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Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership
Become a leader who inspires your city’s future.
Designed for municipal leaders in Canada, this Masters Certificate program is the definitive municipal leadership and governance program in the country. Gain the leadership skills, tools and strategies to improve operational performance in today’s constantly evolving political climate. Network with peers in urban and rural municipalities across the country and learn from the firsthand insight of other local leaders.
Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership
September 18, 2024
- Location:
- Online
Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership
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- 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.
DISCLAIMER: Schulich ExecEd requires a deposit from all students as part of the enrollment process. Domestic students are required to submit a $1,000 deposit, while international students are required to submit a 50% non-refundable deposit. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our advisors for assistance.
Get Training in Marketable Skills
Strategic Thinking
Leadership Skills
Coaching and Mentoring
Employee Engagement
Communication Skills
6 Reasons to Enrol
Amazing Education for Busy Professionals
Earn a Masters Certificate without putting your life on pause. This program spreads modules across non-consecutive weeks. Choose a hybrid learning option for additional flexibility.
Stand Out from the Crowd
Designed in cooperation with the Municipal Advisory Council of Municipal Executives, this is the definitive program in Canada for municipal leaders and professionals looking to advance their career in the public sector.
Learn from the Pros
Train with renowned Schulich ExecEd instructors, not-for-profit experts and leaders in public policy and administration.
Tackle Exciting Challenges
Explore new trends in municipal management with hands-on and peer-to-peer learning during in-class exercises and case studies.
Build a Meaningful Network
Connect with peers in the public sector and learn from an expert advisory board of current municipal executives.
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.
Who Will Benefit
Mid-Career Leaders
Managers and supervisors in government and public service positions, especially those with at least 3 years of work experience, will gain comprehensive leadership strategies and prepare for a more senior position in the public sector. Target job positions include department managers, city managers and public health managers.
Senior Leaders
Senior leaders and officials in the public sector—including chief administration officers, chief financial officers, chief librarians, commissioners, directors, fire chiefs and police chiefs—will develop advanced skills in municipal management and create a new vision for public sector reform.
What Difference Will You Make?
Program Overview
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The most important parameters of strong and effective leadership start with the internal makeup, self-awareness and character of the leader. Led by nationally recognized experts in leadership psychology, this module serves as a foundation for the remainder of the program, providing a personalized and unique lens through which to advance your leadership journey. Explore topics like:
- The art of transformative leadership
- Coaching and mentoring
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Environmental awareness and response is a key component of effective and strategic leadership. This module builds on Module 1 by discussing advanced topics related specifically to strategic capacity, as experienced by Municipal Leaders. Venture into topics like:
- Engaging employees in hybrid environments
- Managing optics
- Inter-municipal collaboration
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Strategic agility requires municipal leaders to envision a road ahead and chart practical and innovative roads to get there. This module focuses on how leaders can enhance their strategic innovation, as well as use current trends and technological disruptions to their benefit. Tack topics like:
- Leadership agility and strategic mindset
- SMART cities and technological disruption
- Using big data for patterning and decision-making
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Spring 2024 Dates Time Module 1: Essentials of Municipal Leadership 4/22/2024 - 4/24/2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Module 2: Strategic Municipal Leadership 6/24/2024 - 6/26/2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Module 3: Future Proofing Municipalities 9/16/2024 - 9/18/2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Faculty
What You Get
After completing a Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership, 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.
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