Diploma in Human Resource Management

Course Overview

The Diploma in Human Resource Management (DHRM) covers core HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, and performance management. It aims to equip students with essential HR skills, legal knowledge, and strategic thinking to effectively manage an organization’s workforce.

Duration:

1 year (2 semesters)

Syllabus:

The syllabus for the Diploma in Human Resource Management is typically structured across two semesters. Below is a sample outline:

Semester 1:

  1. Introduction to Human Resource Management:

    • Overview of HRM, its functions, and its role in organizations

    • Evolution of HRM and the changing HR landscape

    • Key concepts: Recruitment, selection, training, and development

  2. Organizational Behavior:

    • Understanding individual and group behavior in organizations

    • Motivation theories, leadership styles, and team dynamics

    • Conflict management and negotiation techniques

  3. Recruitment and Selection:

    • Recruitment strategies, sources of recruitment, and screening techniques

    • Selection methods: Interviews, tests, assessments

    • Employee onboarding and induction programs

  4. HR Laws and Ethics:

    • Overview of labor laws in India: Industrial Disputes Act, Payment of Wages Act, etc.

    • Workplace ethics and ethical dilemmas in HR

    • Legal compliance in recruitment, workplace safety, and employee rights

Semester 2:

  1. Performance Management Systems:

    • Importance of performance appraisals and management systems

    • Goal setting, feedback mechanisms, and performance evaluation techniques

    • Managing underperformance and developing improvement plans

  2. Compensation and Benefits Management:

    • Designing and managing compensation packages

    • Salary structures, bonus plans, and employee benefits administration

    • Payroll management, incentives, and retirement plans

  3. Training and Development:

    • Training needs assessment and program development

    • Types of training: On-the-job, off-the-job, leadership development

    • Evaluation of training effectiveness and career planning

  4. Project Work/Internship:

    • Practical experience through internships in HR departments

    • Project work involving HR case studies and the development of HR solutions

Average Fees:

  • ₹15,000 to ₹70,000 (varies by institution)

Exams to Attend:

  1. Internal Assessments:

    • Regular assessments through assignments, presentations, and practical work.

  2. Final Semester Examinations:

    • End-of-semester exams covering theoretical and practical aspects of HRM.

  3. Professional Certifications (Optional):

    • Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP): Adds credibility to HR skills.

    • SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management - Certified Professional): Focused on advanced HR knowledge.

  4. Competitive Exams (Optional):

    • Entrance exams for further studies like MBA in HR or related fields.

Top 10 Institutions in India:

  1. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai

  2. XLRI (Xavier School of Management), Jamshedpur

  3. Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune

  4. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai

  5. Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad

  6. Amity Business School, Noida

  7. Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad

  8. Christ University, Bangalore

  9. Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Chennai

  10. ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:

  1. Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, Kochi

  2. SCMS School of Business, Kochi

  3. Farook College, Kozhikode

  4. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam

  5. Amrita School of Business, Kochi

  6. Albertian Institute of Management, Kochi

  7. Sacred Heart College, Kochi

  8. Marian College, Kuttikkanam

  9. St. Joseph's College, Kozhikode

  10. MES Asmabi College, Thrissur