NBA 5820

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NBA 5820
Leaders in Family Enterprise in Practice and Theory

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Family businesses are the predominant form of business organizations, accounting for nearly two thirds of all businesses in the world, and contribute an estimated 70-90% of the annual global GDP. In the United States, it is estimated there are 32.4 million family businesses, and collectively they contribute over 54% of GDP and generate 59% of private sector workforce. These firms are distinguished from other enterprises by the significant influence of the controlling family on the creation, continuity, mode and extent of growth, and exit of a business. This course aims to prepare students to work effectively and professionally, in, with or for a family firm, to understand the unique characteristics of family ownership, and/or to create, launch and manage create cross-generational value and wealth in family firms.


Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024SP, 2022FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1.5 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3818 NBA 5820   LEC 001

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    • W
    • Oct 14 - Dec 4, 2026

    • Van Der Vliet, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Priority given to: Master of Business Administration (MBA) students during pre-enrollment. Enrollment limited to: Master of Business Administration (MBA) students, graduate students and seniors.
    Add/Drop Dates: 9:00 am, August 17, 2026 - 11:59 pm, September 8, 2026 with an additional add/drop period 8:00 am, October 14, 2026 - 11:59 pm, October 21, 2026. Students will be required to obtain faculty permission to add/drop after October 21, 2026. If you drop after November 11, 2026, a "W" will be posted on your transcript.