*Learning Outcomes*: 

- Master strategic HR planning and talent management. 

- Develop skills in employee engagement, compliance, and HR analytics. 

- Apply leadership and ethical decision-making in global HR contexts. 

 

*Core Courses* 

 

*1. Strategic Human Resource Management* 

- *Description*: Aligning HR strategies with organizational goals. 

- *Key Topics*: 

  - HR’s role in organizational success. 

  - Workforce planning and succession management. 

  - HR metrics and ROI. 

 

*2. Talent Acquisition and Retention* 

- *Description*: Modern recruitment and retention strategies. 

- *Key Topics*: 

  - Employer branding and recruitment marketing. 

  - Diversity hiring and candidate assessment tools. 

  - Retention strategies and turnover analysis. 

 

*3. Performance Management Systems* 

- *Description*: Designing effective appraisal systems. 

- *Key Topics*: 

  - Goal-setting frameworks (OKRs, KPIs). 

  - Feedback culture and 360-degree reviews. 

  - Performance improvement plans (PIPs). 

 

*4. Compensation and Benefits* 

- *Description*: Structuring competitive pay and rewards. 

- *Key Topics*: 

  - Salary benchmarking and pay equity. 

  - Incentive programs (ESOPs, bonuses). 

  - Non-monetary rewards and wellness initiatives. 

 

*5. Employee Relations and Labour Law* 

- *Description*: Managing workplace dynamics and legal compliance. 

- *Key Topics*: 

  - Employment contracts and dispute resolution. 

  - Workplace safety (OSHA, ISO standards). 

  - Global labour laws and union negotiations. 

 

*6. HR Analytics and Technology* 

- *Description*: Data-driven HR decision-making. 

- *Key Topics*: 

  - HRIS (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors). 

  - Predictive analytics for attrition and hiring. 

  - AI in recruitment and employee engagement. 

 

*Elective Courses (Choose 2–3)* 

- *Global HR Management*: Expatriate management, cross-cultural training. 

- *Leadership Development*: Coaching, succession planning. 

- *Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)*: Bias mitigation, inclusive policies. 

- *Change Management*: Mergers/acquisitions, digital transformation. 

- *Conflict Resolution*: Mediation techniques, negotiation skills. 

 

*Capstone Project* 

- *Objective*: Solve a real-world HR challenge (e.g., designing a DEI strategy, optimizing talent pipelines). 

- *Deliverables*: Report, presentation, and implementation plan. 

 

*Workshops and Practical Training* 

- *HR Tech Tools*: Hands-on sessions with platforms like BambooHR or LinkedIn Talent Solutions. 

- *Case Studies*: Analysis of real-world scenarios (e.g., crisis management, ethical dilemmas). 

- *Guest Lectures*: Industry experts on trends like remote work policies or gig economy HR. 

 

*Assessment Methods* 

- Exams (30%) 

- Group projects/presentations (25%) 

- Capstone project (30%) 

- Participation/case study analysis (15%) 

 

*Emerging Trends Covered* 

- Remote and hybrid workforce management. 

- Gig economy compliance. 

- AI-driven HR tools (chatbots, sentiment analysis). 

- Mental health and employee well-being programs.