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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) is an undergraduate degree in commerce (or business) and related subjects while Bachelor of Arts in Economics ( BA Eco) is an undergraduate degree concerned with qualitative and quantitative approaches to Social Science.

BA ECONOMICS-

Course-

It is a 3- year long course that involves the study of microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, economic statistics, history of economic thought and political economy. It deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, how economies work and how to increase the profitability of an organization.

Eligibility Criteria-

10+2 qualification from a recognized educational Board with a minimum aggregate score of 45%.

Top Institutes-

• Loyola College, Chennai

• St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi

• Presidency College, Chennai

• Madras Christian College

• Fergusson College

Career options-

Banking Firms, Multi-National Companies, Financial Consultancy, Public Sector, Insurance, and Accountancy Firms, Research Firms and Think Tanks, Actuarial Sciences etc. are the various organizations in which economics graduates work.

The job profiles are-

• Professional Economist

• Financial Risk Analyst

• Data Analyst (Banking Sector)

• Financial Planner (Banking Sector)

• Financial Controller/Financial Economist

• Equity Analyst

• Cost Accountant

• Business Economist

• Agricultural Economist

• International Economist (Specialization)

• Industrial Economist (Specialization)

• Labour Economist (Specialization)

• Investment Analyst

• Actuary

B.COM HONORS-

Course-

B.Com (H) is a three-year undergraduate degree designed to inculcate business acumen in students. The course curriculum includes subjects like accounting, finance, business management, human resources, marketing, and economics. Students can pick a subject (such as Accounting or Economics) in the final year for specialized studies.

Eligibility Criteria-

10+2 level of education from a recognized educational Board, with Commerce subjects, and with a minimum aggregate score of 45%.

Top Institutes-

• Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)

• Loyola College, Chennai

• Christ University, Bangalore

• Hindu College, New Delhi

• Hans Raj College, Delhi

Career options-

They are hired in organizations such as Business Consultancies, Educational Institutes, Industrial Houses, Public Accounting Firms, Policy Planning, Foreign Trade, Banks, Budget Planning, Inventory Control, Merchant Banking, Marketing, etc.

Job profiles for B.Com Hons. Graduates are-

• Accounting and Auditing

• Tax Advisory Services

• Financial Services

• Commercial Banking

• International Banking

• Insurance Services

• Telecommunication Services and BPO’s

• Manufacturing Services

• Government Services

• Other Sectors includes Automobile, Hospitality, Media, Information Technology Services

Which course is best?

Both the courses are in demand and hence you have a bright future in any of these two. Now, which course is best is totally dependent on your interest in the subjects. If you have a passion for economics then you can go for BA Economics and if you would like to study commerce further then opt for B.Com Hons.

I hope I was able to help. If you have any other doubt or query, feel free to ask.

All the best!