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India's best alternative to the traditional MBA
Marketing and Growth  Program

Accelerate your path to bigger, strategic roles in growth & marketing

Master modern marketing strategies & tools, network with 1000+ business professionals, gain clarity and access career services.

Sanskar Jaiswal
Pre Stoa
Digital Scholar
Post Stoa
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Deepthi Murali
Pre Stoa
Infosys
Post Stoa
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Mukund Mohan
Pre Stoa
Browne and Mohan
Post Stoa
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Yavantika Malani
Pre Stoa
Raedon
Post Stoa
6 months
Online Program
3 day induction
offline In Bangalore
10-12 hrs
online per week
1,000+
ALUMNI Network
300+
hiring partners
2.95L + 18% GST
program fee

Career Services

Building Your Professional Profile
62 %
Interview Preparation
and mock interviews
Program charter via jury evaluation
Company Connects through Stoa
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Your Course Kit

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Foundational Concepts
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Problem Solving in Business

Market Research

Business Presentations

Marketing Fundamentals
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Customer Journey

Marketing Mix

Content Marketing

Digital Marketing
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Digital Marketing Fundamentals

Social Media Marketing

Marketing Analytics

Branding Fundamentals

Growth Strategy
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Go-To-Market Strategy

Campaign Design & Analytics

Growth Hacking & Virality

Tools
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Ads Manager platforms

CRM and ESP tools

Canva & Figma (wireframing)

Analytics Tools (Google Analytics/Webengage/HotJar)

Career Services
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Resume + Cover Letters

Case Interviews

Soft Skills, Elevator Pitch

Cold Emails, Networking

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Career Services


All candidates will receive career services, including resume building, portfolio development, and interview preparation. Those who pass the charter exam will be connected with potential companies for job placements.

Job roles that you can get into
Content Marketing Manager, Social Media Marketing Manager
62 %
Digital Marketing Manager, Growth Lead / Growth Hacker
Copywriting, Content Marketing Manager
Partnerships Manager, Community Marketing
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Community of a 1,000+ folks – one of the best professional networks in India
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Marketing Operators and Leaders who will teach you

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Ashish Dave
CEO, Mirae Asset Venture Investments
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Harsh ShaH
Co-Founder, Fynd (acq. Reliance)
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Nishant Katoch
SPM, Amazon. Ex TSMG,
BCG, IIM-B
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Ashwin Goyal
Group PM,
Disney+ Hotstar
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Jyoti Vaddi
Head of Marketing,
nurture.farm
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Adhiraj Arora
Stoa. ex-BCG, Stanza Living,
ISB, IIT-K alum
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ex-Apple, Motorola
Symantec, Anvis
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Shyam Sadasivan
Ex-Director of Leadership,
Arm. BITS
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Akilan A P
RevOps, inFeedo, ex- Freshworks
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Pranjal Kalra
SVP Beam Mobility, ex-Bain
& Co, BITS
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Aditya Kulkarni
Co-founder, Stoa
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Harshali Damle
MDI-G Faculty
PhD. IIM-B
Rohit srivastava
Head of Marketing, Fleetpanda
Varun gupta
Chief Growth Officer, Bombay Shaving Company
Sooraj D
Director of Marketing, MaxVal
Anandan Pillai
Global Performance Marketing Head, Shneider Electric
Anvesha P.
Unilever, ex Google
Indrajit Ghosh
Head of Marketing,
Rebel Foods
Aditya Kulkarni
Co-founder, Stoa
Manoj Kambadur
Co-founder, Stoa

Hear from alumni

"The program taught me a new mindset of applying a structured way to think before I approach any problem statement. Numerous frameworks for applying business concepts of Research, Marketing, and Operations became much easier and accessible for me post the program."

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Chitrangda Misra
Cohort 9
Hear from alumni

"Coaching helped me gain clarity on making career growth. Mentorship helped me build confidence to present my skills in front of recruiters. Sessions helped me enhance Marketing, Strategy, People, and Leadership skills. I can't thank Stoa enough for helping me throughout my professional growth."

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Yash Khemka
Cohort 4
Hear from alumni

"They consistently encouraged and kept me focused on my goals. Their unwavering support and belief in my abilities were truly motivating and helped me stay positive and determined throughout the journey."

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Harigovinth E.
Cohort 8
Hear from alumni

"The biggest thing I appreciated was how diligent the career services team was in bringing in opportunities and matching them with candidates based on aptitude and strengths. Thanks to them, I was able to feel confident and well-prepared throughout my job search, and ultimately secure a position in my desired field."

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Ankit Kokeri
Cohort 7
Hear from alumni

"The best part about the Stoa Program was that whatever concepts I was learning from these top-notch industry experts. I also had to apply the same week in week out to crack case study solutions and eventually the stoa charter project. That just boosted my knowledge and gave me the structure I was always looking for."

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Anjika Jain
Cohort 9
Hear from alumni

"I came to Stoa seeking for clarity. The career support that Stoa has provided - resume building, mentor groups, career coach, all of them gave me better clarity or, rather, frameworks that helped me figure out how to apply and what companies to apply to."

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Sindhu Jetty
Cohort 5
Hear from alumni

"Joining Stoa gave me clarity on the different trajectories and what I have to pursue further. Also, networking through Stoa helped me land a new job, and I could negotiate better at the interview after attending career programs and talking to Career Placement Team."

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Manoj Kumar V
Cohort 4
Hear from alumni

"Before Stoa, I was not confident enough to apply to top roles in startups, but Stoa helped me with the frameworks to prepare and apply for any role."

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Ankit Dev
Cohort 4

Backed by the best

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Nithin Kamath
Co-Founder,
Zerodha
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Kunal Shah
Co-Founder,
CRED
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Richa Kar
Co-Founder,
Zivame
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Gagan Biyani
Co-Founder,
Udemy
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Phanindra S.
Co-Founder,
RedBus
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PRAVIN JADHAV
ex-CEO,
Paytm Money
and many more
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Pricing

Rs. 2.95L + 18% GST

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

What you get
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Access to the Marketing and Growth 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

You are eligible if you
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Have 1-5 years of work experience with excellent communication skills
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Have experience in at least one marketing channel such as content, social media, performance marketing etc.
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Have worked in sales, PR, media, advertising, or marketing operations and aim to transition into core marketing roles.
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Aspire to manage strategic projects or advance your career

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 are the outcomes for participants upon completing this program?

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Upon completing this program, participants can anticipate a transformative set of outcomes, including an enriched skill set spanning marketing and growth strategies, leading end-to-end marketing projects, potential career advancement into managerial or leadership roles, specialization in specific marketing domains, and a deep understanding of modern marketing. Networking opportunities and the development of essential soft skills and job placement assistance, coupled with hands-on experience in real-world projects, further enhance graduates' readiness for diverse marketing and growth roles.

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.

Do you guarantee placements? What kind of job placement assistance is provided?

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No, we don't guarantee placements. Candidates get comprehensive career services encompassing guidance on resume building and case interview preparation, soft skills development, including crafting an elevator pitch, writing compelling cold emails, and effective networking. These sessions are meticulously designed to enhance participants' job readiness and equip them with the tools and skills needed to secure relevant job opportunities. This comprehensive approach underscores the program's commitment to supporting participants in their career progression. To successfully complete the program, candidates must secure approval for 8 assignments.

Additionally, those seeking connections with potential employers for job opportunities are required to pass the Program Charter.

How is it different than other marketing and growth programs?

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The candidates who graduate from this program are uniquely placed to lead modern marketing and growth strategies in new age companies and startups. It is firmly grounded in modern marketing principles, data-driven decision-making, and customer-centric strategies, —providing participants with a contemporary approach to achieve business outcomes and drive growth. Practical learning through real-world projects enhances their hands-on experience. Moreover, a structured "Careers Week" format for job placement support, tailored for startup jobs, and networking opportunities with industry experts further set this program apart.

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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