Dr. Elspeth Murray

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elspeth Murray is an Associate Professor and Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Social Impact at Smith School of Business, Queen’s University. She has been a member of the faculty since 1996 and served as Associate Dean for MBA Master’s Programs from 2012 to 2022. Dr. Murray has a diverse background that includes industry experience spanning seven years with firms such as IBM and Canadian Tire. Her academic work focuses on strategic management and entrepreneurship, particularly in managing change and innovation. Dr. Murray co-authored the best-selling book, 'Fast Forward: Organizational Change in 100 Days,' and has developed key resources like the Analytics Climate Assessment Tool (ACAT). She actively consults for various organizations and teaches several MBA and Executive Education courses. Dr. Murray holds a Doctorate in Strategy from the Richard Ivey School of Business, an MBA, and a BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science, both from Queen’s University.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Smith School of Business, Queen’s University • Kingston, ON

Teaching and conducting research in the areas of strategy and entrepreneurship.

Director

2023-01-01 — Present

Centre for Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Social Impact • Kingston, ON

Overseeing initiatives that support entrepreneurship and innovation.

Associate Dean, MBA Programs

2009-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Smith School of Business, Queen’s University • Kingston, ON

Responsible for the strategic direction and management of the MBA program.

Director

2009-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Queen’s Centre for Business Venturing • Kingston, ON

Led initiatives to support entrepreneurship within the university and the community.

Assistant Professor

1996-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Smith School of Business, Queen’s University • Kingston, ON

Engagement in teaching and research before attaining tenure.

Instructor

1995-01-01 — 1995-01-01

University of Western Ontario • London, ON

Taught courses related to business and management.

Awards

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CIBC Fellowship Entrepreneurship

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CIBC Teaching Fellowship Entrepreneurship

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Queen’s MBAST Teaching Award

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.