Schulich ExecEd

What Schulich ExecEd does

Schulich ExecEd is the executive education division of the Schulich School of Business at York University, operating from two Toronto facilities — the Schulich Executive Learning Centre on the York University campus (56 Fine Arts Rd) and the Miles S. Nadal Management Centre in the downtown Toronto Dominion Centre (222 Bay St). Founded in 1994, it delivers a portfolio of 40+ open-enrollment programs spanning short self-paced certificates, applied graduate certificates (e.g., AI & Analytics for Leaders, AI Driven Business Intelligence, Lean Six Sigma, Digital Health), Masters Certificates (Innovation Leadership, Enterprise Risk Management and Governance, Organization Development and Change, Leadership), Certificate programs (Business Essentials, Senior Leadership, Strategic Mindset, Financial Fluency, Coaching and Mentoring, Emotional Intelligence for Leaders, Executive Presence), and Mini-MBA tracks with specializations in Energy and Construction. Programs are delivered in-person, online, and hybrid, with tuition ranging from $695 to $10,150 per program. A custom corporate training channel serves organizations with adapted or bespoke programs.

The business operates on a two-revenue-stream model: (1) one-time program tuition from individual learners (with $1,000 domestic / 50% international deposits, and government sponsorship accepted via OSAP and the Canada-Ontario Job Grant), and (2) professional-services custom corporate training delivered through a dedicated account team. Distribution is hybrid: direct self-serve website enrollment for individuals, advisor-assisted inside sales for higher-value prospects, and field/enterprise sales for organizational clients. The proprietary technology layer is a digital credentialing platform that issues secure, encrypted badges (Foundational, Advanced, Certificate, Masters Certificate) usable in email signatures, CVs, and online profiles. There is no mobile app, public API, or SDK.

Customer segments span Aspiring Leaders, Mid-Career Leaders, and Senior Leaders on the individual side, plus Organizations/Enterprises on the B2B side. Disclosed logos include RBC, Bank of Canada, NN Group, Payments Canada, Symcor, Toronto Transit Commission, City of Brantford, Peterborough County, ConMed Linvatec Canada, University of Saskatchewan, and Rementilla Management — covering financial services, government, transportation, medical devices, and SMB segments. Cumulative graduate base is reported at 18,300+ (9,300 leadership, 6,900 management, 2,100 operations), with a 98% surveyed client satisfaction rate. The unit is unincorporated within York University (a public Canadian university) and does not have external shareholders, VC investors, or disclosed revenue. It ranked among the Financial Times Top 30 Executive Education Providers Worldwide in 2022.

Name

Schulich ExecEd

Legal name

Schulich ExecEd

Website

https://execed.schulich.yorku.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Schulich ExecEd is the executive education division of the Schulich School of Business at York University, delivering certificate, applied graduate certificate, masters certificate, Mini-MBA, and custom corporate training programs to aspiring, mid-career, and senior leaders via in-person, online, and hybrid formats from its two Toronto facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD), Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ)

Keywords

• Executive education
• Professional development
• Leadership training
• Business certificates
• Corporate training

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Program Tuition Fees: Revenue generated from individual program enrollment fees ranging from $695 to $10,150 per program. Programs offered include certificates, applied graduate certificates, and masters certificates.
2. Custom Corporate Training: Custom programs designed to fit unique organizational needs. Organizations can adapt existing programs or build custom programs from the ground up.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Schulich ExecEd is the executive education division of the Schulich School of Business at York University, offering accelerated certificate, applied graduate certificate, masters certificate, and Mini-MBA programs for individual professionals. It also designs and delivers custom-tailored corporate training programs for organizations. Programs are delivered in-person at two Toronto facilities, online, or in hybrid formats, with completion credentials issued as digital badges.

Product overview

Schulich ExecEd offers a comprehensive portfolio of executive education programs from Canada's top-ranked business school (Schulich School of Business at York University). The offering spans multiple program tiers: Professional Graduate Certificates (e.g., Digital Health) combining technical training with business insights; Applied Graduate Certificates (AI & Analytics for Leaders, AI Driven Business Intelligence, Lean Six Sigma) focused on technical skill development; Masters Certificates (Innovation Leadership, Enterprise Risk Management and Governance, Organization Development and Change, Leadership) comprising multiple modules; Certificates (Business Essentials, Senior Leadership, Strategic Mindset, Financial Fluency, Coaching and Mentoring, Emotional Intelligence for Leaders, Executive Presence); and Mini-MBA programs with general and specialized tracks (Energy, Construction). The institution also offers custom corporate training solutions. Programs are delivered in-person at facilities including the Miles S. Nadal Management Centre and Schulich Executive Learning Centre, online via Zoom, or in hybrid formats. Graduates receive digital credentials and badges recognized by employers. Schulich ExecEd ranks among the Financial Times Top 30 executive education providers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Professional Graduate Certificate (PGC): Technical training programs combining hard skills with business insights for career advancement in specialized industries
• Masters Certificate
• Mini-MBA

Products and services

• Professional Graduate Certificate in Digital Health A 55.5-hour asynchronous program with capstone project designed to help technical specialists gain business insights in the healthcare sector. Priced at $2,250.
• Applied Graduate Certificate in AI & Analytics for Leaders A 5-day intensive program equipping leaders with skills to leverage AI and analytics for data-driven decision-making. Priced at $4,950.
• Applied Graduate Certificate in AI Driven Business Intelligence A six-month program providing training in data visualization, data storytelling, AI integration, data governance, and ethical data usage.
• Applied Graduate Certificate in Lean Six Sigma A 17-session program over 2 months focused on process improvement and operational excellence methodologies. Priced at $4,150.
• Masters Certificate in Innovation Leadership A 9-day program over 4 months consisting of three modules (Strategic Innovation and Creative Leadership, Futureproof Your Organization, Unleashing Innovative Momentum) focused on building innovation as an organizational capability using design thinking, foresight, storytelling, and AI. Priced at $8,950.
• Masters Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management and Governance A 9-day program divided into 3 standalone modules covering Enterprise Risk Management Framework, Enterprise Risk Implementation, and Advanced Enterprise Risk Practices, exploring how AI and emerging technologies are transforming ERM. Priced at $9,950.
• Masters Certificate in Organization Development and Change A 9-day program over 2 months focused on building organizational change capabilities and leadership skills.
• Masters Certificate in Leadership A 10-day comprehensive leadership development program covering multiple aspects of leadership excellence.
• Schulich Mini-MBA: Essentials of Management A comprehensive 9-day program over 2 months providing an intensive MBA-level business education. Priced at $10,150.
• Schulich Mini-MBA: Essentials of Management with Specialization in Energy A 9-day program over 2 months with specialization in energy sector business management.
• Schulich Mini-MBA: Essentials of Management with Specialization in Construction A 9-day program over 2 months with specialization in construction industry business management.
• Custom Programs for Organizations Custom-tailored executive education programs designed to fit the unique needs of organizations, adapting existing programs or building new ones from the ground up. Delivered with dedicated account management ([email protected], +1-416-360-8850).

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% average surveyed client satisfaction rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered notable.

• MetrolinxnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchulich ExecEd partnered with Metrolinx on a workforce development program. The partnership was recognized as a finalist for 'People Development Programme of the Year' at The Learning Awards, indicating a successful collaboration on organizational training initiatives.
• BuildHer Future (Newcomer Women in Construction)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchulich ExecEd partnered on a program designed to support newcomer women entering the construction industry. This initiative addresses workforce development needs in the construction sector while supporting diversity and inclusion goals.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• INSEAD Executive Education: INSEAD's executive education programs compete for the same multinational corporate training RFPs and senior executive enrollments, with a global footprint that Schulich ExecEd currently lacks.
• Harvard Business School Executive Education: The global gold standard in executive education. HBS Executive Education is the broad incumbent competing for the same senior-leader training dollars, with significantly larger brand and global reach than Schulich ExecEd.
• Wharton Executive Education: University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School offers a broad executive education catalog overlapping directly with Schulich ExecEd's leadership, innovation, and finance programs, at the global premium tier.

Emerging players

• Coursera for Business: Online learning platform offering enterprise subscriptions that compete with Schulich ExecEd's open-enrolment certificate programs on price and scalability, though lacking the in-person component and Schulich brand.
• GetSmarter (2U): 2U-owned online education provider partnering with top universities for short, premium-priced certificate programs. Directly comparable to Schulich ExecEd's online certificate offerings in format and price band.

Regional players

• Toronto School of Management (TSoM): Toronto-based private career college offering business and management certificates at lower price points. Adjacent competitor for the same mid-career professional buyer in the Toronto market, though lacking Schulich's university brand.

Direct peers

• McGill Executive Institute: McGill University's executive education unit serves the Quebec and broader Canadian market with leadership, management, and custom corporate programs directly comparable to Schulich ExecEd's portfolio.
• Smith School of Business – Executive Education (Queen's University): Queen's Smith School of Business offers executive education programs and custom corporate engagements in the same Canadian market, including its well-known Cornell-Queen's joint offerings.
• Rotman School of Management – Executive Programs: Executive education arm of the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Business. Closest direct competitor in the Canadian executive education market, offering similar leadership, finance, and management programs to the same GTA/Canadian buyer base.
• Ivey Business School – Executive Education: Western University's Ivey Business School runs a parallel executive education operation with comparable certificates, custom corporate programs, and case-method leadership training across Canada.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SchulichExecEd
• Facebookfacebook.com/SchulichExecEd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schulich-execed
• Instagraminstagram.com/schulichexeced

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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