E X E C U T I V E P O S T G R A D UAT E P R O G R A M I N

HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
11 MONTHS
CONTENTS

01. About upGrad 2

02. About LIBA 3

03. Why upGrad? 4

04. Program Highlights 5

05. Program Curriculum 6

06. upGrad Learning Experience 12

07. Career Support 13

08. upGrad alumni benefits 14

09. Program Details 15

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ABOUT
UPGRAD
upGrad has delivered over 20 million hours of learning, delivering programs by
collaborating with universities across the world including Liverpool John Moores
University, IIT Madras, IIIT Bangalore and Deakin Business School among others.

Online education is a fundamental disruption that will have a far-reaching impact.

upGrad was founded taking this into consideration. upGrad is an online education
platform to help individuals develop their professional potential in the most engaging
learning environment. Since its inception, upGrad has delivered over 20 million hours
of learning, delivering programs by collaborating with universities across the world
including LJMU, IIT Madras, IIIT Bangalore and Deakin Business School among
others. And it doesn’t end there.

upGrad, in collaboration with Loyola Institute of Business Administration, a renowned

university offering programs specialising in Human Resource Management, is excited
to offer a one-of-its-kind, academically rigorous and industrially relevant Executive
PG Program in Human Resource Management.

The faculty includes an average of 15+ years of experience. The faculty covers the
conceptual depths of topics. These will be complemented by industry-relevant case
studies from major industry verticals by industry leaders with 8+ years of experience
from upGrad’s industry network.

Furthermore, our strong placement network, industry mentorship and the credibility
of an executive PG degree will provide you with just the right push
to accelerate your career in Human Resource Management!

Our aim is simple:

We strive to create
high-impact, on-campus
hands-on experiences that
prepare students for
meaningful and productive
careers.

Ronnie Screwvala
Co-founder & Executive Chairman
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 ABOUT
LIBA

Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) is a premier B-school, established

in 1979 within the premises of Loyola College, to form competent and committed
leaders who are ethical, principle-centred and socially responsible with a global
perspective and entrepreneurial spirit. LIBA is managed by Jesuits of the Loyola
College Society well-known for their outstanding contribution to higher education.
LIBA stands for excellence with ethics which are the hallmarks of Jesuit business
education and all its programmes and activities embody these two elements. LIBA
earnestly strives to inculcate in the students the values of excellence, justice,
honesty and service to the society.

The Institution works with an undeterred zeal to offer its students the best education,
blending classroom and experiential learning.

Dr. C. Joe Arun, SJ

Director
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WHY
UPGRAD?

433%
Highest Hike
300+
Recruitment Partners

73 LPA
Highest Salary
700+
Industry Experts

57%
Average Salary Hike
1600+
Learners Transitions

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PROGRAM
HIGHLIGHTS

Practical Learning

Solve trending human resource problem-statements with guidance from top industry experts.
Gain confidence to redefine the traditional HR models at your workplace.
Thrive in the digital-first workplaces by learning to leverage technology for your day to day
operations and decision making.
Be in the top 1% of HR professionals who can innovate strategies to align with business goals.
Indulge with a thriving community of HR professionals from top companies and learn from your
peers.

Faculty and Industry Experts

Learn from the Leading LIBA Faculty and Industry Experts who have been pioneer in setting
HR industry trends.
Get continuous feedback from industry experts through assignments and live interactions.

Certification

Receive a Prestigious Certificate of Completion from LIBA & Alumni Status.

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 PROGRAM
CURRICULUM

Curriculum Duration Assignments Buffer / Break Weeks

24 Weeks 11 Weeks 1 week

1 Capstone Career Weeks Module Duration/ week Learner time

( Live Sessions + Recorded Content + Practice Time)
5 Weeks 3 Weeks
8 - 9 hrs

Course
Intra and Interpersonal Dynamics Lecture: 4 Weeks

Module - Basics of Organizational Behaviour

Topics Covered:
Understand the Basic Principles of Organizational behaviour

Module - Basics of Organizational Behaviour

Topics Covered:
Explore various factors which influence an individual's Behaviours in an Organization

Module - Team Dynamics

Topics Covered:
Analyse how individuals perform in a Team and understand frameworks to create
and manage a High performing team

Module - Management and Organization

Topics Covered:
Discuss the Process to decide on the Organizational Structure and Design

Assignment 1 Week

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Course
Strategic Human Resource Management(SHRM) Lecture: 3 Weeks

Module - Introduction to Strategic Human Resource Management

Topics Covered:
Explore the Meaning and Applications of Strategic Human Resource Management.

Module - Strategic Management Process

Topics Covered:
Explain with examples in each of the seven steps in the Strategic Management process.

Module - Formulating HR Strategy

Topics Covered:
Describe the process to formulate and integrate the HR strategy with the Overall Corporate Strategy.

Module - SHRM in Practice

Topics Covered:
Examples of SHRM in practice.

Assignment 1 Week
Business Communication
Career Essentials
Business Communication 2 Weeks
Effective Communication Strategies, Formats, and Templates
Presentations to Technical and Non-Technical Stakeholders

Course
Industrial Relations Lecture: 2 Weeks

Module - Industry Relation Policy and Processes

Topics Covered:
Understand the Basic Principles of Industry Relations Practices in HRM.

Module - Comparative Industrial Relations

Topics Covered:
Understand the employment relationship, and the objectives and methods of the parties in industrial
relations: trade unions, management/employers and governments using both descriptive and analytical
approaches

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Module - Industrial Relations Frameworks
Topics Covered:
Integrate analytical frameworks, research findings and managerial choices, policies and practice to provide
advice about good industrial relations practice in the workplace

Module - Industry Relations and HRM in practice

Topics Covered:
Analyse and critically assess current trends in labour, management and industrial relations

Assignment 1 Week

Course
Counselling Skills Lecture: 3 Weeks

Module - Introduction to Guidance & Counselling For Human Resource Development

Topics Covered:
Understand the Basics of Guidance and Counselling.

Module - Communication Skills

Topics Covered:
Understand the Basic Communication Skills required in Guidance and Counselling.

Module - Counselling Strategies

Topics Covered:
Analyse various Counselling Strategies and the steps involved for HRM.

Module - Stress and Conflict Management

Topics Covered:
Discuss strategies for Stress and Conflict Management.

Assignment 1 Week

Break Duration 1 Week

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 Course
Performance and Reward Management Lecture: 4 Weeks

Module - Performance Appraisal System

Topics Covered:
Compare major methods of measuring performance and understand the various activities involved
in Performance Management and Appraisal.

Module - Employee Engagement

Topics Covered:
- Designing Surveys : Designing Employee Satisfaction Surveys based on past data.
- Survey Data Analysis : Analysing Employee Satisfaction Metrics to decide on future actions.

Module - Establishing a Pay Structure

Topics Covered:
Identify the kinds of decisions involved in establishing a pay structure.

Module - Recognizing Employee Contribution With Pay

Topics Covered:
Describe how organizations can combine incentive plans in a balanced scorecard.

Module - Providing Employee Benefits

Topics Covered:
- Explain how to choose the contents of an employee benefits package.
- Summarize the regulations affecting how employers design and administer benefits programs.

Assignment 1 Week

Career Essentials
Interview Skills 2 Weeks

Course
HR Analytics Lecture: 3 Weeks

Module - Introduction to HR Analytics

Topics Covered:
- People Analytics and Decision Science Basics
- Mapping the 4 major steps in an Employee's Journey in an organization.

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Module - Talent Acquisition Analytics
Topics Covered:
Talent Planning Analytics : Using Time Series/ Cluster Analysis for Workforce Planning ( # and Skills)

Module - Talent Performance Management Analytics

Topics Covered:
Optimizing Compensations : Using Multiple Regression for Optimising and Forecasting
Optimum Compensation

Module - Talent Retention Analytics

Topics Covered:
Predicting Attrition : Calculating probability of Attrition using Logistic Regression

Assignment 1 Week

Course
Labor Laws Lecture: 2 Weeks

Module - Introduction to Labor Laws

Topics Covered:
Critically assess the Basic Principles and the overall importance of Labor Laws

Module - Implications of Labor Laws on Individuals and Organizations

Topics Covered:
Define unions and labor relations and their role in organizations.
- Summarize laws and regulations that affect labor relations.

Module - Labor Relations

Topics Covered:
- Explain how management and unions negotiate contracts.
- Describe new approaches to labor-management relations.

Career Essentials
Problem Solving 2 Weeks
Structured Problem Solving using Frameworks.

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Course
Training and Development Lecture: 3 Weeks

Module - Introduction to Training and Developing Employees Process

Topics Covered:
Understand the steps involved in the Training Process.

Module - Training Techniques for Human Resource Development

Topics Covered:
Compare widely used Training Methods & How to plan an effective Training Program.

Module - Managing Careers and Future Training Needs of Employees

Topics Covered:
Describe how organizations use assessment of personality type, work behaviours, and job
performance to plan employee development.

Module - Retaining High Performance People

Topics Covered:
Distinguish between involuntary and voluntary turnover, and describe their effects on an organization
and ways to reduce attrition.

Assignment 1 Week

Capstone Project 5 weeks

Capstone Project [Content ] 1 Week

Capstone Project [Project] 4 Weeks

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UPGRAD LEARNING
EXPERIENCE

Coaching Live Coaching

• Your upGrad buddy along with a dedicated
Student Support Team
• Live Discussion forum for peer-to-peer doubt
resolution monitored by technical experts
• Access to the program for 3 years post
graduation & then updated content provided
• Live interactive sessions with
leading industry experts covering
curriculum + advanced topics
• Personalised group mentorship
sessions with industry experts for
proactive mentoring

• Peer-to-peer networking opportunities

with an alumni pool of 10000+

Format
• Online format with live weekly
sessions

• Live learning sessions from industry

experts to help with Topic
Walkthroughs and Case Studies

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CAREER
SUPPORT
Jobs on Career Centre
Career Centre offering upGrad jobs
across experience levels and CTC ranges.
Easy apply feature for upGrad hiring
partner vacancies
Create resume at profile builder and
with one click to apply for various jobs
upGrad Career Fairs
Recruitment Drive to connect you with
the best talent admirers in the industry
Get access to a wide range of
opportunities and find the perfect job
Participate in group projects and
challenges with exciting rewards
Apply your learnings to real industry
problems
Interview Preparation
Pre-recorded content on topics such as:
Profile building, communications, etc
Problem solving approach
Approaching guesstimates
Domain specific interview question
bank and much more..
Personalised Industry Session
90-minute sessions over the weekend
by leading industry experts
Session categories: Career, Technical
and Communications
Doubt resolution
Develop proof of concepts and apply
theoretical concepts in the real world
Assess skill levels
Peer Networking
Classroom element
Business communication sessions and
much more..
Profile Builder (AI Powered)
An easy to use Resume, LinkedIn and Cover letter
preparation tool.
Resume Score: AI-Driven Resume Score
Real-time recommendations to improve
Match your resume to the JD and check
fitment
LinkedIn Profile Review.
Cover Letter creation
Just In Time Interview Prep (JIT)
For upcoming job interviews JITs are conducted
within 48 hours for eligible programs.
Tailored to job role and target domain
Real time feedback and tips for improvement
High Performance Coaching
Dedicated coaches working with you to identify
best suited career opportunities.
Help you define your value proposition
Lay out a Career Path and help you adhere
to your timelines and goals
Help you with interview preparations, finding
jobs in the market, salary negotiations and
other preparations as required
Career Mentorship Sessions
Get personalised career advice through 1-1
sessions with industry experts.
Goal setting for better employment results
Industry Readiness Assessment report
discussion
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UPGRAD
ALUMNI BENEFITS

upGrad RISE
Exclusively for upGrad Alumni, this initiative focuses on providing live lectures with industry experts,
holistic learning workshops with experts on topics such as mindfullness and remaining productive, fresh
academic content including new projects to work on!

Networking Opportunities
even post graduation
Our dedicated Alumni team organises
networking sessions so you can build,
connections with other working
professionals to support you in your
career journey for life.

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PROGRAM DETAILS &
ADMISSION PROCESS

DURATION PROGRAM START DATE

11 Months Please refer to the website for program start dates.

PROGRAM FEE
INR 99,000/- (Incl. taxes)

ELIGIBILITY
Graduation from a recognized University or professional qualification equivalent to a
bachelor’s degree'

SELECTION PROCESS

STEP-1 STEP-2 STEP-3

Complete
Application
Complete your application and submit
the required details. The Admissions
Committee will then review your
application - which includes your work
experience & educational background.
Get Shortlisted & Receive
the Offer Letter
Upon qualifying, an Offer Letter will
be sent to you confirming your
admission to the Executive Post-
Graduate Programme in Human
Resource Management.
Block your
seat
Block your seat with an initial
payment of INR 10,000 to
enroll into the Programme.
Begin your HRM journey

For further details, contact:

admissions@upgrad.com | 18002102020

COMPANY INFORMATION
upGrad Education Private Limited
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info@upgrad.com | 18002102020