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When I was applying for my master's, the biggest conundrum I faced was..

Writer: GGIGGI
Feb 28, 20222 min read


When I was applying for my master's, the biggest conundrum I faced was whether I should be applying for MBA or MPP? How would an MPP advance my career over an MBA degree?


Since I had worked both in the private sector and government advisory before my MBA, I wasn't sure which degree would be the best next launchpad for my career.


After a lot of interesting discussions and goal setting, I decided to head to the ISB campus in India to do my MBA. However, being fully aware of my social sector inclinations, I chose to do an exchange semester at The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy and learned public sector innovations from a former New York Mayor at Harvard Kennedy School.


However, here is the thing.


I got really lucky in my higher education! Not everyone gets to experience the best of both worlds. Very few people get to study at either Indian School of Business, Harvard, or Fletcher. I got to learn at all three during my higher education.


Fully understanding the harsh realities of admission process today, we decided to transform this space. Hence, excited to have launched GGI Policy Scholars designed especially for young professionals who may not be able to invest the same time or money. And are in fact looking for better alternatives to international MPP programs so they can learn from top government experts who have walked miles in the policy arena before them.


The world of education today is changing faster than ever. You need not take multiple GRE/GMAT exams or uproot yourself by shifting continents to learn from the best. You can learn, get employed, and build similar relations at GGI via Policy Scholars.


There are no shortcuts to success. But our mission at GGI is definitely to reimagine the higher education system so that youngsters today do not have to wait years clearing exams to build their own successful journey!


If you are interested in learning about GGI's MBA Scholar program, you can learn here.


 

Author- Shatakshi Sharma, Cofounder Global Governance Initiative, Ex- BCG, Advisor, Tony Blair Institute


 
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which program is the best fit for me?

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Global Governance Initiative is removing barriers to high-quality learning experiences. 

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A. You can access free recorded MBA in 10 minutes series here on the Trinity which will allow you to directly learn MBA lessons in 10 minutes from an Ex BCG consultant on Strategy/Finance/Operations etc. free of cost. 

 

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B. GGI MBA Scholars- Serves as a classic Alt MBA & Pre MBA, designed specifically for those who wish to pivot their career into management consulting, business strategy, and product management

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C. GGI Impact Fellowship-  Serves as a classic experiential learning and work-study model, designed specifically for those who are exploring Plan B for Civil Services and looking to pivot their career into management/impact consulting and policy as you work on projects with mentors from MBB

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D. GGI Policy Scholars- Serves as a classic Alt MPP & Pre MPP, designed specifically for those who wish to pivot their career into the public policy and development sector

 

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2. How can I become a GGI Impact fellow?

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You can apply directly to the Impact Fellowship Program.  The selection for the impact fellowship is more competitive than the Scholars program. GGI Impact Fellowship is our Executive Crème de la crème of the Global Governance Initiative network on "Wiggly". Through core Masterclasses, flexible curriculum, and impact consulting style projects - Impact Fellowship provides a deep dive into the world of social impact consulting, and international development. It is also more expensive than the Scholars program.  

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3. What are the program fees?

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Our competitors charge Rs. 3,00,000 to Rs. 7,00,000. So we decided to try crazy pricing. We are 80% cheaper than our competitor's price. We are doing this because we want to make high-quality business and policy education truly accessible to you all and disrupt the space. 

 

Or if you don't want to commit, we have no questions ask full refund policy within 6 days of enrollment payment, i.e. if you are selected ( we have <10% selection rate). Either way, you win. To get detailed pricing and information, it is accessible on our application page here

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4. What are the program reviews?

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Find the life after GGI stories here 

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5. What are GGI Masterclasses?

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We at GGI provide the world's most practical Live and Interactive 9 practical Masterclasses driven by CEOs and Top Industry Professionals. The 9 practical Harvard-style real case-driven practical Masterclasses come along with the GGI Scholars & Fellows Program and are built to help you pivot into your dream careers. They are- 

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  1. CV Review & Case Interview Prep Masterclass, 

  2. The MBA for Impact Masterclass

  3. Management Consulting & Sustainability Masterclass, 

  4. Management Communication Masterclass, 

  5. Policy Consulting Masterclass, 

  6. Product Management & Tech Ethics Masterclass, 

  7. Impact Investing & Entrepreneurship Masterclass, 

  8. Data Analytics & Emerging Technologies Masterclass, 

  9. The Liberal Arts Masterclass

 

During the 9 hours, community members solve cases with the speaker and amongst themselves to build foundational business, policy, and product learnings. 

 

You can access all these 9 practical Masterclasses by applying for GGI MBA Scholars program here-

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6. What are the hiring opportunities via GGI Programs?

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GGI also has actively partnered with top hiring consulting/policy/product management partners such as Samagra Governance, Sattva Consulting, BCG Social Impact, Leading Tech Ventures in the space of social impact, consulting, and product management roles. 

 

These hiring partners trust the GGI selection and learning process because of which they periodically hire from the close community of the Global Governance Initiative! If selected, you'd be invited for sessions by our hiring partners periodically and invited to submit your applications by our employers. 

 

To become part of the special hiring pool, you can apply to GGI MBA Scholars Program here.

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7. How can I work for GGI?

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We are always looking for diverse young professionals adept with technology, content, media, and operations roles. If interested, please apply here.  If we are actively hiring and you are shortlisted, we will reach out to you automatically later. 

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