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Career Outcomes & Support

Career Data (2022–2024 class years)

Employment by Industry

Employment by Job Function

41% of MSc graduates continue in academia
39% of MSc graduates go into industry

Types of Roles

For those who do not pursue a PhD

  • Business Analyst
  • Business Strategy Advisor
  • Client Value Lead
  • Consultant
  • Data Scientist
  • Digital Product Lead
  • Director
  • Financial Analyst
  • Human Resource Professional
  • Research Scientist

Coaching &
Career Support

Although many MSc students may decide to pursue their studies further in a PhD program, some students seek new research-based opportunities in industry or as consultants. In today’s competitive business environment, career success requires focused, strategic career management. The Career Advancement Centre at Smith provides comprehensive services and resources to achieve your career goals including:

  • Career direction and exploration
  • Personal branding (Resume, Cover Letter, Professional Pitch and LinkedIn)
  • Networking opportunities
  • On-campus recruiting
  • Online resources
  • Job offers and salary negotiations

Recruiting

The CAC’s Corporate Relations team coordinates on-campus recruiting, and an online student resume book to connect students and employers. You also have 24/7 access to QUEST, our career management platform which includes job postings, and a database containing salary information and job interview questions as experienced by past Smith students.

Career Coaching:
Our team of professional Career Coaches is available to work with you to define your career objectives, and, if required, help shape your job-search strategy and fine-tune your resume, cover letter and interview skills.

Career Development Sessions:
Smith provides career-related information sessions, master classes, workshops and tutorials to help you create and implement effective career management strategies that suite your unique goals.

Online Resources:
Smith also provides a broad range of career education online resources for to help you develop all the skills necessary to effectively plan and proactively manage your career.

Industry Networking Events:
Exclusively for our MSc students, the “Toronto Trek” is a signature event that offers an inside look at life after the program. Spend a day in Toronto connecting with accomplished alumni, exploring diverse career paths, and gaining firsthand industry insights. This immersive experience combines professional development with intimate networking, helping you build meaningful relationships that can shape your future success.

Career Education Curriculum

Career Management Foundations

The Smith School of Business Career Education curriculum is comprehensive and adaptable. Our various delivery methods offer students the opportunity to make intentional choices aligned to their unique learning needs and career goals.

At the core of this programming is our Career Management Foundations program (CMF), which is delivered as an asynchronous, self-directed career education course, available 24/7 on our CAC portal. The content is provided via 8 modules and students can consume as much, or as little detail as they wish. Learning activities include: videos, interactive content, worksheets and comprehension checks.

Encompassing all of our career education curriculum is our 1:1 coaching model, that allows students to meet with our team of certified Career Coaches who will help to support each student achieving their career goals throughout their unique career journey.