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IIM Calcutta Executive Programme In Strategic Human Resource Management

A 12‑month IIM Calcutta executive programme (live online with mandatory campus immersion) that equips experienced HR and people‑leaders with strategy, HR analytics and talent frameworks to align people practices with business outcomes.

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Duration
12 Months
Current batch / intake
Batch 08
Learning format
Live Online & Campus Immersion
Program fee
₹4,74,500
Program start
10 January 2027
Apply by
18 October 2026
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC)

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC)

IIM Calcutta Executive Programme In Strategic Human Resource Management

A 12‑month IIM Calcutta executive programme (live online with mandatory campus immersion) that equips experienced HR and people‑leaders with strategy, HR analytics and talent frameworks to align people practices with business outcomes.

Duration 12 Months
Mode Live Online & Campus Immersion
Program Fee ₹4,74,500
Apply By 18 October 2026

Program Overview

IIM Calcutta’s Executive Programme in Strategic Human Resource Management is a 12‑month executive-level certificate designed to shift HR practitioners from operational execution to strategic leadership. The programme blends live weekend online sessions with faculty-led case discussions, practical tools and two short campus immersions to apply learning in a peer cohort of experienced professionals.

The curriculum links core HR topics (talent acquisition, performance management, reward design, labour law) with business strategy, leadership, international HR and HR analytics. Participants practise translating strategy into HR systems, use data-driven HR techniques, and develop people‑centred interventions that support organisational imperatives.

Designed for working professionals (minimum seven years’ full-time experience), the programme emphasises real-world application through case studies, projects and campus workshops, and culminates in IIM Calcutta Executive Education alumni recognition for successful completers.

Why consider this program

Key highlights and core differentiators that set this program apart.

IIM Calcutta Executive Education credential and alumni status

Live weekend online classes via Direct‑to‑Device plus mandatory campus immersion (two campus visits totalling five days)

Curriculum linking operational HR with strategic business frameworks and HR analytics

Weekend schedule tailored for working professionals with faculty-led case methodology

Access to IIM Calcutta faculty, invited practitioners and peer cohort networking

What you may gain

Core capabilities, strategic skills, and managerial frameworks you will acquire.

  • Align HR strategy with business goals to drive measurable organisational impact.
  • Optimally deploy and position workforce to meet long-term strategic objectives.
  • Transform HR into a strategic driver that contributes to efficiency, growth and executive decision-making.
  • Implement integrated HR techniques (culture, structure, personnel) to maximise employee potential.
  • Create sustainable competitive advantage by leveraging talent to support business strategy.

Program at a glance

Essential delivery mode, timeline, and candidate eligibility at a glance.

Career level
Mid-Level
Mode
Live Online & Campus Immersion
Language
English
Certification
Certificate
Application status
Open

Curriculum / Course Content

Comprehensive breakdown of course modules, masterclasses, and hands-on projects.

(Part A): Operational HRM – Link to SHRM

  • Manpower and Succession Planning

  • Building Employer Brand and Effecting Selection of Talent

  • Developing Advanced Training and Development Framework

  • Performance Management for Goal Alignment, Motivation, and Development

  • Reward and Compensation Design to Attract, Retain, And Motivate Employees

  • Labour Laws and its Impact on Businesses/Organisations

(Part B): Consultative role of HR Managers

  • Designing and Running Assessment/Developmental Centres

  • Developing Competency Framework

  • Implementing 360-degree Feedback Processes

  • Managing Change

(Part A): Leadership and Talent Management at Workplace

  • Transactional and Transformational Leadership

  • Understanding and Mapping Leadership Styles (Personality, Big 5)

  • Developing Employee Engagement

  • Team Building and Team Working

(Part B): Formal and Informal Organisation

  • Structural Choices for Effective Organisational Outcomes

  • Organisation Culture and its Impact on Organisational Outcomes

- Societal and Cross: Cultural Challenges

Understanding Strategic Management

  • Strategy versus Operations Distinctions

  • Strategy Formulation

  • Industry Level Analysis

  • Competitive Strategy

  • Resource Based View on Firms

  • Value Chain Analysis

  • Planned versus Emergent Strategies Campus Module 1

  • Introduction to SHRM

  • AI in HRM-1

  • Psychometrics in HRM

Business Strategies and SHRM

  • Universal, Contingency, and Configurational Views on SHRM

- Aligning HRM Policies to The Business Strategies/Organisational Goals: Cost Leadership, Innovation, Technology, Differentiation on Services or Quality

- Fit/Alignment Analysis Framework: Horizontal Fit and Vertical Fit

- Horizontal Fit: HRM System Properties of Complementarities

- Vertical Fit: Balanced Score Card Framework

  • HRM Flexibility to Manage VUCA Environment

  • Creating HR (Real) Options to Manage VUCA Environment

Corporate Strategies and HRM and International HRM - Conglomerates versus Standalone Businesses: SHRM Issues

  • HRM Issues in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): Due Diligence of HRs and Cultural Integration

  • HRM Issues in Managing Joint Ventures (JVs): Managing Marriage of Equals

  • Turnaround Management

  • Strategic International HRM

  • Institutional and Cultural Analytical Framework

- International HRM Approaches: Geocentric, Polycentric, and Ethnocentric

  • Managing Expatriation and Repatriation challenges

  • HRM Issues in Global Production Chains

- Global Institutional Frameworks: WTO Vs ILO; Rights vs Interests Debate

General Management Module - Analytics in HRM: Statistics

  • Understanding Financial Statements

Campus Module 2

  • Contemporary Issues in HRM: GIG Economy and Workers, Contemporary Concerns for Work and Workers

- Application of Emerging Technologies to HRM Processes: AI in HRM - 2, Chatbots, and so on

  • Designing and Implementing Experiential Learning and Development Exercises

The above curriculum is subject to change as per emerging industry trends and academic requirements by the institute

Learning format and experience

Format, class schedules, campus immersion details, and evaluation criteria.

Study format

Mode and time commitment

Mode
Live Online & Campus Immersion
Duration
12 Months
Live learning

Class schedule

Sunday · 12:15-15:15 · Weekly · Every Sunday: 12:15 to 3:15 PM (IST)

In-person experience

Campus component

Engage in practical learning and network with peers during a five-day campus experience.

  • There will be two campus immersion of five total days, which will be scheduled in the first quarter and the end of the programme, respectively.

  • It is mandatory for participants to attend the campus visit for successful completion of the programme.

  • The campus visits will be conducted subject to the institute regulations, advisories, and guidelines related to the pandemic.

  • Study material for participants will be sent electronically. A few textbooks may be handed over during first campus visit.

  • In case the campus module is not confirmed due to any reason, the same will be included in the total number of online sessions.

Learning approach

How you will learn

  • Highly interactive teaching approach delivered via an Interactive Learning (IL) platform (Direct-to-Device)

  • Live online lectures and weekend sessions led by IIM Calcutta faculty and invited practitioners

  • Case studies and real-world, case-based teaching methodology

  • On‑campus immersion modules for practical, faculty-led interaction

  • Self-assessments and continuous learning resources

Assessment

How learning is evaluated

  • Continuous evaluation through class participation, case discussions, assignments, quizzes and project presentations

  • Final examination and overall evaluation conducted by IIM Calcutta

  • Participants graded as: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor (cut-offs revealed; raw marks not disclosed)

  • Attendance requirement: minimum 75% overall; certificate not awarded if attendance

Eligibility and admissions

Eligibility criteria, work experience requirements, and admission steps.

Who this program is for

  • HR Managers: HR professionals aiming to integrate people practices with business needs and improve HR systems across industries.

  • Mid-Level Leaders: Team leaders and people managers who want to connect operational HR work to business goals and improve talent management.

  • Senior Professionals: Designed for those with over 10 years’ experience preparing for strategic HR leadership roles.

  • Business Partners: HR business partners seeking to broaden strategic influence and align HR policies with organisational objectives.

  • Industry Specialists: Professionals from IT, healthcare, BFSI, manufacturing and other sectors seeking sector-specific HR strategic tools and applications.

Eligibility criteria

Work Experience:

  • Minimum of seven years of full-time paid experience post-graduation

Educational Requirements:

  • Graduation (10+2+3 / 10+2+4 / 10+2+2 / 11+1+3) from a recognised university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU)

  • Candidates should have 50% or higher in graduation to be eligible; marks for all (3 or 4) years to be included for calculating graduation percentage

  • Candidates with 50% in post-graduation (from a recognised university) are eligible

Employment Status:

  • Must be employed at the time of application

Selection:

  • Final selection by IIM Calcutta
Minimum qualification
Graduate
Experience
5-10yrs

Admission and selection process

Admission criteria

  • Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) or equivalent; or two-year Master’s degree or its equivalent from institutions/universities recognised by UGC/AICTE/AIU/DEB

  • Candidates should have 50% or higher in graduation to be eligible (all years included in calculation)

  • Candidates with 50% in post-graduation are eligible

  • Must be employed at the time of application

  • Minimum seven years of full-time paid experience after graduation

Selection criteria

  • Selection based on the applicant's overall profile

  • Select applicants may be interviewed by Programme Directors, if required

  • Final selection will be done by IIM Calcutta

  • Minimum 75% attendance is mandatory for programme completion; no certificate will be issued without requisite attendance

Alumni connection

Graduates gain official alumni recognition and lifetime networking privileges.

  • Membership of IIM Calcutta Executive Education alumni community (noted as a community of over 35,000 members)

  • Access to a dedicated alumni portal and communications (newsletters, updates)

  • IIM Calcutta domain email ID provision (where stated)

  • Ability to post jobs or live project opportunities to the alumni network

  • 5% discount on fees for another LDP programme offered by IIM Calcutta

Important Dates

Key application deadlines, batch commencement dates, and intake schedules.

Application Deadline 18 October 2026
Program Start Date 10 January 2027

Date notes

Campus immersion dates: two campus immersions totalling five days (scheduled in the first quarter and at programme end). Campus visits are mandatory but subject to institute and government advisories (e.g., pandemic-related changes); if campus module is not confirmed it will be incorporated into online sessions.

Fees and Financing

Tuition fees, flexible installment schedules, and available financing options.

Total Programme Fee₹4,74,500
Fee or instalmentAmountDue date / termsNotes
Processing / Application Fee₹15,000—Processing fee of ₹15,000 (refundable if profile rejected by IIM Calcutta subject to deduction of ₹2,500 administrative charges)
Total Course Fee (incl. processing fee)₹4,74,500—Total fee stated on page; GST @18% applicable extra
Instalment I₹1,14,500Within one week of offer roll-outInstalments inclusive of convenience fee; *GST @18% is applicable
Instalment II₹1,15,0006th March, 2027Instalments inclusive of convenience fee; *GST @18% is applicable
Instalment III₹1,15,0006th May, 2027Instalments inclusive of convenience fee; *GST @18% is applicable
Instalment IV₹1,15,0006th July, 2027Instalments inclusive of convenience fee; *GST @18% is applicable

Fee notes

  • Total course fee is ₹4,74,500 plus applicable GST (page states GST @18% is applicable).

  • Processing/Application fee / Processing fee: ₹15,000.

  • Processing fee of ₹15,000 is refundable if participant profile is rejected by IIM Calcutta subject to a deduction of ₹2,500 as administrative charges.

  • Fees mentioned are exclusive of GST; any extra payment due to changes in applicable taxes during the programme tenure will be borne by the student.

  • Instalments are inclusive of convenience fee.

  • Campus stay: accommodation on twin‑sharing basis; campus stay costs are included as noted in fee table.

  • Refund exceptions: registration fee/non‑refund situations include candidate rejecting the offer or application rejected due to incomplete documents/information or ineligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about the program, admissions, curriculum, and policies.

The IIM Calcutta strategic human resource management programme spans twelve months, combining weekend online sessions with a 2 three-day campus immersion. It is structured to support working professionals without disrupting full-time roles that offer a deep dive into strategic concepts in human resource leadership.

The total course fee is ₹4,74,500 plus GST. It includes all sessions, campus stay, and learning materials. This executive program in human resource management offers instalment options to make the fee structure more manageable for employed learners.

The course covers operational HRM, performance, leadership, organisational culture, business strategy, international HR, and HR analytics. These modules provide a complete understanding of strategic human resource management and its practical relevance in competitive business environments.

To be eligible, you must have a bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of full-time, post-graduation work experience. You must also be currently employed. Selection for this strategic HR certification is based on profile evaluation and may include interviews.

Yes, this programme offers strategic human resource management certification upon successful completion. You will receive a certificate from IIM Calcutta and gain alumni status, provided academic performance and attendance criteria are met as outlined by the institution.

All sessions are conducted live via an interactive platform, making this one of the more engaging human resources certification online offerings. Faculty deliver sessions in real time, encouraging participation and reflection on workplace application.

Yes. It focuses on strategic planning, people management, and analytics—essential areas for senior HR roles. This makes it one of the most suitable strategic HR courses for professionals moving into higher responsibility positions.

This course goes beyond foundational skills. It links HR with business strategy, international frameworks, and analytics. It stands apart from traditional HR learning by being one of the focused strategic HR courses online for experienced professionals.

This is among strategic HR management courses that use case studies, online lectures, self-assessments, and campus learning. The structure supports both academic understanding and application, suitable for experienced professionals handling organisational change and planning.

No. While helpful, an HR background is not mandatory. This human resource management certificate accepts applicants from different sectors aiming to build or transition into strategic HR capabilities with a business-focused perspective.

Certificate Details

IIM Calcutta Certificate of Successful Completion (awarded by IIM Calcutta to participants who meet minimum attendance requirements and do not receive 'Poor' grades in more than two modules). Participants meeting attendance but with 'Poor' grades in more than two modules receive a Certificate of Participation. Submission of programme feedback and attendance at mandatory campus module are conditions for completion.

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Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC)

The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC) is a public business school located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It was the first IIM to be established in India and is consistently ranked as one of the top management institutes in the country and Asia. IIMC offers various postgraduate, doctoral, and executive education programs in management. The institute is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, case-based learning approach, and strong industry connections. It has a diverse student body and faculty, and a strong alumni network consisting of successful business leaders and entrepreneurs.

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