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“Chandigarh University, in association with AON Consulting, offers a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree program in Strategic HR. This program is recognized as the Best MBA Strategic HR College in Punjab, India. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to use statistical methods and technologies to analyze historical data in order to gain new insights and improve strategic decision-making for businesses.”

MBA Strategic HR in association with AON Consulting (AON HR Learning Center)

Human Resource is invaluable for business success. Organizations have realized the importance of HR Department in order to meet their organizational goals which make HR professionals as one of the most sought after professionals in the corporate world. HR has always been popular amongst the MBA students as a specialization but which changing scenario; the role of HR professionals has added many new dimensions and KRA’s. The focus has now shifted from traditional HR to Strategic HR.

Strategic human resource management is a proactive approach for developing talent. It aims to achieve long-term business objectives and meet organizational challenges. Strategic human resource management emphasizes the fostering of a positive and efficient company culture that embraces innovation and strives to achieve a competitive edge. Strategic HR is the practice of attracting, developing, rewarding, and retaining employees for the benefit of both the employees as individuals and the organization as a whole. HR departments that practice strategic human resource management do not work independently within a silo; they interact with other departments within an organization in order to understand their goals and then create strategies that align with those objectives, as well as those of the organization. As a result, the goals of a human resource department reflect and support the goals of the rest of the organization.

Career Scope after MBA Strategic HR

The demand for strategic human resources talent is on the rise across various industries. According to industry reports, the global human resources management market is expected to reach USD 38.17 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 11.3% during the forecast period (2020-2027).

What do we Offer?

2 Year regular MBA Strategic HR in association with Aon Consulting (Aon HR Learning Center), North India's first MBA program in Strategic HR

Electives

  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • HR
  • Analytics

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Program Highlights

Overview

Combination Of HR Techniques To Create A Stronger Organization, Like Recruitment, Compensation, And Employee Relations.

Program Features

Prepares Students for All the Components of Human Resource Management, like Recruitment, Payroll, and Workforce Management.

Course for individuals

Course for Individuals Helps the Students Be Articulate in All the Aspects of Strategic Human Resource Management.

Industry Relevance

We Aim to Deliver Industry-relevant Learning Designed by Academic Experts in Strategic Human Resource Management.

Program Structure

Program Structure coveres deep insights of the course, Such as Recruitment, Performance Appraisal, and more.

Specialization Subjects

It Covers Every Aspect Of The Course From The Fundamentals For HRM And Its Financial Considerations To HRM Planning & Management.

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5300+

Patents since inception have been filed by Chandigarh University

70+

Open Electives are offered by Chandigarh University

5 Cr.

have been kept as a reserve by Chandigarh University for Research & Innovation Projects

Tools & Technologies

  • SAP Success Factors
  • Workday
  • Talentful
  • HireVue
  • ATS Platforms
  • HRMS Systems

Scholarships

  • Merit Based Scholarships For Academic Session
  • Scholarship Scheme For Wards Of Defence Personnel Armed Forces Educational Welfare Scheme (Afews)
  • Sports Based Scholarships/Freeships
  • Other Important Scholarship Schemes

Chandigarh University MBA Strategic HR
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MBA Strategic HR
Scholarships

Scholarships

CUCET - 2026 rewards your academic brilliance with global opportunities & extraordinary assistance with Scholarships worth Rs. 200 Crores.

CUCET Phase I

CUCET % age Scholarship (% age)
80-100 40
70-79.99 30
60-69.99 20
50-59.99 15
40-49.99 10

CUCET Phase II

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90.01-100 40
80-89.99 40
70-79.99 30
60-69.99 20
50-59.99 15
40-49.99 10

MBA in Strategic HR Advantage

  • HR Analytics & Tools Mastery: People & Talent Analytics and AI HR tools mastery with hands-on training in HR Analytics, AI-driven ATS, HRMS, AI-driven recruitment, and predictive workforce planning using SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Tableau, and workforce specialist tools
  • Global Certifications: Exclusive 3 AON Global Certifications in Talent Acquisition, HR Analytics, and Generative AI, along with 7+ SHRM industry certifications
  • Behavioural & Cognitive Expertise: Master workplace psychology, neuroscience, behavioural coding, and workplace inventory to build high-performance cultures and drive strategic transformation
  • Career Acceleration: Command premium offers through 360° career domination, mock interviews, salary negotiation, personal branding, and globally recognised credentials
  • Manager Shadowing Program: India’s exclusive manager shadowing program offering immersive experience with senior HR leaders, allowing participants to observe real-time decision-making, strategic execution, and leadership excellence
  • Experiential Learning: Immersive experiential learning including Harvard Business Publishing case studies, gamified assignments, manager shadowing, simulations, and live projects with leading industry partners

About AON consulting

AON consulting is one of the top HR consulting firms in the area of applied HR. Through its competency development arm, Aon HR Learning Center, it aims to provide the real learning which builds the HR competencies to impact business outcomes. Through its global consulting insights and capability expertise, it delivers highly specialized learning experience. AON Learning Center has partnered with 1500 organizations to deliver bespoke programs. Spreading over 15 countries in the South East Asia and Middle East, it has trained over 12,000 HR leaders and managers to enhance their role readiness. The opportunity to get network with 10,000+ AHLC alumni impact business results multifolds.

The MBA in Strategic HR builds industry-ready HR professionals through AI-enabled HR analytics and strategic learning. Students develop expertise in modern HR practices supported by data insights.

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Why MBA Strategic HR at Chandigarh University?

  • North India's first University to offer MBA in Strategic HR program in association with AON HR Learning Center
  • Get global edge to become part of professional HR Network
  • Only University in India to have Corporate Advisory Board in which top leadership comprising of CEO's, Vice-President's, Managing Directors from 250+ Multi-Nationals are members
  • Gain Valuable, Real-World Experience by getting a chance to work with top HR Leaders of the 250+ Top Companies of India
  • Technology Driven with training on latest HR Analytics Softwares and live Case-Studies from Industry

MBA Strategic HR in association with AON Consulting (AON HR Learning Center)

Our uniquely designed MBA – Strategic HR program equips students with the know-how and skills to become skilled HR professionals for the industry. The curriculum of this specialized program has been designed and is delivered in line with global HR practices and also includes globally recognized Certifications by Aon Consulting.

Why Join Apex ?

Apex is an exclusive institute of Chandigarh University that offers industry-sponsored courses in association with IBM, TCS, Virtusa, SHRM, NSE Academy, Tally & Flip . The premier ranged institution aims at fulfilling the need for a world-class set-up that trains the next-gen workforce in contemporary areas of Management & Technology.

  • Allows students to gain Aon Consulting globally recognized Certification in two domains: Talent Acquisition & HR Analytics which are well accepted and recognized by top MNCs for coveted HR roles
  • Provides students with an in-depth understanding of various HR concepts at both the macro and micro levels
  • Allows students to learn the best practices and recent developments in the HR space
  • Prepare students for General as well as HR specialist roles in organizations
  • Equips students with technology and functional skills in the area of HR
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What makes Apex unique?

From training by industry practitioners -to- learning in industry-sponsored labs, research-oriented environment -to- choice of open electives; Chandigarh University’s Apex Institute of Technology equips the students with all the skill-sets required for the challenging marketplace.

Innovative Curriculum jointly delivered in association with IBM & Tally
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Experienced Mentorship by Professionally Trained Faculty & Industry Experts via use of Latest Teaching Aids and Live Projects
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Dedicated Clubs & Committees designed to enhance the leadership skills and practical know-how of the students
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Chandigarh University has Welcomed Students from more than 68 Countries

With more than 150+ Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral programs to choose from, CU is one of the highly preferred destinations for International Students.

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The MBA at Apex Institute of Management (AIT), Chandigarh University, is designed with strong industry collaboration and experiential learning. Unlike traditional MBA programs, students engage in live projects, simulation-based learning, domain-specific Harvard Business Publishing case studies, industry certifications, advanced analytics labs, and mentorship from corporate leaders. The curriculum integrates practical tools such as Excel, Python, Tableau, Power BI, SQL/MySQL, and AI-driven business applications to ensure industry readiness.

Yes. Every MBA specialization at AIT is industry-collaborated (SAS, IBM, NSE Academy, KPMG, AON, CII Institute of Logistics, Max Healthcare, SBI, Moody’s, etc.). Students earn multiple global certifications, work on real-time industry projects, and receive structured internship and placement support aligned with evolving corporate demands.

Yes. Students gain hands-on exposure through advanced labs such as SAS Analytics Lab, IBM Data Analytics Lab, Digital Marketing Lab (Adobe-powered), FinTech Trading Lab (NSE Smart), HR Analytics Lab, and Supply Chain Simulation tools (WMS, TMS, RPA, Blockchain, IoT). Live projects are mentored by industry experts and corporate advisory members.

Yes. Programs are co-designed and mentored by industry leaders such as SAS, IBM, NSE Academy, AON Consulting, Max Healthcare, KPMG, and CII. Students participate in workshops, summits, corporate advisory board interactions, industrial visits, and expert-led masterclasses to gain real corporate insights.

AIT provides structured placement preparation including certification-driven skill building, internship opportunities (100% in several programs), live projects, industry mentorship, mock interviews, corporate grooming sessions, and alumni networking. Many programs offer placement assistance directly through industry collaborators.

India’s 1st MBA in Data Science & AI with SAS (Global Leader). Students earn 5 SAS badges and 3 global SAS certifications, gain 360° analytics lifecycle training (Data to Decisions), and work on programming, AI-ML, and visual analytics tools. Includes exclusive SAS internships with placement assistance and Harvard case studies. Specializations offered: Marketing, Finance, HR & Analytics.

Industry mentorship by Max Healthcare Institute Ltd., 100% internships, certifications in healthcare quality and patient safety, exposure to digital healthcare, telemedicine, healthcare analytics, and global public health certifications. Designed for global healthcare leadership and entrepreneurial prospects.

Advanced Digital Marketing Lab powered by Adobe Creative Cloud (20+ AI tools), certifications from Meta, IBM, HubSpot, Ahrefs, Google Analytics 4, SEMrush, and training in Jasper AI & HubSpot CRM. Students learn advanced analytics via Google Analytics, Tableau & Looker with Harvard case-based learning.

Industry collaboration with AON Consulting. Students earn global certifications in Talent Acquisition, HR Analytics, and Generative AI. Training includes AI-powered recruitment tools, predictive HR analytics, live industry projects, HR summits, and global HR exposure.

Collaboration with CII Institute of Logistics. Students receive 6 global certifications, 100% domain internships, exposure to WMS, TMS, SCP, Blockchain, IoT, AR in warehousing, Big Data, and RPA. Placement preparation and mentorship provided by industry experts.

North India’s 1st Industry-Collaborated MBA FinTech with NSE Academy. 8 NSE certifications (AI, ML, Blockchain, Algorithmic Trading, Cyber Security, Digital Payments), 3 global certifications, simulated trading lab (NSE Smart), Solidity & Blockchain capstone mentorship, 100% internships with placement assistance.

Collaboration with SBI, Moody’s Analytics, and Tally. 7 global certifications, NISM training, CMIE Prowess database access, live financial projects, and strong exposure to banking analytics tools.

Industry-sponsored with IBM. 10 IBM certifications, dedicated IBM Data Analytics Lab, training in Cognos, Hadoop, Apache Spark, Planning Analytics, and immersive live projects mentored by IBM experts.

North India’s 1st program in collaboration with KPMG. 6 global certifications in Strategy, Consulting, ESG Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Generative AI, and Data Visualization. Includes global internships, GCC alignment, cross-border trade knowledge, and global leadership development.