Is Pursuing a Second HRM Master's Degree in London a Smart Career Move?

Hi seniors,

I'm an MBA graduate specialized in HR from India. I got an admission from Middlesex University, London for MA HRM. Now, I'm likely to take up this. Yet, I'm afraid of whether this additional Masters will be useful to my career. Please suggest to me how worthwhile it is to do this degree and your opinion about my idea.

Raja,

Not to disappoint you but till now in my career I haven't seen a single case where someone having dual Degrees in HR would have created a extra niche place for themselves in the corporate world or would have been a cut above the rest in the HR Career, whether they hold a (national+ international degree ) or (national + national degree) or (international degree + international degree ). I just remember only one case who had done some HR course from Lancaster University (don't remember if it was a HR course) & was able to land in a good job (not great) in India.

But I am sure exceptions can be there.

What i have seen in Indian HR world that even having ONE FULL TIME DEGREE /DIPLOMA course in HR from any good institute is worthy enough to move forward. People do acquire additional diplomas/degree/certificates in HR to have some MORE VALUE ADDITION but as a trend that rarely helps them in getting a fast pace in their corporate growth.

Still a majority of the top Indian/MNC corporates operating in India head towards XL, TISS,SIBM,ISB,SCHMRD,XISS etc. when they want HR people & even at lateral hires they mark it as a strong preference to have people with those backgrounds.

On the same note if you plan to do the course in London & then try to find a job in HR in London & would like to spend time working there only then i guess it makes sense.

I am assuming when other members will start posting their views/knowledge then you might get more encouraging support & they might prove me wrong but till then you can have this as an input.

Thank you very much, Prasanth. That's really a valuable point. Of course, my plan is also to find a job there. I'm expecting more suggestions in this regard. Please, friends, let me see more suggestions from you.

Hi Raja,

I strongly feel that a dual degree is of no value. However, if your intention is to go to the UK, then I feel you should try to do other specific short-term courses to enhance your MBA in HR. By working part-time in HR there, and then working full-time for one year after your course, you can add value.

You may also get exemptions on certain subjects since you have already completed your MBA in HR. Have you obtained your visa? Because they will scrutinize this, as well as your intention to go to the UK, based on your interest in pursuing another HR degree.

If you have any doubts, please email me at shobhana24@gmail.com.