IIM Calcutta’s Executive Programme in Strategic Human Resource Management (EPSHRM), while recapitulating participants’ knowledge of the HRM domain at an operational level, seeks to build on it to develop a strategic perspective. This comprehensive programme will not only introduce you to key principles, policies, and practises of human resource management but will also make you future job-ready.
The programme begins with a brief overview of the basics of HRM, employee/industrial relations, leadership and talent management, and organisational culture, followed by an overview of the basics of strategy – both business and corporate strategy – and its link with HRM. The programme also covers general management topics that are relevant for SHRM, along with contemporary issues such as international HRM, managing platform economy workers, evolving issues in employee/industrial relations, HR Analytics, and millennial workers.
Pedagogy
The teaching approach will be highly interactive and deploy diverse pedagogical tools and techniques including online lectures, case studies, on-campus experiences, and self-assessment. In order to provide greater industry insights, practitioners would also be invited to share their experiences.
Key Learning Outcomes
This programme will provide the participants with :
- Distinguish between strategic and operational HRM
- Understand business strategy and corporate strategy
- Understand the relationship between strategic HRM, and business and corporate strategy
- Understand the integration of HRM with marketing, finance, and operations
- Understand the contemporary developments and challenges in HRM and employee/industrial relations
Programme Highlights
Designed to equip managers with global best practices in HRM
Campus immersion module of 5 days
Three-hour sessions held once a week by faculty and industry experts
Unique blend of multidisciplinary subjects
Peer-learning & networking opportunities
IIM Calcutta Executive Education Alumni status
Programme Delivery
Sessions will be conducted via a state-of-the-art Interactive Learning (IL) platform and delivered in Direct-to-Device (D2D) mode that can be accessed by learners on their Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, or Smartphone. Participants will be provided reading materials, etc., for each course, as and when required. They may also interact with the concerned faculty through e-mails/chat mode.
Campus Immersion
There will be 5 days of campus immersion at IIM Calcutta. It is mandatory for participants to attend the campus visit for successful completion of the programme. The campus visit will be conducted subject to the evolving pandemic situation and will depend on government and institute regulations, advisories, and guidelines related to the pandemic. In case the campus module is not confirmed due to any reason, the same will be included in the total number of online sessions
Who should attend?
- Middle and top-level managers with at least seven years of work/industry experience
- HRM background is not necessary
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) or equivalent or 2-year Master’s degree or its equivalent from institutions or universities recognised by UGC/AICTE/AIU/DEB
- Candidates should have 50% or higher in graduation to be eligible. Marks for all (3 or 4) years to be included for calculating graduation percentage
- Those candidates who have less than 50% marks in graduation but have more than 50% marks in post-graduation (from a recognised university) are also eligible for the programme
- Candidates should be working at the time of filling the application form
- Candidates should have a minimum of seven (7) years of full-time paid experience at the time of application, which should be after the graduation degree/qualifying degree is complete
- Final selection will be done by IIM Calcutta
*Internships and Training Experiences will not be considered in full-time work experience
Admission Criteria
- Participants will be selected based on their application and overall profile
- Select applicants may be interviewed by Programme Directors, if required
How It Works
Step 1
Select the course of your interest and register
Step 2
Receive Counselling from our Programme Advisors
Step 3
Pay the Preliminary Course Fee
Step 4
Get your documents verified & appear for Interview if applicable
Step 5
Obtain the Offer Letter and Give your Acceptance
Step 6
Complete Onboarding and commence Course
Programme Fee
The candidates must pay the fees using net banking/debit card/credit card. The expected application fee is as follows:
Particulars | Amount (₹)* |
Application Fee | ₹15,000/- + GST |
Total Fees (Excluding Registration Fee and including On-campus Stay***) | ₹4,50,000/- + GST |
Note:
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Installment Schedule
Date | Installment I | Installment II | Installment III | Installment IV | |
At the time of registration | Within one week of offer roll-out date | 10th March, 2024 | 10th June, 2024 | 10th September, 2024 | |
Amount (INR) | ₹4,600 + GST | ₹1,07,900 + GST | ₹1,12,500 + GST | ₹1,12,500 + GST | ₹1,12,500 + GST |
*GST @ 18% is applicable.
Important Dates
Application Closure Date | 24th September, 2023 |
Programme Start Date | 14th January, 2024 |
Programme End Date (tentative) | January 2025 |
Assessment & Evaluation
- Continuous evaluation components consists of class participation, case discussions, assignments, quizzes, project presentations, and final examination
- Examination/evaluation shall be conducted by IIM Calcutta
- Participants will be given any one of the following grades: “Excellent”; “Good”; “Fair”; or “Poor.” The cut-off marks for the grades will be revealed but not the actual marks obtained
Attendance Criteria
- Participants need a minimum overall attendance of 75% in order to complete the program
- Participants will not be awarded any certificate if they do not maintain the requisite attendance (75%). In this case the status of the participant will be “incomplete”
Course Certification
- Candidates who meet the minimum attendance criteria and do not receive ‘Poor’ grades in more than two courses will receive a ‘Certificate of Completion’ and the course-wise grades obtained will be mentioned in the certificate.
- Candidates who meet the minimum attendance criteria but receive ‘Poor’ grades in more than two courses will receive a ‘Certificate of Participation’. In such cases, the grade will not be mentioned in the certificate.
- Successful participants will also be accorded IIM Calcutta Executive Education Alumni status.
Sample Certificate
*Disclaimer: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of IIM Calcutta.


Module 1 (Part A) : Operational HRM
Module 1 (Part B) : Consultative role of HR Managers
Module 2A : Leadership and Talent Management at Work Place
Module 2B : Formal and Informal Organisation
Module 3 : Understanding Strategic Management
Module 4 : Business Strategies and SHRM
Module 5 : Corporate Strategies and HRM and International HRM
Module 6 : General Management Module
Module 7 : Campus Module
Class Timings:
Sundays 12:15 p.m. to 03:15 p.m.