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MBA in HR

Calumscott

Is an MBA useful in HR? I'm 6 years deep into my career and at a crossroads if I'll pursue a postgraduate degree in Psychology which is my passion, or get an MBA that seems to be a default in a corporate career path.

My current career goal is Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist (such a sweet spot between my two passion).

Thoughts?

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  • I would follow your passion.

    I think MBAs are far less standard now and many organisations have moved away from them. There is an interesting stat I will see if I can find about the very high number of people who leave organisations after getting an MBA.
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    Hi Keith

    I think you're right, although I can't remember the source of this either. However, it is my understanding that many people use an MBA as a bridge to another career path.

    There is another research finding I came across and it was into the backgrounds of HRDs versus other HR roles. Apparently HRDs are more likely to have experience outside HR than other HR professionals.

    So, @Calum - if you had ever thought of targeting getting a job as an HRD, a general management qualification might perhaps be more helpful than Psychology. But would you always regret not following your passion???
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  • in reply to Keith
    Hi Keith

    I think you're right, although I can't remember the source of this either. However, it is my understanding that many people use an MBA as a bridge to another career path.

    There is another research finding I came across and it was into the backgrounds of HRDs versus other HR roles. Apparently HRDs are more likely to have experience outside HR than other HR professionals.

    So, @Calum - if you had ever thought of targeting getting a job as an HRD, a general management qualification might perhaps be more helpful than Psychology. But would you always regret not following your passion???
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