• Advanced Management Diploma (AMD)

    The Advanced Management Diploma (AMD) is a two-term, 18-credit graduate diploma available to students who wish to continue to build their professional skills by completing an internship. Nine of these credits overlap with the master’s degree requirements, while the remaining nine are unique to the AMD, including a 6-credit Mandatory Experiential Learning Graduate Placement and a 3-credit course in either Professional Development for Managers or Case Analysis and Professional Skills.

    The AMD gives student the opportunity to apply and synthesize the management principles they learn within their degree program. The diploma can be combined with all Masters Programs (excluding the Tech MBA and MAcc) at the Schulich School of Business.

Diploma Details by Category

Eligibility & Application

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Students from the following Schulich Master’s programs are eligible to complete the AMD Diploma: MBA, MBAN, MF, MHIA, MMAI, MMGT, MMKG, MREI, MSCM.

To apply please fill in the application form linked HERE

By submitting this application, you are confirming your intent to pursue the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Management (AMD) alongside one of Schulich master level programs.

Opt-in Deadline: End of Week 2 of your second term. (e.g. If the First term of the program is Fall, you must opt-in to pursue AMD on or before the end of Week 2 of the Winter term).

Program Details & Financial Considerations

  • Students pursuing the AMD will complete one additional part-time term.
  • Part-time tuition fees (up to 50% depending on the program), will apply to the additional term.
  • The degree and AMD designation are awarded together upon completion of all AMD requirements.
  • International students must obtain a valid work permit to participate in the full-time work placement. Please consult International Relations for guidance.
  • The work placement or internship is self-secured by the student.

Requited Courses & Program Fit

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AMD Program Pathway

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Career Opportunities

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Upon completing the program, students will possess the skills necessary to apply the theories and concepts learned in their degree programs to organizational settings, enabling them to drive positive change.

Students have access to the Centre for Career Design (CCD). As Schulich’s in-house team of certified Career Coaches and Industry Advisors, the CCD offers a wealth of innovative programs, resources and individualized mentoring and coaching to help you launch your career. Meet alumni, recruiters and industry leaders at corporate information sessions and other CCD events, and receive online access to the very best career tools available.

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