Smith Business News
Smith and WU Vienna partner on new undergraduate double degree
July 2, 2025Kingston, Ont. — Smith School of Business (Smith) is excited to announce a new undergraduate double-degree offering in partnership with WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business). Beginning in Fall 2025, undergraduate students entering their second year of study at Smith and WU will have the opportunity to apply for this unique learning experience.
TriColour Venture Fund makes a Grüvi investment
June 26, 2025Kingston, Ont. — Why did you choose Smith for your MBA? Current candidates and alumni are all too familiar with this common MBA interview question. For some, it was Smith’s team-based learning approach, for others the one-year structure of its Full-time MBA program; for Tanvi Baddula, it was the TriColour Venture Fund (TCVF).
Smith celebrates excellence in teaching and research
June 5, 2025Kingston, Ont. – Last month, the Smith community gathered to celebrate the contribution of its students and faculty to excellence in teaching and research through its 2025 Research Excellence Awards.
Smith School of Business and the Canadian Paralympic Committee extend partnership
May 21, 2025Ottawa, May 21, 2025 – The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and Smith School of Business (Smith) have announced the extension of their strategic partnership focused on increasing education opportunities to enhance the overall sport system in Canada.
2025 Dare to Dream winners announced
May 12, 2025Kingston, Ont. – Four early-stage business ventures have been awarded funding via Smith’s Dare to Dream program.
ISF Marks Five Years Building Canada’s Sustainable Finance Capacity; Announces New Leadership
May 6, 2025Toronto/Kingston, Ont. – The Institute for Sustainable Finance, housed at Smith School of Business, is celebrating five years as the first-ever collaborative hub bringing academia, the private sector and government together to create the critical conditions for Canadian leadership on sustainable finance.
Smith School of Business welcomes nine Team Canada Athletes this spring
March 31, 2025Toronto/Kingston, Ont. – Today, Smith School of Business, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Game Plan announced a new cohort of Team Canada athletes that will be welcomed into the Smith community.
Smith MBA tops Financial Times ranking for career services for 5th year
February 18, 2025Kingston, Ont. – The Full-time MBA at Smith School of Business received several top rankings in the most recent Financial Times Global MBA Ranking, including No. 1 in Canada for career services. This is the fifth year in a row that career services at Smith has received this ranking.
Dr. Lynnette Purda begins term as Interim Dean
January 6, 2025Kingston, Ont. – Lynnette Purda, Professor and RBC Fellow of Finance, has stepped into the role of Interim Dean of Smith School of Business. Dr. Purda most recently served as Associate Dean (Graduate Programs) overseeing Smith’s MSc and PhD in Management programs. Her 18-month appointment as Dean began Jan. 1.
Kinnear New Venture Competition: 2024 Winners Announced
December 9, 2024Kingston, Ont. – Smith’s Centre for Entrepreneurship Innovation & Social Impact has awarded a total of $10,000 to new ventures as part of its annual Paul & Tom Kinnear New Venture Competition.
Smith's Master of International Business announces first double-degree option in South America
December 4, 2024Kingston, Ont. – Smith School of Business has added a new double-degree option for students studying in its Master of International Business (MIB) program. Beginning in 2025, students will have the option to study at Fundação Getulio Vargas Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo (FGV EAESP), one of the top business schools in Brazil.
Certificate in Professional Impact Analysis addresses industry need for thorough impact measurement
November 6, 2024Kingston, Ont. – In an era where businesses and governments are increasingly held accountable for their environmental, social and economic impacts, the need for accurate assessment and reporting has never been more critical. Smith's Centre for Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Social Impact (CEISI) is offering the Certificate in Professional Impact Analysis (CPIA) to equip professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to measure and communicate their organization's impact effectively.
Financial Times releases 2024 EMBA Rankings
October 15, 2024Kingston, Ont. – Smith School of Business’ two Executive MBA programs have been ranked among the top 75 EMBA programs in the world by the Financial Times (FT).