Bishop's University partners with Smith School of Business at Queen's to offer graduate study pathway

SHERBROOKE, QC, Oct. 28, 2026 /CNW/ -- Bishop's University has established a new partnership with Smith School of Business at Queen's University to offer a streamlined pathway for undergraduate students at the Williams School of Business to pursue advanced business studies at Smith.

Through the partnership, students will receive a guaranteed admissions interview for three of Smith's specialized master's programs. Successful applicants will also receive a $5,000 tuition award.

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"Our graduates have a long tradition of pursuing graduate business studies at Queen's, including David Williams, for whom our school is named," says Dr. Margaret Shepherd, Dean of the Williams School of Business at Bishop's University. "This partnership builds on those enduring connections, creating new opportunities for students to complement the strong academic foundation and experiential learning they gain at WSB with specialized graduate education at Smith. We are delighted to help the next generation extend that tradition, broaden their perspectives and pursue their ambitions."

Eligible students in their final year of study at Bishop's will have the opportunity to complement their bachelor's degree with either the Master of International Business in Kingston, Ont., Full-time Master of Management Analytics in Toronto, Ont., or Master of Finance in Beijing, China.

"We are excited about the opportunity to partner with Bishop's. By combining their strong undergraduate preparation with our core strength in building market‑ready master's programs, we accelerate employability, expand global learning opportunities, and integrate new talent into Smith's vibrant community of professionals," says Kerri Regan, Senior Director, Full-time MBA, Global Online MBA and Master of International Business programs, Smith School of Business. "The guaranteed interviews and $5,000 scholarships help remove barriers so qualified students can move quickly from study to meaningful impact.

To learn more about Bishop's pathway option with Smith visit smithqueens.com/pathways.

ABOUT BISHOP'S UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1843 and located on the traditional territory of the Abenaki people (W8banakiak wdakiw8k), Bishop's University is an English-language institution in the Eastern Townships of Québec -- one of Canada's most distinctive academic settings where studying in English while living in Frenc-speaking Canada is part of the education itself. Our 550-acre campus is home to a highly engaged community where students are challenged to grow beyond what they already know academically, personally, and experientially.

Research and creativity are central to Bishop's University's mission. We empower our faculty, undergraduates, and graduate students to contribute research, scholarly inquiry, innovation, and knowledge creation across diverse fields of study. Our researchers generate new knowledge driven by collaboration and interdisciplinary exchange that has direct relevance and measurable impact for communities, partners, and end users. Our students participate at every stage, from the first lines of inquiry to publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Bishop's is home to five Canada Research Chairs, a Jarislowsky Chair, and robust external research funding, anchored by a research culture that pairs rigorous inquiry with close faculty-student mentorship. Innovative and impactful research takes place across Business, Education, Humanities, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and Social Sciences. Graduate offerings include a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD), Master's programs in Physics, Computer Science, and Education, as well as an Individualized Master's program supporting interdisciplinary research. 

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