I believe, there are lakhs of students like me who are confused about which course to choose after class 12th exams.
Oh by the way, I am Prerna Singh. For me it was very tough to decide my field of study for graduation.
Believe me, this decision is not an easy task. My parents, elders and friends all had different views and suggestions.
Some of them said, I should take up a course related to management, and not B.Com. Others said I should pursue science.
But I had my mind set on B.Com course. I have always been good at maths and numbers excite me.
How I decided between regular B.Com and B.Com with honours?
I have observed lot of students just pursuing regular B.Com without any spcialisation. While it may be a good choice for some, depending on what career graph and objectives they have planned. Personally I feel, its best to take up a specialisation, because it is easier to apply for jobs with specific job descriptions and skills.
I spoke to a few of my school alumni who are now pursuing B.Com in Ranchi. According to them, job opportunities after B.Com regular can be limited. That is why, choosing B.Com with specialisation is best for students.
I asked “Should I choose B.Com Taxation”?
One of my seniors (Neeraj) is pursuing B.Com with Taxation honours. He said that Taxation is a better honours to pursue, because of career prospects. This honours gives holistic knowledge of taxation system and financial principles. Here students gain and develop relevant skills in the areas of commerce with a focus on taxation and finance.
I asked my teachers – what are the core subjects for B.Com regular and B.Com Taxation?
Both B.Com and B.Com Taxation are three years course.
Earlier I came to know from my teachers that B.Com regular involves theoretical aspects of commerce study. They informed me about a few core subjects taught in B.Com regular. They are business economics, commercial laws, corporate accounting, human resource management, banking and insurance, goods and services tax, financial markets and services, business communications.
Neeraj gave me all the details about the core subjects taught in this B.Com Taxation program. They are – income tax law and practice, advanced concepts of GST, Custom-Law Practice, corporate accounting, advanced accountancy, fundamentals of costing and more.
During the course of our discussion, Neeraj gave me a brief list of job opportunities after B.Com regular and B.Com Taxation.
Since, B.Com Taxation is a job oriented course, employment opportunities are – tax consultant, tax specialist, tax attorney specialist, tax policy analyst, tax advisor, accounts officer, cost accountant, auditing expert, etc.
Compared to B.Com Taxation, B.Com regular may not hold promising career opportunities, said Neeraj. Some of the employment opportunities after B.Com regular he mentioned are – Accountant, insurance brokers, financial advisor in banks, marketing executives in financial institutions.
Why I selected B.Com Taxation?
The reason why I selected B.Com Taxation was pretty simple – I wanted to step into the world of financial expertise aiming to excel in the detailed knowledge of financial management, tax regulations, and strategic planning. And the fee structure was also reasonable.
Before finalising, I did a little online research too. I observed that companies like Deloitte, Ernst & Young, J P Morgan Chase, HDFC Bank, and other major coporates hire students with B.Com Taxation specilisation.
It gave me confidence that I have selected the right course for graduation.
After taking admissions in B.Com Taxation this year, I spoke to my mentors at the University. They said that this course gives a strong base for students aspiring to take professional courses – CA, CS, ICWA. This specialized program is also for individuals aiming to excel in the intricacies of financial management, tax regulations, and strategic financial planning.