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I'm a parent of a B.Com BFSI student with 8 CGPA wanting to pursue Business Analytics or ACCA. Which course is better, and can he get a job in Banks/Insurance?

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My second son is doing his B.com BFSI Final year from Sastra Thanjavur. He has a CGPA above 8 till his 4th semester. What he should pursue after his B.com. he has interest in Business Analytics and ACCA. Also whether he can look out for some jobs in Banks/Insurance. For Business Analytics what he should study. He is also keen in pursuing his studies in abroad. Please advise the course he can opt in foreign universities From V NARASIMHAN

Ans: It is natural for parents to be worried about the future of their children. Sastra is a good institute and he can connect with the placement office and get all the details of the post grad courses and job opportunities after BCom. For now my advice would be for him to work hard to improve his grades in the 3rd year to 10. And once he has inputs from his placement team he can write to me again for study abroad by identifying programs, and checking out the eligibility criterion.
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