Game theory is an essential aspect of business and almost all the major B-schools have game theory as part of their curriculum. Whether it's a mandatory course or not might vary depending upon your institute. 

I am sure you have all heard about the prisoner’s dilemma which was only the tip of a giant game theory subject. MBA is supposed to teach you how to make decisions that serve you in the best interest despite adversity and game theory could help you optimize your decision-making. All things said it’s not an easy subject. 

I talked to a cousin who was planning his higher studies and he told me that when he started planning his career, he prioritized 2 things. He will pursue what he is good at and will do what he actually likes doing. 

After considerable anticipation, he decided to pursue HR and shared his experience so far. To date, he is glad he decided to take up HR and has no regrets whatsoever. In fact, he had temporarily joined a software job which confirmed his lack of interest in that field.

He chose HR over BM despite knowing job opportunities for BM are better than HR. What kept him going was his initial decision of sticking to what he loved.

As his journey commenced, he started creating memories in Jamshedpur, making new friends, having wonderful experiences, and taking part in both co-curricular and extra-curricular stuff. After some nervousness in placements, today he has successfully completed a year in an HR role. 

HRM is always going to be more niche than most, and that’s exactly why XLRI, a premier b-school is the best option for HR. The plethora of competitions and scope provided is the envy of the B-school world.

He loved HR in general and XLRI specifically because it taught him that pursuing what you love will make you happy even if the monetary return is not huge.

When it comes to HR specialization, XLRI has emerged as one of the top-ranked institutions.

Candidates who graduate from this campus should expect to land high-paying positions with outstanding benefits. Many of the major multinational corporations participate in the placement and choose the best candidates from the campus. 

Here is a brief overview of the placement highlights for the recent years at XLRI.

When it comes to the beginning and advancing your career in HR, the alumni is pretty good for XLers who support their group members, and it's a game-changer.

XLRI is a really good institute to go for. The ethos, culture, and diversity are all enigmatic. One of my friends studying there suggests that you can learn and grow simultaneously. 

• Placements for non-IT background students are comparatively less. Usually, the domain consultant role is offered.
• These domain consultants also get a chance to go abroad for further work experience. 
• Nowadays, companies are also hiring, even being unsure about the candidate’s past work experience.
• You just evolve as your potential individuality begins to blossom. This is the most significant advantage of being in XLRI. 
• Academics and case studies are generally the same across the board.
• The admissions process is a little stringent and filters out the “right” individuals.

Placement stats:

It is not a disadvantage to not be an engineer. A consulting career requires more analytical ability, business awareness, and thought process. 

All you have to do is work a little harder to achieve your goals. So, go ahead and start preparing for your career and you'll make it. Ultimately your performance will matter rather than being an IT or a non-IT background.

One of my friends from school recently visited the XLRI Jamshedpur campus to deliver a guest lecture. To get to the institute, he had to change two flights which were followed by a ride in a cab that took him around three hours from Ranchi to Jamshedpur.

It was a tiring journey but he found it worth it. He had a good time on campus and praised the level of safety on the campus. The host of the cultural festival, a student organization, was very generous with their timing and hospitality.

The cultural program went on for three days and it was organized for students from other institutes. The goal of this program was to give them exposure to ideas which they can find difficult to get otherwise. My friend was delighted to talk to these students.

Also, there was a band performance which was one of the highlights of the program.

He thanked the team for their hospitality and took his leave the following morning. To his experience, he found life at campus very happening.