Semester-wise Syllabus

Semester 1: Foundation Courses

1. Principles of Management
   • Management Functions (Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling)
   • Leadership in HSE
2. Business Economics
   • Micro & Macroeconomic Principles
   • Cost-Benefit Analysis for HSE Programs
3. Financial Accounting
   • Basics of Accounting
   • Budgeting for HSE Initiatives
4. Environmental Science
   • Ecosystems & Biodiversity
   • Pollution Types (Air, Water, Soil)
5. Business Communication
   • Technical Report Writing
   • Presentation Skills for HSE Audits
6. IT Applications in HSE
   • MS Office (Excel for Data Analysis)
   • Introduction to HSE Software (EHS Platforms)

Semester 2: Core HSE Principles

1. Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
   • History of OHS
   • Key Regulations (OSHA, ILO)
2. Fundamentals of Environmental Management
   • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
   • Waste Management Hierarchy
3. Organizational Behaviour in HSE
   • Safety Culture & Employee Engagement
   • Behavioural Safety Programs
4. Business Law & HSE Compliance
   • National/International HSE Laws
   • Liability & Penalties
5. First Aid & Emergency Response
   • CPR, AED Training
   • Fire Safety & Evacuation Drills
6. Workshop: Hazard Identification (Practical)

Semester 3: Risk Management & Tools

1. Risk Assessment & Management
   • HIRA (Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment)
   • Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
2. Industrial Hygiene
   • Chemical Exposure Monitoring
   • PPE Selection & Usage
3. Fire Safety & Prevention
   • Fire Dynamics & Extinguishers
   • NFPA Standards
4. ISO Standards (45001 & 14001)
   • OHSMS & EMS Frameworks
   • Audit Preparation
5. Statistics for HSE
   • Incident Rate Calculation (TRIR, LTIFR)
   • Data Visualization (Power BI)
6. Field Visit: Industrial Safety Inspection

Semester 4: Advanced HSE Practices

1. Ergonomics & Workplace Design
   • Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention
   • OSHA Ergonomics Guidelines
2. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
   • EIA Process & Case Studies
   • Mitigation Strategies
3. Process Safety Management (PSM)
   • HAZOP Studies
   • Chemical Process Safety
4. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in HSE
   • Green Business Practices
   • Stakeholder Engagement
5. HSE Training & Development
   • Designing Safety Training Modules
   • Behavioural Change Techniques
6. Internship (4 Weeks with Industry/Consultancy)

Semester 5: Specializations & Applications

1. Construction Safety
   • Scaffolding, Excavation, Fall Protection
   • OSHA 30-Hour Certification Prep
2. Waste & Pollution Control
   • Circular Economy
   • Hazardous Waste Management
3. Occupational Health Psychology
   • Stress & Mental Health at Work
   • Workplace Wellness Programs
4. Disaster Preparedness & Business Continuity
   • Emergency Response Plans
   • Crisis Communication
5. Research Methodology
   • HSE Case Study Analysis
   • Academic Writing
6. Capstone Project (Phase 1 – Proposal)

Semester 6: Practical Training & Dissertation

1. Global HSE Trends
   • AI in Safety (Predictive Analytics)
   • Climate Change Adaptation
2. Auditing & Certification
   • Internal/External HSE Audits
   • Lead Auditor Training (ISO 45001)
3. Final Dissertation / Industry Project
   • Real-world HSE Problem Solving (e.g., Reducing TRIR in a Factory)
4. Internship (8-12 Weeks with Corporations/Regulatory Bodies)
5. Viva & Project Presentation

Additional Components:

• Certifications:
  • OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry/Construction)
  • NEBOSH IGC (Optional)
  • First Aid & CPR Certified
• Workshops:
  • Mock Drills (Fire, Chemical Spill)
  • PPE Donning & Doffing
• Software Training:
  • SAP EHS
  • SpheraCloud (EHS Software)