Kharagpur Creating HR Leaders of Tomorrow Admission Brochure 2026 Years of Excellence Since 1982
Table of Contents 01 02 Message Message from from Director HOD 03 04 About IIT & HSS About MHRM 08 05 06 07 Course Curriculum Electives Batch Profile 09 10 11 12 Admission Process Placements Clubs and Committees Life at MHRM 13 Esteemed Alumni Faculty Profile
Page 1 Message From The Director PROF. SUMAN CHAKRABORTY DIRECTOR - IIT KHARAGPUR B.TECH, M.E & PH.D. IIT Kharagpur remains steadfast in dedication to the nation. In this respect, we aim to provide the industry with a technically high-quality employee pool that lends itself to the growth of various reputed organizations and contributes to our nation-building process. What is also encouraging is the students’ participation in various technological, management, innovative ventures, and socio-cultural events in national and international events, considering the importance of these experiences in shaping their personalities as individuals. The placement performance in terms of average salaries offered, the number of participating companies, and the speed with which the offers were rolled out reflected the goodwill of IIT Kharagpur, the institute's deep and lasting relationships with the corporate sector, and the substantial value that MHRM participants bring to the companies they work for. It also highlighted the adaptability and resilience of both the institute and its students, who are ready to take up challenging roles in the HR industry. When a student decides to enroll in our Master of Human Resources Management program, our objective is to equip them to become a ‘highly skilled’ HR professional. Our pedagogy places emphasis on global intelligence, creativity, innovation, decisionmaking, effective communication, team orientation, and leadership. In addition, a key focus is on how to harness emerging technologies to enhance their ability to add value.
Page 2 Message From The HOD PROF. JITENDRA MAHAKUD HOD, HSS - IIT KHARAGPUR B. A., M. A., M. Phil & Ph.D. The Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) program is designed to cater to the needs of contemporary industrial society. It offers students the specialized knowledge and skills required to meet the challenges of the corporate world. The core strength of the program lies in developing competencies relevant to current trends in Human Resource Management. Over the years, as industry and economic dynamics have shifted, the curriculum and teaching methodologies have undergone significant changes. In the context of a volatile and turbulent labor market, MHRM creates HR professionals with a distinct edge. The success of the program is evidenced by our many alumni who hold top management positions in leading organizations across all sectors, guiding our current participants toward inclusive growth with integrity and ethics. Time and again, companies have demonstrated their trust in the MHRM brand, and I am confident that our participants will continue to make us proud through their performance.
Page 3 ABOUT IIT KHARAGPUR IIT Kharagpur, founded in 1951, is the oldest and largest IIT and the birthplace of quality education in India. It strives to live up to its motto “योगःकम सु कौशलम्” by admitting the finest minds in the country every year and sculpting them into researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, management professionals, and industry leaders. It has firmly established itself among the eminent institutions around the globe in the field of technology, management and research through the dedicated efforts of its distinguished faculty members, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and a shared passion for serving the nation and humankind through constant redefinition, innovation, and growth. IIT Kharagpur has a well established history of commitment to the pursuit of excellence and has been constantly modifying its curriculum to meet the everevolving needs of industry around the globe. ABOUT DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES (HSS) One of the first departments to be set up when IIT Kharagpur came into existence in 1951. Houses many disciplines including Human Resource Management, Communication Studies, English Language & Literature, Economics, Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology, German Language. HSS emerged as a significant player in the field of Human Resource Management in the country and has also engaged in consultancy and management development activities. ABOUT MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (MHRM/MBA-HR) The Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) is the flagship postgraduate course of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, offered in academic association with Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM) and Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law (RGSoIPL). Introduced as an M. Tech in HR in 1982, MHRM has since then undergone meticulous and continuous revision to keep pace with the ever-evolving demands of the corporate world and HR management, and in 2010 was rebranded as Master of Human Resource Management (2-year program) – a specialised program in HR melding technical expertise with managerial acumen to form socially conscientious HR leaders. OUR RANKINGS AT A GLANCE 12 215 23 77
IIT Kharagpur Brand Extensive Alumni Network High Return on Invest WHY MHRM? Highly Qualified Faculty Excellent Placements 3:1 StudentFaculty Ratio
Page 5 Course Curriculum The MHRM curriculum at IIT Kharagpur is designed to develop thoughtful, industry-ready HR professionals with a strong grounding in both theory and practice. It integrates analytical frameworks, experiential learning, and real-world application to build deep functional expertise and strategic perspective. Structured to encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and ethical leadership, the curriculum equips students to navigate complex organizational challenges with clarity and confidence. By balancing academic rigor with practical relevance, it prepares graduates to create impact in dynamic, people-centric organizations. SEMESTER - 1 ORGANISATION STRUCTURE AND DYNAMICS MARKETING MANAGEMENT I BUSINESS ECONOMICS INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP DYNAMICS PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT INDUSTRIAL LAW FOR MANAGERS FUNDAMENTALS OF HRM BASIC BUSINESS STATISTICS LABORATORY SEMESTER - 2 FUNDAMENTALS OF STAFFING INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT RESEARCH METHODOLOGY PERSONAL GROWTH LAB PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING AND MEASUREMENT LAB BUSINESS COMMUNICATION ELECTIVE I ELECTIVE II
Page 6 Course Curriculum SEMESTER - 3 SEMESTER - 4 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP BUSINESS SOCIETY AND ETHICS MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE INTERNATIONAL HRM BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT POLICY STRATEGIC HRM COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT COMPREHENSIVE VIVA VOCE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE V HR ANALYTICS ELECTIVE VI FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE VII ELECTIVE III PROJECT II ELECTIVE IV PROJECT I
Page 7 Course Curriculum List of Elective Subjects MANPOWER ECONOMICS ADVANCED BUSINESS ANALYTICS CAREER PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION TRANSACTION ANALYSIS EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AT WORK CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND NEGOTIATION HEALTH AND WELL BEING AT WORK HR IN MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS SUSTAINABLE HRM TALENT AND COMPETENCY MANAGEMENT QUALITATIVE RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOUNDATIONS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP HR ISSUES IN SERVICE SECTORS HR AUDIT FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT CONSULTING COACHING AND MENTORING CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY EMPLOYER BRANDING CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT DESIGN THINKING BUSINESS LAW FOR MANAGERS INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF PANEL DATA DECISION ANALYTICS FOR HR MANAGERS
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