What are the differences and similarities between M.Com and MBA and why should one choose M.Com rather than MBA and vice-versa?

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Ronmi Bora
8 years ago
Both are master courses and depend upon individual. If you looking for management related career MBA is ideal. If you keen for pursuing teaching, PhD, M.Com is better though one can opt for PhD post MBA as well. For MBA, entrance exams are conducted to get into reputed institute with good placements

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7 years ago
MBA is better, looking at its wide field of prospects. But, it always should go by your interests. MBA graduates are required to handle managerial finance positions like analysts. MBA with Finance major will open wide scope for a student in corporate. I am a student of Doon Business School, Dehradun

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kunal das
8 years ago
No, MBA in finance is a better option than M.Com as it has more job opportunities.

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Neeti Mahajan
8 years ago
Hi, Ideally, people opt for M.com if they want to get into the teaching field and MBA if they want to get into corporate field. One can choose any of these depending on one's interest and career preference. All the best.

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Shail Oberoi
9 years ago
Similarities: 1) Both are post graduate Master's program. 2) Both are 2 year academic program. Differences: 1) To get admission in MBA, one has to clear a competitive exam, whereas in M.Com, open test is not required. 2) MBA gives exposure to business, whereas M.Com only focus on the financial /a

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jayakishore aireri
9 years ago
MBA is a professional course. You need to score minimum 50% in graduation to pursue MBA. MBA in finance graduates prefers M.Com along with CA. It offer higher packages.

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hasan rangoonwala
9 years ago
Hi, There are some common things in both the degrees: 1. Both are post graduate degree and can only be completed after completing a degree. 2. M.Com is related to commerce and accountancy stream including computers and you may choose accounting and computer/ IT in MBA as well. There are some diff

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Trishula Das
9 years ago
MBA is not just a degree. It is something, which will boost your personality to a next level.

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Debdeep Thakur
9 years ago
MBA will enhance your management skills, which will help you to manage situations in corporate world and M.Com is basically Masters in accounting.

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