What Degree Do You Need For Human Resources

Can you tell me what qualification do I need to have to get admission in any Human Resources Management course in India as I want to make a career in this field?

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Human resource management (HRM or simply HR) is a function in organizations designed to maximize employee performance in service of an employer's strategic objectives. HR is primarily concerned with the management of people within organizations, focusing on policies and on systems.

Basic Eligibility

UG:

For admission in a bachelor degree, one needs to pass the higher secondary school certificate (10+2) examination. The duration for this course is 3 years.


PG:

For a master degree one holding a bachelor degree can apply.
One will have to attend an entrance exam such as MAT/CAT/XAT or ATMA to get admitted into this course.
The duration for this course is 2 years.

List of Courses: -

• Diploma Courses in Human Resource Management
• Certificate Courses in Human Resource Management
• Executive Diploma Programme in Human Resource Management
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management
• Master in Human Resource Development
• Master of Human Resource Management
• Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management
• Master of Business Administration in Personnel Administration
• Master Of Business Administration Human Resource Management
• Post Graduate Program in Human Resource

Specializations
Some of its specialized fields are: -

• Retention
• Motivation
• Labour Relations
• Labour Legislation
• Industrial Relations
• Training and Development
• Recruitment and Selection
• Compensation and Benefits
• Labour Welfare and Social Security

Job Prospects

Some job titles: -

• HR Generalist
• Staffing Director
• Technical Recruiter
• Compensation Manager
• Employee Relations Manager
• Employment or Placement Manager
• Director of HR Training and Development
• Organizational development and change consultant