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This course has been co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, as a partnership among 5 business schools.
Centre for Family Entrepreneurship and Ownership (CeFEO)
Founded in 2005 at Jönköping International Business School (Sweden), CeFEO counts more than 80 scholars. Several studies and reports have consistently identified CeFEO as a leading research environment in the area of ownership and family business studies.
We focus on three core dimensions: Entrepreneurship, Family, and Ownership, with particular interest toward Strategy, Governance and Accounting. Since our foundation, we follow the steering idea of combining “Academic Excellence and Practical Relevance”.
We combine rigorous academic research at the international frontier, with the creation and diffusion of knowledge that is practically relevant for companies, organizations and individual stakeholders with an interest in ownership and family business issues.
We seek double impact with our research and education, both in the academic community and in the broader society.
We combine rigorous academic research at the international frontier, with the creation and diffusion of knowledge that is practically relevant for companies, organizations and individual stakeholders with an interest in ownership and family business issues.
We seek double impact with our research and education, both in the academic community and in the broader society.
Jönköping International Business School (JIBS)
JIBS is a specialized and dynamic institution. With research and links to practice at the core, we offer Bachelor, Master and Doctoral education to students from the whole world. JIBS faculty are internationally connected and for the research conducted in our focus areas we are ranked among the best in the world.
The quality of our education, research and operations is verified by double international accreditations, granted by EQUIS and AACSB. Financial Times (FT) ranked JIBS among the top 100 European Business Schools in 2022.
CeFEO is an integrated part of JIBS and contributes actively to the school's three focus areas: Entrepreneurship, Ownership, and Renewal. We follow the guiding principles of being international at heart, entrepreneurial in mind and responsible in action.
The quality of our education, research and operations is verified by double international accreditations, granted by EQUIS and AACSB. Financial Times (FT) ranked JIBS among the top 100 European Business Schools in 2022.
CeFEO is an integrated part of JIBS and contributes actively to the school's three focus areas: Entrepreneurship, Ownership, and Renewal. We follow the guiding principles of being international at heart, entrepreneurial in mind and responsible in action.
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Faculty
With more than 50 scholars and 30 affiliated researchers, CeFEO is your where to go. Read more
History
Since 2005, CeFEO follows the steering idea of combining Academic Excellence and Practical Relevance. Read more
Publications
CeFEO's world renowned scholars push forward the frontier of family business research evey day. Read more
Workshop
Every year, CeFEO organize the EIASM Workshop on Family Firm Management Research. Read more
Family Business Education that
targets your needs
Does your company provide services to Family Businesses?
Learn how we can support your business and integrate your offer
Internal training
We provide fully customized internal training workshops, online sessions, and courses on family business to family offices, consulting firms, financial institutions, and banks.
Commissioned research
We answer to your specific questions in the form of articles, reports, expert opinions. We can conduct interviews, surveys, and perform secondary data analyses.
Customer education
We can offer online education courses for your customers on a dedicated learning platform. The courses are co-branded with you! Discover our current offer, or ask for a customize course!
Are you part of a Family Business or a Family Office?
Discover our online courses offered at Jönköping International Business School
Family Business
Management
Family businesses are different from other companies and in order to succeed as professionals in family businesses. This online course will help to understand the unique characteristics of your business. Read more
Sustainability and
Responsible Ownership
This online course develops the competencies and skills of family business owners on sustainability and responsible ownership. We will help you understand how to renew your business strategy and operations. Read more
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Would you like to know more about our courses? Are you looking for fully customized learning experience, with a 1:1 exchange with a mentor? Tell us more
Do you work with family businesses as consultant or a coach?
Learn about how we can connect!
Discover the CeFEO Practitioners Network
Amembership-based online platform where family business consultants, advisors, and coaches with a particular interest toward the Nordic context gather, share ideas, and receive feedback. Read more
Meet us at the Family Firm Institute (FFI) annual gathering
CeFEO is Educational Members of the Family Firm Institute (FFI), the leading association worldwide for family enterprise professionals who help perpetuate trans-generational family business enterprise. Read more
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Would you like to know more about our courses? Are you looking for fully customized learning experience for you or your clients, with a 1:1 exchange with a mentor? Tell us more
Are you doing a PhD in Family Business? Here is what CeFEO can offer you!
IFERA Summer School in Family Business Reseach Methods
Every year, over the course of seven weeks, Doctoral students have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge on Family Business Research Methods, with the guidance of top Family Business Scholars. Read more
CeFEO Visiting PhD Student
Welcome to Jönköping, Sweden!
We regularly host PhD students who spend a visiting research period at JIBS in our rich research environment with the goal contributing to the development of family business and ownership research. Read more
Be a PhD Student at CeFEO
No positions currently available
New positions are publicly announced in the Job Portal of Jönköping University. We are currently not recruiting new doctoral students.
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Jönköping University has exchange agreements with over 350 universities around the World. Is your university one of them? Find it our here! See the Bachelor's and Master's courses offered by CeFEO at JIBS.
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in collaboration with FBN Norway
Are you a NextGen Family Business member? Is your family business part of the Family Business Network (FBN)? Get in touch with FBN Norway to know more!
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