Family Enterprise Management

• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Major
• Minor

Stetson University's BBA in Family Enterprise Management is 32 units and prepares you to lead, join, or consult for family businesses. The program offers the nation's first major and second-oldest minor in family business, backed by nearly two decades of experience and four national awards.

Why Family Enterprise Management at Stetson University?

Family businesses are among the largest and most complex organizations in the world. This program gives you the specific governance, succession planning, and strategic tools that those environments require. The program encourages interdisciplinary study, allowing you to pursue double majors. Whether you plan to work for a family firm, take over a parent's business, or advise family enterprises from the outside, the curriculum is designed for all three paths. The curriculum is supported by a board of advisers who ensure it stays practically relevant.  

Learn more about the Department of Management and Organizations.

Related Programs:

• Entrepreneurship
• Business Administration

“We explored the challenges and opportunities in family-owned businesses.”

— Frederik Welding ’18

Career Outcomes

In the family enterprise management program at Stetson, you will prepare for a range of roles across family businesses, family offices and family foundations, as well as consulting, legal and financial firms that support family enterprises. Our faculty will equip you with the necessary skills to either enter the job market or manage your own family business. You’ll gain expertise in company operations, family foundation management, consulting, legal services and financial advising. Graduates of this program thrive as managers, employees, owners and advisors within family enterprises, leveraging their comprehensive training to excel in these diverse roles.

Meet the Faculty

As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally.

• Ram Subramanian, PhD, University of North Texas
• Areti Vogel, PhD, University of North Carolina, Greensboro

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

At Stetson, learning goes beyond the classroom. You'll have opportunities to build real-world experience through internships, research, community engagement and other experiential learning opportunities.

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