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An MBA (Master of Business Administration) program with a focus on family business and entrepreneurship is a must for individuals who are interested in starting or managing a family business, or who are considering entrepreneurship as a career path.

In an MBA program with a focus on family business and entrepreneurship, the student will learn about the unique challenges and opportunities that come with managing a family business, as well as how to develop and implement successful business strategies. You will also learn about key concepts in entrepreneurship, including how to identify and assess opportunities, develop a business plan, and manage risk.

Some of the specific topics the students will study in an MBA program with a focus on family business and entrepreneurship include:

Family business governance and management
Succession planning
Strategic planning and decision-making
Leadership and communication in a family business
Conflict resolution and problem-solving
Marketing and sales strategies for small businesses
Financial management and planning
Legal issues in entrepreneurship and small business

The program will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as an entrepreneur or in a leadership role within a family business.

Duration of Program

2 years (4 Semesters)

Seats

20*

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UPES’ curriculum framework is holistic in its overall structure and yet focuses on the individual need of the student to discover, experience, explore and challenge. Along with the core subject, students have the option to choose from subject-focused specialisations. They are also allowed to choose minor/exploratory subject from other schools at UPES that are: School of Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Law, School of Business, School of Health Sciences, School of Design, School of Modern Media, and School of Liberal Studies.

Further, based on the multifaceted needs of the global workplace and evolving lifestyles, the curriculum offers Signature and Life-Skills courses through School for Life. To round off this learning experience, students are required to do mandatory internships in the social sector, government/public sector, and industry. The combinations available for students to pick and choose from are endless, ensuring both depth and width of knowledge.

PEO1	Graduates will have significant opportunities to get employment at the Local and National levels and can work as analysts, quality controllers, research assistants, and in the government sector jobs.
PEO2	Graduate will have the leadership quality to handle all circumstances in diversities by providing an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary learning environment.
PEO3	Graduates will continuously learn and adopt new skills and techniques to overcome problems related to new technologies.
PEO4	The graduate will be able to formulate, investigate and analyze scientifically real-life problems along with an ethical attitude, which works in a multidisciplinary team.

PSO1	Apply analytical skills and innovative tools for decision-making across all industries.
PSO2	Apply theoretical understanding of entrepreneurship and family business.
PSO3	Inculcate entrepreneurial and analytical abilities to better prepare for future business scenarios.

The MBA in Entrepreneurship and Family Business - Family Business prepares the students to be suitable for various roles in the industry as follows

Chief Executive officer
Strategy consultants
Founders of Startups

Minimum 50% marks in Class X & XII and Graduation. Graduation From a recognized University in any stream.

UPESMET / National Level Exams/ CUET followed by Personal Interview

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MBA in Family Business and Entrepreneurship

Curriculum 2022-24

MBA Family Business and Entrepreneurship 2023
SEMESTER I			SEMESTER II
Subject Code	Subject	Credits	Subject Code	Subject	Credits
HRES 7021	Management Principles	2	HRES 7007	Human Resource Management	3
HRES 7011	Organizational Behaviour	2	FINC 7019	Financial Management	3
MKTG 7001	Marketing Management	3	TBA	Operations Management	3
ECON 7006	Managerial Economics	3	TBA	Family Business Governance	2
FINC 7010	Accounting for Managers	3	DSIT 7021	Managing Emerging Technologies	2
TBA	Research Methodology	3	TBA	incubation Lab	2
HRES 7004	Business Communication	3	UCIE 8004	Entrepreneurial Strategy	3
TBA	Theoretical foundation of Family Business	3	STGM 8001	Technology Strategy	3
TBA	Foundations of Entrepreneurship	2	INDT 7101	Industrial Visit	1
				Specialization paper 1	3
	TOTAL	24		TOTAL	25
SEMESTER III			SEMESTER IV
Subject Code	Subject	Credits	Subject Code	Subject	Credits
TBA	Family Business Succession	2	TBA	Strategic Leadership in Family Business	2
TBA	Product Management	2	TBA	Fundamentals of entrepreneurship in the family business	3
TBA	Strategic Management	3	TBA	International Business	3
TBA	Data Analysis for Entrepreneurs	3	TBA	Dissertation	6
TBA	Specialization paper 2	3
TBA	Business Pitch Project	4
TBA	Startup Ecosystem	3
	Total	20		Total	14
				Total	83

	Specialization 1			Specialization 2
	Understanding Business Ecosystem			Competitive Strategy of the firm
	Entrepreneurial Marketing	II		Corporate Valuation	III
	Strategic Management of Innovation			Corporate Entrepreneurship
	Start-up Funding Strategies			Financial Management for Family Business
Total Credits of MBA family business Entrepreneurship 2023					83

We at the department believe in experiential teaching and learning and strive to imbibe problem-solving skills and critical thinking in the students. The following practices are in place to improve the quality of Teaching-Learning and student experience:

Design and Review of individual Course Plans at the beginning of the session
Course Completion Report (CCR)
Academic Planning & Monitoring
Real-world/Project based assignments
Encouraging Advanced Learners
Opportunity to work with incubated start-ups
Industry Internship
Slow Learners Support
ICT-enabled Classroom (sound system, mic and projector)
Guest lectures from industry experts
Certification Courses
Participation in competitive events (In-house/National/International).
Participation in Conferences/Seminars/Workshops (National/International).

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO1	Graduates will have significant opportunities to get employment at the Local and National levels and can work as analysts, quality controllers, research assistants, and in the government sector jobs.
PEO2	Graduate will have the leadership quality to handle all circumstances in diversities by providing an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary learning environment.
PEO3	Graduates will continuously learn and adopt new skills and techniques to overcome problems related to new technologies.
PEO4	The graduate will be able to formulate, investigate and analyze scientifically real-life problems along with an ethical attitude, which works in a multidisciplinary team.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

PSO1	Apply analytical skills and innovative tools for decision-making across all industries.
PSO2	Apply theoretical understanding of entrepreneurship and family business.
PSO3	Inculcate entrepreneurial and analytical abilities to better prepare for future business scenarios.

Career Prospects

The MBA in Entrepreneurship and Family Business - Family Business prepares the students to be suitable for various roles in the industry as follows

Chief Executive officer
Strategy consultants
Founders of Startups

Eligibility

Minimum 50% marks in Class X & XII and Graduation. Graduation From a recognized University in any stream.

Selection Criteria

UPESMET / National Level Exams/ CUET followed by Personal Interview

Fee Structure

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Curriculum

MBA in Family Business and Entrepreneurship

Curriculum 2022-24

MBA Family Business and Entrepreneurship 2023
SEMESTER I			SEMESTER II
Subject Code	Subject	Credits	Subject Code	Subject	Credits
HRES 7021	Management Principles	2	HRES 7007	Human Resource Management	3
HRES 7011	Organizational Behaviour	2	FINC 7019	Financial Management	3
MKTG 7001	Marketing Management	3	TBA	Operations Management	3
ECON 7006	Managerial Economics	3	TBA	Family Business Governance	2
FINC 7010	Accounting for Managers	3	DSIT 7021	Managing Emerging Technologies	2
TBA	Research Methodology	3	TBA	incubation Lab	2
HRES 7004	Business Communication	3	UCIE 8004	Entrepreneurial Strategy	3
TBA	Theoretical foundation of Family Business	3	STGM 8001	Technology Strategy	3
TBA	Foundations of Entrepreneurship	2	INDT 7101	Industrial Visit	1
				Specialization paper 1	3
	TOTAL	24		TOTAL	25
SEMESTER III			SEMESTER IV
Subject Code	Subject	Credits	Subject Code	Subject	Credits
TBA	Family Business Succession	2	TBA	Strategic Leadership in Family Business	2
TBA	Product Management	2	TBA	Fundamentals of entrepreneurship in the family business	3
TBA	Strategic Management	3	TBA	International Business	3
TBA	Data Analysis for Entrepreneurs	3	TBA	Dissertation	6
TBA	Specialization paper 2	3
TBA	Business Pitch Project	4
TBA	Startup Ecosystem	3
	Total	20		Total	14
				Total	83

	Specialization 1			Specialization 2
	Understanding Business Ecosystem			Competitive Strategy of the firm
	Entrepreneurial Marketing	II		Corporate Valuation	III
	Strategic Management of Innovation			Corporate Entrepreneurship
	Start-up Funding Strategies			Financial Management for Family Business
Total Credits of MBA family business Entrepreneurship 2023					83