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Welcome

The Global Family Enterprise Program is where we empower family enterprise community leaders with the strategic mindsets, skills, and connections needed to drive sustainable progress.

Family enterprises have the potential to change the world for the better, owning at least 80% of the world’s businesses and employing the majority of workers worldwide. These enterprises not only shape economic landscapes but also lead in private equity and venture capital investments through family offices. Furthermore, families are at the forefront of philanthropy and social enterprise, driving positive change and innovation across the globe.

At the Global Family Enterprise Program, we are dedicated to supporting these influential leaders in their communities. Our comprehensive curriculum, expert faculty, expansive range of activities, and dynamic network of peers and mentors are designed to equip family enterprise leaders with the tools and networks necessary to thrive and make a lasting impact.

Join us in our mission to foster sustainable progress through the power of family enterprises.

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Who We Serve

Students

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Our students are at the core of our mission. Choosing to enroll into the MBA program comes at a pivotal moment in your life; whether a commitment is about to be made or has just been made, or whether you are trying to figure out the next step in your journey, we are here for you. We equip MBA and EMBA students with the skills to foster sustainable growth in family enterprises through a blend of comprehensive courses and structured activities, ensuring successful transitions across generations.

For Current & Prospective Students

Alumni

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Life, with all its great opportunities, does continue after graduation. GFEP continues to support alumni both directly and through a network of peers. The Family Enterprise Alumni Circle bridges the gap between student life and alumni status, facilitating lifelong learning and community engagement.

For Alumni

Family Enterprise Ecosystem

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The Family Enterprise Ecosystem is varied, rich, and organized in multiple communities: family enterprises, family offices, advisors, associations, and foundations. We are here to support those community leaders with skills, insights, and valuable connections through our activities and opportunities to learn from our renowned faculty.

For the Family Enterprise Ecosystem

What We Do

Inside the Classroom

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Growth happens in multiple settings and moments, as it involves multiple components of human and leadership development. For that reason, we have created multiple settings to allow you to explore, retrieve, and practice new insights and skills. Our Family Enterprise electives delve into the identity, financial, human, relational, and reputational capitals that drive family enterprises.

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Outside the Classroom

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The classroom is only one of the places where our students can experience this transformative journey. Unleash your curiosity and unlock your potential through our diverse range of activities outside the classroom. Opportunities to develop your skills and expand your network are limitless: from inspiring keynote speakers to intimate small-group workshops and everything in between, our Program has something for everyone.

Learn far beyond the classroom

Family Enterprise Insights Magazine

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FEI Magazine gives family enterprise professionals what they need to provide agile leadership in these changeable times. It features the latest breakthroughs from our interdisciplinary faculty, leading global scholars, visionary family enterprise principals, and expert practitioners.

Today's family enterprises are called on to incorporate the complexities of artificial intelligence and climate change, all while balancing the financial aspects of business with the emotional intelligence that it takes to lead and succeed.

Let FEI support you in your endeavors.

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By the Numbers

Curriculum
7
Dedicated Electives
Students
2000
Course Enrollments
Global Community
5000
Members and growing

Did you Know?

Family enterprises, both public and private, include renowned household names such as: 

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