrative Project
The Integrative Project runs through the first 6 months of the program and provides the opportunity to work with your teammates to apply classroom learning to a real-world business situation.
Professional Designations
While in the program, you may choose to begin working on any of these professional designations.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Those interested in pursuing their CFA designation have access to CFA resources, sample exams, networking opportunities as well as CFA scholarships that cover the cost of the membership and provide a discount toward the cost of writing the Level 1 Exam.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
The Project Management Institute recognizes the Project Management elective course offered in our Consulting stream as the required contact hours a student needs to be eligible to write the PMP exam. See our website for more details.
Certified Management Consultant
In addition to completing the required course, a total of 3600 hours of consulting experience is required to qualify for the CMC designation. Students may submit experience gained through the Full-time MBA program towards this requirement.
