M.Sc HRD Psychology - Kristu Jayanti University

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About the Programme

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.

People Management & Behavioural Science

Integrates organisational behaviour, HR management, learning & development, and workplace counselling for evidence-based people leadership.

Experiential & Applied Learning

Real-world internship projects, organisational development modules and dynamic coursework addressing complex workplace challenges.

Leadership & Workplace Well-being

Focus on managerial competencies, occupational health, employee empowerment, industrial relations and workplace counselling.

M.Sc HRD Psychology students
CAREER PATHWAYS

Future Careers

Graduates are equipped for dynamic HR, organizational consulting, employee wellness, and corporate leadership roles across leading domestic and global enterprises.

Career Roles

Human Resource Executive
HR Business Partner
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Recruitment Specialist
Learning and Development Specialist
Training and Development Executive
Organisational Development Executive
Employee Engagement Specialist
Employee Relations Executive
Performance Management Specialist
Talent Management Specialist
Organisational Behaviour Consultant
HR Analytics Associate
Employee Well-being Specialist
Career Development Specialist
Research Associate

Employment Sectors

Corporate Organisations
Human Resource Management Departments
IT and IT-enabled Services
Consulting Firms
Recruitment and Staffing Agencies
Learning and Development Organisations
Talent Management Firms
Organisational Development Consultancies
Employee Assistance and Workplace Well-being Services
Banks and Financial Institutions
Manufacturing and Industrial Organisations
Healthcare Organisations
Educational Institutions and Universities
NGOs and Social Sector Organisations
Government and Public Sector Organisations
Start-ups and Business Enterprises
FOR A COMPLETE ACADEMIC PICTURE

Programme At a Glance

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.

CURRICULUM MATRIX

Programme Matrix

A structured semester-wise roadmap covering core organizational psychology, advanced HR dynamics, practical labs, and strategic talent systems.

Semester I

Organisational Behaviour
Computer Applications in Psychology
Human Resource Management
Human Resource Functions Practical
Knowledge Management
Organisational Psychology
Entrepreneurial Skill Development

Semester II

Strategic Management
In-Basket Exercises
Organisational Development and Change Management
Human Resources Information Systems
Workplace Counselling
Occupational Health and Safety
Organisational Behaviour Profiling Practical
Startup Management
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Eligibility Criteria

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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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

Targeted competencies, behavioural profiling proficiency, and strategic HRD leadership achieved by graduates.

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.

YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS

Why Choose this programme ?

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:

  • People Management & Behavioural Science: Integrates organizational behaviour, HR management, knowledge management, and workplace counselling for evidence-based people leadership.
  • Experiential & Applied Learning: Real-world internship projects, organizational development modules, in-basket exercises, and HR information systems.
  • Leadership & Workplace Well-being: Focus on managerial competencies, occupational health, employee empowerment, industrial relations, and workplace counselling.
  • HR Analytics & Strategic OD: Data-driven decision making using psychometric profiling, statistical tools, and performance management models.
  • Corporate Exposure & Internships: Active industry collaborations, field visits, and organizational immersion projects across Fortune 500 companies and startups.
  • Career Advancement: Pathway to leadership roles in talent acquisition, organizational consulting, HR business partnering, learning & development, and executive coaching.

Graduates blend psychological acumen with business agility to optimize talent, nurture workplace culture, and drive organizational excellence.