Management Programme for Entrepreneurs & Family Businesses (Batch-17)

IIM Bangalore - Executive Education

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About Programme

The Management Programme for Entrepreneurs & Family Businesses (MPEFB) by IIM Bangalore is a comprehensive executive programme designed for entrepreneurs and family business leaders to build scalable, future-ready businesses. It combines core management concepts with real-world application through classroom learning, peer interaction, and a hands-on business project. The curriculum covers strategy, leadership, finance, digital business, and governance, helping participants strengthen decision-making and drive sustainable growth.

A key highlight of the programme is its experiential approach, including action learning projects and an international immersion at WHU, Germany. Participants benefit from mentorship by IIMB faculty, exposure to diverse business perspectives, and access to a strong alumni network. Overall, the programme equips business leaders with practical tools, strategic clarity, and a structured approach to managing and growing their enterprises.

Programme Content

Module 1: Understanding the Business Landscape

Covers economic environment, customer value, and market dynamics

Introduces core business concepts and context setting

Builds foundation for strategic thinking

Module 2: Architecting the Enterprise

Focus on strategy, business models, and opportunity identification

Includes digital business, marketing, and branding concepts

Helps design and structure scalable enterprises

Module 3: International Immersion

Exposure to global business practices at WHU, Germany

Learn about international markets and collaborations

Gain insights into global strategy and innovation

Module 4: Managing the Enterprise

Covers operations, finance, and people management

Focus on execution, performance, and process efficiency

Strengthens internal business management capabilities

Module 5: Leading for Competitive Advantage

Focus on leadership, sales, negotiations, and governance

Develop skills for competitive positioning and growth

Learn stakeholder management and decision-making

Module 6: Future scaping the Business

Covers succession planning and long-term strategy

Focus on innovation and future-ready business models

Concludes with project presentations and way forward

Alumni Benefits

The participants become IIMB EEP alumni on successful completion of the programme and thereby gain access to the alumni network across various industry sectors.

Programme Audience

Entrepreneurs, Family business owners, Next-generation leaders

Programme Benefits

Nurture creative and innovative thinking to identify and explore new business opportunities

Shape business opportunities using experimental and frugal approaches to drive cost-effective innovation and growth.

Stabilize and configure new opportunities to enable scalability and long-term business expansion.

Align organization, execution, and governance to deliver performance and stakeholder value.

Define a clear entrepreneurial vision for both family and business.

Manage the family-business interface and succession for long-term sustainability.

Benefit from peer learning and networking with fellow entrepreneurs.

Gain global exposure through international immersion.

Become part of a strong IIMB alumni network.

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