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Hi Tribeni,
Both subjects offers good career prospects.
Geography:
The field of Geography offers various career options to the candidates who are interested in learning different features of the earth.
Geographers are placed in different organizations in the role of :
-demographers
-agricultural specialists
-urban
-regional planners
-remote sensing specialists, etc.
They can also work in research and government sectors.
Geographers can also seek placement in research agencies such as environmental issues
-population studies
-rural development
Teaching profession can be undertaken in universities, colleges and schools for those who are geographers. Post- graduate students can also start their own coaching institutes.
Economics:
The scope of job opportunities for economists has expanded in different sectors like:
-Education
-Business
-NGOs
-Government organizations like:
• The Indian Economics Services
• Reserve Bank of India
• National Sample Survey
• Ministry of Economic Affairs
• Planning Board
• Planning Commission
Job Opportunities:
• Government departments - Indian Economics Service (IES) through UPSC.
• Corporate - Job titles such as Data Analyst, Financial Analyst, Research Analyst, Business Analyst, Economic Research Analyst, Stock Market Analyst, etc.
• Banks/ Financial Institutions - A graduate in economics can join at an entry-level position in banks, MNCs and research firms and can expect pay packages up to Rs 12,000 per month.
• Teaching - One can appear for NET/ SET exams to qualify for working as assistant professors/ professors in colleges.
• Research - One can opt for fellowship program offered by IIMs and other management institutes.
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Hi,
There are a lot of openings for you after B.Sc Physics. You can opt for M.Sc Physics, Astrophysics : - This sector has many job opportunities you may join M.sc. Astrophysics in any university or if you want to see yourself as a scientist/Researcher you can proceed with M.Sc. in Applied Physics, and then go for PHD.
There are many options available to you depending on your interests, core strengths and chosen career path. Other than the conventional courses, you could explore courses in management, teaching, research, finance/banking, media, corporate communications, retail, hospitality etc. Postgraduate diplomas in specialized areas like leather, sugar, plastics, processing, packaging or environment technology are some other options you could look at. You can also take the Civil Services as well as the Indian Forest Service Exams with physics as one of the papers in the Mains examination.
We recommend that you take the time to explore your deepest talents, interests and career goals before you decide on what the next step should be. It will help to work with a career guidance professional. Alternatively, you can take some online assessments of your skills and personality to understand yourself better.
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