Seeking Advice: Is Sikkim Manipal University a Good Choice for an MBA in HR? Any Distance Learning Recommendations?

Hello, sir. Can you please advise me on how Sikkim Manipal University is for MBA in HR? Or could you recommend any other institute for distance learning? Thanks in advance :)
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Dear Mayur,

SMU is a Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) and UGC-approved university, so you can join SMU courses. However, if you aspire to pursue a career as an HR in a reputed organization, it may not work because they typically require an MBA from a regular institution. In this regard, you may also consider looking into Symbiosis Pune.

I hope this information is helpful to you.

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Hi Mayur,

I wanted to let you know that you can consider NIPM for a diploma as it is equivalent to an MBA in HR. NIPM, which stands for the National Institute for Personnel Management, is a fully certified institution. You will gain a wealth of knowledge compared to other colleges, and the study material provided is brilliant.

Check out this option.

Hi Mayur,

Do you intend to pursue HRM as your profession? Then, an MBA or PGDM will not help you. In such courses, you only learn a few courses related to HRM. To truly understand HRM, you must grasp the process step by step, for which formal education alone is not sufficient. Therefore, consider joining a university or institute to gain an understanding of what HRM entails. Then, enhance your knowledge by reading, discussing, and learning from various organizations and experts about the mechanisms of HRM.

Don't worry too much about your formal degree and education. Focus on understanding the subjects thoroughly and in-depth. Good luck!

Gopan

Hi Mayur,

I completed my BSc in IT from SMU. The main issue I encountered was the limitation of knowledge. I realized this when I later pursued further qualifications at CDAC. That's my experience; the choice is all yours.

Good luck.

Regards,
Anilee

Dear Mayur,

SMU is accredited under UGC and Directorate of Education. While it is safe to enroll there, it is not yet widely recognized among corporates and recruiters. I know more students are opting for SMU these days due to the high cut-off marks in better universities, leaving them with limited choices. Most individuals I know are pursuing Engineering courses on a day-boarding basis.

You may also consider exploring other options such as Symbiosis, Pune, IGNOU (known for good course material), XLRI (if you meet the criteria), XISS, TISS, or regional universities like Delhi, Chandigarh. Additionally, there are slightly less renowned institutions like IMI, IMT, IIPM, MDI, etc.

Some institutions offer full-fledged University degrees, while others may only provide a PG Diploma in HRM. Many of these institutions now offer distance learning courses, including MBA or equivalent programs. Be cautious of PG Diplomas that claim to be "deemed equivalent" to an MBA, except for those recognized by IIMs with Harvard affiliation. An MBA should only be granted by legitimate Universities.

In the case of pursuing an MBA in HR, the reputation of the University or Institute holds significance, especially in India, throughout your career. However, over time, experience plays a vital role, overshadowing the degree to some extent. Reputable MBAs can provide an advantage at the entry or mid-level in terms of job titles, responsibilities, and salary packages.

Therefore, if possible, aim to enroll in one of the more prestigious institutions mentioned here. Obtaining an MBA requires substantial effort, so it is advisable to research and select a reputable institution before starting the program.

Good luck!

Rahul

Thank you, Rahul, for such good advice. I have been working with my father as a labor law consultant for the past 8 years. Now, I am considering pursuing an MBA and also SAP HR with the intention of finding a job. My current qualifications include a B.Com, LLB, and PGD in IRPM. Can you advise me on how suitable this path may be for me? Is there a demand in the market for individuals with this skill set?

Dear Mayur,

It is nice to know that you are working with your father as a labor law consultant. That will give you decent exposure to the labor scenario, its perspective in the Indian context, the applicable labor laws (on factories, commercial establishments, shops, various services, etc.), and compliance thereof. Many HR practitioners, especially at the corporates in cosmopolitan cities across the country, are often not so fortunate to get a good look-in/exposure to this area and end up practicing the process/developmental and intervention side of the function. By 8 years, you may have already learned a fair bit of laws, regulations, certified SOs, compliance, and perhaps dispute resolution.

You already have a fairly good qualification (particularly your LLB and PGD IR and PM) and can start off in any industry more on the Personnel and IR side (say, in factory/site-office settings). Do not undermine yourself, and you can do well. Lots in HR are not very fortunate to possess HR qualifications but are practitioners more by experience/exposure. You may be comparatively better off.

I encourage you to go ahead and do your MBA in HR since that will ensure greater marketability for you apart from enhancing your knowledge and career avenues. SAP HR will help you to be a Functional Consultant in an IT Company having an SAP ERP (whether BI/AIS/MySAP for SME/ME/Large A/cs) working environment if you can make it. But do the SAP HR module from a properly accredited institution such as SIEMENS. (Beware of the many fictitious institutions claiming to be SAP authorized by SAP AG, Germany).

Your ability to get selected and career progression actually would depend on your exhibition of depth of knowledge, job aptitude/knack, problem-solving capabilities, and individual competence to start with. That's common for everyone.

I wish you the best.

Rahul
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If this man has such qualifications, then why does he need more qualifications? What sense does it make for this particular university to add to his qualifications? Either he is lying about being qualified with so many degrees, or he obtained fake qualifications and certifications from some printing press. This whole bunch of bluff mastering is a waste of time. The moderator must be knowledgeable enough to delete such bogus postings.

Badlusir,

This topi merchant wants to pursue degrees for the same qualification from universities all over India. 😃

This will give him great satisfaction. 💡 Because he forgets whatever he learns, like "Gajni," then his Labour Law consultant father will open a new university, "Gajni University," and both father and son will study there. 😜

Partho Ghosh

Nice compliments from Mr. Badlooser and Partho Ghus. You know, guys, some people are just jealous of others. I don't know why. If they cannot say anything good about others, then they have no right to say anything bad about them.

Mr. Badlooser, all these degrees are not fake. Studying is my hobby, so I am studying more. And Mr. Partho, you will be the first student at my Gajni Uni! :-D:-D:-D

There is a contradiction.

You want to study more and more, but what is the use of this knowledge if it does not work for you? I mean, you have to ask people on this site what this university is all about. That means your knowledge is not working. It is like becoming the richest man in the cemetery, but that richness is of no use because the dead richest man cannot do business from the cemetery. This kind of knowledge is as good as dead.

Badlu

Thank you, Mr. Bad Loser.

But my knowledge doesn't work for me. If you have knowledge, you can use it anytime. Also, you all are my seniors, so I just wanted your view on this topic. I have already taken admission. If you ask something from experienced people, it doesn't mean that you don't have knowledge on that.

First of all, your degree will give you admission in any big and reputed company. Then, after your knowledge and experience, they will ask. So, the degree is the key for admission.

This site is actually made for discussion, so I'm just using its facility. That's it.

Please attach your certificates of graduation. We need to verify your credentials because we suspect that you are not a graduate and have been hired solely to post this advertisement for the University.

Partho

Please attach your certificates of graduation. We need to verify your credentials since we have doubts about your graduate status. It seems like you may not have graduated and are only working for the university to post this advertisement.

Partho

Dear Topiwala,

You are a nuisance to this site. If you are truly knowledgeable and educated, please reply to all of my posts that I have posted.

Captain

Mr. Captaincook,

You are just full of questions, not much else. It is not necessary that every person knows all the answers. Instead of wasting time asking such questions to people, you can also refer to a book.