Torn Between HR and Finance for My MBA: Seeking Advice on Career Prospects and Choices

Hi All,

I am working in a UK-based BPO as an HR Executive. I have done my M.Com as a regular student and just started my MBA from SCDL in HR specialization. Today is the last day for me to change my specialization. I am really confused between the HR and Finance Specialization. I have an interest in the HR side but want to keep my options open in the finance sector as well because I am doubtful about HR prospects in the US or any other country being Indian. I doubt my ability to manage people in the US or UK; the companies might not recruit Indians to understand and manage them. For that reason, I am planning to keep Finance as an option even though I have an interest in HR. Can anybody suggest to me what the prospects are in the HR side, or should I change it to the Finance side?

Can anybody also suggest if I do an MBA in Finance and also do some Diploma in HR, will it be possible for me to get jobs in HR if I am not so successful in Finance?

Please help as today is the last date for the submission.

Hi Nisha,

It's totally up to you. First, decide where you want to be. Then decide how to go about it. As far as HR is concerned, it's creating new dimensions every day. So, take a call. Later, do not repent.

Regards,
Mallet.

Hi Nisha,

I think you should go for Finance as a career because, as an HR professional, you already have a good understanding of people's culture and attitudes. Being a foreigner might pose some challenges, but finance is a field that is universally accepted and always in demand.

Best regards,
Dhawal Dave

Hi Nisha,
It is indeed a tough call. And analyzing your points I think you should start with Finance and after you establish your self in the Company you will be able to lean more about the organization, people, culture etc.
Meanwhile don't let your HR side drift. Follow some courses, take up a diploma. Once you are a established person in your organization if you feel necessary and you are capable then you can shift your career. And the chances are you will be well accepted by all by that time.
Anyway it is just my view and the choices are all yours. Do what you like best. What ever you do, make sure you enjoy what you are doing.
Cheers,
Ashra

Hi Nisha,

I read your email about HR and Finance specialization confusion. I suggest finding out whether there are opportunities for major and minor options. If yes, then major in HR and minor in Finance to keep both options open.

If not, you can specialize in Finance and pursue a diploma in HR.

Shimu

Hi,

I have an option to choose a major and a minor option too. I can do dual specialization, in which I can consider one as primary. After completing the primary specialization, the secondary should be completed. If I am unable to do the other specialization, then I will have to inform the college in the 4th semester for the cancellation of the secondary specialization. However, in this case, there will be no refund of my secondary semester fees. So, I am not sure if I should take a chance.

The last date is the 10th of December to choose dual specialization.

Regards,
Nisha

I can suggest you to begin with HR, because HR has many dimensions to work with. That will help to develop your professional and personal life.

Thanks,
Alan Parker

I can suggest you to begin with HR because HR has many dimensions to work with. That will help to develop your professional and personal life.

Thanks,
Rafi Khan