BBA AFTER ARTS IN CLASS 12?
Bachelor of Business Administration or BBA as it is more popularly known as is one amongst the most sought after Bachelor Degree Programs after 12th or equivalent education levels in today’s world. The BBA Program usually includes general business courses i.e. it covers all topics of management of any general business such as Human Resource Management, Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Business Law and Ethics, Economics among many others. It is a 3 year long course and is especially beneficial to those students who want to pursue a career in the field of management. As can be inferred, the curriculum of a BBA degree is pretty much on the same lines if not more exhaustive, extensive and vast as the curriculum of a commerce student, which incidentally has led many students to conveniently assume that BBA is only suitable for commerce students. The truth however differs. A BBA degree is not only suitable for commerce students but it certainly is more than that for them.
There is no denying to the fact that commerce students relatively stand at a more advantageous position as they have their base quite developed for BBA. However this should not be taken to mean that only commerce students are eligible for BBA, rather, one of the biggest advantages of the BBA degree is that irrespective of the student’s stream at the plus 2 level, they are still eligible to pursue this program. Therefore, one is an Arts or Humanities student looking to empower themselves with the basics of management education then BBA is the first step in that direction.
Why chose BBA?
BBA is a management course and thus more versatile in nature. It covers finance, economics, operations, marketing, basic accounting and much more. This makes it quite suitable course for a student who is unsure of the field he/she is interested in as it covers so many areas that one is bound to find something they like. It is especially beneficial to students who plan on doing an MBA. Once one has successfully completed both, they can look forward to pursuing a lucrative career in any organization including IT, FMCG, Banking, and Advertising among many others.
Better job opportunities are another reason for doing BBA. It gives its students an edge over others as the BBA curriculum not only imparts theoretical and conceptual knowledge but extensive practical exposure too. In today’s competitive world with rising number of start-ups and everyone wishing to be an entrepreneur, a BBA Degree helps one develop just the right strategic skills to build and run a business.
BBA for Humanities Students
Many Arts/Humanities students after their 12th results aspire to get into some of the most prestigious institutions in India, to pursue a B.A.(Hons) Degree in the subject of their choice like History, Economics, and Political Science etc. Such admission, however, is Merit Based i.e. on the basis of the percentage obtained in class 12 and with the surge in students scoring above 90 or 95 in recent years it has become quite difficult to secure a seat in the college of choice with the course of choice.
There is a notion that B.B.A. is meant for Commerce stream students. That is not true at all and even 12th Arts students, who have cleared board examinations, may pursue this course. Some Arts students however choose to take the road less traveled by opting to a BBA degree. A BBA provides some relief to many students who have not performed well in their Class 12 exams due to variety of reasons as its admission in many colleges is not purely based on merit.
There are several reputed colleges in India that offer a BBA Degree, to name a few:
- Indian Institute of Management Indore
- Symbiosis International University
- Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
- Christ University
- Xavier’s College – Mumbai and Kolkata
- School of Management Sciences, Varanasi
Eligibility:
To get admitted into BBA courses, students are often required to clear the 10+2 or equivalent examination from any recognized board or school. Many colleges also have the criteria that the student should have a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying examination and that the age of the student should be between 17 to 25 years.
Admission
These colleges usually conduct an Entrance Examinations for enrollment to its courses. To name a few, there is JAT for Delhi University Colleges, SET for Symbiosis International University and IPMAT for IIM Indore. These entrance examinations usually take place in the months of May, June or July thus, giving ample time to the students for preparation after they are done with their board examinations. The good news is that these entrance tests are mostly aptitude based, aimed to assess the student’s Numerical Ability, Logical Reasoning, General Knowledge and Verbal Ability. Thus, these can be attempted by a student of any stream and require no extensive coaching or preparation. These entrance tests once cleared are often followed by Group Discussions, Personal Interviews in several colleges and it is only after clearing all these rounds, a student is enrolled in the respective college.
However, Arts Students should note that some colleges like Delhi University and Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies need the student to have mathematics as one of their subjects in class 12. Hence, often all that one needs is a strong intent to learn and work and then BBA can offer the student very bright prospects, irrespective of the stream the student passed out from in class 12.
Important subjects present in B.B.A. program-
- Financial Management
- Marketing
- Economics
- Human Resource Management
- Accounting
- Statistics
- Entrepreneurship skills
- Business Communications
Importance:
Whether one has completed their schooling with arts or humanities or science, they are free to choose the BBA programme. BBA is one of the most popular and well-known courses among the students. It has a vast area of specializations especially in MBA. Many colleges and universities offer a BBA degree as regular or distance learning. Students can choose to do this course either full-time or by the distance mode. The importance of the full-time course is often more than the distance mode. In India, the certification body for BBA is AICTE (All India Council of Technical Education). During the study period of business administration, students learn how to make business plan or business ideas more optimistic and positive that can help the industry. The top core subjects of a BBA degree are given above. Once one has done their BBA degree, they can go for the masters degree programme (MBA), offered by the various institutions in India and abroad.
Jobs & Career
The scope of management courses is increasing day by day. Once one has completed their BBA degree, they can have great job opportunities in the industrial world. In the management sector, they can reach top designations, in very quick span of time. A BBA degree opens up great number career paths for the student’s future. After B.B.A., one may also go for M.B.A. or Master of Business Administration. B.B.A. graduates are usually hired by corporate houses and business firms to take care of managerial posts, finance related posts etc.
In any sector, business administration experts or professionals play a very important part. Being a part of the management helps one reach the top as soon as possible by using one’s leadership and working ability to their fullest. A management professional always plays a vital role in his/her company and this is why, he used to keep in touch with the board of directors. All sectors including government and public have various industries, companies, institutions or related organizations, come in the job prospective fields for a management professional.
The Option to do higher studies is also offered to BBA graduates. Most of the students, after completing BBA, choose to do a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Even though, a BBA degree can open a variety of opportunities for the student, they can still strive for higher positions by getting an MBA degree. An MBA degree is obtainable in many different specializations. Students as per their interest can opt to do any specialization. Research programmes are also available in this field.
BBA students can also opt to take exams like Bank exams, defence exams, Civil Services exams like IAS, IPS which are very prestigious and also extremely lucrative as a career option. They can also go for CA which is very difficult to crack but they can invest their time in studying it in order to crack it and become a Charted Accountant. BBA students can become teachers and open their own institutions or take home tuitions. They can guide students about entrance tests and teach them subjects related to BBA, Commerce and Accounting. This is an easy and good way to make money. Students of BBA can apply for jobs in the railway and for other government jobs which are very lucrative. BBA graduates can work in tourism sector as well as in medical sector after completion of their degree. If they choose the tourism sector, then they get the advantage of travelling while working, which is a very good option for those who love to travel and visit new places.
