Curriculum

PGPM 2.0, India’s Most Innovative and Industry Focused Curriculum

The Great Lakes PGPM has been among top ranked one year MBA programs in the country since its inception. This year the program has been meticulously redesigned to stay ahead of industry needs, ensuring that young professionals like you are equipped to lead in an ever-changing business landscape.

As a PGPM graduate from Great Lakes, you will be able to:

Communicate with Impact
Graduates excel in both verbal and written communication, effectively conveying ideas and leading discussions in diverse professional settings.
Lead with Confidence
From strategic thinking to leadership, graduates are prepared to manage teams and projects, guiding organizations towards success.
Make Data-Driven Decisions
Armed with advanced data analysis skills, graduates transform complex data into actionable insights, driving growth and performance.
Adapt to Global Trends
Graduates anticipate and respond to global business trends, thriving in interconnected and cross-cultural environments.
Leverage Disruptive Technologies
With a solid grasp of emerging tools such as Generative AI, graduates drive innovation and solve business challenges, making them indispensable in the digital age.
Incorporate Sustainability
Graduates integrate environmental and social considerations into business strategy, ensuring responsible and sustainable decision-making.
Innovate and Drive Change
Graduates are equipped to lead innovation initiatives, fostering creativity and continuous improvement in their organizations.

Why is PGPM 2.0 the most innovative and industry focused curriculum?

Ganesh Ramachandran, MD - Accenture

The extensive research, discussions and feedback from CXOs, senior alumni and corporate recruiters across various sectors and cities revealed a demand for professionals who are good at:

Demonstrating structured problem-solving and strong decision-making skills grounded in data-driven insights.
Utilizing and implementing disruptive tools like Generative AI andstaying ahead of Industry 4.0 trends.
Being able to articulate ideas, problems, and solutions effectively,and leverage storytelling.
Integrating environmental and social considerations into strategicbusiness decisions.

The revamped curriculum at Great Lakes focuses on empowering tomorrow’s Innovators, Strategists, and Changemakers through various innovations:

Applied Learning Through Labs

Labs focus on honing real-world skills across domains, including soft and hard skills. These labs ensure that you are not just learning theory but are equipped to apply your knowledge in practical, impactful ways and are business ready from Day 1.

Labs

Communication Lab; Making Sense of Data
Storytelling with Data
Innovation Sandbox

Market Research Lab
Digital Marketing Lab

FM Labs [Financial Statement Analysis]

Optimization
Supply Chain Simulation

Predictive Analytics Lab – Supervised and Unsupervised ML+ ensemble techniques
Data Mining with Python, SQL
Data Visualization and Insight Generation*

Product Labs
Data Visualization and Insight Generation*

Business Consulting Lab
Technology Business Consulting Lab
IData Visualization and Insight Generation*

Predictive Analytics Labs - Supervised and Unsupervised ML+ ensemble techniques with SQL, cloud computing
Generative AI/Deep Learning

Dual specialisation: Developing Functional and Industry Expertise

The PGPM program offers specialisations allowing students to gain deep expertise in two disciplines. In addition to Finance, Marketing, and Operations, you can pursue dual majors in Analytics, Data Science, Consulting and Strategy, gaining expertise tailored to today’s complex business environment. These specialisations, designed in consultation with industry leaders, emphasize problem-solving and in-depth industry competencies.

Industrial Specialisations

Strategic Product Development and Execution Part 1
Technology Product Sales and Marketing
Strategic Product Development and Execution Part 2
Stakeholder Management and Contextualization

Business Intelligence – Data Mining
Exploratory Data Analysis
Predictive Analytics for Management
Prescriptive Analytics
Time Series Forecasting
Times Series Analytics for Financial Markets

Unstructured Problem Solving and Management Consulting
Digital Transformation & Change Management
Execution Excellence & Value Management
Scaling in Enterprises

Business Intelligence – Data Mining
Exploratory Data Analysis
Machine Learning 1 – LDA, SVM, Random Forest, Neural Networks
Machine Learning 2 – Clustering, PCA and Factor Analysis, Causal AI

Functional Specialisations

Corporate Valuation
Options, Futures & Derivatives
Fixed Income Securities
Mergers & Acquisition
Financial Risk Management

Digital Marketing
Marketing Analytics
B2C/B2B Sales
Technology Product Marketing
Advanced Marketing Strategy
Consumer Behavior
Customer Relationship Management

Service Operations Management
Agile Business Processes
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Optimization
ERP
Process Excellence

Real-World Perspectives Delivered by Industry Leaders

PGPM 2.0 features enhanced involvement from industry experts who co-design specialisations. For example, the Product Management Program delivered by PayPal offers students direct insights and hands-on experience in Product Management from PayPal.

Structured Student Mentoring by Faculty

Each student is paired with a faculty mentor who provides personalized guidance on academic progress, career goals, and skill development. This structured mentoring program ensures that students receive the support they need to excel in their academic journey and beyond.

The Great Lakes PGPM has been strategically updated to align with industry demands, providing you with the essential skills to excel in today’s dynamic business landscape. With a focus on applied learning, industry-specific specialisations, and personalized mentorship, the program prepares you to make an immediate impact in your career.

Courses and Concentrations