WIFT-T Media Leadership Program

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

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Read an interview testimonial from 2010 MLP participant, Yen Chu.

Application Deadline | Monday December 19, 5PM EST

The WIFT-T Media Leadership Program (MLP) is a biennial program designed for mid to senior level women and men who want leading-edge academic knowledge and contemporary business and leadership skills required in the Canadian screen-based industry. Participants who complete the MLP receive a certificate from the Schulich School of Business, York University.

Topics covered in the course include: strategic management, financial literacy, leadership and change management, media consolidation, rights and regulations, marketing, and managing creative individuals and teams.

The WIFT-T Media Leadership Program features internationally-renowned speakers from the Schulich Executive Education Centre as well as high profile industry panelists.

The program also provides exclusive access to industry leaders, peer-to-peer networking, and one-on-one presentation skills assessment and coaching. Professionals from all sectors of the screen-based industry are encouraged to apply. To discuss a payment plan, please call Jocelyn Geddie (416.322.3430 ext. 224).

Schedule

When | Fridays and Saturdays (exception: first module runs Friday-Sunday)
Time | 9:30am – 5:30pm
Where | InterContinental Toronto Centre, 225 Front St. W, Toronto

February 3-5: Personal Presentation Skills
February 24-25: Managing and Leading
March 9-10: Financial Management
March 30-31: Principles of Marketing
April 20-21: Rights, Regulation & Revenue
May 11: Industry Forward

Eligibility

Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Landed Immigrant
Holds a management position in any sector of the screen-based industry, with at least five years’ management experience
Successful candidates must be prepared to participate in ongoing evaluation and provide testimonial on completion of the program

Benefits

Peer networking with industry leaders
Friday/Saturday sessions maximize work week
Limited enrollment for smaller class size
Exclusive access to industry leaders
Participants from a cross-section of the industry
Certificate from Schulich School of Business, York University
Bursaries and payment plans available

Fees & Registration

Registration is limited to 20 participants. Payment plans are available. Please call Jocelyn Geddie, 416.322.3430 ext. 224, to discuss payment plan details. Bursaries covering $1,000 of the program fee are also available to those who qualify.

Program Fee | $3,500 (+ HST = $3,955)
Application Fee | $25 (+ HST = $28.25)

Please refer to the Guidelines and Application Form for the full application process. General applications must be received no later than Monday December 19, 2011, 5pm EST. For the bursary application process, click here.

2012 Media Leadership Program Guidelines

Applications will be reviewed for eligibility and notification of enrollment is expected in December. Payment will not be processed until enrollment is confirmed.