
ABOUT
New Name! Contemporary Curriculum! Same Distinguished Quality!
The Executive Leadership in Media Certificate Program (formerly known as our Media Leadership Program) offers a unique immersive learning experience that combines business school teaching from Schulich MBA faculty with best practices from high-level industry executives.
Our newly modified sessions are designed to best serve the current needs of our industry. Schulich School of Business is consistently ranked as one of the top business schools in the world. Take advantage of the expertise their instructors offer, combined with the knowledge and experience of industry professionals. Past industry professionals who have contributed to this curriculum have included CEOs and top executives from CBC, Bell Media, Shaw Media, Corus, Blue Ant, National Film Board, and production companies including New Metric Media, Sticky Brain Studios and DHX Media.
People from all sectors of the screen-based industry with a minimum of 10 years of experience are encouraged to apply. Successful participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Schulich School of Business. Receipt of the certificate is determined by attendance and participation.
This program is purposely designed for a smaller group - participation is extremely limited.
“It was a fantastic experience. The Media Leadership Program provided a comprehensive framework to better understand and navigate the challenges of our rapidly changing industry on both a micro and macro level. More importantly, I met an incredible group of inspiring woman from across our sector who I can draw upon for support and advice. ”
— KATHLEEN MEEK, MANAGER, ORIGINAL CONTENT, DRAMA & FACTUAL, CORUS ENTERTAINMENT; MLP 2016
DATES
Open for registration: TBA
Open for scholarship applications: TBA
Closing for scholarship applications: TBA
Closing for registration: TBA
This program runs: March - June 2025 (dates currently being confirmed)
FEES
2025 PROGRAM FEES
WIFT Toronto Members: $4495 (+ hst)
Non-Members: $5495 (+hst)
ELIGIBILITY
The ideal candidate for the Executive Leadership in Media Certificate Program is a screen-based professional with a minimum of 8 years in management or entrepreneurial experience in the media industry who is looking to develop their leadership skills. This candidate will have a proven track record of accomplishments and demonstrated career progression.
If you have questions regarding your eligibility to apply for this program, please contact Jody Anderson, Program and Special Events Coordinator, at janderson@wift.com.
SESSIONS & INSTRUCTORS
TBA