| The focus of managing human resources has shifted to a
strategic orientation, with an emphasis on survival and growth of the
business. The new Human Resource Professional is a consultant for the
utilization, engagement and strategic positioning of human talent, to
meet the business needs of the present as well as the future. An
innovative curriculum has been designed to reflect this contemporary
trend in Human Resource Management. By combining academic rigour with
practical relevance, the programme enables students to integrate core
business competencies with interpersonal skills crucial to managing
people. Objective of the Course
 | To be able to better manage people with the appropriate
knowledge and skills required to be an HR professional. |
 | To be able to appreciate and understand the importance
of HRM being integrated into the strategic planning of the
organization. |  | Understand the dynamics of group behaviour and to
achieve better interpersonal relationships with in the
organization. |  | Understand the concept and importance of staffing in an
organization. |  | Develop decision-making ability based on sound facts
and analysis of various business situations. |
 | Learning the skills of effective negotiation and
intricacies including legal aspects of collective bargaining and
settlements. |  | Thorough understanding of different labour laws in
India |  | Understand the elements of structuring and design
problems. | Academic InitiativesOPUS - An HR
Research JournalWe started this initiative in 2005
with the goal to augment theoretical learning with practical
experience. These researches have been a big source of learning for the
students; the whole experience exposed them not only to different HR
practices and to application of the research tools but also critical
success factors. Success of this initiative and tremendous support and
encouragement from the industry triggered us to publish the work in the
form of a journal. Management Development
ProgrammesThe HR Centre of Excellence has expertise
to deliver programmes in:  | Competency Mapping and Assessment Centres |
 | Psychometric testing, which includes a broad range of
tools such as MBTI; FIRO-B; Employee Satisfaction Surveys; 16 PF;
Emotional Intelligence Tests. The testing is combined with feedback and
development sessions, so that employees experience a holistic
assessment programme. |  | Interpersonal Skills and Leadership
Development |  | Time Management |
 | Communication skills |
 | Conflict Management |
 | Stress Management |
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