Quick Facts
Fees Details
| Program & Academic Fees | Indian Students(INR) | International Student(US$) |
| Tuition & Academic Fee | 1010000 | 20000 |
| Program Fee | 576000 | 11500 |
| Sub-Total | 1586000 | 31500 |
| Other Charges | ||
| Housing and Food Charges | 324000 | 7000 |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) | 10000 | 300 |
| Alumni Subscription | 5000 | 100 |
| Total Fees | 1925000 | 38900 |
Exams Accepted
Important Dates
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
| 28 Jul, 2020 (Tentative) | CAT Common Admission Test - Advertisement | Mode: Online |
| 04 Aug, 2020 - 22 Sep, 2020 (Tentative) | CAT Common Admission Test - Application | Mode: Online |
| 20 Apr, 2020 - 14 Aug, 2020 | GMAT Graduate Management Admission Test - Application - Appointments for test date | Mode: Online |
| 23 Aug, 2020 (Tentative) | XAT Xavier Aptitude Test - Advertisement | Mode: Online |
| 23 Aug, 2020 - 11 Dec, 2020 (Tentative) | XAT Xavier Aptitude Test - Application | Mode: Online |
| 29 Sep, 2020 (Tentative) | CAT Common Admission Test - Application Correction - Start Date | Mode: Online |
| 01 Nov, 2020 - 12 Dec, 2020 (Tentative) | CMAT Common Management Admission Test - Application | Mode: Online |
| 22 Nov, 2020 | CAT Common Admission Test - Exam | Mode: Online |
| 14 Dec, 2020 (Tentative) | CMAT Common Management Admission Test - Application - Last date for payment of application fee for CMAT 2021 - Start Date | Mode: Online |
| 21 Dec, 2020 (Tentative) | CMAT Common Management Admission Test - Admit Card | Mode: Online |
| 27 Dec, 2020 (Tentative) | XAT Xavier Aptitude Test - Admit Card | Mode: Online |
| 03 Jan, 2021 (Tentative) | CAT Common Admission Test - Result | Mode: Online |
| 05 Jan, 2021 | XAT Xavier Aptitude Test - Exam | Mode: Online |
| 31 Jan, 2021 (Tentative) | CMAT Common Management Admission Test - Exam | Mode: Online |
| 02 Feb, 2021 (Tentative) | CMAT Common Management Admission Test - Answer Key | Mode: Online |
| 05 Feb, 2021 (Tentative) | CMAT Common Management Admission Test - Result | Mode: Online |
| 10 Mar, 2019 | Form Submission| Mode: online |
Course Details
- Mode: Full time
- Duration: 1 Year
Accreditation - This program accredited by AMBA and SAQS.
Great Lakes' One Year full-time Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) helps transform high potential professionals into competent business managers and decision makers. Throughout the course of study, the emphasis is placed on developing competencies, teamwork and leadership, inclusive principles and value-based management creating "Business Ready Managers" capable of responding to complex business challenges. The PGPM is for achievers, high performers and go-getters who want to change the world for the better. Professionals/ Entrepreneurs with 2+ years of full-time work experience are eligible for the program.
Program Highlights
- 25+ International faculty from top global schools like Kellogg, Stanford, Yale, etc. and 50+ renowned Full-time faculty
- Specializations offered in Marketing, Operations, Finance, Analytics, AI & Machine Learning
- 150+ Industry experts on campus
- 8800+ Global alumni network spread across 30 countries
- Karma-Yoga experiential leadership program
- Peer Group with rich and diverse industry experience of 1400+ years collectively
- 27.5 Acre LEED Platinum Green Campus in Chennai.
Admission Process
Applicants are evaluated based on GMAT/CAT/XAT/CMAT scores, past academic performance, essays , work experience and performance in the interview. The selection process builds in a criterion that facilitates evaluating each applicant on:
Academic Abilities: Being a one year fast track, the program at Great Lakes is highly demanding and intense; candidates with consistent academic background and a demonstrated ability to sustain pressure make the shortlist.
Standardized Test Scores: To eliminate inconsistencies between colleges and universities at the Undergraduate level, Great Lakes considers GMAT or CAT or XAT or CMAT scores in the overall assessment.
Leadership and Interpersonal Skills: Great Lakes as an institute promises to deliver “Business Ready Managers” who would be leaders in their fields, and hence applicants who have exhibited leadership skills at work and/or in school/college make the grade to be part of the Great Lakes family.
Integrity and Ethical Values: Great Lakes lays emphasis on integrity and values including originality. Candidates found lacking these qualities won't be selected irrespective of their performance in other areas.
The diversity of Background: At Great Lakes, diversity in background facilitates peer learning which transforms ‘uncut stones’ into ‘diamonds’. Students in the current batch come from diverse fields like Finance, Hospitality, IT, Manufacturing, Marketing, Consultancy, Media, Pharma, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
- Valid CAT*/GMAT/XAT+/CMAT scores. For PGPM 2021, Great Lakes Institute of Management will accept scores of GMAT taken after 1st January 2017, CAT taken in 2018/2019, XAT taken in 2019/2020 or CMAT taken in 2019/2020
- A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution with atleast 50% in graduation
- Typically candidates with more than two years of work experience are considered. However, exceptional students with 18+ months of experience (by April 30th, 2020) may be considered.
- Freshers and candidates with lesser experience may apply to the Great Lakes PGDM Program
Student Reviews
One Of The Best Phase Of My Life
- Batch of Jan. 1, 2017
- PGPM
Late night studies with amazing crowd
Last Seen: 04 Sep' 16
Joined On: 04 Sep' 16
Education Interest: Commerce
- Batch of Jan. 1, 2017
- PGPM
A perfect place for Experiential learning
Last Seen: 30 Aug' 16
Joined On: 30 Aug' 16
Education Interest: Management
- Batch of Jan. 1, 2017
- PGPM
A great College
Last Seen: 30 Aug' 16
Joined On: 29 Aug' 16
Education Interest: Management
- Batch of Jan. 1, 2017
- PGPM
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