Career to pursue after BBA

A large number of students choose Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA) as the study option to pursue their career in the fields of business and management.

BBA familiarizes students with several features that help students learn how to do effective business management and nurture them for becoming future corporate leaders.

If you are a recent graduate with a BBA degree and thinking about what to do next, then you have come to the right place. In this blog, we have covered all from future job prospects to how you should plan your career after doing BBA.

Planning

To upgrade your skills and demand in the profession, a certification course in MS Office and MIS (Management Information System) after BBA will be very helpful. Having knowledge of these Softwares along with a BBA degree would enhance your skills and abilities and make you ready to enter into the corporate world with confidence. This will also enhance your skills and make you efficient for future market challenges. In addition to this, you can join several groups and communities on social media related to Business Administration and keep yourself updated about the profession and its requirements.

Learning the art of communication and work as per the pace of the recent market is also essential. This will not only make your resume look strong but also allow you to pursue your Post Graduation in Management with a richer experience and application. Short diplomas in digital marketing, languages, and soft wares will enhance your abilities to be able to cope up with the competitive market.

The Scope of BBA

BBA graduates can look for jobs in the sales and marketing departments of companies as management associates, digital marketing managers, editors, and more. A BBA degree along with upgraded skills and experience assures a leadership position in any organization for the person. The initial salary in this profession in Pakistan is around 40k to 50k depending on the institute you attended for the BBA.

Top programs to pursue after BBA

There are many career paths that you can pursue after doing a Bachelor of Business Administration. Keeping in view your passion, skill set, and capacity, you can select to pursue the following courses at Post Graduation Level:

The most people and sought-after Post Graduation course that people pick after BBA is MBA (Master of Business Administration). It enables you in acquiring a respectable management position and a good salary but also allows you to start your own business. MBA courses come with numerous specializations; the most popular among them are Marketing, Finance, HR, and International Trade, which you can choose based on your passion and skill-set.

After acquiring an MBA degree, you can get jobs in the fields of technology, health care, manufacturing, media, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and FMCG companies. In the highly competitive market, an MBA degree from a reputable institute assures managerial and tier 1 position in the job market with lucrative salary packages.

PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) is the alternate option to MBA. However, there’s not much difference between MBA and PGDM. While MBA is a degree course offered by Universities, PGDM is often offered as diploma courses by independent institutions. PGDM diploma courses duration is one year at most places. PGDM courses have a well-structured curriculum and are recognized by companies for jobs.

MMS (Masters in Management Studies)

Master in Management Studies (MMS) is also an alternative option for MBA. The time duration of the MMS course is also 2 years and is offered by many reputable institutions. The basic eligibility criteria to join this program are an undergrad degree in any discipline with 50% marks.

MMS helps students learn management skills and govern business activities in the profession. The degree also helps students develop their entrepreneurial skills. After acquiring an MMS degree you can hold reputable management positions with lucrative salary packages.

Areas of work for BBA Graduates

Here are some of the fields you can work in after seeking a BBA degree.

Entrepreneurship
Finance & Accounting Management
HR Management
Marketing Management
Supply Chain Management
Tourism Management
Technology

Apart from the basic skills, the BBA graduates are also expected to have exceptional communication skills, problem-solving skills, and quick decision-making skills, and critical thinking skills.

Private Sector Jobs after BBA

Private sector companies have a competitive environment, where you have to deal with the fast pace market challenges. These are some of the industries that you can work in after BBA.