Dear Sir/Madam, My elder daughter is studying in 10th CBSE. She is not a very bright student and is not inclined towards doing Engineering or Medical; and we being old school parents, are not aware of any other careers. She has been talking about getting into the commerce stream, but I am not sure of the career options that she can follow. I did some searching and found that B.Com, MBA is the option that she could take. CA might be tough option for her. Kindly guide in terms of what could be a good option for my daughter.

Ans: Commerce has a multitude of opportunities. One of which could be a professional degree in CA, a Bachelor in Business Administration &/or a Bachelor in Financing & Accounting. She can also explore a career in the field of Investment Banking & Finance - these are always on the rise with increase in retail investors over the course of the past two years as well. An unconventional avenue would be to explore a career in Green Financing - regulatory authorities have introduced multiple policies on Green Financing for companies, which require a business acumen with data analytical skills

Ans: CA without maths is also possible. But is she ok with numbers? Like Profit/Loss, discounts etc. Coz Maths in CA is less but it is the financial maths. No trigonometry, no geometry, less algebra, more of banking, stocks, insurance, financial maths. She might not be interested in core maths, but is she interested in financial maths should be evaluated. If yes, can go for CA or MBA finance. If not she can think of MBA(HR) or any other branch except finance. Some other options: CS, BBA from good College)

Ans: Dear Pavithra,
She can pursue BCom, BBA or any such specialized courses.

Ans: Alok Sir, Career Opportunities in India's Commerce Stream

• Chartered Accountancy (CA): Focuses on accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial management.
• Company Secretary (CS): Specializes in corporate law and governance.
• Cost and Management Accountant (CMA): Focuses on cost management, strategic financial planning, and performance management.
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com): Specializations in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Analytics.
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA): Specializes in management and business operations.
• Economics: Opens careers in banking, financial analysis, and policy-making.
• Law (LLB): Leads to careers in corporate law, taxation law, or criminal law.
• Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS): Focuses on advanced management studies.
• Financial Analyst Roles: CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) opens doors in investment banking, equity research, and portfolio management.
• Banking and Finance: Career options in banking, insurance, and financial services.
• Digital Marketing and E-commerce: Growing field for marketing, SEO, content strategy, or data analytics.
• Entrepreneurship: Commerce provides a strong foundation for starting a business or venture.

Some of the Reputed Colleges in India for Commerce are: Shri Ram College of Commerce, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, St. Xavier’s College, Christ University, Loyola College, Chennai.

However, to get admission into any one of the top colleges, your daughter should well-prepare for the Entrance Exams like CUET. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future.

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