Family Business Management - IIM Calcutta

IIM Calcutta's Post Graduate Certificate in Family Business Management is a specialized 12-month program designed for family business owners and senior management. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications across business functions, strategy, and leadership.

Instructors:

Prof. Biswatosh Saha

Prof. Vivek Rajvanshi

English

Course Start Date:
1st December 2024
Applications Deadline:
27th Nov, 2024
Duration:
12-12 Months

₹ 4,56,000

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Overview

This program equips family business owners and top management with professional management practices and strategic thinking skills. It covers functional areas, macroeconomic understanding, family dynamics, financing growth, and global business strategies through interactive learning and campus immersions.

Why Online MBA (Master of Business Administration)?

The program offers unique benefits including campus immersions, IIM Calcutta alumni status, and comprehensive coverage of family business challenges. The curriculum combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications, making it ideal for modernizing family enterprises.

What does this course have to offer?

Key Highlights

Interactive learning platform
Two 5-day campus immersions
IIM Calcutta Executive Education Alumni status
Real business case studies
Comprehensive curriculum covering all business aspects
Focus on family business dynamics
Flexible learning format

Who is this programme for?

Family business owners and successors
Senior managers in family businesses
Professionals with 10+ years experience
Business leaders seeking professional management skills
Next-generation family business leaders

Minimum Eligibility

Bachelor's degree from recognized institution
Owner/scion of family-managed business
Minimum 10 years work experience for senior managers
Selection based on profile evaluation

Who is the programme for?

The program follows a comprehensive admission process with profile evaluation and document verification. The curriculum is delivered through a combination of online sessions and campus immersions. Assessment includes continuous evaluation, assignments, and final examination with minimum 75% attendance requirement.

Important Dates

Selection process

Curriculum

The curriculum spans eight modules covering functional areas, macroeconomic environment, family dynamics, financing growth, strategic thinking, innovation, and global business expansion. Each module combines theoretical concepts with practical applications.

There are 8 semesters in this course

The program is structured across eight comprehensive modules: Professionalizing Functional Areas of Business, Understanding Macroeconomic Business Environment, Family Dynamics and Inter-generational Issues, Financing Business Growth, Strategic Thinking and Leadership, Design Thinking and Innovation, Taking Business Global, and a Capstone Project.

Module 1: Professionalizing Functional Areas of Business

Module 2: Understanding Macroeconomic Business Environment for Family-managed Businesses

Module 3: Family dynamics, inter-generational issues in Family Managed Businesses

Module 4: Financing business growth, managing investor relations, private equity, venture capital and start-up ecosystem in India

Module 5: Strategic thinking and leadership in family businesses

Module 6: Design Thinking, Innovation and Entrepreneurial Risk Taking

Module 7: Taking One's Business Global

Module 8: Capstone Project

Programme Length

12 months with two campus immersions of 5 days each. The program combines online learning with in-person sessions to provide flexibility for working professionals.

Tuition Fee

The total program fee is ₹4,56,000 plus applicable taxes. Multiple payment options are available including 2, 3, or 5 installment plans. Additional costs may apply for campus visits and study materials.

Fee Structure

Payment options

Learning Experience

The program uses a state-of-the-art Interactive Learning platform for online delivery combined with campus immersions. Teaching methods include lectures, case studies, live corporate examples, and interactive discussions.

University Experience

Students benefit from IIM Calcutta's prestigious campus resources during immersion modules. The program provides networking opportunities with peers and faculty, access to institute facilities, and membership in the executive alumni network.

Word from the Directors

Prof. Kumar

Leading Family Business Education

Our program transforms family businesses for sustainable growth

About the University

Founded in 1961 as India's first national institution for post-graduate studies in management, IIM Calcutta was established in collaboration with MIT Sloan School of Management, Ford Foundation, and the Government of West Bengal. Known as the 'Finance Campus of India', it is the only Indian business school with triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS).

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Total enrollment

100+

Faculty size

49th

Global ranking

Affiliation & Recognition

AACSB Accredited

EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System)

AMBA (Association of MBAs)

CEMS Membership

Career services

Through its Career Development and Placement Office (CDPO), IIM Calcutta provides comprehensive career support across multiple channels. The institute maintains strong corporate relationships resulting in exceptional placement records. The effectiveness is demonstrated through consistent 100% placement rates and significant salary packages across various sectors including consulting, finance, and technology

100%

Placement rate

32.68 LPA

Average CTC

32.27 LPA

Median CTC

Course Start Date:
1st December 2024
Applications Deadline:
27th Nov, 2024
Duration:
12-12 Months

₹ 4,56,000

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Whom you will learn from?

Learn from top industry experts who bring real-world experience and deep knowledge to every lesson. The instructors are dedicated to help you achieve your goals with practical insights and hands-on guidance.

Instructors

Prof. Biswatosh Saha

Professor - Strategic Management IIM Calcutta

Prof. Saha teaches courses like Strategic Management, International Management, Managing Innovation, Corporate Social Irresponsibility, and Strategy as Practice: The Social and Political in Strategy Work, at IIM Calcutta.

Prof. Vivek Rajvanshi

Associate Professor, Finance and Control

Prof. Rajvanshi holds an M.Sc. Degree in Statistics and is a fellow of IIM Calcutta (Finance). His teaching areas include Corporate Finance, Derivatives, Risk Management, Investment Analysis and Fixed Income Securities

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Instructors

Prof. Biswatosh Saha

Professor - Strategic Management IIM Calcutta

Prof. Vivek Rajvanshi

Associate Professor, Finance and Control

Frequently asked questions

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