Family Enterprise Management
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Major
In today's complex, competitive and uncertain environment, family businesses face the need for competitive advantage, leadership excellence and efficient governance. As a Family Enterprise Management student, you'll learn how to navigate these complexities, whether you plan to work for a family business, take over your parents' business, or start your own family firm.
Why Family Enterprise Management at Stetson University?
With nearly two decades of experience and four national awards, this program is recognized as a leader in family business education. It offers the nation's first major and second-oldest minor in family business, supported by a board of advisers who ensure its relevance with practical, real-world insights and innovative programs. The curriculum encourages interdisciplinary study, allowing you to pursue double majors. Family businesses play a significant role, contributing over 50% to global GDP and creating 60% of all new jobs. They include renowned employers like GAP, Ford, Samsung and Walmart.
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"I have gained a profound understanding of the unique challenges, but also opportunities that come with a family-owned business. Being the only next-generation member with a business degree background, I believe it was even more important to learn about not only business but family business."
Frederik Welding ’18 Family Enterprise
"I owe everything I know to Stetson. I am so fortunate to have studied with some truly amazing professors and alongside extremely bright young men and women."
Christopher Marlow '12 Family Enterprise
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.
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
Students must meet General Education Requirements in addition to specific requirements within the major area of study.
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