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I want to be involved with Masters' Union but do not wish to teach. What are my options?

You can get involved with Masters’ Union in one or more of the following ways:

The CXO Shadow Program: As a CXO, one or two students get the unique opportunity to shadow you at your work environment, over a stretch of time, and observe what being an industry leader entails on a daily basis. The student(s) get to experience firsthand how the industry leadership makes critical business decisions and works towards realising the visions of their respective organizations.

Master Mentor: As a Master Mentor, you can stay engaged with a group(s) of students through a range of activities that enhance their educational experience, including but not limited to conducting masterclasses and storytelling sessions, sharing personal industry experience, providing professional guidance, knowledge, advice, career opportunities and resources to achieve specific goals underlying the student-mentor relationships at Masters’ Union.

Research Mentor at our Research Centers: As a Research Mentor at one of our state-of-the-art research centers, you mentor the young researchers and students of the Union to conduct cutting-edge research, while also identifying and crafting novel business applications using the research findings that emerge from them. Research Mentors also help students and researchers find solutions to real world business problems as they exist today, alongside suggesting creative ideas in the existing areas of management research. To know more about our Research Centers, kindly visit: Research

Entrepreneur in Residence at the Startup School: As an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at our incubator, uniquely designed to facilitate new ventures from ideation all the way to fundraising, you guide a group(s) of students to develop, launch or scale successful entrepreneurial ideas and businesses, and provide immediate access to practical, real-world experience and perspectives. This is typically done through student interactions, masterclasses, brainstorming sessions, hands-on workshops, facilitating industry connections, fundraising activities, and several other ways. The broad idea is to sharpen and promote the entrepreneurial ideas and skills of the Masters’ Union students.

Is this a full-time commitment?

The role of Master is on a visiting basis, and not a full-time commitment. It should not be considered full-time employment for any tax-related or legal purpose.

Can I design my own course/module? Will I be provided a teaching/research assistant to support my work?

Yes. You can design your own course/module in consultation/ coordination with the concerned team at Masters' Union, as per the programme needs and design.

Yes, you shall be provided a full-time or part-time postgraduate teaching/research assistant who will help you craft and deliver the course.

Can I keep my regular job while engaging as a Master?

Since the role is on a visiting basis, you can keep your regular job while engaging as a Master. Your engagement with the Masters’ Union does not withhold you from engaging, directly or indirectly, in any other service or in any trade, business, vocation or occupation either honorary or on remuneration.

What is the number of students I can expect in a class?

You can expect a class size of upto 60 students.

Is Masters' Union affiliated to a university or UGC approved?

No, Masters’ Union is not affiliated to any university and does not require UGC approval. Masters’ Union is a completely independent education initiative run by its Founder Masters, and does not grant a degree or diploma, but a certification course.

What is the minimum years of work experience required to become a Master? Is there an age barrier for this?

There is no such requirement. Your selection and engagement as a Master is done on a case by case basis and boils down to the depth of your experience and passion for teaching. Please visit the Our Masters page to know more about the Masters who currently contribute to Masters’ Union.

No. There is no age barrier to become a Master.

Is this a paid engagement or pro bono?

An honorarium will be given for your time as per Masters’ Union’s generous compensation policy. However, you can choose to teach or engage pro bono.

Can I teach or engage pro bono or can I donate my earnings towards a charity?

Yes! You can choose to teach or engage pro bono. The exact engagement and scheduling will be finalized as per the programme design and needs.

Yes! You can donate your earnings towards a charity.

Can my agreement be renewed indefinite times?

Of course! If you and the students have a fulfilling experience, we would love to have you continue to teach and engage with the future batches as well.