After completing class 12 or intermediate studies in commerce, students often face the question of what to do next. They wonder which course will secure their future and provide good career opportunities,
causing concern about their choice of course.
There are many professional courses available today that can provide students with good jobs and respect while studying. Here are the top five professional courses that can be pursued after commerce:
Chartered Accountancy is the most favoured and prestigious course for commerce students. It provides an in-depth study of accounting, taxation, finance, and auditing. After intermediate studies, students can enrol in this course by taking the CA Foundation exam. Following this, they need to pass the Intermediate and Final level exams. If successful, they can become a CA, auditor, tax consultant, or finance advisor in a company, with a starting annual package of Rs 7-10 lakh.
The Company Secretary course is ideal for students who want to build a career in company management and legal matters. After passing intermediate, students can enrol in the CS Foundation. Following this, they need to complete the Executive and Professional levels. Graduates can become Company Secretaries, Legal Advisors, or Corporate Planners, with a starting salary of Rs 4-8 lakh per annum.
For a deep understanding of accounts and finance, the CMA course is the best option. After intermediate, students can start with the CMA Foundation, followed by Intermediate and Final levels. This course makes students experts in cost accounting, management, and business strategy, offering good job opportunities as Cost Accountants, Finance Analysts, or Business Consultants, with a starting salary of Rs 6-9 lakh.
For students aiming for a career in business and management, pursuing a BBA after intermediate and then an MBA can significantly boost their career prospects. Post-MBA, students can take on major responsibilities such as Marketing Manager, HR Manager, and Project Manager, with a starting salary of Rs 8-15 lakh per annum.
The LLB course is an excellent option for students interested in law and justice. After commerce, students can pursue a five-year Integrated Law Program (BBA LLB or B.Com LLB). This can lead to careers as lawyers, judges (after passing the exam), or corporate lawyers, with a starting salary of Rs 4-6 lakh per annum, which increases significantly with experience.
