Difference Between B.Com (H) and BA (Economics)

Both, B.Com (H) and B.A Economics (H) are courses of repute, then why should one choose one over the other? The first and the foremost reason is because no size fits all. Everyone has his or her requirements, and according to that, one course might be better for him, while the other course might be right for someone else. We, by the means of this article have tried to list the differences in these two courses.

B.Com (H)

B.Com (H) is an undergraduate degree designed to inculcate business acumen in students. The course curriculum includes subjects like cost accounting, organizational behaviour and then one can specialize is fields like accounts and economics. You can pursue courses like Chartered Accountancy along with your B.Com. You can better your skills by pursuing post graduation courses like MBA or M.Com.

Eligibility: HSC or equivalent, with Maths and English as compulsory subjects.

Job Prospects: You can join a KPO (Knowledge Process Outsourcing) that deal with processing of payrolls, administration of accounts or insurance at entry level positions. If you're interested in figures, and balancing ledgers, cost accounts, then you can join as an account assistant or in the auditing department of various firms.

B.A Eco (H)

A BA in Economics focuses mainly on theoretical concepts and prepares you for higher studies. After graduation you can opt for M.A Economics. Alternately, you can pursue an M.Phil in economics, or you can specialize in a branch like Business or Micro Economics, Macro Economics, Labour Economics, Industrial Economics and International Economics. There are colleges that offer courses like Masters in Business Economics, which is a course of high repute.

Eligibility: HSC or equivalent, with Maths and English as compulsory subjects.

Job Prospects: You can sit for Indian Economic Services, the people who get selected are recruited as grade A officers in organizations like the Planning Commission, Planning Board, and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, you can even write reports on economic and business events in newspapers. The demand for economics teachers in educational institutions is growing in India and foreign universities.

B.Com (H)	BA Economics (H)
Practical, designed to develop a business acumen	Theoretical course, designed to prepare you for higher studies.
You can major in subjects like accounts and business management.	Economics is a lot more specific. You learn things like how the economy works, how inflation and how interest affect economies.
Selection in the undergraduate courses is based on the marks obtained in HSC	Selection in the undergraduate courses is based on the marks obtained in HSC though some universities conduct entrance exams for admission Economics (H) courses.
You can work in the auditing department of an organization, as an accountant or in banks.	You can write columns in newspapers about  economic policies, trends and issues besides working in the Planning Commission, Planning Board, and Ministry of Economic Affairs