PGPM Batch Commencement

PGPM Class of 2023-24 Commencement Ceremony

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon, conducted the Commencement Ceremony to welcome its 12th Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) cohort on 26th June 2023. The event was graced by the Chief Guest Mr. Rahul Kapur - Partner at Grant Thornton.

The ceremony commenced with the lighting of the lamp by Dr. Debasis Sanyal, Director of Great Lakes, Gurgaon, accompanied by the chief guest and esteemed faculty members. In his opening address, Dr. Sanyal extended his heartfelt congratulations to the students, acknowledging their well-deserved candidature and officially welcoming them to the Great Lakes family. With immense pride, he shared some of the remarkable achievements of Great Lakes, Gurgaon, in recent years, including the prestigious AMBA (UK) accreditation that has positioned the institute among the world's top AMBA-accredited institutions. Dr. Sanyal encouraged the students to embrace a positive mindset and seize the opportunities that await them.

PGPM Director Dr. Jones Mathew also extended a warm welcome to the students and introduced them to the faculty members. Dr. Mathew encouraged the students to embark on their educational journey with confidence, ready to embrace the learnings and make the most of their time at the institute.

This year, Great Lakes, Gurgaon, also hosted a "Term 0" for the students. In Term 0, the students were acquainted with the know-how of the program through a series of engaging masterclasses, CXO Talks, interactive ice-breaking sessions, alumni interactions, and field visits.

Congratulating the students on commencing a new chapter, Mr. Rahul Kapur delivered the keynote address. Drawing from his personal experiences, Mr. Kapur engaged with the students through the art of storytelling. He shared the journey of how he achieved a goal that he set for himself as a young student. Mr. Kapur highlighted the significance of focus, sacrifice, and loyalty toward achieving one's aspirations. Encouraging the students to discover their goals, he emphasized the importance of unwavering determination and hard work in turning dreams into reality.

Furthermore, Mr. Kapur talked about the essential concepts of "trust, ethics, and networking" in professional services. By presenting case studies of some brands, he underscored the significance of these principles and their impact on long-term success. Through this interactive session, the students acquired valuable lessons on the power of perseverance and staying true to oneself.

Following the Great Lakes' tradition, each batch is assigned a unique name that serves as a unifying force and an identifier. Therefore, the PGPM Class of 2024 is given the name - The Falcons - symbolizing resilience and determination.

The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Umashankar Venkatesh - Professor of Marketing. He expressed his sincere gratitude to the chief guest, faculty members, and students for their presence, setting the stage for an inspiring academic journey that lies ahead.

Associations

  • IIT Stuart School of Business
  • BABSON
  • BAUER
  • University of Bordeaux
  • HKUST
  • UMKC
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