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Executive Master in International Association Management

Europe’s Reference Programme for Association Leaders

A unique collaboration between Solvay Brussels School and ESAE, combining academic excellence with real-world expertise to equip Association Professionals with the skills, frameworks, and network to lead their organisations in a complex and evolving environment.


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Why an Executive degree in Association Management?

Today’s Association leaders face increasing complexity: shifting member expectations, a need to rethink business models, outdated governance models, and financial sustainability challenges.
 

The Executive Master in International Association Management (EMIAM) addresses this with a short, affordable to-the-point programme. EMIAM combines academic knowledge by one of Europe's most distinguished institutions in Executive Education, along with practical knowledge coming from seasoned Association Leaders.
 

  • Strengthen your leadership identity

  • Understand and anticipate your members and market

  • Design a robust strategy and business model

  • Translate strategy into financial performance

  • Ensure effective governance and risk management

  • Deliver results through structured execution

  • Build a supporting network of like-minded Association professionals who will assist you in your career steps, for life
     

By the end of the Programme, you will have developed a complete business plan tailored to your Association.

The Programme Journey

EMIAM follows the logic of real-world business planning. Each module builds on the previous one, guiding you from personal leadership to full strategic execution.

Step 1: Leadership & Change 
22-23 January 2027

Who am I as a leader?
Develop self-awareness, define your leadership style, and understand the human context in which your strategy will succeed.

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Step 2: Membership & Markets
26-27 February 2027

Who do I serve?
Analyse your market, map stakeholders, and understand member needs building the evidence base for strategic decisions.

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Step 3: Strategy & Business Models
18-20 March 2027

What do I offer and why?
Design your value proposition, explore business models, and define your strategic positioning.

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Step 4: Finance & Performance
23-24 April 2027

What does it cost and what does it return?
Translate strategy into budgets, financial projections, KPIs, and business cases.
 

Step 5: Governance
1-2 June 2027

How is it governed?
Align boards, define oversight structures, and integrate risk management.

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Step 6: Project Management & Delivery
2-3 June 2027

How do I deliver?
Plan execution, structure projects, and ensure measurable outcomes.

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Learning Experience

Format

  • 12 face-to-face days

  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate professional commitments

  • Maximum of 3 consecutive days per block

  • Final paper focused on your Association 

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Blended Learning

  • Pre-readings and assignments

  • Online learning via Canvas Learning Management System

  • Continuous application to the needs of your own Association

  • Real-work case studies by seasoned Association Leaders 

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Networking

  • Structured social programme

  • Peer learning with senior Association Professionals

  • Access to ESAE’s international network of Association professionals

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Pricing

  • The cost of the Programme will range from €6.500 (ESAE member, early-bird) to €8.500 (non-ESAE member, late enrollment)

  • Discounts for multiple participants from the same Association

  • VAT not included in the price

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