Masters’ Union School of Business: Programs, Admissions & Industry Exposure
Author: Savin Jain
There has been a rapid, continuous evolution of business education in India. As organizations move towards Industry-driven Education & Skills (IDES) and new technologies are developed, business education delivery must change in response. Students are no longer satisfied with just receiving theoretical knowledge, taking examinations, etc., but want their educational programmes to prepare them for the real-world workplace realities they will face.The Masters’ Union School Of Business (MUSB), located in Gurugram, India, is a contemporary business school focused on developing leaders for the workforce of the future (in both Indian businesses and internationally). The school's unique approach to teaching is based on industry-driven learning experiences. Leads to students gaining practical experience through actual work experience.A Modern Approach to Business LearningMasters' Union has developed a unique approach to business education for aspiring professionals. They utilise industry leaders, consultants, startup founders, and CXOs as instructors and mentors rather than relying solely on academia for business education.The Masters' Union environment fosters collaboration, discussion, and teamwork on real-world business challenges. They use live business cases as a basis for student learning so students can gain a clear picture of how a company operates in the modern world and make strategic decisions based on evidence from business practice.Programs Offered at Masters’ UnionAt Masters’ Union, structured offerings are available to suit the varying needs of students throughout their educational and career progression. The structures of our programs are built around career readiness, skill development and exposure; in addition to an educational structure, rather than the traditional approach of focusing on an academic degree. The following is a brief description of the structure of the various programmes available:Key Programs Include:UG (Undergrads) - A course of study directed at those who wish to pursue a business degree from an early age.PGP (Post Grads)- Courses designed for recent graduates and those early in their careers; all PGP participants will have some relevant experience working before beginning the PGP.Courses providing a comparable level of management education to an MBA.Courses designed with current business trends in mind, so students learn to gain the maximum amount of knowledge possible from current businesses, managing real business challenges while building the foundation for their future careers.Curriculum Designed with Industry InsightMasters Union is different from all other educational institutions because the curriculum is created with real-time feedback provided by industry subject matter experts. This way students will obtain the core competencies necessary to be a leader in today’s rapidly evolving business world through their Master's degree. And our program is designed so that the core competencies necessary to lead are being taught along with the core competencies for business.The curriculum includes "hands-on" projects and assignments that reflect the current challenges of the business environment. This approach enables students to develop their understanding of theoretical concepts and apply the theoretical approaches to actual businesses in real-world situations.Core Areas of Learning Include:
- Strategic Business and Decision-Making
- Marketing, Finance & Operations Management
- Technology/Digital Transformation
- Entrepreneurship/Innovation
- Leadership & Communication Skills
- Submission of an online application.
- Evaluation of the applicant's aptitude and profile.
- An interview or interaction with the applicant.
- Evaluation of the applicant's communications and leadership potential.
- Live projects conducted with companies
- Guest speakers who are founders or executives
- Corporate workshops and networking opportunities
- Aspects of the start-up ecosystem
- Real-life business case studies
- Strategic thinking and decision making
- The ability to communicate and present effectively
- Collaborative teamwork
- Leadership and people management
- Analytical and problem solving skills