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Batch (2019-2022)
4. The Programs
♦ The need for the programs …………….. Page 5
♦ Objectives……………………………… Page 6
♦ Award of Title…………………………..Page 6
♦ Research Guide………………………… Page 6
♦ Eminent Faculty at AHRD………………Page 7
♦ Library facilities/Infrastructure………….Page 8
♦ Program Stages………………………….Page 9
♦ Program Modules……………………….Page 10
6. Admission Procedure
♦ Eligibility Criteria……………………….Page 11
♦ Selection Process………………………..Page 11
♦ Program Fee……………………………..Page 12
♦ How to Apply……………………………Page 12
In such a situation, today’s HRD practitioners need to upgrade their knowledge and apply a wide variety of
HRD systems and processes, which can integrate the essence of HRD with that of the requirements of profitabil-
ity and growth. This makes the scientific collection and analysis of data related to the needs as well as effect of
each HRD / OD initiative imperative so as to identify appropriate systems and processes and assess their effec-
tiveness. Organizations often depend heavily on external expertise for meeting the internal research-related
needs. However, HRD / OD professionals can play this role of internal research-analysts and facilitators of
change management processes, thereby contributing significantly to the organizational development and growth
process.
For bridging this gap and in its commitment towards bringing the latest and the most relevant knowledge in the
field of HRD, the Academy has launched the Fellow and Associate Programs, so as to make it feasible for prac-
ticing HRD managers and academicians to upgrade their competencies and undertake research and use it as a
tool for taking knowledge-based decisions and better performance while also contributing to knowledge genera-
tion, knowledge dissemination and capacity building in the field of HRD.
The Academy of Human Resources Development (AHRD) is India‘s premier institution spe-
cializing in human resources development for all organizational forms.
AHRD was founded in 1990 with the assistance of 'Ravi Matthai Centre‘, IIM - Ahmedabad as
a trust and registered society with support of the National HRD Network and from the then pro-
fessors of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, including Late Dr. Udai Pareek, Dr.
T.V. Rao, Dr. D.M. Pestonjee, a number of like-minded HRD professionals and people-
management oriented corporations, the National HRD Network (NHRDN) included. The Acad-
emy‘s mission is to develop HRD professionals and focus on building HRD professionalism.
Academy has developed from a nascent institution to a vibrant academic community.
The Academy is supported by a number of distinguished HRD and OB professionals, and peo-
ple-management oriented corporations and institutions.
Over the years, the Academy has launched and nurtured a number of activities and programs in
pursuance of the objective of knowledge generation, knowledge dissemination and capacity
building for making HRD a vital part of comprehensive management strategy. The objective
has assumed tremendous importance in the context of the competitive challenges facing indus-
try, and the opportunities that globalization has opened up.
The Academy‘s activities consist of running high quality HRD related academic and manage-
ment development programs, International & National conferences, seminars, and conclaves of
practitioners, research and publications, and collaborative diploma programs.
Strategic decisions in learning organizations can no longer be based on hunches or gut feel-
ings, but should rely on scientific analysis of data, that the organizations generate. Data
related to core competencies, past organizational performance, employee skills and competen-
cies could be crucial in formulating effective strategies for corporate plans, including
diversification and expansion. If organizational experiences are systematically researched and
analyzed, this can aid in facilitating organizational 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 poli-
cies, systems and interventions.
Role of competent teacher is crucial for development of learning and learners. Since the liber-
alization of management education, requirement of competent management faculty is
continuously rising.
In response to this need of Indian organizations, the Academy of Human Resources Develop-
ment has designed the Fellow and Associate Programs in Human Resources, Organizational
Development & Management, for preparing practicing managers and academicians to not on-
ly undertake the role of researcher-analysts and facilitators of change management processes
in organizations, but also to enable them to take up research and use it as a tool for
better performance.
One distinguishing feature of Fellow and Associate Programs is that they are designed
primarily for working executives, management faculty and consultants.
Objectives
1. To identify key research needs of the organization for strategic planning and decision
making.
2. To identify and document data on people-related issues
3. To evaluate HRD & OD interventions for effective change management processes.
4. To Initiate and provide guidance to research—related activities in the organization.
5. To offer internal/external consulting and counseling for initiating and managing change
processes
Award of Title
Fellow Program students, after completion of all the requirements of the program are awarded
the title of ‗Fellow of the Academy of Human Resources Development’, and the successful
Associate Program students would be awarded the title of ‗Associate of the Academy of Hu-
man Resources Development‘.
Research Guides
World- class- faculty including Professors from the Indian Institute of Management,
Ahmedabad, several renowned management teachers, Practitioners, CEOs and Leaders, with
strong commitment to creation of researchers for the country teach in the F&A Programs .
Some of the eminent faculty associated with AHRD are given in the next page:-
Glimpses of Eminent Faculty with AHRD
Faculty Institute/ Organization
Prof. D.M. Pestonjee IIMA
Prof. Pradip N. Khandwalla IIMA
Prof. T.V. Rao IIMA & T.V. Rao Learning Systems Pvt. Ltd
Prof. Indira Pareek IIMA
Prof. Pradyumana Khokle IIMA
Prof. Sunil Maheshwari IIMA
Prof. Sanjay Verma IIMA
Prof. Biju Varkkey IIMA
Prof. Neharika Vohra IIMA
Prof. Pramod Verma IIMA
Prof. Manjari Singh IIMA
Dr. Anil Kumar IIMA
Prof. J P Singh IIMA
Prof. G.S. Gupta IIMA
Prof. Ernesto Noronha IIMA
Prof. Arnab Laha IIMA
Prof. V. Nagadevara IIMB
Prof. Vasanthi Srinivasan IIMB
Fr E. Abraham S.J. XLRI
Dr. Anil Khandelwal Ex Chairman & MD, Bank of Baroda
Mr. Sunil Abrol Chairman, AHRD
Dr. Rajeshwari Narendran Director, AHRD
Prof. Keith C. D’ Souza S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
Prof. Uma Jain Indian Society for Applied Behavioural Science
Dr. Chinnam Reddy National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Prof. Madhvi Mehta Institute of Rural Management
Prof. C. Mallikarjun Nirma Institute of Management
Infrastructure
Academy of HRD has state-of-the-art class rooms with
modern amenities available for conducting workshops,
seminars, in-house training programs, etc.
Each class-room has a capacity of approx 80 persons in
theatre style (without table), 36 persons in class-room
style and 24 in U shape seating arrangements with the
following amenities such as aesthetic furniture, head-
table and podium, projector, multiple split air-
conditioners with separate controls, sufficient lighting,
6‘X 8‘ projector screen, space for lunch and drinking
water.
Library Facilities
The library at the Academy of HRD has
evolved as an HRM Resource Centre, with a
wide spectrum of HRM and management
books, national and international management
journals, working papers, thesis, and HRM con-
sulting projects.
Program Design and Duration
The Fellow program has been designed to have the following stages:
1. Contact Program
♦ Every three months - contact classes of 9 days each are conducted. ( 4 contact classes in a year)
♦ 18 modules to be completed with flexibility within a span of three years, consisting of seven Re-
search based, six HR specific & five General Management modules to be completed at suitable in-
tervals. The detailed list of the modules that are to be covered during the contact program is pro-
vided in the section on Program Modules
♦ Once the candidate completes his Research based modules, he/she is eligible for going for Title
Defense. Although, he/she is required to finish other modules alongside within stipulated time.
♦ 80% attendance is mandatory, however few modules are exempted (case to case basis on recom-
mendation of AAC) or few modules conducted online
2. Title Defense
♦ Title Defense – Synopsis of Research work and outline after due review of literature and research
gap analysis along with allotment of guide (Guide list is attached).
♦ The eminent faculty from all IIMs/IITs/NITs/XLRI/MDI in the HR/OB/OD/Management area are
accepted in our Research guide supervisor/teaching list, however, in case of any student opting for
a guide or supervisor from any university/institution requires an approval by Academic & Adminis-
trative Committee (AAC).
♦ Research Progress Committee – A three member committee would review the progress every 6
months after Title Defense till the presentation of Draft Thesis.
3. Thesis Presentation
♦ Draft Thesis Presentation – A jury panel gives suggestion to improve (if any)
♦ Evaluation of Final Thesis – Once jury panel approves the draft thesis, it is sent in spiral bound
form for external evaluation.
♦ Award of Fellow after receiving comments from external evaluation and incorporation of sug-
gestions (if any), a final bound thesis is submitted.
♦ Final presentation (If need be) and Award of Fellowship
NOTE:
♦ All course requirements including assignments, exam (if any) need to be satisfactorily completed.
♦ Minimum one publication in a reputed Impact factor/Refereed journal is mandatory for each scholar
before final thesis submission.
Program Module
Eighteen courses will be covered in the contact programs. They are as follows
RESEARCH BASED
HR BASED
Consulting Role of HR
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Functions of Management
Effective Communication in HR
♦ Any person who has completed 16 years of formal education and considerable work experience is
eligible to be admitted into Fellow Program.
OR
♦ A Masters Degree of equivalent PG Diploma in any discipline or B.E. / B. Tech., with at least 3
years‘ experience in executive or academic positions, and demonstrated aptitude for research in
terms of research papers, in-house research reports, or publications
OR
♦ 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.
OR
♦ The candidates who do not fulfill any of the above criteria may be considered for admission
to Associate program.
♦ The following candidates can be considered for Direct Admission to the Thesis stage of the
Fellow Program with due approval of the Academic Administrative Committee (AAC):
♦ Candidates who have completed M. Phil or equivalent Pre-Doctoral Programs in the field of HRD/
Management.
OR
♦ Students of earlier batches of the Fellow & Associate Programs of the Academy (or equiva-
lent Doctoral level programs of other institutes / universities), who have completed pre-thesis
requirements, can apply to resume their doctoral work under direct entry to Title Defense Scheme
through AAC by paying full fee to AHRD.
♦ The admission procedure would comprise application & deposit of Rs.1180/- for online/email
written test and personal interview.
♦ The written test would evaluate the candidate‘s familiarity and aptitude of the candidate
towards research in HRD.
♦ Candidates would be screened and selected on the basis of their performance in the written test and
personal interview.
♦ In addition to this, program applicants may also be required to give a short presentation on a
research proposal or an HRD intervention.
Program Fee
OPTION 01—Full Amount deposit as onetime payment
PARTICULARS ONLY FELLOW PROGRAM ONLY ASSOCIATE COMBINED—
PROGRAM ASSOCIATE &
FELLOW
Note: In installment basis of fee any delay further to six months would lead to charging of interest @ bank
rate. The fee can be sent by at-par-cheque payable at Ahmedabad or a demand draft in favor of ―Academy of
HRD‖
In addition to above, taxes as applicable from time to time, is also payable with each installment. The above fees
are non-refundable and do not include boarding and lodging charges for the contact program.
The course duration is three years. The students may take longer due to demands of their respective work places. In
case they take more than three years, for each additional year, the participant will be charged an extension fee of Rs.
10,000 per year. After six years, the participant needs to re-register by paying the registration fee as applicable.
How to apply
For applying to the program, the applicant is required to fill in the application form along with the written test and send
it to the following address with an at-par account cheque, payable at Ahmedabad or a demand draft in favor of
―Academy of HRD‖ for Rs.1,180/-. The application form should be accompanied with the appropriate certificates
and other supporting documents. However, please note the decisions of the Academic & Administrative Committee
in all matters shall be final.
Alternatively, the fee for the program can also be sent through electronic transfer as per the details given below:
For credit to Savings Bank a/c No. 00491000041162, M/s. Academy of HRD, Ahmedabad with HDFC Bank,
Bodakdev Branch (IFSC Code: HDFC0000049; MICR Code: 380240004)
Name of the remitter: _____________________________(please mention the individual and the organization‘s name)
Purpose of Remittance:_________________________
Academy‘s Permanent Account Number (PAN): AAATA3024C
Academy‘s Service Tax (ST) No.: AAATA3024CST001
NOTE: 1. *No discount if fees is paid by Option II i.e installment payment system*
2. Terms & conditions are subject to modification as per decision of AAC &
BOG members
AWARDEES OF THE FELLOW PROGRAM
Sr. Awardee Thesis Title Guide
No.
M.G Jomon A Study of the Effectiveness of HRD Audit as on Dr. T.V. Rao
1 (1998) OD Intervention Late Dr. Udai Pareek
Ann Anderson A Study of the Changed Business Environment on Dr. Mathew J. Manmala
6. (2001) Roles and Performance of Bank
Officers
Ravindra Nath A Study of Impact of Sensitivity Training on the Dr. Mathew J. Manimala
7. Saxena (2001) Behavior and Performance of Bank
Officers
Prakash V. Bhide A Study of Managerial Leadership Styles and Be-
8. (2001) havioral Preference of Subordinates in Relation to Dr. O.B. Sayeed
Role Efficacy and HRD Climate
Alapati Vittaleswar Prof. D. Nagabrahmam
9 (2002) AMTs and Shop Floor Personnel Motivation
Madhavi Mehta A Study of Professional Values, Value Conflict and Dr. Keith C. D‘souza
11. (2002) Coping Mechanisms of HRD Professional
Chandrima Banerjee Determinants of Organization and People Related Initia- Dr. Ranjan Das
12. (2003) tives in Planning and Executing Strategic Decisions in Dr. Madhukar Shukla
Indian Organizations
Anuradha Challu An Assessment of the Role of HR in the Indian Dr. Keith C. D‘Souza
17. (2004) Corporate Sector
Nobina Banerjee The Essence of Exemplary Leaders: Understanding Passion Dr. Rajeshwari
35.
(2016) over the Span of a Career Narendran
Sreeram Darbha The Impact of Religious Faith and Workplace Spirituality on
36. Dr. N.M Khandelwal
(2017) the Business Sentiments of stock Brokers
Vishwanath Joshi Career Establishment Process of Professionals in
37. Dr. Ashutosh Bhupatkar
(2017) Indian IT Industry: A Phenomenological Study
I enjoyed the entire process of Fellowship Program at the Academy. It was hard-work over the
“… Since most of us were practicing managers, the program served as a fantastic forum for exchange of ideas
…The invaluable experience, I will always cherish.”
Suneeta Mishra, Fellow, AHRD and Learning Specialist, Home Depot Store Support
Center, Atlanta
“The rigorous assessment keeps you on track. Overall, a unique professional development
program that systematically trains you to move into the next league. The Fellow Program has
“I am impressed by the rigor of the Academy’s program, the quality of its faculty and caliber of my
fellow students …”
“Learning with instruments, tools and techniques Explorations, experiences, feelings, emotions galore
To cap with cases researching all the way Emerging with problem statements Hypothesis, variables and solutions
“Indeed it is a learning experience of one of its kind and I shared the same at ISB with the faculty and the
Director as well …”
Pallavi Awasthi, F&A student-2008-’11 batch and Research Associate at ISB, Hyderabad
Thank You and Wish You Luck in Your Pursuit of Learning & Excellence!