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

Program Dates

Start Date: 15 September 2026
End Date: 18 March 2027

Register By

20 August 2026

Program Fees

Residential Rs. 9,03,500/-

Non Residential Rs.8,00,00/-

International component- $3650

(Excluding GST)

Venue

IIM Bangalore, India

WHU,Germany

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Target Audience

Entrepreneurs, Family business owners, Next-generation leaders

Programme Overview

Mode
In-Person
Starting In
Aug-Sep
Level
Entrepreneurs, Family Business Owners
International Travel
Yes
Alumni Status
Yes
Duration
Long Duration

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.

Key Takeways

  • 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.

Programme Directors

Prof. R Srinivasan

Prof. Dr. R Srinivasan
Professor of Strategy, Chairperson, MBA and MBA (BA)
https://www.iimb.ac.in/user/143/r-srinivasan

R Srinivasan is Professor of Strategy at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. His current research focuses on characterizing rapid growth firms; studying platform mediated networks; and strategic decision making in top management teams.
Srinivasan received his doctoral degree from Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad in 1998. He worked for about eight years at IIM Lucknow before joining IIM Bangalore. His areas of teaching at the postgraduate and doctoral levels have been Platform business models, Corporate Strategy, Competitiveness, and Strategy Process Research.

Prof. Suresh Bhagavatula
Professor – Entrepreneurship, BBA DBE
https://www.iimb.ac.in/user/57/suresh-bhagavatula

Prof. Suresh Bhagavatula’s research lies at the intersection of entrepreneurship and social networks, focusing on both low- and high-technology firms in India. He studies how social capital influences the performance of entrepreneurs and teams, offering insights into how networks drive business success. His work has been published in leading journals such as Journal of Business Venturing, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, and Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal.

 

Prof. Sai Chittarajan Kalubandi
Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship
https://www.iimb.ac.in/user/190/sai-chittaranjan-kalubandi

Prof. Sai Chittaranjan Kalubandi’s research lies at the intersection of strategy and entrepreneurship, focusing on areas such as non-market strategies, institutional reforms, internationalization, and internal markets. His work in entrepreneurship explores international ventures, entrepreneurial pivots, and new venture funding.

He is a gold medalist in MBA (Finance) and MPhil (Management), and holds a PhD from IIM Ahmedabad, where he received the Prof. Tirath Gupta Memorial Best Thesis Award. He has presented his research at leading international conferences and has published work on outsourcing, firm performance, and philanthropic healthcare models.

 

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

Programme Schedule & Payment Schedule

Programme Schedule – Tentative

Payment Schedule

 

How To Apply for the Programme

How to apply LDP
You are required to upload your Resume and Graduation Certificate in the online application portal.

For any queries related to the programme, please contact Ms. Nithya on Phone no. +91-80-26993371; +91-8951281611 or Email ID at nithya.v@iimb.ac.in

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Contact Us

Ms. Nithya
Mobile No. +91-8951281611
Email: nithya.v@iimb.ac.in

Award of Certificate

A programme certificate of completion will be awarded by IIMB to participants upon successful completion of the programme and satisfying programme requirements.

Alumni Membership

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