Choosing a career path is one of the most crucial and significant decisions to make for a student. Whether the student is inclined towards scientific innovation, financial strategy or societal impact, each stream offers a robust foundation to build strong careers. With an array of choices available from traditional to modern technology-driven courses across all the streams, makes it even more overwhelming. Students need to choose the pathway that aligns with their interests and current market trends, once thoughtfully done, nothing can stop them from a bright future.
Here’s a comprehensive guideline of career options in each stream by Dr. Ranit Kishore, Dean Faculty of Management & Commerce | Director, Institute of Management & Research, MGM University that can help students make informed choices aligning with their interests and evolving career options.
While the traditional courses in medicine, nursing and engineering continue to be in high demand and offer secure career options, advancement in technology has led to rise of new career options which are future-proof. Roles in software development, cybersecurity, aerospace and systems engineering are rapidly expanding with rise of AI/ML, robotics, IoT and data science.
The integration of technology with biology has led to the emergence of diverse disciplines such as Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Food Technology, Microbiology, Medical and Design Engineering, blending creativity with scientific innovation.
The Commerce stream is ideal for students who are interested in numbers, strategy and management. While courses such as BBA, B.com, MBA offer career paths in corporate, entrepreneurial, and public sectors, the emergence of FinTech, e-commerce, and digital marketing has opened new career paths for students. For ones who have a special interest in finance and technology can consider careers in cryptocurrency, blockchain and digital payment solutions.
This stream is apt for students with creative inclinations and critical thinking and offers diverse career opportunities, particularly with the growth of digital platforms and demand for creative professionals. Advent of AR/VR Technology has led to a thriving career in animation, graphic design, and UX/UI design. Digital media boom has led to an expanding career in journalism, public relations, and online content creation. Opportunities in creative arts such as theatre, music, and event coordination are flourishing. Some of such lucrative career options are Psychology, Travel & Tourism, Photography, Liberal Arts, Culinary Art, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Interior Design and many more.
In today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape, there are a plethora of career opportunities across sectors. Students need to focus on their interests and strength, pursue relevant courses and stay abreast of changing dynamics to navigate this evolving terrain and carve out successful and fulfilling careers.
