Family Enterprise Management Certificate

The family enterprise management certificate is designed for working professionals looking to enhance their skills.

Family businesses face unique opportunities and challenges. SEMO's Family Enterprise Management Certificate prepares you to lead with confidence by building skills in entrepreneurship, finance, strategic planning, and business leadership. Whether you're preparing to join a family-owned business, grow an existing company, or start your own venture, you'll gain practical knowledge you can put to work immediately.

What You’ll Study in Family enterprise courses

Required Courses: 12 Hours

A grade of ‘C’ is required in each core course.

• ER361 Principles of Entrepreneurship (3)
• ER521 Topics in Entrepreneurship (3)
• ER551 Managing Family and Small Business (3)
• FI363 Entrepreneurial Finance (3)

Why Earn Your Family Enterprise Management Certificate at SEMO?

• Learn the unique dynamics of leading family-owned and small businesses.
• Build practical skills in entrepreneurship, finance, communication, and succession planning.
• Complete a focused 12-credit-hour certificate that complements many business majors.
• Learn from faculty with experience in entrepreneurship and business management.

What Can You Do with a Family Enterprise Management Certificate?

This certificate prepares you to contribute to the long-term success of family-owned and entrepreneurial businesses by strengthening your leadership and management skills. It can support careers such as:

• Family Business Manager
• Small Business Owner
• Operations Manager
• Entrepreneur
• Business Development Coordinator
• Successor in a Family-Owned Business