John Molson School of Business

What John Molson School of Business does

John Molson School of Business (JMSB) is a business school operating as a faculty within Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1974, the school delivers undergraduate, graduate, and executive education programs to prospective students, working professionals, and corporate clients. Undergraduate offerings include the Bachelor of Commerce across nine specializations (Accountancy, Business Technology Management, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Operations Management), supported by business certificates and named investment programs such as the Kenneth Woods Portfolio Management Program. Graduate offerings span Full-time, Part-time, and Executive MBA formats, a CFA-aligned MBA in Investment Management, MSc programs in Finance, Management, Marketing, and Business Analytics and Technology Management, a Master of Supply Chain Management, a CPA preparation track, and a PhD in Business Administration.

The school's go-to-market is sales-led, recruiting students through information sessions, campus tours, recruitment events, and direct engagement, while the John Molson Executive Centre distributes corporate training and professional coaching certification to organizations. JMSB holds dual AACSB and EQUIS accreditation — credentials held by less than 5% of business schools worldwide — and operates experiential learning infrastructure including co-operative education, case competitions, and the John Molson Undergraduate Case Competition. Partnerships include CFA Institute for credentialing, international exchange universities for student mobility, and co-operative education employer partners.

The business model combines tuition-based revenue from domestic and international students with professional-services revenue from executive education and corporate training. Pricing for ancillary services (parking, bike parking) is publicly disclosed at granular levels, but program-level tuition is not surfaced in the extracted material. JMSB operates from Concordia's two campuses — Sir George Williams (SGW, downtown) and Loyola — with the John Molson Building at 1450 Guy Street as the flagship facility. There are no separately disclosed financials, funding rounds, or equity instruments; JMSB is governed as part of Concordia University and is not an investable corporate entity.

Name

John Molson School of Business

Legal name

Concordia University

Website

https://concordia.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Short description

John Molson School of Business is a faculty of Concordia University in Montreal offering AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited undergraduate, graduate, and executive business education programs to students, working professionals, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

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Product category

Business Education

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

MBA & Executive MBA Programs (EDAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN), Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA), International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ), Marketing, Sales & Brand Management Schools (EDAHAHAE), Strategic Leadership & Business Acumen (EDABAAAC), Accounting & Finance Certification Prep (CPA, CMA, CFA, FRM) (EDANAIAD)

Keywords

• Business school education
• Undergraduate business programs
• Graduate business degrees
• Executive education programs
• Co-op business training

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and academic fees: Revenue generated from domestic and international student tuition across undergraduate, graduate, and executive education programs. The school offers various program formats including full-time, part-time, co-op, and exchange opportunities that generate fee-based revenue.
2. Executive education and corporate training: Custom solutions and professional programs for organizations generate revenue through corporate training engagements, coaching certification programs, and open enrollment executive education courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

John Molson School of Business offers degree and certificate programs in business disciplines across undergraduate (Bachelor of Commerce in nine specializations), graduate (MBA variants, MSc, PhD, CPA preparation), and executive education levels. The school also delivers specialized investment management programs, co-operative education, international exchange opportunities, and corporate training through the John Molson Executive Centre.

Product overview

John Molson School of Business offers a comprehensive portfolio of business education programs across undergraduate, graduate, and executive education levels. The school provides Bachelor of Commerce degrees in nine specializations (Accountancy, Business Technology Management, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Operations Management), along with business certificate programs. Graduate offerings include MBA programs (Full-time, Part-time, Executive, and MBA in Investment Management), research-oriented MSc programs (Business Analytics and Technology Management, Finance, Management, Marketing), a Master of Supply Chain Management, and PhD in Business Administration. The school also offers CPA preparation, executive education certificates and custom corporate training, professional coaching certification, co-operative education, and international exchange programs. Specialized programs include the Kenneth Woods Portfolio Management and Van Berkom Investment Management programs. All programs are designed to advance knowledge through intellectual pursuit while providing experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• John Molson Executive Centre: Executive education and professional development programs for business professionals
• Kenneth Woods Portfolio Management Program
• Van Berkom Investment Management Program
• Career Management Services (CMS)

Products and services

• Bachelor of Commerce Programs Undergraduate degree programs covering Accountancy, Business Technology Management, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Operations Management for high school graduates and transfer students.
• Full-time & Part-time MBA

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kenneth Woods Portfolio Management ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistinguished portfolio management program offering students hands-on investment experience. Named program partnership providing specialized training in portfolio management and investment strategies for undergraduate students.
• Van Berkom Investment Management ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite investment management program for graduate students, offering specialized education in investment analysis and portfolio management with industry mentorship and practical experience.
• CFA Institute (MBA in Investment Management)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBA program aligned with CFA charter requirements, preparing students for CFA Level I and II examinations while completing their MBA degree.
• Co-operative Education PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployers providing work term opportunities for JMSB co-op students across various business functions including finance, marketing, management, and operations.
• International Exchange Partner UniversitiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner universities worldwide enabling student exchanges, allowing JMSB students to study abroad and international students to study at JMSB.
• BIXI MontrealminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBike-sharing partnership providing 10% discount on seasonal BIXI memberships for Concordians. The Mackay and De Maisonneuve BIXI station is the most popular on the Island of Montreal.
• Société de transport de Montréal (STM)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTransit partnership enabling students to obtain OPUS transit cards through the university, with reduced-fare options for full-time students.
• Circuit ÉlectriqueminorOthersElectric vehicle charging network partner operating 240V charging stations at Concordia campuses. Stations cost $1/hour of charging through the Circuit Électrique network.
• VIA Rail CanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRail partnership providing 15% business travel discount and 12.5% leisure travel discount for staff and faculty, supporting sustainable transportation alternatives to air travel.
• Tablée des ChefsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood recovery partnership diverting surplus food to community organizations, supporting Concordia's sustainability goals and food security initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ivey Business School (Western University): Ivey is a top Canadian business school famous for its case-based learning model, offering HBA, MBA, and MSc programs. It competes with JMSB for high-caliber students and corporate training engagements.
• Schulich School of Business (York University): Schulich is a leading Canadian business school with AACSB/EQUIS/AMBA accreditation offering MBA, BBA, MSc, and specialized master's programs. It competes directly with JMSB for graduate students and executive education clients.
• Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto): Rotman is Canada's top-ranked MBA program, offering Full-time MBA, Evening MBA, EMBA, and specialized master's programs. It competes with JMSB for graduate business students across Canada and internationally.
• Smith School of Business (Queen's University): Queen's Smith is a leading Canadian business school offering commerce, MBA, and MSc programs with strong corporate partnerships. It competes with JMSB for graduate business students and executive education.
• Sauder School of Business (UBC): Sauder is UBC's business school offering BCom, MBA, and MSc programs with strong international focus. It competes with JMSB for Canadian and international business students seeking graduate-level education.
• DeGroote School of Business (McMaster University): DeGroote offers BCom, MBA, and specialized master's programs with strong co-op integration. It competes with JMSB for Canadian business students, particularly in the Ontario and Quebec markets.
• Alberta School of Business (University of Alberta): Alberta School of Business offers BCom, MBA, and MSc programs in Western Canada. It competes with JMSB for students seeking business education outside the major Ontario/Quebec schools.
• McGill University Desautels Faculty of Management: Desautels is McGill's business school, also based in Montreal, offering BCom, MBA, and MSc programs with AACSB accreditation. It competes directly with JMSB for Montreal-based students, faculty talent, and corporate training clients.
• Asper School of Business (University of Manitoba): Asper is a mid-sized Canadian business school offering BComm, MBA, and MSc programs. It competes with JMSB for Canadian business students, particularly those in central Canada.
• HEC Montréal: HEC Montréal is Quebec's flagship business school offering BBA, MBA, MSc, and PhD programs with AACSB/EQUIS/AMBA triple-crown accreditation. It is JMSB's most direct competitor in the Montreal market across undergraduate, graduate, and executive education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/JMSBConcordia
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• Instagraminstagram.com/johnmolsonschool
• Xx.com/JMSBConcordia

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