Dr. Daniel Garett Van Der Vliet
Executive Director
Area of Interest
Leadership & Family Business
Global Family Business Leadership Program
The Blueprint To 3x Your
Family Business
Lead your family business into its next phase of growth through AI, global expansion, and modern business systems.
Duration15 Months
Location7 Countries
FormatHybrid
Start DateJanuary 2027
EligibilityBachelor’s Degree
The Next Chapter Of Your Business Starts Here
Over 15 months, you'll progress through five online modules and five global immersions while building a transformation blueprint for your own family business. Every lesson is applied in real time, culminating in a Capstone presentation in New York.
Global Immersions
Where you'll learn
Learn Where Business Happens
- Dubai: Where family enterprise meets global ambition.
- Singapore: Where governance drives long-term growth.
- Japan: Where tradition and innovation go hand-in-hand.
- Germany: Where operational excellence creates legacy.
- Italy: Where heritage becomes a global brand.
- London: Where capital fuels family business growth.
- New York: Conclude your journey with global insights that'll become your competitive edge.
Diagnosis & Aligning of Family Business Objectives
- How to map the three systems you're actually running: family, ownership and business.
- How to align scorecards with family and business objectives.
- How to build a three-generation picture of influence, including the people without titles.
- How to compare legal shareholding against what the family believes it owns.
- How to enhance governance through structured board reviews.
- How to build an unsentimental baseline: margins, cash cycle, customer concentration, ROCE.
- How to name the conversations your family has been avoiding for a decade.
Family Charter, Succession Planning & Governance Design
- How to tell apart family governance, company governance and family office — three different builds.
- How to set family employment rules: qualifications, outside experience, roles that actually exist.
- How to benchmark family pay to market and decouple compensation from ownership.
- How to replace the annual dividend argument with an agreed formula.
- How to fix transfer rules, a valuation method and a real exit route for anyone who wants out.
- How to build the conflict-resolution ladder before you need it.
- How to set succession criteria first, then choose — not the reverse.
Financial Systems, Process Documentation & Operational Readiness
- How to separate personal and business finances completely — the first gate to outside capital.
- How to close the books monthly and produce an MIS you can act on.
- How to know unit economics by product, customer and channel, not just at company level.
- How to map the working capital cycle day by day and fund what growth will consume.
- How to document the ten processes carrying the most value and the most risk.
- How to confirm who legally owns the property, IP and licences — before a lender asks.
- How to design the organisation for the business at 3x and hire the non-family leaders it needs.
Growth Strategy Design & the 3x Blueprint
- How to build a waterfall from today's profit to 3x, every lever quantified and owned.
- How to start with pricing — usually the most under-used lever in a founder-run business.
- How to test channel, geography and adjacency in order of capital efficiency.
- How to model the cash that growth consumes, not only the profit it produces.
- How to stress-test the downside: what breaks first and where covenants bite.
- How to give every growth bet an owner, a budget, milestones and kill criteria.
- How to leave with a one-page 3x blueprint and a 24-month roadmap behind it.
Execution Launch, Capital Deployment & Governance Embedding
- How to set the operating cadence: weekly initiatives, monthly reviews, quarterly board.
- How to publish the annual governance calendar twelve months in advance.
- How to release capital in tranches against milestones, not against an annual budget.
- How to transfer authority in instruments, not announcements: signatory, seat, title, thresholds.
- How to win visibly and early on one hard problem that is unambiguously yours.
- How to bring the long-serving managers with you, or decide early that they aren't coming.
- How to communicate the transition outward to staff, customers, bankers and the trade.
Step Into The Markets That
Wrote The Global Business Playbook
WHO IS IT FOR
Apply Now
Built For The Leaders Behind The Next Chapter Of Family Business
The Successor
You're preparing to lead the business, whether that's next year or already underway.
The Operator
Build modern systems, embrace AI, and create a roadmap for long-term growth.
The Global Thinker
Take a business built for one market and prepare it for the world.
The Innovator
A virtual-first programme designed for leaders who can't step away from the businesses they run.
What You'll Take Back To Your Business
Five outcomes · One programme
A Transformation Roadmap
Every module contributes to a transformation roadmap built around your business, helping you solve today's challenges while preparing for tomorrow's opportunities.
A Dedicated Advisor
Work one-on-one with a dedicated Programme Advisor throughout the programme and for 12 months after graduation as you turn ideas into action.
Quarterly Global Immersions
Travel across four global business hubs and step inside the companies, institutions, and ecosystems shaping the future of family enterprise.
Family At The Table
Invite a parent, sibling, or co-owner to key programme milestones, creating alignment around the decisions that shape your business's future.
Built Around Your Business
Fortnightly virtual sessions and quarterly global immersions let you keep leading your business while applying every lesson in real time.
Learn From The People Shaping Global Business
Area of Interest
Mr. Faverie Stephane
Executive Group President
Area of Interest
Global Markets and Customer Dynamics
Dr. Lan Ma
Adjunct Professor of Business
Teaching
How to market strategically in the real world
Dr. Edward Rogers
Former Chief Knowledge Officer
Teaching
How to Manage Complexities
Dr. Zal Phiroz
Adjunct Professor
Teaching
How companies manage supply chains & how to procure & ship globally
Mr. Nitin Gaur
Former Advisory Board Member
Area of Interest
How to Innovate in Fintech
Ms. Kevyn Eva Norton
Product Lead
Area of Interest
How to do Product and UX Research
Dr. Shad Morris
Former Faculty Fellow
Teaching
How to work effectively in teams
Mr. Manoj Kohli
Former Country Head
Area of Interest
Growth and Business Transformation
Mr. Arjun Vaidya
CoFounder - V3 Ventures
Teaching
How to leverage marketplaces like Amazon to sell your products
Apply For The February
2027 Cohort
Begin your application
The Application · Four Steps
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01
Application Form
Fill out the application form and tell us your story
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02
Interview
Interview with an Industry Leader to assess cohort and program fit
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03
Offer Letter
Receive your offer letter upon successful selection
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04
Secure Your Seat
Secure your seat by submitting the program fee
Program Investment
Fee Structure
Currency in USDPlanning your finances is an important part of your academic journey.
Here's a breakdown of the program costs and what it covers.
Academic
USD · INCL. TAXES- Tuition30,500
- Global Immersions in 7 Countries25,790
Subtotal56,290
Administrative
USD · INCL. TAXES- Program Management2,600
- 12-month Post Program Mentorship3,900
Subtotal6,500
LIVING EXPENSES (CURRENCY IN USD)
- Accommodation & Amenities8,860
- Immigration, Flights & Local Services6,550
Sub Total15,510 USD
*Costs are indicative and exclude food and personal preferences. These costs are handled by Tetr and collected as part of the fees.
The Stories Behind Enduring Family Businesses
Forbes↗
Perdue Farms: Scaling A Family Business 10x
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Quikrete: Growing Through Strategic Acquisitions
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Southwire: From Near Bankruptcy To Industry Leader
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Cintas: Building A Billion-Dollar Business From Scratch
FOX Business↗
Samsung: Transforming A Family Business Into A Global Brand
↗Gucci: When Family Conflict Threatens A Global Icon
Forbes↗
The Vanderbilt Family: How Generational Wealth Was Lost
MoneyWeek↗
Adelphia: When Governance Failures Destroy A Business
Scholarships
Exceptional Leaders Deserve Exceptional Opportunities
Whether you're leading change, building new ventures, or creating impact beyond business, there's a scholarship designed to recognize your journey.
FAQ
Any Questions?
Do I need to prepare before starting the application process?
No preparation is required. The admissions process is designed to understand your background, ambitions, and readiness to grow your family business, not to test you on a fixed syllabus.
What should I include in my application?
Share your academic background, your role in the family business, the challenges you're looking to solve, and what you hope to achieve through the programme. Honest, specific examples matter more than polished answers.
What is the interview like?
The interview is a conversation, not an examination. We'll discuss your business, your ambitions, and how the programme aligns with your goals.
Will I need to arrange my own travel?
No. Tetr manages travel, accommodation, and ground logistics for the Dubai Orientation and all global immersions. Participants are only responsible for international flights.
Are mentorship and industry exposure built into the programme?
Yes. Learn directly from global faculty, industry leaders, and family business owners through masterclasses, mentorship, and immersive business experiences.
Does the programme offer financial assistance?
Yes. Financial assistance may be available for exceptional candidates on a case-by-case basis. Speak to your admissions counsellor after receiving your offer.
Who supports participants throughout the programme?
You'll be supported by a dedicated Programme Advisor throughout the journey, alongside faculty and industry mentors who provide academic and business guidance.
How does this programme add value if I'm already working in my family business?
Every module is applied directly to your business. Instead of learning through case studies alone, you'll work on real opportunities and challenges within your own enterprise.
How is this different from a traditional MBA?
Unlike a traditional MBA, this programme is built exclusively for family business leaders. It combines global business frameworks with hands-on work on your own business, so learning translates into immediate impact.
Do I receive a certificate on completion?
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the programme receive a Certificate in Family Business Leadership from Tetr College of Business.
What does the programme fee include?
The programme fee covers tuition, learning materials, Dubai Orientation, all global immersions, accommodation, ground logistics, Family Constitution Coaching, and 12 months of post-programme mentorship. International flights are not included.
What is the refund policy?
Refunds are subject to the programme's terms and conditions and depend on when you withdraw. Full details are shared at the time of enrolment.
Who is this programme designed for?
The programme is designed for next-generation leaders in family-owned or family-controlled businesses who are preparing to lead, modernize, and grow their enterprise.