The PGPM Class of 2024 witnessed excellent participation from recruiters across industries with over 90% students already placed by April 2024. Diverse roles were offered to the students by marquee regular recruiters including Accenture, Aditya Birla Capital, Deloitte, Cognizant, Decathlon, Infosys Consulting, Incedo, ADP, HCL, etc. Despite challenging recruitment conditions across the country, we are delighted to have over 30 new recruiters including PepsiCo, Mastercard, Ford, Jio BP, Tata Communications, Hero Fincorp, Gramener Technology, etc. recruiting from the program across various profiles.

The Average CTC of the PGPM stands at 17.3 lakhs per annum while the Highest CTC is 39.3 lakhs per annum. With the average class incoming salary at approximately 6 lakhs, the PGPM students were able to achieve a 190% increase in CTC on an average. The profiles offered to students include diverse roles like Consultant, Associate Specialist - Product Development, Retail Logistician, Business Strategist, Consultant - Customer Marketing, Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions, AVP Business Development, Digital Product Owner, Emerging Business Leader, Net Revenue Manager, General Manager, Associate Brand Manager, Senior Manager - Business Development, etc.

Dr. M. Balaji, Group Director - Corporate & Career Services (CCS), Great Lakes Institute of Management said, “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our recruiters for providing a rich spectrum of opportunities for our PGPM students. This year, we are particularly thrilled to have welcomed over 30 new recruiters into our fold, marking a significant milestone in our partnership network. I commend our CCS team for their unwavering dedication in scouting and securing the finest opportunities tailored to our students' aspirations, further bolstered by our robust Placement Readiness Program.

Equally commendable is the relentless commitment exhibited by our students, both within and beyond the confines of the classroom, in honing their skills and readiness for the dynamic demands of the industry. Their proactive engagement exemplifies their determination to excel and thrive in today's competitive landscape. Together, these collaborative efforts underscore our collective mission to empower our students with the tools and opportunities essential for their professional success.”

Dr. Suresh Ramanathan, Dean, Great Lakes Institute of Management, said, “I convey my heartiest congratulations to the students who have made the best use of every learning opportunity on campus and demonstrated their capabilities before the recruiters. I would also like to thank the faculty and CCS team for all the mentorship and support they have provided the students in securing a diverse set of roles across industries. Above all, I would like to thank all our esteemed recruiters, both old and new, for their unwavering faith in Great Lakes and their trust in the quality of management education imparted to its students.”