Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership

The Ultimate
Program for Municipal Leaders

With uncertain work environments on the rise, municipal professionals and leaders need to act fast to succeed in today’s rapidly changing cultural, economic and political climate.

In this Masters Certificate, designed in cooperation with the Municipal Advisory Council of Municipal Executives, you’ll develop new leadership strategies that effectively leverage the talents of your staff to deliver a higher quality of care in your municipality.

Cultivate your political acuity with agile thinking and enhance your decision-making under various municipal pressures. Dive into the psychology of leadership and communicate persuasively to keep employees engaged through uncertainties in the public sector.

This program features an interactive, peer-to-peer learning experience that takes advantage of case studies and the expertise of an advisory board composed of municipal executives. 

Divided into 3 modules over 5 months, our comprehensive Masters Certificate is recommended for mid-career and senior leaders in government and public services roles, especially those with at least 3 years’ work experience. Participants in roles such as department manager, chief administration officer, chief financial officer, chief librarian, city manager, commissioner, director, fire chief, police chiefs and public health manager have thrived in their careers upon completion of the program.

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.