Schulich School of Business - York University

What Schulich School of Business - York University does

Schulich School of Business is a Toronto-based business school within York University, founded in 1966, and self-described as Canada's #1 business school. It serves undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive learners through a portfolio of 11 BBA specializations, 15 MBA specializations, 9 specialized 12-month master's programs (including Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Real Estate & Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Management, and Health Industry Administration), the joint Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA with Northwestern University, the Hennick JD/MBA with Osgoode Hall Law School, a PhD in Administration, and professional certificates. A second office exists at 4309 Schulich Building, 55 Gould Street, in addition to the main York University campus. Student reach is global via dual-degree arrangements with ESADE (Spain) and ESSEC (France), 40+ international exchange partners, and alumni chapters across 90+ countries.

Revenue is generated from three streams: tuition and program fees (differentiated by program level, residency status, and study format), executive education and certificate programs (including the CGI Certificate in Enterprise Systems Development backed by a $1 million CGI investment and the Certificate in Digital Transformation), and donations through the Schulich Annual Fund, Dean's Society, and major donor initiatives. GTM operates through direct admissions for degree programs, corporate partnerships (CGI, Kellogg, BMO, RBC, CIBC, Brookfield, George Weston, Krembil, Startup India / Government of India, OMERS, Oxford University) for executive education and named centers, an alumni-driven mentorship and recruitment funnel via the Centre for Career Design, and an omni-channel marketing presence spanning the institutional website, MySchulich portal, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X/Twitter, and Facebook. Pricing is tiered by program (undergraduate, graduate masters, EMBA, certificates) with published differentiation between domestic and international tuition.

The technology stack is described as "Business education technology integration including AI and Machine Learning curriculum, data analytics tools, and digital transformation frameworks," with AI/ML embedded into multiple programs rather than operated as a proprietary platform. Schulich does not disclose separate revenue, is not independently incorporated, and operates as a unit within York University (a public research university), limiting direct financial comparability to private education businesses. Named centers and labs — including BMO Future Leaders Finance Lab, George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains, Brookfield Centre in Real Estate and Infrastructure, CIBC Chair in Sustainable Finance, RBC Digital Transformation Program, and Krembil Centre for Health Management and Leadership — anchor the curriculum to industrial research and employer recruitment.

Name

Schulich School of Business - York University

Legal name

Schulich School of Business, York University

Website

https://schulich.yorku.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Schulich School of Business is a Toronto-based, 60-year-old business school within York University, offering undergraduate, graduate, executive, and doctoral business programs including MBAs, specialized master's degrees, and the Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA, serving students globally through corporate sponsorships and dual-degree partnerships.

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Product category

Higher Education - Business School

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

MBA & Executive MBA Programs (EDAHAHAB)

Keywords

• Business education
• MBA programs
• Executive education
• Graduate business degrees
• Professional certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate (BBA/iBBA), graduate (MBA, specialized masters), and doctoral programs through tuition fees. Multiple program formats including full-time, part-time, accelerated, and executive options with varying fee structures.
2. Executive Education and Professional Development: Certificate programs including CGI Certificate in Enterprise Systems Development, Certificate in Digital Transformation, and other professional designations generating revenue from working professionals and corporate clients.
3. Donations and Alumni Giving: The Schulich Annual Fund, Dean's Society, planned giving, tribute giving, and major donor contributions supporting student scholarships, research, and program development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Schulich School of Business delivers higher education through undergraduate (BBA/iBBA with 11 specializations), graduate (MBA with 15 specializations, 9 specialized 12-month masters), doctoral (PhD), and joint-degree programs (Kellogg-Schulich EMBA, Hennick JD/MBA), as well as professional certificates and graduate diplomas (Digital Transformation, CGI Certificate in Enterprise Systems Development, Advanced Accounting). Programs are offered in full-time, part-time, accelerated, and executive formats across areas including AI, finance, marketing, supply chain, real estate, and healthcare management.

Product overview

Schulich School of Business is Canada's top-ranked business school offering a comprehensive portfolio of degree programs. The core offering includes a flagship MBA program (full-time, part-time, accelerated, and weekend formats) with 15 specializations, a Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA partnership with Northwestern University, and 9 specialized 12-month master's programs including Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Real Estate & Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Management, and Health Industry Administration. The school also provides undergraduate BBA/iBBA programs with 11 specializations, a joint JD/MBA with Osgoode Hall Law School, PhD research doctorate, and various graduate diplomas and certificates including Digital Transformation, CGI Certificate in Enterprise Systems Development, Post-MBA Diploma in Advanced Management, and accounting/analytics-focused diplomas. The Tech MBA program includes a venture studio component for entrepreneurship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA: Executive MBA program offered in partnership with Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
• Hennick JD/MBA
• Tech MBA

Products and services

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Schulich's flagship MBA program offering full-time, part-time, and accelerated formats with 15 specializations covering diverse business domains. Designed for graduate students and business professionals seeking career advancement.
• Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA (EMBA) A joint executive MBA program delivered in partnership with Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, designed for senior leaders. Combines Kellogg's global reputation with Schulich's Canadian leadership, including dual faculty delivery and international immersion.
• Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence (MMAI) A specialized 12-month master's program focused on AI applications in business contexts, preparing students for enterprise IT environments using AI tools.
• Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) A specialized 12-month master's program preparing graduates for data-driven business decision-making.
• Master of Accounting (MAcc) A specialized master's program in accounting designed for students pursuing CPA designation.
• Master of Finance (MF) A specialized master's program in finance preparing graduates for careers in financial services.
• Master of Marketing (MMKG) A specialized master's program focused on marketing strategy and management.
• Master of Real Estate and Infrastructure (MREI) A specialized master's program focusing on real estate and infrastructure investment and management.
• Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM) A specialized master's program addressing supply chain operations and management.
• Master of Management (MMgt) A master's program providing foundational management education for career changers and early-career professionals.
• Master of Health Industry Administration (MHIA) A specialized master's program for healthcare management and leadership.
• Tech MBA (MBA in Technology Leadership) An MBA program with a focus on technology leadership and innovation management, featuring a venture studio component for entrepreneurship-focused students.
• Hennick JD/MBA Program A joint degree program combining law (JD) and business administration (MBA) for students pursuing careers at the intersection of law and business, in partnership with York University's Osgoode Hall Law School.
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA/iBBA) Undergraduate business degree program with 11 specializations (Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, etc.), including an international BBA option with exchange opportunities.
• PhD in Administration Doctoral program in business administration for research-focused academic careers.
• CGI Certificate in Enterprise Systems Development An 8-month certificate program backed by a $1 million CGI investment, designed to prepare business professionals, career changers, and recent graduates for enterprise IT environments using AI tools.
• Certificate in Digital Transformation A graduate certificate program focused on digital business transformation and technology leadership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 10 finish in international case competitions
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CGIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026Schulich School of Business and CGI partnered to launch the CGI Certificate in Enterprise Systems Development, an 8-month program backed by a $1 million investment. The program is designed to prepare business professionals, career changers, and recent graduates for enterprise IT environments using AI tools. CGI is a global IT consulting and services firm providing enterprise systems expertise.
• Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Executive MBA program - Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA - combining Kellogg's global reputation with Schulich's Canadian leadership. 20+ years of partnership celebrating leadership in Canada. Dual faculty delivery and international immersion components.
• George Weston LimitedmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorge Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains at Schulich - a named research and education centre focused on sustainable supply chain management. Supports research forums, case challenges, and the GWL Women in Supply Chain Mentorship Program.
• Brookfield Asset ManagementmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrookfield Centre in Real Estate and Infrastructure at Schulich - named centre supporting research, education, and industry engagement in real assets and infrastructure sectors.
• BMO Financial GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMO Future Leaders Finance Lab - named laboratory facility supporting finance education and research at Schulich. Part of BMO's commitment to developing future business leaders.
• RBCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRBC Digital Transformation Program and RBC-Schulich Enterprise Forum - corporate partnership supporting digital transformation education and thought leadership in business innovation.
• CIBCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIBC Chair in Sustainable Finance - endowed professorship at Schulich supporting research and education in sustainable finance, held by Dr. Olaf Weber.
• ESADE Business School (Spain)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorESADE-Schulich BBA Dual Degree program - students earn degrees from both institutions with study at both Barcelona and Toronto campuses.
• ESSEC Business School (France)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorESSEC-Schulich BBA Dual Degree program - students earn degrees from both institutions with study at both France and Toronto campuses.
• Krembil FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRobert Krembil Scholars of Excellence Program and Krembil Centre for Health Management and Leadership - named program and research centre supporting healthcare management education and research.
• Startup India / Government of IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Together Mission - startup mentorship program where MBA students advise Indian startups through Schulich's program in partnership with Startup India and the Government of India.
• Tim and Frances PriceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTim and Frances Price Urban Lab - named initiative supporting research and education in urban development and real estate at Schulich.
• OMERS and Oxford UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on real assets research - Schulich collaborates with OMERS and Oxford University on real assets investment research and education.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• INSEAD: Global business school with MBA and executive education programs that recruit from the same international applicant pool as Schulich's graduate programs. Comparable in offering accelerated MBA and global executive education.
• Kellogg School of Management - Northwestern University: Top US business school and Schulich's joint EMBA partner (Kellogg-Schulich EMBA). Comparable executive education and MBA offerings, with Kellogg operating at significantly larger global scale.

Direct peers

• Smith School of Business - Queen's University: Canadian business school offering undergraduate Commerce, MBA, and specialized masters programs with strong reputation among Canadian employers. Comparable in scale and competing for the same applicant pool.
• Sauder School of Business - UBC: Western Canada's leading business school offering BCom, MBA, and specialized masters. Comparable peer in the Canadian business school competitive set with similar program mix and recruiter base.
• Desautels Faculty of Management - McGill University: Montreal-based business school offering BCom, MBA, and specialized masters with strong international student mix. Directly comparable to Schulich on program breadth and Canadian/global recruiter appeal.
• HEC Montréal: Quebec-based bilingual business school offering BBA, MBA, and specialized masters with strong international rankings. Comparable Canadian competitor for MBA and masters talent.
• Ivey Business School - Western University: One of Canada's premier business schools offering MBA, MSc, and HBA programs with strong case-method pedagogy and a global reputation. Ivey is a recurring peer in Canadian business school rankings alongside Schulich.
• Rotman School of Management - University of Toronto: Toronto-based direct competitor offering MBA, specialized masters, and executive education with comparable program breadth and similar target audience of Canadian and international business students. Schulich and Rotman are routinely compared head-to-head for the title of Canada's #1 business school.

Regional players

• ESSEC Business School: France-based business school and Schulich's BBA dual-degree partner (ESSEC-Schulich BBA). Comparable undergraduate and graduate programs, primarily serving European and Asian markets while partnering with Schulich for North American exposure.
• ESADE Business School: Spain-based business school and Schulich's BBA dual-degree partner (ESADE-Schulich BBA). Comparable undergraduate and graduate business programs, primarily competing in the European market while partnering with Schulich for North American reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/schulichschool
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SchulichSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/SchulichSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/schulichschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/schulichschool
• TikToktiktok.com/@schulichschoolofbusiness

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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