MBA in Human Resources (HR) is becoming increasingly popular among young professionals. It provides the necessary skills and knowledge to understand how to manage people, recruit and select employees, onboard them, train them and effectively engage with them.

In a contemporary competitive world, it is an established fact that the quality of the people that an organization employs is instrumental in enabling it. It is these people who create a unique value proposition for the company’s stakeholders and thus, gain and sustain a competitive edge over others.

For this to happen, it is imperative for an organization to attract, deploy, engage, nurture and retain its talent pool & human capital that can continue innovating products and processes and creating wealth. The HR professionals of any organization spearhead and lead the actions outlined above and ensure that the organization always remains ahead of local and global competition.

MBA in Human Resources at SMS Varanasi

The 2-year MBA in HRM (Human Resource Management) program at SMS Varanasi is conceptualized, designed and delivered to create business-savvy HR professionals adept at creating value through human resources. The program exposes all participants to the core concepts and practices of business management across functional domains and then helps them take a deep dive into the HR domain, thus equipping them to become holistic business professionals with HR expertise.

The courses in the program provide:

• a thorough grounding in the concepts,
• expanded depth and width of knowledge,
• contemporaneous skill sets and competence, and
• a strong positive outlook towards society.

Thus, the area ensures that the graduating students are sensitive to the needs of the environment and sensible towards creating values for the business and society as a whole.

The pedagogy used is introspective as well as interactive, thereby ensuring that the participants of the program have a good understanding of self, a fair appreciation of the business environment, and a superior ability to use this knowledge in the best interest of the stakeholders. The program aims to help students acquire cutting-edge competence to deal with the world in a sensitive and ethical manner.

The program faculty comprises academic professionals with substantial research, consulting, teaching, training, and corporate experience – with a strong cross-functional academic focus.  The faculty offering the courses is a wonderful mix of experience, expertise and vintage – with a vast expanse of competence rarely found under one roof.

The program also entails several courses being offered by seasoned academicians and practicing professionals to give them a realistic and contemporary perspective on the HR profession.

Career Prospects after MBA in HR

As an MBA in Human Resources graduate, one can choose from a variety of exciting roles, such as:

HR Generalist

After working for a few years as a human resource professional, you might get promoted to be an HR generalist. As an HR generalist, you will have to look after staffing, space management, employee orientation, personal and professional development of the employees and so on.

Additionally, an HR generalist formulates and documents policies and makes sure that it is well-aligned with the vision and mission of the company. In this position, you are a key member of the decision-making process.

Staffing Director

A staffing director is completely responsible for hiring the employees in the company. He is also accountable for handling the situation in case anything goes wrong with those employees. It is a very huge responsibility as he has to build smart and cost-effective strategies for hiring and look after the overall welfare of the personnel too.

The demand for staffing directors is high in the market. You can easily get a job with just an MBA in Human Resources degree from SMS Varanasi or any other reputed institution.

Employee Relation Manager

This is also something that requires some HR experience in the initial years after MBA in HR. An employee relation manager can also be termed a human resource specialist. He is majorly responsible for screening the candidates, interviewing them and so on.

An employee relation manager is also often in contact with colleges from which the students are hired. In addition to hiring, he provides advice and counsels the managers and supervisors regarding personnel practices, policy and employment laws.

If you volunteer at the placement cell at our institute, you will probably get in touch with several staffing directors and employee relationship managers and get to know about job placements and internships they are offering to students.

Training and Development Manager

The training manager arranges for the training of the new employees and also when the need for training arises for the other employees of the company. As a training manager, you need to find out the training needs by coordinating with various managers.

Next, he has to devise an overall or individual training plan within the budget and deploy training methods.

Training and development managers are often in demand in manufacturing plants, R&D labs, and other production units.

Compensation Manager

A compensation manager is extensively responsible for formulating the payroll and compensation policies for the employees. They conduct surveys, research, etc. to study the compensation trends in the market before documenting the policies.

They need to revise the policies as per the changing economic trends or government regulations. He may also handle employee benefits, employee reward systems such as bonuses, merit raises, and pay-for-performance plans may also fall within their responsibility.

Technical Recruiter

Are you a tech whiz with a passion for people? Then you might be perfect for a technical recruiter role! These pros test candidates’ tech skills and cherry-pick the cream of the crop. It’s a big deal in the worlds of IT and banking. 

As for qualifications, anyone with software savvy and HR know-how can apply. Whether you’re a coding guru or an IT architect, your expertise will come in handy in this crucial role supporting HR.

An MBA in Human Resources after software engineering might be an ideal path for a technical recruiter.

Executive Recruiter

Are you a people person with an impressive way of words? You might achieve success in executive recruiting! As a recruiter for high-level positions like CEO and Vice President, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with talented individuals from a variety of companies. 

The key to success? A unique blend of soft and hard skills, including active listening, sharp thinking, patience, and confidence – not to mention strong networking abilities. This job also gives you an opportunity to start building relationships with top-notch executives – and help them find good jobs several times throughout their career journeys.

Non-Profit Human Resource Experts

Non-profit HR experts play a major role in finding, hiring, and developing talent for some of the most important causes in the world. These experts might take on roles like HR managers, recruiters, or HR executives, all with the goal of making a difference in fields like the arts, education, health, and culture.

Their work doesn’t just impact the organizations they work for – it also has a direct and powerful influence on the lives of the people they serve. So if you want to use your HR skills to make a tangible difference in the world, consider a career in non-profit HR!

International Human Resource Professional

Are you someone who’s excited about travelling, speaking multiple languages, and immersing yourself in diverse cultures? If so, then you might want to take a look at becoming an International Human Resource Professional. 

In this exciting career, you’ll be responsible for recruiting candidates for global positions, ensuring they’re trained to meet international organizational standards, managing benefit plans in line with national policies, and ensuring employee programs are set up and running smoothly. It’s the perfect job for those who love exploring and want to truly make a difference!

Start Your Own Consultancy

This can be an option for those who want to be their own boss. You will have a number of HR executives and human resource managers working for you. You need to decide on the industry and establish a client base accordingly. A number of people opt to go through recruitment agencies. Also, MNCs prefer to hire employees via a consultancy as they are a trusted source.

If you are interested in opening your own HR consultancy firm, you can start with one or two recruiters and then scale it up as per the demand.

Many other career options are open for MBA HR graduates, such as HR analyst, HR information systems manager, quality assurance specialist, and so on.

Why go for an MBA in HR (instead of PGDM)?

IIMs offer PGDM. But if you have not made it to one of them, PGDM might not be the right choice for you.

Anonymous institutions not affiliated with a university may offer PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) courses. They are not bound to a specific pattern of material and they are allowed to make changes when required by the industry.

B-schools can only offer the MBA degree program in affiliation with a university. They have to strictly follow the rules and regulations provided by the university. For example, the MBA at SMS Varanasi is affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (APJAKTU), Lucknow.

MBA programs are recognized by regulatory bodies such as the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). If you want to focus on academic research and business theories. MBA might be a good choice for you.

MBA at SMS Varanasi offers you an edge over other similar programs at different B-schools. We are an autonomous college which counts as one of the Top 50 B-schools in North India. We make sure that all our programs are industry oriented and that our students gain practical skills.

We emphasize hands-on experience through internships, industry collaborations, and an industry-focused curriculum. We also have tie-ups with international universities for student and faculty exchange programs.

Conclusion

MBA in Human Resources from SMS Varanasi teaches students how to take on the roles of HR managers, recruiters, or HR executives. It is a great way to make a difference in fields like the arts, education, health, and culture.

With an MBA in Human Resources from SMS Varanasi, you will also be well-equipped to take on international roles in multinational organizations. You can also choose to become an entrepreneur and open your own consultancy firm. The possibilities are endless! So, if you are considering a career in Human Resources, consider doing an MBA with us at SMS Varanasi!