Semester-wise Syllabus for an MBA in Talent Management & HR Strategy

Semester 1: Foundations of HR & Business Context

1. Principles of Management & Organizational Behavior

   • Theories of management, motivation, team dynamics, and leadership styles.

2. Business Economics & Labor Markets

   • Microeconomics applied to HR, labor supply-demand, wage theories, and gig economy trends.

3. HR Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making

   • Workforce metrics, predictive analytics, and tools like Tableau/Excel for HR.

4. Legal Framework of Employment

   • Labor laws, compliance (e.g., FMLA, EEOC), contracts, and workplace safety regulations.

5. Corporate Communication & Employer Branding

   • Internal communication strategies, EVP (Employee Value Proposition), and LinkedIn/Glassdoor branding.

Semester 2: Talent Acquisition & Development

1. Strategic Talent Acquisition

   • Recruitment strategies, headhunting, diversity hiring, and AI in recruitment (e.g., ATS, chatbots).

2. Learning & Development (L&D)

   • Training needs analysis (TNA), competency frameworks, and e-learning platforms (e.g., Coursera, Udemy).

3. Performance Management Systems

   • OKRs, 360-degree feedback, agile performance reviews, and bias mitigation.

4. Compensation & Benefits Design

   • Salary benchmarking, incentive structures, ESOPs, and flexible benefits (e.g., wellness programs).

5. Psychology of Workplace Behavior

   • Emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and neuroleadership.

Semester 3: Strategic HR & Future Trends

1. HR Business Partnering (HRBP) Model

   • Aligning HR with business goals, stakeholder management, and ROI of HR initiatives.

2. Succession Planning & Leadership Pipeline

   • High-potential (HiPo) identification, mentorship programs, and CEO readiness frameworks.

3. Employee Experience & Engagement

   • Design thinking for HR, pulse surveys, and retention strategies (e.g., remote work policies).

4. Global HR Management

   • Cross-cultural teams, expatriate management, and compliance in multinational settings.

5. Elective 1 (Choose one):

   • HR Tech & AI (e.g., ChatGPT for HR) | Workforce Planning | Labor Relations & Unions.

Semester 4: Advanced Topics & Capstone

1. HR in Digital Transformation

   • Managing change, upskilling for Industry 4.0, and digital HR tools (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors).

2. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Strategies

   • Bias training, inclusive leadership, and measuring DEI impact.

3. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) HR Integration

   • Cultural due diligence, retention strategies, and post-merger HR alignment.

4. Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in HR

   • Ethical dilemmas (e.g., data privacy), sustainable HR practices.

5. Capstone Project / Internship

   • Live HR strategy project (e.g., designing a talent pipeline for a startup) or HR tech implementation case study.