Human Resource Management deals with the systematic approach of dealing the workforce in an organization. It mainly involves the general strategies which are framed for the successful functioning of any organization. People are always regarded as the most valuable asset in any organization.

HRM is a function within the organization which includes the recruitment & training as well as the management of employees in an effective manner. It is this function which fosters the achievement of the organizational goals by providing a positive work environment to the employees. HRM, as such is the most important link between the organization and the employees. There are many graduate level and diploma courses in Human resource management.

Human resource Management courses in India

• Diploma in Human Rights
• Post Graduate diploma in Human resource management
• MA – Human resources
• Post graduate Diploma in Human resource Development and Industrial Harmony.
• Post Graduate Diploma in HRM and Information Technology
• Post graduate Diploma in Human resource Development
• Certified Course in Human Rights
• Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM)
• Master of Human Resource and Organizational Development (MHROD)

Eligibility Criteria for HRM course

The general eligibility criteria’s for joining to any courses related to Human Resource Management being that the candidates should be a graduate in any discipline. The graduation should be from any recognized college or universities. The diploma courses will be normally for a period of 1 year where as the Post graduate programs will be for duration of 2 years. Many MBA courses also offer HRM as part of their specialization during the 2nd   year of the commencement of the courses.

Entrance Exams

There are different institutes who conduct entrance exams for admission in to various courses related to the Human Resource management courses. The most common entrance exams for admission in to these courses are CAT (Common Aptitude Test), MAT (Management Aptitude Test), XAT conducted by the Xavier Management Institutes etc. CAT is conducted by the IIM’s where as MAT is conducted by All India Management Association etc.

Job Prospects after HRM course

HRM courses have ample opportunities as such because the mere functioning of every organization depends on this. The HR systems in every organization have extended from generally maintaining the employee information to recruitment, compensation management, strategic planning etc. The job opportunities in this sector are diverse. The job profiles includes-

• HR Generalists
• Recruitment specialists
• Placement co-coordinators
• HR auditing
• Salary administrators
• Compensation analysts
• HR training
• Lab our Relations manager
• Payroll Manger

People management is an important skill in this field. The job profiles may vary in HR; hence the most important factor in this field is experience.  Only through experience one can finally reach a good position. The candidates should select the role according to their interests.

Some of the Colleges Offering HRM in India

• Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA)
• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune (SIBM
• Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai (NMIMS)
• Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies [JBIMS]
• XLRI, Jamshedpur
• Kristu Jyanthi College, Bangalore
• Andhra University
• P S G College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
• Christ College, Bangalore
• Dr.V N Institute of Management studies, Bombay

The very existence of every organization depends on the very existence of Human resource function. Hence, the development of this function will enhance the development of the organization as a whole. Hence, those who are good at people management skills can opt for this course.