Dr. Kurt Schobel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kurt Schobel is an Assistant Professor at the Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, with a strong background in Accounting. He began his career in the finance office of Canada's Air Force and later transitioned to academia, serving at the Royal Military College of Canada and now at Queen's. Kurt is a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Ontario and has earned recognition for his teaching excellence, including the 2016 RMC Teaching Excellence Award. His areas of expertise include Government & Policy, Management Strategy, and Innovation. Kurt has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles addressing topics such as the balanced scorecard approach, management accounting, and CFO roles in the public sector. He has co-authored CPA Canada’s guidelines on performance measurement tailored for non-profit organizations. His research interests reflect a commitment to advancing knowledge in management accounting and performance measurement, particularly in governmental contexts. Over the years, he has contributed to various technical reports and field studies focusing on strategic mapping and performance metrics, showcasing a dedication to both scholarly research and practical applications in his field.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Smith School of Business, Queen’s University • Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Teaching various accounting courses as part of the graduate programs.

Lecturer

2012-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Smith School of Business, Queen’s University • Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Instructing courses in the field of accounting and business.

Associate Professor

2005-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Royal Military College of Canada • Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Educating students in accounting and business administration.

Awards

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RMC Class of 1965 Teaching Excellence Award

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Fellow

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.