FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK

T he Ma hara ja S aya jira o Univ ersi ty of Baroda

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

PROSPECTUS

About Faculty of Social Work:

Faculty of Social Work, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda was founded in the
post- independence era in 1950, 15th March. It has followed a generic approach to Social
Work Education, since its inception. The Faculty was recognized for its work by the
University Grants Commission, New Delhi, and was awarded the DRS and DSA programme.
The institute has completed the 1st phase of DSA in Social Work with the theme of Poverty
Alleviation and Social Development in the thrust area of Children, Women, Elderly, and
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe. As a matter of pride, on the basis of the performance
of the Faculty in the 1st Phase of DSA programme, the University Grants Commission, New
Delhi, has granted 2nd Phase of DSA programme from April 2009 to March 2014 in the
thrust areas of Community Development, Family and Gender Studies and Industries and
Society. Again, based on the performance of the previous two phases, University Grants
Commission has granted 3rd phase of DSA programme starting from April 2015 to March
2020. Moreover, the faculty is granted Dr.Ambedkar Research Centre by the UGC for a
period of five years as an outcome of the extensive work done with Women, Youth and
Children of the Schedule Caste in the rural and urban areas through research and training
programme related to Dr.Ambedkar’s life and his work. The Faculty has been actively
engaged in academic, research and extension work closely with the Government, Corporate
and NGO Sector in training personnel to enhance service delivery through technical
assistance, policy formulation, programme implementation and outreach services.

Post Graduate Diploma In Human Resource Management (DHRM) Programme:

In the modern Industrial and Information based society, HRM function assumes great
significance more so in a globalized world. The need is to focus and examine concepts and
apply it to Human Resource function. The subjects of Industrial Relations, Personnel
Management, Labour Welfare etc. also needs to be re-examined with special focus on Human
Resources Management. The business and social scenario needs managers equipped to bring
out the best of human potentials with expertise in HR for organizational Growth and
Development. The course prepares a student for middle level management roles in business,
industrial and social organization.

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The course has been designed on the Bloom Taxonomy model wherein the student gets an
opportunity to understand concepts, see the application and evaluate it application in work
organizations. The course has a blend of theory, Field Work Practicum/ Internship and
Project Dissertation.

Programme Specific Objectives:

1. To develop their potentialities for shouldering responsibilities in the Human Resource

Team.

2. Develop an understanding of the changing environment in which organization

and its workforce operate.

3. Knowledge of principles and practices of HRM.

4. Develop insights and skills required for managing Human Resources.

5. The competence to develop and apply appropriate Labour Welfare Programmes

Programme Outcomes:

1. To impart Human Resource Management knowledge to cater the need of modern

industrial society.
2. To enable specialized knowledge and skills to function in the areas of Personnel
Management, Industrial Relations and Human Resource Development.
3. Apply ethical, legal and data-informed decision making to human resource management
policies.
4. To provide capsule intensive training of professionals thoroughly equipped to meet the
current demands.
5. To develop effective middle level cadre to tackle issues, challenges and Problems in
business and industry organizations.

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Admission Eligibility Criteria:

The admission is open for both male and female. In order to be eligible for admission, a
candidate should be

1. Any graduate from a recognized University as a regular student is eligible to apply.

2. Candidate should have passed S.S.C., H.S.C and graduate level examination with
English as one of the subject. However, candidates who have graduated with English
as medium of Instruction and are not having English as one of the subject at
graduation can also apply.
3. Candidates appearing at the final degree examination can apply.
4. Admission will be based on the performance in the admission test.
5. Candidates coming from outside of the M. S. University of Baroda need to obtain
eligibility certificate from the M. S. University of Baroda for conforming of their
admission.
6. Seats for SC and ST candidates, Normadic Tribes and Denotified Tribes and SEBC
shall be reserved as per Government rules.

Program Level: P.G Diploma

Program Mode: Higher Payment Programme

Intake: 50

Duration: 01 Year

Registration Fee: 700

Program Fees: For Boys & Girls Rs.23, 960/- + Exam Fee as per University norms (Subject
to revision)

Mode of Admission:

The admission will be based on the Written Entrance Test. The Syllabus of the same would
be available on the University Website.

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Requirements for the Degree At A Glance:

 Regular attendance in the class-room and field work,

 Timely submission of various assignments, field work reports and guided Project
Work.

 Active and meaningful participation in class-room and seminar discussions

 Satisfactory performance in each of the theory class-room courses and field work.

 A guided and acceptable research project report.

Unique Features of the Programme:

 Combination of theoretical as well as practical learning.

 Dedicated experience of working at the industry through Fieldwork in two semesters.

 Teaching by practitioners from the field of HRM.

 Alumni Networking and Support.

 Meticulously designed intensive orientation programm.

 Research exposure through guided Research project report work.

Teaching Programme:

The course will be of one year duration divided into two semesters. The teaching will include
six subjects in each semester and will be imparted during four days of the week as follows:

Semester –I Title of Old Course Credits

SLW 4133 Introduction to HRM 02
SLW 4102 Introduction to Management and Social Sciences 02
SLW 4103 Intervention Strategies at Individual Level 02
SLW 4104 Social Responsibility of Business 02
SLW 4105 Salary and Wage Administration 02
SLW4106 Research And Computer Application 02
SLW 4107 Field Work 07
Total 19
Semester –II
SLW 4201 Intervention at Group level 02
SLW 4202 Labour Welfare – Ideology and Practice 02
SLW 4203 Industrial Relations 02
SLW 4204 HRM and HRD practices 02
SLW 4205 Salary and Wage Administration 02
SLW4206 Labour Legislations 02

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SLW4207 Field Work 07
SLW4208 Seminar 02
SLW4209 Project Work 05
SLW4210 Viva voce 05
Total 31

Evaluation:
Grade System Type: Direct Grading
Grade Scale: 10
No of Intervals: 7

Sr. Grade Status Grade Description

No. Abbreviation Point
1. O Pass 10.00 Outstanding
2. A Pass 9.00 Excellent
3. B Pass 8.00 Very Good
4. C Pass 7.00 Good
5. D Pass 6.00 Fair
6. E Pass 5.00 Average
7. F Pass 4.00 Dropped

For further information, please reach out to us:

Ph. +91 265 279 1411 / 4212

Email: [email protected]

Address:- Faculty of Social Work, Opp, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Fatehgunj Post Office, Vadodara-390 002, Gujarat, India.