I got 65% in class 12th with commerce stream and have interest in accounts and economics. What should I do?

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Neetu Singh · Answer

Hi Lokesh, As you have interest in Accounts and Economics, I would suggest you to go for B.COM or B.COM(Hons) programme. As we know that There are a number of good universities in India. Some of the features of a good university are good practical and industrial exposure, good placements, skill development programs, professional enhancement training and exposure to its students and along with this how much scholarship is provided by the university to the students. My sister has same interest,She is pursuing B.COM(Hons) from a renowned University,Lovely Professional University. I would say that it is a great university which every students are looking for. Be it studies, hangout places, infrastructure or extracurricular activities, this university has it all. Few points I am sharing which is told by my sister that will help you to make your decision: The program aims to build in students competent business acumen through advanced study of general subjects such as Organizational Behavior and Cost Accountancy, later allowing them to specialize in a chosen area. The curriculum involves intensive study, culminating with the completion of a research-based dissertation. The course may also include Practical/ workshops, technical and entrepreneurial projects as well as courses with exposure to cutting edge technologies. One of the principle objectives of the course is to prepare students for successfully operating in and contributing to the modern world of business, as also for pursuing advanced research in the discipline. The courses curriculum integrates theoretical and practical components of study. Opportunities for co-curricular, extra-curricular and sports activities on the campus under the guidance of experienced trainers. Active participation of students in various Clubs like Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations, etc. is ensured for practical learning and sharpening organizing abilities. In addition to this other event like ETIC - Economic Times Quiz, TATA Crucible Quiz, Annual Report Analysis,Open House Discussions, Business Quizzes, and Discussion on current affairs. Case study competitions, Company Day, etc. are organized by student managed clubs on a regular basis. Good track record of placement of students in companies like Amazon, Hidesign, ICICI etc. Some of the alumni who graduated in commerce programmes from Mittal School of Business are working with companies like Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, RoyalBank of Scotland, KPMG, Earnest & Young .

Priya Mahajan · Answer

Hi I would suggest B.Com + MBA with specialisation in finance stream. If you want to enter a teaching profession then you can go for B.Com M.Com and Ph.D. For a fruitful career from an enterprising university. 1. LPU offers a complete package of quality teaching, intuitive learning aided with hands on practical training. It also offers good scholarship slabs based on various categories. It has also started the covid scholarship to aid education at such grim times. The updated labs and the expertise of the faculty have given good results that today LPU is a name to reckon. 2. LPUs Center for Professional Enhancement (CPE) is an endeavor, which aims at imparting new skill sets that are relevant to the current industry demands. The students get the inputs in terms of logical reasoning, aptitude, verbal ability and soft skills. 3. LPU provides ample opportunities to each and every eligible student to secure good placements. The university has been ranked high by outer agencies also with regard to placements of its students. Aspiring Minds have ranked LPU as having Most Employable Students in consecutively seven times in row. ASSOCHAM (Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India) rated LPU as Best Private University with regards to placements. Zee News Survey rated it as 11th Best in India in Placements. Several Big Brands of the industry have visited LPU campus during academic sessions. 4. The extensive scholarship slabs make education hassle free. The covid scholarship too is aiding education in such grim times. 5. NIRF ranking LPU received recently is also quite good: Overall 99 University 78 Engineering 87 Pharmacy 29 Management 49 Browse the website of LPU and check the topic details to have a fair idea of the course you want. You can contact the counselors mentioned on the website for a better career counselling. Online admissions are on, so better be fast in deciding. All the Best!

Dharamveer Dheer · Answer

With these grades, your best bet will be to pursue B.Com (Hons) from Lovely Professional University as it opens the doors to large number of corporate jobs, further studies and credit transfer to foreign universities. With the innovative programme outcomes like following: 1 : Business knowledge : Develop knowledge of the main types of business transactions and documentation and how these are recorded in an accounting system. 2 : Financial Statement Analysis : Analyze financial statements for investment and business decisions. 3 : Business Ethics : Demonstrate the application of professional ethics, values and judgment. 4 : Governance and Sustainability : Describe business organisation structures, functions, governance, organizational culture and social responsibilities 5 : Communication : Communicate effectively and appropriately with colleagues and in the resolution of convict. 6 : Leadership and Team work : Apply leadership and team management principles in the motivation and development of individuals. 7 : Problem solving : Appreciate and participate in national and international debates and discussions on economic, commercial, and business issues. 8 : Execute planning, budgeting, forecasting as well as internal financial reporting functions in the organizations as per globally accepted standards. 9 : Apply accounting and auditing practices in global organizations and opportunity to earn international certification and salient features. # Internationally Accredited: Accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and programme (ACBSP). # Interdisciplinary Minors # Minors are offered in various inter-disciplinary areas like IT, Journalism, Agriculture, Fashion and Tourism to complement the current area of study. # Skill Development # Exposure to Computerized Accounting and option of getting add-on certificate on practical accounting. Software Skills # Curriculum is equipped with 21st century software like MS Excel, Tally for better learning. # Professional Enhancement # In addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like communication, analytical and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. # Competitive Examinations # Curriculum is designed to facilitate students in preparing for CA CS and ICWA examination. LPU has a stellar placement record with over 600 plus companies coming to campus for recruitment.

Khushal Arora · Answer

Hello, There are many professional courses to choose from. Id recommend you to pursue a good Bachelors Degree course. If you're interested in higher studies, you may go for Masters courses too! A career in finance and accountancy is one of the prime objectives of commerce students. The students learn about business studies, economics in commerce stream, however, accountancy is the core of this stream. An economics degree will boost your employability in many areas, regardless of the industry you work in. There is strong demand for highly numerate graduates throughout the global labor market, and the widely transferable analytical and problem-solving skills developed by economics students means that careers in economics are extremely wide ranging and diverse. You can choose from B.Com, B.Com (Hons. ), BBA-Financial Markets, BBA-International Finance, B.Sc (Hons. )Economics. You can also opt for Dual or Integrated degree for your higher studies as well. Now, next point to be taken care of is choosing a right academic partner, there are many universities which offer such courses. My brother has done BBA-MBA from LPU, I would recommend you to have a look over Lovely Professional University. LPU offers a perfect blend of learning and fun. LPU has Excellent Infrastructure, Experienced faculty members, Excellent Placements, and lot more. More than 3,600 faculty and staff members impart education at LPU. Many of them come from IITs, NITs and renowned international universities such as Harvard and Stanford. Studying at LPU is not just limited to textbooks and classrooms. Students get to learn through live projects and experiments. Promoting experiential learning, LPU has ultra-modern, high-tech labs dedicated to every department, smart classrooms, the country's the largest auditorium, an Olympic-ready sports complex, shopping mall, hospital and a student-run hotel. All these help students to gain real-time experience and grow. I hope this helps. Good Luck.

parul arora · Answer

Hello! There are many professional courses to choose from. Id recommend you to pursue a good Bachelors Degree course. If you're interested in higher studies, you may go for Masters courses too! A career in finance and accountancy is one of the prime objectives of commerce students. The students learn about business studies, economics in commerce stream, however, accountancy is the core of this stream. An economics degree will boost your employability in many areas, regardless of the industry you work in. There is strong demand for highly numerate graduates throughout the global labor market, and the widely transferable analytical and problem-solving skills developed by economics students means that careers in economics are extremely wide ranging and diverse. You can choose from B.Com, B.Com (Hons. ), BBA-Financial Markets, BBA-International Finance, B.Sc (Hons. )Economics. You can also opt for Dual or Integrated degree for your higher studies as well. Now, next point to be taken care of is choosing a right academic partner, there are many universities which offer such courses. I would suggest you to choose LPU. LPU- Lovely Professional University Punjab has emerged as a global university with boasting distinctive strengths in education and entrepreneurship. As a platform for excellence in teaching, learning& administration, state-of-the-art information technology is extensively used in LPU, contributing to the development of well trained graduates, post graduates and doctorates to meet the professional manpower needs of not just India but the world. Education at Lovely Professional University is a holistic one, aimed at developing the intellectual and personal strengths of our students. Nurturing creativity and innovation through challenging project work, participative learning and providing an environment conducive to sparking ideas and imagination.

Shashant Khemka · Answer

Go For B.COM, and do some side course with it, U can go for CA if you're capable. B.COM is pure accounts. But before applying for B.COM , Check What you can Do After B.COM. MBA, CA are the worthy option. But check for other options as well.

Suni K · Answer

You may opt for B.Com, BA economics or BBA where you can learn accountancy and economics in depth. On the completion of your graduation you may opt for MBA in finance.

Nikhil Gupta · Answer

you can do b.com from university of Delhi SOL and do some diploma or professional course according to your interest

Ashish Sharma · Answer

Hi, Being education consultant, I have answered this question so many times. As per my experience and observations I would recommend you to pursue B.Com (Hons). Now the real question arises from which university or institution the covers should be pursued. There are few very few best film institutes across the country I will name few of them, 1) SRCC, Delhi. 2) narsee monjee college, Mumbai. 3) Saint Xaviers Mumbai. 4) University of Delhi. 5) Loyola College, Chennai. 6) Hansraj College Delhi. 7) Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar Punjab 8) Ramjas College Delhi. 9) Lovely Professional University Jalandhar Punjab 10) Punjab University, Punjab. You can compare them on the basis of dynamic curriculum, teaching pedagogy, there placements record and the industrial exposure they provide to their students. All the best for your future.

Nandan Shinde · Answer

You shall pursue B.Com and some course along with it and after that you should give a banking exam.

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