PGPFMB curriculum and programme structure

The Post Graduate Programme in Family Managed Business (PGPFMB) is a 15-month programme with sessions conducted for 12 consecutive months. It includes an international immersion, followed by an interim business plan presentation scheduled in the 13th month and the final presentation scheduled during the 15th month of the programme.

Phase I comprises 4 contacts, Phase 2 comprises 5 contacts, and Phase 3 comprises 3 contacts. A contact refers to a calendar week in the month, which follows a predetermined (calendar) schedule. Post this, the participant works on the business role plan while working at his own business.

Programme structure

Programme Architecture

  • Overview

    The programme curriculum currently being followed comprises 32 courses spread over three phases. A participant will complete 45 credits over the three phases, comprising basic, advanced and elective (general and custom elective) courses. The programme curriculum is subject to change from time to time, in keeping with the changing dynamics of the business environment and industry needs. The Programme curriculum also includes outbound activity as part of the Leadership Lab course, off-site contact, and Domestic and International Industrial visits.

  • Phase I | C1-C4

    • Acquiring & Managing Customers
    • Introduction to Finance
    • Mirror and the Marketplace
    • Leveraging IT for business
    • Spreadsheet for Decision Making
    • Leading Self and Others
    • Family Dynamics-I
    • Personal Development and Leadership Lab
    • Business, Government & Society
    • Markstrat

  • Phase II | C5-C9

    • Scanning the Environment
    • B2B Sales
    • Financial Management
    • Cost Management
    • Leading Organisations for change and transition
    • Managing Channels and Sales Force
    • Strategic Negotiation
    • Family Dynamics-II
    • Business, Government & Society
    • Start as a founder: Startup Lab for Scions
    • Business Improvement Project
    • Elective- Minor
    • Elective – Major – DIV

  • Phase II | C10-C12

    • Brand Management
    • Business and Role Plan (including B Plan mentoring)
    • Financial Planning and Wealth Management
    • Family Dynamics- III
    • Scenario Planning and Strategic Foresight

  • Custom Electives

    • Manufacturing
    • Retail
    • Services
    • Real Estate & Infrastructure

  • General Electives

    • Private Equity & Venture Capital
    • Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics
    • International Business
    • Project Management
    • Storytelling for Business
    • International Finance
    • Taxation
    • E Commerce

Majors

SPJIMR PGPFMB is an 18-month programme with sessions conducted for 14-15 consecutive months.

Manufacturing

Understanding how to handle any process in any function efficiently and effectively.

Retail

Understanding of retail market evolution, retail formats, and current dynamics (financial, non-financial) of operating, and managing a retail business.

Real Estate and Infrastructure

Practiced skills enabling participants to understand the real estate business process.

Service

Gaining deep appreciation of congruence between product and service businesses and applying knowledge within the context of family businesses.

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