Considering an MBA in HR via Distance Learning: Will It Boost My Career in HR?

Hi all,

I am working in the call center industry and have always been fascinated by the idea of being a successful HR professional. I am planning to pursue my MBA with a focus on HR. However, I am unsure about which institute to join and whether I will have a strong standing in the HR field after completing my MBA through distance learning. I would appreciate any guidance to help me make this decision.

Anupam

Hi Anupam,

"I am working in the call center industry and have always been fascinated to be a successful HR. I am planning to do my MBA with HR. But I am confused regarding which institute to join and whether I will have a standing in the HR field after my MBA through Distance Learning. Please help me decide."

Welcome to citehr.com!

There are many institutes in India, so just check websites. At this time, most of them have already commenced their admission process for written exams. Let me ask you one question - why HR? Please tell us what you like or are fascinated about HR.

MBA through distance learning is okay if you are already working in the HR department. If in a different department, then your understanding and correlating the same to the workplace would be undermined. So make a choice; in any case, HR specialization comes in the second year. First, concentrate on getting into a good institute.

Cheers,
Rajat

Hi,

To be in the HR field, you really have to possess a liking for the same. I would suggest that you have a face-to-face interaction with your HR manager in the call center and try to figure out what they actually look for. What goes in favor of you is that you have hands-on experience in the call center, and you are in a better position to appreciate the working environment, conditions, recruitment trends, and attrition rates.

However, if you are looking for opportunities in other sectors, then the chances are bright that you may end up in a consultancy. It all depends on your liking and future plans, so give it a deep thought and best of luck.

Kumar Abhijit 😊

Hi Anupam,

I totally agree with Rajat and Kumar. I was exactly in the same position as you were. I was working in a call center and wanted to be an HR exec. So I did my MBA but joined a software firm as a Business Analyst. Being a Business Analyst helps me study the functions of HR from a recipient point of view. I am still interested in HR and planning to continue my studies in HR.

What I would suggest is to do a full-time MBA course. Aim for XLRI or do a course in TISS. But before that, dissect yourself thoroughly and try to explain and justify your liking towards HR. Maybe more interactions with the HR executives in this forum would help you make a better decision.

Best of luck.

Sree