• Independently designing and conducting research studies in HRD and OD scientifically
• Introducing and evaluating HRD and OD interventions for effective change management processes.
• Initiating and providing guidance to research-related activities in the organization.
• Offering internal/external consulting, support and counselling for initiating and managing change processes
• Capability to play higher level roles in HRD and OD

Academic Standards
The programs help build research aptitude and strong background in HRD & OD subjects.  The candidate is expected to learn and grow as a matured researcher and demonstrate evidence of high level of academic scholarship and integrity.  Though part time programs, the Fellow & Associate programs require him to complete all the phases up to the laid down standards of the faculty and the Academy.

Three major phases

Phase I - Preparatory Phase: During the first phase students attend two /three Contact Classes involving 6-7 weeks of 9 class-work courses/modules.

Phase II - Study & Project Assignment Phase: Each candidate is required to submit two papers written by him/her- one analytical and the other critical review on a selected topic in HRD/OD. Fellow students are also required to study and submit a case- study or a critical review of an organizational HRD/OD intervention

Phase III - Thesis Phase: In this phase carry out advanced research with the guidance of a Guide which is original research work of the student.  The process also involves defending the study in a seminar to a Board of Examiners

Nine class-work modules:

• HRD & Applied Behavioral Science
• Understanding Organizational Structure and Dynamics
• Strategic Human Resources Development
• Managing & Understanding HRD Interventions
• Managing Change & Organization Development
• Macro Perspectives on HRD
• Research Methods and Techniques
• Statistical Tools & Usage
• Research Studies on HRD

While under the Preparatory Phase, the student comes to participate in nine modules. The ‘Study & Project Assignment Phase’ and ‘Thesis Phase’ are done at one’s own workplace unless one is working full time scholar at the Academy.

Duration
It is a three years program.  Often the students take longer due to complex demands of their respective work places.  They have to take permission for extension of the period.