Admissions Brochure IIT Kharagpur: Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) – Creating HR Leaders of Tomorrow

Key takeaways

• IIT Kharagpur’s Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) is a flagship two-year program that blends technical HR expertise with managerial acumen to prepare future HR leaders. The program has its roots in 1982 as an M.Tech in HR and was rebranded in 2010 to emphasize a management-oriented, socially conscious HR focus, delivered in collaboration with Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM) and Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law (RGSoIPL). The curriculum highlights global thinking, creativity, decision-making, effective communication, leadership, and the use of emerging technologies to add value in organizations. (Reference: Director’s Message, HSS overview, About MHRM; Page references evident across Pages 1–5.)
• IIT Kharagpur stands as India’s oldest IIT (established 1951) with a strong national and global reputation for technology, management, and research excellence. The Department of Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS) hosts disciplines such as HRM, economics, psychology, and communication, contributing to a robust ecosystem that emphasizes ethics, inclusive growth, and industry-relevant pedagogy. The institute boasts a well-developed alumni network, extensive industry linkages, and a track record of high-impact collaborations and placements, underscoring its commitment to nation-building and innovation. (Reference: About IIT Kharagpur; About HSS; Why MHRM—Rankings/Strengths; Page references evident across Pages 3–5.)
• The MHRM curriculum is designed to produce industry-ready HR professionals through a structured two-semester core sequence, supplemented by electives and practical labs. Core courses cover organization dynamics, marketing management, business economics, industrial law for managers, fundamentals of HRM, and staffing/industrial relations, with emphasis on research methodology, performance management, and psychological assessment. The program emphasizes analytical thinking, ethical leadership, and experiential learning to address contemporary organizational challenges, aiming for strong placement outcomes and meaningful career advancement for graduates. (Reference: Course Curriculum details; Page 5.)

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