Published: Sep 11, 2022
Last Updated: May 17, 2025 12:40 PM

Career Diversity That A Commerce Degree Can Offer You

The Diverse Career Options Available to Commerce Graduates

From entry-level positions to C-suite roles in finance, marketing, sales, advertising and more, a degree in Commerce certainly offers you diverse career choices. Students who have done B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) can opt for various jobs as well as further courses that help them build a rewarding career. Nonetheless, the B.Com graduates ought to explore the sectors that do not only require a Commerce background but also trigger interest and keenness.

Here, we have curated a list of career options that can be opted by candidates having a Commerce degree.

Chartered Accountant
Chartered Accountant or CA is the top career choice for students with a Commerce degree in graduation. This elite choice does not only give you exponential career growth but also offers a handsome package. Moreover, the demand for Chartered Accountants has upsurged by 37 percent in recent years. It is also worth mentioning that though passing the CA exam is a tough game but once you do it, you get what you deserve and dream!

Business Accounting and Taxation
Business Accounting and Taxation (BAT) trains B.Com candidates for the industry-ready accounting profession. The candidates get to learn about the latest accounting and taxation tools under BAT. If you want to pursue a pragmatic program after B.Com that gives you the confidence and skills to get significant job opportunities, BAT is certainly the right choice.

Chartered Financial Analyst
CFA is a post-graduation course that can be pursued after B.Com. Covering all essential concepts and elements of finance in detail, CFA unlocks a bright future for those who pursue this program. Take note that presently CFA candidates are in great demand both in India and abroad.

Company Secretary
One of the most pivotal and coveted career choices after B.Com is Company Secretary or CS. The CS course mainly revolves around Corporate Law. As a CS, you manage different legal aspects of a company and look after various financial dealings including the tax returns, maintaining the tax records of a company, and likewise.

Banking
Banks are indeed the backbone of every country. The banking sector has carved abundant job opportunities for Commerce graduates. With the continued growth and demand for banking jobs, Commerce graduates have the maximum possibilities to grab bright job chances in both private and public banks.

B.Com LLB
B.Com LLB is a fascinating combination that helps the candidates pursue a career as a govt. lawyer, legal analyst, corporate lawyer, law officer, legal advisor and more. From drawing reputation to the best salary packages, the B.Com LLB choice is indeed a wise and smart career choice for Commerce students.

Other Popular & Rewarding Career Choices for Commerce Students
With a background in Commerce, you can also try the following job roles:

  • Personal Finance Advisor
  • Investment Banker
  • Digital Marketing Manager
  • Event Manager
  • Retail Manager
  • Certified Management Accountant
  • Certified Public Accountant

Wrapping Up
Commerce degree promises multiple career opportunities. However, the choices for various job roles and further courses after B.Com must be made thoughtfully and attentively. Most importantly, the chosen jobs and courses must nurture interest and inclination in the aspirants.

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Mekhala Joshi

JAIN College

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