What are the options for higher studies after B.Com? A post-graduation in commerce, ie. M.Com, may not be an ideal choice for those looking for lucrative professional opportunities. Unless you are so focused on professional academic careers, you will be faced with the same question even after M.Com. The question may just be rephrased into “What do I do after M.Com?

It is a challenge to choose the best course when there are many available options. Let’s compare the features of some prestigious and highly rewarding courses available to those who have completed B.Com / M.Com. If you have the focus and willingness to work hard, you may pursue some of these courses along with your regular university studies.

CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certification of the Institute of Management Accountants, USA has been the global benchmark for the management accounting profession for nearly half a century.

CMA (US) can be completed in 6 months whereas the other management accounting qualifications like CIMA and CMA (India) would take three years to complete. On average, candidates take 12-18 months to complete CMA exams although up to three years is allowed. Further, US CMA is arguably the least expensive global certification in Finance/Accounting. CMA exam can be cleared even while you are pursuing your graduation.