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Achieve dramatic professional growth
in 24 weeks

Complete the 6-month Stoa Program
India's best alternative to the traditional MBA
Get benefits of an MBA
Learn business skills, build proof-of-work, and get feedback
Win friends and influence people
Join a community of 1,000+ active professionals
Earn the Stoa Charter
Demonstrate your competence
Get your profile evaluated
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600+

Career transitions

152%

Average Salary Hike

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Jetty Ventures
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Loop health logo
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Fundoodata
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Accounts Executive II
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Mehta
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Infosys
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APM
Vikrant
Mehra
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Zebpay
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Accel Company logo
Content Marketer
Shobhit
Tyagi
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Infosys
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Marketing
Shonik
Agarwal
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Gartner
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Post Stoa
Richpanel company logo
Founders’ Office
Sujeet
Birajdar
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Voot
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APM
Akanksha
Juyal
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With folks across all years of experience
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And from various backgrounds
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Competitive Salary Offers

12.7 LPA
Average salary
11.5 LPA
Median Salary
20 LPA
highest Salary
62%
avg salary increase
*Based on our last career Drive
Program Overview

A program designed to provide holistic business education, and career & personal development.

The program starts with a 3-day offline induction in Bengaluru. During the 6 months of the program, you’ll spend most of your time learning online via 23+ weekly sprints. On clearing the mid and the end-term exam and completing the careers checklist, you will get access to career and placement support.

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Sprint-based Learning

Each sprint is a week long and covers an individual topic, with a mix of solo and live group-based learning.

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Business Hackathons

Popularly known as Case Weekends at Stoa. Sprints end with hackathons that put your week’s learnings to the test.

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Industry Faculty

We pick startup founders, executives and investors with real-world experience to lead all learning sprints.

Curriculum

20+ sprints, countless skills

Each sprint is designed to help you pick up skills that you can apply at your work. Learn through a mix of individual and team-based modes.

Foundational Concepts

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Structured Thinking & Problem Solving

Business Writing & Presentations

Zero to One

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Quantitative Thinking

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Analytics 101

Financial Modelling

Managerial Finance Fundamentals

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Exploring Business Functions

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User Research & Decision Making

Fundamentals of Marketing

Fundamentals of Product

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Sales & Customer Success

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The Art & Science of Sales

Customer Success

Tooling for Sales Professionals

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General Management Functions

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Business Operations

Business Strategy

Founder’s Office

Measuring Operational Performance

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Career Services

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Professional Profile Building

Build Resume with Proof of Work

Mock Interviews and Soft Skills Prep

Connections to relevant companies

*Subject to change
Stoa L1

₹ 8 LPA

The minimum salary offered to L1s. Placed in Business Associate Tier Roles.

L1s are Generalists

The L1 is a testament to one’s problem-solving abilities and understanding of core business fundamentals. L1s work across domains, and offers no specialization currently.

Stoa L2

₹ 16 LPA

The minimum salary offered to L2s. Placed in Lead / Manager Tier Roles.

L2s are Specialists

Clearing the L2 attests to a deep grasp a core business domain. The L2 is currently offered in 3 specializations – Marketing, Product and BizOps.

SCHEDULE
Schedule suitable for working professionals

We get it. Work and life gets busy. That’s why the Stoa Program is designed to be light on the weekdays and gives you the flexibility to schedule your own learning.

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3 hours total on weekdays,
6-8 hours live on weekends,
3 weekends a month

Weekdays: We share a learning prompt that you can consume at your own time.
Weekends: Your week’s learnings are put to test with a real-world case study to work on.

Faculty
Learn from experts with real-world experience
Ashish Dave
CEO, Mirae Asset Venture Investments
Harsh ShaH
Co-Founder, Fynd (acq. Reliance)
Nishant Katoch
SPM, Amazon. Ex TSMG, BCG, IIM-B
Ashwin Goyal
Group PM, Disney+ Hotstar
Jyoti Vaddi
Head of Corporate Communications, UPL
Adhiraj Arora
Stoa. ex-BCG, Stanza Living, ISB, IIT-K alum
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ex-Apple, Motorola Symantec, Anvis
Shyam Sadasivan
Ex-Director of Leadership, Arm. BITS
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RevOps, inFeedo, ex- Freshworks
Pranjal Kalra
SVP Beam Mobility, ex-Bain & Co, BITS
Aditya Kulkarni
Co-founder, Stoa
Harshali Damle
MDI-G FacultyPhD. IIM-B
Career Services
Personalised career prep, job readiness, and company connects

Career Services sprints are accessible to all. Placement support is unlocked for those who get 8 assignments approved + clear the Charter. Access to hiring partners, company connects, and career drives post clearing the Charter.

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The Stoa Charter

Your Certification of Competence

What is the Stoa Charter?

The Stoa Charter is a certification of competence. As one of the first groups to pursue the Charter, you are literally co-creating this true "alternative" to a degree. The Charter can only be earned - not bought.

The Charter stands for competence, pride in the craft, rigour, better thinking and a great peer network - it will indicate to the external world that you have mastered the business concepts and the business thinking.

Stoa will invest our capital and resources in educating employers about the Charter and the Charter holders. We will celebrate YOU through the next few months if you earn it, bringing more attention to your success. You should expect inbounds from Stoa's hiring partners over time as well.

The process to earn the Charter itself is intense, and we expect original work on the business problems you choose to work on. This process will test your ability to research the markets and the users, make decisions while considering trade-offs and engage in structured thinking to solve a business problem.

Over a long time horizon, the Charter would provide you with a professional network as you go about building your career. We expect many Charter-holders to go on to build great careers and reach CXO titles.

Charter Process
Registration
Registration for the Charter and topic selection.
Capstone Planning
1-2 pager with issue tree and project planning.
Research
Market landscaping, primary and secondary research.
60% Milestone
Make a deck along with >60% of your solution.
Final Deck
Final deck, financial projections and practice verbal presentation.
Mock Sessions
2 practise sessions with an industry expert as your jury.
Jury Presentation
Final presentation of your capstone in front of a jury.
FAQs
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After completing the Stoa program, candidates are expected to take the Stoa charter exam, which consists of a thesis defense in front of an external jury. To be eligible for the exam, candidates must score a minimum aggregate of 60% on the mid and end term exams held during the program. Once they meet this requirement, they can begin the charter process, which involves submitting their assignment and completing the thesis defense, typically within one month.

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The jury comprises of external industry leaders who are veterans and functional experts on various fields such as marketing, product, leadership, strategy, and business operations

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Candidates who do not pass the Stoa charter exam will still receive a program completion certificate and graduate as a Stoa fellow. However, those who pass the charter exam will also be awarded a digital badge and certificate as a Stoa Charterholder. This badge is a symbol of achievement and signifies that the candidate has demonstrated their competence in front of an external jury, placing them among the top performers and merit holders in the Stoa program.

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The Stoa charter assignment serves as strong evidence of a candidate’s skills and knowledge, making them a more competitive candidate for high-growth job roles. In addition, the assignment provides a valuable opportunity for candidates to receive feedback directly from industry leaders and to demonstrate their competence in front of an external jury, further bolstering their credentials. Furthermore, presenting the charter assignment offers an opportunity for candidates to network with potential employers and showcase their abilities. (edited

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Goal setting & role clarity with 1:1 sessions
Goal setting & role clarity through 1:1 session
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Build resume with proof-of-work
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Interview prep with industry experts
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Get connected to 250+ companies
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Charter
Signal your expertise with the Professional Charter

Stoa Charter is a professional charter for Business talent which you can earn while working. The charter exam takes place post the completion of the 6-month program. It is earned only by clearing our industry-backed, rigourous assessments.

CHARTER HOLDER PRIVILEGES
Credentials that enable higher salaries
Privilege to be part of the merit list
Access to an exclusive network & events
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The Stoa Charter

Your Certification of Competence

What is the Stoa Charter?

The Stoa Charter is a certification of competence. The Stoa Charter is awarded to those who demonstrate mastery in applying frameworks to solve substantial business problems.

It is the highest level of academic honour awarded within the Stoa Program, granted only to a few outstanding candidates within any cohort.

The Charter is awarded upon successfully defending proposed solutions to a business problem, before a jury comprising of executives at leading firms.

The process to earn the Charter itself is intense, and we expect original work on the business problems you choose to work on. This process will test your ability to research the markets and the users, make decisions while considering trade-offs and engage in structured thinking to solve a business problem.

Stoa Charterholders consistently get better opportunities and compensation on the job market due to their provable excellence.

Rigour. Perseverance. Pride in the Craft.

That's what the Stoa Charter demands.

Charter Process
Registration
Registration for the Charter and topic selection.
Capstone Planning
1-2 pager with issue tree and project planning.
Research
Market landscaping, primary and secondary research.
60% Milestone
Make a deck along with >60% of your solution.
Final Deck
Final deck, financial projections and practice verbal presentation.
Mock Sessions
2 practise sessions with an industry expert as your jury.
Jury Presentation
Final presentation of your capstone in front of a jury.
FAQs
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At the end of the Stoa program. Candidates are eligible for the Charter process upon securing a minimum aggregate of 60% on the mid- and end-term exams held during the program. Once they meet this requirement, they begin the charter process which involves submitting their assignment and completing the jury defence, typically within one month.

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External jury members will independently judge the output of the project. You will be cross-examined on the assumptions, the process, the insights and the proposed solutions. The dates for jury day will be disclosed once you sign up for the process.

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The jury consists of industry experts who have held Director / VP / CXO level designations at corporates and startups. These experts are veterans and functional experts in various fields such as marketing, product, leadership, strategy, and business operations

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Candidates who do not pass the Stoa charter exam will still receive a program completion certificate and graduate as a Stoa fellow. However, those who pass the charter exam will also be awarded a digital badge and certificate as a Stoa Charterholder. This badge is a symbol of achievement and signifies that the candidate has demonstrated their competence in front of an external jury, placing them among the top performers and merit holders in the Stoa program

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The program's mid-term and end-term exams are conducted in a proctored, written format. They serve as essential checkpoints to test your theoretical understanding across a wide range of topics covered at Stoa. They are evaluated internally. The Charter evaluation consists of tackling a single, complex problem and defending it to an external jury.

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In the last run, around 50% of the candidates who met the criteria and appeared for the jury examination earned the grade to qualify as a Stoa Charterholder.

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Pricing

Rs. 2.95L + 18% GST

Early Bird Offer - Rs 15,000/- waiver until 31st October 2023

What you get
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Access to the General Management Program
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18+ learning sprints led by industry experts
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Access to career mentoring and coaching sessions
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Lifetime access to the Stoa Community
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Access to career services and the Charter exam
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Much more

Eligibility

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Upto 5 years of work experience with excellent communication skills.
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You are working in entry level operations roles, business roles, sales roles or customer service roles.
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You want to transition to a more hands-on and front-end role with more responsibility and visibility.
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Spiky point of view - Obsession with business / engineering / sports / music / food
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Curiosity and humility to pursue knowledge.
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Much more

Admission Process

Get your profile evaluated
Our advisors will help you understand if the program aligns with your career goals.
Submit your application
Personal interview for shortlisted candidates to evaluate how you would fit in the Stoa community.
Program Walkthrough
If selected, go through all the details and get your questions answered before accepting the offer.
Confirm your Seat
Confirm your seat by paying the advance fee and you are set!

FAQs

What will be the career trajectory after Stoa? Can I switch my current role?

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Stoa enables individuals to develop diverse business skills and build a proof of their competence, making it easier to make career transitions or pivot roles. However, success depends on an individual's hard work and dedication to their goals, supported by Stoa's career assistance resources. Our fellows have switched roles, functions and industries. They have received average salaries of around 15-16LPA and some have received salaries in the range of 40LPA as well.

Do you guarantee placements?

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Stoa's week-long 'skill sprints' enable individuals to develop diverse business skills and build a proof of their competence, making it easier to make career transitions or pivot roles. However, success depends on an individual's hard work and dedication to their goals, supported by Stoa's career assistance resources.

What happens if my company doesn’t approve Stoa as a recognised program?

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Stoa provides a practical learning approach that helps individuals gain real-world experience and build a proof of their skills and competence, making it easier to showcase their expertise to potential employers. With Stoa's career assistance resources, individuals can create an impressive portfolio and connect with potential employers and industry professionals, regardless of their company's recognition of the program.

What is the Stoa Charter? When does it take place?

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The Stoa Charter is a certification of competence. The Stoa Charter is awarded to those who demonstrate mastery in applying frameworks to solve substantial business problems. It is the highest level of academic honour awarded within the Stoa Programs, granted only to a few outstanding candidates within any cohort. The Charter is awarded upon successfully defending proposed solutions to a business problem, before a jury comprising of executives at leading firms. It is conducted at the end of the program.

Is there an income share agreement or a no-cost EMI?

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We currently do not offer an income share agreement or a no-cost EMI option. However, we have partnered with reputed loan companies that provide education loans with EMIs starting from three months to forty-two months.

The Stoa community helps individuals in their growth by providing access to a vast network of professionals, which can lead to job opportunities and career growth. Through events, workshops, and mentorship opportunities, individuals can expand their knowledge, develop new skills, and gain insights that enhance their personal and professional growth.

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