MGT 307 - Small and Family Operated Businesses

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed

Course is designed for students interested in the issues, problems and unique concerns of family business involvement and management. Cases, videos, readings and guest lectures focus on critical aspects of family business management. Course is organized around the following themes: understanding the family business systems theory, culture and stages of evolution; individual development and career planning; management of family structure, conflicts and relationships; and organizational issues including succession and estate planning, strategic planning and formalizing the firm.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or instructor’s permission.