Let’s start with busting some myths about pursuing Commerce. “Those who are not good enough for science opt for Commerce” or “Commerce limits the career option to B.com, CA and CS” or “Students with a business background will only be successful in Commerce”; are nothing but white lies. The simple fact is: just like Science and Humanities, Commerce is equally important and offers a plethora of career opportunities for students.
Advantages of Commerce stream
You gain financial literacy- It is one of the most important things that one needs to learn, which is not taught extensively in schools. But when you study Commerce you’ll get to know the basics of finance.
It helps you understand the business world, the economy, the money fluctuations, forex fluctuations, and the effects of the budget on the economy. In today’s world, Commerce is rendered less attention than science, which is not fair. Commerce is utterly helpful especially if you are planning to start your own business.
Students of Commerce attract very good and high-paying jobs such as those of a CEO, stock market broker, and so on. These are not only high paying but very much sought after jobs. After all who doesn’t know the importance of having a Chartered Accountant to help them with their finance.
The USP of Commerce stream is its diversity that it offers to the students, and attracts them to pursue higher education. If a student is good with numbers, fascinated by big data sets, and has a basic sense of Economics and Finance, Commerce stream is an ideal choice.
In India, a huge number of students opt for Commerce after completion of Class 10. The main reason behind it is Commerce provides a wide range of choices to students and ensures financial security.
What are the various jobs one can pursue after having studied Commerce
1. Chartered Accountant: (Salary range: Rs 6-7 lakhs per annum)
A person who is responsible for everything related to finance, taxation, and accounts in a business. They are trained to specialize in auditing and to maintain the books of accounts.
2. Chief Executive Officer (CEO): (Salary range: minimum 30 lakh – with no upper limit)
CEOs are responsible for making most of the decisions of a company and look after the daily operations and management of it.
- Investment Banker: (Rs 9-10 lakhs, can go up to 26 lakhs with experience per annum)
These are people who give financial advice to companies to increase their capital and be financially stable in the short term as well as in the long term.
3. Marketing Manager: (Salary range: Rs 7-8 lakhs per annum)
This job requires the person to plan, organize, coordinate, and promote the business. They aim to meet the consumer’s demand and to maximize sales.
4. Human Resource Manager: (Salary range: Rs 7-8 lakhs per annum)
A human resource manager looks after the employees, their motivation, and their welfare. They also manage the recruitment process and look after employee’s incentives.
5. Human Resource Manager: (Salary range: Rs 110-120 lakhs depending on how successful they are)
An entrepreneur is someone who builds their own business and takes full risk and responsibility for it.
6. Research Analyst: (Salary range: Rs 10 – 12 lakhs per annum)
A research analyst collects information on the market, economy, consumers, demand, consumer behavior to aid the business’s revenue growth.
7. Company Secretary: (Salary range: Rs 9 to 12 lakh per annum)
A company secretary looks at the organization of the business and acts as an intermediate between the board and the stakeholders.
8. Retail Manager: A retail manager is in contact with consumers and looks at the management and administration of supermarkets.
Lastly, all of these career opportunities are just the tip of the iceberg. For further insights into the career prospect you can fill your details in the contact us section below and our expert counselors will approach and assist you.