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Masters Certificate in Management
Your Path to Mastering Management.
This unique 10-day program is designed to give managers a competitive edge and high-level understanding of functional business areas. Gain valuable insights into the role and expectations of management in today’s economy, and leverage the expertise of our industry-savvy instructors in a limited-size classroom.
Masters Certificate in Management
November 27, 2025
Masters Certificate in Management
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- Masters Certificate in Management
The
Ultimate
Manager Bootcamp
New and less experienced managers are often given high-level tasks with little to no onboarding. In this 10-day program, Schulich ExecEd’s veteran instructors deliver expert perspectives on what managers need to know today.
Navigate the fundamentals of business management and the formal processes of core management skills, including marketing, business planning, financial management, and performance evaluation. Lead your team to success with proven training theories that have stood the test of time.
For mid-career and senior leaders who already know the gains and pains of managing teams, this program offers fresh perspectives from top instructors on the kinds of dynamic leadership that propel today’s intricate work environments.
Develop a keen sense of your leadership influence and empower the team through organizational changes, big and small. Understand the different motivations and engagement styles of your staff to achieve long-lasting team synergy.
This Masters Certificate comprises two stand-alone five-day programs, which can also be taken separately: Management 1: New Managers Course and Management 2: The Advanced Managers Course. Take the full Masters Certificate for a comprehensive understanding of management essentials and best practices.
Supplement In-Class Instruction
To supplement in-class instruction, participants will apply program learnings and insights to coursework and readings outside the classroom.
DISCLAIMER: Schulich ExecEd requires a non-refundable deposit from all students as part of the enrolment process. Domestic students are required to submit a $1,000 deposit, while international students are required to submit a 50% deposit. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our advisors for assistance.
Get Training in Marketable Skills
Motivational Leadership
Decision Making
Team Building
Change Management
Cultural Awareness
Adaptability
Planning and Implementation
6 Reasons to Enrol
Amazing Education for Busy Professionals
This program packs rich learnings into 10 days of accelerated study so you can get back to leading in no time.
Discover Your Management Style
Get a personalized Leadership Assessment of your ideal leadership style, then crash test it in real-world situations.
Unlock Dynamic Leadership
Learn your optimal coaching methods with Dynamic Influencing Behaviours© and expand your leadership acumen.
Learn from the Pros
Train with top-rated Schulich instructors that are consistently ranked among the world’s best.
Earn Higher Pay
Schulich ExecEd students gain the confidence, skills and perspective to attain better roles, launch new ventures and lead their teams to new heights.
Build a Meaningful Network
Network with other professionals across multiple industries and develop meaningful connections.
Who Will Benefit
Aspiring Leaders
Whether you’re new to management or moving into a new area of business, you’ll get a head start with relevant skills you can put to work right away.
Mid-Career Leaders
Managers with less than five years experience looking to receive formal management training and perform their roles better than ever.
Senior Leaders
Supercharge your management skills for immediate impact and connect with other leaders to learn from their experiences.
What Difference Will You Make?
Program Overview
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Take this alone or as part of the full Masters Certificate in Management program.
Course 1: The New Manager Roadmap
This first module is an introduction to what it is to become a manager. It will address how different (and sometimes difficult) it is to shift from a specialist to a manager’s state of mind. Explore your level of readiness as well as the implications of that readiness for you, your team and your company.
Course 2: Critical and Innovative Management
Gain the tools to be a creative and innovative manager who contributes to your organization’s growth and development. Dive into key critical thinking topics like data literacy and evidence-based decision-making. Finish the module by exploring creative self-awareness and brainstorming techniques.
Course 3: Financial Management
This module is designed to strengthen your grasp of the key financial planning and reporting processes. Learn to maintain financial responsibility for the profitability and cost control of the business unit(s) you are responsible for. Tie up the program by mastering budgeting procedures for management success.
Course 4: Performance Management
This module covers the main aspects of managing team and individual performance. Start by setting SMART goals for your team members and communicating, then move on to the key aspects of task and project delegation. To end the module, estimate the right level of delegation, enabling growth and giving and receiving feedback.
Course 5: Organizational Strategy
A new manager should look at the big picture of their organization while still recognizing the smaller components that make the picture what it is. In this module, gain the tools to analyze your environment and determine where your department goals fit into the organization’s overall strategy–the big picture. Finally, learn to identify where collaboration with other departments is needed and how to facilitate that collaboration.
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Take this alone or as part of the full Masters Certificate in Management program.
Course 6: From Manager to Leader
Kickstart the program with an exploration of diverse leadership styles, identify your own and assess their impact on teams. Subsequently, participants delve into crucial aspects of emotional intelligence and empathy, essential components for elevating people managers into leaders capable of inspiring and engaging their teams.
The day concludes with a focus on time and priority management, addressing critical skills that even seasoned leaders may find challenging.
Course 7: Leading Through Change
Building on the foundational insights gained on the first day, the second module explores strategies for cultivating trust through the demonstration of ability, reliability, and consistency.
The module will further guide you in adapting emotional responses during challenging situations, effectively managing and resolving conflicts within teams, and strategically setting aligned goals to foster the development of a high-performing team.
Course 8: Making Managerial Decisions
In this third module, shift your focus towards the strategic development of your teams, emphasizing talent acquisition, retention, and the nurturing of professional growth. Explore the concept of a learning culture and its pivotal role in enhancing team dynamics for improved business outcomes.
End the module by gaining actionable insights to foster a dynamic and resilient team environment, diving into key topics like support mechanisms, future skills planning and achievement formulation.
Course 9: Leading a High Performing Team
Equip yourself with essential tools to proactively drive organizational change while cultivating resilience and adaptability in the face of the unchangeable. This module navigates through critical topics, including organizational change and continuous improvement, providing insights into effective change management strategies.
Explore the art of influencing and persuading, alongside building personal and team resilience, empowering them to navigate the complexities of change with confidence and effectiveness.
Course 10: Sparking the Change
In this culminating module, immerse yourself in the indispensable skills of navigating ambiguity, fostering adaptability, and cultivating resilience. The module is designed to empower individuals to champion and drive change effectively.
Engage transformative topics, including the development of a growth mindset for innovation, the art of making evidence-based strategic decisions, leadership in the context of an ever-changing world, and the strategic skill of upward management.
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Fall 2025
Management 1: The New Managers Course
Course Dates Time The New Manager Roadmap 10/2/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Critical and Innovative Management 10/3/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Financial Management 10/9/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Performance Management 10/10/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Organizational Strategy 10/16/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Management 2: The Advanced Managers Course
Course Dates Time From Manager to Leader 11/13/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Leading Through Change 11/14/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Making Managerial Decisions 11/20/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Leading a High Performance Team 11/21/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sparking the Change 11/27/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Faculty
What You Get
After completing the Masters Certificate in Management, you'll receive an authentic digital badge from the #1 business school in Canada that employers will recognize.
As more and more companies look for candidates with specific skills, this badge on your CV will be a credible assurance of your achievements and expertise, allowing the right roles to find you faster.
Masters Certificate
Awarded when a series of more extensive programs are completed and a greater skill set achieved.
Pre-Approved HRPA Hours
70 HRPA-CPD Hours
This program has been approved for CPD hours under Section A of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log of the Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA). Be sure to note the program ID number on your CPD log. For more information about certification or continuing professional development, visit the HRPA website at www.hrpa.ca/hrdesignations_/Pages/Continuing-Professional-Development.aspx
PMI Credits
30 PMI-PDU
Successful completion of this program will earn PMI® Members, in good standing, Education PDU's in alignment with the PMI Talent Triangle. If this applies to you, you will receive a PDU Claim Code at the conclusion of your program. For more information on how to earn your PDU's, we recommend logging into your Continuing Certification Renewal System (CCRS) to report PDU's and view your certification records. Following this, if you require additional assistance, please contact PMI Support directly.
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