Great Lakes has come a long way since its inception in 2004. Within this short span of time, it has emerged as one of the leading business schools in India. Great Lakes produces ‘Business Ready Managers’ who epitomize its motto ‘Global Mindset Indian Roots’. Great Lakes has a rich culture which is a perfect blend of academics, team leadership and continuous innovation making. The dynamic environment here plays a great role in motivating everyone - Faculty, staff and students to deliver their best. We have a truly world class faculty from the top International B-Schools such as Kellogg, Stanford, Harvard, Chicago, Columbia, Yale, among many others. Our core faculty team, though relatively small, is comparable to the best in the country. This is supplemented by insightful guest lectures by eminent personalities from the industry.

We at Great Lakes strive to produce `masters of business readiness and future leaders’ through an integrated and well-balanced curriculum that not only emphasizes shareholder returns but value creation for all the stakeholders, viz., the customers, employees, suppliers, Intermediaries and the society at large. The model of the curriculum at Great Lakes Institute of management is shown below.

A Model of the Great Lakes Curriculum

We sensitize the students to ethical issues in business and good corporate governance; we engage students in Karma yoga projects to bring about social sensitivity; and we give as much importance to soft skills like communication and interpersonal effectiveness as analytical skills. Our students are great team players who keep arrogance and personal ego at bay while doing business..

We do not believe in teaching; but we encourage learning by doing. The culture in Great Lakes facilitates not only learning from academicians and eminent industry captains but peer learning as well. Our new campus at Manamai, near Mahabalipuram has the most modern amenities and offers 100% residential facility for its students. Aided by the latest technology, a scientifically designed curriculum, and continuous corporate interaction, our students are transformed from being first class management students into astute thought leaders who are ready to take on the challenges of the corporate world in India and abroad.

Giving back to society helps make every one of us become a well rounded human being. The Karma Yoga project aims at achieving just that. Great Lakers help with local NGOs and the underprivileged to give them a fighting chance at the future.

With all of these and so much more, your time at Great Lakes is not just a year in a business school; it is an experience that will mould you into a better person and a champion. You will cherish this year for the rest of your lives.

I thank you for your interest in Great Lakes. We would be very happy to provide any additional information you may require on our school and its programmes.

With Best Wishes,
PGPM Director.

Dr. M J Xavier
Director - PGPM