After the completion of your +2, your professional journey actually starts to take shape right from your bachelor’s degree. A bachelor’s degree is often called the first stepping stone to success. So it is of immense importance to get onto the right track as soon as possible. Once you decide on your subject interest, the next step is to choose your graduation course.
A person who may have taken up a bachelor’s subject without conducting any research on the job prospects or the demand of the subject is highly likely to find themselves in a difficult situation. The choice may come down to settling for a career they do not like or going back a few years in their career journey and completing another course.
To avoid being in the same situation, here’s taking a look at the top 5 subjects you can think of pursuing during your bachelor’s for the best career prospects.
1. Computer Science Engineering
Look around you, and everything you see is virtual these days from ordering food to buying tickets for your favorite destination. The world is undoubtedly advancing in terms of technologies and this is where the perks of studying Computer Science Engineering comes in.
The rising demand of Computer Science Engineering (CSE) is a direct result of the exponential growth that digital technology is seeing now. A good course in this area will be a blend of Computer Engineering and Computer Science. These are considered to be advancement courses and are quite popular among engineering students.
These courses cover a wide range of topics in addition to the fundamentals of computer programming. Algorithms, computability, logic, abstraction are a few of the concepts covered in detail. You also get a chance to learn and practice various programming languages like Python, Java etc.
The job prospects for this course are unmatched and hence its rising demand across India. Various sectors like education, banking, trading, science, health, manufacturing are hiring Computer Science engineers these days. Top MNC’s and IT companies like Amazon, Deloitte, HCL, Google also recruit students right at the campusing stage and offer competitive pay packages as well.
Some of the job roles that Computer Science Engineers can make a mark in are:
- UX Analyst,
- Software Support Analyst,
- Software Engineer,
- Website Designer,
- Mobile App Development,
- Database Designer
2. Actuarial Science
Students who love mathematics and numbers should definitely consider this subject. It is a blend of economics, business, mathematics and statistics, and particularly helps to improve your analytical skills. A lot of students pursue this subject because it gives them a gate pass to a number of booming IT companies, corporates, MNC’s, insurance companies and other niche financial institutions.
Actuarial Mathematics is, to some extent, theoretical and requires application of logical sense and ideas to data and figures. However, the other skills that you learn in this course include knowledge of finance and business, interpersonal skills, risk assessment and of course, the basics of the software to be used.
If you’re looking for a rewarding career option, then Actuarial Science can be your go to subject. Some of the reputed companies that hire students from this course are PwC, IDBI, Max Bupa Insurance, E&Y and many more.
Job roles and areas include:
- Investment Advisors,
- Cost estimators,
- Financial analysts and planners,
- Risk assessors and managers,
- Auditors
- Budget analysts
- Economists
3. Graphic Design
Do you love being creative? Do designs you see make you constantly envision how you could do it differently and better? Then Graphic Designing can just be the career for you. As part of any good graphic design course, you will learn animation, motion graphics, project management, portfolio development, design theory, among other things.
When you consider the growth of the virtual space today, it is no surprise that the demand for graphic design courses and graphic designers are constantly on the rise.
To know more about the job profiles and job prospects of graphic design in India, read more here.
4. Law/LLB
Law can be another great professional course to take up at the undergraduate level. A BA-LLB is a comprehensive 5-year integrated course in Law which you can opt for if that is what you want to pursue. Today, lawyers and legal professionals are in demand across various industries and the course offers a wide range of future prospects.
To know more about the pursuing Law during your bachelor’s, click here.
5. Forensic Science
If you have a nose for crime related stories or enjoy analysing crime scenes, then Forensic Science is exactly what you need to study. It is actually the application of advanced scientific technologies in crime related scenes. You will need to carefully analyse and observe the crime scene, collect evidence from the scene and also interpret the criminal data record.
Forensic Science can be summed up as a mix of physics, chemistry and biology. You will need to have a science background in your +2 to pursue this course. You could look forward to a career in various sectors like CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation), IB (Intelligence Bureau), Private Investigation Agencies, Police Forces, Defence Forces, Banks among others.
Some of the job roles for those who have a degree in forensic science are:
- Forensic Scientist
- Forensics Manager
- Forensic Investigator
- Forensic Specialist
- Forensic Analyst
While these are the top 5, the list is in no way exhaustive. When choosing your Bachelor’s subject, in addition to considering the future prospects, do not forget to give equal weightage to your interest in the area. Ultimately, what you need is to make the right choice now so that your graduation degree can pave the road to success for you.
Suparna Ghosh
Source: The Telegraph, 27/08/22
