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Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme #320 Leadership & Organizational Renewal

MBA in Family Business Management

A rigorous Swiss private curriculum synthesizing advanced management theory, quantitative financial rigor, and executive decision science for global leaders.

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Standard Duration 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Academic Credits 120 ECTS Equivalent
Delivery Mode Executive Blended / Modular Weekend
Next Intakes Rolling Intakes (Quarterly)
Curriculum Structure

Academic Overview & Focus

The MBA in Family Business Management at Brookfield Business School is constructed to meet the highest European and Swiss benchmarks for executive and postgraduate education. Through an integrated balance of core theoretical frameworks, case analytics, and applied enterprise capstones, students master the discipline of strategic decision-making in volatile operating environments.

Rooted in the academic values of the Canton of Zug, the programme emphasizes fiduciarily responsible leadership, quantitative precision, technological readiness, and ethical corporate stewardship.

Advanced quantitative modeling & valuation
Boardroom strategy & fiduciary governance
Digital transformation & enterprise AI platforms
Cross-border market & geopolitical risk analysis
Modular Breakdown

Curriculum Syllabus by Semester

Semester 1 8 Modules
FAM811 C-Suite Leadership, Personal Mastery & Executive Vision in Family Business Management
Theory
Develop authentic executive presence, strategic self-awareness and senior leadership influence in Family Business Management.
FAM812 Managerial Financial Analysis & Corporate Restructuring Studio in Family Business Management
Practical
Deconstruct corporate annual reports, uncover hidden liabilities and optimize capital structures in Family Business Management.
FAM813 Strategic Corporate Positioning & Competitive Advantage in Family Business Management
Theory
Formulate corporate portfolio strategies, conglomerate diversification and competitive moats in Family Business Management.
FAM814 Executive Decision Analytics & Quantitative Modeling Lab for Family Business Management
Practical
Model high-uncertainty strategic corporate bets using Monte Carlo decision trees and probability models.
FAM815 Macroeconomics, Geopolitics & Global Trade Policies in Family Business Management
Theory
Evaluate sovereign debt cycles, currency devaluations, geopolitical trade sanctions and supply resilience in Family Business Management.
FAM816 Executive Communications, Boardroom Rhetoric & Media Relations Studio in Family Business Management
Practical
Master high-stakes boardroom presentations, shareholder annual meetings and crisis media interviews in Family Business Management.
FAM817 Corporate Governance, Board Committees & Fiduciary Stewardship in Family Business Management
Theory
Audit audit committee responsibilities, compensation committee oversight and Swiss board compliance in Family Business Management.
FAM818 First-Year Executive MBA Residency & Strategic Challenge in Family Business Management
Practical
Collaborate in senior executive cohorts to diagnose and resolve an authentic enterprise crisis in Family Business Management.
Semester 2 8 Modules
FAM821 Strategic Marketing Direction & Brand Equity Leadership in Family Business Management
Theory
Direct global brand equity portfolios, customer lifetime value maximization and market disruption in Family Business Management.
FAM822 Digital Marketing ROI & Omnichannel Attribution Studio for Family Business Management
Practical
Audit corporate marketing spend efficiency, digital conversion attribution and customer acquisition costs in Family Business Management.
FAM823 Operational Excellence, Supply Network Resilience & Agility in Family Business Management
Theory
Design resilient global supply chain networks, Lean manufacturing architectures and risk hedging in Family Business Management.
FAM824 Operations Simulation & Supply Chain Optimization Workshop in Family Business Management
Practical
Optimize complex supply network logistics, warehouse automation and production scheduling in simulation.
FAM825 Strategic Human Capital, Executive Talent & Succession in Family Business Management
Theory
Formulate CEO succession pipelines, executive compensation packages and post-merger cultural integration in Family Business Management.
FAM826 Executive Negotiation & High-Stakes Dealmaking Workshop in Family Business Management
Practical
Conduct complex multi-party deal negotiations, resolving impasse and securing strategic partnerships in Family Business Management.
FAM827 Digital Business Transformation & Enterprise AI Adoption in Family Business Management
Theory
Lead enterprise artificial intelligence roadmaps, cloud modernization and digital culture transformations in Family Business Management.
FAM828 Mid-MBA Enterprise Modernization Practicum in Family Business Management
Practical
Deliver an actionable digital transformation and organizational modernization blueprint for an enterprise in Family Business Management.
Semester 3 8 Modules
FAM831 Corporate Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions Strategy in Family Business Management
Theory
Structure cross-border corporate mergers, hostile acquisition defense and private equity leveraged buyouts in Family Business Management.
FAM832 M&A Financial Modeling & Transaction Structuring Lab in Family Business Management
Practical
Build detailed merger accretion/dilution models, synergy valuation projections and LBO debt schedules.
FAM833 Corporate Venturing, Innovation Studios & Growth Scaling in Family Business Management
Theory
Establish corporate venture capital (CVC) funds, internal startup incubators and open innovation networks in Family Business Management.
FAM834 Venture Capital Term Sheet Negotiation & Valuation Workshop in Family Business Management
Practical
Draft and negotiate venture capital term sheets, liquidation preferences, anti-dilution and protective clauses.
FAM835 Corporate Sustainability, ESG Stewardship & Climate Strategy in Family Business Management
Theory
Align enterprise strategy with ESG reporting directives, sustainable debt financing and net-zero roadmaps in Family Business Management.
FAM836 MBA Strategic Consulting Project: Charter & Problem Formulation in Family Business Management
Practical
Formulate the formal consulting project charter, client scope and diagnostic framework for an enterprise in Family Business Management.
FAM837 Enterprise Risk Management, Cyber Resilience & Crisis Control in Family Business Management
Theory
Formulate enterprise-wide risk management (ERM) frameworks, ransomware response and corporate crisis governance in Family Business Management.
FAM838 Strategic Crisis Simulation & Boardroom Decision Lab in Family Business Management
Practical
Navigate a simulated live corporate disaster under real-time pressure, regulatory scrutiny and media glare.
Semester 4 8 Modules
FAM841 MBA Strategic Consulting Project: Enterprise Fieldwork in Family Business Management
Practical
Execute primary executive interviews, operational audits and internal data extraction at the client enterprise.
FAM842 MBA Strategic Consulting Project: Data Synthesis & Model Build in Family Business Management
Practical
Synthesize diagnostic findings, build dynamic financial scenarios and engineer customized solutions for Family Business Management.
FAM843 MBA Strategic Consulting Project: Executive Recommendations in Family Business Management
Practical
Author the comprehensive C-suite consulting report detailing implementation sequences, costs and ROI in Family Business Management.
FAM844 Global Business Policy, Swiss Governance & Long-Term Stewardship in Family Business Management
Theory
Evaluate the Swiss business ecosystem, global corporate neutrality, sovereign wealth funds and long-term value in Family Business Management.
FAM845 C-Suite Advisory Playbook & Organizational Change Roadmap in Family Business Management
Practical
Translate consulting findings into phased change management workstreams and executive KPI scorecards in Family Business Management.
FAM846 Executive Boardroom Simulation: Shareholder Annual Meeting in Family Business Management
Practical
Role-play executive board members defending annual performance and strategic initiatives before activist investors.
FAM847 Executive Leadership Legacy, Ethics & Lifelong Governance in Family Business Management
Theory
Formulate a personal executive governance charter, ethical leadership legacy and ongoing board directorships.
FAM848 Final MBA Capstone Defense & Oral Examination in Family Business Management
Practical
Defend the strategic enterprise consulting project before a jury of corporate executives and academic faculty in Family Business Management.
Professional Placement

Career Trajectory & Placement

Graduates of the MBA in Family Business Management pursue leadership roles across multinational enterprises, Swiss private banking houses, boutique consultancies, and innovative scale-ups.

Target Executive Roles
Chief Executive, Vice President Strategy, Managing Director, Senior Partner, Head of Corporate Governance.
Industry Sectors
Private Banking, FinTech, Global Supply Chain, Luxury Goods, Management Consulting, Healthcare Systems.
Swiss Private Higher Education Regulatory Notice

Brookfield Business School operates as an independent private higher education institute pursuant to Article 20 of the Swiss Federal Constitution (academic freedom) and relevant cantonal legislation in the Canton of Zug. Degrees and qualifications conferred are proprietary private Swiss academic credentials in accordance with Swiss private law.

Admissions Information

Enrolment Details

  • Degree Level Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Duration 2 Years (4 Semesters)
  • Academic Load 120 ECTS Equivalent
  • Delivery Executive Blended / Modular Weekend
  • Next Cohort Rolling Intakes (Quarterly)
Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate degree plus a minimum of 3 years demonstrable managerial or executive experience. Admissions interview and CV review required.

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