Dear HR Seniors,
I have completed an MBA and BBA in HR, with 8 years of experience. I am currently working as an HR manager in a manufacturing company. I am interested in furthering my studies and would appreciate your suggestions on which course would add value to my future career. Additionally, I would like recommendations on a university or institution where I can pursue this course.
Thank you in advance.
From India, Mumbai
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1I have completed an MBA and BBA in HR, with 8 years of experience. I am currently working as an HR manager in a manufacturing company. I am interested in furthering my studies and would appreciate your suggestions on which course would add value to my future career. Additionally, I would like recommendations on a university or institution where I can pursue this course.
Thank you in advance.
From India, Mumbai
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Dear Colleague,
My personal view is as follows:
As you are already qualified with a Master's in HR, there is no need to repeat any such course. You need to decide on your own what type of career aspiration you have in your mind and then take the call to choose a suitable course.
1. If you are comfortable, focus on Digital HR Courses (Certification Program) offered by leading institutes and qualify on HR automation-related programs, which are going to be the future.
2. HR Analytics is another area that is gaining importance nowadays. Go for a good certification program on HR Analytics if you are interested in this area.
3. You may also decide on Certification Programs in areas like Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, etc., if you are inclined towards Training and Development.
4. If you are inclined to research, then you may register for a Ph.D. in HR, and you may have multiple career options later.
5. Focus on Automation, HR-Related IT/Software courses, and similar areas.
Any investment you make hereafter, please focus only on Certification Programs to get yourself qualified to use such tools. Spend money on further courses only if they add value and align with the trends of the profession.
All the Best, God Bless
Dr. P. Sivakumar
Doctor Siva Global HR
Tamil Nadu
From India, Chennai
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My personal view is as follows:
As you are already qualified with a Master's in HR, there is no need to repeat any such course. You need to decide on your own what type of career aspiration you have in your mind and then take the call to choose a suitable course.
1. If you are comfortable, focus on Digital HR Courses (Certification Program) offered by leading institutes and qualify on HR automation-related programs, which are going to be the future.
2. HR Analytics is another area that is gaining importance nowadays. Go for a good certification program on HR Analytics if you are interested in this area.
3. You may also decide on Certification Programs in areas like Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, etc., if you are inclined towards Training and Development.
4. If you are inclined to research, then you may register for a Ph.D. in HR, and you may have multiple career options later.
5. Focus on Automation, HR-Related IT/Software courses, and similar areas.
Any investment you make hereafter, please focus only on Certification Programs to get yourself qualified to use such tools. Spend money on further courses only if they add value and align with the trends of the profession.
All the Best, God Bless
Dr. P. Sivakumar
Doctor Siva Global HR
Tamil Nadu
From India, Chennai
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Program in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management or pursue Law. During my interactions with students of various B Schools, what I have noticed is that they don't have a proper course/paper on the core of Personnel/HR Management, i.e., Industrial Relations and Labour Laws. That is really a shortfall as far as an HR person is concerned.
From India, Kannur
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From India, Kannur
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Hello Pradnyabhutada,
After you have settled down and want to study, it is a good sign of development. I can suggest the following:
1. Study from your experience and others' experiences. Attend seminars, training programs, and observe court procedures.
2. If you are interested in obtaining a degree, consider taking a Psychology course. It will help you in dealing with people.
3. Alternatively, you can take a course in mass communication, which will enhance your drafting and presentation skills.
Please inform me of your decision.
Thank you,
Vibhakar Ramtirthkar, Pune
9371001906
From India, Pune
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After you have settled down and want to study, it is a good sign of development. I can suggest the following:
1. Study from your experience and others' experiences. Attend seminars, training programs, and observe court procedures.
2. If you are interested in obtaining a degree, consider taking a Psychology course. It will help you in dealing with people.
3. Alternatively, you can take a course in mass communication, which will enhance your drafting and presentation skills.
Please inform me of your decision.
Thank you,
Vibhakar Ramtirthkar, Pune
9371001906
From India, Pune
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Hello Pradnyabhutada,
Further to what Madhu TK and Vibhakar Ramtirthkar suggested, I think you first need to figure out/decide in which direction you want your career to go from here. What course(s) or Post-PG or anything else you wish to do depends a lot on this factor—and this is something only that individual can decide. Others wouldn't know your complete range of experience and lessons learned (or yet to be learned) along the way. Madhu's suggestion of going for something in Law/IR and PM would be the best bet if you wish to settle in the manufacturing sector. Given the increased use of technology in today's manufacturing sector, a lot would keep changing in the IR and PM practices. Vibhakar Ramtirthkar's suggestion regarding Psychology would surely enable you to handle people better—irrespective of which sector or sub-field you wish to move into within HR (I consider the definition of HR as Human Relations rather than Human Resources). IPR courses can be another choice if you wish to switch your career to technology companies.
However, as I mentioned above, a lot depends on what future career roadmap you have in mind. Once you are clear on this aspect, more accurate suggestions can come forth from the members of this Forum.
All the Best.
Regards,
TS
From India, Hyderabad
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Further to what Madhu TK and Vibhakar Ramtirthkar suggested, I think you first need to figure out/decide in which direction you want your career to go from here. What course(s) or Post-PG or anything else you wish to do depends a lot on this factor—and this is something only that individual can decide. Others wouldn't know your complete range of experience and lessons learned (or yet to be learned) along the way. Madhu's suggestion of going for something in Law/IR and PM would be the best bet if you wish to settle in the manufacturing sector. Given the increased use of technology in today's manufacturing sector, a lot would keep changing in the IR and PM practices. Vibhakar Ramtirthkar's suggestion regarding Psychology would surely enable you to handle people better—irrespective of which sector or sub-field you wish to move into within HR (I consider the definition of HR as Human Relations rather than Human Resources). IPR courses can be another choice if you wish to switch your career to technology companies.
However, as I mentioned above, a lot depends on what future career roadmap you have in mind. Once you are clear on this aspect, more accurate suggestions can come forth from the members of this Forum.
All the Best.
Regards,
TS
From India, Hyderabad
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