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:
English
Course Start Date:
21st Dec, 2025
Application Deadline:
Closing Soon
Duration:
12-12 Months
₹ 5,38,080
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.
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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.
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
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.
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
Tuition Fee
The total program fee is ₹5,38,080 including taxes, with a registration fee of ₹2,500. The program offers flexible payment plans including full payment option or installment plans with 2, 3, or 5 installments to suit different financial preferences. The fee covers comprehensive program components including interactive learning platform access, two mandatory 5-day campus immersions, study materials, faculty interactions, assessments, and IIM Calcutta Executive Education Alumni status upon completion. Additional costs may apply for campus visits and specialized materials. Installment plans include a convenience fee, and all fees are exclusive of GST which is charged additionally as per government regulations.
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.
Testimonials
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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
Faculties
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
Instructors
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.
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
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:
21st Dec, 2025
Application Deadline:
Closing Soon
Duration:
12-12 Months
₹ 5,38,080
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