PG Programme in
Sustainability & Business Management

A programme designed to launch your career at the intersection of
sustainability, business, and impact.

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PG Programme in Sustainability & Business Management

Format

Full Time

On-campus

Commencement Date

Aug '26

Applications Open

Eligibility

Bachelor's Degree

Or equivalent with 0-3 years of experience

Duration

16 Months

With live projects, internships & industry-led sustainability sprints

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Why Sustainability, Why Now?

India’s 2030 climate targets and 2070 net-zero greenhouse gas goal have turned climate action into a core business priority. Much of India’s emissions come from power, manufacturing, transport, construction, and supply chains, so companies now need to measure carbon, cut it credibly, and report it transparently.

With BRSR/ESG expectations rising, organisations need job-ready talent that can
do carbon accounting, climate-risk analysis, & practical decarbonisation planning. This programme builds those capabilities through hands-on tools, real industry cases, & outcome-focused projects aligned to what companies are hiring for.

Designed Around the 17 UN Sustainable
Development Goals

The Masters’ Union Edge in
Sustainability

Build a career in sustainability by gaining real industry
experience to move into ESG and climate-tech roles.

Learn from Global
Sustainability & Business Leaders

Study with experts from NASA, global climate funds, Fortune
500 ESG teams, climate-tech ventures & policy institutions.

Practitioners from NASA, climate funds, ESG teams

Policymakers from NITI Aayog, govt researchers, activists

Sustainability leaders from Samsung, Airtel, Tesla

Apply Business Skills to
India’s Net-Zero Opportunity

An SDG-linked curriculum built for India’s 2030 climate targets and near-term decarbonisation.

Develop go-to-market strategies for sustainable products

Build revenue models that cater to new rules

Draft ESG reports aligned with SEBI BRSR standards

Experience Sustainability on a
Global Stage

Learn how SDGs translate into business action through Global Immersion Programmes (GIPs).

Study sustainability policy at the UN Headquarters in Geneva

Learn climate finance at Rabobank HQ in Amsterdam

Study smart-city decarbonisation in Singapore

Accelerate Your Career into the
Climate Economy

Move into industry-ready roles across ESG, climate finance, and
sustainability strategy.

Pathways into ESG consulting roles in EY, PwC, Deloitte

Careers in sustainability teams at Tata, Mahindra

Learn from climate-tech experts from Samsung, Green Marble

Learn from Global
Sustainability & Business Leaders

Study with experts from NASA, global climate funds, Fortune
500 ESG teams, climate-tech ventures & policy institutions.

Practitioners from NASA, climate funds, ESG teams

Policymakers from NITI Aayog, govt researchers, activists

Sustainability leaders from Samsung, Airtel, Tesla

Apply Business Skills to
India’s Net-Zero Opportunity

An SDG-linked curriculum built for India’s 2030 climate targets and near-term decarbonisation.

Develop go-to-market strategies for sustainable products

Build revenue models that cater to new rules

Draft ESG reports aligned with SEBI BRSR standards

Experience Sustainability on a
Global Stage

Learn how SDGs translate into business action through Global Immersion Programmes (GIPs).

Study sustainability policy at the UN Headquarters in Geneva

Learn climate finance at Rabobank HQ in Amsterdam

Study smart-city decarbonisation in Singapore

Accelerate Your Career into the
Climate Economy

Move into industry-ready roles across ESG, climate finance, and
sustainability strategy.

Pathways into ESG consulting roles in EY, PwC, Deloitte

Careers in sustainability teams at Tata, Mahindra

Learn from climate-tech experts from Samsung, Green Marble

Global Sustainability &
Business Experts

Learn from sustainability leaders, climate-tech founders, & ESG strategists
from NASA, global climate funds, Fortune 500s and consulting firms.

Real Insights from
Our Faculty

Gain insights from industry leaders on how sustainability is shaping the future!

Ruchira Shukla, Founder & CEO - Green Marble

What is the VC mindset for investing in climate tech?

Pawan Raj Kumar, Partner - ZeCa Capital

Are sustainable businesses truly investable?

Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee, Father of Indian CSR

How India made CSR mandatory and why it matters?

Tanya Singhal, Founder - SolarArise

How is India’s renewable energy market evolving?

Jayati Talapatra, Business Sustainability Author

Can organisations thrive by caring for people & planet?

Vivek Mehra, Co-Founder - OnlyGood

How carbon reporting & AI improve sustainability decisions?

Learn by Doing
Not Just by Sitting in Lectures

Three live challenges across the programme. The frameworks come from class, but the decisions & outcomes are yours.

The Dropshipping Challenge

In Four Months, Build a Brand
People Pay For, Planet Doesn’t

Source products with verified eco-credentials, build a store, find customers who will pay a premium for integrity, and run the numbers like a founder.

Audit supplier sustainability claims before the investment is made
Build & market a store targeting ₹5-10L in GMV with paid budget
Sell in person at the Dropshipping Fair across Delhi NCR

The Content Creator Challenge

In Five Months,
Build an Audience That Believes You

Every brand claims to be green. Few people can explain why that
claim is right or wrong. This challenge turns you into someone who
can, in public, on record.

Pick an area of sustainability you can build niche on
Publish weekly to a live audience and get real editorial feedback
Take the stage at the Creators' Finale alongside real industry creators

The Venture Initiation Programme

In Six Months,
Take a Venture From Idea to Investors

You build a venture end to end, with incubation support, paying customers, unit economics, and investors in the room who will tell you exactly what is missing.

Find a sustainability problem worth building a company around
Build an MVP and run a go-to-market strategy
Pitch at Demo Day to 150+ VCs and angel investors

Waste-to-Wealth Innovation Lab

Turn Real Waste Streams into
Circular Ventures

Design ventures that turn fashion, F&B & e-commerce waste
streams into revenue, inspired by TerraCycle & Banyan Nation.

Map waste from CyberHub food courts, Blinkit hubs or campus hostels
Upcycle for H&M offcuts or Zomato packaging with unit economics
Pitch a circular model with revenue, tCO₂e saved and jobs created

Sustainability Reporting War Room

Fix Greenwashing:
Build Audit-Ready ESG Reports

Work with complex, multi-year data from an Indian “listed-style”
company & convert it into a BRSR/Core-ready disclosure.

Reconcile multi-year ESG data across energy, water, waste & workforce
Draft key BRSR/Core sections, tables & management commentary
Stress-test disclosures against rating and assurance checklists

Green Supply Chain Rearchitecture Challenge

Rebuild Supply Chains
for Low-Carbon Scale

Act as an ops and sustainability team cutting supply chain
emissions by 30% for a real Indian business.

Baseline supplier-to-last-mile emissions for Flipkart or BigBasket
Redesign packaging and freight to hit 30% cuts using EVs and rail
Align suppliers to SBTi-style targets with contracts & scorecards

Sustainable Student Ventures

Pranjal Agrawal, Founder, Source With Solomon
Helping global buyers source authentic Indian products, focusing on sustainable and eco-friendly packaging and goods.

Jaishree Soni, Founder, Saaha
Building a luxury house that turns Indian culture, mythology, and craft into limited-edition collectible art for global buyers and collectors.

Ananya Kulshrestha, Co-founder, Mellovia
Creating stylish, non-toxic kitchenware made from natural rice husk, a durable, biodegradable alternative to plastic for conscious homes.

Pranjal Agrawal, Founder, Source With Solomon
Helping global buyers source authentic Indian products, focusing on sustainable and eco-friendly packaging and goods.

Jaishree Soni, Founder, Saaha
Building a luxury house that turns Indian culture, mythology, and craft into limited-edition collectible art for global buyers and collectors.

Ananya Kulshrestha, Co-founder, Mellovia
Creating stylish, non-toxic kitchenware made from natural rice husk, a durable, biodegradable alternative to plastic for conscious homes.

Learn with Our Expert Community

Surround yourself with ESG leaders, climate-tech founders, policy
professionals, and impact investors who are building the climate
economy. Learn in public, stress-test your ideas, and grow inside a
community that thinks in SDGs and executes like operators.

Apply climate, policy & ESG insights to real business problems.

Get 1:1 feedback from sustainability leaders and practitioners.

Solve SDG-linked challenges in small, cross-functional cohorts.

Build a portfolio of climate projects, reports & venture ideas.

Access AMAs, roundtables & office hours with global experts.

Reach out to the
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Student Placement Experience

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Archit Bhargava

Analyst, Avaana Capital

“The hands-on learning environment and Venture Capital program helped me understand how funds evaluate startups for long-term growth. The exposure to real investors and investment committees was instrumental in helping me secure my role at Avaana Capital, one of India’s leading climate-tech and sustainability-focused venture funds.”

1/6

Aashutosh Varakhedkar

Expert – ESG, Trident Group

“Masters’ Union played a crucial role in helping me secure my position at Trident. The program’s emphasis on data-driven decision-making and real-world problem solving strengthened my analytical thinking. Masters’ Union has truly been the launchpad for my transition into the ESG domain.”

2/6

Yeshvanth Suresh

Chief of Staff, Ather Energy

“While the core learnings at Masters’ Union impacted my overall knowledge, live consulting projects and building a startup from scratch significantly improved my problem-solving ability. These experiences prepared me to crack a role with Ather.”

3/6

Priyansh Sharma

Senior Analyst, Talabat (Dubai)

“I must have met and learned from 50+ CXOs on the Masters’ Union campus. Taking every outclass challenge as an opportunity to grow helped me become a better professional and ultimately secure my role at Talabat in Dubai.”

4/6

Jas Desai

Senior Associate, CEO’s Office (Transformation & Strategy), DP World (Dubai)

“Masters’ Union’s in-class and out-class learning equipped me with practical problem-solving skills directly applicable to my Transformation & Strategy role at DP World. Regular CXO interactions helped me understand how large organizations drive impact at scale.”

5/6

Yash Chhabra

Investment Associate, Waterbridge Ventures

“Masters’ Union’s Creator Challenge pushed me to build a startup and VC-focused podcast. The mentorship opportunities and exposure to founders and investors helped me develop a strong perspective on evaluating new-age businesses and secure my role at Waterbridge Ventures.”

6/6

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