*Year 1: Business and HR Foundations* 

*Semester 1:* 

- *Principles of Management*: Functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, controlling). 

- *Business Communication*: Professional writing, presentations, and interpersonal skills. 

- *Introduction to Human Resource Management*: HR functions (recruitment, training, performance management). 

- *Financial Accounting*: Basics of accounting, balance sheets, and income statements. 

- *Business Mathematics*: Quantitative techniques for decision-making. 

*Semester 2:* 

- *Organizational Behaviour*: Motivation, leadership, team dynamics, and workplace culture. 

- *Principles of Marketing*: Marketing fundamentals and consumer behaviour. 

- *Business Economics*: Micro and macroeconomic principles affecting HR policies. 

- *Labor Laws I*: Introduction to employment laws (e.g., Fair Labor Standards Act, Equal Employment Opportunity). 

- *Computer Applications*: Excel for HR analytics and HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems) basics. 

*Year 2: Intermediate HRM and Functional Skills* 

*Semester 3:* 

- *Recruitment and Selection*: Job analysis, sourcing strategies, interviews, and assessment tools. 

- *Training and Development*: Needs analysis, program design, e-learning, and ROI of training. 

- *Compensation and Benefits*: Pay structures, incentives, employee benefits, and payroll management. 

- *Performance Management*: Appraisal systems, feedback mechanisms, and KPIs. 

- *Elective I* (e.g., Diversity and Inclusion or Workplace Psychology). 

*Semester 4:* 

- *Employment Relations*: Employee engagement, grievance handling, and conflict resolution. 

- *Labor Laws II*: Advanced topics (OSHA, FMLA, ADA, and international labor standards). 

- *HR Analytics*: Data-driven HR decision-making using tools like Power BI/Tableau. 

- *Business Ethics and CSR*: Ethical practices in HR and corporate social responsibility. 

- *Elective II* (e.g., Talent Management or HR in the Gig Economy). 

*Year 3: Advanced HRM and Strategic Integration* 

*Semester 5:* 

- *Strategic Human Resource Management*: Aligning HR with organizational goals, HR scorecards. 

- *Global HRM*: Cross-cultural management, expatriate assignments, and international HR challenges. 

- *Organizational Development*: Change management, leadership development, and OD interventions. 

- *Elective III* (e.g., HR Technology and Automation or Employee Wellness Programs). 

- *Elective IV* (e.g., Negotiation and Conflict Management or HR in Startups). 

*Semester 6:* 

- *HR Project/Dissertation*: Research on topics like remote work trends, AI in HR, or employee retention. 

- *Entrepreneurship and HR*: Building HR frameworks for SMEs and startups. 

- *Legal Compliance and Audits*: HR audits, compliance frameworks, and risk management. 

- *Elective V* (e.g., Leadership Coaching or HR for Nonprofits). 

- *Internship*: Practical experience in HR departments (recruitment, payroll, compliance). 

*Elective Options* 

- *HR Analytics and Big Data* 

- *Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)* 

- *Employee Relations and Labor Unions* 

- *Digital HR and AI Tools* 

- *Workforce Planning* 

- *Crisis Management in HR* 

*Practical & Skill-Based Components* 

- *HR Software Training*: 

  - SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, or BambooHR. 

  - LinkedIn Recruiter and applicant tracking systems (ATS). 

- *Case Studies*: Resolving real-world HR challenges (e.g., turnover, mergers, diversity gaps). 

- *Role-Playing Exercises*: Mock interviews, negotiation simulations, and conflict resolution. 

- *Workshops*: Resume screening, job design, and employee engagement strategies. 

- *Certifications*: Preparation for SHRM-CP, HRCI, or LinkedIn HR certifications.