Let Us Join You On the Next Step in Your Journey
Graduation marks the beginning of new opportunities and challenges in life, and the Global Family Enterprise Program (GFEP) remains a steadfast support system for you over the years.
Activities
Continuing Education
The journey doesn't end in the classroom. As alumni, you can continue to explore and grow through our diverse range of activities beyond the traditional learning environment. Whether you want to reconnect with peers or engage in new experiences, our program offers opportunities to enhance your skills and expand your network. From keynote speaker events to focused small-group workshops, our alumni engage in enriching experiences that cater to a wide array of interests and needs.
Annual Conference
Join our flagship event of the year—a day-long conference hosted in collaboration with the Family Business Club. This student-driven event offers interactive sessions, panel discussions, and keynote addresses on pivotal family enterprise topics. Each year, the conference focuses on the most pressing issues and concerns for next-generation leaders, current owners, and advisors. Open to the public, the event attracts a diverse audience of students, alumni, families, and advisors, with sponsorship opportunities available.
Alumni of Columbia Business School have the unique opportunity to continue their journey of learning and growth. Whether you choose to audit our electives or enroll in our executive education programs, you can gain valuable insights and tools essential for fostering long-term success and creating a sustainable legacy in your family enterprise. Our classroom offerings are designed to deepen your understanding and equip you with the skills needed to navigate the complexities of family enterprise.
Executive Education
Executive Education: Family Enterprises and Wealth (Online)
Family Enterprises and Wealth is one of our premier offerings in the Executive Education Program. This comprehensive course covers topics like ownership structures, family vision, and succession planning, to help you navigate the complexities of family businesses. Developed by Patricia Angus, an adjunct professor and cofounder of the Global Family Enterprise Program at Columbia Business School, this course caters to family business owners, shareholders, family office professionals, and those aspiring to engage with family enterprises.
Custom Executive Education Programs
In addition to this open enrollment course, we offer customized educational experiences tailored to the unique needs of families and groups. These bespoke programs provide targeted learning and strategic guidance, enabling participants to develop foundational knowledge and advanced strategies. Our interdisciplinary approach gives us the power to combine disciplines for a targeted experience in key topics like family office/wealth management, strategic turnaround management, and conflict management.
Our executive education offerings empower you to become a valued voice in your family's business ecosystem and contribute to the success of complex family enterprises.
We have provided custom programs for clients from AllianceBernstein and executives from Canerector, and have new programs under development. Contact Gaia Marchisio to discuss a customized journey for your family or clients.