New Tools for the Management of Family Businesses
Program Overview
This 42-credit program specializes in New Tools for the Management of Family Businesses. It trains professionals to understand and make decisions related to property, business, and family management, equipping them with updated theoretical fundamentals and practical tools. The program emphasizes the application of knowledge and skills through integrative exercises and project practices, and prepares graduates for leadership roles in family businesses and related consulting firms.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The specialization in New Tools for the Management of Family Businesses aims to contribute to the development, progress, and continuity of family businesses by training professionals to understand and make decisions in the face of growing needs in property, business, and family management. Family businesses constitute a significant portion of the global economy, and this specialization commits professionals to developing solutions within their businesses and communities. The program utilizes updated theoretical fundamentals and training programs, articulating theoretical fundamentals and case studies within the application space of people management. The program is designed for professionals in the business sector wishing to deepen their knowledge of family businesses, those working within family businesses, and those intending to advise family businesses at local, regional, or national levels. The general objective is to train specialists capable of promoting the management and continuity of family businesses, providing holistic support from company and family perspectives.
Outline:
The program has 42 credits and takes 9-12 months to complete, depending on student dedication. The subjects are: Concept and characteristics of Family Businesses (30 hours) Culture and Organizational Climate in Family Businesses (25 hours) Succession and Continuity in Family Businesses (30 hours) The Systematic Focus Applied to Conflict in Family Businesses (30 hours) Professionalization of Family Businesses (30 hours) Government structures and bodies (30 hours) The Family Protocol (30 hours) Property Management in Family Businesses (20 hours) Key Factors for Success in Family Businesses (25 hours) Creation and Internationalization of Family Businesses (30 hours) Basic Legal Aspects of Family Businesses (40 hours)
Teaching:
The program uses a methodology that integrates knowledge and skills acquisition through integrative exercises and project practices. The teaching staff includes:
- Dra. Silvia Aparicio
- Dr. Salvador Rus Rufino
- Dra. Cristina Hidalgo González
- Dra (c). Carmen Lilí Rodríguez Velasco
- Dra (c). Andrea Gutiérrez Jiménez
- Dr. Manuel Maeda Takeuchi
- Dr. Francisco J. Hidalgo Trujillo
- Dr. Rubén Calderón Iglesias
- Dra (c). Julién Brito Ballester
- Dra (c). Carmen Mary González Fernández
- Dr (c). Diego J. Kurtz
- Ms. María Eugenia Luna Borgaro
Careers:
Graduates can work in the following capacities:
- Management of Family Businesses
- Members of the Board of Directors of Family Businesses
- Family Business consultants
Other:
FUNIBER periodically offers scholarships. The credit structure equivalence may vary depending on the university where the student enrolls. One (1) ECTS credit is equivalent to 10 + 15 hours. The relationship between credits and hours may vary for universities outside the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
The European University of the Atlantic (UNEATLANTICO) is a Spanish higher education institution dedicated to providing a comprehensive education grounded in academic excellence and practical skills. It offers official undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and operates within the Spanish university system. The university’s educational model emphasizes classroom-based learning, integrating information technology, communication, and hands-on training to prepare students for professional challenges. Additionally, it guarantees English proficiency and fosters teamwork, project management, and technological expertise.
UNEATLANTICO collaborates with industries and professionals to enhance students' readiness for the job market. Through real-world projects and partnerships, students gain practical experience and develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills. The university supports innovation and business initiatives by working with investment funds and providing resources for student startups.
The university boasts a diverse teaching faculty, including academics, researchers, and professionals from Spain and abroad. Its faculties cover Health Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, and Polytechnic studies, offering a variety of academic programs to meet students' needs. UNEATLANTICO combines personalized attention with a dynamic learning environment, preparing students for success in competitive and innovative fields.
