
The Great Lakes PGDM brings together world class faculty, cutting edge curriculum & CXO perspectives to make you Business-Ready.
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Post Graduate Diploma In Management
The two year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) offered by Great Lakes, Gurgaon, designed for young leaders with less than 3 years of work experience, is a world class general management program offering a unique learning experience with cutting edge curriculum, experiential learning and deep industry engagement.
The Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program has been designed keeping in mind the business requirements of the future in close enagagement with the industry and is approved by AICTE. The course helps the students to develop into business-ready managers, capable of responding to complex business requirements that arise in a changing global business environment.
Candidates with 2-3 years of work experience are also eligible for the 1 year flagship Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM). Know more about PGPM.


The PGDM batch has a 100% placement record with leading recruiters like Aditya Birla Sun Life, Axis Bank, Cognizant, Deloitte, Euromonitor, EY, Federal Bank, Future Generali, Gartner, Girnarsoft, Hexaware, ICICI Bank, KPMG, NIIT Technologies, SecureNow and Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles, to name a few.

11.7
LPA Average
CTC
22.5
LPA Highest Domestic
Package
26%
Finance Roles
23%
Consulting Roles
16.9
LPA Average CTC for Top 10%
100%
Placed before Graduation
CXOs on campus every year ensure that our students stay updated with the most recent industry trends
CXOs shared their perspectives on various industry growth drivers and deriving the best outcomes with the current workforce

Experiential learning helps participants put into action the concepts learnt in class - be it developing leadership and managerial skills, honing strong analytical skills, or understanding and analysing business cases.
Karma-Yoga
Karma Yoga is a real life practical lab to learn and experience the power of transformational leadership which provides a platform to the students to develop their qualities of Influence, Power and Empathy.
Live Projects
A one-of-a-kind platform for participants to study and critically analyze real-life business problems under the guidance of seasoned industry and faculty mentors and come up with break-through solutions to tackle these problems.

Learning takes place outside the classroom as much as it does inside it. The versatile Class of 2023-25 has students coming from backgrounds as varied as Physics and Aeronautics ensures that there are more than enough perspectives on the table.

22
Yrs Average Age
48
Companies Represented
54%
Management/Commerce Background
40%
Female Candidates
78%
Non-Engineering Background
70%
Fresh Graduates

"Exposure to management practices and real world examples through case studies really shapes your business acumen and management skills, making them your forte. This has helped me perform better in my job. I can analyze problems quickly and think of solutions on the spot."

"Today I feel more confident and equipped with required skills to handle difficult tasks with ease. PGDM is so well designed that it has helped me a lot on the professional front. Choosing Great Lakes Gurgaon for my MBA was one of the best decisions of my life."

"The PGDM provided opportunities to connect with industry professionals and alumni which helped me understand the needs of the industry and potential roles in my field. I personally experienced a change in my perspective and personality after the PGDM, as it helped me break complex everyday problems into simpler components and perform tasks with ease."


PGDM stands for Post Graduate Diploma in Management. It is a two-year management program offered by autonomous institutes approved by AICTE. Whereas, an MBA degree can only be awarded by a university or a university-affiliated college. The Great Lakes PGDM is officially an MBA equivalent program as validated by AIU (Association of Indian Universities).
The PGDM at Great Lakes, Gurgaon is a two-year full-time residential program.
Eligibility criteria for PGDM at Great Lakes, Gurgaon are:
- Candidate must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks.
- The candidate needs to have a valid score in CAT, XAT, or GMAT.
- Freshers and candidates with work experience of less than 3 years can apply.
No, work experience is not mandatory to apply for the PGDM course at Great Lakes Gurgaon. But professional experience will strengthen your application. Freshers can also apply since the curriculum is designed to suit entry level professionals.
The first-year curriculum for the PGDM Program is the same for all students who are given enough time to select for specialization before the commencement of the second year.
The Great Lakes Institute of Management is amongst the prestigious MBA colleges in Gurgaon, and provides industry-integrated education with strong career advantages:
- Industry-Integrated Curriculum: Live projects, internships, and CXO masterclasses.
- Strategic Location: Based in Gurgaon, offering strong corporate exposure and networking.
- Global Alumni Network: 14,000+ alumni in leadership roles worldwide.
- Exceptional Placements:
- PGDM 2024: Avg. CTC ₹11.7 LPA | Highest ₹22.5 LPA
- Top Recruiters: Deloitte, EY, KPMG, Infosys, Accenture, Genpact, and more.
For detailed placement reports, visit Great Lakes Gurgaon Placements.
As an entrepreneur or aspiring business leader, the PGDM course in Gurgaon at Great Lakes gives you the tools to scale and grow your business:
- An industry-aligned curriculum with specializations in marketing, finance, operations, and business analytics.
- Exposure to entrepreneurship development programs.
- Networking opportunities with industry leaders.
- Practical learning that can be directly applied to business expansion and innovation.
The PGDM fee at Great Lakes Gurgaon is ₹19.21 lakhs for the entire two-year program.