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. Program Details 14

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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, 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, 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

1.23 CR
Highest Salary
700+
Industry Experts

50%
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 1 Capstone

32 Weeks 6 Weeks

Module Duration/ week Learner time

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

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.

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 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

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

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.

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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.

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.

Module - Talent Acquisition Analytics

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

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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

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.

Course
Learning 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.

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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.

Course
Business Communication Lecture: 2 Weeks

Module - Effective Business Communication

Topics Covered:
Effective Communication Strategies, Formats, and Templates Presentations to Technical and
Non-Technical Stakeholders

Course
Interview Skills Lecture: 2 Weeks

Module - Interview Skills

Topics Covered:
Build an effective resume
Create an outstanding LinkedIn profile
Apply strategies to tackle the job interview process
Develop negotiation strategies for successful salary negotiation

Course
Problem Solving Skills Lecture: 2 Weeks

Module - Problem Solving Skills

Topics Covered:
Structured Problem Solving using Frameworks.

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Course
HR Opearations Lecture: 3 Weeks

Module - HR Operations: Core Functions

Topics Covered:
- Select an HR operations portfolio for an organisation.
- Choose a HR Audit plan and assess the audit results for an organisation

Module - HR Operations: Outsourcing Models

Topics Covered:
- Select an HR outsourcing model for an organisation
- Assess the design criteria for an efficient HRIS

Course
Workforce Planning and Deployment Lecture: 3 Weeks

Module - Creating Workforce Plans

Topics Covered:
Apply the process of WFP to create a workforce plan to meet the business/project requirement

Module - Enhancing Resource Utilisation

Topics Covered:
Apply various resource utilisation strategies to optimise the billibility of resources

Course
Capstone Project Lecture: 6 Weeks

Module - Capstone Project

Topics Covered:
Carry out independent research/analysis and devise an innovative solution for a real-world problem

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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
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

upGrad Career Fairs

Recruitment Drive to connect you with
the best talent admirers in the industry Just In Time Interview Prep (JIT)
Get access to a wide range of For upcoming job interviews JITs are conducted
opportunities and find the perfect job within 48 hours for eligible programs.
Participate in group projects and
Tailored to job role and target domain
challenges with exciting rewards
Real time feedback and tips for improvement
Apply your learnings to real industry
problems

High Performance Coaching

Interview Preparation Dedicated coaches working with you to identify
best suited career opportunities.
Pre-recorded content on topics such as:
Help you define your value proposition
Profile building, communications, etc Lay out a Career Path and help you adhere
Problem solving approach to your timelines and goals
Approaching guesstimates Help you with interview preparations, finding
Domain specific interview question jobs in the market, salary negotiations and
bank and much more.. other preparations as required

Personalised Industry Session Career Mentorship Sessions

90-minute sessions over the weekend Get personalised career advice through 1-1
by leading industry experts sessions with industry experts.
Session categories: Career, Technical Goal setting for better employment results
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..
Disclaimer: Career services are subject to change. Please refer to the website or speak to our Admission Counsellor for
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PROGRAM DETAILS &
ADMISSION PROCESS

DURATION PROGRAM START DATE PROGRAM FEE

11 Months Please refer to the website ₹ 1.1 Lacs (Including taxes)
for program start dates.

ELIGIBILITY
Candidates with less than 3 years of work experience will need to be graduated from a
recognised university with at least 50% in their graduation.
Candidates with 3+ years of work experience will need to be graduated from a recognised
university without any limitation on the passing percentage.

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 Block your
the Offer Letter seat
Upon qualifying, an Offer Letter will Block your seat with an initial
be sent to you confirming your payment of INR 10,000 to
admission to the Executive Post- enroll into the Programme.
Graduate Programme in Human Begin your HRM journey
Resource Management.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS, CONTACT

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1800 210 2020
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Disclaimer: Program fee and payment options are subject to change. Please refer to the website for updated details or speak to
our admission counsellor.

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