This program offers practical strategies for confidently making informed decisions. Gain practical insights from personalized guidance and mentorship from industry experts.
Acquire competencies to become a strategic thinker, confident decision maker, and an asset to any organization. Master the art of strategic decision-making, develop decisive leadership qualities, refine business acumen, and immediately apply them to unlock your leadership potential.
By completion of this program, successful students will be able to:
- Discover effective decision-making processes by categorizing decision types. Overcome obstacles to ensure consistent, timely, and optimal outcomes.
- Recognize the skills and characteristics of a decisive leader. Create a personalized framework to develop decisiveness as a leader, which inspires teams and builds credibility among stakeholders.
- Define and analyze business cases, employ key financial concepts, analytical tools, and frameworks to define courses of action. Effectively communicate and rationalize decisions to stakeholders.
- Examine methodologies to evaluate the present state, assess risks affecting the business, and gain confidence in making strategic decisions as a leader.
- Develop methods to research, analyze, and map organizational abilities. Facilitate strategic decision-making and alignment with envisioned future states.
This program is perfect if you...
- Are a professional seeking to enhance your decision-making abilities, leadership skills, and business acumen
- Are a leader who aims to develop your competencies in navigating complex business environments
What will I get?
Students who complete this program will receive a Digital Badge.
Program details
Online and In Class
Courses in this program are typically offered over one or two full days from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. as online synchronous, hybrid, or in class at the Downtown Campus.
Online learning fits into busy schedules by taking the learning experience out of the traditional classroom. Students have online access to instructors, fellow learners, and learning materials.
Before taking your first online course, we recommended taking our free course: Digital Skills for Learning Online
4 Courses, 42 Hours
All Continuing Education programs are developed with part-time learners in mind. Strategic Decision-Making for Leaders is a 42-hour program.
The length of time it takes to complete this program varies by student. If you take one or two courses per term, you will likely complete the program in 3 to 6 months.
$2,096
The approximate cost to complete Strategic Decision-Making for Leaders is $2,096.
You do not require a degree or diploma to apply for admission to this program.
To apply, you must meet the following requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
- Grade 12 diploma (recommended)
- Relevant work experience (recommended)
- If English is not your first language, you must meet the English language proficiency requirements
Students will be automatically admitted when they register for BUS 319 Decisive Leadership: Navigating Tough Decisions.
On completion of this program, you may wish to pursue studies in another.
Upon completing Strategic Decision-Making for Leaders, up to 14 hours of applicable courses may be transferred towards Business Acumen for Professionals. All 42 hours may be transferred towards the Certificate for Front Line Leaders.
If you wish to pursue another program:
- Complete the Application for Admission for your next program
- Contact us to request transfer of the equivalent course credits
The transfer of course credits will not happen without your request.
Each year, scholarships and awards are given to deserving students not only for their academic achievement, but also for community involvement. Award sponsors include both corporate and private donors.
To apply, you must meet eligibility criteria and submission deadlines. Students in this program may be eligible for the following awards:
It is the student's responsibility to ensure all requirements for graduation are fulfilled.
See Graduation for details.
This program does not qualify students to apply for an international study permit.
International students who wish to live and work in Canada should consider our International Professional Programs.