Build the Future. From Bharat, for the World.
Build the Future. From Bharat,
for the World.
Build the Future. From Bharat, for the World.
Education Built for Tomorrow.
At SOF, learning is built, tested, and lived, not just taught.
Every module is anchored in real work. You’ll unpack messy problems, launch projects from scratch, and develop the tools, systems, and judgment to build products that actually work.
By the end of the program, you'll know what to do, how to do it and why it matters.
Program Curriculum
- Self-awareness, mindset, and leadership foundations
- How businesses work, why things work the way they do (money, markets, people, incentives)
- Core communication and structured thinking skills
- Weeks 1-3: Leadership & People Foundations
- Weeks 4-6: Finance & Economics Foundations
- Weeks 7-9: Product, Technology & Strategy Basics
- Interactive discussions and problem-solving sessions
- Foundational business case studies
- Reflection circles, leadership coaching, and peer debates
- Articulate personal strengths and career intent
- Speak the language of business confidently
- Present ideas clearly and persuasively
- Interpret basic financials and metrics
- Understand how strategy, product, and finance connect
- CXOs/founders/institutional heads
- Finance leaders/controllers
- Communication & leadership coaches
- Problem-solving, structured thinking and execution
- Customer orientation and product development
- Weeks 1-3: Structured Thinking & Problem Solving
- Weeks 4-6: Finance, Economics & Decision Making
- Weeks 7-9: Product Thinking & Technology Basics
- Case-based learning
- Team product sprints
- Industry consulting projects
- Break down ambiguous problems
- Validate customer demand, launch and test products
- Run basic sales and growth systems
- Product & growth leaders
- GTM and sales heads
- Early-stage founders and operators
- Technology as leverage and AI-enabled operations
- Scaling through systems and infrastructure
- Weeks 1-3: Operations, Growth & Execution
- Weeks 4-6: Digital Business & Platforms
- Weeks 7-9: Tech-enabled transformation
- Supply Chain Management
- Build-your-own tech tools, and no-code MVPs
- Digital transformation projects
- Design, scale & interpret dashboards for decisions
- Use tech and AI to improve productivity
- Lead digital transformation initiatives
- Supply chain experts
- Data & analytics heads
- Product/engineering/AI leaders
- Financial control and decision-making
- Capital raising & structuring
- Legal, governance & risk fundamentals
- Weeks 1-3: Financial Fluency & Modelling
- Weeks 4-6: Capital & Fundraising
- Weeks 7-9: Law, Governance & Risk
- CFO simulations
- Investor pitch rooms
- Term-sheet negotiations
- Build financial forecasts
- Understand funding trade-offs
- Evaluate legal risk
- Make economically sound decisions
- CFOs, finance heads, VCs, Investors
- Corporate lawyers
- Risk & governance leaders
- Managing an organisation across verticals
- Leading teams & scaling operations
- Execution, diversification, & transition pathways
- Weeks 1-3: Organisation & Operations
- Weeks 4-6: People, Negotiation & Culture
- Weeks 7-9: Integration & Launch
- Company residencies
- Crisis & Risk Management simulations
- Founder/board reviews
- Lead teams confidently & run projects independently
- Design scalable operations
- Negotiate effectively
- Launch a venture or step into high-responsibility roles
- Operators/COOs & HR/people leaders
- Founders & board members
- Family business leaders
Learn from Builders, Founders, and Thinkers.
Real World Immersions at SOF
Real Work.
Real Impact.
Earn a Recognized Degree While You Build.
This enables a formal qualification along with the applied learning experience of SOF.
Invest in Your Future.
With ₹10 LPA+ pre-secured packages, learners see a high return on investment within 1.5-2 years of graduation.
Invest in Outcomes.
- Core Business Foundations
- Leaderships, Finance, Product & Tech Fundamentals
- Labs, Simulations, and Case-based Learning
- Real Execution Sprints
- Sales, Growth, Ops and Product Builds
- Live Simulations and Role-based Evaluations
- Global & Industry Immersions
- Founder, Boardrooms & Leadership Simulations
- Career Launch, Placement Support & Alumni Access
What Your Program Fee Is Used For
- Senior operators and founders (15-25+ years experience)
- Small-batch, high-engagement modules
- Continuous curriculum design, assessment, and iteration
- Founder-grade classrooms and workspaces
- Simulations, sprints, and decision labs
- Case material built from real companies, not textbooks
- Structured exposure to real businesses and operators
- Live roles, shadowing, and execution sprints
- Performance feedback from industry, not just faculty
- Leadership, ethics, judgment, and decision-making labs
- Productivity, focus, and professional operating systems
- Career clarity and long-horizon thinking
- Closed cohorts and invite-only peer groups
- Founder, operator, and mentor access
- Alumni and long-term relationship infrastructure
- Student support and coaching
- Assessment, diagnostics, and feedback systems
- Long-term alumni and placement enablement
What you’re paying for
A Process Designed to Discover Potential.
*free application fee for early-birds now
Got Questions?
We’ve Got You Covered.
PGP Bharat Building is the flagship, full-time program by The School of Future. It is designed to prepare students for real-world leadership by combining structured learning, hands-on building, and deep exposure to how businesses, startups, and institutions actually operate.
This is not a traditional MBA or classroom-first program. It is a build-first, thinking-first experience.
PGP Bharat Building is for students who want to:
- Work in startups, growth-stage companies, or founder’s offices
- Eventually build their own venture
- Take leadership roles in family businesses
- Learn through real work, not rote theory
- Develop judgment, confidence, and clarity early in their careers
This program may not be a fit if you:
- Are looking for a traditional lecture-based degree
- Prefer passive learning or exam-focused education
- Expect guaranteed placements without effort
- Are unwilling to take ownership of your learning
PGP Bharat Building is demanding and requires active participation.
No. You do not need a business or startup background.
Students from any academic discipline are encouraged to apply.
What matters more is:
- Curiosity and intent
- Comfort with ambiguity
- Willingness to learn and build
- Ability to take feedback
The curriculum is structured around four pillars:
- Learn: Core business, strategy, finance, and leadership frameworks
- Build: Hands-on projects, sprints, and real-world challenges
- Scale: Growth, finance, competition, and decision-making
- Lead: Judgment, leadership, ethics, and accountability
The focus is on skills that translate directly into work.
Unlike traditional programs:
- Learning is project-led, not exam-led
- Mentors are operators and founders, not only academics
- Students work on real problems, not simulated case studies
- Emphasis is on execution, judgment, and systems thinking
This is not a part-time or online course.
PGP Bharat Building is an 18-month, full-time, on-campus program.
It combines:
- Classroom learning
- Hands-on projects and sprints
- Internships and immersive work
- Workshops and enrichment experiences
This is not a part-time or online course.
Students work on live, hands-on projects with startups, enterprises, and communities across Bharat.
These projects involve solving real business problems with real constraints and outcomes, not hypothetical case studies.
Enrichments are structured experiences that extend learning beyond the classroom. They are designed to build context, judgment, and confidence through real-world exposure.
Enrichments are not optional add-ons. They are core to how learning works at SOF.
These include:
- SOF Safaris: Exposure to real operating environments
- SOF Orbits: Global immersion experiences.
- SOF Coffee-shot lessons: Short, high-signal daily learning session
- SOF Lunch & Learn: Peer-led discussions and breakdowns
- SOF Craftrooms: Skill-focused workshops
- Insider-only events: Founder talks and closed-room sessions
These help students connect learning to reality.
SOF Safaris are guided immersions into real operating environments.
Students observe how businesses run, how decisions are made under constraints, and how teams operate at scale. Safaris bridge the gap between theory and execution
SOF Orbits are global immersion experiences for selected students.
They provide exposure to international ecosystems, work cultures, and leadership contexts, helping students build global perspective and ambition.
Coffee-shot Lessons are short, high-frequency sessions designed to sharpen thinking and communication.
They focus on clarity, synthesis, and rapid learning through consistent practice.
Lunch & Learn sessions are student-led discussions focused on peer learning.
Students break down ideas together, practice articulation, and build confidence through conversation.
SOF Craftrooms are focused, practitioner-led workshops.
They help students build practical skills through hands-on work, guided by operators and professionals.
Insider-only events are closed-room conversations with founders, leaders, and mentors. These sessions prioritize depth, honesty, and meaningful exchange over scale.
Yes. Enrichments are a core part of the SOF experience.
While some formats are selective, active engagement across enrichment formats is expected.
Enrichments help students build real-world context, professional judgment, and strong networks early in their careers.
These advantages compound well beyond the program.
Mentors are founders, operators, policymakers, investors, and leaders who have owned real outcomes.
They engage through:
- Closed-room conversations
- Workshops and craftrooms
- Decision walkthroughs
- Small-group sessions and reviews
- Invite-only events: Founder talks and closed-room sessions
Mentors teach from lived experience, not slides.
Graduates typically move into:
- Startup operator roles (strategy, growth, ops, product, founder’s office)
- Early leadership roles in growing companies
- Family business transformation and expansion roles
- Building their own ventures
- Corporate roles in high-growth Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets
Career pathways depend on individual interests and performance.
SOF does not follow a traditional placement model.
Instead, the program focuses on:
- Skill readiness and proof-of-work
- Mentor and operator networks
- Long-term career pathways
Opportunities emerge through capability, credibility, and relationships.
SOF Insider is the curated ecosystem that runs alongside the program.
- All program students become part of SOF Insider
- Insider provides access to private events, mentors, and opportunities
- Alumni remain connected through the Insider network
The program builds skills. Insider compounds relationships over time.
No. Pursuing an integrated MBA through SOF’s academic partner, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), is optional.
Students can choose to integrate the MBA for additional academic recognition, but it is not required to benefit from the SOF program.
Admissions are selective and focus on potential beyond academic scores.
The process typically includes:
- An AI-based readiness assessment
- A human evaluation and interview
- Offer and onboarding if selected
The goal is to build a high-signal cohort.
The program is based in Kochi, India.
Selected students may also participate in global exposure experiences as part of enrichment tracks.
You will be part of a small, high-signal cohort of:
- Builders, not spectators
- Curious and ambitious peers
- Students who value depth over noise
The community is designed to challenge and support you.
Applications open in phases.
You can:
- Join the PGP Bharat waitlist for early access
- Receive updates on admissions, events, and program details
Shortlisted applicants go through a structured evaluation process.
