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M.A. (Human Resource Management)
Master of Arts in Human Resource Management

Duration:	2 Years
Level:	Post Graduation
Type:	Degree
Eligibility:	Graduate or Equivalent

M.A. Human Resource Management or Master of Arts in Human Resource Management is a postgraduate Management course. Human Resource Management covers the subject Human Resource Management. Human Resource Management is the management of an organization's employees. While human resource management is sometimes referred to as a "soft" management skill, effective practice within an organization requires a strategic focus to ensure that people resources can facilitate the achievement of organizational goals. The duration of M.A. in Human Resource Management is mostly of two academic years but it may vary from institute to institute. The syllabus of the course is divided into four semesters.

M.A. Human Resource Management Eligibility

The candidates should complete their B.A. degree under any recognized University or College in Arts stream.
The marks of admission for this course may vary from institute to institute. In various colleges and Universities it conducts entrance exams plus interview for the admission of the students.

M.A. Human Resource Management Syllabus

The below mentioned syllabus is provided by the Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore since 2008-09.

Sem. I
Sr. No.	Subjects of Study
1	Principles of Management
2	Principles of Human Resource Management
3	Organizational Behavior
4	Communicational Skills for Managers
5	Group Dynamics
6	Stress Management
Sem. II
1	Quantitative Techniques for Managers
2	Labor Legislation
3	Training and Development
4	Industrial Relations and Labor Welfare
5	Human Rights
6	Entrepreneurial Development
7	Compensation Management
Sem. III
1	Organizational Development
2	Strategic HRM
3	HR Information System
4	Research Methodology
5	HRM in Knowledge Based Organizations
6	Global HRM
7	Essentials of Human Resource Development
Sem. IV
1	Human Aspects of Productivity
2	Counseling Skills for Managers
3	Human Resource Accounting
4	Project / Dissertation with viva voce

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M.A. Human Resource Management Course Suitability

Those who are willing to go for teaching fields at higher degree level i.e. college and university level both in private and government institutions are suitable for it.
They should have good interpersonal communication and interaction is the major skill required for this profession, as HRM are the mediators between employers and employees.
Candidates must have patience, flexibility and ability to get on with all types of people as it necessary for it and leadership quality and time management skills also will be counted for this career.
They should be able to work as a team member, they should possess good organizational skills, should be able to coordinate all the individuals as a team and make them work together.

How is M.A. Human Resource Management Course Beneficial?

They can for jobs in corporate houses, multinational companies, banking and financial institutions and public and private sector industries.
They can also have jobs relating to recruitment, training and development, job appraisal, promotion, keeping an eye on the idleness of employees, maintaining good employer and employee relations, maintaining all personal records and implement career development programs.
They have also the option of going for higher degree programs such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. for further research studies.
They can also join teaching jobs in the schools and colleges after having passed certain degrees such as B.Ed. and NET exam.

M.A. Human Resource Management Job Types