I’m a student in California obtaining my Sociology BA from UCSD and want to work in Human Resources Management (higher level HR), so I am planning on getting a couple certificates and maybe an MBA in HR, while working part time as an intern? Is this a good course of action? What are the better universities in California with MBAs in HR, name a few. Thanks.
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I agree with Jen. Experience really matters even when you are applying to an MBA program.
I don’t know which MBA programs in California have a good HR focus, but I think people focus on the quality of the MBA program in general instead of the quality of HR courses. Since it sounds like you don’t have any previous HR work experience your intern experience will be key. Even then unless you want to work for a HR consulting firm, a role in corporate HR is going to require that you pay your dues in the trenches. An internship with a lot of education behind it isn’t going to be enough to land a management position. This is coming from a HR manager with an MBA.
Also consider getting a Masters in Human Resources Management–a business degree with an emphasis on HR rather than an MBA that touches on HR.
Best,
Lalita