Executive Programme in Human Resource Management

• Understanding People

  • Personality

  • Perceptions and Biases

  • Motivation

• Team dynamics in hybrid and virtual environment

• Human judgement & decision-making risks

• Leadership

• Leading and Managing Change

• 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

• 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.

• Basics of Finance

• Data Science and HRM

• Marketing Concepts Applied to HR

• 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

• 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

Note: These topics may be covered in any of the above modules or during the campus visit.

The programme is designed for mid-career and evolving professionals with a minimum of two years and a maximum of twenty years of work experience. This includes HR managers, HR business partners, talent acquisition specialists, learning and development professionals, line managers with people management responsibilities, and business leaders looking to formalise their understanding of strategic HRM. Professionals from non-HR functions such as finance, operations, or sales who wish to transition into or collaborate more effectively with HR are also well-suited for the programme.

The programme fee for the IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Human Resource Management is Rs. 3,66,000 plus GST and processing charges. Flexible EMI options are available, with repayment tenures of up to 48 months. At an indicative EMI, the programme can be pursued for approximately Rs. 12,500 per month, making it financially accessible for working professionals. Existing IIM Calcutta Executive Education alumni are eligible for a 5% discount on the programme fee.

Participants who successfully complete all evaluation components and maintain a minimum attendance of 75%, including the mandatory campus immersion, receive a Certificate of Completion from IIM Calcutta. They are also awarded the IIM Calcutta Executive Education Alumni Status, granting access to a network of over 32,000 executive alumni, an IIM Calcutta domain email ID, the alumni portal, newsletters, and a 5% discount on future IIM Calcutta programmes.

The programme includes a six-day campus immersion at the IIM Calcutta campus in Joka, Kolkata. Attendance at this campus visit is mandatory for successful completion of the programme. The immersion provides participants with in-person access to IIM Calcutta faculty, peer networking, hands-on workshops, and case discussions in a residential setting. On-campus accommodation is available on a twin-sharing basis during this period.

The curriculum spans seven modules covering the full spectrum of human resource management. These include Basics of HRM covering recruitment, performance management, and compensation; Organisational Behaviour and Leadership in the Digital Age; Talent Management including competency mapping and coaching; Strategic HRM; General Management for HR covering finance basics, data science, and marketing concepts applied to HR; HR Analytics and AI covering Generative AI use cases, agentic AI for HR, and human-AI collaboration; and Emerging Trends in HRM covering DEI, cross-cultural HRM, psychometrics, and ESG. The curriculum is designed to address both the micro and macro dimensions of people management.

The programme dedicates a full module to HR Analytics and AI, covering digital transformation in HRM, quantitative techniques for people decisions, Generative AI use cases in HR, and the emerging field of agentic AI for HR functions. Participants learn how AI tools can be applied across talent acquisition, workforce planning, performance management, and employee engagement. This makes the EPHRM one of the few executive HR programmes in India to formally incorporate AI-led HR transformation into its core curriculum.

The Executive Programme in Human Resource Management is delivered through live online sessions held every Saturday from 6:45 PM to 9:45 PM, requiring approximately three hours per week. In addition, participants are expected to allocate time for assignments, group projects, and pre-reading, bringing the typical weekly commitment to around five to six hours. Session recordings are available for up to seven days after each session for revision purposes.

No. An HR background is not a prerequisite for the Executive Programme in Human Resource Management. The programme explicitly welcomes line managers, business leaders, and professionals from non-HR functions who manage people or work alongside HR teams. Past participants have included professionals from finance, operations, sales, and consulting backgrounds who used the programme to build structured people management capabilities and transition into more strategic roles.

While IIM Calcutta and Emeritus do not guarantee job placement or career progression, the programme is designed to equip participants for senior people management roles. Past participants have reported greater confidence in contributing to business strategy, stronger capability in HR analytics and workforce planning, and improved effectiveness in talent management and leadership roles. The IIM Calcutta Executive Education Alumni Status also opens access to a professional network across industries, which participants frequently cite as a long-term career asset.

For HR professionals looking to move from operational execution to strategic HR leadership, the EPHRM offers a structured, IIM Calcutta-certified pathway to close that gap. The programme's strength lies in its combination of rigorous academic content from one of India's top-ranked business schools, the practical relevance of its curriculum including HR Analytics, Generative AI in HR, DEI, and Strategic HRM, and the peer learning opportunity within a diverse cross-industry cohort. Participants consistently rate the faculty quality and real-world applicability of the programme as its standout strengths. For professionals with up to twenty years of experience who want to elevate their HR leadership capabilities with institutional credibility, the EPHRM is a well-regarded choice.