What after graduation? The reason of growth of professional courses after degree

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Youngsters are now well aware of the fact that graduation is no longer the gold standard for employment. Growing competition in the job market and higher expectations set by the companies have made it obvious that for a long term career success you must add professional degrees in your resume. 

No wonder demand for professional courses after degree are skyrocketing. And, keeping pace with it there is a rise in the number of professional courses offered by the colleges and universities. The good news is that many colleges are introducing the newest and the latest programs in keeping with global standards and industry requirements, that you have now more options in hand than ever before.  

If you aren’t sure which career to pursue after graduation, here is good news for you. You might have more options than you think, if you are ready to explore. Let’s take a look at the different professional courses available to you after graduation. 

Science: Many students now think that there aren't many job opportunities available after science. But the scenario has changed. There are many short-term and long-term professional courses are available post B.Sc; M.Sc, Master in Agroscience, Astrophysics, Phrama, are to name a few. There are also some fields, such as law, journalism, MBA, advertising, graphic designing, where you can further your study irrespective of your science background. 

Commerce: Most commerce graduates enrol for much coveted CA articleship after graduation. Chartered Accountancy  is a sought after career and revered by many. But apart from that, commerce graduates can also  explore career options in academics, media communication, financial services, MBA in Finance, digital marketing etc. If you have a creative mind, then there are growing  opportunities available as graphic designers, 2D and 3D animators, visualisers and more.  

Arts: If you are interested in academic you need to enrol for a Master’s program. It will help you get a break as a researcher or academician. You can go ahead to complete your M.Phil and doctoral post Master’s education. If you are interested in teaching pursue B.Ed along with post graduation.   Apart from that, you can explore professional courses in media communication, PR, advertising, MBA etc. For students of Fine Arts, plenty of job opportunities are available in the fields of graphic designing, VFX, animation, film studies, set designers, art direction, etc.

Engineering: A graduation degree in engineering provides you with the technical knowledge to start a job right after. But you can add more value to your profile by enroling for a professional course. You can sign up for short term certification programs that offers niche knowledge on the latest technologies to add an edge. Apart from that, a PGDM is a lucrative option that can take you to the top of a corporate ladder. Pursuing a master’s is also a good idea if you have plans to enter the academics in the future or want to gain advanced knowledge in your domain.

Depending on what your plans are, you must assess all your options before decision making. Find a right institution that imparts quality education and gives you an opportunity for lifelong networking.