Career Options after BBA

·        Master of Business Administration (MBA)

·        Pick up a Job

·        Chartered Accountant

·        Entrepreneurship (Start-Up)

·        Civil Services

·        Defence Services

·        Bank

·        Become a Teacher

·        Pursue Non-Professional Courses

·        Law

 

B.Com (H):

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) (B.Com (H)) is a popular course among students aspiring to venture into the world of commerce. It introduces them to the various aspects that form part of effective analysis and understanding of economy and commercial activities.

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) (B.Com (H)) is a three-year undergraduate course offered by both government and private institutions across the country.

B.Com (H) Syllabus and Curriculum

The major topics covered in the course include basic accountancy, taxation, business economics, accounting principles, finance and marketing management, business law, computer fundamentals, etc. Teaching methodology includes training through project work, presentations, and visits to industries and even interaction with experts from different fields.

B.Com (H) Eligibility Criteria

Students seeking admission to B.Com (H) course must have cleared Class XII examination from a recognized board or university with commerce as stream or mathematics or commerce as subjects if from any stream other than commerce, those who have appeared in class XII examination and await results are also eligible to apply.

Job Opportunities in B.Com (H)

As not every student would want to pursue postgraduate or certification courses, there are decent job options to take up right after completing B.Com (H). Know more about the types of jobs you can take up if you do not want to explore academic or career opportunities after B.Com (H). Check these out:

·        Banker: You can apply for a banking job, as banks mostly hire commerce graduates. Keep a track on their recruitment ads and register on their websites.

·        Accountant: This is another common job option after B.Com. You will find the openings for accountants in almost all types of industries, as firms have to keep track of their profits and losses and the overall functioning. This is not possible without accountants being there.

·        Human resource personnel: Commerce graduates can easily get a nice job in the HR departments of firms. While they can work as HR personnel, they can also work independently after gaining experience.

·        Tax consultant: If you are exploring career opportunities after B.Com, specifically in the area of taxation, then you should apply for the position of a tax consultant. You can have many such openings with different types of companies. When you receive sufficient experience, you can even start your own firm or consulting business.

·        Stockbroker: If you are strong in subjects like mathematics, economics and finance, then you can become a good stockbroker by doing a short course in stock trading.

·        Auditor: While not all commerce graduates can get the position of an auditor, many bright ones can grab such a job that allows interaction with clients and travel opportunities. Auditors have to keep a check on accounting ledgers and financial statements.

·        Finance or insurance consultant: Many financial and insurance firms hire consultants who can guide clients on issues like savings and financial and retirement planning. Thus, they seek commerce graduates who are able to work as a finance consultant or insurance consultant.

·        Government jobs: You can make attempts at competitive exams for government jobs, such as civil services, bank POs, and government recruitment exams for the officer.

·        Entrepreneur: If you have the knack of business, then you can become an entrepreneur even after B.Com. The subjects you have learned during B.Com can be of great help in running a successful small-scale business. 

 

Career Opportunities after B.Com (H) 

Academic Courses to Pursue after B.Com(H):

The scope of B.Com (H) is widened and  increased when you continue higher studies by taking up a postgraduate or job-oriented academic course. Commerce graduates can take up several types of courses. Check out here some of the most common and helpful options available to you:

Courses after B.Com	Description
Postgraduate courses
M.Com (Master of Commerce)	A Master’s degree with specialisations available in business, finance, accounting, economics, statistics, etc.
MBA (Finance)	Prepare for exams like CAT or XAT to enter a top B-school to pursue MBA in finance, which opens many career paths.
M. Fin (Master of Finance)	Helps you specialise in finance; offers good opportunities as portfolio manager or investment banker
Masters in Applied Economics	Well-respected degree in the corporate world; helps you specialise in economics
Masters in Accountancy	Helps you excel in the field of accountancy
FRM (Financial Risk Management)	A globally recognised certification for financial risk managers
Popular courses
CA or Chartered Accountancy	Offered by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India(ICAI)
CS or Company Secretary	Offered by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
ICWAI and CWA (Cost and Work Accountancy)	Offered by Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI)
CFA or Chartered Financial Analyst	Offered by the CFA Institute; certifies you as a financial analyst to guide people’s investment decisions
Additional courses
CMA or Certified Management Accountant	Offered by Institute of Management Accountants (ICMA)
ACCA qualification (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)	Certification for successful career in the fields of accounting/management/banking/consulting

To widen the career opportunities after B.Com, you can further pursue courses like Diploma in Banking & Services, Certified Bank Manager Programme, Certified Financial Planner, and Certificate Course in Project Finance