Program Overview

Introduction to Smith School of Business

The Smith School of Business recognizes the need to enable more women to ascend to senior ranks of management. An MBA can help break down barriers that exist for women looking to advance their careers. The school is making a concerted effort to address this issue through various initiatives.

Motivational Events and Networking Opportunities

The school is a proud supporter of the Women of Influence Luncheon Series, featuring high-profile speakers. These events serve as motivational and inspirational networking opportunities, allowing women to share strategies for achieving success in their careers while maintaining life balance.

Fortť Foundation

The Smith School of Business is the first Canadian business school to join the Fortť Foundation, a group of major corporations, top business schools, and influential non-profit organizations. The foundation is dedicated to directing women towards business education and business leadership roles, as well as working with corporations to attract and retain female talent. Each year, the school awards numerous Fortť Foundation Fellowships to highly qualified women entering the MBA program, including a significant scholarship.

Scholarships

30% Club Scholarship

The school offers the 30% Club Scholarship to a highly qualified woman entering the EMBA program, covering 50% of the program tuition. The scholarship is offered in partnership with the 30% Club, a global organization dedicated to accelerating the representation of women at senior levels in business.

Fortť Scholarship

The school awards a $10,000 Fortť Foundation Fellowship to a highly qualified woman entering the EMBA National program.

Programs

• Undergraduate Programs
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• MBA Programs
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• Graduate Programs
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• Executive Education
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Testimonial

A testimonial from Tracey Cook, EMBA'19, highlights the unique combination of residential sessions and remote boardroom learning, as well as the supportive program environment. She was awarded the 30% Club Scholarship, which supports one female entrant into each EMBA cohort.

Location

The Smith School of Business has campuses in Kingston and Toronto, situated on traditional territories of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat, and Petun First Nations, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit River.