BUILDING BUSINESS LEADERS

FOR THE DIGITAL WORLD

GREAT LAKES
ONLINE PGDM
NOW WITH CAMPUS IMMERSION OPTION

MBA Equivalent | Live Online Classes | New-Age Specializations

Great Lakes Institute of Management,
and supported by international collaborations,
established in 2004, is one of India’s premier
the institute has transformed the careers of
business schools. With a vision to nurture
students from various backgrounds worldwide.
socially sensitive, business-ready leaders and
entrepreneurs, it was founded by Dr. Bala V.
Great Lakes Institute of Management has
Balachandran. Great Lakes aims to develop
emerged as one of India’s most innovative
future leaders committed to innovation and
business schools, pioneering the adoption of
excellence through cost-effective, accessible
cutting-edge technology for business
programs. It is nationally renowned and
decision-making. Its world-class residential
consistently top-ranked, offering contemporary
campuses facilitate extensive engagement
and high-quality education with a focus on
with the industry, including the startup
research and social engagement. With
ecosystem, and provide students access to
campuses in Chennai and Gurgaon,
perspectives of CXOs, policymakers, and
Great Lakes emphasizes the adoption of
entrepreneurs.
cutting-edge technologies to meet new-age
business needs. Led by an exceptional faculty
team with guidance from advisory councils

GLIM Chennai Accreditations GLIM Gurgaon Accreditations

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EMPOWER
ALUMNI THROUGH
NETWORK KNOWLEDGE CAPITAL
AND BENEFITS
RENOWNED FACULTY
Great Lakes has
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and
insights and opportunities. students.

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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
A warm welcome from Great Lakes Institute of Management

Our motto, ‘Global Mindset - Indian Roots’,

permeates every aspect of and activity at
Great Lakes. Over the past 1015 years, we have
successfully imbibed several proven best
practices of modern business management
from the best global business schools, adapted
them to suit Indian realities and introduced
many innovations in management education.
Together, these have ensured that any program
at Great Lakes is truly transformational
for thousands of aspiring and experienced
professionals. Being India’s youngest AMBA-
accredited business school and one of the
youngest globally, Great Lakes has designed a
careful blend of rigorous learning from world-
class academicians, exposure to global thought
and industry experts
leaders, community service,
experiential and peer learning.

Our focus on developing programs for sectors

undergoing massive transformations is
testimony to a collective goal of pioneering
innovative management education. By
embracing internet and mobile technology-
enabled blended and online learning, we
also aim to make high-quality management
education available to large populations of

I am excited to introduce to you the AICTE-

approved Great Lakes Online PGDM that can
help you gain future-ready skills flexibly. I look
forward to the transformative impact of this
program in helping thousands of professionals
who wish to advance their careers with a top-
quality education without quitting their jobs.

MOHAN LAKHAMRAJU
Chairman, Great Lakes Institute
of Management

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THE GREAT LAKES
ONLINE PGDM ADVANTAGE

In a future governed by ever-changing PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

technologies and evolving best practices,
mastering new-age management skills is the
best way to navigate this dynamic landscape.
2-Year Online
Modern business professionals like you need to
Program
stay up-to-date with the latest developments in
management, and the 2-year AICTE-approved
Great Lakes Online PGDM is designed to help
you do just that. Flexible Format
for Ease of Learning
With an industry-relevant curriculum taught in
a flexible format, you can learn future-ready
concepts from one of India’s leading b-schools Industry-Focused
without pausing your career journey. The Curriculum
program’s unparalleled academic rigour is paced
to match your convenience - a perfect blend
of challenging experiences and learning with
support. Through a combination of live virtual
classes and recorded lectures, you can engage in MBA Program
cutting-edge online learning as you gain hands-on
experience with guidance from industry experts.

Through the program, you can learn to make

Diverse Batch and
Peer Profile
situations and access career support to open up
innumerable professional opportunities. With
Career Support
become the modern management professional Services
that organisations are looking for.

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WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
The Great Lakes Online PGDM is the right Great Lakes Institute of Management
fit for all professionals who are aspiring will give them a competitive edge
to move to managerial positions, and in the industry.
eventually becoming leaders in their
organisations. Specifically, this program • Mid to senior-level professionals (with
will benefit: 4 or more years of experience) who wish
to accelerate their careers and transition
• Freshers and professionals
Early-career early-career professionals
(with 1-3 from technical to managerial roles. The
(with
years of experience) who wantwho
0-3 years of experience) to want Online PGDM will help them put their
to accelerate
accelerate their
their career
career growth.
growth. This online
This practical experience to use as they
diploma program aims to provide
online diploma program will give them learners shift to assuming leadership positions
with a solid
a strong foundational
foundational knowledge ofof
understanding and shaping business strategy. It is a
business, to help them contribute
the fundamentals of business to help to larger great opportunity for those who want
goals. Earning management
them contribute credentials
to larger business to pursue a world-class PGDM
MBA program
program
from a premier business school like
goals. Earning management credentials without quitting their jobs.
from a premier business school like

PROGRAM FACULTY
Dr.
Dr. Debashis Sanyal
Suresh Ramanathan Dr.
Dr. Umashankar Venkatesh
Suresh Srinivasan
Director
Dean and Area: Financial
Principal, Accounting
Distinguished Director - Center
Distinguished for Online
Professor - Learning
and Strategic
Professor Cost Management
- Marketing and Strategy Professor
Strategy and- Marketing, Great Lakes
Accounting,
(SCM)
Great Lakes, Chennai Institute of Management,
Great Lakes, Chennai Gurugram

Dr. Vidya
Prof. Mahambare
S K Palhan Dr. Poornima
Dr. Sanjoy Sircar
Gupta
Director, Research
Professor andManagement
- Operation Program -Director
Director - PGPM, -
PGDM, Professor
Chair Professor
Great of Economics,
Lakes Institute of Management, Professor - Finance,
Organizational Behaviour, Great Lakes
Great Lakes, Chennai
Gurugram Great Lakes,
Institute Chennai
of Management, Gurugram

Dr. D Sriram Dr. Vishwanathan Iyer

Dr. Jones Mathew
Program Director - PGDM,
Dr. Kirti Sharma
Director of Accreditation,
Program
ProfessorDirector - PGPM
- Sales and Marketing, Associate Professor
Senior Associate Professor -
Professor - Marketing,
Great Lakes, Chennai Great Lakes Accounting and Finance
Finance & Accounting,
Institute of Management, Gurugram Great
Great Lakes
Lakes, Institute
Chennai of Management,
Gurugram

Dr. Raj Krishnan Shankar Dr. Debashis Sanyal

Dr. Ravindra
Program DirectorOjha
- PGDM, Dr. Madhulika
Director, ProfessorSaxena
- Financial
Associate Professor -
Faculty - Operations Accounting and Strategic
Assistant Professor, Business
Entrepreneurship andof
Great Lakes Institute Strategy, Cost Management
Communication, (SCM),
Great Lakes Institute
Great Lakes, Chennai
Management, Gurugram Great
ugramLakes, Gurgaon

Dr. Umashankar Venkatesh Dr. Poornima Gupta

Dr. Sanghamitra
Director Bhattacharyya
- Center for Online Dr. Vibhav
Director Singh
- PGDM,
Learning,
Director - Professor
Centre for- Excellence
Marketing, for Professor Professor
Assistant - – Organisational
Great Lakes,Development
Sustainable Gurgaon Organizational
Behavior, GreatBehaviour,
Lakes Institute of
Professor – Organisational Behavior Great Lakes, Gurgaon
Management, Gurugram
Great Lakes Institute of Management,
Gurugram
Dr. Jones Mathew Dr. Ravindra Ojha
Program Director - PGPM, Professor - Operations,
Dr. Chitrakalpa
Professor Sen
- Marketing, Great Lakes, Gurgaon
Great Lakes,
Professor Gurgaon
- Microeconomics

*This is an indicative list of faculty

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CURRICULUM
CURRICULUM

YEAR 1 YEAR 2
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
• Marketing Management I • Written Analysis & Communication
• MarketingAccounting
Financial Management I
& Decision Making • Written Analysis & Communication
Macroeconomics
• Financial
Oral Accounting & Decision Making
Communication • Macroeconomics
Organisational Behaviour II
• Oral Communication
Statistical Methods in Decision Making • Organisational
Business Behaviour II
Analytics
• Statistical
Karma YogaMethods in Decision Making • Analytics
Business Ethics &
Corporate Governance
• Karma Yoga
Microeconomics • Business Ethics &
• Corporate Governance
Optimisation Techniques
• Microeconomics
Organisational Behaviour I
for Decision Making
• Optimisation Techniques
• Organisational
Cost Behaviour
& Management I
Accounting
• for Decision
Business MakingMethods
Research
• Cost & Management
Human Accounting
Resource Management
• Business Research
Marketing Methods
Management II
• Human Resource
Production Management
& Operations Management
• Marketing
Elective 1 Management II
• Production
Financial & Operations Management
Management
• 1
Elective 2
• Financial Management
Strategic
• 2
Elective 3
• Strategic Analytics
Business Management
• 3
Elective 4
• Business Analytics
• 4
Elective 5
• Elective 5

YEAR 1 YEAR 2
CAPSTONE YEAR 1 YEAR 2
PROJECT
CAPSTONE
FUNCTIONAL CAPSTONE
CAPSTONE PROJECT PROJECT II
PROJECT FUNCTIONAL CAPSTONE
CAPSTONE PROJECT PROJECT II
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 SPECIALISATIONS OFFERED*

DATA SCIENCE & ANALYTICS MARKETING

OPERATIONS FINANCE

DATA SCIENCE & ANALYTICS OPERATIONS

• Machine Learning for • Business Excellence for
Business Applications Competitive Advantage
• Data Visualisation • Supply Chain & Logistics Management
• Marketing Analytics • Service Operations Management
• Web & Social Media Analytics • Project Management
• Artificial Intelligence for Business • Strategic Sourcing Management

MARKETING FINANCE
• Digital Marketing • Financial Statement Analysis
• Marketing & Retail Analytics • Financial Modeling
• Product & Brand Management • Financial Management for
Designing Marketing Strategy
• Integrated Marketing Communication
• Financial Analytics
• Web & Social Media Analytics
• Wealth Management

*Note: (1) Curriculum and course structure are indicative. They are reviewed periodically by the academic committee
in conjunction with advisory panels from industry and academia. (2) Each of the specialisations will be offered in a
particular term of study only if the minimum number of enrolments for the specialisation are met.

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HANDS-ON PEDAGOGY
The Great Lakes Online PGDM spans 2
years, over which you will build strong
foundations in all the core business
management principles, as well as dive deep
into your chosen area of specialisation.
Through it all, you will also work on
intensive capstone projects, learn from
world-class case studies, and experience
the pressures of business decision-making
through simulations. The 2 years consist of:
• Core Courses: 19 core courses.
• Specialisation: A well-crafted
sequence of 5 courses in your
area of specialisation.
• 2 Capstone Projects: One in each
year, these projects are integrative
and practical.
You will learn through a thoughtfully
crafted combination of:
• Lecture Videos and Learning Material:
In each course, the concepts you need
to understand will be taught through a
series of short video lectures. They are
designed so you can watch, pause, take
notes, and re-watch as necessary.
• Live Virtual Classes (LVCs): Each week,
a live video lecture complements the
lecture videos. These sessions build on
the lecture videos and add an interactive
learning experience to the program.
• Discussion Forum: Learning through
discourse and discussion has proven
to be particularly beneficial in business
studies. You will be invited to participate
in a curated discussion as part of each
course. You are, of course, welcome to
initiate other discussions to enhance
peer learning.
• Case-Based Learning: Use of case
studies and simulations from Harvard
Business School and other top
institutions (Global and Indian) will help
you enhance your critical thinking and
reflective judgement skills.
Assessment Structure
Continuous assessment is an important
facet of this program. It is important that
you know where you stand, and adjust your
learning based on feedback. Therefore,
the program contains shorter assessments
throughout the course, and a more
substantial assessment (project, case study
or online exam) at the end of each course.
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CERTIFICATE AICTE
APPROVED

OF COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of the program, learners will receive
a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the Centre for
Online Learning at Great Lakes.

Upon successful completion of the program, learners will receive a Post Graduate Diploma in
Management from the Center for Online Learning at Great Lakes Institute of Management.

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DIVERSE BATCH PROFILE

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WORK INDUSTRY SECTOR EDUCATIONAL

EXPERIENCE DISTRIBUTION BACKGROUND

20% 10%

44% 6% 16%
3%
43% 4%
14%
4%
5%
7% 3%
8% 7%
37% 11%
8% 50%

4-7 Years IT & Technology Retail/Hospitality BE/Tech

Others Consulting Analytics B.Com

7-10 Years
Education BFSI BA/BSc/BCA/BBA
10+ Years E-Commerce Pharama Healthcare MTech/MSc/MCA

Telecom Manufacture/Automobile MBA/PGDM

Others

LEARNERS FROM LEADING COMPANIES

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LEARNER TESTIMONIALS

Arunachalakani,
Arunachalakani Kanimozhi
Preeti Swaminathan
Principle Instrumentation Designer,
Principal Instrumentation Senthamil
Tata ConsultancySelvan,
Services
McDermott International
Designer, McDermott Ltd.
International Social Media Manager
Work
Ltd. Experience - 15+ Years Freelancer
Work Experience – 3+ Years
“I have had the privilege of attending lectures by
extremely knowledgeable professors, which has
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TheMathCompany multiple perspectives with improved agility,
rhythm, as well as rigor, that makes the experience
directly impacting our business. By enrolling in
fulfilling. Secondly, with superb course content,
this PGDM course, I have gained the capability
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to accurately define the requirements for a cloud
the program offers all possible in-campus benefits.
“As I had good learning experience from Great Lakes
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security dashboard, driving our business
priorities. This knowledge has undeniably
cultural and knowledge exchange. Group assignments Fresher
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provide real-life project experience where you
their standards in the quality of content they deliver by effectively analyzing recursive security events
collaborate, delegate, troubleshoot, and deliver within
and never fail to meet expectations. As a result, you in production environments.”
a tight timeline while functioning within a highly
can implement most of the course contents
diversified group. Timely alerts, recordings, and
professionally and get good results.” This program made us interact more, and we had a
reminders help to keep me anchored to the schedule.
lot of conversations to decide the title, topic, and
Thank you, Great Lakes!”
the whole concept, and it helped to improve our
communication skills.”

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CAREER SUPPORT

When you choose this program, you also get access to an extensive pool of industry experts and
dedicated career assistance.

E-PORTFOLIO EXCLUSIVE JOB

An e-portfolio is a snapshot of
BOARDS
all the projects done and skills The program
program provides
provides candidates
candidates
acquired during the program access
access to
to aa Job
Job Board
Board with
with job
job
that is shareable across social opportunities
opportunities shared
shared by
by 2700+
3300+
3000+
media channels. This will help organisations.
organisations. Gain an average
you showcase your expertise to salary hike of 50% like many
potential recruiters. other learners.

RESUME BUILDING CAREER GUIDANCE

AND INTERVIEW Get access to career mentoring
PREPARATION from industry experts who’ve
transitioned to roles in the
Build your resume to highlight
industry. Benefit from their
your skills and your previous
guidance on how to build a
professional experience. Also,
rewarding career.
learn how to crack interviews
with interview preparation
sessions.

Note: The career support services provided as part of this program are offered by Great Learning. 13
ELEVATE YOUR
LEARNING JOURNEY WITH
CAMPUS IMMERSION OPTION

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Learners who choose the Campus Immersion Option will embark on Campus Immersion
Sessions to enrich your learning journey, where dynamic discussions, real-world simulations,
and networking opportunities pave the way for holistic development.

ON CAMPUS IMMERSION: SPECIAL COURSES:

Unleash the Power of Physical Presence Tailored Excellence

3 Campus Immersion sessions for a total of
12-days, with interactions with Great Lakes
faculty, hands-on learning, and networking
with peers and industry experts.
Learn the latest and unique business
skills with specialized courses like
"Negotiation and Bargaining", that are
best learnt with deep peer interaction
and role plays.

HANDS-ON LEARNING: NETWORKING:

Simulations Elevate Connections Beyond Boundaries

Enhance your abilities in problem solving,
teamwork, communication, and leadership,
by running a virtual business in an interactive
and real life environment with business
simulations.
Build meaningful and life-long relationships
with your peers, faculty and industry experts.
Experience a unique networking landscape
with the CXO Speaker Series and engage in
insightful round-table discussions and dining
with industry experts and peers.

CAREER LAB: ON-CAMPUS CONVOCATION:

Your Personalized Career Launchpad Celebrate Your Achievements

Unlock your full potential with Career Come together on campus to celebrate
Lab sessions designed for reflection, future achievements. Strengthen bonds and forge
planning, and personalized discussions with deeper connections with peers.
seasoned career coaches.

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CAMPUS IMMERSION
HIGHLIGHTS

CAMPUS IMMERSION 1
- Welcome Note by Program Director
and Campus Tour
- Program Orientation and Ice Breaker
Session
- Negotiations and Bargaining Course
Sessions
- Excel/Tableau Workshop
- Fireside Chat with CXOs/Industry
Experts
- Peer Networking

CAMPUS IMMERSION 2
- Campus Immersion Orientation
- Markstrat Simulation
- Career Workshop
- Industry Expert Session
- Peer Networking

CAMPUS IMMERSION 3
- Campus Immersion Orientation
- Capstone Project Brief, Group Work,
and Final Presentations
- Career Workshop
- Fireside Chat with CXOs/Industry
Experts
- Graduation Talk and Ceremony

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 ELIGIBILITY & ADMISSION
ELIGIBILITY & ADMISSION

ELIGIBILITY
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any
discipline with
Applicants musta hold
minimum of 50% degree
a bachelor’s marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC
or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of
Applicants
candidates) must
from hold
a a bachelor’s
recognised degreeor
university orinstitution.
equivalent in any
50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) from a recognised university or institution.
discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC
candidates) from a recognised university or institution.

ADMISSION PROCESS
ADMISSION PROCESS
Step 1: Application Form Step 2: Screening
Register by filling up the online Go through a screening
Step 1: Application
application Form
form and provide Step 2: Screening
call with the Admissions
Register by filling
some basic details. up the online Go through a screening
Director’s office.
application form and provide call with the Admissions
some basic details. Director’s office.
Step 3: Join the Program
If selected, you will receive a letter for the upcoming cohort.
Step
Secure 3:your
Joinseat
thebyProgram
paying the admission fee.
If selected, you will receive a letter for the upcoming cohort.
Secure your seat by paying the admission fee.
*Admission to the program is subject to documents verification

*Admission to the program is subject to documents verification

PROGRAM FEES
PROGRAM FEES
PROGRAM FEES
INR 3,70,000 PAYMENTS
PGDM ONLINE WITH INR 6,00,000
PGDM ONLINE
The tuition fee for this program is Candidates can
CAMPUS IMMERSION pay the program fee
PROGRAM FEES PAYMENTS
INR 3,50,000 - making it a highly through net banking, credit cards, or
The tuition
*Payment Note:fee for thiscan
Candidates program is
pay the program
Candidates
fee through net banking, creditcards.
can pay the program fee
cards, or debit cards.
affordable MBA program. debit
INR 3,50,000 - making it a highly through net banking, credit cards, or
affordable debit cards.
Note: Learners MBA program.
who choose Campus Immersion will be responsible for covering their own travel expenses. The dates and
location for Campus Immersion will be announced later. It could be held at either the Great Lakes Chennai or Gurgaon
campus. 14

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ELEVATE YOUR PROFESSIONAL
SCALE NEW CAREER HEIGHTS
JOURNEY
WITH THE WITH
GREATGREAT
LAKESLAKES
ONLINEPGDM
Online PGDM

Chennai Campus Gurgaon Campus

CONTACT US
Speak to a Program Advisor : +91 8069484677
Email us : pgdmonline@greatlakes.edu.in

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