EBU Academy – Executive Programme

Location:

Barcelona, Spain

Date(s):

09/06/2026 - 12/06/2026

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EBU Academy Executive Programme

A mini-MBA for top media executives, delivered in partnership with two of the world’s leading business schools: IESE Business School and UCLA Anderson School of Management. More details: https://academy.ebu.ch/executive-programme

Who it’s for

This programme is intended for executives from media organisations who are responsible for shaping future winning strategies and new visions.

Candidates should:

  • Be members of the executive committee, heads of a major business unit, or senior functional leaders

  • Have at least 10 years of experience in a senior position

  • Have a good working knowledge of English

Schedule

  • Module 1 – Barcelona: 9–11 June 2026

  • Module 2 – Los Angeles: 14–18 September 2026

  • Module 3 – New York: 10–13 November 2026

Fees

€19,500

Contact

Frédéric Frantz
[email protected]
+41 22 717 21 48

 

 

Programme Outline

Module 1: A Digital Mindset (IESE Campus, Barcelona)

  • Latest trends in strategic business thinking

  • Platform strategy, social media, and new competitors from the dot-com sector

  • Applying business models to create value at each level of a service organisation

  • Using AI to develop new business solutions and enhance productivity

Module 2: A Business Mindset (UCLA Anderson Campus, Los Angeles)

  • Achieving extraordinary outcomes through leadership excellence

  • Branding in the “new normal”

  • Understanding modern media customers

Module 3: Future Strategies (IESE Business School, New York)

  • Using scenario planning to future-proof strategy

  • Developing new business models and creating new organisational opportunities

  • The Executive Challenge: collaborating with peers to develop strategic projects

Certification

After completing all three modules, participants are awarded the EBU Academy Executive Programme Diploma, jointly delivered by IESE and UCLA.