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BCom or Bachelor of Commerce is an undergraduate degree programme. The course duration is three years, spread across six semesters. It is a popular bachelor course generally pursued by students interested in making a career in commerce discipline. However, post-completion of a BCom degree, they may face some confusion in deciding which course to pursue to further enhance their skills and job prospects.
With technological advancements and changing market dynamics, it is very important to choose courses that are constantly updated, focus on practical knowledge, and increase the employability rate. In this section, we will look at some popular courses and certifications for BCom graduates to pursue in 2025.
One of the most popular courses pursued by BCom graduates is an MCom or Master of Commerce degree. It is a postgraduate degree programme in Commerce. The course duration is generally two years, spread across four semesters. It focuses on commerce and business management. Students can choose to specialise in disciplines such as Accounting, Business and Finance, Taxation, and International Business.
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Master of Business Administration, popularly abbreviated as an MBA is another popular postgraduate degree programme in business administration. The course tenure is also similar to MCom which is two years. While a traditional MBA itself focuses more on business administration than commerce, however, commerce students can choose from a variety of specialisations that cater to their interests.
CA or Chartered Accountancy is amongst the most prestigious and sought-after certifications for BCom graduates. It consists of three levels, CA Foundation, Intermediate and Final. To become a Chartered Accountant, students must successfully clear all the levels. The foundation level is for graduates wishing to pursue CA after 10+2. CA is considered a very respectable profession in India and abroad and offers a chance to earn high salaries.
The Company Secretary is another well-known certification in commerce and is considered equivalent to a postgraduate degree. Similar to CA, it also consists of three levels, foundation, executive and professional. The foundation level is for graduates wishing to pursue CS after 10+2.
Digital Marketing is a form of marketing that provides students with the knowledge and skills to promote a business and create a marketing campaign. Many platforms offer Digital Marketing certifications such as Coursera, Udemy, and Simplilearn. Many colleges also offer Digital Marketing as a diploma or as an elective.
Choosing the right course after BCom depends on the interests and career goals of the student. However, the courses mentioned above can prove to be very beneficial for BCom graduates and provide for a successful career in 2025.
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Hello,
The better PG course depends on your career goals: choose an MCA if you want a career focused on technology, like coding, software development, and technical roles. Opt for an MBA (IT) if you are interested in management, leadership, strategy, and business aspects of the IT sector.
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Here below I am providing you with the name of some of the best MBA colleges in Hyderabad:
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Here are some top MBA colleges in India with fees under Rs. 2 lakh and their exam/cutoff details:
SIMSREE, Mumbai – Fee around Rs. 1.3–1.4 lakh for 2 years. Accepts CAT, CMAT, MAH-CET, MAT, ATMA. Cutoff is very high, usually 99+ percentile in CAT/CMAT.
PUMBA (Dept. of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University) – Fee around Rs. 1.2–1.3 lakh. Accepts CAT, CMAT, MAH-CET, ATMA. Cutoff approx. 75+ percentile in CAT, 90–95+ percentile in CMAT, high scores in MAH-CET.
TISS, Mumbai (MA HRM & other management-related programmes) – Fee around Rs. 1.7–1.9 lakh. Accepts CAT for some courses. Qualifying cutoff is around 60–70 percentile, but final selection cutoffs are higher.
These are the main government institutes where the full MBA/PG programme fee is within Rs. 2 lakh. Cutoffs vary slightly each year and by category, but SIMSREE and PUMBA generally need high scores, while TISS has its own process along with CAT shortlisting.
Hope it helps !
Yes, MBA in FinTech is a good option if you are interested in the combination of finance and technology. After this course you can work in roles like FinTech product manager, financial analyst, blockchain/crypto specialist, risk & compliance manager, or business development manager in banks, startups, and financial companies.
For the salary part, freshers usually start with around 5–10 LPA in normal companies and in bigger FinTech firms or banks it can even go up to 10–15 LPA, depending on your skills, college, and location.
If you do Data Science and then an MBA in Finance, you can get many high-paying jobs. Some of the best options are:
1. CFO (Chief Financial Officer) – You manage a company’s finances, budgeting, and reports. Big companies pay 40 lakh to 1 crore per year.
2. Investment Banker – You help clients raise money and do mergers or acquisitions. Salaries start around 10–12 lakh for freshers and can go up to 30 lakh or more with experience.
3. Chief Data Officer – You lead data strategies in companies. Pay can be 80 lakh to 1.3 crore per year.
4. Machine Learning Engineer / AI Scientist – You create AI and ML models. Salary is around 35–42 lakh per year.
5. Product Manager – You manage product strategy and market positioning. Can earn 89 lakh to 1.1 crore per year in big tech companies.
6. Financial Actuary – You analyze financial risks. Pay is around 25–30 lakh per year.
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