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:
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
Organizational Behavior:
Understanding individual and group behavior in organizations
Motivation theories, leadership styles, and team dynamics
Conflict management and negotiation techniques
Recruitment and Selection:
Recruitment strategies, sources of recruitment, and screening techniques
Selection methods: Interviews, tests, assessments
Employee onboarding and induction programs
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:
Performance Management Systems:
Importance of performance appraisals and management systems
Goal setting, feedback mechanisms, and performance evaluation techniques
Managing underperformance and developing improvement plans
Compensation and Benefits Management:
Designing and managing compensation packages
Salary structures, bonus plans, and employee benefits administration
Payroll management, incentives, and retirement plans
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
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:
Internal Assessments:
Regular assessments through assignments, presentations, and practical work.
Final Semester Examinations:
End-of-semester exams covering theoretical and practical aspects of HRM.
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.
Competitive Exams (Optional):
Entrance exams for further studies like MBA in HR or related fields.
Top 10 Institutions in India:
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
XLRI (Xavier School of Management), Jamshedpur
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai
Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad
Amity Business School, Noida
Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad
Christ University, Bangalore
Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Chennai
ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:
Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, Kochi
SCMS School of Business, Kochi
Farook College, Kozhikode
St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam
Amrita School of Business, Kochi
Albertian Institute of Management, Kochi
Sacred Heart College, Kochi
Marian College, Kuttikkanam
St. Joseph's College, Kozhikode
MES Asmabi College, Thrissur