Top Ranked MBA Program.

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, offers a series of management programs for professionals in various career stages:

Full-Time Programs:

• Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) – One-year MBA program for professionals with work experience over two years.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) – Two-year MBA program for fresh graduates and professionals with work experience of less than 1.5 years.
• Family Business & Entrepreneurship (PGPM - FBE) – One-year MBA program in Entrepreneurship and Family Business.

Executive Programs:

• Post Graduate Executive Program in Management (PGXPM) – Executive MBA program for working professionals at mid-to-senior level with over eight years of work experience.

Doctoral Program:

• Fellow Program in Management (FPM) – Doctoral program for research enthusiasts and aspiring academicians in management.

Great Lakes Chennai provides a unique learning experience, offering students a strong career advantage:

• Industry-oriented programs with state-of-the-art subjects like AI, Business Analytics and Digital Strategy.
• Global Exposure with international immersion programs and experiential learning through case studies, live projects, and internships.
• Strong Alumni Network with 14,000+ alumni across 30+ countries offering networking and mentorship.
• Exceptional Placements:
  • PGPM 2024: Average CTC ₹17.3 LPA | Highest ₹39.3 LPA
  • PGDM 2024: Average CTC ₹15.1 LPA | Highest ₹37 LPA
  • Top Recruiters: Mckinsey, Accenture, Deloitte, Infosys Consulting, Aditya Birla Capital, Cognizant, and more.

For more information, check out Great Lakes Chennai Career Outcomes.

Great Lakes Chennai has top faculty including top academics and industry leaders. Some major faculty members include:

• Dr. Debashis Sanyal - Director - Great Lakes, Chennai, Former Dean at NMIMS & MDI, Gurgaon.
• Dr. Raj Krishnan Shankar - Associate Professor & Program Director - PGPM, Former Associate Professor at Nord University, Norway.
• Dr. Angeline Gautami Fernando - Associate Professor & Program Director - PGDM
• Dr. Sriram. D - Professor - Marketing & Program Director - PGDM

For a full faculty list, visit Great Lakes Chennai Faculty.

Applying to Great Lakes Chennai is a streamlined process. Students can submit an online application through the official website, pay the application fee of INR 2,000, and fill in the required educational and professional details. Applicants can also apply for both campuses - Great Lakes Chennai and Great Lakes Gurgaon through a single application form, increasing their chances of joining one of the campuses.

Great Lakes Chennai accepts CAT, XAT, and GMAT for the MBA programs. Additionally, we also accept NMAT scores for PGPM admissions and the Great Lakes Aptitude test (GREAT), along with NMAT and the other tests mentioned, for the PGPM-FBE program.

Work experience is mandatory for the one-year MBA program, specifically the PGPM, where a minimum of two years of experience is expected. However, candidates applying for two years PGDM or MBA in family business and entrepreneurship can apply without any work experience.

Yes, Great Lakes Chennai offers internship opportunities through its PGDM programs. These internships help students gain hands-on experience with top recruiters, both multinationals and and start-ups, bridging academic learning and industry practice.

Great Lakes Chennai offers various specializations, including Marketing, Finance, Operations, Business Analytics, AI & Machine Learning, and a separate program - MBA in Entrepreneurship and Family Business Management. The MBA Entrepreneurship courses in this family business program are designed to help students excel in leadership roles and manage family businesses effectively. You can view the curriculum for PGPM and PGDM and get more information on each program offering.

Top recruiters at Great Lakes Chennai include McKinsey & Co, Bain, Accenture, Deloitte, EY, Infosys, Cognizant, KPMG, ZS Associates, etc. For a full list, visit the Great Lakes Chennai Recruiters Page. Graduates from Great Lakes receive competitive offers from leading global and Indian organizations.