/HeroSection.webp)
Department of Psychology / M.Sc HRD Psychology
The Master of Science in HRD Psychology is a forward-thinking, two-year (four-semester) postgraduate programme crafted to develop future-ready leaders at the intersection of people management and behavioural science. Rooted in experiential learning, the curriculum immerses students in real-world internship projects and dynamic coursework, equipping them to address complex organisational challenges with evidence-based insight.
Students strengthen expertise across organisational behaviour, human resource management, knowledge management, market psychology, strategic management, organisational development and change, occupational health and safety, learning and development, compensation, industrial relations, and international HRM. Special emphasis is placed on interpersonal and managerial competencies through organisational communication, human relations at work, managerial competency and career development, and workplace counselling. Graduates emerge with the analytical, leadership and interpersonal skills essential for HR, talent management, consulting and organisational development roles.
Integrates organisational behaviour, HR management, learning & development, and workplace counselling for evidence-based people leadership.
Real-world internship projects, organisational development modules and dynamic coursework addressing complex workplace challenges.
Focus on managerial competencies, occupational health, employee empowerment, industrial relations and workplace counselling.
Graduates can launch careers in HR, talent management, organisational development, workplace counselling and people analytics.
A two-year postgraduate pathway building people management, behavioural science and leadership competencies for organisational roles.
Programme: Master of Science in HRD Psychology
Duration: 2 Years / 4 Semesters (Full-Time Postgraduate Programme)
Mode: Full-Time Postgraduate Programme
Academic Focus: Organisational behaviour, HR management, learning & development, organisational development, workplace counselling and people analytics
Practical Component: Real-world internship projects, experiential coursework and applied organisational projects
Pathway: HR, talent management, organisational development, consulting, workplace counselling and higher studies
Review the mandatory academic qualifications and minimum score criteria required for admission.
Candidates with any Bachelor’s degree and with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) from a recognised University are eligible.
Looking for a programme that matches your interests?
Find Programmes by InterestOutcome-based learning that builds people management, behavioural science and leadership competencies for organisational roles.
Understanding of organisational behaviour, human resource management, knowledge management and strategic people practices.
Competence in learning and development, talent management, managerial competency and career development frameworks.
Ability to design and implement organisational development and change initiatives for enhanced effectiveness.
Skills in workplace counselling, occupational health, employee empowerment and fostering workplace well-being.
Knowledge of industrial relations, labour laws, compensation systems and ethical people management practices.
Strong interpersonal, communication and managerial competencies for leading people and driving organisational growth.
Modern organisations need leaders who understand both people and systems. A postgraduate programme that blends human resource development with behavioural science prepares graduates to drive organisational growth, foster workplace well-being and create meaningful change.
The M.Sc HRD Psychology programme immerses students in experiential learning, real-world projects and a comprehensive curriculum spanning organisational behaviour, talent management, learning and development, and workplace counselling.
Choosing this programme enables students to:
With a strong foundation in psychology and HR best practices, graduates are prepared to lead people functions and contribute to organisational effectiveness.