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DETAILS
The MBA in Human Resource (HR) prepares the students on subjects like Digital Human Resource Management, Compensation Management etc. The emphasis is on developing critical as well as analytical thinking in the specialized area through case studies, projects, workshops, masterclasses by industry experts, among other pedagogical tools.

Duration of Program
2 years (4 Semesters)

Seats
60*
DESIGN YOUR OWN DEGREE
UPES’ curriculum framework is holistic in its overall structure and yet focuses on the individual need of the student to discover, experience, explore and challenge. Along with the core subject, students have the option to choose from subject-focused specialisations. They are also allowed to choose minor/exploratory subject from other schools at UPES that are: School of Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Law, School of Business, School of Health Sciences, School of Design, School of Modern Media, and School of Liberal Studies.
Further, based on the multifaceted needs of the global workplace and evolving lifestyles, the curriculum offers Signature and Life-Skills courses through School for Life. To round off this learning experience, students are required to do mandatory internships in the social sector, government/public sector, and industry. The combinations available for students to pick and choose from are endless, ensuring both depth and width of knowledge.
- Human Resources Manager
- Human Resource Generalist
- Staffing Director
- Technical Recruiter
- Executive Recruiter
- Compensation Manager
- Human Resource Executive
- Employee Education Consultant
- Human Resource Entrepreneur
- Employees Relations Manager
- Director of HR Training and Development
- Non-Profit Human Resource Experts
- Human Resource Consultant
- International Human Resource Professional
Minimum 50% marks in Class X & XII and Graduation. Graduation From a recognized University in any stream.
UPESMET / National Level Exams/ CUET followed by Personal Interview
Course Credits
Course | Credits | Percentage |
Major Foundation | 30 | 27% |
Major Core | 32 | 29% |
Specialization | 6 | 5% |
Dissertation | 6 | 5% |
Life Skills | 10 | 9% |
Signature | 9 | 8% |
Minor/Exploratory | 15 | 14% |
Internships and Industry Visit | 3 | 3% |
Total | 111 | 100% |
SFLI Total | 34 | 31% |
SEMESTER I
Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
HRES 7002 | Management Principles and Organisational Behaviour | 3 |
MKTG 7001 | Marketing Management | 3 |
ECON 7006 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
FINC 7010 | Accounting for Managers | 3 |
DSQT 7001 | Quantitative Methods | 3 |
HRES 7004 | Business Communication | 3 |
LSCM 7001 | Operations Management | 3 |
DSIT 7013 | Spreadsheet modelling | 3 |
SLICL01 | Learning How to learn | 2 |
SLICL02 | Living Conversations | 2 |
TOTAL | 28 |
SEMESTER II
Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
HRES 7007 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
FINC 7019 | Financial Management | 3 |
DSRM 7002 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
DSQT 7002 | Operations Research | 3 |
Labour Legislations | 3 | |
HRES 8004 | Industrial Relations | 3 |
DSBA 7005 | Business Analytics | 3 |
Specialization Paper I | 3 | |
INDT 7101 | Industrial Visit | 1 |
SLICS01 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
SLICL03 | Leadership and Teamwork | 2 |
Minor/Exploratory I | 3 | |
TOTAL | 33 |
SEMESTER III
Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
STGM 8001 | Strategic Management | 3 |
HRES 7009 | Performance Management | 3 |
HRES 8006 | Training and Development | 3 |
Specialization Paper II | 3 | |
SIIB 8101 | Summer Internship | 2 |
DIST 8101 | Dissertation I | 2 |
SLICL04 | Design Thinking | 2 |
SLICS02 | Ethical Leadership in the 21st Century (Human Values and Ethics) | 3 |
Minor/Exploratory II | 3 | |
TOTAL | 24 |
SEMESTER IV
Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
Cross-Cultural and Global HRM | 3 | |
LSCM 8001 | Project Mgmt. & Contract Administration | 2 |
SCGM7001 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
DIST 8102 | Dissertation II | 4 |
SLICS03 | Environment and Sustainability - Himalaya Fellowship | 3 |
SLICL05 | Working with Data | 2 |
Minor/Exploratory III | 3 | |
TOTAL | 20 |
Specialization Paper I
Digital HR | 3 |
Specialization Paper II
Compensation Management | 3 |
Life Skills
Life Skills | Credits | |
Learning how to learn | 2 | Life Skill I |
Living Conversations | 2 | Life Skill II |
Leadership and Teamwork | 2 | Life Skill III |
Design Thinking | 2 | Life Skill IV |
Working With Data | 2 | Life Skill V |
Signature
Signature | Credits | |
Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 | Signature 1 |
Ethical Leadership in the 21st Century (Human Values and Ethics) | 3 | Signature II |
Environment and Sustainability - Himalaya Fellowship | 3 | Signature III |
- Human Resources Manager
- Human Resource Generalist
- Staffing Director
- Technical Recruiter
- Executive Recruiter
- Compensation Manager
- Human Resource Executive
- Employee Education Consultant
- Human Resource Entrepreneur
- Employees Relations Manager
- Director of HR Training and Development
- Non-Profit Human Resource Experts
- Human Resource Consultant
- International Human Resource Professional
Minimum 50% marks in Class X & XII and Graduation. Graduation From a recognized University in any stream.
UPESMET / National Level Exams/ CUET followed by Personal Interview
Course Credits
Course | Credits | Percentage |
Major Foundation | 30 | 27% |
Major Core | 32 | 29% |
Specialization | 6 | 5% |
Dissertation | 6 | 5% |
Life Skills | 10 | 9% |
Signature | 9 | 8% |
Minor/Exploratory | 15 | 14% |
Internships and Industry Visit | 3 | 3% |
Total | 111 | 100% |
SFLI Total | 34 | 31% |
SEMESTER I
Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
HRES 7002 | Management Principles and Organisational Behaviour | 3 |
MKTG 7001 | Marketing Management | 3 |
ECON 7006 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
FINC 7010 | Accounting for Managers | 3 |
DSQT 7001 | Quantitative Methods | 3 |
HRES 7004 | Business Communication | 3 |
LSCM 7001 | Operations Management | 3 |
DSIT 7013 | Spreadsheet modelling | 3 |
SLICL01 | Learning How to learn | 2 |
SLICL02 | Living Conversations | 2 |
TOTAL | 28 |
SEMESTER II
Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
HRES 7007 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
FINC 7019 | Financial Management | 3 |
DSRM 7002 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
DSQT 7002 | Operations Research | 3 |
Labour Legislations | 3 | |
HRES 8004 | Industrial Relations | 3 |
DSBA 7005 | Business Analytics | 3 |
Specialization Paper I | 3 | |
INDT 7101 | Industrial Visit | 1 |
SLICS01 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
SLICL03 | Leadership and Teamwork | 2 |
Minor/Exploratory I | 3 | |
TOTAL | 33 |
SEMESTER III
Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
STGM 8001 | Strategic Management | 3 |
HRES 7009 | Performance Management | 3 |
HRES 8006 | Training and Development | 3 |
Specialization Paper II | 3 | |
SIIB 8101 | Summer Internship | 2 |
DIST 8101 | Dissertation I | 2 |
SLICL04 | Design Thinking | 2 |
SLICS02 | Ethical Leadership in the 21st Century (Human Values and Ethics) | 3 |
Minor/Exploratory II | 3 | |
TOTAL | 24 |
SEMESTER IV
Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
Cross-Cultural and Global HRM | 3 | |
LSCM 8001 | Project Mgmt. & Contract Administration | 2 |
SCGM7001 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
DIST 8102 | Dissertation II | 4 |
SLICS03 | Environment and Sustainability - Himalaya Fellowship | 3 |
SLICL05 | Working with Data | 2 |
Minor/Exploratory III | 3 | |
TOTAL | 20 |
Specialization Paper I
Digital HR | 3 |
Specialization Paper II
Compensation Management | 3 |
Life Skills
Life Skills | Credits | |
Learning how to learn | 2 | Life Skill I |
Living Conversations | 2 | Life Skill II |
Leadership and Teamwork | 2 | Life Skill III |
Design Thinking | 2 | Life Skill IV |
Working With Data | 2 | Life Skill V |
Signature
Signature | Credits | |
Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 | Signature 1 |
Ethical Leadership in the 21st Century (Human Values and Ethics) | 3 | Signature II |
Environment and Sustainability - Himalaya Fellowship | 3 | Signature III |
Non Examination Pathway
MBA Admissions through National Level Tests**
Students having minimum eligible MAT /CMAT 2023 score of 70 Percentile will be exempted from UPES Management Entrance Test and will only be called for Group Discussion and Interview if qualified. Valid 50 percentile and above score of CAT 2022/ XAT 2023 A score of minimum 400 or above for GMAT, a score of 120 and above in NMAT 2022 / 23 scores will also be accepted.
**Upto 30% seats shall be filled through National Level Tests category (CAT/MAT/XAT/NMAT). Incase candidates for such seats are not available, UPES has the right to fill these seats through MBA (UPESMET)