About the Fellow program at AHRD

About AHRD – ACADEMY OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT  (Ganpat University Joint Program) :

Academy was founded in 1990 by National HRD Network with the active support of some of the professors of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad,  including Dr. T. V. Rao, Dr. Udai Pareek, and Dr. D. M. Pestonjee, and many HRD professionals and people-management oriented corporations. 

Later, it got registered as a trust and society. The Academy‘s activities consist of running high-quality HRD-related academic and management development programs, International & National conferences, seminars, and conclaves of practitioners, research and publications, and collaborative diploma programs.

• AHRD, in collaboration with Ganpat University, provides doctoral degrees to their fellows. 
• A combined course can be opted for by the fellow.
• This will help a candidate earn a fellow and a doctoral degree in the same timeframe.

About the Fellow program:

Fellow Program is offered by AHRD in Human Resources, Organisational Development & Management and is a unique program for working professionals aspiring to do research and acquire higher learning in HR & OD. It is also an opportunity to connect with Industry stalwarts, experts, and researchers. It depicts a structured program delivered in a hybrid model. It helps in developing HRD Professionals and enhancing HRD Professionalism.

Program Design:

Course work phase	Seventeen structured course work related to HR /OD to be completed within two years. Once the candidate completes his Research course work, they are eligible for going for Title Defence. 75% attendance is mandatory, and few course work is exempted. (case to case basis on AAC recommendation) Classes are conducted in hybrid mode.
Thesis phase	TITLE DEFENCE: The candidate has to identify the research topic and present the title defence in the form of a presentation. RESEARCH PROGRESS: During the research journey, candidates must report their research work progress every six months. THESIS PRESENTATION: Presenting draft Thesis, Thesis Evaluation, and Final submission

 

Approach:

• Evidence-based management is an approach pioneered by AHRD. It believes all practitioners & leaders should work based on Scientific analysis.
• Data related to core competencies, past organisational performance, employee skills, and competencies could be crucial in formulating effective strategies for corporate plans, including diversification and expansion.
• If organisational experiences are systematically researched and analysed, this can facilitate organisational change processes, viz. restructuring, right-sizing, process improvement, etc. Internal research, process analysis, and audit by the HRD Department are essential for validating and evaluating the effectiveness of HRD policies, systems, and interventions.

Enrollment process:

Eligibility criteria:

• A Masters Degree or equivalent PG Diploma in any discipline or B.E. / B. Tech., with at least five years‘ experience in executive or academic positions, and demonstrated aptitude for research in terms of research papers, in-house research reports, or publications.

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• MBA / PGDBM preferably with specialization in HRD / HRM / OB / PM& IR, or Masters Degree in Social Work / Behavioral Sciences and demonstrated interest and aptitude in research in terms of research papers or publications.

Program fees:

Option 1:	Full Payment Method
Fellow Program Fee	375000/-
Option 2:	Installment Method
Admission Fee	135000/-
Fee after 3 Months	130000/-
Fee after 6 Months	130000/-
Total Fee	395000/-
18% GST as per Govt. norms will be applicable in both cases.

Admission process:

• The admission procedure would comprise the submission of an application form with an application fee of INR.1,180
• Apply online at: https://academyofhrd.org/fpmapply.php
• Written Test (Online)
• Final Interview with Academic Council (Online)

For admission inquiries:

• Ms. Merlin George
• +91 922 720 8875
• admin@academyofhrd.org
•  https://academyofhrd.org/fpmapply.php

Eminent Faculty at AHRD

Dr. D.M.Pestonjee	Academic Council Chairman AHRD
Dr. T.V. Rao	Chairman TVRLS, Founder AHRD
Prof. Smita Chattopadhyay	IIM Trichy
Prof. M.G. Jomon	Professor XLRI
Prof. Rajesh Chandwani	Professor IIM Ahmedabad
Prof. Upam Pushpak Makhecha	IIM Trichy
Dr. Tripti Singh	Founder, Drishtikon Consultants
Prof. Vimal Kumar	IIM Kolkata
Prof. Dhiman Bhadra	Professor, IIM Ahmedabad
Prof. N.M. Agrawal	Adjunct Prof. IIM Bangalore
Prof. Kathan Shukla	Professor, IIM Ahmedabad
Dr. Surabhi Purohit	Counselor

 

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