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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The programme of MS 2: Management of Human Resources offered by Swayam is especially aimed towards those candidates who want to pursue a career in Human Resource Management without considering fees as a barrier. This course is available free of cost for the aspirants and helps them develop a critical interpretation of the various functions that an HR Manager has to undergo for the smooth run of his/her organisation. 

After graduating from this course, the candidates will gain a comprehensive insight into key HRM concepts, problems, and techniques. The course will consist mainly of four core roles of Human Resource Management, which include Employee Relations and Employment Relations, Compensation Management, Staffing Management, and Human Resource development.  

The experienced faculty of Swayam makes sure that the candidate leaves the programme only after mastering the required skills by making use of the interactive and knowledge-enriched contents provided to the students. 

The Highlights

  • Best-in-class instructors 
  • Online classroom      
  • Easy credit transfer 
  • Systematic approach 
  • Regional languages available 
  • Completed courses

Programme Offerings

  • Proctored exams
  • Weekly Assignments
  • Active local chapters
  • Online Forums
  • Audio/video lectures

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

What you will learn

Human Resource Management

Once the course is successfully completed by the students, they will be able to:

  • Give a description of HR Functions
  • Describe the meaning and major concepts about Human Resource Management
  • Consider the significance of HRM as both, a central management function as well as a field of study
  • Use the concepts learned throughout this course and apply them to manage human resources in your organisations

Who it is for

The course for MS 2: Management of Human Resources programme is advised to the following candidates:

  • Candidates wanting to pursue a career in management studies
  • Candidates who want to build a strong base for themselves before going for further studies
  • Candidates who are interested in the management of human resources
  • Candidates who want to excel in their existing organisations by earning a valuable certification

Admission Details

Candidates are requested to take a look at the steps mentioned below and follow them to procure admission in this course of MS 2: Management of Human Resources. 

Step 1: Follow this link to land on the homepage of the course:

https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nou23_mg06/preview

Step 2: Hover around to find the registration link for your course. If not available, proceed to step 3.

Step 3: Log in to the website using your login details. If you are a new user, you can log in using your Facebook, Google, or Microsoft account or simply just create a new account. The registration link should be available after logging in. 

Step 4: After clicking on the registering link, kindly proceed by providing your account details and successfully pay the registration fee for your course.

Please note: If the registration link is still not available after logging in, the candidates are advised to keep referring to the website for updates, as links will be available shortly.

The Syllabus

  • Unit-1 The changing social context and emerging issues

  • Unit-2 The concept and functions of Human Resource Management 

  • Unit-3 Structuring Human Resource Management 

  • Unit-4 Job analysis and Job design (Part 1)

  • Unit-4 Job analysis and Job design (Part 2)

  • Unit-5 Human Resource Planning

  • Unit-6 Attracting the talent: Recruitment, Selection, Outsourcing

  • Unit-6 Attracting the talent: Recruitment, Selection, Outsourcing
  • Unit-7 Socialisation, Mobility and Separation (Part 1)

  • Unit-7 Socialisation, Mobility and Separation (Part 2)
  • Unit-8 Competency mapping

  • Unit-9 Performance Planning and Review
  • Unit-10 Potential Appraisal, Assessment Centres and Career and Succession Planning

  • Unit-11 HR Measurement and Audit
  • Unit-12 Human Resource Development System
  • Unit-13 Training

  • Unit-14 Mentoring and performance coaching
  • Unit-15 Building roles and teams
  • Unit-16 Laws covering wages, welfare and benefits

  • Unit-17 Compensation strategy, structure, composition
  • Unit-18 Reward Management (Part 1)

  • Unit-18 Reward Management (Part 1)
  • Unit-19 Regulatory mechanisms in Industrial Relations
  • Unit-20 Dealing with Unions and Associations (Part 1)

  • Unit-20 Dealing with Unions and Associations (Part 2)
  • Unit-21 Industrial Democracy (Part 1)

  • Unit-21 Industrial Democracy (Part 2)
  • Unit-22 Grievance handling and discipline

Instructors

IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are the different benefits of this course provided by Swayam?

Following are the benefits that Swayam provides to its participants:

  • The best instructors that are efficient in providing appropriate knowledge and skills
  • Keep a check on your progress with the help of weekly assignments
  • Proctored Exams
  • An organised method of approach that would motivate the students towards driving to their goals
2: What are the eligibility criteria for taking this course?

There are no such eligibility criteria mentioned for the candidates for taking up this course. The thing to be kept in mind is that this is a postgraduate course, so an undergraduate degree is compulsory before taking up this course.

3: What is the course duration of this programme?

The course for MS 2: Management of Human Resources consists of a total of 60 videos, expanding over a duration of 16 weeks. The students will have to spend at least 80 hours to complete this course.

4: Mention some of the national coordinators of Swayam?

IIMB, UGC, NIOS, CBSE, NPTEL, AICTE, IGNOU, NITTTR and CEC.

5: Mention some of the study materials that will be extended to the students.

Following are the study materials that will be extended to the students:

  • Video lectures 
  • Readable as well as downloadable study materials prepared specially for the candidates
  • Test and quiz sets to assess the candidates about his preparations
  • Online forums for the purpose of clearing doubts of the candidates.

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