Women and the MBA

At Queen's School of Business, we recognize the need to enable more women to ascend to the senior ranks of management. An MBA can help break down the barriers that exist for women looking to advance their careers. Queen's is making a concerted effort to address this issue. In addition to hosting Women and the MBA events across Canada, we have also implemented a number of initiatives to attract and support women within our programs.

We are pleased to see that the enrollment of women in our MBA programs is increasing. In fact, 30% of our current class of full-time MBA participants are women, well above the national average.  With our continued efforts to assist women in achieving their career goals, we hope to see these numbers continue to grow.

Forté Foundation

Queen’s School of Business is the first Canadian business school to join Forté Foundation. This group of major corporations, top business schools and influential non-profit organizations is dedicated to directing women towards business education and business leadership roles, as well as working with corporations to more effectively attract and retain female talent. Each year, Queen's awards Forté Foundation Fellowships to two highly qualified women entering the MBA program. These Fellowships include a significant scholarship.

The Foundation hosts educational and networking events, provides scholarship and intern opportunities, and provides a wealth of relevant research and online resources, all helping women to achieve success in their careers.

Motivational Events and Networking Opportunities

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

Flexible and Customizable Programs

Queen's MBA programs are designed with individuality in mind.  We recognize that not everyone approaches our programs with the same skill sets, experiences or ambitions.  We take the time to determine each participant's strengths and developmental needs, before creating a Personal Learning Pathway™ - a customized package of courses, coaching and developmental opportunities designed to ensure success in the program.