Executive MBA Program in India

PGXPM

Executive MBA (EMBA) program
App. Deadline: 30th June, 2025

 

Post Graduate Executive Program in Management (PGXPM)

The Post Graduate Executive Program in Management (PGXPM) is a world class Executive MBA Program for mid and senior level managers with more than 8 years of experience who are looking to grow into leadership roles. The program is delivered in a combination of 7 intensive on-campus modules along with continuous online engagement across a period of 20 months. You also get to build a strong network and learn from your peers who come from some of the top renowned Indian and global MNCs.

Executive MBA Program Highlights

  • 20+ years of enabling Leadership Roles for professionals
  • Mentorship from world renowned International & Great Lakes Faculty
  • One-on-One Executive Coaching and Career Mentoring
  • Business Perspectives from CXOs & Industry Leaders
  • Access to a global network of 14000+ Alumni
  • Flexible Learning Format with 7 campus immersions

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AACSB ACCREDITIED AMBA

Who is this Program for?

  • Ambitious Functional Managers aspiring for Senior/General Management roles
  • Professionals with atleast 8 years of full time work experience as on 31st October 2025

Flexible learning format

67%
CLASSROOM
LEARNING

Blended On-Campus Learning
with 33% Online Sessions
across 20 Months

5
YEARS OF
FLEXIBILITY

Option to complete the
program over a period of
maximum 5 years

7

Terms

20

Months

47

In Class Days

450+

Contact Hours

PGXPM EMBA Advantage

One on One Leadership Coaching

1:1 Leadership
Coaching

Dedicated mentorship with 360° assessment and regular feedback

Leadership Development Plan

Leadership Development
Plan

Create a Career Development plan for leadership roles with Expert Faculty & Industry Mentor

Quasi Consulting at Workplace

Quasi Consulting at
Workplace

Solve real life business problems with direct consultation from your mentor

Experiential Learning Pedagogy

Experiential Learning
Pedagogy

Simulations, Mentored Projects and Case based discussions for deeper learning

What can you achieve with PGXPM?

  • Build a strong foundation of general management competencies
  • Gain early entry into decision and strategy making processes in your organization
  • Learn to leverage technology for innovative decision making and business modelling
  • Gain global business perspectives and identify critical growth factors for your business
  • Enhance career prospects through a 14,000+ strong global alumni network of Great Lakes

PGXPM EMBA Class Profile: 2024-26

The PGXPM cohort has a diverse and impressive mix of professionals from a wide range of industries, verticals, educational backgrounds and regions. The experiences they carry add substantial value to the peer learning and holistic development experience. Learnings go beyond classroom sessions and study material, strong and diverse networks are built among the participants, and untapped capabilities are explored and developed.

Work Experience (In Years)

Work Experience (In Years)

Industry

Industry

Notable alumni

Meet our accomplished PGXPM alumni, each with a unique journey and remarkable achievements. These individuals exemplify the transformative power of the program and the global reach of their careers. Explore their exceptional paths to success and be inspired by their leadership and impact in diverse industries and across countries.

Sumeet Bansal

Sumeet Bansal

Class of 2008

APAC Regional Leader,
Baker Hughes, Singapore

Nirav Shah

Nirav Shah

Class of 2007

Vice President - North
Asia, Dr. Reddy’s

Ganesh Raghavan

Ganesh Raghavan

Class of 2007

VP & Business Head,
TATA Advanced Systems

Dona Tresa Francis

Dona Tresa Francis

Class of 2018

Director,
Red Maple Media

Imran Kantawala

Imran Kantawala

Class of 2011

Head - Digital Marketing,
Aditya Birla Group

Shailen Merchant

Shailen Merchant

Class of 2014

Head HR,
Chola MS General Insurance

Veerasundar V

Veerasundar V

Class of 2007

Chief Financial Officer,
Cprime Inc

Parthiban Ganesan

Parthiban Ganesan

Class of 2017

Head - Production Systems,
ZF Group, Michigan, USA

Samanaya Das
Samanaya DasDeputy General Manager, Tata Motors PGXPM 2018-20

The PGXPM has enabled me to implement and practice a mélange of ideas in my daily life. My second year project was widely appreciated and in fact initiated in phases for my company’s distribution overseas.

Samanaya Das
Satish KVPGXPM 2016-18 AGM-Marketing, Phoenix Mills

This is my second MBA after 16 years. According to me, PGXPM brings vast diversity of experience with cohorts coming from multi-disciplinary backgrounds and good faculty that makes the programme unique. PGXPM emphasizes on learning strategy by capitalizing on the collective intellect and diverse insights of the class. Students are exposed to different teaching techniques to enhance their learning experiences.

Jayapradeep V
Jayapradeep VChief Business Officer, Raptee (Ex Royal Enfield) PGXPM 2015-17

PGXPM helped me open up my thought process and made decision-making much more structured. The diverse peer group and faculty with global exposure significantly broadened my business perspective.

Ronald Deepak
Ronald DeepakGlobal Project Pursuit Leader, Emerson Automation Solutions PGXPM 2013-15

The PGXPM has added a new dimension to my career and given me a well-rounded business perspective. I can understand customer & company needs better, position solutions more effectively & drive growth.

Percy Master
Percy MasterSenior General Manager, Godrej & Boyce PGXPM 2013-15

The peers you meet & interact with in this course are from different facets of life, and you can be a part of some real case studies and problem solving techniques.

Poongavanam Jeganathan
Poongavanam JeganathanLeader Global Lean Operation, Wabco India PGXPM 2012-14

The program allowed me to use real world examples and problems rather than theoretical scenarios, motivating me to apply my learnings immediately in every area of my job.

FAQs

An Executive MBA (or EMBA) is a postgraduate program specially designed for experienced professionals who want to grow into leadership roles, without stepping away from their careers. Unlike a traditional MBA, an executive MBA is structured in a way to suit the schedules of working professionals, often featuring weekend or modular classes.

At Great Lakes Chennai, the PGXPM (Post Graduate eXecutive Program in Management) is one such Executive MBA program designed for professionals with 8+ years of experience. It helps them hone their strategic thinking, leadership, and business understanding while continuing to work.

A traditional MBA is often pursued by early-career professionals or recent graduates who want to build their foundation in management. Whereas, an Executive MBA is meant for experienced working professionals who are now looking to transition into leadership roles or even start their ventures.

The PGXPM at Great Lakes Chennai stands out as one of the top executive MBA programs in India, thanks to its industry-relevant curriculum, global faculty, and flexible structure, making it the perfect choice for ambitious professionals.

The Executive MBA fee at Great Lakes Chennai is ?12.35 lakhs including GST. This includes tuition, learning materials, select residential accommodation, and more.

The program duration is 20 months and follows a flexible modular format that fits effortlessly into a working professional’s schedule. You’ll attend 7-9 day classroom sessions once every quarter, giving you the space to learn, reflect, and apply your knowledge at work in real time.

This format is designed in a way to ensure minimal disruption to your career while maximizing learning and networking opportunities.

The Executive MBA is designed for professionals already making strides in their careers and are now ready for that next big leap. Here’s what you need:

  • A bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized institution.
  • A minimum of 8 years of full-time work experience.
  • Some one desied to step into leadership, make strategic decisions, and drive transformation.

Whether you’re a manager, entrepreneur, or functional lead, if you’re hungry to grow, you’re in the right place.

There are many executive MBA programs in India, but few offer what Great Lakes does through its PGXPM in Chennai:

  • Intensive & Flexible Learning through 7 rigorous on-campus modules across 20 months
  • Executive coaching is aligned with organizational leadership goals
  • Global accreditations (AACSB & AMBA)
  • Access to a thriving alumni network of 14,000+ professionals

If you’re looking for a program that doesn’t just teach you business, but transforms the way you think, lead, and grow — Great Lakes is your answer.

Associations

  • Cornell University
  • Chicago Booth
  • Skema Business School
  • Universite Bordeaux
  • IESEG
  • Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
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