ABOUT
The Executive Leadership in Media Certificate (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. Schulich School of Business is consistently ranked as one of the top business schools in the world.
Program activities include individual assessments and team exercises. 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 major production companies.
The Executive Leadership in Media Certificate is a biennial program. Participants from all sectors of the screen-based industry 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.
“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: January 27, 2025
Open for scholarship applications: January 27, 2025
Closing for scholarship applications: February 16, 2025
Closing for registration: March 2nd, 2025
This program runs: March - June 2025 (dates currently being confirmed)
FEES
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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 Laurie Januska, Director of Programming, at ljanuska@wift.com.
SESSIONS & INSTRUCTORS
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