Online MBA in Human Resource from Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL), Pune
MBA with Human Resource specialisation from Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL), Pune. UGC DEB approved. NAAC A++ accredited.
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About This Specialisation
The SSODL Online MBA in Human Resource is offered by Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning, the fully-online arm of Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune. SSODL launched in 2020-21 as a UGC-DEB approved institution and is distinct from SCDL.
SIU carries NAAC A++ accreditation and NIRF #24 University ranking (2025). The HR specialisation covers classical and modern HR disciplines in Sem 3-4: Talent Management, Compensation and Reward Management, Learning and Development, HR Analytics, Organisational Development and Change, and Industrial Relations. The Sem 1-2 core includes AI and ML for Business Management, R Programming, and Data Driven Decision Making, making SSODL HR graduates more data-literate than most peer HR MBA programmes.
The programme suits working HR professionals targeting HRBP and HR head roles at large corporates. The Rs 55,000 work-experience scholarship reduces fees to Rs 3.15L for applicants with 2+ years of documented experience.
Semester 3 and 4 — Human Resource Subjects
Semester 3
Semester 4
Sem 1-2 shared core subjects across all SSODL MBA specialisations. See the main SSODL Online MBA page for core subject list.
Who Hires Human Resource MBAs
Human Resource MBA graduates from SSODL Online are hired across these industries and roles:
Industries: BFSI, IT services, Manufacturing, FMCG, HR consulting and staffing, Automotive
Entry-level roles: HR Generalist (management track), Talent Acquisition Manager, HR Operations Manager, Compensation Analyst
Mid-level roles (3-5 years experience): HRBP, HR Manager, L&D Manager, Compensation and Benefits Manager, Talent Management Manager
Senior roles (7+ years): HR Head, CHRO, VP Human Resources, Head of Talent Management
Top hiring organisations: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HUL, Aditya Birla Group, Mahindra Group, Tata Group, Bajaj Auto, Kirloskar Group, Aon Hewitt, Mercer India
Skills You Develop
The SSODL HR specialisation builds skills that large corporate and BFSI employers test at HRBP and HR head levels:
- Compensation and Reward Management: salary grading, variable pay programme design, and benefits benchmarking against market data for Total Rewards head and compensation manager roles
- HR Analytics: people analytics platforms, workforce dashboards, predictive attrition models, and CHRO-level reporting for data-driven HR leadership
- Talent Management: succession pipeline management, high-potential identification, and talent acquisition framework design for large corporate HR teams
- Industrial Relations: union management, standing order compliance, disciplinary inquiry procedures, and collective bargaining for manufacturing and large-service HR roles
- Organisational Development and Change: Kotter and ADKAR change management, OD intervention design, and culture assessment for HR transformation roles
- Learning and Development: training needs analysis, learning programme design, and L&D ROI measurement for corporate university and L&D head roles
Soft skills: Managing the CHRO-CEO relationship, presenting HR metrics and talent dashboards to the board, navigating industrial disputes, and leading cross-functional HR transformation programmes.
How Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL), Pune Compares for Human Resource
Comparing SSODL Online MBA Human Resource against peers:
vs Amity Online MBA Human Resource Management: Amity is NAAC A+ and NIRF #22 at Rs 2,25,000. Amity HRM covers core HR management with a broad curriculum. SSODL HR adds dedicated HR Analytics, AI and ML for Business Management, and R Programming in the core, creating stronger data literacy for modern HRBP roles. For Pune-headquartered corporate and manufacturing sector HR, SSODL carries stronger brand recognition. For pan-India HR roles at mid-size companies, Amity NIRF #22 is competitive and more affordable.
vs NMIMS Online MBA Human Resource Management: NMIMS is NAAC A++ at Rs 1.96L-2.20L. NMIMS HRM is stronger for BFSI sector HR in Mumbai and carries higher brand recognition at Mumbai-headquartered large corporates. SSODL HR is more competitive for Pune-region manufacturing, automotive (Bajaj, Mahindra), and western India corporates. Choose based on target employer geography and sector.
vs MUJ Online MBA Human Resource Management: MUJ is NAAC A+ and NIRF #58 at Rs 1,53,000-1,80,000 with Coursera Plus. MUJ HRM is affordable but the MUJ brand is less established for large-corporate HRBP roles compared to Symbiosis in western India. SSODL carries stronger recognition at Pune-headquartered large employers.
Fees and Payment
The SSODL Online MBA in Human Resource offers 2 fee tracks based on applicant work experience:
- Application fee: Rs 1,000
- Registration fee: Rs 10,000 (one-time)
- Total program fee: Rs 3,70,000 across 4 semesters
- Semester breakdown: Rs 92,500 each for Sem 1-2 and Rs 87,500 each for Sem 3-4
- Year 1 total: Rs 1,95,000 (including Rs 10,000 registration)
- Year 2 total: Rs 1,75,000
- Application fee: Rs 1,000
- Registration fee: Rs 10,000 (one-time)
- Total program fee: Rs 3,15,000 after Rs 55,000 experience-based scholarship
- Semester breakdown: Rs 80,000 each for Sem 1-2 and Rs 72,500 each for Sem 3-4
- Year 1 total: Rs 1,70,000
- Year 2 total: Rs 1,45,000
The Rs 55,000 experience scholarship applies whether you pay semester-wise or opt for one-time upfront payment. Submit 2+ years work experience proof during admission to claim.
EMI is available through the university's marketing partner. This is interest-bearing EMI, not zero-cost. Contact our counsellor for current EMI tenure options and approval terms.
EdifyEdu reconfirms fees with SSODL each quarter. Please reconfirm current fees and scholarship eligibility with our counsellor before any payment. Fees listed are indicative.
How Your Degree Will Look
UGC DEB approved online degrees are legally equivalent to on-campus degrees and valid for private sector employment and government roles where UGC DEB is accepted.
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The degree certificate is issued by Symbiosis International University (SIU) and carries the SIU name with the MBA designation. The Human Resource specialisation is noted on the marksheet and transcript. Online mode is identified per UGC-DEB 2020 regulations. The certificate is valid for corporate hiring, PSU eligibility, and higher education admission across India. SSODL is separate from SCDL; both are Symbiosis entities, but SSODL is the UGC-DEB approved online MBA arm.
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Three verified reviews from SSODL Online MBA Human Resource alumni. Ratings from post-completion surveys.
I had 5 years in HR operations and wanted to move into HRBP. The Rs 55K scholarship made SSODL affordable. Post-graduation, I transitioned to a HRBP role at a Pune automotive company within 4 months. Symbiosis name carries real weight in Pune manufacturing HR.
Liked: HR Analytics subject was excellent. Learned predictive attrition modelling that I immediately used in my HRBP role. The Symbiosis brand got me shortlisted at Bajaj Auto and Mahindra without a single rejection at screening.
Disliked: Some live sessions had technical glitches. Would have appreciated more faculty interaction outside class hours.
Strong programme. The Symbiosis brand worked for Bengaluru BFSI HR hiring. Would recommend for professionals who can use the work-exp scholarship to bring fees down.
Liked: Industrial Relations subject covered union management and collective bargaining realistically - useful for my BFSI HR role. R Programming in Sem 2 gave me skills my peers without an analytics background lacked.
Disliked: Rs 3.70L is high compared to alternatives. Interest-bearing EMI adds more. Wished for a zero-cost EMI option.
The degree is solid and the Symbiosis name matters. But for Mumbai corporate HR roles, NMIMS HRM brand recognition is stronger. SSODL works better for Pune and western India HR careers.
Liked: Good subject coverage especially Talent Management and OD. Design Thinking application to HR was a fresh perspective.
Disliked: Placement support was job board access only. No dedicated HR placement events or campus recruiter visits.
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Applicants with 2 or more years of documented work experience receive a Rs 55,000 scholarship off the standard Rs 3,70,000 program fee. The scholarship applies whether you pay semester-wise or in a single upfront payment. Submit proof of work experience during admission to have it applied automatically.
Choose Human Resource If... / Consider Alternatives If...
Choose This If
- You want the Symbiosis International University brand for HRBP, talent management, or HR leadership roles at Pune-headquartered large corporates, manufacturing companies, or BFSI firms.
- You have 2+ years work experience and the Rs 55,000 scholarship reduces effective fees to Rs 3.15L.
- You want HR analytics capability built into the programme with HR Analytics, R Programming, and AI and ML for Business Management in the core curriculum.
Consider Alternatives If
- →If Mumbai corporate HR brand recognition is the priority, NMIMS Online MBA HRM carries stronger recognition at Mumbai-headquartered large corporates and BFSI firms.
- →If fee is the primary concern, Amity Online MBA HRM (Rs 2.25L) and MUJ Online MBA HRM (Rs 1.53L-1.80L) offer good alternatives at lower cost.
- →If zero-cost EMI matters, MUJ and NMIMS offer zero-cost EMI; SSODL does not.