The Human Resource and Organisations Major equips students with the capabilities to lead and manage people in a dynamic, agile workplace. It prepares students for careers as human resource professionals and organisational leaders. The Major focuses on the effective application of human resource management and organisational behaviour theories to workplace practices and the management of people within diverse organisational contexts. Students gain an understanding of core areas of human resource management and organisational behaviour, while also examining how these functions align with business strategy and organisational goals. The curriculum combines perspectives from management, psychology, behaviour, analytics, and digital technologies to help students understand workplace dynamics, employee engagement, organisational culture, leadership, and the changing nature of work. Through project-based learning, skill-oriented courses, and analytical approaches, students develop the ability to make informed and responsible managerial decisions.
On completion, the student will be able to:
The Major also sensitises students to the ethical, legal, and social dimensions of managing organisations, including issues related to diversity, inclusion, sustainability, employee wellbeing, and corporate responsibility. As organisations increasingly rely on technology, data, and people analytics to guide workforce decisions, students are exposed to contemporary approaches to talent management, organisational development, and human resource decision-making.
Graduates with a Major in Human Resource and Organisations pursue careers in talent acquisition, learning and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, organisational development, diversity and inclusion, workforce analytics, and corporate training. They take up roles such as human resource business partners, talent acquisition professionals, learning and development specialists, compensation and benefits managers, workforce analysts, and organisational consultants across industries and sectors.
| Offered by | Amrut Mody School of Management |
| Programme | Bachelor of Science in Management (Honours) |
| Degree | Bachelor of Science in Management (Honours) |
| Minimum Programme Credits | 167 |
| Minimum Major Credits | 80 |
| Human Resource and Organisations is also offered as a MINOR | |
| Credits | |
|---|---|
| Foundation Programme (Three Studios) | 9 |
| First Year Interdisciplinary Seminar on Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
Note: If a student’s performance in the First Year Interdisciplinary Seminar Course is unsatisfactory, they will have to retake the course during a specified time window.
| Credits | |
|---|---|
| Humanities and Languages ETH201 Ethics |
3 |
| Social Sciences ECO100 Microeconomics |
3 |
| Biological and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Mathematical and Physical Sciences CSD105 Introduction to Data Science |
3 |
| Performing and Visual Arts | 3 |
| MAT123 Pre-Calculus | 3 |
| MGT111 Identity and Behavior | 3 |
| COM101 Effective Reading and Comprehension Skills | 3 |
| GER Elective 1 (outside area of major) |
3 |
| Sports and Wellness* | 3 |
Notes:
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Major Requirements |
Credits |
|---|---|
| School Core | 29 |
| ECO110 Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MGT112 Organisational Process | 3 |
| MAT142 Introductory Calculus | 3 |
| STA102 Probability and Random Variables | 4 |
| STA101 Introductory Statistics | 4 |
| TOD212 Decision Sciences | 3 |
| Courses on Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence | 6 |
| DGT101 Digital Futures: Technologies and Transformations | 1.5 |
| Electives on Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence courses | 4.5 |
| Courses on Sustainability | 3 |
| ENV103 Energy, Environment and Sustainability | 1.5 |
| MGT208 Introduction to Sustainability | 1.5 |
| Programme Core | 18 |
| MKT103 Marketing Management | 3 |
| MGT121 Human Capital Management | 3 |
| FAC133 Financial Management | 3 |
| FAC114 Financial Accounting | 3 |
| TOD221 Operations Management | 3 |
| MGT342 Strategic Management | 3 |
| Major Core | 11 |
| PRJ101 Understanding Business | 2 |
| MGT221 Strategic Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGT223 Industrial Relations and Employment Laws | 3 |
| MGT328 People Analytics | 3 |
| Major Electives | 22 |
| MGT311 The Six C’s of Leadership | |
| MGT323 Organizational Development | |
| MGT324 AI in Workplace | |
| MGT508 Sustainability, Business and Society | |
| MGT513 Leadership | |
| MGT524 Dark Side of Organisation | |
| MGT621 Selection and Testing | |
| MGT622 Compensation Management | |
| MGT623 International HRM | |
| MGT624 Learning and Development | |
| MGT625 Talent Management | |
| MGT626 Sustainable Human Resource Management | |
| MGT627 Future of Work | |
| FBE502 Design Thinking | |
| FBE512 Succession Planning and Professionalisation | |
| TOD322 Supply Chain Management | |
| TOD326 Project Management |
University recognises the evolving expectations of employers, who seek adaptable, tech-savvy, and well-rounded individuals with strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities. Accordingly, the university integrates structured skill courses delivered through both internal and external platforms to prepare students as “T-shaped” professionals capable of applying knowledge effectively in diverse professional contexts. Skill courses are designed and offered with an aim to develop applied, demonstrable capabilities aligned with career aspirations and job roles.
Note: Courses to be taken from the existing list or approved On-campus courses and MOOCs: See document Mapping Skills to Jobs.
Free electives let students pursue any particular area in more depth, develop alternate areas of expertise, or learn more about many other interests. They provide flexibility for customising education at the University. It can take the following form:
Notes:
All graduating students must have completed an Undergraduate Thesis or a Capstone Project. Students can approach a faculty member within the University to serve as a mentor for their undergraduate thesis. Students with a CGPA below the cut-off must complete a capstone project. These projects involve interdisciplinary groups (four to six students) collaborating to solve real-world problems that require expertise from multiple fields. They identify a problem and seek guidance from a faculty mentor to formulate a capstone project, which can be done across two semesters (six credits each semester or three + nine credits) or in a single semester.
A summer internship offers invaluable professional experience and the chance to develop specific, employable skills. It provides an excellent opportunity to explore potential career paths post graduation or discover new graduate programme interests. This experience connects with industry, often serving as a direct stepping stone to a job offer. Most of our programmes include a mandatory internship requirement.
It's advised that you start thinking about internships early in the monsoon semester. You may seek advice from the Career Development Centre.
All students will complete 45 hours of community engagement to develop a sense of social responsibility, enhance problem-solving skills, and understand their role as engaged members of society. They must undergo a mandatory course, VOL101 Engagement with Society, which is a graduation requirement. Students are advised to complete the course during the first two years at the University. Volunteer work could include teaching underprivileged children, participating in adult literacy programmes, distributing blankets or other items, working with old age homes and orphanages, providing support and encouragement to patients at hospitals, cleaning heritage sites, engaging with workers on campus, operating a food bank, engaging with the police, municipal government, zoo, sanitation services, etc.