Executive Programme in Human Resources Management (EPHRM)

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Functional Programmes

About Programme

There is an increasing appreciation of the role of human resources in the success of organizations across the entire industry spectrum. Both line managers and HR experts need to understand and respond to HRM challenges at the “organizational” and “employee” levels of analysis. Further, the policies and processes must be identified after understanding the organizational context. Given that the context might be changing fast and becoming uncertain, organizations must develop nimble and flexible systems.

This programme takes a customer-oriented approach toward managing human resources wherein the HR Managers and Leaders understand their role in dealing with various stakeholders whether they are inside or outside the organizational boundaries.

This program aims to cover the canvas of HRM at both macro and micro levels to equip the line managers dealing with human resources and human resource managers with contemporary knowledge and practices informed by valid findings from research. It intends to cover Operational HRM, Leadership, Strategic HRM, International and cross cultural HRM issues.

The program covers essential aspects of behavioral science, again focusing on the behavior of both entities- employees and organizations. At a micro level, the program discusses personality and attitudes, perceptions, values; motivation; group behavior; leadership issues, at a macro level, the discussion includes issues of organization design, structure, organization culture.

The program addresses important issues of acquisition, retention, and management of talent, rewards design, and learning and development, knowledge management, and evolving industrial/employee relations. The program covers the important techniques of competency mapping, assessment center design, strategic fit analysis, HR analytics, etc. It also deals with specific HRM issues of representative industries like healthcare, IT, professional services, financial services, sales and services, and manufacturing.

The program also attempts to address contemporary issues in the context of new technologies such as AI/ML, emerging forms of work such as GIG and WFH, DEI (Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion), and HR analytics. Further, participants will be exposed to selected topics from the domains of finance and accounting, statistics, economics applicable to HRM to provide a holistic perspective on decision making.

Learning Outcome: The program intends to enhance participants’ understanding of:

Human Resource Management policies and practices of acquisition, compensation, reward, and performance appraisal supporting customer-oriented and growth strategies.

Differences and complementariness in Product, Manufacturing, Sales and Service work, and their HRM systems.

Understanding of Personality dimensions, motivation, teamwork, leadership at the micro level

Macro issues related to Organization design, structure, culture

Talent management

Strategic Human Resource Management issues of “best practices”, “fit”, and “flexibility” across industries - IT, Healthcare, Sales and services, and Manufacturing.

International/Cross-Cultural issues in HRM

Selected aspects of Industrial Relations in contemporary context

New forms of work, technology and their implications for HR Leaders

Programme Content

Module-1: Basics of Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management System, and Context.

Recruitment, Selection, and Induction

Performance Management

Compensation and Reward Management

Contemporary Industrial/Employee Relations issues

Module-2: Organisational Behaviour & Leadership in the Digital Age

Understanding People

Personality
Perceptions and Biases
Motivation

Personality

Perceptions and Biases

Motivation

Team dynamics in hybrid and virtual environment

Human judgement & decision-making risks

Leadership

Leading and Managing Change

Module-3: Talent Management

Contemporary challenges of Talent management

Competency mapping and assessment centers (including 360 – degree feedback)

Development of people – Role of training in Talent Management

Coaching and Mentoring

Module-4: Strategic HRM

HRM Strategy/Policy Choices in Service and Product (Manufacturing) Industry

Best Practices (High Performance work systems), Best Fit approach to SHRM

Horizontal and Vertical fit in SHRM- HR system properties and Balanced Scorecard

HRM analytical Framework for services.

Managing Human Resources in dynamic environments-Flexible HRM Systems

Strategic HRM issues\ In representative industries- healthcare, IT, sales/services/ manufacturing.

Module-5: General Management for HR

Basics of Finance

Data Science and HRM

Marketing concepts applied to HRM

Module-6: HR Analytics & AI

Digital Transformation and HRM

HR Analytics

Quantitative techniques for HRM

Gen AI Use-cases in HR

Agentic AI for HR: Concepts, Capabilities, and Real-World Applications

Human-AI Collaboration at Work

Emerging Trends in HRM

International / Cross-Cultural Issues in HRM

Designing experiential intervention for L&D

Managing DEI (Diversity Equality and Inclusion) and ESG

Use of Psychometrics in HRM

Alumni Benefits

LDP participants who complete the programme successfully become the Alumni of IIMC Executive Education, which currently has over 35,000 members.

LDP Alumni are given an email-id in the IIM Calcutta domain.

LDP Alumni can register in the IIM Calcutta Alumni portal either with this email-id or with their personal email-ids. The IIM Calcutta Alumni portal is a common platform for Alumni of all programmes of the Institute to interact with each other and stay connected with the Institute.

The Institute shares newsletters, important news and articles about the Institute and its activities, the achievements of the Institute's faculty, staff, students and alumni, upcoming events and programmes etc., on the portal.

Alumni can post their achievements, write about jobs or LIVE project opportunities for other alumni to see.

The IIM Calcutta alumni network can also be accessed on mobile phones through the mobile app.

Executive Education Alumni are entitled to a discount of 5% on the programme fee if they opt to do another LDP.

By using the different features of the IIM Calcutta portal, alumni across programmes can engage with each other in many meaningful ways. It is up to the alumni themselves to leverage the platform

Pedagogy

The pedagogy will be highly interactive. It will leverage the use of technology. It will consist of a judicious blend of lectures, real-life case studies, quizzes and assignments.

Programme Audience

Graduates (10+2+3)/Diploma (10+2+3)/Post-graduate from AICTE or UGC-approved University (currently employed) in any discipline with 50% marks. [aggregate- considering results of all years (e.g., 3 or 4 together)]

Minimum 2+ years of work experience as on the Programme Start Date i.e., Technical Orientation Date

Candidates should be working when filling out the application form and in case non- working candidates who are interested in enrolling can submit their application; however, the selection will remain at the discretion of the Programme Directors only.

SOP is mandatory

Testimonials

"This programme allowed me to take a step back and view HR from a strategic perspective. Coming from a finance background, this was a significant shift that challenged me and sparked a new passion. EPHRM by IIM C gave me the confidence to embrace this transition. The faculty were outstanding, offering not only deep expertise but also global perspectives and practical insights that made learning truly impactful. What made the journey even more enriching was the peer group. Engaging with professionals from diverse industries sparked meaningful conversations, challenged my thinking, and introduced me to new ways of addressing people-related challenges. Today, I see HR not just as a support function, but as a key driver of change, culture, and performance. This experience has reshaped my vision of the HR I aspire to beadaptive, influential, and aligned with the broader mission and values of the organization."

Sreedevi Mahadevan

Portfolio Administrator at FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank

"Ive always believed that stepping outside your comfort zone is key to growing in your careerand this programme gave me that exact opportunity. The Executive Programme in Human Resource Management by IIM Calcutta helped me move beyond the operational aspects of HR and think more strategically. The faculty didnt just teach conceptsthey challenged our thinking. The real-world case studies, interactive sessions, and peer conversations helped me see HR as a driver of business transformation. One of the biggest shifts for me was in mindset. I began to think not just about managing people or processes, but about influencing leadership, culture, and long term strategy. If youre an HR professional ready to take the next big step, this programme is more than just a learning experience. Its a platform to grow into the kind of HR leader who drives meaningful impact."

Deepkunwar Bawa

Batch: 15

"I was at a stage in my career where I was ready to expand my perspectiveto move beyond operational responsibilities and contribute more strategically to the business. The Executive Programme in Human Resource Management by IIM Calcutta gave me that opportunity. The sessions were not just informativethey were eye-opening. They helped me connect HR practices to larger business goals and made me more confident in contributing at a strategic level. One thing that really stood out was learning alongside professionals from different industries. The peer discussions, faculty insights, and real-world case studies pushed me to step out of my comfort zone and look at HR through a much broader lens. Looking back, I can say this experience has truly elevated how I see my rolenot just as an HR professional, but as a key part of the leadership team."

Aditi Samanta

HR Business Partner at Bajaj Finance

"As an HR leader, Ive always believed that staying relevant means constantly evolvingand this programme came at the perfect time in my journey. The Executive Programme in Human Resource Management by IIM Calcutta helped me stretch my thinking. It challenged me to reimagine how HR can influence not just people outcomes, but business outcomes. The sessions were thought-provoking, the faculty were deeply insightful, and the peer interactions brought in a variety of perspectives that made the learning richer and more practical. What stood out most for me was the shift from being process-driven to becoming people- and purpose-driven. Thats where true leadership begins. If youre looking to reimagine your role in HR, to lead with influence and insight this programme is a fantastic platform to do that. Its an investment that truly pays off in how you show up as a leader."

Divya Rao

Batch: 15

"This course gives a lot of insights on the current prospective in HR-Functions and HR Policies. With the very knowledgeable faculties and properly designed course, this course helped make concepts clearer and made sense in everyday activities."

Asha Yadav

HR Director at Innovative Minds

"The course has a deep insight of Human Resource Management. I have learnt a lot from various case studies taught in the class. The professors also helped to understand the HR policies."

Tanushree Bose

Batch: 15

"The programme helped me in two ways. Firstly, it has helped me in understanding some core issues within HR General Management. Secondly, it helped in the strategic thinking of how some concern issues can be dealt with."

Rahul Mandava

Senior Vice President at ANAROCK

"The programme helped me in filling my skill gaps and build a solid professional network. The programme took me back to my college days and the last 12 months have been very satisfying and fulfilling."

Nishant Nirav

Batch: 15

"This course has a real time exposure to a world class Institute and professors. EPHRM12 sessions were full of learning and were very engaging and impactful."

Himanshi Bharadwaj

Bank of America, AVP-talent Acquisition APAC

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Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

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