10 Professional Courses After Graduation That Are in Demand

10 Professional Courses After Graduation That Are in Demand

There’s often confusion in the minds of the students after completing their graduation regarding their future.

It's true that just being a graduate is not enough for fetching you the dream job you’ve in your whims.

You need to opt for higher courses that will help you to wander through a certain area of interest in a more proper way. Obviously, we are the harbingers of the next generation which needs more knowledge and skills as it ushers us to the ultra-modern era.

But don’t worry; finding the right course won’t be difficult for you because we’ve got you covered with the 10 most preferred courses that you can choose after graduation. So, let’s go through them one by one.

1

MBA/PGDM

MBA, as well as PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma Management), are pertinent to the business-oriented courses. They both are considered to be also the most preferable courses in the management field. And before you contemplate them to be the same, keep it in mind that although relating to the same discipline, they have distinct curriculum. To mention some:

  • Firstly, PGDM courses offers a Diploma post completion MBA course will provides you with a degree.
  • The curriculum of the MBA course is designed by the university. On the contrary, the PGDM course curriculum is mostly designed by the institute itself, thereby providing more flexibility to the course.
  • MBA is a long- term regular course generally 2-3 years as compared to PGDM which is a 1- year course or less than that. (NEW POINT ADDED)
  • Although the fees for both the programs -are quite high. Full time MBA courses are comparatively cheaper than PGDM courses.

MBA/PGDM provides specialization in the following fields: Financial Management, Business Analytics, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Supply and Retail chain management, International Business management, Operations Management. 

COURSE DETAILS FOR MBA

Course Duration  2 years
EligibilityAny Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Salary  The average salary of an MBA graduate/fresher is INR 5-6 Lakhs per annum.   However, it depends on few factors like the university you graduated from, the field of specialization, the company/corporate recruiting you.
Job Opportunities
  • Investment Banker
  • Project Manager
  • Management Consultant
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Business Entrepreneur
  • Business Analyst

 

LIST OF THE TOP INSTITUTES OFFERING MBA AFTER GRADUATION

Name of InstitutesFee Structure (in lakhs)
IIM Ahmedabad: Indian Institute of Management23.00
IIM Calcutta: Indian Institute of Management  21.10
XLRI Jamshedpur: Xavier School of Management23.60
SPJIMR Mumbai: SP Jain Institute of Management and Research17.50
SIBM Pune: Symbiosis Institute of Business Management20.72
BIMTECH Greater Noida: Birla Institute of Management Technology12.00  

COURSE DETAILS FOR PGDM

Course Duration  2 years
Eligibility  Any Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Salary  INR 4-12 Lakhs per annum   Factors like the university, specialization and the recruiting company may matter for package.  
Job Opportunities
  • Administrative Officer
  • Business Consultant
  • Finance Manager
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Public Relations Officer

LIST OF THE TOP INSTITUTES OFFERING PGDM AFTER GRADUATION

Name of InstitutesFee Structure (in lakhs)
IIM Ahmedabad: Indian Institute of Management11.14  – 23
IIM Calcutta: Indian Institute of Management  21.10
XLRI Jamshedpur: Xavier School of Management23.60
SPJIMR Mumbai: SP Jain Institute of Management and Research17.50
SIBM Pune: Symbiosis Institute of Business Management20.72
BIMTECH Greater Noida: Birla Institute of Management Technology12.00  

 

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2

MCA (Master of Computer Application)

MCA is a Computer Science PG Degree which basically deals with the development of application software. The syllabus of MCA includes the application of computer science in the IT field, Mathematics, Data Structures, and Algorithms, etc. all of which are covered to provide you with extensive knowledge in the field of computer science.

COURSE DETAILS FOR MCA

Course Duration2 years for lateral entry students
3 years for others
EligibilityGraduate in Computer applications, computer science or related field with a minimum of % marks obtained.
 
Mathematics as one of the subjects in Class 12 is compulsory.
SalaryINR 4.5 to 6 lakhs per annum depending on the area of work and responsibilities.
Job OpportunitiesWeb Developer
Software Developer
Data Analyst
System analyst
Technical engineer

 LIST OF THE TOP INSTITUTES OFFERING MCA AFTER GRADUATION

Name of InstitutesFee Structure (in lakhs)
PSG College of Technology, [PSGCT] CoimbatoreINR 1.67
ITM University, [ITMU] Gwalior
 
INR 2.40
VIT University, Chennai
 
INR 8.10
National Institute of Technology, Calicut
 
INR 0.90
Lovely Professional University, Punjab
 
INR 0.78

 

3

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Discernible as one of the most reputed and well-known designations in investment management, the option to become a Chartered Financial Analyst will provide you with the intricate details about the investment industry. This ensures that your estimated salary is likely to proliferate after the completion of the course.

Moreover, if you want to get a certificate from any CFA institute, then you’re required to clear all the three levels of the exam:

  • Level 1: In the first level, the exam emphasizes on the terms like equity, fixed income, etc. Plus, there are details aplenty about Financial reporting and analysis, Economics, Quants, etc. Level 1 exams are conducted in the month of June and December.
  • Level 2: The second level exam digs deep into the concepts of fixed income, equity, and financial statement analysis. Level 2 exams are conducted in June.
  • Level 3: Level 3 exam mostly focuses on aspects like Portfolio management and wealth planning. It is also conducted in June. 

COURSE DETAILS FOR CFA

Course Duration

 

4+ years

 

 

Eligibility

Candidates need to have an international passport and also one of the factors listed below:

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Final year of the Bachelor’s degree

4 years of work experience (minimum)

Salary

 

Average salary is INR 6-7 lakhs per annum in India

 

$50000-$153000 per annum in other countries

Job Opportunities

Portfolio manager

Research analyst

Private banker

Fund manager

Financial analyst/advisor

Relationship manager

Investment Banker/ Analyst

LIST OF THE TOP INSTITUTES OFFERING CFA AFTER GRADUATION

Name of InstitutesFee Structure

Shri Chimanbhai Patel Institute of Professional Training (CPIPT), Ahmedabad

 

INR 65,336

Central India Institute of Management Studies

 

INR 32,500
International College of Financial Planning, New DelhiINR 40,000

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4

Financial Risk Manager (FRM)

Financial Risk Manager is the one who finds out the risks related to the market, foreign exchange, etc. This is done with the help of financial instruments. Moreover, they identify several threats to the assets, as well as the success of an organization. FRM comprises several fields including financial services, banking, loan, etc.

COURSE DETAILS FOR FRM

Course &Exam Duration

 

Twice in a year

 

5-6 months

 

Exam Part I and Part II conducted in May & November each year.

Eligibility

 

Graduates or Diploma holders in any discipline from a recognized university.

Some institutes have minimum work experience requirements also.

Salary

 

Average salary is Rs. 9 Lakhs.

Level of experience in the field is an important consideration for determining salary after completion of this course.

 

Job Opportunities

Business Analysis

Financial/ Economic Modeling

Senior Financial Analyst

Accounting Manager

LIST OF THE TOP INSTITUTES OFFERING FRM AFTER GRADUATION

Name of InstitutesFee Structure

Global Association of Risk Professionals

 

 Enrollment fee: $400

Exam Registration for part 1: $425

Exam Registration for part 2: $350

 

Fintree

 

INR 24,000-42,000 for Part 1 depending on the premium or platinum version of the online course

INR 30,000 for FRM part 2 exam

IIM, Kozhikode (new addition)INR 75,000 + GST

 

5

Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Marketing

Digital Marketing is one of the most trending courses in the present era. If you’re looking to learn more in the field of Digital Marketing, then this course is the one that would help you to know the basics of Marketing as well as Digital Media. All the necessary tools that help an organization or a firm to make a notable impact in the digital world are covered in this post-graduate-level course.  

COURSE DETAILS FOR PGD IN DIGITAL MARKETING

Course Duration

 

1 year
EligibilityBachelor’s degree in either the same discipline or in any of the relevant courses

Salary

 

Average salary at beginners level is about INR 3-4 lakhs per annum.
Job Opportunities

Digital Director

Web Developer

Social Media Executive

SEO Expert

LIST OF THE TOP INSTITUTES OFFERING PGD IN DIGITAL MARKETING AFTER GRADUATION

Name of InstitutesFee Structure
EMDI Institute of Media and Communication, MumbaiINR 80,000
Deviprasad Goenka Management College of Media Studies (DGMC), MumbaiINR 1,00,000

NMIMS University, Mumbai

 

INR 41,500

Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Kolkata

 

INR 91,000

Delhi School of Communication, Delhi

 

INR 1,00,000

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6

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics

Let’s comprehend in the first place a little about Business Analytics. With the help of it, a firm can devise its business strategies and plans for the future. It covers the assortment of data analytics and business intelligence. This not only ensures to reduce the operational cost but also predicts future trends and increases revenue. Moreover, PGD in business analytics is also relevant for those people who want to stick to their present business yet enhance their skills.

COURSE DETAILS FOR PGD IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS

Course Duration

 

1- 2 years

Eligibility

 

Graduation with at least 45-50 % score

Salary

 

Starts from INR 8,00,000
Job Opportunities

Data Scientist

Management Analyst

Market Researcher

Sales and Market Analyst

Logisticians

LIST OF THE TOP INSTITUTES OFFERING PGD IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS AFTER GRADUATION

Name of InstitutesFee Structure
Jointly offered by IIM Calcutta, ISI and IIT KharagpurINR 20,00,000

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

 

Payable in two installments:

INR 35,000 and INR 20,000(for General category)

XLRI Xavier School of Management , Jamshedpur   (new addition)INR 2.70 Lakhs
IIM Indore (new)INR 2.95 Lakhs
7

Post Graduate Program in Data Science

Data Science has emerged to be one of the most preferred courses that play a crucial role in the field of business. Data Scientists with adequate skills in Mathematics, business, and technology are immediately consumed by the corporate sector. With the opportunities galore and the scarcity of data scientists, the demand for this specific area has proliferated so much in the past few years.

COURSE DETAILS FOR PGP IN DATA SCIENCE

Course Duration

 

12 months
Eligibility

Fresh Graduates

Experienced Working professionals

Salary

 

Average salary ranges between INR 5-7 Lakhs
Job Opportunities

Business Intelligence (BI) Developer

Data Architect

Data Scientist

Enterprise Architect

LIST OF THE TOP INSTITUTES OFFERING PGD IN DATA SCIENCE AFTER GRADUATION

Name of InstitutesFee Structure

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

 

Payable in two installments:

INR 35,000 and INR 20,000(for General category)

 

International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore through upGrad

INR 2,85,000

 

Indian Institute of Business Management

 

INR 30,000
8

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

When Project Management comes into the picture, getting PMP certification can help you stand apart from the masses. Although it isn’t the only factor to determine your set of skills, you shall be recognized as the probable person for the senior post in Project Management. Some of the job opportunities are Product Designing, Product Manager and Analyst, etc. Also, Project Management roles are needed in almost any industry you think about, be it Manufacturing, Finance, IT, etc.

COURSE DETAILS FOR PMP CERTIFICATION

Course Duration

There are numerous online/ offline courses available, so it is up to you how quickly you can complete it. Here is the duration of two courses offered by some institutes:

UpGrad’s Product Management Certification Program – 160+ hours for both learning and training.

ExcelR Project Management Professional Training Course – 35 hours of training

 

EligibilityBachelor’s degree and a few years of experience in Project Management
Salary

INR 17,00,000 per annum

 

Job Opportunities

Product Designing

Product Manager and Analyst

LIST OF THE TOP INSTITUTES OFFERING PMP CERTIFICATION

Name of InstitutesFee Structure
ISEL Global (Institute for Skill Enhancement &Learning)

INR 31,590 for PMI members

INR 43,290 for non-PMI members

S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR)INR 18,000 + taxes
9

Certificate program in mobile app development

We are living in a world that’s surrounded mostly by smart phones. This, in turn, increases the job opportunities for those who are interested in developing mobile apps. Also, this enables you to earn the development courses separately for various platforms. Just go for it if you’re planning to create a top-notch app. Some of the required programming languages for Android app development are Java, Kotlin, etc. whereas iOS development includes Swift.

COURSE DETAILS FOR APP DEVELOPMENT

Course Duration

 

Usually 1-3 months
EligibilityVaries from one institute to the other
SalaryINR 25k- 1 lakh per month as per the position and the company
Job Opportunities

Android Frontend Developer

App Developer

Web Developer (new additions)

Software Developer (new)

Quality Assurance Engineer (new)

LIST OF THE TOP INSTITUTES OFFERING CERTIFICATE IN APP DEVELOPMENT

Name of InstitutesFee Structure
EDUCBA

INR 3,000 for the online course

 

Lovely Professional University

 

INR 2.18 Lakhs to Rs. 3.7 Lakhs (check once)
NIELIT Delhi – National Institute of Electronics and Information TechnologyINR 15,000

 

10

Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Want to fulfill your desire of wanderlust through the role of the travel industry? Well, Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management might be the course that you should prefer. This will help you to learn all the necessary leadership qualities that you need to succeed as a professional. Some of the skills that you would learn are practical skills, teamwork skills, interpersonal skills, and communication & presentation skills.

COURSE DETAILS FOR PGD IN TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT

Course Duration

 

1-2 years
EligibilityGraduation in any discipline
SalaryINR 2-5 lakhs per annum

Top Recruiting Companies

 

GO Ibibo

IndiGo Airlines

InterGlobe Technologies

Make My Trip

Emirates

Job Opportunities

Travel Agents

Sales and marketing staff

Tour Planners

Tour guides

Operating managers (new additions)

Event Managers (new)

LIST OF THE TOP INSTITUTES OFFERING PGD IN TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT

Name of InstitutesFee Structure
Garware Institute of Career Education and Development (GICED), MumbaiINR 65,050
TMI Academy Tourism & Aviation Studies, New DelhiINR 1,80,000
Indian Institute of Travel and Tourism, GwaliorINR 86,000
NIMS University, JaipurINR 80,000

 

The Upshot

To conclude, the above description of the courses is enough to give you a direction that can assist you in making the right choice. Before you choose any of them, make sure the course resonates well with your interests and passion. Start by considering them all and I hope the suggestions may help you in the process.