Is Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) a Good Career choice?

May 19
09:06

2010

Mukesh Maheshwari

Mukesh Maheshwari

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As the businesses are expanding globally with the use of latest technology, there is growing requirement for qualified and trained individuals to look after day to day business operations successfully. B. Com is the only, the most popular and the most studied program all over the world.

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B. Com,Is Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) a Good Career choice? Articles or bachelor of Commerce was first started at University of Birmingham. It was William Ashley, an Englishman from Oxford University and a professor of Political economy and Constitutional History in the faculty of Arts at University of Toronto and also at Harvard University, who founded School of Commerce here. Many new subjects have been added to the curriculum since and it has been made most suitable to current day business requirement.

As the businesses are expanding globally with the use of latest technology, there is growing requirement for qualified and trained individuals to look after day to day business operations successfully. B. Com is the only, the most popular and the most studied program all over the world. As this is directly related to the basic business requirements, it covers a very wide realm of employment prospects globally. A commerce graduate, i.e. B. Com graduate, can opt for many types of job opportunities, depending upon his specialization and interests.

Currently B. Com or Bachelor of Commerce course is offered in many different disciplines to train candidates in a particular field. This is a three year graduation program which can be attended by students after completing their school education. Here is brief information about some common B. Com courses offered by reputed management institutes.

B. Com (Honours) – or B. Com (H) is a bit up than normal B. Com. Today many colleges run these courses in semester system like they do for Engineering, MBA or other courses. Students are taught all the subjects in more detailed form than they are covered in normal B. Com. Besides students are allowed to choose one subject for specialization in their final year. For example you can opt for specialization in Accounts, Cost Account, Management, Computer, Economics or any other subject.

B. Com (Computer Application) – In this course students are taught about computer application, software development and operating procedures, along with regular commerce subjects like accounts, economics, statistics, etc.

B. Com (Foreign Trade)
Under this program students are taught about the foreign trade procedures and transactions, along with regular B. Com subjects. This course make them eligible for applying for a job in a company / firm engaged in import / export activities.

B. Com (Tax Procedure)
A growing business has a similarly growing requirement of managing its taxes efficiently. This is what this course has been designed for. It equips students with the knowledge of tax procedures and essentials, along with other commercial subjects. After completion of the course students can apply for a job in Accounts or Tax department of any company or can even start their own tax consultancy firm.

B. Com (Advertising & Sales Management)
Advertising and Sales Management are the important aspects of any growing business which it can not do without. B. Com with specialization in Advertising and Sales Management trains students with marketing and advertising skills and essentials, a good going for those who have interest in advertising industry.

B. Com (E-Commerce)
E-commerce is the next inevitable thing. B. Com with specialisation in E-Commerce prepares students to effectively manage e-commerce business like online shops, or business portals. Students are made aware of the technical and legal issues both.  

B. Com (Office Management)
This specialization turns the candidates in efficient office managers. Students are trend in computer applications, office administration, communication skills, work ethics and corporate culture. There are great job opportunities in this field too.

There can be more new fields added to this course. The conclusion is that this is a best career option even for average students and can be completed without costing you a lot.