The McGill Executive Development Course (EDC), Cycle I of Canada’s first Mini-MBA, is designed for ambitious professionals who want a comprehensive and practical understanding of business without the long-term commitment of a traditional MBA. Offered in a dynamic in-person format at McGill University’s downtown Montreal campus, this two-week intensive program delivers an immersive learning experience through live sessions led by McGill Executive Institute’s renowned faculty of professors and industry experts.
Whether you come from a business or non-business background, you will gain the skills and confidence to make better decisions, lead with clarity, and drive results across your organization. Through applied learning in strategy, leadership, accounting, customer experience, negotiations, sustainability, and analytics, you will leave ready to put ideas into action the very next day.
As the rules of business evolve across every functional area, this learning experience provides timely exposure to the latest management techniques, tools, and trends. Established in 1949, the Executive Development Course (EDC) is recognized as Canada’s leading concise management program, with hundreds of professionals graduating each year.
Delivered on campus in Montreal and online, this intensive program fits seamlessly into the schedules of busy executives and managers from both the private and public sectors. Participants strengthen their leadership and strategic decision-making skills while building valuable connections with peers from diverse industries.
Whether you are a manager, entrepreneur, or experienced professional ready for the next stage of your career, this program will sharpen your decision-making and expand your impact in today’s fast-changing business world.
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Your registration fee provides a complete in-person learning experience designed for maximum impact. It includes:
To earn your certificate, you must attend all sessions and complete the required pre-work for each module.
Ask us how you can qualify for the McGill Mini-MBA Series Certificate, a unique credential that showcases your advanced leadership and management skills.
Learn to think like a strategist and make long-term decisions that move organizations forward.
Success in business depends on people. This module develops your ability to lead, collaborate, and inspire.
Finance doesn’t need to be intimidating. This module makes accounting accessible to non-financial managers.
Learn to negotiate with confidence-whether with colleagues, suppliers, or clients.
Businesses today are judged by their impact on people and the planet. Learn how to integrate sustainability into strategy.
Delivering value to customers is at the core of every successful business.
Data is the new currency. This module shows how to harness it effectively.






This program is part of the McGill Mini-MBA Series. Each cycle is designed to equip you with key business insights, comprehensive management practices, benchmarks, and business strategies taught in our full MBA program- at a fraction of the time and cost.
December 3, 2025 – 12:00 pm ET
Join us online to learn more about the Mini-MBA Series, the curriculum, and the upcoming Mini-MBA programs. Advisors will be on hand to answer any live questions regarding the program.
Online
A virtual learning experience featuring an interactive suite of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (self-paced) components from the comfort of your home or office.
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In-Person
Join your peers in our world-class facilities and explore the dynamic life of McGill University’s Montreal campus or one of our offsite locations.
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