Why is BBA considered the best course after Class 12?

Academics are a very crucial part of our lives. As a student, it is easy for us to finish our school education up to 12th. Everyone knows that after the first standard, you need to study in the second standard and so up to 12th class. But what after that? Ask any student who has just passed their 10th standard about their future academic goals; they would just be able to tell you their goals up to the 12th standard. Most of the students and their parents are perplexed about the future.

Most of them give utterly confusing answers, not because they don’t have a dream in life but because they don’t know what courses to pursue or the educational qualifications they need to fulfil their dreams. They have ambition, but they don’t know the exact path that leads them to it. Getting a good score in Class 12th is essential, but it is also necessary to take advantage of those scores in figuring out their next step.

Honestly speaking, it is not a student’s fault to be confused because there are many courses, degrees and diplomas that they need to choose from. Usually, the Science students choose from B.Tech, B.E., MBBS, B.Sc., etc.; the Commerce ones choose from B.Com, CA, CS, etc.; and humanities’ students go for either BA, DIET, etc. It is vital to understand that the course you choose after the 12th is instrumental in deciding your future career path. Choose the course wisely, depending on your interest.

If you cannot figure out which course to pursue, we have a course for you that doesn’t care whether you are a Commerce student or a Science student or an Arts student. This course provides an excellent start to a student’s career. This course is a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). It has gained popularity over the past decade since people are no longer vary of trying new things, and this course offers a path that is different from the conventional ones.

What is BBA?

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is a three-year undergraduate degree course that provides theoretical and practical knowledge to students in business management and entrepreneurship. It is divided into six semesters. It instils leadership, time management, and effective communication in the students; and prepares them for managerial and leadership roles.

Various universities and colleges offer a BBA programme. You can pursue it by attending the regular college or through correspondence mode. There are various specialisations that BBA programmes offer, viz. Finance, Human Resource Management, Sales & Marketing, Aviation, Tourism and Information Technology.

BBA offers you deep insights into the business world through its extensive curriculum covering subjects such as Business Communication, Managerial Economics, Business Economics, Principles of Management, Organisational Behaviour, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, and many more.

Eligibility for BBA

Candidates seeking admission to Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) need to meet the eligibility criteria set by the college they choose. Usually, the eligibility criteria are as follows:

• A candidate must have passed Class 12^th in any stream from a well-recognised educational board.
• Minimum marks required: 50% (Might vary in case of some colleges)
• Admissions are made based on merit as well as entrance exams.
• Once the results are finalised, a cut-off list and a rank list are prepared by the conducting body. Those who have qualified undergo the counselling process, after which they are allotted seats in colleges and specialisations based on their rank and score.

Advantages of choosing BBA after Class 12

• BBA builds a fool-proof career

Due to the versatility of skills and subjects that the students are taught during BBA, they are in a better position to understand their career path with the scope of BBA. They can either join any management company or start their own venture or go for higher studies based on their interest area.

• BBA is the door to a plethora of job opportunities

A student with a BBA degree can be a good fit in various roles in an organisation. Being a business management student, you will have plenty of chances to work in the capacity of a manager in various fields such as Logistics, Research & Development, Marketing, Advertising, Finance, Accounting, Consultancy, Information Technology, etc.

• BBA gives you an edge in business management

Why BBA is a great stepping stone for someone who wants to venture into the business world? When you study BBA, it touches upon all the essential aspects of business administration and management. This prepares a BBA graduate to take up various roles in a company. They can further build their expertise by joining a team of their interest – Sales, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Content, Business Delivery, etc.

• BBA gives you fair remuneration

A BBA degree keeps you ahead of your peers in the competition by giving you a fantastic headstart in terms of job designation and salary. BBA graduates from an excellent undergraduate college definitely earn handsome remuneration and financial perks. BBA degree provides excellent placements; the average salary is Rs. 4 LPA.

• BBA compliments your MBA

While some students join the workforce to gain some hands-on experience directly after finishing their BBA, others opt for a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) to further enhance their knowledge in the business and management field. This enhances their value as an employee, and they get better opportunities in the work field. It furthers your ambition of becoming a COO or a CEO. BBA gives you an edge over graduates from other fields who have taken admission in MBA.

Choose your professional degree carefully. After all, your future post-graduation, career options, etc. depend upon what you study during your graduation. You have to live with your graduation subjects for three years at least and a lifetime if you build your career on it. Why not choose something that broadens your future choices rather than limiting them? That’s the reason why BBA is the best course to pursue after Class 12.

 

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Note: The views expressed in this article are that of the ISBR Business School institute and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha