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The Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management also known as Ph.D. is a postgraduate academic degree that deals with higher-level research and study in Human Resource Management. This programme takes 3-4 years full time and as you progressed through the course, you are exposed to core HR areas such as recruitment, compensation, organisational behaviour, labour relations, training, etc. The key parts of the curriculum include: research skills, dissertation and other advance courses like Strategic Human Resource Management, International Human Resource Management, Diversity Management, etc. The course prepares students to take up research/ academic positions or leadership roles in large
Accepted national-level management entrance tests for admission are UGC NET Management including HR, CSIR UGC NET Social Science including Management, GATE Statistics, ICAR AIEEA PG. Passing these test makes the candidates qualify for admission in addition to issue such as the relevant Master’s degree, research proposal experience etc. University conducted tests and interviews also play a role for the admission process to select the most qualified candidates for the few available program slots.
| Course Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management |
| Duration | 3 to 5 years |
| Course Level | Doctorate |
| Eligibility | Master's degree in Human Resource Management or related field, minimum 55% marks (varies by college) |
| Top Colleges | Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore, Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI), University of Delhi, Jamia Millia Islamia |
| Entrance Exam | UGC NET, JRF, university-specific entrance exams |
1. Candidates with a Master’s degree in business administration MBA, human resource management or any other relevant field from any recognized university with minimum of 55% marks.
2. Satisfy an entrance test such as UGC NET, GATE or any other test that may be conducted by a university/institute. There are some institutes which honour direct admission on the basis of merit.
3. A short and concise research prospectus of the intended doctoral study in terms of the area of interest and the extent of the research.
4. Institute’s preferred experience: Most of the institutes expect the candidates to possess the previous work experience in the human resource domain of 2- 3 years.
5. Intensive quantitative and qualitative research, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
6. Preliminary approval for conducting personal interviews to gauge research potential and subject knowledge. Recommendation letters also have weightage.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Human Resource Management | HRM Functions, HR Planning, Recruitment, Selection |
| Organizational Behavior | Motivation, Leadership, Organizational Culture, Change Management |
| Industrial Relations | Labor Laws, Collective Bargaining, Industrial Disputes, Employee Relations |
| Talent Management | Talent Acquisition, Development, Engagement, Retention |
| Organizational Development | OD Interventions, Organizational Change, Performance Improvement |
| Research Methodology | Research Design, Data Analysis, Statistical Tools, Qualitative Research |
| Human Resource Development | Training, Development, Performance Appraisal, Career Management |
| Compensation and Benefits | Compensation Theories, Wage Administration, Benefits Administration |
| Employee Relations | Employee Engagement, Conflict Resolution, Grievance Handling, Discipline Management |
| International Human Resource Management | Global HRM, Cross-Cultural Management, Expatriate Management |
| Dissertation | Original Research Work, Research Proposal, Thesis Writing |
| Job Profile | Specialization | Average Salary (per annum) |
|---|---|---|
| HR Manager | Talent Management | ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 20,00,000 |
| Organizational Development Consultant | Organizational Development | ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 30,00,000 |
| Industrial Relations Specialist | Industrial Relations | ₹ 10,00,000 - ₹ 18,00,000 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | Compensation and Benefits | ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 |
| HR Researcher | Research Methodology | ₹ 8,00,000 - ₹ 15,00,000 |
| Talent Acquisition Specialist | Talent Management | ₹ 9,00,000 - ₹ 16,00,000 |
| Learning and Development Manager | Human Resource Development | ₹ 10,00,000 - ₹ 20,00,000 |
| Employee Relations Manager | Employee Relations | ₹ 9,00,000 - ₹ 17,00,000 |
| Global HR Manager | International Human Resource Management | ₹ 18,00,000 - ₹ 35,00,000 |
| HR Analytics Specialist | HR Analytics | ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 |
