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Executive Certificate in Family Enterprise

Real conversations with business families about their journeys, challenges, and successes across generations.

4 Core Courses + Capstone Summit

Next Cohort: Spring 2025

In-person & Online Learning

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Structure

Managing Family Enterprise

Navigate complex family dynamics and business decisions

SME & Family Business Governance

Build effective governance frameworks for your family enterprise

Finance & Strategic Decision Making for SME & Family Business

Finance & Strategic Decision Making for SME

& Family Business

Develop financial acumen and strategic thinking

MBA Elective

Marketing & Management; Managing Innovation; New Venture Creation & Organization; Managing People; or Effective Negotiations.

Capstone Family Business Summit

Apply your learning to real business challenges

Educational Pathways

Choose the learning path that best fits your needs, whether you’re a current or future family business leader, advisor, or student.

Executive Education

  • Executive Certificate
  • Custom Programs
  • Workshop Series
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University Programs

  • BComm & MBA Courses
  • Scholarships
  • Family Business Club
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Family Learning

  • Next Gen Programs
  • Governance Training
  • Succession Planning
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What our Students Say

"The Certificate program provided practical insights that we could immediately apply to our family business. The mix of academic knowledge and real-world experience was invaluable."
"Learning alongside other business families helped us realize we weren't alone in our challenges. The network we built during the program continues to be a source of support."
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