Master of Management Studies (M.M.S) Learning and Development Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

Course objectives

• 1 To introduce concepts, theories, and frameworks of employee learning and development.
• 2 To develop practical skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs.
• 3 To equip students with methods to identify organizational training needs and performance gaps.
• 4 To familiarize students with contemporary e-learning technologies and blended learning approaches.
• 5 To enhance understanding of measuring the effectiveness and ROI of learning and development interventions.

Course outcomes

• CO1: To understand the importance of Learning & Development (L&D) in Human Resource Management.
• CO2: To discover and apply various L&D models, frameworks, and industry best practices to enhance employee growth and organizational performance.
• CO3: To develop the ability to design, implement, and evaluate effective training programs tailored to business needs.
• CO4: To examine the role of technology and AI in transforming Learning and creating suitable Learning & Development strategies.
• CO5: To analyse and interpret real-world case studies of successful L&D initiatives and create effective L&D strategies.

Unit 1 CO1 · 3 hours

Introduction to Learning & Development • Importance of L&D in Organizational Growth • Difference Between Training, Learning, and Development • Aligning L&D Strategy with Business Goals • The Role of HR in Learning & Development

Unit 2 CO2 · 6 hours

Learning Theories and Models • Adult Learning Theories (Andragogy, Experiential Learning, Constructivism) • ADDIE Model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) • Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning Objectives • 70:20:10 Model for Workplace Learning

Unit 3 CO3 · 6 hours

Training Needs Assessment & Program Design • Identifying Skill Gaps & Training Needs • Designing the training module • Competency Mapping & Career Development Plans • Designing Effective Training Programs • Instructional Design Principles & Learning Styles

Unit 4 CO 3 · 2 hours

Training Administration • Training Budget • Designing Training Calendar

Unit 5 CO3, CO4 · 5 hours

Learning Methods & Emerging Trends • Traditional vs. Digital Learning Approaches • E-Learning, Gamification, and Micro- learning • AI and Learning Analytics in Corporate Training • Virtual Reality (VR) & Augmented Reality (AR) in Training

Unit 6 CO3 · 5 hours

Evaluation of Training Effectiveness • Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation • ROI of Training & Development Programs • Employee Engagement and Post-Training Performance Analysis • Continuous Learning & Upskilling Strategies

Unit 7 CO5 · 3 hours

Future of Learning & Development • Reskilling & Upskilling in the Future of Work • Learning Culture & Knowledge Management • Leadership Development Programs • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in L&D

Textbooks

• 1 Employee Training and Development, Raymond A. Noe and Amitabh Deo Kodwani ,9th Edition, McGraw Hill
• 2 The New Leadership Literacies: Thriving in a Future of Extreme Disruption and Distributed Everything, Bob Johansen, Berrett-Koehler Publishers
• 3 Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning , Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, Mark A. McDaniel, Harvard University Press

Reference Books

• 1 Training and Development: Theories and Practices , S. K. Bhatia, Deep & Deep Publications
• 2 Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, Gary Dessler, Pearson Education
• 3 Harvard Business Review (HBR) Articles on L&D
• 4 Research Reports from McKinsey, Deloitte, and ATD (Association for Talent Development)
• 5 SHRM Learning & Development Resources