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Online MBA in Human Resource Management

Master of Business Administration, specialisation in Human Resource Management

Updated 23 Oct 2026

Programme

Online MBA

Duration

2 years (4 semesters)

Offered by

8 of 9 universities

Mode

Online, UGC-entitled

About the Online MBA in Human Resource Management

Recruitment, pay and performance, employee relations and labour law. For people in HR, administration or team-lead roles who want to grow into HR business-partner or HR manager positions.

The first year covers the core MBA subjects; the specialisation subjects come in the later semesters. See the full Online MBA syllabus.

What you study

  • Talent Acquisition
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Performance Management
  • Industrial Relations and Labour Laws
  • Training and Development
  • HR Analytics
  • Organisation Development

Universities offering the Online MBA in Human Resource Management

Fees by university
UniversityDurationTotal feePer semester
Jain OnlineBengaluru, Karnataka2 years₹1,60,000–Details
Online ManipalJaipur, Rajasthan24 months (4 semesters)₹1,84,000₹46,000Details
Parul University OnlineVadodara, Gujarat2 years (4 semesters)₹1,90,000₹47,500Details
NMIMS CDOEMumbai, Maharashtra2 years (4 semesters; valid for 4 years)₹1,96,000₹55,000Details
LPU OnlinePhagwara, Punjab2 years (4 semesters)₹2,00,000₹50,000Details
Shoolini University OnlineSolan, Himachal Pradesh2 years (4 semesters)₹2,00,000–Details
Amity University OnlineNoida, Uttar Pradesh2 years (4 semesters)₹2,07,000–Details
Chandigarh University OnlineMohali, Punjab2 years (4 semesters, up to 4 years)₹2,38,000–Details

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Eligibility and duration

A bachelor's degree in any subject from a recognised university. The minimum marks are set by each university, most often 50% overall, with relaxation for reserved categories.

Duration
Programme length2 years (4 semesters)
Maximum time allowedUsually 4 years (programme length plus two years, as UGC allows)
CreditsAround 80 to 104 credits, depending on the university
ModeFully online: live sessions, recorded lectures, e-books, assignments and discussion forums
ExamsEnd-of-semester exams, mostly online with remote proctoring; some universities also use assignments and quizzes for internal marks
Weekly study timePlan for 10 to 15 hours a week
IntakesTwo a year at most universities, usually January and July

Careers and salary

  • HR Manager
  • HR Business Partner
  • Talent Acquisition Lead
  • Compensation and Benefits Analyst
  • Learning and Development Manager

HR Manager: Average base pay about ₹8.5 lakh a year; middle 80% earn ₹3.1 lakh–₹20 lakh (PayScale India, updated July 2026).

FAQs

What is an Online MBA in Human Resource Management?

Recruitment, pay and performance, employee relations and labour law. For people in HR, administration or team-lead roles who want to grow into HR business-partner or HR manager positions.

Who can apply?

A bachelor's degree in any subject from a recognised university. The minimum marks are set by each university, most often 50% overall, with relaxation for reserved categories.

What does it cost?

Total fees at the universities we compare range from ₹1,60,000 to ₹2,38,000 (list prices, October 2026).

What jobs can I get?

Typical roles include HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition Lead, Compensation and Benefits Analyst.

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