Dr. Blair Robertson

Instructor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Blair Robertson. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Blair Robertson is a lecturer at the Smith School of Business at Queen's University, with a strong focus on finance education. He has taught a variety of finance courses across numerous programs, including Executive MBA, Master of Finance, and Bachelor of Commerce. With over 20 years of experience as an investment banker, Mr. Robertson has executed transactions totaling approximately US$100 billion, specializing in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and equity capital markets. His extensive background includes senior positions at renowned financial institutions such as Lazard Freres and Credit Suisse. In addition to his banking career, he has a passion for teaching and has successfully trained over 6,000 students, helping them secure positions with top hedge funds and investment banks. Mr. Robertson is also a skilled portrait photographer, having worked with diverse subjects around the world. His academic background includes an Honours Business Administration degree from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2013-01-01 — Present

Smith School of Business, Queen's University • Kingston, ON, Canada

Lecturer in finance, teaching a variety of courses across multiple programs.

Finance Expert in Residence

2012-01-01 — Present

Career Advancement Center, Smith School of Business • Kingston, ON, Canada

Works with students to enhance their career advancement and opportunities in finance.

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Research Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two academic references
  • Transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.