In 2004, the Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai was established. Great Lakes PGDM courses are accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA), AMBA, SAQS and approved by AICTE. The institute has been ranked 31st in the management category as per NIRF Ranking 2023. Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai offers postgraduate courses in streams like management and business administration. The flagship course offered by the college is widely recognized as PGDM.

To get admission into Great Lakes Chennai, candidates must appear and obtain a valid score for CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT and after interview, work experience and overall academic achievements. Placements are offered to final year students at Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai. The highest salary package for PGDM students in Great Lakes Chennai is Rs. 46 LPA.

The institute also provides scholarships to meritorious and deserving students. Apart from these, Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai also has a variety of facilities such as separate hostels for boys and girls, a library, a cafeteria, sports, laboratories and more.