Asper School of Business

James W. Burns Leadership Institute

The James W. Burns Leadership Institute works with units across the University to offer undergraduate and graduate students opportunities to develop leadership knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in their careers in any field.

The Institute also operates the President’s Student Leadership Program, the province’s premiere postsecondary leadership development program open to a selected cohort of students each year. The Institute assists in creating innovative educational programming in leadership for UM students and shares research on leadership education within the university and broader community.

Our mission

We are a catalyst for innovation and collaboration to develop leaders and create knowledge. We do this through:

Multidisciplinary connections
Innovative education and research
Community and the power of inclusion
Reconciliation and embracing Indigenous perspectives

Upcoming Events

Check out our events at the James W. Burns Leadership Institute! From workshops to speaker series, there's always something exciting happening. Stay updated and join us for inspiring events.

Programs

President’s Student Leadership Program

The President's Student Leadership Program is a unique-in-Canada immersive learning opportunity that brings students together from across disciplines, post-secondary institutions, interests, and regions of the province to build their leadership potential.

Leadership highlights and takeaways

Faculty and staff