Every commerce student faces a confusion after completing 12th class board exams regarding the selection of the graduation course. It is very common query which everybody has after 12th class. If your stream is commerce then you have plenty of options. But the most popular courses among all are B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce) and BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration). The popularity of both these courses is rising in the Indian market. In this article, we will give you insightful knowledge about both these courses which will help you take a sound decision as to what to choose between them.
B.Com. is one of the oldest courses but still it is extremely popular among students even today. This course is for those students who want to make their career in the field of finance, accounts and taxation. In simple words, B.Com. is good for those who like and/or are good with numbers. Subjects like finance, economics, law, accounting, tax are covered under this course. The duration of this course is 3 years. Students can choose regular course as well as through distance learning mode as both the option are provided by almost all universities in India. The primary selection criteria for this course are the 12th class board exam marks.
After completing B.Com., you can apply for the following job roles like accountant, tax consultant, broker, finance expert etc. B.Com. graduate can also apply for government jobs in banks and post offices. If you have required skills & knowledge, you can get a starting pay package of approx. Rs. 2 lakhs per annum. Today’s generation have so many options in their hand. Usually, students also do CA (Chartered Accountancy) side by side with B.Com. from correspondence. Actually CA, is not the only option among the professional courses. There are many more options such as Company Secretary (CS), Certified Management Accounting (CMA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) etc. which are the most preferred choices for a student doing B.Com.
After looking at the advantages and career progression this course can provide, you might be thinking to choose B.Com. But wait a minute! Let us give you details about BBA as well, before you come to any conclusion.
BBA is also a 3-year undergraduate program focusing on providing knowledge and skills to manage and administer business. Students can get admission in BBA course on the basis of 12th class board exam marks and/or University/B-School specific entrance exam. Few institutes also take personal interview round after achieving good rank/cut off marks in entrance exam. BBA also consists of similar subjects like of B.Com. but the whole pedagogy is inclined toward business management perspective. The course also includes 2-month internship period requiring student to undergo a practical training in corporate.
In BBA, students also learn managerial & interpersonal skills. Students get chance to attend webinars, conference, workshops, training on soft skill and few institutes also provide educational trips also in the final year. The final year also provides an option of choosing a specific stream such as finance, marketing, human resource, information technology. Those students who want to become manager and explore corporate world can select this course.
There are various opportunities for BBA students in the market. After this course, there are many decent job options at the position of assistant manager, sales executive, business development executive, research assistant, HR executive etc. with a starting package of approx. Rs. 1.5-2 lakhs per annum. Top industries like digital marketing, media and advertising, finance company, Ed-tech Company recruits BBA graduates. If you pursue Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or Post-graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), after BBA or B.Com. then it will be helpful for you to gain promotion or to get a high paying job.
Both the courses having their own pros and cons. Now, the question comes – which one is better for me? That you only need to decide. The answer really depends upon your interest and career aspiration. Before selecting any course, you need to know your interest and career goals. At such a stage, self-assessment is a must for every student. This is a life impacting decision and hence, it is very important from your future career’s perspective. You can’t take it casually at all!
Still, if you are not sure as to which course you should opt for, then GrabGuidance is always at your service. We have more than 120 experts from educational and corporate background who can help you take this decision. Get in touch with an expert to discuss more on B.Com financial accounting solutions. You can also book a session with any expert and get resolution to your query.
