Human Resource Management

Structured as per the curriculum of the University of Mumbai, this specialisation develops behavioural and HR foundations in Year 1 and advances into strategic, analytical, and technology-enabled HR practices in Year 2.

Year 1 — Behavioural & HR Foundations

Subjects

  • Organizational Behavior
  • Human Resource Management

Focus of Year 1

Year 1 establishes the behavioural base required for HR professionals:

  • Understanding individual and group behaviour in organizations
  • Core HR functions: recruitment, selection, training, performance, and compensation
  • Interpersonal dynamics, motivation, and leadership concepts
  • Role of HR in aligning people with organizational goals

Students gain clarity on how people and organizations function together.

Year 2 — Advanced HR Practices & Strategy

  • Subjects

    • Competency-based HRM & Performance Management System (UA)
    • Compensation and Benefits
    • HR Analytics
    • HR Planning and Application of Technology in HR
    • Organization Theory, Structure and Design
    • Learning and Development
    • Industrial Relations and Alternate Dispute Resolution (IA)
    • OD and Change Management (IA)

    Focus of Year 2

    Year 2 develops specialised HR expertise in:

    • Designing competency frameworks and performance systems
    • Structuring compensation and reward strategies
    • Using HR analytics for data-driven HR decisions
    • Integrating technology into HR planning and processes
    • Understanding organizational structure and design principles
    • Learning interventions and capability building
    • Managing industrial relations and conflict resolution mechanisms
    • Driving organizational development and change initiatives

    Students graduate with the ability to strategically manage human capital using modern HR tools and practices.