| Monday, November 19, 2007
Several options for B.Com. students
There are a number of options open for B.Com. students. You
can opt for a professional course like CA or go for postgraduation
in a suitable specialisation. Some courses for you are:
Master of Computer Applications: MCA imparts the basics of computer
science. You can then update yourself with the latest technologies
to seek a job in the specialised area you choose like programming
or networking. Generally, the eligibility criterion is bachelor’s
degree with mathematics/ computer science/ statistics as one
of the subjects and the admission is based on performance in
the entrance test
However, some colleges accept students with mathematics background
till the Intermediate level.
Alagappa University, Karaikudi, offers this course. The eligibility
criterion is first class degree in physics/ chemistry with ancillary
mathematics/ statistics/ computer science/ applied science/
B.Com./ B.B.A/ B.E. For details, visit www.alagappauniversity.ac.in
MBA: There are a number of specialisations offered in MBA. Some
of them are marketing, retail management, finance, human resource
management, information systems, banking, insurance, logistics
and supply chain management, international business and operations
management. Usually, the eligibility criterion is graduation
in any discipline and admission is based on performance at the
entrance test, group discussion and personal interview.
Nirma University, Institute of Management, Gujarat, offers MBA
in marketing, finance, human resource management, international
business, operations management and information technology.
The eligibility criterion is graduation in any discipline with
minimum 50 per cent marks. The admission is based on performance
at the common admission test, group discussion and personal
interview. For details, visit www.imnu.ac.in
CA: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India regulates
the profession of Chartered Accountants.
The course involves Professional Competence Course, articled/
audit training, information technology training and final examination.
The Board of Studies provides the study material. You can avail
yourself of the oral coaching classes offered by accredited
institutions. The course demands lot of hard work and determination.
For details, visit http://icai.org.
Chartered Financial Analyst: Institute of Chartered Financial
Analysts of India, Tripura, offers CFA course. The course focuses
on areas of financial markets, financial analysis, valuation
of assets, portfolio management, mutual and other funds and
professional ethics. It can be done through correspondence.
The eligibility criterion is bachelor’s degree. The admission
is based on performance at the entrance test. For details, visit
www.iutripura.edu.in
ICWAI: The Institute of Cost and works Accountants of India
is the statutory institute that imparts education and conducts
qualifying examination for Cost and Management Accountants and
regulates and develops the profession.
The certification involves intermediate course, computer training,
modular training, audit/ industrial training, dissertation and
final examination. For details, visit http://myicwai.com
Company Secretary: There are three stages to qualify as company
secretary —foundation, final and intermediate. The course
is through correspondence with optional oral classes. For details,
visit www.icsi.edu
Apart from these, you can also opt for Master of Finance Control:
Madurai Kamaraj University offers this course. The eligibility
criterion is bachelor’s degree with minimum pass. The
admission is based on performance at the entrance test, group
discussion and interview. For details, visit www.mkuniversity.org
M.Com: The specialisations available in M. Com are accounting
and business finance and economics.
M.Sc. Finance and Computer Applications: Bharathiyar University,
Coimbatore offers this course. Graduates in commerce, business
management, administration, bank management, corporate secretaryship,
computer applications, computer science and allied subjects
are eligible for the course. For details, visit www.b-u.ac.in
MSW: Alagappa University, Karaikudi, offers the course. The
eligibility criterion is degree in arts, science or commerce
but preferably social science. Visit www.alagappauniversity.ac.in
for details
Courtesy: The Hindu - Education Plus
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