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Hi Nira,
A. MBA in Finance:
In the recent years, Finance has become one of the most sought after specializations that focuses on:
i. Management Accounting and Control.
ii. The Indian Capital and Money Market.
iii. Banking.
iv. Privatization and International Finance.
Career Prospects:
Apart from
1. Banking
2. Insurance.
3. Corporate Sectors and Finance.
4. Leasing Companies.
5. CFA
Charter-Holders have openings in sectors like:
i. Railways.
ii. Reserve Bank of India and
Financial Institutions like:
1. ICICI
2. IDBI
3. IFCI
4. UTI, etc.
After completion of the CPA program, you can find openings in Banking and Financial services sector and practice areas like:
1. Finance.
2. Mergers and Acquisitions.
3. Risk Management and Consulting.
A professional qualification from CIMA is one of the best options for a career in International business. Openings are available in sectors like:
1. Accounting
2. Banking.
3. Education and Teaching.
4. Finance.
One can begin with a salary package ranging from Rs.5 to Rs.10 lacs per annum.
B. MBA in Marketing:
Like MBA in Finance, MBA in Marketing also offers ample opportunities to aspirants. Marketing offers a lucrative career to those who wish to get in the fast lane making big bucks. It helps in enhancing skills and knowledge in the field of:
1. Marketing.
2. Advertising and
3. Public Relations.
Career Prospects:
Marketing in its broadest sense is getting people and products together. The opportunities in Sales and marketing are vast. However most organizations prefer their trainees to have sales experience before joining product management/ marketing.
The companies that recruit on campus are usually from industries such as:
1. FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods).
2. Procter and Gamble.
3. Unilever.
4. Glaxo-Smith Kline.
5. Pepsi.
6. Nestle.
7. Johnson and Johnson.
8. Marico
9. Heinz, etc.
Also there is a huge demand for sales and marketing personnel from Market divisions in:
1. Corporate Houses.
2. Market Research Firms.
3. Advertising Agencies.
4. Industrial Houses.
5. Consultancy Firms.
6. Banks.
7. Financial Institutions.
8. Government/Non-Government organizations offer employment scope to marketing professionals.
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Hi Dubey,
Air cargo handlers place luggage and other items on airplanes. A high school education is sufficient to enter this occupation, and newly hired handlers are trained on-the-job. The job involves:
1. Heavy Lifting.
2. Working in all types of Weather, and
3. Evening, Holiday and Weekend shifts.
Air cargo handlers need good communications skills, an understanding of how a load should be balanced and the ability to drive transport vehicles.
There are placement opportunities at the:
1. Airport
2. In Freight forwarding companies.
3. Courier companies and
4. Airlines.
Importantly, you need to qualify by enrolling for IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations program and also have basic Air Cargo Foundation to avail of these opportunities.
Air cargo handlers specialize in:
1. Loading.
2. Staging.
3. Securing and
4. Unloading Cargo and baggage on airplanes.
To accurately perform their duties, they must calculate the aircraft's center of gravity and assess the quantity of cargo. Air cargo handler's work in all weather conditions and operate a variety of equipment, including trucks, forklifts, conveyors and baggage tugs. Loaded cargo can include luggage, mail sacks and animals. Airplanes ship bags of all sizes, so handlers must be able to lift heavy objects that weigh more than 50 pounds.
Salaries and benefits vary. Air cargo handlers often work directly for airlines or governments, and they may advance to managerial, specialist or supervisor positions. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) doesn't provide career statistics for entry-level handlers, but it reports that aircraft cargo handling supervisors earned an average annual wage of $48,970 in 2013. Most supervisors earned between $29,260 and $74,780 at that time.
Below mentioned are the Institutes to pursue Air Cargo Management course:
1. INLEAD – Gurgaon.
2. Skyline Institute of Travel and Tourism - New Delhi.
3. Cambay Institute of Hospitality Management – Gujarat.
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Hi Dubey,
Ticket/gate agents are situated at the boarding gates of various airline, some of their job responsibilities include:- Greet and assist all customers in a prompt, friendly and courteous manner - Present a professional and positive image of Airlines .-Provide check-in assistance, ticketing changes, re-booking of itineraries and special service requests for passengers - Check and accept passenger baggage - Board/deplane flights and escort passengers to and from aircraft as needed, includes pushing wheelchairs and assisting other passengers with additional needs-Comply with all safety procedures and airline policies - Provide accurate gate, flight arrival and departure information, as well as answer general inquires -Assist unaccompanied minors and passengers with special needs, resolve customer concerns and perform other duties as assigned - Maintain thorough knowledge of policies and processes pertaining to unaccompanied minors, law enforcement officers, hazmat, airfreight acceptance and other regulatory requirements- Provide clear and accurate communication to passengers, agents, flight crews and vendors
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Hi Patel,
CA student can opt for various courses:
You may opt for courses like:
1. LLB
2. CRISIL.
3. Certified Analyst Program (CCAP) or
In banking sector like:
1. Diploma in Banking and Financial Services.
You may even pick short term course like:
1. Diploma in Accounting and Taxation.
2. Certified Industrial Accountant Plus
3. Certificate Course in Accounting (TALLY).
Also courses such as:
1. Diploma in Treasury and Forex Management.
2. Merchant Banking and Financial Services.
3. Export-Import.
4. Foreign Trade.
5. Financial Management and
6. Banking can be taken into consideration.
You may also opt for:
1. CPA
2. CMA
3. CIMA or
4. CFA
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Dear Farheen,
As rightly said by Mr. Harender Bisht (One of our experts on https://Shiksha.com), I would suggest you to do at least one year course in accounting, as it will give you more exposure. For now your can refer some of this courses :
-Financial Accountant
-Diploma in industrial accounting
-Certificate in computer accountant
kindly refer the link below for more details
https://banking.shiksha.com/accounting-courses-in-india-categorypage-4-74-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
https://banking.shiksha.com/
https://it.shiksha.com/tally-courses-in-india-categorypage-10-120-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
https://banking.shiksha.com/accounting-courses-in-delhi-categorypage-4-74-1-0-0-74-128-2-0-none-1-0
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HI Farheen,
If you are looking for a career in business, your options are: Chartered Accountancy (CA), Certified Financial Analyst (CFA), Cost Accountancy (from ICWA), Company Secretary ship (CS), Stock Broking or MBA.
CAs are Audit and Account experts. Besides maintaining accounts in a firm, their work includes Accountancy, Auditing, Cost accountancy, Taxation, Investigation and Consultancy. A CS is a professional whose responsibilities in a corporate are that of an advisor for legal matters. Handling legal aspects that need to be covered for incorporation, formation, promotion, reorganisation or winding up of a company, are the responsibilities of a Company Secretary. A CFA is trained in financial management, investment management and management accounting. Their financial expertise is vast and varied including all aspects of economics, quantitative techniques, economic legislation and security evaluation; as well as financial services, covering project planning, merchant banking services, portfolio management, venture capital, leasing, hire purchase, credit rating and other allied areas.
Today almost all strategic industries like, engineering, chemical, pharmaceutical, steel and oil and service sectors including telecommunication and agriculture sector have been brought in the statutory Cost Accounting. Stock Brokers work in stock exchanges which are like market places where stockbrokers buy and sell securities for individuals or institutions. An MBA will open up options in all industries in Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, IT & Systems and Operations. CS, CA, ICWA and CFA are certifications you can get by clearing exams after Class XII run by ICSI (www.icsi.edu), ICAI (www.icai.org), ICWAI (www.icwai.org) and ICFAI (www.icfai.org) respectively. An MBA is a post graduate course while stock broker needs graduation and 2 yrs experience with a stock broking firm. You may choose any course based on your interest, aptitude and career objective.
For more details, whether higher studies or job, refer the link below:
https://ask.shiksha.com/what-after-b-com-job-or-higher-studies-dscns-2169117
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To be an economist. You need to have an indepth knowledge about economics. For this i would suggest you to go for Masters in economics from a good college which will help you understand the basic nuances of economic policies and how economy chain runs. For this I would suggest you few good colleges like UPES Dehradoon, DSE, christ college, ashutosh college Kolkata. They have good economics faculty among the rest. UPES is one of the best place to study MA Economics as they provide specialization in Energy Economics in their curriculum which is very unique course and will open door for you to work in Consultancy firms
, Energy Research Organization
, Business Chambers (CII, ASSOCHAM, FICCI)
, Energy Business Firms etc.

Hi Sneha,
Listed are some of the books you could refer to category wise:
1. Objective English for Competitive Examinations - Hari Mohan Prasad , Uma Rani Sinha
2. Arihant General Knowledge - General Knowledge 2015 (English)
3. Aptitude - Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations (English)
4. Reasoning - A Modern Approach To Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning (English)
Technical Section :
1. EC Formula book : IES, GATE, PSUs: A Handbook on Electronics and Communication Engineering (English)
2. Upkar Publication : Airports Authority of India Manager (ATC & Electronics)
3. GATE previous paper EC : 2015 GATE Electronics Engineering
4. IES previous paper EC : UPSC Engineering Services Exam IES - E & T Engineering Solved Paper
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Hi Jeenu,
These are the courses offered in Taxation in India:
1. Diploma in Accounting and Taxation.
2. Diploma in Service Tax.
3. Diploma in Taxation Law.
4. Advanced Diploma in Taxation.
5. Bachelor of Commerce in Taxation.
6. Bachelor of Commerce in Tax Procedure and Practices.
7. Master of Commerce in Finance and Taxation.
8. Master of Commerce in Accounting and Taxation
9. Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation.
10. Post Graduate Diploma in Tax Management and Tax Administration.
A. Job Prospects:
There are multiple job opportunities in this field. Depending upon individuals academic background along with working experience in taxation, employ can be found in all corners of the globe. Graduates in this field can seek employment in government and private sectors. Professionals can join any organization as:
1. Tax Recruiter.
2. Tax Policy Analyst.
3. Tax Advisor.
4. Revenue Agents.
5. Tax Examiners.
6. Tax Manager.
7. Tax Accountant and
8. Tax Collectors.
Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in Universities and Colleges. They can also work separately as a consultant. The key role of any Tax Consultant must be to make maximum use of all of his/ her technical knowledge for the betterment of the company he/she is working for.
B. Some Job Titles:
1. Accountant.
2. Revenue Agent.
3. Marketing Manager.
4. Financial Analyst.
5. Tax Policy Analyst.
6. Tax Attorney Specialist.
7. Employment Tax Specialist.
8. Personal Finance Consultant
C. Remuneration:
Taxation is one of highly rewarding field. Professional's income mostly depends upon their qualifications and experience. For those who want to pursue a career in taxation, their initial salary starts from Rs.20, 0000- Rs.50, 0000 per annum.
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Hi Sneha,
AAi exam contain 60 question Technical + 60 Question Non-Technical = 120 Questions Total. Technical Section contain electronics as well as communication part. So u need to prepare both. The exam will be a bit on the easy side, with a lot of questions from communication systems. In particular, it would be nice to have a look at the question bank in "Electronic Communication Systems by Kennedy".
Here I m providing some books for last time preparation :
Non Technical Section : English + GK + Apti + Reasoning
1. Objective English for Competitive Examinations - Hari Mohan Prasad , Uma Rani Sinha
2. Arihant General Knowledge - General Knowledge 2015 (English)
3. Aptitude - Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations (English)
4. Reasoning - A Modern Approach To Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning (English)
Technical Section :
1. EC Formula book : IES, GATE, PSUs: A Handbook on Electronics and Communication Engineering (English)
2. Upkar Publication : Airports Authority of India Manager (ATC & Electronics)
3. GATE previous paper EC : 2015 GATE Electronics Engineering
4. IES previous paper EC : UPSC Engineering Services Exam IES - E & T Engineering Solved Paper
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Wish You Luck!