Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai (India)

Student Testimonials - PGWPM Chennai

	VIVEK NARAYANAN – Royal Bank of Scotland The content of the PGWPM course is on par with the full time PGPM course, the only difference being that it is delivered over 52 alternate weekends. This format gives me adequate flexibility between my professional and personal lives and makes the "going -back-to- school" experience enjoyable. As Great Lakers, we are privileged to get the opportunity to interact with luminaries such as Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Mr. N.R. Narayana Murthy and Mr. Azim Premji which paves the way for a well-rounded business education.
	KUNAL BANTHIA - Entrepreneur As a second generation entrepreneur, joining PGWPM was the best decision I made from a career point-of-view. The weekend structure of the program was perfect as it allowed me to focus on my business while providing the necessary knowledge & skills upgrade to take my business to the next trajectory. Having done my under graduation from one of the best B-Schools in the UK, I find the infrastructure and faculty at Great Lakes to be genuinely world class.
	KRISHNAPRIYA - Entrepreneur In deciding to pursue my postgraduate studies I researched?various MBA options available and confidently selected the PGWPM program offered?by the Great Lakes Institute of Management because of its flexibility, reputation and brand recognition. I found the PGWPM to be a journey of excellence, both on the educational and personal levels. The program equipped me with tools that have helped me develop my leadership abilities and has definitely enhanced my strategic decision-making capabilities.
	PARVEZ ALAM - UCAL Fuel Systems Ltd. My main criterion for the selection of PGWPM at Great Lakes is the global quality of education provided. An excellent course curriculum and the extraordinary peer learning are helping me metamorphose into a successful "Strategy Leader". The format of the course, though rigorous, is exhaustive and covers the relevant range of subjects within the most viable time frame most efficiently.
	RAHUL GANAPATHY - HCL Technologies I chose PGWPM to realize my vision of becoming a Gen-Y leader. After joining PGWPM, I have been able to relate to business problems better and can propose innovative and effective solutions to my clients. This is possible due to the world class coaching given by the professors who teach at Great Lakes. I feel that PGWPM is a great platform to interact with the thought leaders in various industries.
	SURAJ TALREJA - Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. I have a wonderful job at TCS, but I needed an MBA too. With the PGWPM at Great Lakes, I found the perfect balance between work and education. I am part of the Resource Management Group at TCS and this course helps me gain a better understanding of the various business scenarios I handle at work every day. The experience of being associated with some of the most esteemed professors such as Mr. Raghu Iyer for Financial Management and Prof. Dr. Vaidy Jayaraman, University of Miami, for Operations has indeed been very enriching and insightful.
	SATHYABAMA - Surgeon Having done my post graduation in the UK, I had been?actively looking out for a management education, satisfying international standards, in Chennai. With PGWPM at Great Lakes, I have hit the target spot-on! Until six months ago I was purely an?Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon specializing in facial deformities correction, with not a clue on capital management and market analysis. The renowned faculty at Great Lakes combined with the pedagogic learning has molded me into a smarter professional with the ability to analyze business options and make informed decisions on my entrepreneurial ventures, also enhancing my personal psychograph in the process.

Industry Testimonials

There is a need for a research centre like IEMR to discuss and deliberate on issues. A centre of excellence like IEMR would be of great benefit to us so that we in the Government get views from the other side, learn from the experiences of others, get enriched and put all the ideas in to future policies and regulations
Shri H S Brahma, Election Commissioner
Former Secretary – Ministry of Power (Govt. of India)

IEMR offers a program in Energy Management which is second to none and its contribution to Human Capital development in the Energy Sector will be immense.
Mr S Padmanabhan
Senior Energy Advisor (USAID), Director (SARI)

I am delighted to see an initiative like IEMR to address the unique challenges in the Power Sector. With the reputed advisory board, faculty and the team that IEMR has, I am sure it is destined to reach great heights.
Mr R Krishnamoorthy
Former Member (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission), Ex - CMD (Power Finance Corporation)

“The students of Great Lakes PGPM (Energy) 2010-12 have completed their project during summer training and submitted their report to us. Their overall performance has been excellent and we would like to place on record our appreciation of the IEMR institute. We would also like to mention here that IEMR must continue with the good initiative of training “future energy managers” and the mutually beneficial industry interface with BPCL may also be continued.”
Vijay Duggal, DGM
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited

“The candidate from Great Lakes IEMR was found to be very hard working and committed person. He has put in his level best in completing the internship project that was given to him. It will be good if he works part-time while completing his Masters to gain greater exposure of practical issues related to the renewable energy sector. It was a pleasure having him as an intern in Mercados and we are looking forward to a continued association with Great Lakes IEMR.”
Namrata,
Mecados EMI

Student Testimonials - PGPM (Energy) Gurgaon

	Anand Parmar “Having worked in the infrastructure sector, I had first-hand experience of the shortage of qualified managerial talent. With the infrastructure and energy sector poised to grow exponentially, it was a logical choice for me to join Great Lakes IEMR as I could leverage my experience with the unique focus that the Great Lakes IEMR PGPM program offered.” Anand is a Mechanical Engineer from NIT Durgapur with three years of experience at SAIL. At Great Lakes IEMR, he is a member of the Industry Interaction Committeeand his interests include quizzing and retro music.
	Kailash Kale “Great Lakes IEMR is changing my business outlook and is helping me structure my thought process. There is a great emphasis on industry interactions and senior leaders from premier organisations, Ministry of Power, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy etc. have been regularly coming to our campus and sharing their insights and experience. Indeed Great Lakes IEMR has turned out to be the best platform for all those who had aspirations for making a mark and gaining competency in the energy sector. ” Kailash is a Mechanical Engineer with over three years of experience and has worked with Reliance Industries Limited and Mahindra & Mahindra. At Great Lakes IEMR, he is one of the founding members of the Entrepreneurship Club – G.R.E.E.E.N. His interests include biking and exploring new places.
	Ambuj Ratan Lal “Great Lakes IEMR has been an exhilarating and holistic experience. The learning curve has been steep with the knowledge and information pouring in at break neck speed. More than the facts and figures, it is the challenges and opportunity areas of the energy sector that a prospective manager should be aware of. Apart from academics, the peer group is fantastic and brings in rich diversity in terms of education, prior work experience and culture. ” Ambuj is an Electronics Engineer with over 5 years of experience across innovative technology companies like Juniper Networks, NetApps etc. At Great Lakes IEMR, he is a member of the Industrial Interactions Committee and his interests include blogging and reading non-fiction genre.
	Nidhi Gola “I want to build my career in Sustainability. Great Lakes IEMR, with its highly acclaimed faculty and industry driven curriculum, provides balanced exposure to academic and practical aspects of this industry. The uniqueness of the PGPM program wherein I get to specialize in functional disciplines and domain specialization keeps me in good stead for a rewarding and successful career ahead. ” Nidhi is a Mechanical Engineer with over two years of experience and has worked with Cummins India and Clutch Auto previously. At Great Lakes IEMR, she is a part of the editorial committee and her interests include writing and listening to music.

Student Testimonials - PGWPM Chennai

VIVEK NARAYANAN – Royal Bank of Scotland

KUNAL BANTHIA - Entrepreneur

KRISHNAPRIYA - Entrepreneur

PARVEZ ALAM - UCAL Fuel Systems Ltd.

RAHUL GANAPATHY - HCL Technologies

SURAJ TALREJA - Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

SATHYABAMA - Surgeon

Industry Testimonials

Student Testimonials - PGPM (Energy) Gurgaon

Anand Parmar

Kailash Kale

Ambuj Ratan Lal

Nidhi Gola