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Adding to MSK70515 's answer.
After completing B.A in Economics you may explore various options. You may choose to do post graduation, short term course or even go for various jobs.
1)
Subsequent to the completion of the studies at graduate level, you can pursue Master's in any of the stream mentioned below :
•M.A. in Economics
•M.A. in Mass Communication
•M.Sc. in Advertisement & Journalism
•MBA
•Masters in Applied Economics
•MBA in Economics
2)
You may even join certification courses such as :
-SAP
-Diploma in Share Trading and Investment
-Company Secretary
-Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Events
-Banking and Finance courses
There are numerous options available. You must choose the course which matches your interest.
3)
Research is another area which can be looked out by graduates with higher studies in Economics.
4)
Job Prospects :
Graduates are employed in manufacturing, transport, communications, banking, insurance, investment and retailing industries, as well as in government agencies, consulting and charitable organizations.
In addition to the economic consulting work in both the private and public sectors, employment prospects in sectors such as government jobs, journalism, administration, sales, finance, investment banking, and venture capital seem quite bright for economic graduates.
Various international organizations like the World Bank and the International Labor Organization offer ample job opportunities to well-known economists.
You can also take up teaching as a career. But for this it is advisable to finish Masters Course and clear NET exam in order to get into colleges, universities and professional institutions as lectures.
You can also opt for non-profit establishments like NGOs and Economic consulting etc.