Why Study BBA?

Sep 20, 2016

Most established universities in India now offer BBA or Bachelor's in Business Administration courses. Similar to an MBA, a BBA degree aims to equip an individual with knowledge of the various aspects of business such as product and distribution, sales and marketing, operations, human resources, financial management, international trade, and strategic planning.A BBA gives graduates the opportunity to be employed as entry-level employees in big corporations, including MNC's. Industries hiring BBA graduates include retail, banking, pharmaceutical, FMCG, BPO's, and financial services. A BBA degree holder can also capitalise on his education to drive an existing family business or start a new one.

BBA Admission - Top colleges and Entrance Test

More and more students these days prefer to enrol for a graduate program that gives them important skills they can implement right away in the work place, rather than study an undergraduate program that is based on pure academics. This would explain why courses such as BBA have become popular with students who have cleared their 10+2.A full-time BBA degree is for three years, while part-time BBA programs typically run for four years.If you are keen on a BBA, you must apply to the following the top BBA colleges in India:

  1. Christ University, Bangalore
  2. Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies
  3. Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai
  4. Amity International Business School, Noida
  5. Faculty of Management, Banasthali University, Rajasthan
  6. Institute of Management Studies, Noida
  7. Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
  8. Shri Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
  9. Wilson College, Mumbai
  10. Lala Lajpat Rai College of Communication & Economics, Mumbai

 Although the entrance criteria to these colleges varies, the admission to a BBA course is typically based on 10+2 marks, an entrance exam, and an interview. The entrance test for a BBA is similar to the CAT and MAT exams held for MBA admissions.The entrance test may include the following four sections -

  1. English language test - This section will assess your proficiency in the English language. It includes questions on grammar, synonyms and antonyms, passage composition, spelling, and spotting common errors in use of words.
  2. Quantitative aptitude - This section tests your level of maths proficiency and is mostly based on math curriculum from 6th to 10th standards. Even if you have a strong grasp of mathematical concepts, do prepare for this section prior to taking the entrance test. Some of the concepts you must brush-up on are square roots, HCF /LCM, percentages, fractions and decimals, compound and simple interest calculation, and quantitative comparison.
  3. Logical reasoning test - Logical reasoning questions test your ability to use apply concepts, relations, and logic to solve seemingly complex situations. These questions are unlike anything that is typically taught in school, so you must prepare for this section well. The question types include series tests, insert missing sequence, odd man out, mathematics, data sufficiency, and analogy tests.
  4. General knowledge - This section evaluates your awareness of general knowledge topics such as politics, trade, business trends, sports, economy and current events. Apart from keeping track of the current local and global news, also brush up your knowledge on subjects studied in school such as political science, history and geography.

 

 

B.Com Versus BBA

A B.Com or Bachelor’s of Commerce is a pure commerce degree covering subjects such as Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Economics and Industrial Policies. While B.Com is a highly coveted course in Indian universities, it is not a degree tailored to make you employment-ready. Most students who do a BCom, immediately follow it up with further qualifications such as an M.Com, MBA or a law degree.

 

 A B.Com focuses on the financial aspect of running a business ( for instance business laws, profit and loss, and balance sheet), while a BBA looks at a 360 degree view of business ownership that includes product design, marketing, HR, operations management, and financial accounting.

The choice between BCOM and BBA is a personal one. If you enjoy studying subjects such as accountancy and business law, if you wish to become a chartered accountant / company secretary, or if you want to pursue a line of work other than management, then a B.Com degree is a better choice. On the other hand, if you want start working immediately after graduation, if you aspire to specialise in management studies, or start a business venture, then a BBA is a better choice.

The cost of studying BBA also varies largely. You could have to pay less than a lakh for a BBA from a government sponsored institute, to three to five lakhs from a private institute. Keep the admission costs in mind before applying to a BBA college.

On completion of your BBA, it is advisable to get hands-on experience in the business world before you pursue a MBA. Working for a company will give you the much-needed insight into how to marry ground realities and management theories. In fact, the more reputed business schools in the world prefer candidates with work experience.

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