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List of Professional Courses After Graduation

Last updated11th Dec 2024
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Payal Chandra Roy
Published by Payal Chandra Roy

Head of Learning & Development | L&D Strategist

Deciding what to do after graduation is a major decision because it determines the path for your future career. Enrolling in a professional program can help you dive deeper into a specific industry and help you advance in your career efficiently. Professional courses are so many that one might get confused when making a final choice.


This piece will provide you with insight into popular professional courses after graduation and the job prospects that each one offers.

Top Professional Courses After Graduation

Instead of trying your luck in multiple areas as a fresh graduate, opting for a professional course will help you focus on a particular subject.
So, if you're someone who is looking forward to studying some specialised courses, this list of the best courses after graduation might come in handy! We have carefully curated a selection of courses and categorised them by stream - Science, Commerce and Arts.

Top Professional Courses After Graduation

Science

Course

Duration

Fee

Eligibility Criteria

Master of Science

2 years

INR 15 to 40 lakhs

  • Minimum of 60% in Bachelors
  • 2-3 years of experience, if required
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Good English proficiency test score
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Passport

Master of Computer Applications

2 years

INR 20 to 30 lakhs

  • Bachelor's degree in BCA or an equivalent course
  • Prior specialisations in subjects like web-based applications, computer programming etc often required
  • Good English Proficiency test score

PG Diploma in Business Analytics

2 years

INR 1 to 10 lakhs

  • Completed a relevant bachelor's degree at a University with a minimum 60% marks

Commerce

Course

Duration

Fee

Eligibility Criteria

Chartered Accountancy

3 years

INR 85,000 to 1 lac

  • Completed graduation from Commerce with minimum 55% marks
  • Science students require a minimum of 60%

M.Com

2 years

INR 10 to 50 lakhs

  • Students with an undergrad degree from any recognized university

MCA

2 years

INR 5 to 20 lakhs

  • Completed graduation with minimum 50 to 60% marks
  • Should have studied Mathematics as one of the subjects

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Arts

Course

Duration

Fee

Eligibility Criteria

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

2 years (Full-time MBA)

INR 15 to INR 60 lakhs

  • A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university with 50% marks
  • Must have some work experience

Master of Arts (MA)

2 years

INR 5 to INR 40 lakhs

  • Students with a bachelor's degree, preferably in arts with a minimum of 45 to 55% marks at the graduate level

Bachelor of Education (BEd)

2 years

INR 15 to INR 35 lakhs

  • Students must have completed graduation with a minimum of 50 to 55% from a recognized board

Takeaway

To conclude, there are a plethora of opportunities for international students to advance their career prospects. Whether in Commerce, Science or Arts fields, a professional degree not only helps you gain in depth knowledge of a particular subject but will also help you stand out from the masses when you appear for interviews. These programs provide invaluable knowledge to students to advance in their chosen field.

You can now contact AECC to secure your future with one of these prospects today itself! Get in touch with our expert counsellors who will guide you

Payal Chandra Roy
Published by Payal Chandra Roy

Head of Learning & Development | L&D Strategist

With a career spanning nearly 15 years in the EdTech industry, Payal Chandra Roy is a leading expert in Learning and Development, student counselling, and product management. Her extensive career at industry giants like AECC, Study Group, and IDP Education Ltd has given her a unique, 360-degree view of the international education landscape.

Payal's expertise goes beyond just advising students; as the Head of Learning and Development (South Asia), her primary role is to train and develop the counsellors who guide students every day. This "train the trainer" experience means she has an unparalleled ability to break down complex topics into simple, engaging, and effective advice. Her skills are backed by numerous certifications in areas like "Gamification of Learning," "Increasing Learner Engagement," and "How to Design and Deliver Training Programmes".

Before leading the L&D department, Payal was a Branch Manager and Manager for the USA at IDP, where she directly counselled students and led successful teams. This hands-on experience, combined with her strategic role as a Product Manager for the UK, Europe & North America at Study Group, ensures her advice is not only insightful but also practical and globally informed.

Payal can help you with

  • Learning How to Learn: Use her certified expertise in learning design and gamification to find more engaging and effective ways to prepare for your studies abroad.
  • Understanding the "Why": Benefit from her "train the trainer" perspective to understand the deeper strategies behind university admissions and how counsellors are taught to evaluate profiles.
  • Navigating Multiple Destinations: Leverage her product management experience covering the UK, Europe, and North America to get a broad, comparative view of your study options. 
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