About
MBA‑HRM at IIM Ranchi is a signature programme within the IIM ecosystem, designed for professionals who will shape the future of work. The programme develops leaders who can balance performance and wellbeing, design evidence-based people practices, and steward ethical, inclusive workplaces—all while understanding the broader business context.
Curriculum and Pedagogy
The curriculum is intentionally structured to build HRM capability across the full HR value chain. Year 1 includes a comprehensive sequence of core HRM function courses—Foundations of HRM, Recruitment & Selection, Learning & Development, Performance Appraisal & Management, and Total Rewards—alongside Industrial Relations, Labour Economics, and strong micro and macro OB. Importantly, Introduction to People Analytics is positioned as a compulsory Year‑1 course (Term III), enabling students to apply data-informed thinking to talent and organisational decisions. Cross-functional exposure to finance, marketing, operations, strategy and information systems ensures graduates can align HR strategy with organisational goals.
| Course | Credit |
| Accounting for HR Professionals | 3.0 |
| Marketing Management | 3.0 |
| Communication-I | 1.5 |
| Industrial Relations and Labour law | 3.0 |
| Business Ethics | 1.5 |
| Micro Organizational Behaviour | 3.0 |
| Foundations of HRM | 3.0 |
| Applied Statistics in HRM | 3.0 |
| Total: | 21.0 |
| Course | Credit |
| Learning & Development | 3.0 |
| Economics | 3.0 |
| Legal Aspects of Business | 1.5 |
| Corporate Finance | 3.0 |
| Recruitment & Selection | 3.0 |
| Macro organizational Behaviour | 3.0 |
| Market Intelligence for Employee Insight | 1.5 |
| The Entrepreneurial Manager | 1.5 |
| Communication -II | 1.5 |
| Total: | 21.0 |
| Course | Credit |
| Performance Appraisal & Management | 3.0 |
| Strategy | 3.0 |
| Operations Management & Research | 3.0 |
| Information System | 3.0 |
| Total Rewards Management | 3.0 |
| Introduction to People Analytics | 1.5 |
| Labour Economics | 1.5 |
| LEAP (Leadership Engagement & Praxis) | 3.0 |
| Total: | 21.0 |
| Elective Courses | Credit |
| Electives | 18 |
| Elective Courses | Credit |
| Minimum 3 credits of OB & HR courses | 15 |
| Elective Courses | Credit |
| Minimum 12 credits of OB & HR courses | 15 |
- Investment Banking & VC
- Applications of Behavioural & Experimental Finance
- Fixed Income Securities
- Business Valuation
- Investment Management
- Financial Risk Management
- International Finance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Financial Statement Analysis & Forensic Accounting
- Derivatives
- Financial Econometrics
- FinTech
- Bank Management
- Tax Planning and Administration
- Econometrics with Business Applications
- Industrial Organization
- International Economics and Global Markets
- Game Theory & Strategic Behaviour
- Economics of Multisided Business
- Money, Banking, and Finance
- India and World Economy
- Forecasting with Time Series Data
- IT Product Management
- Emerging Technologies in Industry 4.0
- Digital Transformation Strategies
- The Business of Artificial Intelligence
- Pricing Analytics
- Data Mining & Predictive Analytics
- Fundamentals of Business Analytics & Intelligence
- Data Analytics and Machine Learning Techniques
- Managing Innovation in the Digital Era
- Social Network Analysis using R
- Ecommerce
- Strategy for Analytics
- Supply Chain Analytics
- Advanced Predictive Analytics using R
- Marketing Intelligence & Marketing Analytics
- Decision Analytics with Business Applications
- Operations Analytics
- Data Science for Businesses
- Consulting in e-Governance: From Vision to Implementation
- Strategies for Information Systems Management
- Mobile Applications & M-commerce for Managers
- Text Analytics using R
- Social Media & Cognitive Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence in Business: An Introduction
- Consumer Behaviour
- Integrated Marketing Communication
- International Marketing
- Pricing
- Product and Brand Management
- Sales and Distribution Management
- BOP Markets: Perspectives & Solutions
- Digital Marketing
- Business to Business Marketing
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Marketing Analytics
- Retail Management
- Services Marketing
- Customer Relationship Management
- Entrepreneurial Marketing
- Neuromarketing and Consumer Neuroscience
- Sports and Entertainment Marketing
- Strategic Marketing
- Service Operations Management
- Dynamic Pricing and Revenue management
- Supply Chain Management
- Decision Making Tools and Techniques for Managers
- Project Management
- Data Analytics and Machine Learning Techniques
- Decision Analytics with Business Applications
- Operations Analytics
- Business Transformation using Lean Six Sigma (Advanced)
- Supply Chain Analytics
- Procurement and Materials Management
- Operations Strategy
- Logistics and Warehousing
- Negotiation & Conflict Management
- Leadership and Organizational Change
- Neuroscience for Managerial & Personal Effectiveness
- Talent Management for Business Managers
- Competitive & Cooperative Strategy (CCS)
- Corporate Strategy
- International Business Management
- Design Thinking & Innovation
- Simulations in Strategy
- Strategic Change and Transformation
- Management Consulting
- Strategic Tools and Techniques
- Current and Emerging Issues in Strategic Management
- System Thinking and Business Dynamics
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Management of Strategic Alliances
- Corporate Governance & Social Responsibility
- Business Models
- International Business Ethics
Signature Innovations and Curriculum Modernisation
In line with IIM Ranchi’s mission and values, programme restructuring has strengthened HR function readiness without sacrificing general management breadth. Institute-wide modernisation—such as expanding AI-related course offerings and embedding ethical perspectives—supports HRM students in building technology-enabled HR capabilities while maintaining responsible, people-first judgement. These changes improve effectiveness (better HR design and decision quality), efficiency (stronger diagnostics and process discipline), and impact (more humane and sustainable work outcomes).
Experiential Learning and Industry Interface
MBA‑HRM students engage with organisations through internships, practitioner sessions, and HR-focused live projects. The Social Impact Practicum further strengthens stakeholder sensitivity by encouraging students to apply OB/HRM insights to community and SDG-linked challenges—developing socially responsible HR leadership with practical relevance.
Career Outcomes and Recruiter Value
Recruiters value MBA‑HRM graduates for HR function mastery, strong interpersonal skills, and evidence-based people decision capability. Recent placement reporting indicates strong outcomes and growing PPO conversion, reflecting employer confidence in the programme’s applied and strategic HR orientation.
Milestones and Strengths
MBA‑HRM has emerged as a distinctive strength for IIM Ranchi—recognised for its integrated HR architecture, strong OB/HRM faculty base, and the curriculum’s alignment with contemporary workplace priorities such as people analytics, workforce wellbeing, and responsible leadership.
Merit cum Means Scholarship
Merit cum Means Scholarship
- Worth ₹1 crore every year
IIM Ranchi is committed to supporting meritorious students through the provision of 25 prestigious scholarships across MBA, MBA-HR, MBA-BA, and IPM. These scholarships are specifically designed to uplift and encourage academically outstanding individuals who face financial constraints. Our inclusive approach also entails providing additional weightage and recognition to differently-abled (divyangs) students, and students from the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories.
