Asper School of Business

James W. Burns Executive Education Centre

The James W. Burns Executive Education Centre develops forward-thinking leaders who are prepared to meet the challenges of the future. We provide the executive training and professional development you need - when and where you need it.

Empower and inspire others to foward action through our upcoming Leadership Coaching Skills program on November 23rd, 2023!

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Who we are

We provide executive training and professional development programs designed to enhance your skills in areas including leadership, marketing and business development, communication, management, business acumen and project management.

What we offer

Our instructors

We provide top-ranked faculty and business professionals who are committed to helping you develop your executive leadership skills. Our instructors come from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds. Many have developed their expertise as corporate leaders, board directors, and faculty members at the University of Manitoba’s Asper School of Business.

They draw on real-world experience to teach you content, skills and tools you can put to work for your organization immediately.

We develop great leaders

The James W. Burns Executive Education Centre is about developing executives and leaders now and for the future. Our programs serve all career stages, functional areas, and industries.

We offer top value for your education dollar

Our open enrolment programs and custom programs offer an exceptional educational experience taught by top-ranked faculty in a collaborative and engaging environment. Using dynamic combinations of moderated discussions, case studies, simulations, coaching, and breakout sessions, every course delivers an interactive and informative experience.

We create connections

Our face-to-face programs are as much about high-quality education as they are about network expansion and strengthening the business culture of your corporate group. For many, connecting with our instructors - including world-class faculty and senior business professionals - is also a unique benefit of the experience.

Immediate return on investment

We help you gain knowledge that drives action and has immediate, practical value for your business and your career. Immerse yourself in education rooted in current business needs, time-proven practices, and leading business theory.

Flexibility

We appreciate your busy schedule. We deliver effective education that ranges in time and commitment from one-day sessions to ten-day intensive programs. We can also customize programs to meet the needs of your organization.

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COVID-19 update

Mask Mandate Lifted

Starting May 1st, masks on campus will be encouraged but not required. Masks will continue to be made available upon request.

Please check the UM COVID-19 response webpage prior to your program for the most recent protocols. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Program schedule (by date)

Fall 2023 programs

Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) - Rotman Directors Education Program (DEP) | Begins October 12

Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) - Rotman Directors Education Program (DEP)

Jointly developed by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) and the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, and delivered by the James W. Burns Executive Education Centre, this program is the gold standard for directors’ education in Canada, and is a necessary step toward receiving ICD accreditation as a certified corporate director.