ACCA
BIOINFORMATICS
BIOTECHNOLOGY
COMPUTER GAMES TECHNOLOGY
ECONOMICS
ENGINEERING
EVENT MANAGEMENT
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT
HUMAN RIGHTS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MANAGEMENT
SPORTS SCIENCE
TRAVEL & TOURISM
ACCA
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is
the largest global professional accountancy body, with
nearly 300,000 members and students in 160 countries. ACCA's
headquarters are in London and it has staffed offices in 31
countries.
In the UK, ACCA is by far the largest accountancy body in
terms of student numbers, and the second largest in terms of
members. It is, however, the only body to operate on a
global basis. The ACCA syllabus has been recognised by the
United Nations as providing the basis for a global
accountancy qualification. ACCA members enjoy wide
professional mobility.
The ACCA professionals find job opportunities in almost all
the fields as Chartered Accountants, Financial Advisors etc.
Bioinformatics
Computational Biology, popularly known as Bioinformatics is
a much talked about area. It helps you to compute the
product you want to design. DNA computing can play a crucial
role in assessing the cases of hereditary disease.
Bioinformatics combines Biology, Mathematics and Computer
Software. It involves the use of Information Technology in
studying the life sciences: a combination of IT and
Biotechnology. Molecular biology is the basis of
Bioinformatics. A degree in Bioinformatics includes subjects
like: Life Sciences, Basics of Molecular Biology, Protein
Synthesis, Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid (DNA) Fingerprinting;
and in computer sciences, MS office, Linux, HTML and Perl.
Anyone who likes to dabble in Bioinformatics must have had a
formal training in science or computers.
A prospective student should ask himself following questions
before choosing a career in Bioinformatics:
- Do you have a sound background in life science subjects?
- Are you familiar with computer programmes?
- Are you good at extracting information?
- Do you have the patience to be in a research lab for long
periods?
If you seriously get the answers in "Yes", go ahead, an
excellent career awaits you!
Biotechnology
Biotechnology has emerged as a sought after discipline in
recent times. Biotechnology has come out with solutions to
the survival issues. Most of the products are made through
bacteria or plants. Cloning is also an exciting area of
Biotechnology.
Expected to fetch mega-revenues, Biotechnology is the
fastest growing industry in the world today - even
surpassing the growth of the hi-profile IT sector. Given the
global environmental situation and the growing demand for
better products, governments around the world are spending
billions of dollars, to find appropriate solutions to
critical problems.
In the health care sector, Biotechnology can be used to make
a human cell immortal. Application of stem cells based
technology has made skin-grafting a possibility. Organ
transplant has become a reality only through Biotechnology.
It is estimated that 3,00,000 jobs would be generated in
next three years. It is unlikely that a qualified
bio-technologist will remain unemployed. Employers include
multinationals, pharma majors and innumerable research
institutions & laboratories around the world. Students can
even look at managerial positions in large organisations.
There is a great demand for scientist and researchers.
Exciting developments is genomics and DNA research, medical
and agro-biotech are capturing the world's fancy. Most
bio-technologists are employed in pharmaceutical, chemical,
medical, instrumentation, poultry, animal and plant
breeding, seed, floriculture and plant tissue culture based
industry. They work in the area of planning, production and
management of bioprocessing and chemical industries, and
pollution control in manufacturing plants. Many students are
working in universities labs as well as R & D departments of
corporate sector.
There is going to be a great boom in Biotechnology. It won't
go down because it is related to life. In conclusion, the
potential is immense.
Computer Games Technology
Computer Games and interactive entertainment may be new in
India but the worldwide market for these has started to draw
the attention of highly-skilled Indians with interest in
this field. The Computer Games Technology has opened up new
avenues for exploration and commercialization in many
different areas.
The course in Computer Games Technology teaches a range of
technical and associated subjects to allow graduates of this
course to understand the industry and the process of games
development. The core of this course is built around
essential programming skills development. Animation is
basically artist-scripted event, which doesn't require
sophisticated programming. However, one needs high level of
sophistication in computer generated games as it involves
interaction and design of the games. One also gets the
opportunity to learn 2D and 3D programming for the PC
besides the essentials of developing infrastructure of games
engine.
Economics
Economics can prove to be a real money spinner for those
looking for career options in this subject. Economics is an
understanding of issues concerning expenditure and savings
vital to our everyday life. This field analyses how people,
firms and governments obtain money and how their spending
influences the production and distribution of goods and
services. The various fields in Economics, viz; Financial
Economics, Industrial Economics, Business Economics,
International Economics, Labour Economics, Development
Economics, Rural Economics and Development and Agricultural
Economics. Economics helps in developing both analytical
ability and descriptive prowess. It looks at factors that
affect the world and why some countries are poor and some
are rich. That is why no field can do without Economics.
A new field that has emerged is Econometrics. It combines
economic theory expressed in mathematical form with
statistical methods. The potential in Econometrics is
immense.
There is an enormous demand for Economics graduates. A
programme in Economics opens career options in government
agencies, business firms, non-profit organizations, and
academic institutions. Some find employment in Accountancy,
some as managers and administrators in areas such as market
research, advertising, sales and personnel. There are
opportunities for advanced professional degree holders in
management, finance, law and public affairs. Newspapers
provide economics graduates with opportunities to write
reports on economic and business events. The demand for
economics teachers in educational institutions is growing in
India and foreign universities. Financial institutions also
offer various job openings for economics graduates.
Engineering
Engineers are known for being systematic and analytical.
They are the problem solvers who, behind the scenes, make
the world run. As the engineering profession grows more
inventive and entrepreneurial, you can make the most of your
hands-on college experience and problem-solving flair in the
world of engineering.
College co-op programs and industry-sponsored projects will
give you valuable contacts with leading companies and enable
you to combine paid on-the-job experience with your studies.
Engineers influence many lives in a lot of different ways -
as engineers often work with other disciplines, and other
non-engineers. The scope in this field is tremendous.
Event Management
With entertainment becoming the buzzword to promote business
and attract customers, the event management industry has
come a long way. Event Management as an industry has
achieved prominence in recent years. With globalization and
in-flux of MNCs and corporates, the need for promotion in
marketing and advertising is a must. As the competition is
huge, it is imperative for marketing and advertising firms
to woo and entice customers through an interactive medium,
schemes, packages and entertainment, which are all, a part
of event management.
Event Management is considered as one of the strategic
marketing and communication tools by top corporate houses
and multinational companies. Today, event management
companies are looking after a variety of areas including
product launches, corporate seminars and conferences, retail
marketing programmes including road shows, training
programmes, event promotions and special events like
concerts, award nights, film premiers and music releases.
The main attractions in this field are association with show
business and the glamour industry.
Event managers can be involved in brand building, packaging,
marketing and communication strategy, besides handling and
executing the same. Job opportunities are tremendous: one
can work as a manager in event management companies, as a
consultant in corporations, conceptualizing their programmes,
one can even work independently. The job opportunities are
excellent as this industry is fast growing. Today, the event
management industry is growing at 150% per annum.
Since it is a very innovative industry, it can open doors
for film production, stage and set production, advertising,
personal relations, sound and lighting management, hotel
industry and marketing departments of corporate houses.
Hospitality Management
Hospitality Management, including the Food Service Industry,
is one of the fastest growing occupations in the world.
There are predictions that, by the year 2005, there will be
12 million workers in this industry. Food Service personnel
are needed at the rate of one to every 10 to 12 positions,
and the industry is seeking those with a culinary and
hospitality education to meet the complex demands of the
21st century.
The hospitality industry is comprised of friendly,
courteous, and helpful individuals who are willing to
deliver great customer service with a passion.
Upon graduation, students of Hospitality Management and
Culinary Arts may seek employment in hotels, restaurants,
catering, resorts, cruise ships, casinos, and entertainment
venues, just to mention a few. Jobs in hospitality
operations can be found in almost every community all around
the globe.
Many Hospitality Management positions offer benefits such as
health insurance, paid vacations and sick days, and reduced
rates on accommodations, food, and travel. Annually, travel
and tourism employers around the world pay more than $1.6
trillion in wages and salaries and create 12.5 million new
jobs. Keeping this in mind, this industry offers great
opportunities.
Hospitality is an industry that is known for promoting from
within and for having a large number of young managers. If
you're talented and demonstrate a good work ethic, you can
advance quickly. There is no limit to where your dreams and
ambitions can take you in the exciting and fascinating world
of Hospitality Management. Remember, it is not where you
start that matters, it's where you finish!
Hospital Management
Hospital management is emerging as a career for young
aspirants, as it becomes more and more difficult for a
doctor to do justice to his mission as a healer, and that of
a manager of a hospital.
Management has become the need of hour today. With the
growth of population, the need for health care service has
increased tremendously in the last decade. As a result more
and more hospitals, government run as well as private,
nursing homes, and health care centers have sprung up. There
are a lot of similarities between the hospitality industry
and hospital management. Just like a hotel manager, a
hospital manager ensures the smooth running of everyday
functions such as front office, reception, billing,
security, marketing, customer relations, food & beverages,
laundry and housekeeping. Hospital management however
focuses on social services in hospitals, financial
management, organization and administration of
clinical/support services, legal framework of hospitals,
hospital planning, quality assurance and information
management.
Experienced Management Consultants are in demand to
facilitate and promote the successful & professional
operation of Hospitals or health facility/services, to
facilitate and support providing the best quality services
to the community and patients, to ensure the financial
viability of health care institutions, to improve
performance, and to assist in facing competition and to
prosper in the Market.
Hospitals hire managers to create an efficient health care
system. Earlier, senior doctors in a hospital were assigned
to manage its administrative and managerial problems, but
now to help doctors trained personnel and managers are in
demand. As the hospital industry is growing, the demand for
managers is escalating. Health care is considered to be the
world's largest industry today.
Human Rights
Human Rights (HR) is an issue that concerns one and all. In
India, there is the National Human Rights Commission that
deals with issues related to violation of HR.
Internationally, we have an example of Amnesty
International, which has taken upon the cause of HR in a big
way all around the globe.
International HR Law has witnessed a growing interest within
the international community. The courses in Human Rights
train candidates to fully comprehend the international legal
regimes surrounding human rights and emphasize their
advocacy aspect and the ability to effectively communicate
ideas concerning human rights. The general trend in human
rights education is increasingly towards the creation of
specific centres of excellence.
The career prospects after studying human rights are
immense. The individuals who take up Human rights as a
career option are open for employment in the larger sectors
like: corrections - in probation, parole, or other criminal
justice work; in health and the social services -
rehabilitation, case management, group work with youth or
the elderly, recreation, or administration; community work -
in social service organizations and community development
organizations. One can also obtain entry level positions in
family planning, substance abuse, youth or rehabilitation
counseling.
Information Technology
Information Technology is the field of careers that deals
with the accumulation, storage, management, and retrieval of
data. Beyond that, it also involves the development of the
hardware and software that handle this massive data
accumulation and storage. It can be subdivided into dozens
of various specialty fields, depending on the individual
needs of a particular segment of industry or commerce.
However, the general categories of opportunities available
in Information Technology include Programmers, Systems
Analysts, Network Technology Specialists, Web Design and
Management, Enterprise Systems Developers, and Technical
Writers.
Though from the headlines in our newspapers it might appear
that the job market for skilled information technology
workers is on a decline, various sources indicate that there
are currently between 350,000 and 400,000 IT jobs waiting
for the individuals with the right skill-set to fill them
and join the approximately eleven million individuals
currently employed in IT-related positions. In addition,
many of these currently unfilled positions are entry-level.
Web Design and Website Administration are also fields that
will need many skilled individuals over the next decade.
These professions deal primarily with the creation and
maintenance of web sites. There are companies that exist
solely to handle websites for client corporations. There are
also plenty of openings at individual companies, which
prefer to handle website development and maintenance
in-house.
The information technology field has created more wealth,
over the last 30 years or so, than virtually any other
single technological advancement in the history of mankind,
and no other industry has created as many millionaires (over
7,000, to date!) or billionaires.
Management
Management is the art of the moment in the fast changing
business environment. Courses in management give the
necessary skills needed to manage a business organization.
It also provides a thorough appreciation of the legal,
economic, political and competitive environment of business,
with a strongly international orientation.
Management studies both at either Bachelor's or Master's
level is the recognized qualification that the world's
practicing and aspiring executives want to acquire as part
of their career advancements. The qualification in Business
Administration is the premier business qualification
demanded by the discerning employers.
The subject covers the key strategic areas that all
organizations have to make sound decisions about and
considers them in the context of the wider environment that
organizations exist within. The programmes in management are
usually taught by way of simulations, case studies and group
work and offer choices and flexibility to busy managers
wishing to enhance their career opportunities. This way the
students gain valuable hands-on experience and practical
skills.
There are various specializations available, viz, Finance,
International Business, Marketing, Information Systems,
Human Resource Management, and many more.
The job opportunities are immense for the management
graduates. The management graduates can find a suitable
placement starting from the entry level to medium level
positions in multinationals all around the globe.
Sports Science
Indian sports come of age with success in the international
arena. Success of Indian sportspersons in tennis, chess,
badminton, golf, football, billiards in the past few years
and in the recently held Commonwealth Games and Asian Games
has refueled interest in sports as a profession.
There is a lot of potential in this field. One can become a
physiotherapist, who advises sports persons on how to gain
muscle and stamina and prevent injury. Sports nutritionists
advise them on the right diet. Specialists in sports
medicine look after the specific needs of sports persons.
Those with keen interest in athletics and sports find a
suitable outlet in training as a fitness trainer for the
general public, models and also sports professionals. Sports
Science graduates who are interested in sports could find a
profitable niche as sports managers and in sports media
engagements. Also, there are options like Stadium Operations
and Facilities Management. Many institutions offer sports
scholarships and assistance for promising sports persons and
supporting personnel.
Sports from the time immemorial have always been a good
career option. Good sportspersons are recognized worldwide
and with recognition comes monetary rewards in the form of
jobs and cash awards, from the government as well as the
corporate world. So, sky is the limit for a sportsperson if
he or she gives everything for the game.
Travel & Tourism
We live in a world in which travel has become increasingly
important. The travel industry is one of the largest and
fastest growing industries in the world. The dynamic growth
of modern travel has created many technical problems for the
traveling public and with them, the need to consult highly
qualified experts to arrange and coordinate travel. The
travel industry is a highly specialized, intricate, and
serious business. The travel industry encompasses a variety
of specialized endeavors including travel agencies,
airlines, hotels, car rentals, cruise lines, tour companies,
wholesalers, motor coach companies, railroads, sightseeing
companies, and many others.
Travel agencies employ a number of people in a wide variety
of jobs ranging from entry-level to highly trained and
specialized agents.
The Travel & Tourism graduates work in a leisure or
corporate agency atmosphere and they work
for tour companies, airlines, hotels, and car rental
companies. You could
become a travel writer or even an independent agent working
from home. Opportunity awaits you in the travel industry!
