P.G. Diploma in HRM and Industrial Relations

About the Programme

The One-Year PG Diploma in HRM & Industrial Relations provides specialized knowledge in Labour Laws, Trade Unions, Social Security, Occupational Safety, AI & Employment Law and practical clinical training. Designed for law graduates, HR professionals, and industrial relations officers.

Duration: 1 Year (2 Semesters) | Total Credits: 40

Course Structure

S.N.	Course Code	Course Name	Credits
1	HRM-IR-A	RESEARCH METHODOLOGY	04
2	HRM-IR-B	LABOUR LAW: EVOLUTION AND CONSTITUTIONAL BASIS	04
3	HRM-IR-C	LAW GOVERNING TRADE UNIONS	04
4	HRM-IR-D	INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES & STANDING ORDERS	04
5	HRM-IR-E	LAW ON SOCIAL SECURITY I	04
6	HRM-IR-F	LAWS ON SOCIAL SECURITY II	04
7	HRM-IR-G	OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH AND WORKING CONDITIONS	04
8	HRM-IR-H	ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND EMPLOYMENT LAW (SEMINAR-I)	03
9	HRM-IR-I	CLINICAL TRAINING, FIELD WORK AND SEMINAR PRESENTATION (SEMINAR-II)	03
10	HRM-IR-J	RESEARCH PROJECT	04
Total Credits			40

Detailed Syllabus - Click to Expand

1. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Module I: Foundations of Research and Legal Research

Meaning, Nature, Objectives, Scientific Method, Doctrinal & Non-Doctrinal, Socio-Legal Research, Ethics, Plagiarism

Module II: Research Problem, Design & Literature Review

Identification of Problem, Research Questions, Variables, Research Design, Gap Identification

Module III: Methods of Legal Research

Doctrinal, Statutory, Case Law, Historical, Comparative, Empirical, Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed Method

Module IV: Data Collection & Tools

Primary/Secondary Sources, Legal Databases, Sampling, SPSS/Excel, AI Tools in Legal Research

2. LABOUR LAW: EVOLUTION AND CONSTITUTIONAL BASIS

Module I: Foundations

Concept, Nature, Evolution, Labour Jurisprudence, Welfare State, Laissez-Faire, Labour as Human Rights

Module II: Constitutional Framework

Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Right to Livelihood, Legislative Competence, Judicial Interpretation

Module III: International Standards

ILO, Core Conventions, Decent Work Agenda, Global Supply Chains

Module IV: Labour Reforms

First & Second NCL, LPG, Informal Sector, Overview of 4 Labour Codes 2019-2020

3. LAW GOVERNING TRADE UNIONS

Module I: Evolution

Concept, Functions, History, Constitutional Framework, ILO Freedom of Association

Module II: Registration & Legal Status

Registration, Cancellation, Rights, Immunities, Funds, Recognition under IR Code 2020

Module III: Collective Bargaining

Collective Bargaining, Agreements, Workers Participation, Works Committees

Module IV: Contemporary Challenges

Multiplicity, Informal Sector, Gig/Platform Workers, Digitalization, Women Workers

4. INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES & STANDING ORDERS

Module I: Industrial Relations

Industrial Peace, Types of Disputes, Industry, Employer, Worker, Unfair Labour Practices

Module II: Strikes & Employment Security

Strikes, Lockouts, Lay-Off, Retrenchment, Closure

Module III: Prevention & Settlement

Works Committees, Conciliation, Arbitration, Grievance Redressal, ADR

Module IV: Adjudication & Standing Orders

Industrial Tribunals, Awards, Certification of Standing Orders, Discipline

5 & 6. LAW ON SOCIAL SECURITY I & II

Social Security I

Concept of Social Security, ESIC, EPF, Employees Compensation, Retirement Benefits, Code on Social Security 2020

Social Security II

Maternity Benefits, Gratuity, Unorganized Workers, Gig Workers, Building & Construction Workers, Cine Workers

7. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Modules Overview

Evolution, OSHWC Code 2020, Safety Boards, Committees, Factories, Mines, Dock, Plantation, Construction, Journalists
Contract Labour, Migrant Workers, Mental Health, ESG, Remote Work Challenges

8. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND EMPLOYMENT LAW (Seminar-I)

AI in Workplace, Industry 4.0, AI in Recruitment, Automated Screening, Performance Evaluation, Algorithmic Bias, Workplace Surveillance, Data Protection, Gig Economy & Algorithmic Management, Future of Work

9 & 10. CLINICAL TRAINING & RESEARCH PROJECT

Clinical Training & Field Work

HR Functions, Recruitment, Onboarding, Performance, Compliance, Grievance, Trade Union Relations, Field Visits, Industry Exposure, Report Writing, Seminar Presentation & Viva

Research Project