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At Smith School of Business, we recognize the need to enable more women to ascend to the senior ranks of management. An MBA can help break down the barriers that exist for women looking to advance their careers. Smith is making a concerted effort to address this issue. In addition to hosting Women and the MBA events across Canada, we have also implemented a number of initiatives to attract and support women within our programs.
Smith School of Business is a proud supporter of the Women of Influence Luncheon Series. These events, featuring high-profile speakers, serve as motivational and inspirational networking events, allowing women to share strategies for achieving success in their careers while maintaining life balance.
Learn more about Women of Influence.
“Being part of the Women in Leadership Club, while pursuing my MBA, allowed me to make lifelong connections with other young women leaders, both within Smith School of Business as well as at external organizations.”
Smith School of Business is the first Canadian business school to join Forté Foundation. This group of major corporations, top business schools and influential non-profit organizations is dedicated to directing women towards business education and business leadership roles, as well as working with corporations to more effectively attract and retain female talent. Each year, Smith awards numerous Forté Foundation Fellowships to highly qualified women entering the MBA program. These Fellowships include a significant scholarship. We also guarantee a scholarship to all qualified MBALaunch candidates that meet our requirements and are offered acceptance to the Full-time MBA program.
The Foundation hosts educational and networking events, provides scholarship and intern opportunities, and provides a wealth of relevant research and online resources, all helping women to achieve success in their careers. Learn more about the Forté Foundation.
Compared to other schools, we have consistently seen higher than average enrollment of women in the Smith MBA.
36% | women in the 2017 class |
35% | women in the 2018 class |
36% | women in the 2019 class |
37% | women in the 2020 class |
44% | women in the 2021 class |
“Smith School of Business recognizes the importance of having equitable representation amongst their cohorts and hosts one of the highest male/female program ratios, relative to other Canadian business schools. Their partnership with the Forté Foundation further highlights the commitment Smith places on the importance of women in leadership. As a Smith Forté Fellow, I was given access to scholarships, learning opportunities, and networking events that promote women business leaders. Joining the Women in Leadership Club at Smith has given me the confidence to use my voice and has allowed me to learn from other women, and our allies, so we can have these important conversations and seek impact where it matters.”
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, formed a strategic partnership in 2019. Smith and Catalyst will explore new frontiers of inclusive leadership through training, content, research and a discussion forum to develop and disseminate new knowledge to Smith students and corporate Canada.
Learn moreabout the Catalyst-Smith Research Hub & Discussion ForumWe are currently offline. Our business hours are Monday to Friday 8AM to 4PM EST & Saturday 8AM to 12PM EST.
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