About the Department
The Department of Management Studies offers the Human Resource Management specialization with a focus on developing professionals who can understand, manage, and lead people-centric operations in organizations. The HR specialization emphasizes strategic HR practices, employee relations, training & development, labor laws, and talent acquisition. The department nurtures future HR leaders through experiential learning, workshops, simulations, and industry exposure.
About the Course & Curriculum
The HR specialization in the M.B.A. program is a 2-year postgraduate curriculum affiliated to Anna University and approved by AICTE. It is designed to equip students with knowledge in human capital management, organizational behavior, and people development strategies across various sectors.
Key Subjects in HR Specialization
- Human Resource Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Industrial Relations and Labour Laws
- Training & Development
- Performance Appraisal and Compensation Management
- Talent Acquisition and Retention
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Employee Welfare and Grievance Handling
- Leadership and Change Management
- Cross-Cultural and International HRM
- HR Analytics and MIS
- Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Skills
Curricular Highlights
- HR case studies and mock interviews
- Summer internship in HR departments of reputed firms
- Industrial visits and role-play simulations
- Final semester HR project/dissertation
About the Laboratory / Facilities
- Digital Language Lab for communication and personality development
- HR Simulation and Assessment Center
- Case Study and Role-Play Studio
- HR Analytics using Excel, SPSS, and Tableau
- Resume Building and Interview Practice Rooms
- Access to HR journals, labor law handbooks, and employment policy manuals
- To develop competent HR professionals with a blend of academic knowledge, ethical values, and practical skills.
- To create change agents capable of fostering healthy work environments and organizational growth.
- To promote leadership development and emotional intelligence in business settings.
To be a leading HRM education hub producing people-focused leaders and strategists who excel in managing talent, driving culture, and building high-performance organizations.
Graduates of HR specialization can pursue rewarding careers such as:
- Human Resource Manager / Executive
- Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Learning & Development (L\&D) Officer
- Industrial Relations Manager
- HR Business Partner
- Compensation and Benefits Analyst
- Employee Engagement Specialist
- Training Manager / Behavioral Coach
- Public Relations and CSR Officer
- HR Consultant / Freelance Trainer
Top Recruiting Sectors :
IT & ITES, Manufacturing, Healthcare, FMCG, Retail, BFSI, Education, Hospitality, and Government Sectors.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university (B.A., B.B.A., B.Com., B.E., etc.)
- Admission through TANCET or as per Anna University and Tamil Nadu Government norms
- Minimum pass percentage as specified by the university for PG admissions