Hello,
few years back I have completed a Level 7 course and now I am contemplating on my next move. Since I work in SMEs, I feel that I am not getting the most out of the education as for non-HR people my CIPD diploma does not mean much. I am debating between a top up to get MA/ MSc or MBA. However, while MBA is likely to be broader and potentially could give me wider options in the future, it is much longer than only 6 months top-up and I am keen to hear some stories how and if either of those had helped to develop people's careers.
Thank you.
I haven't come across many senior HR bods with an MBA. Thats not saying it would/wouldn't be useful but simply I haven't come across them and therefor its far from essential. If you are currently in a HR Adviser level position you need to think how you will sell this level of qualification to a prospective employer (if you are looking for career advancement out of it) and how they will see your narrative. One of teh biggest challenges for people in moving upwards is being over qualified and under experienced.
I haven't come across many senior HR bods with an MBA. Thats not saying it would/wouldn't be useful but simply I haven't come across them and therefor its far from essential. If you are currently in a HR Adviser level position you need to think how you will sell this level of qualification to a prospective employer (if you are looking for career advancement out of it) and how they will see your narrative. One of teh biggest challenges for people in moving upwards is being over qualified and under experienced.
