I™m a second year BMM (bachelor of mass media) student keen on a career in sports management. What are my study options and career prospects? Ashok Patil, Pune A BMM degree is a good foundation for a career in sports management as it nurtures creativity, communication and organisational skills which are essential for success in this field. Good business acumen is an added advantage. While reading for your BMM degree, it™s advisable to intern with sports management companies during college vacations. Also, empower yourself with short diploma courses in accounts, finance and marketing, or a part-time diploma in sports management. After graduation, you may choose to sign up for a Masters in sports management abroad. Job opportunities are aplenty in sports and event management companies who need qualified professionals to organise sports events/competitions. Following the huge success of tournaments like the Indian Premier League (cricket), the demand for sports management professionals in football, hockey, and at badminton is on the rise. Remuneration packages are attractive ab initio, with private companies and government pouring money into sports. I™m a class XII student interested in a career in automobile engineering. What job opportunities are available in this field? Rajan Narayan, Bangalore With the exponential growth of the automotive industry in India, job opportunities in this sector are rising. You could consider signing up for a B.Tech degree programme in mechanical engineering followed by a Masters, which will give you a strong foundation. Students of automobile engineering also have career opportunities in automobile ancillaries, aerospace and management consulting companies. However, in the automobile manufacturing industry, engineers are typically employed in design, production, operations management and service activities. I™m a class XI student interested in a career in astrophysics. Please advise. Shashi Iyer, Chennai Most recognised universities in India offer M.Sc/integrated M.Sc-Ph D programmes in astrophysics at the postgrad level. To qualify for a Masters programme in astrophysics, enroll in a B.Sc degree programme with physics, mathematics or applied physics or BE programmes in electronics, instrumentation, or computer sciences. I™m planning to sign up for an MMS (Master of management studies) programme after completing my B.Com next year. Please suggest some specialisations I could choose, and other courses which will prepare me for a career in banking. Daisy Irani, Mumbai There are huge advancement opportunities in the banking and finance sectors. While reading for your MMS, it™s advisable to specialise in finance. Depending on the courses available at your chosen institute, sign up for additional programmes in banking, insurance, financial markets, and derivatives. After completing my MBA in finance next year, what further qualifications can I acquire? Karan Sethi, New Delhi It depends on your career path and goals. If you prefer a career in academia, a Ph D in finance is the right choice. However, if you are planning to work in the financial sector, the most convenient option is to acquire additional professional qualifications concurrently ” part-time or online. Some options are the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) course offered by the Financial…
