Are you preparing to take charge of your family business or launch a venture of your own? In today’s fast-evolving business environment, passion alone isn’t enough. It takes vision, strategic thinking, global insight, and hands-on experience to turn ideas into lasting impact.
At Nirma University, the MBA in Family Business & Entrepreneurship is designed specifically for next-generation business leaders—whether you’re stepping into a family-run enterprise or paving your own entrepreneurial path.
India is home to over 80% family-owned businesses, many of which are now undergoing transitions in leadership and structure. The demand for professional education tailored to the unique challenges of family businesses has never been more pressing.
Nirma University’s programme goes beyond traditional MBA content. It equips students with skills in:
Succession planning and governance
Innovation and sustainable business models
Financial acumen tailored to owner-managed firms
Strategic growth in competitive markets
Whether you are looking to scale an inherited business or build something from scratch, this programme provides the tools to do both—with confidence.
The faculty at Nirma University comprises seasoned academicians, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs, offering a perfect blend of theory and practice. Their diverse experience brings fresh perspectives to the classroom and allows students to gain real-world insights into business challenges and opportunities.
With small class sizes and personalised mentoring, students benefit from close interactions that shape their professional growth and leadership style.
At Nirma University, learning extends far beyond the lecture halls. The university’s thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem includes:
Business incubators and accelerators
Start-up support and seed funding
Networking events with business leaders and alumni
Mentorship opportunities with successful entrepreneurs
Students are encouraged to ideate, test, fail, and evolve, all within a safe and supportive environment. The emphasis on experimentation fosters resilience and creativity—two key traits of successful entrepreneurs.
Today’s business leaders need to be globally aware and locally agile. The programme integrates global case studies, emerging trends, and international business practices to ensure students are well-versed in managing businesses beyond borders.
The foreign tour and global immersion opportunities expose students to diverse cultures and international markets, helping them build a broad business perspective and an adaptable mindset.
The programme focuses heavily on learning by doing. Through:
Live industry projects
Case-based pedagogy
Internships in family businesses and start-ups
Capstone projects with real business outcomes
…students gain practical experience and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges.
If you’re ready to take charge of your future—whether within your family enterprise or through your own start-up—this is the programme for you.
✅ Who should apply?
Successors of family-run businesses
Aspiring entrepreneurs
Business-minded graduates seeking leadership roles
✅ Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate
✅ Duration: 2 years, full-time MBA
✅ Location: Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat]