COMPANY-SPONSORED GURU MBA PROGRAM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Executive Summary

II. Program Overview

III. Pricing Structure

IV. Terms and Conditions

V. Implementation Timeline

VI. Support Services

VII. ROI Metrics & Guarantees

VIII. Next Steps

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Company-Sponsored GURU MBA Program represents a revolutionary approach to workforce development that delivers immediate business value while building long-term organizational capability. Unlike traditional MBA sponsorship programs that cost on average $100,000 per employee and remove them from productive work for two years, the GURU MBA provides comparable education at a fraction of the cost while keeping employees fully engaged in solving your company’s real business challenges.

Key Benefits:

• 12:1 average return on investment within the first year

• Zero productivity loss – employees remain in role

• 27+ business deliverables per participant with immediate value

• 40% higher retention among sponsored employees

• Flexible pricing for organizations of all sizes

 

II. PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Program Structure:

• Total Learning Hours: 180-220 hours per participant

• Duration: 26-50 weeks (flexible pacing)

• Format: AI-powered, self-paced with cohort support

• Modules: 20+ specialized AI Agents across 6 business domains

• Deliverables: 20 concrete business projects per participant

Core Curriculum Domains:

1. Strategy & Leadership (30-40 hours)

2. Financial Intelligence & Risk (45-55 hours)

3. Operational Efficiency (30-40 hours)

4. Innovation & Productivity (25-35 hours)

5. Market & Customer Excellence (25-35 hours)

6. Technology & Analytics (20-30 hours)

Completion Requirements:

• 14 Core Agent modules (required)

• 6+ Elective Agent modules (chosen by participant/company)

• Minimum 180 hours engaged learning

• Capstone business project

• 80% minimum on all knowledge assessments

III. PRICING STRUCTURE (US Dollars)

1. TIER 1: STARTUP & SMB PACKAGE

   (Organizations with 5-25 employees) Best for: Small businesses, startups, and teams wanting to test the program

   Price per Participant: $2,995 USD

   Minimum Commitment: 3 participants

   Total Investment: $8,985 USD

   Included:

   ✓ Full GURU MBA curriculum access (12 months)

   ✓ All 27+ AI Agent modules plus Digital Twin evaluation

   ✓ Individual learning account 

   ✓ AI Voice support (24/7 response)

  ✓ Oral Exams by Agent

   ✓ Quarterly progress reports

   ✓ Digital completion certificate

   ✓ Alumni network access

   Optional Add-Ons:

• Dedicated success manager: +$1,000/year (one-time)

• Monthly cohort sessions: +$500/participant

• Custom company case studies: +$2,500 (one-time)

1. TIER 2: GROWTH COMPANY PACKAGE

   (Organizations with 26-100 employees)

   Price per Participant: $2,495

   Minimum Commitment: 7 participants

   Total Investment: $17,465

   Included:

   ✓ Everything in Tier 1, plus:

   ✓ Dedicated customer success manager (track participants’ progress)

   ✓ Bi-weekly cohort learning sessions

   ✓ Company-branded learning portal

   ✓ Monthly executive dashboards

   ✓ Customized learning paths per department

   ✓ Live chat or Voice support (24/7)

   ✓ 2 custom company case studies

   ✓ Annual strategic review

   Optional Add-Ons:

• Executive leadership coaching: +$5,000/year

• On-site kickoff workshop: +$3,500

1. TIER 3: ENTERPRISE PACKAGE

   (Organizations with 100-500 employees)

   Price per Participant: $1,995

   Minimum Commitment: 25 participants

   Total Investment: $49,875

   Included:

   ✓ Everything in Tier 2, plus:

   ✓ White-labeled platform option

   ✓ Dedicated implementation team

   ✓ Weekly cohort sessions with expert facilitators

   ✓ Unlimited custom case studies

   ✓ Quarterly executive business reviews

   ✓ Custom reporting and analytics

   ✓ Priority feature requests

   Optional Add-Ons:

• Industry-specific curriculum: +$25,000 (one-time)

• Change management consulting: +$15,000

1. TIER 4: STRATEGIC ENTERPRISE PACKAGE

   (Organizations with 500+ employees)

   Price per Participant: $1,495 – $1,795*

   Minimum Commitment: 100 participants

   Custom Pricing Based on Volume

   *Pricing Scale:

• 100-250 participants: $1,795/each

• 251-500 participants: $1,645/each

• 501-1,000 participants: $1,495/each

• 1,000+ participants: Custom pricing

   Included:

   ✓ Everything in Tier 3, plus:

   ✓ Fully white-labeled platform

   ✓ Dedicated account management team

   ✓ Custom curriculum development

   ✓ Integration with existing LMS

   ✓ Advanced analytics & predictive modeling

   ✓ Executive coaching program

   ✓ Annual strategic planning session

   ✓ Multi-language support options

   ✓ Global rollout support

   ✓ Industry benchmarking reports

   ✓ Thought leadership opportunities

   Enterprise Services:

• Digital Twin and Custom competency modeling

• Succession planning integration

• M&A knowledge transfer programs

• Innovation lab partnerships

• Academic research collaborations

1. SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Professional Services Package:

For consulting firms, agencies, and professional services

• Price: $2,195/participant

• Minimum: 15 participants

• Includes client-facing deliverable templates

• Industry-specific case studies (consulting, legal, accounting)

Non-Profit & Education Discount:

• 40% discount off standard pricing

• Minimum 10 participants

• Mission verification required

Government & Public Sector:

• Custom pricing and contracting

• Compliance with government procurement requirements

• Contact for detailed proposal

Optional Add-Ons (detail):

Dedicated Success Manager: +$1,000/year

• You get ONE person at GURU MBA who knows your company

• They proactively check on your participants’ progress

• Monthly calls to discuss challenges and wins

• Faster responses to your questions (within 24 hours)

• Strategic advice on maximizing your ROI

• Worth it if: You want hands-on support and don’t have time to monitor yourself

Monthly Cohort Sessions: +$500/participant

• Live video sessions once per month with other learners

• Facilitated by GURU MBA experts

• Discuss real business challenges and share insights

• Build peer relationships and accountability

• 60-90 minutes per session

• Worth it if: Your participants want live interaction and peer learning

Custom Company Case Studies: +$2,500 (one-time)

• We create learning examples using YOUR company’s real situations

• Makes content more relevant and engaging for your team

• Includes 2-3 custom case studies integrated into curriculum

• One-time fee, usable by all your current and future participants

• Worth it if: Generic examples don’t resonate with your industry/context

1. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. PAYMENT TERMS

1. Payment Schedule Options:

   Option A – Annual Upfront Payment:

• Full payment due upon contract signing

• 10% discount applied to total investment

• Immediate access for all participants

• Priority support queue

   Option B – Quarterly Payments:

• 30% due upon signing

• 25% each due at 90 days

• 25% due at 180 days

• 20% due at 270 days

• Standard pricing applies

2. Accepted Payment Methods:

• Wire transfer (preferred)

• ACH/Direct deposit

• Company check

• Credit card (for amounts under $25,000)

• Purchase order with Net-30 terms (approved customers)

1. LICENSE AND ACCESS TERMS

1. License Grant:

• Duration: 12 months from activation per participant

• Access to all platform features during the term

2. Participant Activation:

• Participants must activate within 90 days of enrollment

• Replacement participants allowed (one-time per seat)

• Extensions available at $250/participant/month

3. Content Rights:

• Participants retain rights to their created work

• The company may use participant deliverables internally

4. Data and Privacy:

• Company owns employee learning data

• GURU MBA maintains platform usage analytics

• GDPR, CCPA, and SOC 2 compliant

• Annual security audit reports provided

1. COMMITMENT AND CANCELLATION

1. Minimum Commitment Period:

• Tier 1-2: 6-month minimum

• Tier 3-4: 12-month minimum

• Early termination subject to 50% buyout fee

2. Participant Changes:

• Add participants anytime at prorated cost

• Remove participants with a 30-day notice

• One free participant replacement per original seat

• Additional replacements at $500/change

3. Renewal Terms:

• Automatic renewal unless 60-day notice given

• Renewal pricing locked for 24 months

• Annual price increases capped at 7.5%

• Multi-year discounts available

4. Refund Policy:

• 30-day money-back guarantee (first-time clients only)

• Prorated refunds for the unused portion if terminated for cause

• Force majeure exceptions considered

1. SUPPORT AND SERVICE LEVELS

1. Support Tiers by Package:

   Tier 1 (Startup):

• AI Voice support: 48-hour response

• Knowledge base access: 24/7

• Community forums: 24/7

• Uptime guarantee: 99.5%

   Tier 2 (Growth):

• Email support: 24-hour response

• Live chat: Business hours

• Dedicated success manager

• Uptime guarantee: 99.7%

   Tier 3 (Enterprise):

• Priority support: 4-hour response

• 24/7 technical emergency line

• Dedicated implementation team

• Uptime guarantee: 99.9%

   Tier 4 (Strategic):

• White-glove support: 2-hour response

• 24/7/365 dedicated support team

• Quarterly business reviews

• Uptime guarantee: 99.95%

2. Implementation Support:

• Kickoff planning: Included Tiers 2-4

• Technical integration: 20 hours included (Tier 3-4)

• Training for HR/L&D: Included all tiers

• Change management: Optional add-on

3. Ongoing Services:

• Quarterly platform updates: Included

• New content releases: Included

• Feature enhancements: Included

• Bug fixes: Included, no charge

1. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES

1. Learning Outcomes Guarantee:

• 90% participant satisfaction score or partial refund

• 80% completion rate among active participants

• Measurable skill improvement on assessments

• Quarterly reviews to ensure targets met

2. Platform Performance:

• Uptime guarantees as specified by the tier

• 4-hour maximum downtime for maintenance

• Service credits for unplanned outages exceeding SLA

• Annual independent security audit

3. Business Impact Commitment:

• Deliverable quality standards documented

• ROI tracking framework provided

• Success metrics defined jointly

• Annual impact assessment included (Tier 3-4)

1. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

1. Platform and Content:

• All GURU MBA/AI BIZ GURU content is proprietary

• No copying, modification, or reverse engineering

• Citation required for external use

2. Participant Work Product:

• Participants own their created deliverables

• The company has unlimited internal use rights

• GURU MBA may use anonymized examples

• Third-party IP respected in all cases

1. CONFIDENTIALITY AND SECURITY

1. Data Protection:

• SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure

• Data encrypted in transit and at rest

• Regular third-party security audits

• Incident response within 24 hours

2. Confidential Information:

• Both parties protect confidential data

• 5-year confidentiality obligation

• Standard exclusions apply

• Deletion of data upon termination

3. Compliance:

• GDPR, CCPA, FERPA compliant

• Regular compliance audits

• Data processing agreements available

• International data transfer safeguards

1. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

1. Limitation of Liability:

• Direct damages limited to fees paid in 12 months

• No liability for indirect or consequential damages

   

2. Indemnification:

• GURU MBA indemnifies for IP infringement claims

• Company indemnifies for participant conduct

• Prompt notice and cooperation required

• Right to control defense

3. Warranties:

• Platform operates substantially as described

• Content accuracy commercially reasonable

• No viruses or malicious code

• Compliance with applicable laws

1. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

1. Governing Law:

• Laws of State of Wyoming, USA

• Exclusive jurisdiction in Wyoming courts

• Waiver of jury trial

• Arbitration option available

2. Assignment:

• No assignment without written consent

• Exception for corporate restructuring

• Permitted for acquisition (both parties)

• Notice required within 30 days

3. Force Majeure:

• Excused performance for events beyond control

• Notice within 5 days of occurrence

• Reasonable efforts to mitigate

• Termination right if it exceeds 90 days

4. Amendments:

• Material changes require a written agreement

• Platform updates do not require consent

• Annual terms review offered

• Notice of policy changes: 30 days

1. IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE

Phase 1: Planning & Setup (Weeks 1-2)

Week 1:

• Contract execution and payment processing

• Kickoff call with implementation team

• Technical requirements review

• HR system integration planning

• Participant roster collection

Week 2:

• Platform customization and branding

• Learning paths configuration

• Admin access provisioning

• Integration testing (if applicable)

• Communication templates prepared

Phase 2: Launch Preparation (Weeks 3-4)

Week 3:

• Manager briefings conducted

• Participant invitation process

• Platform orientation materials delivered

• Success metrics baseline established

• Support resources activated

Week 4:

• Cohort formation and scheduling

• Launch communications sent

• First participant activations

• Initial support tickets monitored

• Quick-win opportunities identified

Phase 3: Active Learning (Weeks 5-20)

Weeks 5-8: Foundation Phase

• Core module completion monitoring

• First deliverables review

• Early intervention for at-risk participants

• First cohort sessions conducted

• Initial impact documentation

Weeks 9-16: Development Phase

• Specialized track selection

• Mid-program progress review

• Business impact case studies

• Manager engagement touchpoints

• Cohort collaboration projects

Weeks 17-20: Mastery Phase

• Capstone project development

• Final assessments completion

• Graduation preparation

• Success story documentation

• Renewal planning initiated

Phase 4: Completion & Transition (Weeks 21-24)

Week 21:

• Capstone presentations scheduled

• Final deliverables compiled

• Completion certificates issued

• Alumni network activation

• Impact assessment initiated

Weeks 22-24:

• ROI analysis and reporting

• Executive debrief conducted

• Renewal discussion (if applicable)

• Next cohort planning

• Continuous improvement feedback

1. SUPPORT SERVICES

1. CUSTOMER SUCCESS TEAM

Dedicated Resources by Tier:

Tier 1 (Startup):

• Shared customer success manager

• Email and ticket support

• Quarterly check-in calls

• Self-service resource library

Tier 2 (Growth):

• Named customer success manager

• Bi-weekly check-in calls

• Monthly progress reports

• Proactive engagement monitoring

Tier 3 (Enterprise):

• Dedicated account team (2-3 people)

• Weekly strategic calls

• Real-time dashboard access

• Executive business reviews (quarterly)

Tier 4 (Strategic):

• Full account management team

• On-site visits (2-4 annually)

• Strategic advisory services

• C-suite executive sponsor

1. TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Support Channels:

• Email: support@gurumba.com

• Phone: +1-800-GURU-MBA (Tier 3-4)

• Live chat: Platform integrated (Tier 2-4)

• Help center: 24/7 knowledge base

• Community forums: Peer-to-peer support

Technical Services:

• Platform orientation training

• HR system integration assistance

• Single sign-on (SSO) configuration

• Data import/export support

• API documentation and support

• Custom reporting development

1. LEARNING SUPPORT

For Participants:

• AI-powered learning assistant (24/7)

• Office hours with subject matter experts

• Peer learning communities

• Resource library with templates

• Video tutorials and guides

• Mobile app support

For Managers:

• Manager dashboard training

• Coaching guides for supporting learners

• Progress monitoring tools

• Intervention protocols

• Recognition and celebration ideas

1. CONTENT AND CURRICULUM

Ongoing Updates:

• Quarterly curriculum refreshes

• New AI Agent releases (2-4 annually)

• Industry trend incorporation

• Case study updates

• Assessment evolution

• Emerging technology integration

Customization Services:

• Company-specific case development

• Custom competency mapping

• Branded content creation

• Industry specialization

• Role-based learning paths

• Integration with company strategy

VII. ROI METRICS & GUARANTEES

1. EXPECTED RETURN ON INVESTMENT

Conservative ROI Model (20-Employee Cohort):

Investment:

• Program cost: $49,900 (Tier 3 pricing)

• Implementation time: $10,000 (internal HR/manager time)

• Total investment: $59,900

Expected Returns (Year 1):

• Business deliverables value: $600,000 (27 per person × $1,111 avg)

• Operational improvements: $160,000 (conservative 8% efficiency)

• Talent retention savings: $100,000 (2 employees @ $50K replacement)

• Recruitment advantage: $40,000 (reduced hiring costs)

• Total value created: $900,000

First-Year ROI: 15:1

Payback Period: 4-6 weeks

1. MEASURABLE OUTCOMES

Learning Metrics:

• Completion rate: Target 85%+

• Assessment scores: Average 80%+

• Satisfaction rating: Target 4.5/5.0

• Time to competency: 16-24 weeks

• Skill improvement: 40%+ gain

Business Impact Metrics:

• Deliverables completed: 27 per participant

• Projects implemented: 60%+ adoption rate

• Cost savings identified: Average $8K per participant

• Revenue opportunities: Average $12K per participant

• Process improvements: 15-25% efficiency gains

People Metrics:

• Retention improvement: 40%+ for participants

• Promotion rate: 2.5x higher than non-participants

• Engagement scores: 25%+ improvement

• Internal mobility: 3x increase

• Leadership pipeline: 50%+ ready-now talent

1. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES

Satisfaction Guarantee:

• 90% participant satisfaction score or we work with you to improve

• If below 80% after 90 days, partial refund available

• Continuous feedback and improvement process

• Quarterly satisfaction surveys

Completion Guarantee:

• 80% completion rate among active participants

• Support intervention for at-risk learners

• Extension options for extenuating circumstances

• No penalty for business-related interruptions

Technical Guarantee:

• 99.5%+ uptime (varies by tier)

• 4-hour planned maintenance maximum

• Service credits for unplanned outages

• 24-hour incident response (critical issues)

1. SUCCESS MONITORING

Quarterly Business Reviews:

• Learning progress and completion status

• Business deliverables inventory

• Impact case studies and ROI tracking

• Participant satisfaction trends

• Recommendations for optimization

Annual Strategic Assessment:

• Comprehensive program evaluation

• Aggregate business impact calculation

• Competency development analysis

• Benchmarking against industry peers

• Strategic recommendations for year ahead

VIII. NEXT STEPS

1. DECISION PROCESS

Step 1: Initial Consultation (30 minutes)

• Understand your business challenges

• Discuss workforce development goals

• Review participant profiles and needs

• Determine appropriate tier and sizing

• Answer preliminary questions

Step 2: Detailed Proposal (1 week)

• Customized pricing and configuration

• Implementation timeline

• Success metrics definition

• Contract terms review

• Reference customer introductions

Step 3: Stakeholder Presentation (As needed)

• Executive overview and business case

• L&D team technical deep dive

• Finance review of terms and ROI

• HR discussion of logistics

• IT review of integration requirements

Step 4: Contract Execution (1-2 weeks)

• Final terms negotiation

• Legal review and approval

• Master services agreement signing

• Payment processing

• Implementation team assignment

1. TYPICAL QUESTIONS ANSWERED

1. “How quickly can we get started?”

   Standard implementation: 2-4 weeks from contract signing

   Express implementation: 1 week (additional $2,500 fee)

2. “Can we pilot with a small group first?”

   Yes – 5-10 person pilots available at full pricing

   Pilot duration: 3-6 months

   Expansion pricing guaranteed if proceeding

3. “What if we need to add participants mid-year?”

   Always possible at prorated per-participant rate

   Volume discounts apply to total headcount

   Immediate activation upon payment

4. “Do you offer multi-year contracts?”

   Yes – 2-3 year terms available

   Pricing locked for contract duration

   5-10% discount for multi-year commitment

5. “Can we customize the curriculum?”

   Tier 3-4: Extensive customization included

   Tier 1-2: Limited customization, standard upcharge

   Custom AI Agents: $15,000-$25,000 per agent

6. “What about international employees?”

   Platform available globally

   Multi-language support (Tier 4)

   Time zone-appropriate cohort sessions

   Cultural customization available

7. “How do you integrate with our systems?”

   API integration with major HR/LMS platforms

   SSO support (SAML, OAuth)

   Data import/export capabilities

   Technical requirements: Minimal

1. COMMITMENT-FREE EXPLORATION

We offer several ways to explore before committing:

1. Platform Demo:

• 30-minute live walkthrough

• Access to sample modules

• Review actual deliverable examples

• Q&A with product team

2. Pilot Program:

• 5-10 participants for 3 months

• Full feature access

• Success manager support

• Guaranteed expansion pricing

3. Proof of Concept:

• Select business challenge focus

• 3-5 participants complete relevant modules

• Evaluate actual business deliverables

• 60-day evaluation period

4. Reference Customers:

• Speak with similar organizations

• Review their ROI and outcomes

• Understand implementation experience

• Get candid feedback

1. CONTACT INFORMATION

To schedule your consultation or request a custom proposal:

GURU MBA Corporate Partnerships

Email: education@aibizguru.com

Phone: +1-800-GURU-MBA

Website: www.gurumba.com/corporate

Response Time: 24 hours business days

Regional Contacts:

• North America: partners-na@gurumba.com

• Europe: partners-eu@gurumba.com

• Asia Pacific: partners-apac@gurumba.com

• Latin America: partners-latam@gurumba.com

APPENDIX A: COMPARISON TO TRADITIONAL MBA SPONSORSHIP

                    GURU MBA           Traditional MBA

                    Sponsorship        Sponsorship

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Cost per Employee   $1,495-$2,995      $100,000-$150,000

Duration            4-7 months         24 months

Productivity Loss   Zero               100% for 2 years

Time to Value       2-4 weeks          24+ months

Business            27 concrete        Academic projects

Deliverables        projects           (not company-focused)

Retention Impact    40% improvement    Departure risk

                                       post-graduation

Scalability         Unlimited          Limited by school

                                       capacity

Customization       Extensive          Minimal

ROI                 12-15:1 Year 1     3-5:1 over 5 years

Update Frequency    Quarterly          Static curriculum

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APPENDIX B: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What happens if an employee leaves during the program?

A: You can replace them with another employee (one free replacement per seat). If multiple participants leave, additional replacements are $500 each.

Q: Can we pause the program if business needs change?

A: Tier 3-4 clients can request a 30-60 day pause once during contract term. Tier 1-2 have no formal pause option but can work with success manager.

Q: Do you report on individual participant performance to managers?

A: Yes, managers receive access to progress dashboards showing completion rates, assessment scores, and deliverables (but not detailed quiz answers to maintain learning environment integrity).

Q: What if the platform doesn’t work as promised?

A: 30-day money-back guarantee for new clients. After 30 days, we work with you to resolve issues or provide prorated refunds if terminating for cause.

Q: Can we use the content to train future employees?

A: No – the license is per named participant. However, we offer flexible adding of new participants and volume discounts for growing teams.

Q: Do you offer academic credit or certification?

A: GURU MBA certificate is issued upon completion. We’re pursuing academic partnerships for credit evaluation. Certificate is recognized by employers but not equivalent to accredited degree.

Q: How do you handle different learning speeds?

A: Platform is self-paced within the contract term. Fast learners can complete in 16 weeks; others may take 30 weeks. All participants have 12 months of access.

Q: Can we select which modules our employees take?

A: Core modules are required. You and participants jointly select elective modules based on role needs and career goals. Custom learning paths available Tier 3-4.

Q: What about employees without strong business backgrounds?

A: Content is designed for all levels – from individual contributors to executives. AI provides personalized support matching each learner’s starting point.

Q: Do you provide CEU or continuing education credits?

A: We provide documentation of learning hours for professional development requirements. CEU accreditation in process for specific professions.

AUTHORIZATION AND ACCEPTANCE

This proposal is valid for 60 days from the date shown above.

To accept this proposal and begin implementation:

1. Sign below indicating acceptance of terms

2. Return signed proposal to education@gurumba.com

3. Remit payment per agreed schedule

4. Implementation begins within 5 business days

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Together, we’ll transform your team while transforming your business.