Would me doing Dual specialization in MBA have better job prospects ?
MBA in HR is a misnomer. Schools grant the MBA degree, not MBA in HR, or MBA in finance, or MBA in marketing. The MBA is a general broad degree that prepares students for high level management positions. MBA students study accounting, finance, marketing, statistics, management, economics, strategy, policy, leadership, and similar courses. The MBA is not like an MS that concentrates in one field and prepares students for staff positions. MBA programs offer concentrations in various fields, but this amounts only to 2-3 elective courses in the second year. Students develop an interest in some subjects more than others, so they tend to select a concentration in the subject of their interest. This happens in the second year of the program, so you have plenty of time to decide. Also the school can advise you whether recruiters in your area are looking for certain concentrations or want broadly educated candidates. You may be able to develop two concentrations by taking extra courses. Whether
I do believe dual specialization is better. It opens up various avenues like a job in HR or one in Finance or a Finance job in an HR firm – they are likelier to hire you than someone who doesn’t know the ABCD of HR and vice versa. Of the two, I’d suggest the market is riper for HR. But I think it would be best if you asked an expert. You can find knowledgeable people through MBA portals like http://www.mbauniverse.com. They have ask the expert section and you could have your queries answered there. Good Luck!
