IIM Calcutta Executive Programme In Strategic Human Resource Management

Overview

IIM Calcutta’s Executive Programme in Strategic Human Resource Management (EPSHRM) (Batch 06) transcends traditional HRM understanding, offering participants a holistic view from operational to strategic realms. Through an intensive curriculum encompassing fundamental HRM principles, strategic linkages, and contemporary themes ... Read More

Content

Check the IIM Calcutta Strategic Human Resource Management course outline here.

Module 1

(Part A): Operational HRM – Link to SHRM

Planning and executing recruitment and selection for different positions
Performance management for goal alignment, motivation, and development
Reward and compensation design to attract, retain, and motivate employees
Labour laws and its impact on businesses/organisations

(Part B): Consultative role of HR Managers

Designing and running assessment/developmental centres
Developing competency framework
Implementing 360-degree feedback processes
Managing change

Module 2

(Part A): Leadership and Talent Management at Workplace

Transactional and transformational leadership
Understanding and mapping leadership styles (personality, big 5)
Employee engagement
Developing your teams
Learning, coaching, and mentoring

(Part B): Formal and Informal Organisation

Structural choices for effective organizational outcomes
Organisation culture and its impact on organizational outcomes
Cross-cultural challenges

Module 3: Understanding Strategic Management

Quality and Accreditation

Strategy versus operations distinctions
Strategy formulation
Industry-level analysis
Competitive strategy
Resource-based view on firms
Value chain analysis
Planned versus emergent strategies

Module 4: Business Strategies and SHRM

HR Manager as a Business Partner
Universal, Contingency, and Configurational Views on SHRM
Aligning HRM Policies to the Business Strategies/Organisational Goals – Cost Leadership, Innovation, Technology, Differentiation on Services, or Quality
Fit/alignment Analysis Framework – Horizontal Fit and Vertical Fit
Horizontal fit – HRM System Properties of Complementarities
Vertical fit – Balanced Scorecard Framework
HRM Flexibility to Manage VUCA environment
Creating HR (Real) Options to Manage VUCA Environment
Institutional Context and Industrial Relations

Module 5: Corporate Strategies and HRM and International HRM

Conglomerates versus standalone businesses – SHRM issues
HRM issues in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) – Due diligence of HRs and cultural integration
HRM issues in managing joint ventures (JVs) – Managing marriage of equals
International HRM – Institutional and cultural analytical framework
International HRM – Institutional and cultural analytical framework
Managing expatriation and repatriation challenges
HRM issues in global production chains
Global institutional frameworks – WTO vs ILO; rights vs interests debate

Module 6: General Management Module

Analytics in HRM – statistics
Understanding financial statements

Campus Module

Contemporary Issues in HRM – GIG Economy and Workers, Contemporary Concerns for Work and Workers
Applying Marketing to HRM – Employer Branding
Application of Emerging Technologies to HRM Processes – AI, Chatbots, and so on
Economics of HRM
HRM Analytics
Designing and Implementing Experiential Learning and Development Exercises

Operation Excellence / Data Anlaytics

Introduction to Operation Excellence
Process Fundamentals
Process Fundamentals
Operational Delivery in Hospitals
Project Management
Managing Quality in Hospitals
Lean Management in Healthcare
Optimisation in Healthcare
Facility Location and Facility Layout
Supply Chain and Inventory Management
Resource Allocation

Data Anlytics & Simulations

Data Visualization / Predictive Analysis

Simulations Industry Insights

Pandemic And Dr Reddy’s Laboratories SCM Lessons
Pharma Marketing - Moving Beyond Drugs
BAYER - The Legacy of World-class Healthcare

Module 11: Business Management in Industry 4.0

Management Dynamics in the Internet Era
Product and Business as a Platform
Digitalisation and AI for Competitive Advantage
Nature of Industrial Revolution and Implication for Firms
Automation and Cyber-Physical System Managing Competition and Competitors

Module 12: CAPSTONE Simulation

Developing Interactive Thinking
Cross-functional Managerial Decision and Actions
Managing Competition and Competitors
Managing Through Strategy Map and Balanced Scorecard

Highlights

Curriculum seamlessly links Operational and Strategic HRM

IIM Calcutta Executive Education Alumni status

Legacy of 5 batches

Learn HRM Strategies that works on a global stage

Campus immersion module of five days

Three-hour sessions held once a week by faculty and industry experts

Unique blend of multidisciplinary subjects in HRM

Details

Pedagogy

The teaching approach of the IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Strategic Human Resource Management will be highly interactive and deploy diverse pedagogical tools and techniques including online lectures, case studies, on-campus experiences, and self-assessment. In order to provide greater industry insights, practitioners would also be invited to share their experiences.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Strategic Human Resource Management, participants should be able to:

Distinguish between strategic and operational HRM
Understand business strategy and corporate strategy
Understand the relationship between strategic HRM, and business and corporate strategy
Understand the integration of HRM with marketing, finance, and operations
Understand the contemporary developments and challenges in HRM and employee/industrial relations

Program Delivery

Sessions to this IIM Calcutta Strategic Human Resource Management will be conducted via a state-of-the-art Interactive Learning (IL) platform and delivered in Direct-to-Device (D2D) mode that can be accessed by learners on their Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, or Smartphone. Participants will be provided reading materials, etc., for each course.

Campus Immersion

There will be FIVE days of campus immersion at IIM Calcutta. It is mandatory for participants to attend the campus visit for successful completion of the programme. The campus visit will be conducted subject to the evolving pandemic situation and will depend on government and institute regulations, advisories, and guidelines related to the pandemic. In case the campus module is not confirmed due to any reason, the same will be included in the total number of online sessions.

Who Should Attend?

This IIM Calcutta Strategic Human Resource Management is best suited for:

Middle and top-level managers with at least seven years of work/industry experience
HRM background is not necessary

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) or equivalent; or two-year Master’s degree or its equivalent from institutions or universities recognised by UGC/AICTE/AIU/DEB
Candidates should have 50% or higher in graduation to be eligible; marks for all (3 or 4) years to be included for calculating graduation percentage
Those candidates who have less than 50% marks in graduation but have more than 50% marks in post-graduation (from a recognised university) are also eligible for the programme
Candidates should be working at the time of filling the application form
Candidates should have a minimum of seven years of full-time paid experience* at the time of application, which should be after the graduation degree/qualifying degree is complete
Final selection will be done by IIM Calcutta

*Internships and Trainee Experiences will not be considered as full-time work experience.

Admission Criteria

Participants will be selected on the basis of their overall profile
Select applicants may be interviewed by Programme Directors, if required

Programme Director

Amit Dhiman is a Professor in the Human Resource Management Group and has been associated with IIM Calcutta since 2008. He is a Fellow of IIM Ahmedabad and holds a master’s degree in Human Resource Management and a B.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has worked for more than seven years in the industry in the private sector, mainly in Human Resource Management and Organisational Development functions.

He has research, teaching, and consulting interests in the areas of Performance Management, Accountability, Stress Management, Strategic Human Resource Management, and Human Resource Management in Services. In the above areas and others, he has publications in acclaimed international journals. He has done consulting for organisations in the private sector, public sector, government, and NGOs across industries such as Oil, Education, Housing Finance, and so on. He has received training in various pedagogies at prestigious institutions, including Harvard Business School.
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Prof. Amit Dhiman

An Associate Professor in the Human Resource Management Group at IIM Calcutta

Certificate and Assessment

Evaluation

The evaluation process for the IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Strategic Human Resource Management is listed below:
Continuous evaluation components consist of class participation, case discussions, assignments, quizzes, project presentations, and final examination.
Examination/evaluation shall be conducted by IIM Calcutta.
Participants will be given any one of the following grades: ”Excellent”; “Good”; “Fair”; “Poor”. The cut-off marks for the grades will be revealed but not the actual marks obtained.

Attendance Criteria

There is an attendance criteria to be followed for this IIM Calcutta Strategic Human Resource Management.
Participants need a minimum overall attendance of 75% in order to complete the programme.
Participants will not be awarded any certificate if they do not maintain the requisite attendance (75%). In this case the status of the participant will be "incomplete".

Earn valuable credentials and Recognition

Candidates who meet the minimum attendance criteria and do not receive 'Poor' grades in more than two courses will receive a 'Certificate of Completion' and the course-wise grades obtained will be mentioned in the certificate.
Candidates who meet the minimum attendance criteria but receive 'Poor' grades in more than two courses will receive a 'Certificate of Participation'. In such cases, the grade will not be mentioned in the certificate.
Successful participants will also be accorded IIM Calcutta Executive Education Alumni status

Sample Certificate

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How It Works

1

Select the course of your interest and register

2

Receive Counselling from our Programme Advisors

3

Pay the Preliminary Course Fee

4

Get your documents verified & appear for Interview if applicable

5

Obtain the Offer Letter and Give your Acceptance

6

Complete Onboarding and commence Course

Date & Fees

Programme Fees

The candidates must pay the fees using net banking/debit card/credit card. The expected application fee for this IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Strategic Human Resource Management certification is as follows:

* Campus Stay

Candidates to be accommodated on the campus on a twin-sharing basis.

Note:

Fees mentioned above are exclusive of GST. Instalments are inclusive of convenience fee.
*GST will be charged extra on these components

Any extra payment due to any change in any of the applicable taxes during the tenure of the program will have to be borne by the students.

Instalment Schedule

	Application Fee	2,500
Pay in Full
Instalment	Installment Date	Amount (₹)*
I	Within 1 week of offer rollout	4,66,000

Pay in 2 Instalments
I	Within 1 week of offer rollout	1,16,500
II	10th May, 2025	3,49,500

Pay in 3 Instalments
I	Within 1 week of offer rollout	1,16,500
II	10th May, 2025	1,81,740
III	10th September, 2025	1,81,740

Pay in 5 Instalments
I	Within 1 week of offer rollout	1,16,500
II	10th May, 2025	1,10,000
III	10th August, 2025	1,00,000
IV	10th October, 2025	81,400
V	10th December, 2025	81,400

*Taxes will be additional as applicable

Important Dates

FAQs

What is Strategic Human Resource Management?

Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) is an approach to managing human resources within an organisation that aligns HR practices with the overall strategic objectives of the organisation. It involves the integration of HR strategies with business strategies to achieve organisational goals effectively. Some key aspects of Strategic Human Resource Management include Alignment with Business Strategy, Long-Term Focus, Talent Management, Employee Engagement and Development, Change Management, Metrics and Measurement to assess the effectiveness of HR initiatives and their impact on organisational performance.
Strategic human resource management is about viewing employees as valuable assets and leveraging their talents and capabilities to drive organisational success in a competitive market landscape.
Interested people can take various human resource management courses online or offline to advance their careers and gain more knowledge on the subject.

What are the admission criteria for this IIM Calcutta Strategic Human Resource Management Course?

The selection of the participants will be based on their overall profile, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria. If necessary, an interview may be conducted with the Programme Directors before final selection.

What are the eligibility criteria for this IIM Calcutta Executive Programme In Strategic Human Resource Management?

Candidates applying for this IIM Calcutta SHRM programme should have a Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) or equivalent or 2-year Master’s degree or its equivalent from institutions or universities recognised by UGC/AICTE/AIU/DEB with a 50% or higher marks in graduation to be eligible. Marks for all years are to be included to calculate graduation percentage. Candidates with less than 50% marks in graduation but more than 50% marks in post-graduation (from a recognised university) are also eligible to apply. Candidates must have at least seven years of full-time paid experience at the time of application, which should be after the graduation degree/qualifying degree is complete. He/she should be working when filling out the application form.

What is the minimum attendance requirement for the Executive Programme in Human Resource Management at IIM Calcutta?

A minimum of 75% attendance is a must for completing the IIM Calcutta Strategic Human Resource Management course.

Is IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Strategic Human Resource Management live or recorded?

This is a live online programme delivered in Direct-to-Device (D2D) mode that learners can access on their Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, or Smartphone. Participants will be provided with reading materials, etc., for each course as and when required. They may also interact with the concerned faculty through e-mails/chat.

What are the career prospects after completing the IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in SHRM?

Completing the IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in SRHM can significantly enhance your career prospects in HR management. Here are some potential career avenues:

Senior HR Leadership Roles: With advanced knowledge and skills in strategic HR management, you may qualify for senior-level positions such as HR Director, Vice President of Human Resources, or Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).
Strategic HR Consultant: You can pursue a career as an independent consultant or join consulting firms, advising organisations on HR strategy, talent management, organizational development, and change management initiatives.
Talent Management Specialist: Specialise in talent acquisition, retention, and development strategies. You may work in organisations across various industries to ensure they attract and retain top talent to drive business success.
HR Business Partner: Collaborate closely with business leaders to align HR strategies with organisational goals. As an HR business partner, you act as a strategic advisor, providing insights and solutions to enhance business performance through effective HR practices.
Change Management Specialist: Help organisations navigate through organisational changes such as mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring. You'll develop change management strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure successful implementation.
Organisational Development Specialist: Focus on implementing initiatives to improve organisational effectiveness, culture, and employee engagement. This role involves identifying areas for improvement and designing strategies to enhance performance and productivity.
Training and Development Manager: Lead training and development initiatives to enhance employee skills and competencies. You may design and deliver training programs tailored to organisational needs, fostering continuous learning and professional development.

What are the benefits of doing this Strategic Human Resource Management course?

This IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Strategic Human Resource Management aims to cover the canvas of HRM at both macro and micro levels to equip the line managers dealing with human resources and human resource managers with contemporary knowledge and practices informed by valid findings from research. Some other benefits include:

Skill Enrichment: Develop essential skills in talent management, employee engagement, organisational development, and change management. Acquire the expertise needed to tackle complex HR challenges and drive positive organisational change.
Enhanced Professional Credibility: Earn a certificate from the IIM Calcutta, boosting your professional credibility. Showcase advanced expertise in strategic HR management, opening doors to new career opportunities and advancement.
Potential for Career Advancement: Prepare for higher-level HR leadership roles or transitions into other management domains. Build a strong foundation for career progression and capitalise on new opportunities within the field.

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