Is this a real MBA degree or just a certificate?
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It's a real, accredited MBA degree — awarded by Woolf University, which is licensed and accredited in the EU under the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA). The degree is placed at EQF Level 7, the same academic level as masters degrees from Oxford or INSEAD. You receive a physical and digital certificate, and your transcript is listed on the EU EUROPASS — recognised in 60+ countries.
Who is this program for?
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The Career MBA is for people who want a role at a startup or high-growth company — Product, Growth, VC, Founder's Office, or Chief of Staff — not necessarily to found something themselves. It's built for career switchers, early-career professionals, and people who want to break into the startup world without spending two years and $100K on a traditional MBA.
Do you guarantee a job?
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No — no honest program can guarantee a job, and we won't pretend otherwise. What we can tell you: LaunchPilot's existing placement engine has a 92% placement rate among opt-in students across the 2023–25 cohorts, with an average placed salary of ₹28L. What's actually built into the program is guaranteed interviews through our hiring partner network — warm introductions instead of a cold application pile — not a guaranteed offer.
How much time does it require per week?
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Plan for 8–12 hours per week. This includes Sunday Labs (live mock interviews and case practice), self-paced module work, mentor sessions, and time spent on outreach and applications. The program is designed for people who have jobs or are studying — not just full-time job-seekers.
Do I need prior experience in my target pathway?
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No — but you need a genuine target in mind. Sprint 1 is entirely about mapping your background against the pathway that fits, and Sprint 5 lets you specialise once you've chosen. Many students switch pathways entirely — from consulting into Product, from engineering into Growth. What matters is showing up ready to build real deliverables, not just watch lectures.
Are the global immersions mandatory?
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No — immersions are an optional add-on for the Career MBA. They're a strong way to build in-person relationships with hiring managers and operators, especially in Singapore and Dubai, but the core curriculum, mentoring, and placement support all run fully online.
What happens if I'm not placed by the end?
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You still walk away with a real MBA degree, a verified portfolio of deliverables, and a network of 80+ mentors and operators — which is more than most traditional MBA graduates can say. Our placement engine has placed 92% of opt-in students historically, but if you're in the remaining share, your mentor pairing, AI Copilot access, and hiring-partner introductions continue past the formal end of the program.
Can I get a refund if it's not right for me?
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Yes — we offer a 14-day refund window from your first Sunday Lab. If after two weeks you feel the program isn't the right fit, we'll issue a full refund, no questions asked. After that window, fees are non-refundable but can be deferred to the next cohort in cases of genuine hardship.
