Dr. Matthew Reesor

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Matt Reesor is a communications expert who has assisted numerous leaders in top organizations to refine their messaging. Since 2013, he has held an adjunct lecturer position at the Smith School of Business at Queen's University. He has developed various Master's level business communication courses and has been instrumental in the design of the 'Communicating Impact' program for Queen’s Executive Education, which he continues to deliver. Before this role, he worked for many renowned clients, including the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control and the Canadian Olympic Committee. He began his academic career in Japan as a junior faculty member at Nagoya University of Business and Commerce, where he published the bestselling textbook 'Tell Effective Communication Strategies for Japanese Students.' In addition to his academic responsibilities, he served as the Director of the Full-time MBA program at Smith School of Business from 2016 to 2023. His extensive experience in teaching and consulting makes him a valuable asset in the field of communications education.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2013-01-01 — Present

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

Continuing adjunct position, focusing on business communications.

Director, Full-time MBA

2016-01-01 — 2023-01-01

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

Oversaw the Full-time MBA program, responsible for curriculum and program development.

Manager, Undergraduate Medical Education

2009-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Queen’s University • Kingston, ON, Canada

Managed educational strategies and operations for undergraduate medical education.

Manager, International Programs

2004-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Acadia University • Canada

Oversaw international program initiatives and partnerships.

Lecturer

2003-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Nagoya University of Commerce and Business • Japan

Conducted academic research and lectured in business communication.

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.