JKK Munirajah College of Technology Erode MBA Human Resource Management: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Master of Business Administration, MBA, in Human Resource Management (HRM) is a 2 year Post Graduate program and is open to individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in any stream.  MBA in HRM is a popular option for candidates aspiring for a place in B-Schools in India.

MBA in HRM is perfect for individuals with good people skills and an ability to envision a larger picture for an organization. At present skilled HR Professionals are required in all public and private sector organization.

People with an MBA in HRM are usually employed as Human Resource Manager, Employee Relations Manager and in other similar roles. Although starting salary entirely depends upon the Institute of study, salary for alumni of a good Management Institute is between 5 Lakh INR to 12 Lakh INR.

What is MBA in HRM?

Human Resource Management is essentially the process of hiring, training and managing employees for an organization. It is all related to the “people” side of an organization. It is about making sure that an organization has the adequate number of people with the required skills and knowledge to fulfill the strategic aims of a company.

History of the Course

HRM, for the first time, was started as labor management in London in the year, 1913. In India, first Institute to confer MBA degrees was Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM), Kolkata, established in 1953 which also served as a mentor for IIM Calcutta on its inception. Since the establishment of earliest Management Institutes, MBA in HRM has gradually rose to become one of the top Management courses in India.

Highlights for MBA in HRM program

Duration and Structure of the Program

An MBA program in HRM is of 2 years and is divided in terms/semesters. Some Institutes have two semesters in one annum while many have three semesters or terms. For Distance mode of Education, the minimum duration of course is 2-2.5 years and maximum duration to complete the program is 4 years. For Executive Programs the duration of the course varies from 1 to 2 years.

What are the skills required for an MBA in HRM?

Although the course is open for anyone who fulfills the basic eligibility criteria, it is certainly an apt course for individuals with excellent inter-personal and communication skill. A person who can manage both people and information adeptly and is adaptable to different kind of work environments is a suitable candidate for MBA in HRM.

Which are the top Institutes for MBA in HRM in India?

When it comes to an MBA degree, Indian Institute of Management or IIMs are among the top institutes. However, there are other Government and Private B-Schools in India which provide state-of-the-art education and infrastructure to its students. Some of the top Management Institutes for MBA in HRM in India are:

Course Structure

MBA in HRM is a two year program which is often divided in semesters or terms. Some institutes have bi -semester or term system while others have trimester system. Like all other MBA courses, the first year of the course focuses on developing fundamental skills related to Business Administration and comprises of core courses. In the second year of the program, usually, a student has to select their specialization and consecutively have to select their elective papers. Students also have to undergo Industry/Summer Training after the completion of their first year in the program. The Summer Training, usually, is of 4-6 weeks.

Course Delivery Methods

Course delivery methods include Lecture, Classroom Discussion, Case Studies, Group Discussion, Group and Individual Presentation, Term Papers, Student Projects, Paper Submissions and Presentation, Industry Visits, Summer Training etc.

Academic Options after MBA in HRM

MBA graduates after completion of the program, hoping to pursue academics in Business Administration and Human Resource Management can always opt for Doctoral Programs. Doctoral Programs are offered by all major Management Institutes and also provide Fellowship ranging between 18,000 INR per month to 30,000 INR per month.

Aspirants seeking admission to 2-year Full-time MBA Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.

Academic Requirement:

Candidates should have passed a Bachelor's degree in any discipline or it's equivalent of minimum three years duration, with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized University.

Entrance Exam:

Candidates must qualify University Entrance Test.