In the last two decades there has been a massive shift in the way businesses and, more generally, the economy runs in India. Private participation has made all sectors highly competitive and professional. This has led to a huge demand of management professionals at various levels across industries. Thus it is important that students choose a program which helps them develop these skills early in their career. BBA is one such program and so is amongst the most sought after course after Class XII.

BBA teaches an individual fundamental of business and management principles. Programs typically allow students to develop expertise in one of multiple specialization areas, including international business, finance, marketing, computer information systems, or accounting. BBA programs offer practical management training that can prepare students to successfully work within a large or small organization. Apart from this the program emphasizes the development of communications, quantitative reasoning, and business analysis skills.

Through BBA courses, students can gain knowledge of business practices and processes, understand the role of economics in the world marketplace, and acquire an awareness of global business issues. Additional topics could include:

• Business theory
• Business law and ethics
• Economics
• Entrepreneurship fundamentals
• E-business
• Project management

In India, students can opt for a 3 year BBA program or a 5 year integrated program which includes MBA as well. Following is the list of courses offered by some of the top colleges in India.

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
• Bachelor of Business Administration Financial Investment Analysis (BBA-FIA) 
• BA(H) in Business Economics (BBE)
• Integrated Program in Management (IPM)

Careers after BBA

After completion of BBA one can land with a lucrative career in the banking sector, I.T sector, management sectors in BPO and KPO, multi-national organizations, retail, export companies, finance organizations, educational institutions, marketing organizations etc. One can also use the business skills picked up during BBA and go for entrepreneurship.

Those who have completed their BBA can avail for an MBA (Masters in Business Administration) with specific specialization in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Information Technology, Operations, and International Business etc.