Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Post Graduate Certificate in Family Business Management (PGCFBM)

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Leadership And General Management Programmes

About Programme

The business environment in India is rapidly changing. It is far more dynamic today than ever before. Family managed businesses must adapt to professional way of managing their businesses to remain afloat in today’s dynamic environment. This programme is therefore developed to educate and enable the owners / top-management of the Family Businesses in India to understand and learn how to tackle the challenges faced by them and continue to contribute to the national economy in a bigger way. The programme should enable them to explore how to scan the environment and identify / encash the opportunities available to them to grow either in the same field or in new vistas; will expose them to the theory related to the functional aspects of the business, developing strategies and the importance of professional management.

Programme Content

Professionalizing Functional Areas of Business
Understanding the geopolitics of the India Opportunity
Family Dynamics, inter-generational issues in Family Business
Financing business growth, managing investor relations, private equity, venture capital and start-up ecosystem in India
Strategic thinking and leadership in family businesses
Design thinking and leadership in family businesses
Taking One's Business Global
Capstone Project

Alumni Benefits

LDP participants who complete the programme successfully become the Alumni of IIMC Executive Education, which currently has over 35,000 members.
LDP Alumni are given an email-id in the IIM Calcutta domain.
LDP Alumni can register in the IIM Calcutta Alumni portal either with this email-id or with their personal email-ids. The IIM Calcutta Alumni portal is a common platform for Alumni of all programmes of the Institute to interact with each other and stay connected with the Institute.
The Institute shares newsletters, important news and articles about the Institute and its activities, the achievements of the Institute's faculty, staff, students and alumni, upcoming events and programmes etc., on the portal.
Alumni can post their achievements, write about jobs or LIVE project opportunities for other alumni to see.
The IIM Calcutta alumni network can also be accessed on mobile phones through the mobile app.
Executive Education Alumni are entitled to a discount of 5% on the programme fee if they opt to do another LDP.
By using the different features of the IIM Calcutta portal, alumni across programmes can engage with each other in many meaningful ways. It is up to the alumni themselves to leverage the platform

Pedagogy

Pedagogy
Interactive discussion
Case Studies
Interactive discussion
Case Studies

Programme Audience

The owners / scions of Family Managed Businesses
Senior Managers who report to the owners of Family Managed Businesses

Testimonials

"My name is Harsh Khemka, and I currently lead business operations at Newton Weighing System Pvt. Ltd., a company specializing in Industrial Weighing and Automation Solutions. As a second-generation entrepreneur, I enrolled in the Family Business Management Programme at IIM Calcutta to gain structured insights into scaling a legacy business in todays dynamic landscape. I was particularly drawn to the course for its practical orientation, focus on succession planning, and its strong peer network. Since completing the course, Ive been able to drive significant improvements at Newton Weighingstreamlining internal processes, strengthened our internal cost controls, expanding our product verticals and strengthening our service model. The programme also helped me develop a sharper approach to decision-making and team leadership, which has had a measurable impact on business performance. One of the most valuable takeaways was the network of like-minded business owners I met through the programme. These relationships have led to inter-business collaborations, knowledge exchange, and a strong support system that continues well beyond the classroom. I highly recommend this course to any entrepreneur involved in a family-run business. Its not just about academic learningit's a transformative experience that empowers you to build a sustainable, future-ready enterprise."

Harsh Vardhan Khemka

Director, Newton Weighing System Pvt Ltd

"Completing my Post Graduation in Family Business Management at IIM Calcutta was a transformative experience. The program provided me with invaluable insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of running a family-owned business. The rigorous curriculum, coupled with the expert guidance of the faculty, equipped me with the skills to make strategic decisions and drive sustainable growth for our family enterprise. The exposure to real-world case studies and the networking opportunities with peers from diverse industries have significantly broadened my perspective and prepared me to lead our business into the future."

Pravin Manohar

Batch: 05

"Being a first-generation leader in my family business, the IIM Calcutta Post Graduate Certificate in Family Business Management (Batch 04) has been incredibly valuable. The program offers a perfect blend of academic excellence and practical insights, vital for both established and emerging family businesses. The facultys expertise and peer interactions have enriched my journey. The campus visits and group projects further enhanced this course, fostering deeper collaboration and practical learning opportunities."

Sangita Maji

Director-Paradise Isle Beach Resort (P) Ltd.

"I am Saloni Goyal and have completed the Post Graduate Certificate in Family Business Management from IIM Calcutta, and it was an unforgettable experience. The faculty was the best I have ever encountered, making the material easy to understand and covering all the major aspects of family business management. This is the best environment for peer learning from a huge variety of like-minded people. Additionally, the case study exposes us to actual business situations from various industries, which helps us become better decision-makers.My overall experience has been enhanced by the incredible interactions with my batchmates outside of the classroom."

Saloni Goyal

Batch: 04

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Saksham Surana

Owner and CEO-AANKONA

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Batch: 04

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Family Business-Ispat Sangrah India

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Director, Ever Bright Plastic Pvt. Ltd.

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Batch: PGCFBM 02

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