MBA in Human Resource Management (HRM) at SIMS – Empowering Future HR Leaders

The MBA in Human Resource Management (HRM) at Sahrdaya Institute of Management Studies (SIMS), Kodakara, affiliated with the University of Calicut, is designed to develop dynamic HR professionals equipped to lead workforce transformation and foster organizational excellence. This specialization focuses on the strategic and operational aspects of managing human capital, a key driver of success in today’s competitive business environment.

At the core of our MBA HRM program is the belief that people are an organization’s most valuable asset. Through an immersive curriculum, students gain the skills to align talent strategies with business goals, foster employee engagement, and cultivate a high-performance culture.

The program begins with a foundational course in Human Resource Management and expands through a diverse range of electives: Human Resource Planning and Retention,

Management of Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits Management, Competency-Based Human Resource Management, Management of Change and Organisational Development, HR Analytics, Performance Management, Managing Self and Others, Industrial Relations, and International Human Resource Management.

These courses ensure our students are well-versed in both strategic HRM principles and practical people management skills needed in global and local contexts.

At SIMS, we believe in an experiential learning approach. Our HRM students benefit from: Business simulation tools that mimic real-world HR decision-making, Live data-driven HR projects that develop analytical and problem-solving capabilities, Engagements with HR practitioners through industry talks, panel discussions, and mentoring, and Collaborative HR projects with industry partners in areas like recruitment, training, and performance evaluation.

This real-time exposure ensures that our graduates are workplace-ready and equipped to meet the evolving demands of the HR profession.

Career Opportunities: An MBA in HRM from SIMS opens doors to a wide range of career roles, including:

  • HR Business Partner
  • Talent Acquisition Manager
  • Training and Development Specialist
  • Compensation Analyst
  • HR Analyst
  • Industrial Relations Manager

By combining academic rigor with practical insights, SIMS empowers students to become strategic HR leaders in the modern workplace.