The generation today is running on a fast paced mode, having said that it is very certain that they prefer to pre-decide their career stream right before their class 10 result is out. So, if you are a student completing your school, it’s time that you start thinking about your next steps. , But, before anything - you must start deciding about which stream you should now choose. Take the first step to a bright future right now by choosing a stream that is right for you. The choice that you make today will shape your future. The most preferred options these days are science and commerce, very few opt for arts though. So let us see the significance of pursuing commerce, junior colleges that are best known for it and the career scope ahead. If you are good with numbers and money crunching is your passion, commerce can prove to be the most rewarding and prestigious careers options for you. You can study to become a Company secretary, Lawyer, financial advisor, investment banker or even a chartered accountant. To enroll yourself at the top commerce colleges in Maharashtra and all India, do a detailed research about their merits and eligibility criteria. Global organizations, legal firms and MNCs today, are always on a lookout for fresh graduates to join them. If entrepreneurship is what you believe in, you can even run your own business or a consultation firm because not everyone understands money matters easily. It is time to decide the one final option out of those 100,000 different opinions you may have got from friends, teachers, parents, relatives, and neighbors. Now let us see what is the skill set required to ace at commerce studies - Are you the one who reads the newspapers like Financial Times and Economic Times on a daily basis? Is your mind very sharp when it comes to calculation? If yes, then you are going to excel to your highest in this stream. Further to this, according an Educational Statistics of 2017 - • A student willing to pursue Commerce, is expected to have an analytical bent of mind • Should be well versed with money crunching and calculations • They must possess good communication skills • They must be a pro at negotiations • Have an aptitude for numbers • Must be keenly interested in financial and business trends These key factors and qualities will help you succeed in your desired career path. Apart from business studies and finance and, economics might be of interest to those who wish to explore the international politics, stock markets and international trading segments. If you want to make a career in banking and investment sector make sure you take up mathematically-intensive courses for better understanding of the market scenario. You can also go for more applied courses and focus on banking reforms, public policies and financial business models. Some of the commerce graduates also go towards studying company secretary and CA which are known to be the most rewarding, lucrative and high paying professions. The course of study remains the same but the level of entrance exams that one has to appear for and the kind of hard work involved is beyond the patience. If you want to deal with money matters, go for financial planning and advisor sector along with banking and investment streams. Most of the multinational organizations these days recruit advisors to look after their legal matters. Career Opportunities The commerce graduates always have options in the fields of law, finace, management, banking, investment and government sectors. Apart from these career options they also have • Law: LLB, 5 year integrated course , • Hotel Management: BHM, 4 years • Travel & Tourism: Bachelor of Tourism or Travel Management, 4 years Below we have listed some of the courses option for you. You can also pursue a BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) or a BBM (Bachelor of Business Management) in: • Accounting • Human Resource Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Economics • Business Law and Ethics • Financial Management • Management Information Systems • Business Statistics Other than these, there are also some non-financial sectors which you can pick up • Real Estate • Legal Management • International Business • Finance • Public Relations • Healthcare • Construction • Design Management • Entrepreneurship • Supply Chain Management So, get ready to plan your future and have a successful career ahead!