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M.Sc. | Psychology (HRDM)

Postgraduate program focusing on the application of psychology in human resource development and management. Provides knowledge and skills to manage human resources effectively. Covers subjects such as organizational behavior, talent management, training and development, and performance management. Emphasizes the integration of psychological principles and practices in HR functions. Includes case studies, practical exercises, and internships in HR settings. Taught by experienced faculty with expertise in HR and psychology.

duration

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Programme type

Full time

Programme Regulation

2024-2025
2023-2024

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should have passed in any degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST/Cat-1 candidates) from a recognized university.

Key Features

  • The programme aims to provide a strong foundation of theory and practice in specific fields that will enable students to utilize their experience at the university in their field of work.
  • Special emphasis is laid on the development of critical thinking, analytical ability, written and oral presentation skills. This is a vibrant and dynamic undergraduate programme, supported by ongoing research at the School of Social Sciences & Humanities.

Scope and Objective

  • The programme aims to provide a strong foundation of theory and practice in specific fields that will enable students to utilize their experience at the university in their field of work.
  • Special emphasis is laid on the development of critical thinking, analytical ability, written and oral presentation skills. This is a vibrant and dynamic undergraduate programme, supported by ongoing research at the School of Social Sciences & Humanities.

Programme Structure

The computer science syllabus for each semester is as given below:

The computer science program at CMR University is ranked highly and is often compared to the top computer science engineering colleges in Karnataka.
  • Personality Theories
  • Behavioural Statistics -1
  • Learning and Development
  • Personality Assessments (Practicals)
  • Industrial Psychology
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Mental Health at Workplace
  • Mental Health at Workplace (Practicals)
  • Internship
  • Common core Courses
  • Research Methodology
  • Behavioural Statistics -II
  • Elective Course 1
  • Elective Course 2
  • Elective Course 3
  • Elective Course 4
  • Elective Course 5
  • Interdisciplinary Elective I
  • Internship
  • Common Core Courses
  • Basic Counseling Skills
  • Basic Counseling Skills (Practicals)
  • Elective Course 6
  • Elective Course 7
  • Elective Course 8
  • Elective Course 9
  • Elective Course 10
  • Interdisciplinary Elective II
  • Internship
  • Common Core Courses
  • Corporate Counselling
  • Corporate Counselling (Practicals)
  • Interdisciplinary Elective III
  • Dissertation(D1+D2)
  • internship (I1+I2+I3+I4)

Elective Course 1

  • HRM
  • Principles of Management

Elective Course 2

  • Leadership and Development
  • Emotional Intelligence and Managerial Effectiveness

Elective Course 3

  • International HRM
  • HRD

Elective Course 4

  • Integrated Talent Management
  • Organisational Change and Management

Elective Course 5

    • Performance Management
    • Business Ethics

Elective Course 6

  • Compensation Management
  • Consumer Behavior

Elective Course 7

  • Industrial Relations and Labor Laws
  • Entrepreneurship Management

Elective Course 8

  • Strategic Management
  • Diversity Management

Elective Course 9

  • Organisational Development and Intervention
  • Employee Engagement

Elective Course 10

    • Positive Psychology
    • HR Analytics

Programme Assessment

  • Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS): The university follows CBCS, which allows students to choose courses and earn credits based on their performance
  • Grades and GPA: Students are awarded grades for each course in a semester, and their Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) is calculated to measure their academic performance. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is used to evaluate the overall performance of a student across all semesters.
  • Prescribed Curriculum: Each program has a prescribed curriculum or Scheme of Teaching and Evaluation, which includes the required courses, laboratories, and other degree requirements. It also incorporates SWAYAM and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offered by reputed institutions.
  • Auditing Courses: Students have the option to audit courses, which allows them to gain additional exposure without the pressure of obtaining a grade. This can give them an advantage in placements.
  • Evaluation System: The evaluation of students is comprehensive and continuous throughout the semester. It consists of Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) and Semester End Examination (SEE). CIE and SEE carry equal weightage of 50% each, resulting in a total evaluation of 100 marks for each course, regardless of its credit value.
  • Assessment Methods: Before each semester, faculty members may choose assessment methods such as assignments, seminars, quizzes, group discussions, case studies, practical activities, class presentations, industry reports, etc., with suitable weightage for each.
  • Semester End Examination: A Semester End Examination is conducted for all registered courses at the end of each semester. However, some courses that already have Continuous Internal Evaluation may not require a SEE. 
  • Makeup Examinations: Students who fail the Semester End Examination in one or more courses are eligible for makeup examinations, which provide an opportunity to retake the failed exams and improve their grades.

Programme Outcome

  • The programme provides a strong foundation of theory and practice in specific fields that will enable students to utilize their experience at the university in their field of work.
  • Special emphasis is laid on the development of critical thinking, analytical ability, written and oral presentation skills. This is a vibrant and dynamic undergraduate programme, supported by ongoing research at the School of Social Sciences & Humanities.

Course Outcomes


M SC (HRDM) Course Outcomes

What expertise will you gain?

Understanding of human behavior in the workplace

Knowledge of organizational behavior and dynamics

Skills in talent acquisition, management, and development

Competence in performance evaluation and appraisal

Application of psychological principles in HR practices

Problem-solving and decision-making skills in HR contexts

Career Opportunity

  • HR manager
  • Talent acquisition specialist
  • Training and development coordinator
  • Organizational development consultant
  • Employee relations manager
  • HR analyst

Placements at

CMR University

200+ Recruiters, Pre-Placement modules from first semester focus on employability, emphasis on experiential learning, extensive focus on Internships, Training for competitive examinations – CAT, GRE, TOEFL, CMAT, Bank PO, and more.

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FAQs

Two years.

Written test and interview.

Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 50% marks. Other equivalent qualifications may also be considered.

Yes, the MSc course at CMR University provides students with practical training and internship opportunities as part of the curriculum.

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