Create Your Pathway from Bishop’s to a Smith Master’s Degree
Smith School of Business, Queen’s University and Bishop’s University are excited to offer an exclusive pathway for eligible Bishop’s students to build on their undergraduate degree with a specialized master’s program at Smith.
Eligible Bishop’s students can choose one of three graduate pathways: international business, finance, or management analytics, and access exclusive partnership benefits.
This Partnership Provides Many Added Benefits
Guaranteed Interview
Receive a guaranteed admissions interview as an eligible Bishop’s student participating in the pathway.
$5,000 Award
If admitted through the pathway, receive a $5,000 award toward your Smith tuition.
Dual Alumni Networks
Build on your Bishop’s connections while joining Smith’s global network of students, alumni, and business leaders.
Degree Options
Smith’s professional master’s degrees will complement your Bishop’s University undergraduate degree with deeper dives into specialized areas.
Master of International Business
- 12–24 months
- Kingston
- Starts September
Smith’s Master of International Business allows you to study business and see the world. Choose the path that’s right for you - single degree, or double degree, with or without an internship ad-on. The curriculum covers topics ranging from understanding the global economy to leading effectively in a cross-cultural context.
Learn more about Master of International Business
Master of Finance - Beijing
- 12 months
- Beijing
- Starts September
The Smith Master of Finance – Beijing is a one-year program starting in September.
Delivered in partnership with the Renmin University of China, the program allows students to earn a Master of Finance from Queen’s University while living and studying in Beijing, one of the world’s most dynamic financial centres.
The curriculum provides rigorous training in financial theory, quantitative analysis, and global capital markets, combined with insights into China’s rapidly evolving financial landscape. Students benefit from exposure to international faculty, industry speakers, and networking opportunities within Beijing’s financial community.
Learn more about Master of Finance - Beijing
Full-time Master of Management Analytics
- 16 months
- Toronto
- Starts September
Designed to equip recent graduates and early-career professionals with advanced analytical and data-driven decision-making skills. The program, delivered at the Smith Toronto facility, includes internship opportunities that enable students to apply analytics tools and methodologies in real-world organizational settings, strengthening both technical and professional competencies.
Learn more about Full-time MMAHow it Works
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Complete Your Undergraduate Degree at Bishop’s
Stay in good academic standing and be on track to complete your Bishop’s undergraduate degree.
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Be Nominated for the Pathway
Eligible students are nominated by Bishop’s to participate in the Bachelor-to-Master pathway.
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Apply to Your Smith Master’s Program
Choose the eligible Smith master’s program that aligns with your background and career goals, and complete the required application for admission.
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Meet With Smith’s Program Team
As a nominated pathway student, you’ll meet with the relevant Smith Program Director or designate to discuss the program and your post-graduation goals.
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Continue Your Studies at Smith
If admitted, you’ll continue to Smith for your specialized master’s degree and receive a $5,000 award toward your tuition.
Looking for Help?
Contact your Bishop’s University advisor to learn more about your pathway options.
rpalmer@ubishops.caStudent Eligibility
Your eligibility depends on the Smith master’s program you choose.
Master of International Business
BBA / BCom or relevant business background.
Program admission details for MIBMaster of Finance - Beijing
BBA / BCom or relevant business background.
Program admission details for MFin BeijingFull-time Master of Management Analytics
Open to a broader range of academic backgrounds, including business, computing, engineering, and social sciences.
Program admission details for FTMMANote: Participation in the pathway and completion of an interview do not guarantee admission. Applicants must meet the admissions requirements of their selected Smith master’s program.
Learning Environments
Smith delivers classes and activities in Kingston and Toronto, Ontario and through innovative remote learning platforms.
Kingston
Kingston is a vibrant business and cultural city strategically located between Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa and within a day’s drive of New York and Boston. It is home to three post-secondary academic institutions and a leader in research and development, fostering innovative startups and growing multinational corporations. Smith School of Business is located on the campus of Queen’s University in the heart of Kingston.
Toronto
Toronto is Canada’s largest city and its business and financial hub. It is an international centre for business and finance, media, industry, telecommunications, technology, consulting, arts and culture and home to many Canadian head offices and multinational corporations. SmithToronto is a state-of-the-art learning facility located in the business and finance core.
Remote Learning
Smith is at the forefront of delivering business education in dynamic and engaging remote formats as part of its programs. With leading technology — including a dedicated, interactive teaching studio — we have been delivering outstanding business education to the classroom, the boardroom, and the desktop for thousands of students for more than a decade.