Considering a Ph.D. in HR After an MBA? Seeking Guidance on Next Steps

Guidance on Pursuing a Ph.D. in HR

I have completed my MBA in HR, and I am interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in HR. Could you please guide me on the possibility of this and how to proceed? Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Regards,
Shweta

Thanks, Anil, for your response, but I'm working somewhere, so I have to leave this job, or can I do a Ph.D. while working?

Yes, definitely, you can pursue a Ph.D. while working correspondently. The link I have provided above gives details of universities/colleges offering these facilities to students like you. I'm also a working professional and pursuing my Ph.D. in HR.

I have read your reply, wherein you have clarified that a PhD is possible in HR itself, but I have a few doubts in my mind.

1) I have done an MBA in Marketing (major) & HR (minor) in the year 2009. Since then, I have been pursuing my career in HR, and now I want to do a PhD in HR itself. Now, my confusion is whether I should do my specialization once again or if it won't affect my further education.

2) Another confusion I have is that I want to do a PhD from Punjab itself, but I am not able to finalize the university. I aim to pursue it with the intention that my education should carry weight in my career. Please let me know from which university I can do the same and what the criteria will be.

Kindly help me solve my queries.

Regards,
Neha Sharma

Hi Friends, I have completed B.Tech (CSE) and have 7 years of work experience in the IT sector. Currently, I am pursuing an MBA (HRM) through distance learning and I am on track to complete it by the end of this year. After that, I plan to pursue a PhD in HRM.

PhD Institutes in India

I would appreciate it if you could suggest the best institutes in India where I can pursue a PhD.

Career Path and Job Opportunities

Additionally, I would like guidance on the career path after completing a PhD, as well as the job opportunities available for PhD holders in HRM in India and abroad.

Please send your suggestions to my email: [Email Removed For Privacy Reasons]

Thank you.

Switching Careers: From IT to HRM and PhD Aspirations

Well, Mr. Jagan, I am really keen to know why you want to pursue a PhD or what actually made you feel the need to change your career path.

And I hope you know that by choosing HRM, your present experience, knowledge, and IT skills won't benefit you much, but they could certainly affect your concentration and motivation regarding your future career. Your long, precious 7 years of experience after relevant education have brought you here and have made you what you are today. I believe your current career path can offer you better career opportunities; therefore, you must think again about your career path and decisions.

Considering a PhD: Skills and Motivation

For a PhD, one of the best skills that PhD aspirants/students require is a strong educational and knowledge base, which comes with long-term study and related subject experience. If you don't have these things, I believe you can imagine how difficult it will be for you.

"Strong interest" is the second most important element required for research study. Therefore, it is really important for you to know yourself and why you want to pursue a PhD in HRM and leave your current career path.

Lastly, I'd request you to go through the PhD forum for related discussions to learn more about it, the required skills, and to think about your decision and options.

Regards.