SPJIMR and Masai Join Hands to Make Executive Education More Accessible for Working Professionals

Updated on April 1, 2026 Written By Wasia Zaidi

S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) and Masai have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the pathway certification programs for working professionals. The two institutions are combining their capabilities to make quality executive education available to a wider audience.

Table of Content

+ more items Show less

What is the Goal of SPJIMR and Masai Partnership?

The goal of the SPJIMR and Masai partnership is to make quality education available to all and both SPJIMR and Masai share a common objective to eliminate the barriers that have until now made executive education unattainable for working professionals such as cost, scheduling and outcomes. The partnership is evenly focused on three aspects-

Credibility through SPJIMR's legacy and experience in social impact and responsible leadership
Accessibility through affordability and flexibility
Outcome-based career growth and workplace impact

What Makes These Programs Different?

Unlike regular standalone certifications these programs are designed to follow a specific learning route where professionals can improve their skills gradually across high-demand areas such as management and technology. The programs would includes-

Academic rigour and depth
Inputs and discussions on industry
Practical application of concepts
Link to career and professional advancement

The programs would be designed to allow professionals to continue working while studying without any disruption to their career.

What the Leaders Said?

Prateek Shukla Co-Founder & CEO of Masai said that what we have found is that there is a very large group of professionals who are eager to grow but don't have access to the right kind of education. With this partnership with SPJIMR, which has been able to build significant credibility on the whole dimension of social purpose, we are trying to build programs that are both credible and affordable with career progression linked to it.

Our goal at SPJIMR has been to increase access to high-quality education according to SPJIMR Dean Varun Nagaraj. With this partnership with Masai we are trying to reach another segment of learners with our programs that are both academically strong and relevant to the world outside. We are very excited about building a long-term partnership with Masai based on our shared vision.

What Does This Signify for Professionals in the Workforce?

This partnership heralds a new era in the way executive education in India is conducted moving away from traditional, expensive and rigid forms of executive education to one which is-