Great Lakes announces PG programme in management for family business, entrepreneurship

NEW DELHI: The Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM) Chennai has launched a post graduate programme in management for family business and entrepreneurship (PGPM-FBE). The application for PGPM-FBE will close on March 10. The classes for the 2025-26 batch will begin in May 2025.

The one-year management course empowers the next generation of family business leaders and entrepreneurs with a curriculum beyond traditional family business education.

PGPM-FBE programme redefines learning for family business and entrepreneurial ventures by integrating academic insights with practical experience. The PGPM-FBE curriculum focuses on innovation, scalability, and resilience in the business landscape.

According to the Great Lakes statement, the key PGPM-FBE includes – tailored curriculum designed to collaborate with industry experts, includes courses such as professionalizing the family business, managing conflicts, business analytics, law, and taxation; pitch business to VCs and startup founders; master marketing and growth strategies with training from experts; and international immersion opportunities for students to enable them to navigate through cross-cultural business barriers and seize international growth opportunities.

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PGPM in family business, entrepreneurship

The PGPM family business, entrepreneurship programme is structured for students to:

• Lead family businesses towards sustainable growth
• Develop scalable entrepreneurial ventures with improved business models.
• Leverage emerging technologies to drive digital transformation.
• Master financial and operational strategies.

Speaking on the course launch, Suresh Ramanathan the dean of Great Lakes said: “The PGPM-FBE programme has been meticulously crafted to meet the demands of today’s dynamic business environment. By focusing on innovation, experiential learning, and a global outlook, we aim to nurture leaders who can create impactful businesses and sustainable legacies.”