Most companies around the world are controlled by one or more large shareholders. These shareholders—whether founders and their families, private equity firms, activist investors, or institutional stakeholders—play a central role in their firms’ governance, actively shaping corporate decisions and oversight structures. Their involvement in the firm creates room for the board to serve not only as a monitoring body but also as a crucial source of strategic guidance and expertise.
Division: Finance
Center/Program: Global Family Enterprise Program
Prerequisite
Complete ANY of the following Courses
Fall 2026
B8353 - 001
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
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Section Notes
Please note that this course has a make-up date on Friday, September 11 to account for the Labor Day holiday. This applies to courses that normally meet on Monday or Monday/Wednesday during the A-Term or Full-Term.
This course has an in-person final exam on Monday, October 19 at 2:00 PM.
Format
A Term
Spring 2026
B8353 - 001
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
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Section Notes
Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.
Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
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Tuesday 03/23/2026 - 05/01/2026 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 820