Smith School of Business is renowned for its excellence, innovation and leadership in business education and research. As the official national business education partner of the Canadian Olympic Committee and a founding partner of Game Plan, Smith is committed to providing award opportunities for athletes across its Professional Graduate, Certificate in Business and Executive Education programs.
Summer Intake: March Application Deadline
Applicants must have an admission decision (i.e. have interviewed and been accepted into a Smith Professional Graduate Program) by either the March 15th or September 15th application deadlines, to be automatically considered for a Game Plan award. Athletes are encouraged to submit their application well in advance of these dates.
March 15th Application Deadline Programs:
Queen’s Executive MBA Americas
Queen’s Master of Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Queen’s Master of International Business
Master of Management Analytics (Blended/Summer)
Master of Digital Product Management
September 15th Application Deadline Programs:
Queen’s Accelerated MBA for Business Graduates
Queen’s Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence
Smith will provide up to 6 awards for MBA Programs and up to 23 awards for Professional Graduate Programs annually.
Summer intake opens February 1, 2025
For Fall admission: Apply between June 1 - August 1
For Winter admission: Apply between October 1 - December 1
For Summer admission: Apply between February 1 - April 1
Smith’s Certificate in Business is a flexible option for athletes who have an undergraduate degree or are currently completing an undergrad. The program is made up of six courses, all offered online, and can be completed from anywhere with an internet connection. You have five years to complete the Certificate and do not need to fulfill in consecutive terms of study. This is a foundational business program – any athlete, regardless of their career goals or aspirations, can benefit from the knowledge gained in the CIB program. Athletes accepted into the CIB can also look to apply for admission/an award into one of the other programs included in the partnership
Up to 120 Awards for Certificate in Business annually.
Ongoing registration
All open-enrollment programs are free of charge. Please note that space is limited, all travel (if a program is offered on-site) is at your own cost acceptance is based on your application. The courses are offered in English only and those on-site will take place in Kingston or Toronto as noted on the schedule. We are pleased to offer a number of programs in virtual learning formats. These new online programs enable you to remotely access top-of-the-line learning and development opportunities, taught by our world renowned faculty. You need to apply a minimum of 14 days before the beginning of the program in order to be considered.
Cancellation: Due to program demand and pre-program preparation, we ask that you carefully consider your schedule before applying for each course. While these courses are offered as part of Smith School of Business’ support of Canadian athletes, typically, cancellations within 16 to 45 days of the program start date are subject to a fee of 50% of the program fee.
Transfer: Participants are not able to transfer to another course. Please carefully determine your interest and availability when filling out your application. Your application will be evaluated based on Education & Training, Experience, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills and Overall Interest. Please note, each athlete is allowed one course per calendar year.
Up to 10 open enrolment seats available. Find the Executive Education program that meets your needs.