Choosing the Right Master's Program: Should I Specialize in HR or Go Broad with International Management?

Dear Seniors,Let me introduce myself i am Ajay Nair from cochin, I had completed my MBA (HR & marketing) from Bharathiar University and worked in a manufacturing company as Executive- HR for last two years .Now looking forward to do a Master of Science programme at University of Sheffield, London, they are having a variety of programmes.so I am in a little bit confusion which one I have to opt, my options are MSc in International Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management, Management (International Business), International Management, Management.As you all are well experienced and well established, Please help me to sort out this problem.As I have to spend a lot of money for these programs so I need to know going for a specialized area like or choosing a wide area like international management or international business which is again having some electives just like international HR, which will be more beneficial.so that I could be able to select the best from these options .This is the link, which will lead you to the various courses offered by the above said university and their details -http://sheffield.ac.uk - Thanks ‘N' RegardsAjay Nair

Hi Ajay,

I would suggest that you evaluate for yourself, based on your interests and aspirations, a few courses from the list provided in the link. Once you finalize the options and give your opinion on why you selected those options, it would be better for us to suggest which one would be the best option for you, considering your interests and aspirations. Remember that it is your life, and you should decide what you want to do and achieve; we can only offer suggestions.

Thank you, sir. As you know, these courses are very expensive. Therefore, I need to decide between pursuing a specialized area like MSc in HR or opting for a broader field such as international management or international business, both of which offer electives like international HR. I am contemplating which option would be more beneficial.

Ajay,

Option 1: Find out which field in Business you like more. If you prefer HR, then concentrate on HR specialization.

Option 2: If you are considering job prospects, explore job sites like Naukri or Monster. Use keywords like "international management" to see what job opportunities align with your qualifications. Compare these opportunities with those in the HR field to make an informed decision.

All the best,
Riyaz

Hi Ajay,

I agree with another friend of mine who has replied to your query. However, even International Management and International Business are also specialized fields as that is only a part of the entire business you perform. So decide on your strengths and weaknesses and then decide on what you want to undertake.

One more point you would want to consider is the job prospects for each of these courses after you complete your course from the U.K. You yourself agree that these are expensive courses, so make an informed decision based on your experience as an HR-Executive, your research on prospects for various courses, and your feeling of your strengths and weaknesses.

All the best and hope you have a great career ahead.

Thank you very much for your valuable suggestions, seniors! I think I got the answer I was searching for; the points were cool and will be very much helpful to me in deciding a course.