PGDFBM

Diploma in Family Business Management (DFBM)

We don’t just teach business. We empower families to lead it.

12 months

Duration

Full Time

Format

BCMR - Kochi

Location

On-Campus

Mode

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s Degree (in any discipline) from a recognized university

Minimum 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent CGPA).

Open to:

  • Current/future members of family businesses
  • Aspiring successors or entrepreneurs from business backgrounds
  • Professionals entering or advising family-run enterprises

Who This Program Is Perfect For

Next-generation heirs preparing to lead their family enterprises

Professionals currently working within family-run businesses

Aspiring entrepreneurs emerging from established business families

Advisors and consultants supporting family-owned firms

Curriculum Overview

Program Highlights

Tailored Curriculum for Family Businesses

Live Business Projects with Family-Owned Enterprises

Workshops with Business Owners and Succession Experts

Legacy Planning & Governance Modules

Placement and Mentorship Support

Global Family Business Case Studies & Simulations

Introduction to Family Business Management

Strategy Management

Management Using Information Systems

Business Management

Communication, Influence & Negotiation

Legacy, Culture & Family Values in Business

Governance Structures and Family Constitutions

Innovation in Traditional Business Models

Scaling Strategies for Family Businesses

Digital Readiness and Tech Adoption in Legacy Firms

Family Business Law, Taxation & Estate Planning

Capstone Project / Internship with Family Business

Conflict Resolution and Multi-Generational Leadership

Family Business Studio – Learn by Doing

Each student works with a real family-owned business to:

Identify leadership challenges or growth constraints

Map generational transition risks

Propose strategic, financial, or operational improvements

Build a Family Constitution or Legacy Blueprint

Receive mentorship from faculty + experienced business family mentors

Faculty and Mentorship

Our mentors include family business owners and successors, legacy planners and governance experts, and academicians with deep expertise in entrepreneurship and SME development.

They act as:

Mentors

Advisors

Facilitators of Reflection

Outcome-Driven, Experience-Based Evaluation

Every student graduates with a Family Business Leadership Portfolio – an asset they can take back to the boardroom

70%

Performance Portfolio

  • Succession plans, business proposals, family governance models

30%

Knowledge Tests

  • Case-based papers, reflections, peer reviews

Become the Next-Gen Leader Your Family Enterprise Needs

Every student is encouraged to explore, experiment, and excel, knowing that what they build here will outlast any exam or certificate.