Distinctive Strengths and Identity

We are a business school with two prestigious global accreditations. As one of only eight Canadian business schools accredited by both the and the , we strive for excellence and leadership across all academic domains.

Our EFMD accreditation is reinforced through the , which assesses our societal, economic, and environmental impact and supports continuous improvement aligned with global standards. Learn more about our impact.

Our faculty expertise and commitment to the position us as leaders in responsible business and organizational practice with a focus on positive social impact. Our traditional focus on entrepreneurial thinking and innovation, alongside a strong foundation in core and emerging disciplinary areas, reflect our commitment to ensuring learners acquire essential management knowledge and skills. This approach, coupled with practical engagement outside the classroom, helps our learners develop the problem-solving capacity needed in an increasingly complex and turbulent environment.

Our excellent track record of creating and disseminating theoretical and applied research of the highest quality enhances knowledge and business and organizational practice. Through our longstanding relationships with businesses, organizations, and community leaders, the impact of this scholarly work extends beyond the Atlantic region to other parts of Canada and the world at large.

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SSB BComm team wins the Questrom Sustainability Case Competition

We are proud to share that the Sobey School of Business BComm team has won the Questrom School of Business Sustainability Case Competition.

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SSB BComm team wins the Questrom Sustainability Case Competition

We are proud to share that the Sobey School of Business BComm team has won the Questrom School of Business Sustainability Case Competition.

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EQUIS accreditation for Sobey School of Business

The Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University is proud to have achieved EQUIS re-accreditation. Awarded by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), is one of the most comprehensive and prestigious international accreditations for business and management education.

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EQUIS accreditation for Sobey School of Business

The Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University is proud to have achieved EQUIS re-accreditation. Awarded by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), is one of the most comprehensive and prestigious international accreditations for business and management education.