Commerce graduates will enjoy an advantage if they opt for management courses. Master of business administration (MBA) with finance or marketing specialisation is a suitable higher study option for commerce graduates.

Apart from this, the master of financial control (MFC) course can also be considered. The Department of Financial Studies 0f the University of Delhi, is one of the prominent institutions offering the MFC programme.

This course offers excellent career prospects in corporate finance, investment analysis & portfolio management, financial services, international finance, equity research, treasury management, insurance, mutual funds and related areas.

Other suitable higher study options are chartered accountancy, cost and works accountancy and company secretaryship. Hard work will pay rich dividends if you opt for these careers.Some other higher study options for commerce graduates are e-commerce, computer applications, business finance, multimedia, tourism management, bank management, hospital administration, trade and services, etc. at the post-graduate level.

Diploma in computerised financial accounting using tally is another option for commerce graduates to enter the accounting profession. 3D/2D animation, visual effects, multimedia, visual communication, DOEACC - B level computer courses are also suitable for graduates with aptitude in the relevant field. E-commerce is an emerging area, which is best suited for commerce graduates with basic programming knowledge and a sound understanding of business transactions.

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