The NAB Education Foundation's (NABEF) Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) program will launch its 12th program cycle in September. The program has been heralded as the "MBA of Broadcasting" by many in the industry.

Broadcast executives who aspire to advance as group executives or station owners are eligible to apply for the program. The program focuses on the fundamentals of purchasing, owning and the successful operation of radio and television stations.

The courses are taught by the prestigious BLT faculty which includes broadcasters, Federal Communications Commission staff, leading communications attorneys, members of the Wall Street and banking community and academic faculty from leading universities.

The program is taught over 10 weekend sessions from September to June. Sessions begin on Friday at 5 p.m. and end Sunday at 12:30 p.m.

NABEF is now accepting applications for the program. The application deadline is June 15, 2011. To apply, please visit www.nabef.org or contact Michelle Duke at 202-429-5361.