Career Options For Commerce Students

Bcom/ Bcom (Hons) Vs B.A. Economics

It's always a steady question asked to each one of us at some point in life. Yet, the period after appearing in Board Examinations for class 12th to actually getting yourself registered in a course is a tough time for us to face anyone with this question of what are you doing these days?

 

1. Bachelor of Commerce (B Com/ B Com (Hons)/ B Com (Prog))

This is the most popular/ basic course that students pursue after completing their 12^th commerce. It is a general degree course that continues for a period of 3 years. 

The level of difficulty for such course is not very high in case of B Com,  but a little harder in case of B Com(Hons).  

Students can easily get admission under this course in any college subject to meeting the cut-off criteria in case of Delhi University/ Other major Universities. But, can be easily entered using IGNOU or other such recognised universities. 

Under this, students get to study subjects like Economics, Marketing, Corporate Accounting, Law, Business Environment, Taxation, Cost Accounting, Strategic Mangement etc. 

Top 15 Colleges Across India for Bcom / Bcom (Hons)

1. Shri Ram College of Commerce - [SRCC], New Delhi
2. Christ University, Bangalore
3. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi
4. Loyola College (LC), Chennai
5. Hans Raj College, New Delhi 
6. St. Joseph's College of Commerce (SJCC), Bangalore
7. Hindu College, New Delhi
8. Ramjas College, New Delhi
9. Kristu Jayanti College (KJC), Bangalore
10. Madras Christian College, Chennai
11. Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration (GCCBA),  Kolkata
12. Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College (GGDSD), Chandigarh 
13. K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce (KJSCAC), Mumbai
14. Mithibai College, Mumbai
15. Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, New Delhi

Future Options after Bcom/ Bcom (Hons)

Bcom equips graduates for a range of occupations including 

• accountant,  
• auditor, 
• economist, 
• analyst, or  
• trainee manager.  

Graduates may pursue career opportunities across accounting, finance, economic sectors, in either specialist or generalist roles.

2. Bachelor of Economics (BA (Eco))

This is another important and fruitful option available to students after class 12^th commerce. It's a three year degree course offered by all of the major universities in and around the globe. Some Universities admits on qualifying the Entrance Test and others admits on Cut-off Marks basis.

Under this course, students get exposure to numerous economic concepts, analytical methods, and studies. All those students having interest in economics may take this course. 

It is best for those who want to gain specialization in this field. 

Students get to study subjects like Agricultural Economics, Macro Economics, Indian Economics, International Trade, etc. 

Top 15 Colleges Across India for BA Economics 

1. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi
2. Loyola College (LC), Chennai
3. Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
4. Christ University, Bangalore
5. Miranda House College, New Delhi
6. Presidency College, Chennai
7. Madras Christian College, Chennai
8. Hindu College, New Delhi
9. Hans Raj College, New Delhi
10. Fergusson College, Pune
11. K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce (KJSCAC), Mumbai
12. Ramjas College, New Delhi
13. Jesus and Mary College, New Delhi 
14. Sri Venkateswara College, New Delhi
15. Shri Ram College of Commerce - [SRCC], New Delhi

 Career Options after B.A. Economics 

The various fields are offering better job opportunity after passing BA or MA in economics. Some of the high demand sectors are given below where job prospects are huge.

• Banking and Finance
• Insurance Investment
• Marketing
• Stock Broker
• Media Analyst
• Manufacturing
• Advertising
• Communication
• Actuarial
• Education and Research
• System Analysis