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Have you planned your career yet? Or you have not thought about it at all? Are you confused about the course ideal for you after completing 12th? Here is the solution.
This article helps you choose the right course after 12th in Commerce.
Best Courses After 12th Commerce
There are many options in Commerce. However, there are a lot of aspects covered such as:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Law
- Taxation
- Auditing
- Management
- Investing
- Insurance
- Investment Banking
- General Banking
- Consulting
- Supervising
- Reporting
- Decision making
- Teaching
Here are the best 10 courses to choose from after 12th in Commerce
B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce):
This is one of the most common courses chosen by aspirants with Commerce in 12th. The span of this course is 3 years. Completing graduation is always an advantage to pursue higher studies. B.Com could be done, either as a regular degree course or through correspondence. If you are doing other professional courses such as CA or CS, you could take B.Com as correspondence, else it is always ideal to do as regular degree.
B.Com (Hons.) or Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
This is equivalent of
Bachelor in Economics
This is another great career option to choose from, after completing 12th in Commerce. In this course, you will get a good practical knowledge on different economic concepts, policies, analytical techniques, programs etc. Aspirants interested in Economics and wish to specialize in the economic framework, this course could be beneficial in advancing your career.
Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
This is an undergraduate program create for students looking for a career in management. The course duration is 3 years, including both theoretical and practical knowledge, hence helping to generate leadership and managerial skills. An adequate knowledge and understanding of managerial procedures and concepts lead you to evaluate huge opportunities in the business world. In certain colleges or universities, BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) has been renamed as BMS or Bachelor of Management Studies. BMS follows the semester system for the undergraduate program as well as the Post-graduate program. Hence, you need to clarify relevant details such as course subjects, fees and duration etc. from the concerned college or university you apply in.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
This is a 3 year course enabling to build a base in basic business regulations. Through this, you can explore various functional areas of business framework. Aspirants interested in this course could explore different business factors, along with basics of business administration.
Professional Courses after 12th- Commerce
Chartered Accountancy (CA)
This has been the most preferred professional course chosen by an aspirant on the completion of 12th in Commerce stream, enabling to make a successful career. On completion of the course, there will be a lot of opportunities in different sectors.
You could work as Tax Consultant, Auditor, Advisor, Financial Officer etc. However, this completely relies on your choice of independently practicing or choose a corporate job. CA aspirants would find the first stage quite easier.
However, as they go higher, which is the Intermediate (IPCC) and the Finals, it surely gets tougher. The preparation for CA requires a total determination along with continuous efforts to reach the ultimate success. The course is designed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
Company Secretary (CS)
The course is designed by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India. The responsibility of a Company Secretary to handle all the regulatory compliance of the company, and acting as the internal (in-house) legal expert.
On completion, you could choose to work independently or join the corporates. Aspirants doing their CA can also do this course. A great combination of CA and CS could get you a better career.
Cost and Management Accountancy (CMA)
This course is designed by The Institute of Cost Accountants of India or the ICWAI (Institute of Cost Work Accountants of India). Aspirants certified in Cost Accountancy is responsible for maintaining the records of cost accounting, perform cost auditing, help in planning, controlling and product costing.
On completion, you can work independently or work as a manager in either a public or a private company. A Cost Accountant plays a role, more important than a Financial Accountant by contributing to production operation and processor. You could work in cost auditing, certification and consulting domain.
Certified Financial Planner
If you are dreaming of a career in specialisations such as Personal Finance, Wealth Management, Insurance Planning, Mutual Fund investing, this course is ideal for you. To make a career in Financial Planning, get yourself certified in this specialization.
The license for Certification in Financial Planning is provided by FPSB India or Financial Planning Standard Board of India.
To choose a career in Investment Planning, Tax Planning, Insurance or Retirement Planning, you must be certified in financial planning.
Conclusion
In this session, we discussed some of the best courses to choose from, after 12th in Commerce. Hope the session has been helpful. Assess your potentials and skills. Choose your career wisely.
