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The Master of Science in HRD Psychology is a forward-thinking, two-year (four-semester) postgraduate programme crafted to develop future-ready leaders at the intersection of people management and behavioural science. Rooted in experiential learning, the curriculum immerses students in real-world internship projects and dynamic coursework, equipping them to address complex organisational challenges with evidence-based insight.
Students strengthen expertise across organisational behaviour, human resource management, knowledge management, market psychology, strategic management, organisational development and change, occupational health and safety, learning and development, compensation, industrial relations, and international HRM. Special emphasis is placed on interpersonal and managerial competencies through organisational communication, human relations at work, managerial competency and career development, and workplace counselling. Graduates emerge with the analytical, leadership and interpersonal skills essential for HR, talent management, consulting and organisational development roles.
Integrates organisational behaviour, HR management, learning & development, and workplace counselling for evidence-based people leadership.
Real-world internship projects, organisational development modules and dynamic coursework addressing complex workplace challenges.
Focus on managerial competencies, occupational health, employee empowerment, industrial relations and workplace counselling.
Graduates are equipped for dynamic HR, organizational consulting, employee wellness, and corporate leadership roles across leading domestic and global enterprises.
A cutting-edge postgraduate programme fusing behavioural sciences with strategic talent management, organizational consulting, and corporate leadership.
Programme Title: M.Sc.
Specialization: HRD Psychology
Duration: 2 Years
Study Mode: Full time
Core Academic Focus Areas: Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, Organisational Development & Change, Strategic Management, and Workplace Counselling & Well-being.
Practicals & Lab Training: Computer Applications in Psychology, HR Functions Practical, In-Basket Exercises, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), and Organisational Behaviour Profiling.
Learning Pathway: Startup Management & Enterprise Strategy, Knowledge Management Systems, and Occupational Health & Safety Standards.
A structured semester-wise roadmap covering core organizational psychology, advanced HR dynamics, practical labs, and strategic talent systems.
Review the mandatory academic qualifications and minimum score criteria required for admission.
Candidates with any Bachelor’s degree and with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ ST candidates) from a recognised University are eligible.
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PSO1: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of psychological theories and concepts relevant to organizational behavior, human resource management, organizational psychology, and workplace counselling.
PSO2: Apply psychological assessment tools, computer-based applications, and behavioral profiling techniques for organizational diagnosis, employee assessment, and HR interventions while adhering to professional ethics.
PSO3: Design and implement evidence-based psychological and HRD interventions for employee well-being, performance enhancement, organizational development, and change management in industrial and organizational settings.
PSO4: Conduct systematic research and apply HRD psychology principles during internships and field exposure using systematic techniques and HR analytics to develop data-driven solutions to real-world organizational and human resource challenges.
Key strengths, experiential learning, and strategic career advantages offered by the programme.
The M.Sc HRD Psychology programme integrates human behaviour, organizational dynamics, talent management, and strategic HR systems to develop future-ready leaders at the forefront of corporate behavioural science.
Through dynamic casework, in-basket simulations, and corporate internship projects, students master both qualitative people competencies and quantitative HR analytics required in modern workplaces.
Choosing this programme enables students to:
Graduates blend psychological acumen with business agility to optimize talent, nurture workplace culture, and drive organizational excellence.