Completing your graduation seems insufficient in this highly competitive market in today’s world, which is why more and more people are going forward to further studies. A postgraduate course is undoubtedly an added advantage. Before completing your degree, you made yourself a well-educated person in your circle and it was easy to get a job anywhere as well. With time, graduation now appears to be just a part of the basic education that every individual should complete. As the standards of education improve and more and more people go to post-graduation and PhDs, the bar is high for us all.

Since you have to start planning your career and think about options, the period after graduation is crucial. Most of you may already be thinking about pursuing some short-term courses while others may be thinking about pursuing higher studies as well as preparing for the entrance examinations.

 There are many different career choices in many industries such as Marketing, HR, System Management, Operations, Business Analytics, etc. Realizing that after graduation you need to pick from a range of professional courses to broaden your career prospects may seem easy, but choosing the right course is the main challenge here.

We will highlight the various courses available today in this post, which can open up a world full of opportunities. So, let’s check out some of the most sought 15 trending courses after graduation in 2019

PGDM

Many graduating students are inclined towards PGDM (Postgraduate Diploma in Management). PGDM’s curriculum is always up-to-date compared to MBAs as PGDM is usually offered by Autonomous Colleges that are not associated with any university. They have full access for both university affiliated colleges or universities or the syllabus to keep their curriculum updated and changes will only be made if it is modified by the university. Every year, many of the reputed institutes record the immediate placement of around 7% of PGDM students.

Best colleges to pursue this course

• Indian Institute of Management Studies, Bangalore [IIMB]
• T. A. Pai Management Institute [TAPMI]
• Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship [XIME]
• Christ University, Bangalore [CU]
• St. Joseph’s Institute Of Management [SJIM]

MBA

An MBA from a reputable institute has tremendous market value today, and in today’s scenario, it remains among the top-notch career options of over 40% of graduates. In your MBA course, you can choose any specialization; and premium BML University institutes offer lucrative options such as HR, Finance and Marketing, and many more. In addition, their collaboration with premiere foreign management institutes also provides top management positions with the best global exposure.

Colleges that you must look after for this course:

• IIFM Business School, Bangalore [IFIM]
• Center For Management Studies, Jain University [CMS]
• Acharya Institute Of Management & Sciences [AIMS]
• Alliance School Of Business, Alliance University
• Indian Institute of Management Studies, Bangalore [IIMB]
• T. A. Pai Management Institute [TAPMI]

M.TECH

Unlike the above courses that are both management courses, this one is a technical course. For applicants who complete their B. Tech or B.E can take this long course of two years. This is basically recommended for students who want to specialize in their core subjects.

Top colleges in India to study M.Tech

• college of IIT Delhi
• IIT in Mumbai
• Indian institute of technology Kharagpur
• IITChennai
• IIT Kanpur
• IISC Banglore
• BITS Pilani
• IIT Roorkee

PGPM

This is a 1 year – long management program. Although this course fee is quite high. But it’s best for students looking in a short span of time to complete their degree in management. It’s a course for certificates, not a degree.

Places to study PGPM

• IPM Institute of productivity and management
• Bengal Institute of management studies
• AIJHM college
• ICFAI national college

PGDEMA

Event management is now becoming a great option for students interested in starting their own business venture and even for graduates looking for job opportunities. Event management jobs also seem to catch up in popularity today with lucrative pay packages. Certainly having an event management certification gives you more scope in this area. This course has a duration of 1 year and is a full-time course.

Top colleges to study PGDEMA

• IGNOU
• JNU
• GGSIPU
• JMI
• Miranda house

PGD in hotel management

If you want to add spice to your life by working with spices, then you should go to Hotel Management as it will bring you one step closer to your dreams. Students from all disciplines are eligible for this course of hotel management. This program starts with basic cutlery training and then with hospitality and management. Many colleges even offer internships for experienced students.

Best places to study hotel management

• Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (IHM), Chennai
• Department of Hotel Management – Christ University
• Army Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology
• Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition

Certification in finance and accounts

This certification course has been specifically designed for students pursuing B.Com by many reputable institutes in India. Also, just a few weeks ‘ time for this course–yes, it’s just 4 weeks! This course provides knowledge about various business processes and even leading finances. They will familiarize you with technologies for greater efficiency introduced on the market.

Colleges to study this course in India

• Maharishi Dayanand Vocational Training Institute India (MDVTI India) – Uttar Pradesh
• Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira Computer Center – West Bengal
• Council of Education and Development Programmes (CEDP) – Mumbai

Business accounting and taxation

This is one of the best short-term courses after graduation in commerce for business background graduates who want to be a tax and accounting expert. The duration of the course is about 90 days, the fee charged is about 45,000. This program includes SAP module, accounting models, financial statements, policies on workforce, etc.

Colleges that offer a course in this subject

• WLC college, Chennai
• Institute of Business Studies and Research Navi Mumbai
• Bangalore City College, Karnataka
• Institute of Banking and Finance, Delhi

TALLY

This course is designed for small industries in particular. It is not possible for any business to pay or require SAP. Knowledge in Tally will certainly help trading graduates to get a job. The course fee is also quite reasonable for the course. This course will include topics such as Billing, Accounting, Banking and Taxation, Payroll, etc.

Best colleges to enroll in for this course

• Mother Institute of Electronic Technology (MIET Ahmedabad)
• Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University.
• Ramanujan College.
• Laqshya Institute of Skills Training, Andheri (W)
• National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Delhi.
• The Institute of Computer Accountants, Borivali.

PGDM in finance

For many students interested in pursuing a career in finance management, a PGDM in Finance remains a top choice. PGDM Finance is the next best choice for students who are not so keen to finish M.Com. While business students are usually more interested in picking up the PGDM Finance as they already have the required background, it can be selected by anyone with an interest in this field. Pursuing the2-year PGDM Finance full-time course is also the best way to land lucrative job offers!

Best PGDM colleges in India

• Indian Institute of Management – [IIMC]
• P.S.G College of Technology – [PSGCT]
• Institute of Management Technology – [IMT]
• KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research – [SIMSR]  
• International Management Institute – [IMI]
• T. A. Pai Management Institute – [TAPMI]
• University of Mumbai.

M.com

While this does not come under a diploma course, it is not a very bad idea to achieve a graduation degree from a similar stream. Having a Masters in your field adds great value and internship even when you’re studying M.com. This improves your options in job options after the course

Top colleges to pursue M.Com in India

• Bundelkhand university
• DAV college, Chandigarh
• Jayoti vidyapeeth, Jaipur

Post graduate diploma in computer management

This course helps you improve computer knowledge fundamentals as well as coding knowledge. All the topics of the course are linked to C language and elementary programming. This course lasts approximately 1 Year.

Best colleges to pursue this course

• Data system research centre in Pune
• Audyogik Shikshan Mandal’s Institute of Business Management and Research (IBMR), Pune

Mobile app development

Now, after this article, when it comes to studies, you need to have a clearer idea of what people are looking for. And you can prepare yourself according to your preferences and dreams to pursue the course of your choice. But it’s a good idea to have a clear understanding of what you want first, instead of just following what everyone else is doing.

Colleges to pursue this course

• Pristine InfoSolutions, Kolhapur
• Pristine InfoSolutions,
• Andheri EastAppin Technology
• Lovely Professional University
• Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science
• HITSITM Vocational University – ITMVU

Conclusion

Now, after this article, you need to have a clearer idea of what people are looking for after graduation when it comes to studies. And you can prepare yourself to pursue the course of your choice based on your preferences and dreams. But having a clear understanding of what you want first, rather than just following what everyone else is doing, is a good idea.