BBA Vs BCom: Key Differences And Career Opportunities After Class 12

Are you confused about which course to pursue after completing class 12 with the commerce stream? Almost all students from a commerce background often face such challenging situations when they have to choose between BBA or BCom. Both of these are 3-year full-time courses.

Nevertheless, if you are confused between the two and are not able to get the right career guidance, then know some similarities and basic differences between these two courses which will help you in making the correct career decision.

Know about the difference between BBA and BCom. 

• Course Focus:

The BBA course focuses on Business Management, Marketing, Human Resources and Finance, whereas BCom courses focus on Commerce, Accounting, Finance, and Economics.

• Field of Study

A.  BBA: Business Management, Marketing, Human Resources

B. BCom: Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Commercial Law

• Career Option

A. BBA Career Option: Business Management, Marketing, Human Resources

B. BCom Career Option: Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Commercial Banking

• Specialisation

A. BBA: Business Management, Marketing, Human Resources

B. BCom: Accounting, Finance, Auditing

• Admission Requirements

For both BBA and BCom, it is necessary to pass the 12th class in the Commerce or Science stream. Some colleges also give admission to Arts stream students in BBA. In this case, it is better for students who had Economics and Mathematics in class 12.

• Course Fees

BBA and BCom fees are almost the same but the course fees depend on the university and location.

• Professional Skills

A. BBA: Business Management, Leadership, Human Resources

B.  BCom: Accounting, Finance, Auditing

• Industry Relations

A.  BBA: Business Management, Leadership, Human Resources

B. BCom: Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Commercial Banking

• Higher Education Options

A. BBA: MBA, PGDM

B. BCom: MCom, CA, ICWA

• Salary of BBA and BCom Graduates

BBA

1. Average salary in Business Management is around  Rs 4-6 lakh per annum.

2. Average salary in Marketing is  Rs 4-7 lakh per annum.

3. The average salary in Human Resources is around Rs 3-5 lakh per annum.

4. Average salary in Finance is  Rs 5-8 lakh per annum.

B.Com

1. Average salary in Accounting is around Rs 3-5 lakh per annum

2. Average salary in Finance is  Rs 4-7 lakh per annum

3. Average salary in Auditing is Rs 4-6 lakh per annum

4. Average salary in Commercial Banking is Rs 5-8 lakh per annum

Know about the Similarities between BBA and BCom courses. 

1. Both of these courses’ syllabus is related to management and commerce.
2. The duration of both these courses is 3 years.
3. For admission in both, it is necessary to pass the 12th class in the commerce or science stream.
4. Both of these courses focus on professional skill development.
5. Both BBA and BCom can provide knowledge about finance, accounting and economics.
6. Both of these courses can provide career options in business management, marketing and human resources.
7. Higher education options, such as MBA, MCom, CA and ICWA.
8. Promotion of business leadership and management skills.
9. Both BBA and BCom help in research and analytical skill development in various sectors of industry and business.
10. Both of these courses help in developing professional networking and communication skills.