Comprehensive Course Structure
The Human Resource Management program at PMA Safi Human Resources Institute is meticulously structured across eight semesters, with a blend of core courses, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory sessions. This comprehensive structure ensures that students develop both foundational knowledge and specialized expertise in human resource management.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | HRM101 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | MAT101 | Calculus and Linear Algebra | 4-0-0-4 | - |
| I | ENG101 | English for Communication | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| I | HIS101 | History of Modern India | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | LAB101 | Introduction to HR Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| II | HRM201 | Organizational Behavior | 3-0-0-3 | HRM101 |
| II | MAT201 | Statistics for Business | 3-0-0-3 | MAT101 |
| II | BUS201 | Business Ethics and Corporate Governance | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| II | ECO201 | Microeconomics | 4-0-0-4 | MAT101 |
| II | LAB201 | Psychological Assessment Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| III | HRM301 | Recruitment and Selection | 3-0-0-3 | HRM201 |
| III | MAT301 | Probability and Distribution | 3-0-0-3 | MAT201 |
| III | BUS301 | Financial Management | 4-0-0-4 | - |
| III | ECO301 | Macroeconomics | 4-0-0-4 | ECO201 |
| III | LAB301 | Training and Development Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| IV | HRM401 | Performance Management | 3-0-0-3 | HRM301 |
| IV | MAT401 | Regression Analysis | 3-0-0-3 | MAT301 |
| IV | BUS401 | Marketing Management | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| IV | LAB401 | HR Analytics Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| V | HRM501 | Compensation and Benefits | 3-0-0-3 | HRM401 |
| V | MAT501 | Data Mining Techniques | 3-0-0-3 | MAT401 |
| V | BUS501 | Operations Management | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| V | LAB501 | Workforce Planning Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| VI | HRM601 | Labour Relations | 3-0-0-3 | HRM501 |
| VI | MAT601 | Time Series Analysis | 3-0-0-3 | MAT501 |
| VI | BUS601 | Strategic Management | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| VI | LAB601 | Change Management Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| VII | HRM701 | Diversity and Inclusion | 3-0-0-3 | HRM601 |
| VII | MAT701 | Machine Learning for HR | 3-0-0-3 | MAT601 |
| VII | BUS701 | Entrepreneurship in HR | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| VII | LAB701 | HR Innovation Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| VIII | HRM801 | Capstone Project in HRM | 0-0-6-6 | HRM701 |
| VIII | MAT801 | Advanced Statistical Modeling | 3-0-0-3 | MAT701 |
| VIII | BUS801 | Global HR Practices | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| VIII | LAB801 | Final Capstone Lab | 0-0-6-3 | - |
Detailed Departmental Elective Courses
The following departmental electives offer specialized knowledge and advanced skills in various areas of human resource management:
- Employee Engagement Strategies: This course focuses on understanding employee motivation, retention strategies, and building a positive workplace culture. Students will learn to design engagement initiatives tailored to different organizational contexts.
- HR Analytics and Decision Making: This elective introduces students to data-driven HR practices, including predictive analytics, workforce modeling, and using business intelligence tools for decision-making.
- Global Talent Management: Students explore international recruitment strategies, cross-cultural negotiation, expatriate management, and global talent development frameworks.
- Workforce Planning and Forecasting: This course teaches students how to predict future staffing needs, assess organizational capabilities, and develop strategic workforce plans aligned with business objectives.
- Organizational Change Management: Students learn how to identify change drivers, plan interventions, and implement strategies for successful organizational transformation.
- Corporate Social Responsibility in HR: This course examines the role of HR in promoting social responsibility, ethical practices, and sustainable business models within organizations.
- Diversity and Inclusion in Practice: Students gain hands-on experience in designing inclusive policies, addressing unconscious bias, and fostering equitable work environments.
- Leadership Coaching and Development: This elective explores coaching methodologies, personal development plans, and leadership effectiveness assessment tools.
- HR Technology and Digital Transformation: The course covers digital HR platforms, automation, AI applications in HR, and how technology can enhance employee experience.
- Conflict Resolution and Negotiation: Students learn conflict resolution techniques, negotiation strategies, and dispute management systems used in modern organizations.
Project-Based Learning Approach
Our program emphasizes project-based learning as a fundamental component of the curriculum. Mini-projects are assigned throughout the academic journey to reinforce theoretical concepts through practical application. These projects allow students to work on real-world challenges faced by organizations, collaborate with peers, and develop essential problem-solving skills.
The final-year capstone project is an intensive, multi-month endeavor where students select a topic of interest related to human resource management. They are paired with faculty mentors who guide them through the research process, data collection, analysis, and presentation. The project culminates in a formal defense before a panel of experts from academia and industry.
Project selection involves a competitive process where students submit proposals based on their interests and career goals. Faculty mentors are chosen based on their expertise in specific areas of HRM, ensuring that students receive high-quality guidance throughout their projects.