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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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MGMT 622 001 (CRN: 15606)
ENTREPRENEURIAL FAMILY OFFICE
Long Title: THE ENTREPRENEURIAL FAMILY OFFICE
Department: Management
Instructor: Sharpe, Marc
Meeting: 6:15PM - 9:30PM T (27-OCT-2026 - 1-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: MBA Term II
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1.5
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
MBA Hybrid
MBA for Professional Extended
MBA for Professionals
MBA for Professional Weekend
MBA - Executive Program
MBA
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Graduate Quadmester
Section Max Enrollment: 0 (permission required)
Section Enrolled: 24
Enrollment data as of: 27-APR-2026 12:11AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: Provides students with an overview of all the major components and challenges of starting, growing, and successfully managing a family office. Explores the various types of family offices and how the ultra-wealthy structure their family offices with their existing businesses to plan their family legacy. Investigates how start-ups and venture capital firms can access the billions of dollars of patient, flexible capital that family offices control through a mixture of coursework, case studies, and guest speakers. Offers unique insights into the business components and leadership practices of today’s premier family offices.