BUILDING BUSINESS LEADERS

FOR THE DIGITAL WORLD

GREAT LAKES
PGDM (ONLINE)
MBA Equivalent | Live Online Classes | Dedicated Career Support
GET THE
GREAT LAKES EDGE
Chennai Campus Gurgaon Campus

Great Lakes Institute of Management, councils and buoyed by international

established in 2004, is one of India’s collaborations that ensure global learning,
premier business schools with a vision to the institute has transformed careers of
nurture socially sensitive, business-ready students of various backgrounds from all
leaders and entrepreneurs. Founded by over the world.
Dr. Bala V. Balachandran, Great Lakes
aims at developing future leaders with a Established in 2010, Great Lakes, Gurgaon
commitment to innovation and excellence has emerged as one of India’s most
through cost-effective, accessible programs. innovative business schools, pioneering
It is a nationally-renowned and consistently the adoption of cutting-edge technology
top-ranked school imparting contemporary for business decision-making. Its world-
and high-quality education, with a focus class residential campus - strategically
on research and social engagement. With located in the Delhi-NCR region - facilitates
campuses in Chennai and Gurgaon, extensive engagement with the industry,
Great Lakes emphasises the adoption of including the start-up ecosystem, and gives
cutting-edge technologies to new-age students access to perspectives of CXOs,
business needs. Led by an exceptional policymakers, and entrepreneurs.
faculty team with guidance from advisory

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NBA Approved Ranked Among Top
TOP

and Accredited Emerging B-School

PGDM Program Indian by NHRDN - 2019

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Ranked Among One Youngest B-School
th Year Programs in India to Receive AMBA
by BW - 2020 UK Accreditation - 2019

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ALUMNI NETWORK KNOWLEDGE CAPITAL
AND BENEFITS
Great Lakes has been recognised by
Alumni of the Great Lakes Institute of industry and academic fraternities as an
Management can access innumerable institute of pre-eminence in management
opportunities to connect with fellow research and thought capital generation.
learners through the GLIM Alumni The institution has produced several
Association. The network engages alumni publications including academic journals
through exclusive mentorship sessions and and magazines containing well-researched
talks, fostering a culture of exchanging insights and papers from faculty 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 10 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 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
learners with convenience and affordability.

I am excited to introduce to you the AICTE-

approved Great Lakes PGDM (Online) 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
PGDM (ONLINE) 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 PGDM (Online) 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
Highly Affordable
classes and recorded lectures, you can engage in
Compared to a Full-Time
cutting-edge online learning as you gain hands-on
MBA Program
experience with guidance from industry experts.

Through the program, you can learn to make Diverse Batch and
the most effective decisions in real-world Peer Profile
situations and access career support to open up
innumerable professional opportunities. With
the new-age skills this program offers, you can
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 PGDM (Online) is the Great Lakes Institute of Management
right fit for all professionals who are will give them a competitive edge
aspiring to move to managerial positions, in the industry.
and 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
• Early-career professionals (with 1-3 from technical to managerial roles. The
years of experience) who want to PGDM (Online) will help them put their
accelerate their career growth. This practical experience to use as they
online diploma program will give them shift to assuming leadership positions
a strong foundational understanding of and shaping business strategy. It is a
the fundamentals of business to help great opportunity for those who want
them contribute to larger business to pursue a world-class MBA program
goals. Earning management credentials without quitting their jobs.
from a premier business school like

PROGRAM FACULTY
Dr. Umashankar Venkatesh Dr. Sanghamitra Bhattacharyya
Director, PGPM and Professor, Professor - Organisational
Great Lakes Institute of Behavior and HRM Great Lakes Institute
Management, Gurugram of Management, Gurugram

Dr. Kirti Sharma Dr. Poornima Gupta

Associate Professor, Director - PGDM, Professor -
Accounting and Finance, Organizational Behaviour, Great Lakes
Great Lakes Institute of Institute of Management, Gurugram
Management, Gurugram

Dr. Madhulika Saxena Dr. Debashis Sanyal

Assistant Professor, Business Director - PGDM, Professor - Financial
Communication, Great Lakes Institute of Accounting and Strategic Cost
Management, Gurugram Management (SCM) Great Lakes
Institute of Management, Gurugram

Dr. Tushar Jaruhar Dr. Vaibhav Singh

Professor - Analytics Assistant Professor
Great Lakes Institute
of Management

Dr. Debabrata Das Dr. Ravindra Ojha

Ph.D (Mathematical Modeling) Faculty - Operations
Jamia Millia Islamia, Great Lakes Institute of
Central University, New Delhi Management, Gurugram

Dr. V P Singh Dr. Jones Mathew

Professor - Managerial Economics Professor -Marketing
and Statistics, Great Lakes Institute of Great Lakes Institute of
Management, Gurugram Management, Gurugram

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CURRICULUM

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

YEAR 1 YEAR 2
CAPSTONE
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 PGDM (Online) spans 2 • Live Virtual Classes (LVCs): Each week,
years, over which you will build strong a live video lecture complements the
foundations in all the core business lecture videos. These sessions build on
management principles, as well as dive deep the lecture videos and add an interactive
into your chosen area of specialisation. learning experience to the program.
Through it all, you will also work on
intensive capstone projects, learn from • Discussion Forum: Learning through
world-class case studies, and experience discourse and discussion has proven
the pressures of business decision-making to be particularly beneficial in business
through simulations. The 2 years consist of: studies. You will be invited to participate
in a curated discussion as part of each
• Core Courses: 16 core courses. course. You are, of course, welcome to
• Specialisation: A well-crafted initiate other discussions to enhance
sequence of 5 courses in your peer learning.
area of specialisation.
• Case-Based Learning: Use of case
• 2 Capstone Projects: One in each
studies and simulations from Harvard
year, these projects are integrative
Business School and other top
and practical.
institutions (Global and Indian) will help
you enhance your critical thinking and
You will learn through a thoughtfully
reflective judgement skills.
crafted combination of:

Assessment Structure
• Lecture Videos and Learning Material:
Continuous assessment is an important
In each course, the concepts you need
facet of this program. It is important that
to understand will be taught through a
you know where you stand, and adjust your
series of short video lectures. They are
learning based on feedback. Therefore,
designed so you can watch, pause, take
the program contains shorter assessments
notes, and re-watch as necessary.
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 Center for Online Learning at Great Lakes Institute of Management.

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DIVERSE BATCH PROFILE

The learner profiles for other online programs offered by Great Lakes Institute of Management
tend to comprise of professionals from a variety of backgrounds and levels of experience. Most
of our candidates are from the IT and technology sector, followed by manufacturing.

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, Kanimozhi
Principle Instrumentation Designer, Senthamil Selvan,
McDermott International Ltd. Social Media Manager
Work Experience - 15+ Years Freelancer
Work Experience – 3+ Years

“Making the most of the online sessions, our lecturer “It has been a great experience so far. The professors
ensured we have access to the same material as are skilled with sound industry knowledge and have
in-person classes. As a result, the lecturer could managed to make live virtual classes engaging
compress a semester’s worth of content into a short and interactive. The program team addresses the
period while making it clear and practical.” concerns in real time to make this online course as
seamless as possible. It’s a good option for those who
wish to continue working while pursuing a degree.”

Saikat Sengupta,
Associate Manager -
Digital Marketing Vigneshwaran B,
Work Experience – 12+ Years Associate - Data Science
TheMathCompany
Work Experience – 2+ Years
“Online management courses are easy; they lack
peer-to-peer learning and do not add much value’
- that was what everyone told me when I started
searching for a relevant course. Honestly, a part of me “With good learning experience from Great Lakes
probably believed this notion as well. But then Great Data Science programs, I wished to pursue a PGDM
Lakes happened to me, which changed my entire (online) from Great Lakes University. They keep
perspective on the online learning experience! raising their standards in the quality of content
they deliver and never fail to meet expectations.
First, this course is not ‘easy.’ One must be
As a result, you can implement most of the course
adequately disciplined and committed to learning to
contents professionally and get good results.”
complete the modules. However, there is a specific
rhythm, as well as rigor, that makes the experience
fulfilling. Secondly, with superb course content,
great faculty members, and live interactive sessions,
the program offers all possible in-campus benefits.
There is a solid peer group that one can leverage for Veeramanohari S
cultural and knowledge exchange. Group assignments Fresher
provide real-life project experience where you
collaborate, delegate, troubleshoot, and deliver within
a tight timeline while functioning within a highly
diversified group. Timely alerts, recordings, and
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 provides candidates
acquired during the program access to a Job Board with job
that is shareable across social opportunities shared by 2700+
media channels. This will help 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
ELIGIBILITY & ADMISSION

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any

discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC
candidates) from a recognised university or institution.

ADMISSION PROCESS

Step 1: Application Form Step 2: Screening

Register by filling up the online Go through a screening
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.
Secure your seat by paying the admission fee.

*Admission to the program is subject to documents verification

PROGRAM FEES PAYMENTS

The tuition fee for this program is Candidates can pay the program fee
INR 3,50,000 - a fraction of the cost through net banking, credit cards, or
compared to a full-time MBA program. debit cards.

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SCALE NEW CAREER HEIGHTS
WITH THE GREAT LAKES
PGDM (ONLINE)

CONTACT US
Speak to a Program Advisor : +91 8069484677
Email us : [email protected]

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