MBA HRD

 The MBA in Human Resource Development (MBA-HRD) program approved by AICTE, affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University is a two-year, four-semester, full-time postgraduate course designed in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Based on the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework, the program integrates core concepts of management with specialized HR practices. It aims to equip students with strategic, ethical and global perspectives in managing human capital. The curriculum blends theoretical foundations with practical exposure through research projects, internships and immersive industry interactions, emphasizing leadership, organizational development, labor laws and emerging trends in HR. It is structured to nurture professionals who can address contemporary HR challenges and drive organizational transformation with social and ethical responsibility.

Core courses are the compulsory courses for all the students. Core courses are of two types: Generic Core & Subject Core.

Generic Core: This is the course which should compulsorily be studied by a candidate as a core requirement to complete the requirement of a degree in a said discipline of study. Therefore, Generic Core courses are mandatory and fundamental in nature. These courses cannot be substituted by any other courses. Such courses are also known as Hard Core Courses.

Subject Core: A Core course may be a Subject Core if there is a choice or an option for the candidate to choose from a broad category (grouping) of subjects (specializations). 4.1.4 Elective Course: Elective course is a course which can be chosen from a pool of courses. It may be: a) Very Specialized or advanced course focusing on a specific aspect b) Supportive to the discipline of study c) Providing an extended scope d) Enabling an exposure to some other discipline/domain e) Nurturing candidate’s proficiency/skills.

 Generic Elective: An elective course which is common across disciplines / subjects is called a generic elective. ‘Generic Elective’ courses develop generic proficiencies amongst the students.

Subject Elective: A ‘Discipline (specialization) centric’ elective is called ‘Subject Elective.’ Subject Elective courses, in the Semester II, III and IV are focused on a specialization.

Research Methodology Courses: These courses are focused on various aspects of Research. They include – Business Research Methods, Desk Research (DR) and Field Project (FP) in Semester II, On The Job Training(OJT) in Semester III and Research Project (RP) in Semester IV. DR, FP, OJT and RP shall be specialization specific compulsory courses (subject core). BRM shall be a generic compulsory course.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs): Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are such online courses which are developed as per the pedagogy stated in the AICTE regulation (2016) or equivalent; following the four-quadrant approach and made available on the SWAYAM platform of Government of India. Upto 40% credits are permitted through MOOCS. Any Course of 2 Credits can be taken in the form of SWAYAM / NPTEL MOOCS provided the student secures the certificate from SWAYAM / NPTEL. MOOCs from other platforms shall not be considered valid. MOOCS cannot be opted for in case of a 3-credit course.