MOST of you may have been asked this question, quite often, 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' Doctor, engineer, IAS, architect, is the typical answer. But, rare is the occasion when someone says, "I want to become an ethical hacker, apiculturist, film maker, or tourist guide." Rajalakshmi who is pursuing a BSc in Visual Communications at Loyola College, Chennai, shares, "This field did not exist in my parent's horizon. So there was an initial resistance. A BCom would have made them happier."
The difficulty lies in identifying what interests you the most as opposed to enrolling in a programme, which is the flavour of the season, says Rajni Arya, a former State Psychologist, Boston, USA. According to Arya, it is almost impossible for the 99% of students to know exactly what they want at the age of 16-17, when deciding the subjects. "My son has changed his preferences at least eight times in the last one year. The solution lies in more information," says Chandrasekar, a harrowed parent.
New degrees that crop up like mushrooms have also added to the confusion; we now have degrees in cosmetology, trichology, nano-biotechnology offered at the undergraduate levels. In a recent article, two professors from IISc argued that it is impossible to specialize in nanotechnology without a thorough grounding in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. A basic degree in any one of these disciplines is crucial, before specializing in a subject like nanotechnology.
To help you choose the right path, we put together a list of 324 graduate programmes and examined 50 of them in detail. Make an informed decision!
| Job-ready graduates |
 All the programmes listed below will ordinarily be sufficient to get you a job.
But remember, the final outcome is a function of the skill sets you develop, the knowledge you acquire and the reputation that the college where you study enjoys in the job market.
But each one of the degrees gives you a fair shot at attempting a job immediately after your graduation.
A PG at times helps, but is never crucial. READ MORE... |
| Degrees that need a postgraduation |
 These are programmes, which on the face of it claim to train you for a job, and the possibility of getting a job immediately after the completion does exist. But invariably, further education is essential for a large majority of the aspirants. In some cases like BBA, the job possibility is almost nil, but in cases like agriculture, and mass communication, a Master's Degree significantly improves your potential for employment.
In the case of domains like Computer Science, graduate-level programmes just about equip you with the knowledge essential for entry-level jobs. But the domain is changing so fast that a Master's Degree becomes a sine qua non for success. READ MORE... |
| Degrees with Indirect potential |
 From Economics to Tamil literature, these are the staple options for nearly 90% of the students in the country.
Barring a few like Economics and Fine Arts, which do offer job possibilities which are related to what you study, most of the other programmes equip you with certain critical analytical and conceptual capabilities.
But identifying the right job for your skill set is left to your imagination and ability. READ MORE.
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| Emerging degrees |
 From Clinical Research to Fashion, these are programmes that came in response to critical needs of the market, either perceived or real.
Though rosy pictures regarding possibilities of employment do exist, none of these disciplines have established themselves.
So join them not because they are popular but because you have a real interest and aptitude. READ MORE...
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