PGDM 2020-22 | ADMISSIONS BROCHURE

Globally Benchmarked Curriculum

• Constantly updated and globally benchmarked
curriculum with focus on key emerging areas
including Digital Business, Analytics, Artificial
Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Application oriented approach with case
studies, live projects, Karma-Yoga leadership
experiential action program and extensive real
world perspectives from corporate leaders

Pioneer in Analytics
• First B-School in India to offer specialization in
Analytics for full time MBA programs
• Ranked No.1 by Analytics India Magazine,
4th year in a row
• Great Lakes Analytics faculty, Dr. Bappaditya
Mukhopadhyay and Dr. PK Viswanathan,
consistently featured among the top 10

THE
Analytics academicians in the country

Global Alumni Network

GREAT
• 8800+ Great Lakes Alumni spread over 30
countries provide a great lifelong network of
leaders across industries and geographies

Extensive Industry Engagement

LAKES
• World Class campuses in Chennai and
Gurgaon give access to hundreds of
corporates, from startups to Fortune 500
companies

EDGE
• Most students pursue live projects with
corporates earning credits equivalent to two
full courses
• Over 150 CXOs and industry experts share
their perspectives with students every year

Constant Innovation
• Pioneer in introducing innovative initiatives
such as the one year MBA Program,
Karma-Yoga, live-industry projects, Analytics
specialization
• Became the first B-School in India, last year, to
introduce AI & ML as full-time specialization to
ensure that students are ready to lead the
imminent business transformation across
industries
ABOUT GREAT LAKES
Great Lakes Institute of
1
st
by ANALYTICS INDIA - 2018
Management is a top ranked Top 10 Analytics Education Institutions

business school with a vision

to provide the corporate world
with Business-Ready leaders. 5
th
by OUTLOOK - 2019
Top Private MBA Institutions

It was founded in 2004 by Padmashree

awardee Dr. Bala V. Balachandran,

9
Professor Emeritus at Kellogg School of th
by BUSINESS INDIA - 2019
Management, is among India’s leading Top B-Schools
business schools with campuses in
Chennai and Gurgaon. Led by exceptional
faculty, steered by an outstanding advisory
council and buoyed by the international
15
th
by BUSINESS TODAY - 2018
collaborations, Great Lakes has within a
Top B-Schools
short span of 15 years, emerged as a
top-ranked business school.

In 2014, Great Lakes Chennai campus was

18
th

accredited by Association of MBAs (AMBA, by NIRF - 2019

Top B-Schools
UK) and became the youngest B-School in
India to receive this prestigious
international accreditation. Great Lakes
also received the international SAQS
accreditation from AMDISA within a year
of being accredited by AMBA.
Super
League 2 by BUSINESS STANDARD - 2019
GLOBAL ASSOCIATIONS

ACCREDITATIONS
HIGHLIGHTS
2
CAMPUSES
9
CENTERS OF
CHENNAI & GURGAON EXCELLENCE

25+
GLOBAL VISITING
42 90+
PRIZES WON BY STUDENTS
GLOBAL THOUGHT
FACULTY FROM THE AT NATIONAL &
LEADERS ON ACADEMIC
LIKES OF STANFORD, INTERNATIONAL LEVEL IN
ADVISORY COUNCIL
KELLOGG AND YALE 2018-19

100+ 30000+
INDUSTRY LEADERS
46
INDUSTRY TITANS ON
ON CAMPUS IN BOOKS BUSINESS ADVISORY
2018-19 COUNCIL

1100+ 900+ 6
COLLABORATIONS
STUDENTS ACROSS
ONLINE JOURNALS WITH LEADING GLOBAL
CAMPUSES
INSTITUTIONS

4
INTERNATIONAL
8800+
ALUMNI NETWORK
RESEARCH SPREAD OVER 30
CONFERENCES COUNTRIES

50+
FULL TIME FACULTY
CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

“Our mission translates into delivering an outstanding learning

experience that truly transforms the student into a sophisticated
manager and a responsible corporate citizen.”
DEAR MBA ASPIRANT,

Greetings! Choices are never easy. Every time one has to make a buying decision, there are options to consider, research to be done,
assessments, evaluations and reviews to read, and a significant amount of time and effort expended in understanding what we ‘need’ from the
product and identifying that specific product that gives us the best ‘value’ for money. Imagine therefore the exponential difficulty in making the
decision to spend two years of your time, away from your family, in order to up-skill and learn? You cannot afford to make mistakes given all that
is at stake here. Therefore, in an effort to make this decision a tiny bit easier for you, we have put together an elaborate account of what Great
Lakes is all about. In the following pages, you will find ample information about what makes us unique and in what ways your time spent with us
is certain to benefit you.

To give you a gist – you are looking to enroll into a premier B-School, ranked among the best in the country, with a great campus and excellent
infrastructure, cutting-edge academic rigor, world-class faculty, course offerings with prestigious accreditations and affiliations, etc. All of these
are par for the course. So, what sets Great Lakes apart? What makes us distinct?

As a firm believer in the principle of customer astonishment, one of the core values of Great Lakes is to astonish our customers (a.k.a you!) who
come to us seeking a specific learning experience. Our mission therefore translates into delivering an outstanding learning experience (through
a state-of-the art curriculum, rounded off by a variety of extra-curricular activities) that truly transforms the student into a sophisticated
manager and a responsible corporate citizen. At the core of our corporate DNA is our commitment to learning and skill development as a
continuous process. We are keenly aware that the quality of the learning outcome is measured not by the effectiveness of problem solving, but
by how successful initiatives can lead to sustainability, stability and progress.

At Great Lakes, you will learn the art of doing business while at the same time understanding the impact of said business on the community.
You will become well-versed with the best and next practices, trends and economics, technology in all its glorious manifestations, inclusivity &
impact and so much more. Add to this, a heterogeneous cohort bringing a heady mix of cultural, academic and professional experience to the
table, to truly invigorate your senses. This is the holistic development that Great Lakes has inculcated in the 8000 plus students who have
passed through our hallowed halls. And we don’t stop just there. Another element of our DNA is our spirit of ‘pioneering’. From making the
Karma-Yoga outreach program a part of the curriculum to our initiatives in fostering innovation through the prestigious Atal Innovation Mission
Incubation Center, Great Lakes is committed to continued progress and evolution. Another case in point is the inclusion of ‘Analytics’ among the
functional specializations. Further, you remain a student for life – long after you have graduated and physically moved out of our premises –
since our teaching pedagogy includes ‘blended’ modules capable of reaching students and alumni across the world to keep your learning
constant and relevant.

During your time with us, you will not only learn subject matter from experts of world renown, but also work along with us, leading the change
and evolution of the learning process. This is the way of life as we know it. This is why we are distinct. This is also why Great Lakers are a rare
breed. And, this, is most certainly why I hope you will make an informed decision and choose to join the Great Lakes Family.

Swagatham!

PROF. BALA V. BALACHANDRAN J L Kellogg Distinguished Professor of Accounting & Information Management, Northwestern University, USA
Founder, Chairman & Dean Emeritus, Great Lakes Institute of Management, India
THE PGDM ADVANTAGE
The two year full time PGDM helps participants transform into
Business-Ready Managers capable of responding to complex business
requirements that arise in a changing global business environment.
UNPARALLELED LEARNING EXPERIENCE

• Academic and professional achievers in the class means as much learning beyond the
class as inside; one of the top reasons why Alumni strongly value their time at Great
Lakes

• Guest lectures and insights from eminent thought leaders and industry stalwarts

BUSINESS-READY MANAGERS

• In a fast changing business world, where billion dollar companies are created in a few
years, the PGDM allows participants to maximize their learning and create value for
their future organization

• Helps transform high potential students into competent business managers and
decision makers ready to deliver from day-1

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES

• 25+ international faculty from the likes of Kellogg, Stanford & Yale, along with
renowned full time faculty, give you global perspectives and unparalleled learning

• Globally benchmarked curriculum which is updated yearly with cutting edge courses to
make participants Business-Ready

• Chinese (Mandarin) language offered as an elective, in recognition of the fact that

China is our largest trade partner & 2nd largest economy in the world

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

• An opportunity to work on Live Projects, collect/analyse primary survey and

secondary data

• Karma-Yoga, a unique transformational program to help participants develop

leadership skills while having a lasting impact in 27+ villages and improving the lives
of thousands of people

• Fully mentored Empirical Study

DEAN’S MESSAGE

“The biggest changes in technology and entrepreneurship have come

as a result of people who dared to push the envelope and try a
different path rather than the one trodden by countless others.”
DEAR ASPIRANT,
“We grow great by dreams. All big men are dreamers. They see things in the soft haze of a spring day or in the red fire of a long winter's evening.
Some of us let these dreams die, but others nourish and protect them; nurse them through bad days till they bring them to the sunshine and light
which comes always to those who sincerely hope that their dreams will come true.” ― Woodrow Wilson
The world is full of dreamers. The biggest changes in technology and entrepreneurship have come as a result of people who dared to push the
envelope and try a different path rather than the one trodden by countless others. They were the ones who eschewed the comfort of the familiar,
the softly enveloping embrace of the status quo. They never wore the halo of incumbency too well, because they were always eager to carve out
a new direction. They were bold, visionary, and ambitious. Not all of them were intellectual geniuses, but they had this crazy drive to achieve
something different. This is the world we live in now. Robotics, AI, and Machine Learning have changed the landscape, such that no competitive
advantage can last too long. The power of the incumbent is waning, and new companies and business models are taking over.

What has that got to do with me, you may ask. Well, I am here to talk to you about your dreams. You are achievers, all of you. That’s why you are
considering getting into business school. You aspire for the world to be at your feet, the hopes of your parents and your loved ones riding on
your shoulders. You have spent a lot of time thinking about the future. Your future! It is time to see whether your future aligns with how the
future in general will be. You are in a world where everything is changing. A bewildering set of new mantras and jargon is taking over. VUCA,
agility, digital transformation, deep learning. You get the picture. The question is, where do you think you will get ahead of these words and
phrases? Where do you think you can impress a potential employer with your knowledge gained during 2 years of your education? Wouldn’t you
think of an institution built in and for the 21st century? Let me tell you about Great Lakes Institute of Management. Let me tell you about a
school that is best geared to prepare you for the future, and help you realize your dreams.

Great Lakes has been a pioneer in contemporary Management Education. We had the foresight to start a cutting-edge business analytics
program long before it was a norm. Today, we are rated as having the very best analytics program in the country among all business schools
and among the top few internationally. We use a whole range of pedagogical methods to bring concepts to life for our students. Apart from
regular classroom instruction, we have a variety of experiential learning modes of instruction where students learn by actual doing rather than
theory. We have live projects offered by companies, simulations, real-time trading, conferences and seminars, industry interface and interaction
opportunities, etc. We have a one of a kind social engagement experiential learning program called Karma-Yoga, where students spend time in
villages around the institute, and provide instruction and help to poor tribals and farmers on a variety of issues including primary education,
healthcare, financial literacy, etc. You will interact with a truly select set of students filtered by our rigorous admissions process, chosen not just
for their intellect, but also for the diversity of thoughts and ideas they will bring into the classroom. Great Lakes is an amazingly diverse
institution, drawing students from all parts of the country, almost 40% of whom are female. What we offer is a nurturing environment, and not
cut-throat one. We take good care of our students, and consider ourselves a student-centric organization that places the overall development of
a student as our highest priority. You will be taught by leading scholars from both India and from around the world, gurus in their respective
fields. You will learn from some of the best people in industry, who will share not just their knowledge but also their rich experience. Little
wonder then, that the latest Outlook Business School rankings place us among the top 5 private business schools in the country, among several
well-known older, more well-established ones. We are growing fast in stature and reputation.

We provide an excellent array of co-curricular activities, that keep student engagement at the highest levels, and provide multiple opportunities
to grow and develop a dynamic personality. The Great Lakes campus in Chennai offers an ambience that is a sylvan oasis of green. It is certified
as a top-rated eco-friendly campus with state-of-the-art facilities. You cannot help being inspired to learn in this environment. You cannot help
but dream. Dream on. We are here to help you realize what’s on your mind.

DR. SURESH RAMANATHAN Dean & Principal, Great Lakes Institute of Management
LEARNING FROM DISTINGUISHED THOUGHT LEADERS

Great Lakes provides an opportunity for students to be groomed by

transformational leaders spanning private organizations and public
administration. These distinguished thought leaders give unparalleled
perspectives and insights, and help nurture students into future
business leaders.

70+
ACADEMIC & INDUSTRY
50+
FULL TIME
25+
INTERNATIONAL
VISITING FACULTY FACULTY VISITING FACULTY

Academic Elegance Blends with Business Relevance

Dr. C. Rangarajan Mr. A. Mahendran Mr. R.
Gopalakrishnan
Dr. C. Rangarajan is an Mr. A. Mahendran is the
Indian Economist, a CMD of Global Mr. R. Gopalakrishnan
distinguished former MP, Consumer Products is the non-executive
former Governor of Pvt. Ltd. and former MD director of Tata Sons
Andhra Pradesh & Ex- of Godrej Consumer and independent
Governor of the Reserve Products Limited. director of many listed
Bank of India. companies.

Mr. N.R. Narayana Mr. D. Shivakumar Dr. Rama

Murthy Bijapurkar
Mr. D. Shivakumar is
Mr. N.R. Narayana the Group Executive Dr. Rama Bijapurkar is
Murthy is an Indian IT President, Corporate a leading Market
Industrialist and the Strategy at Aditya Birla Strategy & Consumer
co-founder of Infosys. Group. Behavior consultant in
India.

Dr. V. Sumantran Mr. N. Vittal Mr. Ashok

Vasudevan
Dr. V. Sumantran is the Mr. N. Vittal is the
Chairman of Celeris ex-Chief Vigilance Mr. Ashok Vasudevan
Technology and an Commissioner, Govt. of is Co-founder & CEO of
advisor to several India and a Padma Preferred Brands
organizations in auto, Bhushan awardee. International & Former
technology & aerospace. Chairman of Tasty Bite
Eatables Ltd. (Indian
public company
subsidiary of PBI ).

Dr. V.S. Mr. B.S. Raghavan Dr. B.

Arunachalam Muthuraman
Mr. B.S. Raghavan is
Dr. V.S. Arunachalam is a the ex-Chancellor of Mr. B. Muthuraman is
Padma Vibhushan & a ICFAI. Mr. Raghavan is the former MD of TATA
Distinguished Service a former IAS officer and Steel Ltd. and a Padma
Professor, Carnegie UN Civil Servant, Author Bhushan awardee.
Mellon University, and Social Activist.
Pittsburgh.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Great Lakes emphasizes on experiential learning, whether it involves developing leadership
and managerial skills, honing strong analytical skills, understanding and analyzing business
cases, or dealing with capital markets. The end result is a business-ready manager who is
sensitized to the needs of the organization as well as the society.

The Art of Leadership blends with the

Science of Management
BUSINESS IS FOR REAL - THE EMPIRICAL STUDY
Empirical study provides a platform for students to become business-ready managers by enabling them to do a real life study under the
guidance of the best people from the industry and academia. The most practical benefit of empirical study is that one learns how to actually
persuade and convince others - by culling out relevant information, gathering and analyzing data; and presenting the output to support one's
stand. In the past, some of the empirical studies have been presented in national and international conferences.

STUDENT COMMITTEES
Being a student centric institute, all key functions of the institute are ably supported by committed student bodies - be it admissions,
placements, web management or branding.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENTIAL ACTION PROGRAM: KARMA-YOGA

KARMA-YOGA, a Leadership Experiential Action Program (LEAP) is a unique medium for students to connect with ground realities and
experientially learn transformational leadership.

27 villages surrounding the institute's campus have been adopted by Great Lakes for the LEAP. The project creates a mutual win-win situation
for both the students and the villages - while the villages get budding managers to enable the villagers to elevate themselves into their better
selves, the students acquire a first-hand understanding of what it means to create followers and transform them. LEAP is a real life practical lab
to learn and experience the power of transformational leadership with the key focus on education, health, agriculture and small business.

400+ 1100+ 30+

CHILDREN ATTENDED
TUITION CLASSES, PEOPLE GIVEN VILLAGE LEVEL EVENTS
27
VILLAGES UNDER THE
SCIENCE CLUBS & INDIVIDUAL MEDICAL CONDUCTED
PROJECT
OTHER EDUCATIONAL ATTENTION SO FAR ANNUALLY
ACTIVITIES
PROGRAM DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

“At Great Lakes, you will develop the habit of dynamic and creative
learning. While the traditional text books teach you theories based
upon experiences of the past, the new type of learning will involve
asking endless stream of questions about the ever evolving future.”
DEAR ASPIRANT,

You are in the process of making one of the most important decisions as far as your education and career choices are concerned. We totally
understand the range of issues that are running through your mind. Let me set out the salient qualities of our PGDM program at Great Lakes and
why it would be a right choice for you.

If you have intense passion and commitment in the pursuit of excellence, our PGDM program is for you. If you believe in yourself and have a
determination to accomplish your goals, then you are well-suited for our program. If you understand that today, the work environment is
changing rapidly and that job seekers need new types of skills, you will thrive in our program. If you aspire to be a transformational leader and a
game changer, we are looking for you.

What will you gain from the PGDM program at Great Lakes? First, the knowledge and skills that you acquire at Great Lakes will prepare you to
handle global challenges that are faced by every business. Second, our curriculum meets the highest global standards and we give utmost
importance to the outcomes of the learning process. We consistently take a relook at the program and make necessary changes, aligning the
program to meet the changing market needs; be it artificial intelligence, machine learning or analytics. This ensures that our courses are
contemporary, relevant to current market needs and are taught by world-renowned professors including some of them from the Top US
universities including Stanford and Kellogg School of Management. Third, we have created a challenging environment which will allow each
student to achieve and exceed his or her potential. Nothing in life is more exciting for an individual than to bring out the best in themselves. In
each and everything we do at Great Lakes, the goal is progress.

At Great Lakes, you will develop the habit of dynamic and creative learning. While the traditional text books teach you theories based upon
experiences of the past, the new type of learning will involve asking endless stream of questions about the ever evolving future. You will be
involved in hands-on experiential learning with our Karma-Yoga program in which students work and help improve the quality of life for local
communities in 27 villages near the campus in areas of health, education, environment and many more. You will have an opportunity to put your
theories of finance and economics in practice with our Live Trading course in stocks and commodities.

I am confident that our All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) approved and AMBA accredited PGDM program will prepare you to meet
the challenges of the globalized world. Ultimately, we are all stakeholders of India. If you believe in making contribution to your nation, choose
Great Lakes. If you believe in improving yourself academically as well as an individual, then again choose Great Lakes. Come to our
Platinum-Rated Green Campus with a holiday resort feel, accept the challenge, work hard, stand tall and believe in your ability to make a
difference.

Cheers!

DR. SURESH SRINIVASAN Director – PGDM , Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
PGDM COURSE LISTING
TERM 1 - 3 TERM 4 - 6
MANDATORY CORE COURSES ELECTIVES

Jul - Sep Oct - Dec Jan - Mar Apr - May Mid Jun - Mid Sep Mid Sep - Mid Dec Mid Dec - Mid Mar

TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 SUMMER TERM 4 TERM 5 TERM 6

INTERNSHIP

2020 2021 2022

MANDATORY CORE COURSES

TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3

Macro Economics Micro Economics Cost and Management Accounting

Financial Accounting for Decision Financial Management I Financial Management II
Making Marketing Management II Empirical Study
Financial Accounting for Decision Groups in Organizations (OB II) Business Law
Making Tutorials Business Maths Optimization Business Model for
Marketing Management I Production and Operations Decision Making
Individuals in Organizations (OB I) Management Strategic Management
Business Statistics Marketing Research Business Analytics
Verbal & Written Communication Management Information Systems Virtual Business - Small Business
Karma-Yoga Corporate Tax

TERM 4 TERM 5

Understanding Emerging Markets Mandarin/Language Lab

Human Resource Management Business Ethics
Boardroom Simulation
ELECTIVES

MARKETING FINANCE OPERATIONS

Digital Marketing Financial Statement Analysis Logistics and Supply Chain

Consumer Behaviour International Finance Management
Services Marketing Corporate Financial Strategy IT Consulting
Strategic Marketing Financial Modeling Management Services Operations
Sales and Distribution Management Options, Futures and Derivatives Strategic Sourcing and Corporate
Customer Relationship Management Fixed Income Securities Quality
Retailing Management Security Analysis and Portfolio Project Management
Integrated Marketing Communications Management Enterprise Resource Planning
Rural Marketing Investment Banking Virtualization Strategies for
B2B Marketing Commodities Markets Organizations
Web and Social Media Analytics* Financial Risk Analytics* Cloud Security
Marketing Metrics Experimental Economics Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain
Markstrat Simulation Management of Commercial Banks Management
Brand Management Trading Business Intelligence
International Marketing Financial Institutions and Markets International Supply Chain Management
Sports Marketing Equity Research Total Quality Management
Current Trends in Marketing Corporate Valuation Advanced Analytics Model
New Product Development Project and Infrastructure Finance Data Visualization and Analytics
Operations and Analytics

AI, MACHINE LEARNING & ANALYTICS OB/HR/STRATEGY

Data Visualisation and Business Strategy Execution including

Intelligence: Tableau, Power Business Economics of Strategy
Intelligence Design, Thinking and Innovation
Deep Learning Leading People at Work-Contemporary
Marketing Analytics Challenges
Natural Language Processing New Venture Planning
Business Applications of Artificial Management Consulting
Intelligence International Business Strategy
Web and Social Media Analytics* Negotiations and Bargaining
Supply Chain Analytics*
Financial Risk Analytics* *Cross-Listed
CLASS PROFILE PGDM 2019-21

164 37% Female 63% Male 23 Years

Batch Strength Average Age

WORK EXPERIENCE

72% 13% 15%

<12 months 13-18 months 19-24 months

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE

45% 24% 17% 6% 5% 3%

B.Tech B.Com B.E B.B.A B.Sc Others (BA, BMS, B.F.Tech, B.Voc, etc.)
PGDM PLACEMENT SNAPSHOT 2017-19

10.14 LPA
AVERAGE CTC
10.25 LPA
MEDIAN CTC

INDUSTRY-WISE CLASSIFICATION

44% BFSI 28% IT/ITES 11% Consulting

8% FMCG 3% Manufacturing 2% Real Estate

(Pharma & Healthcare,

2% Analytics 2% Automotive, Logistics, etc.)
LIST OF RECRUITERS*

• JP Morgan • Kotak Mahindra Bank • Dell

• eClerx • Marsh • Hexaware

• GainInsights • Samunnati • Infosys

• i2 Decisions • Societe Generale • New Wave Computing

• Aditya Birla Capital • Wells Fargo • Virtusa

• Barclays • Bristlecone • Caplin Point

• Crisil • Deloitte USI • Chola MS

• HDFC Bank • Deloitte India • Ford

• HDFC Life • GEP • JLL

• HSBC • ITC • Kamal Healthcare

• ICICI Bank • KALS Group • Lynk Logistics

• ICRA • Nestle • Novartis

• Karur Vysya Bank • Cognizant

*Partial-List
ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

“Schools at the
teaching-learning level
ought to blend
technology-driven
learning into the
curriculum such that
the students
seamlessly integrate
various facets of
modern technology
into their everyday
learning. Great Lakes
Institute of
Management is a
pioneering B-School
in this regard and its
achievements speak
for itself.”
DEAR STUDENTS,

Teachers need to stop saying, 'Hand it in' and start saying 'Publish It'.

- Alan November, Educator & Author of "Empowering Students with Technology"

Business is moving from a man-to-man interaction world to a man-to-machine interaction world. Our machines are taught to replicate and if
possible improve human interpretative skills. Associations and causations are getting identified by machines in the emerging world of
unsupervised learning. When Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is redefining the business landscape, can business schools be far
behind? It is in this context that the Alan November quote mentioned above starts making sense. Schools at the teaching-learning level ought to
blend technology-driven learning into the curriculum such that the students seamlessly integrate various facets of modern technology into their
everyday learning. Great Lakes Institute of Management is a pioneering B-School in this regard and its achievements speak for itself.

• First B-School to offer Business Analytics as a full-fledged major since 2013

• First B-School to offer AIMLA [combination of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning] as a major since 2018

• First B-School in South Asia to have a LEED Platinum Rated Green Campus

• First B-School to offer Mandarin as a course

• Among pioneers in introducing One-Year MBA in India

As the school's Admissions Director, it is my duty to keep the new generation of aspirants updated on what all is new in the school's academic
menu. At the same time, you may rest assured that the traditional menu is still intact! Multi-level interactive learning, cross-pollination of
ideations, wide networking possibilities, rich academic and industry mentoring, experiential learning through events like Paisa Vasool, intense
case study driven pedagogy — all these integrate with an excellent technology, analytics and machine learning environment to make you
rigorous and relevant for many years to come.

Welcome to Great Lakes Institute of Management!

DR. EASWAR KRISHNA IYER Admissions Director, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
ADMISSIONS PROCESS 2020-22

1 26th Aug. 2019

APPLICATIONS BEGIN

10th Jan. 2020 2

LAST DATE OF APPLICATION
SUBMISSION FOR FIRST CYCLE

3 25th Feb. 2020

LAST DATE OF APPLICATION
SUBMISSION FOR SECOND CYCLE

All your queries regarding the admissions process can be sent to

us at admissions.pgdm@greatlakes.edu.in
 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Scores accepted for PGDM 2020-22 Degree

Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a
• CAT* scores of the year 2018/2019 or
recognized institution
• XAT* scores of the year 2019/2020 or
Work Experience
• GMAT scores taken after 1st January, 2018 or
Freshers and candidates with work experience of
• CMAT scores of the year 2019/2020 less than 24 months by 30th April, 2020

Candidates with greater than 24 months of work experience by 30th April, 2020, can apply to the Great Lakes
PGPM Program.
Great Lakes uses CAT scores only for screening applications for admissions and IlMs have no role in the conduct of Great Lakes academic programs.
*

Great Lakes is not an associate institute of XLRI and uses XAT scores only for screening applicants for admission. XLRI has no role to play in the conduct of any of
*

Great Lakes programs.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Online Form • First, you can register at www.greatlakes.edu.in

• Second, make a payment of INR 2,000 at www.greatlakes.edu.in
• Third, fill the online application
Candidates have the option of either applying to Great Lakes, Chennai or Great Lakes, Gurgaon campuses
Or separately or to both the campuses through the common application form by selecting the appropriate
option in the registration form.

Purchase the You can also purchase the application form from the Great Lakes offices in Chennai
Application and Gurgaon
FEE STRUCTURE 2020-22
Program & Academic Fees Indian Student (in INR) International Student (in US$)

Tuition & Academic Fee ` 7,62,000 $ 20,000

Program Fee ` 4,14,000 $ 6,500

Sub - Total ` 11,76,000 $ 26,500

Other Charges Indian Student (in INR) International Student (in US$)

Housing and Food Charges ` 5,24,OOO $ 9500

(Twin Sharing AC Room)
Caution Deposit (Refundable) ` 10,000 $ 300
Alumni Subscription ` 5,000 $ 200

Total Fees ` 17,15,000 $ 38,900

Note

1. The course is approved by AICTE

2. It is mandatory for all students to possess a laptop as per Institute specifications
3. Accommodation will be provided on twin sharing basis
4. Certain non-academic aspects such as housing services, and catering services, etc., may be outsourced at the discretion of the
Institution and the related charges paid to the respective service providers directly on behalf of students with the Institute
facilitating and coordinating these services
5. Refund Policy: As per AICTE norms
6. Disputes whatsoever arising, if any, with the Institution/Service provider as the case may be will be subject to jurisdiction of
court in Chennai only
7. Tentative program dates - Registration and Commencement of program in first week of July, 2020
ALUMNI SPEAK
Great Lakes provides you with a world class faculty base which guides you on a well-structured
curriculum in a breath-taking campus and helps you transform into business-ready managers. What
else can one ask for?
VIDHI GUPTA
Digital Strategy Consultant, India Business - Accenture Strategy & Consulting
PGDM Class of 2014

The courses are extremely contemporary, involving highly stimulating discussions of academic concepts
and world happenings, and are punctuated with guest talks by the many industry experts who visit the
campus regularly.
SUHASINI JAIN
Manager-Sourcing and Brand Management, Nykaa.com
PGDM Class of 2015

If I were to attribute one reason to the astounding success the students of this college have achieved
over the last decade – it is the faculty. A typical day of a Great Lakes professor consists of simulating
the students’ minds with both their intellect and humour, ensuring that the class is not a place for a
monologue, but a fertile ground for the formation of progressive views. The Guru Shishya relationship
is truly upheld at Great Lakes.
NIDHI AGARWAL
Associate Business Consultant, Mindtree
PGDM Class of 2015

Great Lakes curriculum has rigor and relevance. And to be taught by some of the best academicians in
the country as well as outside is an unparalleled life time experience. I must say Great Lakes helped
me prepare for a seamless transition to the industry.
ADITYA RAJAGOPALAN
Senior Advisory Consultant, Deloitte India (Offices of the US)
PGDM Class of 2016
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