How good in MBA in HRM in IIM when compared with XLRI?

Getting to know from friends studying at these colleges. It is important for you to note that all of the IIMs do not offer a specialized program in Human Resource Management. Only IIM Ranchi and IIM Indore offer a dedicated program in the field of HRM. Here are some of the facts you must keep in mind before making any decision.

Make an informed decision

• MBA in HR is way different than MBA in any other stream.
• MBA is all about being analytical and calculative.
• But if you choose to pursue HRM, you should be able to focus on human interactions and relationships.

Brand name

• You may feel that some great B-schools in India such as XLRI, MDI, and TISS are as old as the IIMs and possess the same brand value.
• If you do not get a seat in an old IIM or are not obsessed with an IIM tag then mentioned colleges will be good for you.
• They are equally good as the IIMs.

Faculty Team

• IIMs are known for some of the finest professors in all of their specializations.
• As the number of students in HRM is less, this also affects the number of faculty in that department.
• XLRI has some great professors in HRM.

Peer group

• Most of the learning outside the classroom comes from one’s friend circle.
• Your fellow students in IIMs incline towards specializations such as Finance, Marketing, Operations, or IT.
• Very few students opt for HRM.
• Therefore, it will be a better learning environment where most people are interested in the same topic.

The conclusion is, if you are interested and inclined towards HRM then they should opt for XLRI, and if there is uncertainty in choice, then go for IIMs.