Careers in Sociology

Sociology is a division of social science. A social scientist has to observe and analysis methods for developing and refining the knowledge associated with social activity and organization. Sociology is a vast discipline in respect to both methodology and subject matter. It focuses on social stratification, social relations, culture and deviance, social interaction and its approaches have included both qualitative and quantitative research techniques.

Social science study includes the study of communication studies, anthropology, political science, history, geography, psychology and sociology. 

List of Courses available under sociology is as following

• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
• Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
• Bachelor of Social Work
• Bachelor of Arts in Social Science
• Master of Arts in Sociology
• Master of philosophy in Sociology
• Master of Arts in Social Sciences
• Masters of Arts in Social Management
• Master of Social Work
• Master of Arts in Social Work
• Master of Philosophy in Social Work

Basic Eligibility

UG:

For admission in a bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have passed the higher secondary school certificate (Std.XII) examination from a recognized board. The duration for bachelor's degree is three years.

PG:

The eligibility criterion for pursuing a master’s degree is holding a graduation degree in any stream. The duration for master's degree is two years.

Specializations

Some of the specialization of this field are: -

• Applied sociology
• Collective behavior
• Community
• Comparative sociology
• Crime and delinquency
• Cultural sociology
• Family and Child Welfare
• Medical And Psychiatric Social Work
• Public Policy
• Rural And Urban Community Development
• Schools Social Work

Job Prospects

A sociology graduate can have opportunities in extensive variety of jobs related to government, non-profit, and private sector. Many research jobs are also available for sociology graduates. Other then this they can join private and public education institutes as faculty members. Sociology offers good career opportunities in NGO’s of private and public sector units.

Remuneration: -

A fresher can start with a salary in a range of Rs. 8,000 to Rs.10,000  per month. Those who are working for NGOs also have similar pay structures.

People working in  industries and corporate houses can expect higher salaries. Salary and perks are higher in case of the international NGO’s.

Institutes

• Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI) Pune, India
• Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSRC) Delhi/NCR, India
• Ramjas College Delhi/NCR, India
• H.R College of Commerce & Economics Mumbai, India
• Ethiraj College Chennai, India
• Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce Delhi/NCR, India
• St.Alberts College Kochi, India
• Lala Lajpat Rai College of Commerce & Economics (LLCC) Mumbai, India
• IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India
• Lovely Professional University Jalandhar, India

Careers in Philosophy

Philosophy is one of the good subject in arts domain. Philosophy consists subjects such as politics, ethics, logic, and religion. Philosophy is the study of problems and solutions related to human existence.

Philosophy studies helps one understand many existing issues such as sociology, history, politics, and literature. Philosophy also helps in studying other science subjects, related with methodological issues, question assumptions, concepts and structures of argument used in the disciplines.

List of Courses:-

• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
• Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Philosophy
• Master of Arts in Philosophy
• Master of Arts (Honors) in Philosophy
• Master of philosophy in Philosophy
• Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy

Basic Eligibility

UG:

For admission in a bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognized board.

PG:

For admission in master's degree in philosophy a candidate must have completed his/her graduation in any stream. The duration for master's degree is 2 years.

Specializations

Some of its specialized fields are -

• Aesthetics
• Epistemology
• Ethics
• Logic
• Metaphysics
• Philosophy of Language
• Philosophy of Mind
• Political Philosophy

Job Prospects

Good number of job opportunities are available to philosophy graduates.  An philosophy graduate can find job opportunities in the following sectors such as public service, student affairs, journalism, law, research, diplomacy, insurance, etc.  Students who have done PhD in philosophy can opt  for teaching jobs universities and in colleges.  Philosophy graduates can also work as lobbyist, advisors, clergy person survey, interviewer, specialist in HR, consultant, etc. Philosophy graduate can also find opportunities in private and public sectors.  

Pay Package

Good salary package are available for philosophy graduates in private and public sectors. 

Intuitions

•     Jadavpur University, Kolkata
•     University of Hyderabad
•     University of Delhi
•     University of Pune
•     Banaras Hindu University

Careers in Economics

The study of economics analyzes the consumption and distribution of goods, production and services. The field of economics is very vast and is not restricted to just business finance, and government; but to war, religion, education, crime, health, family, politics, social institutions and science, as well.

Economics generally explain about the economic condition of a country and the consumption power of its citizen. The study of economics includes practical knowledge company law and income tax, practical knowledge of auditing and financial accounting, insights into the functioning of economies

Basic Eligibility

UG:

For admission in a bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognized board.

PG:

For admission in master's degree in economics a candidate must have completed his/her graduation in any stream. The duration for master's degree is 2 years.

Specializations

Some of the specialization offered in economics are: -

• Agricultural Economics
• Business Economics
• Development Economics
• Econometrics
• Financial Economics
• Industrial Economics
• International Economics
• Labor Economics
• Natural Resource Economics
• Rural economics and Rural Development
• Welfare Economics

Job Prospects

Good number of job opportunities are available to commerce graduates.  An economics graduate can work in transport, communications, manufacturing, banking, investment, insurance, and retailing industries, as well as in consulting, government agencies, and charitable organizations.

An economic grdaute can find ample work opportunities in public sector as well as private sector. Various international organizations like the World Bank and the International Labor Organization offer good job opportunities to well-known economists.

Pay Package :-

In government sectors economists are getting Rs. 9,000 to 12,000 per month as assistants while a experienced and seniors have a average salary of  Rs. 25,000 per month.

In colleges and universities, economics faculties are earning somewhere in between Rs. 12,000 to 20,000 per month depending on their seniority and private sectors. In private sector good pay packages are available.

Institutes

• Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI) Pune, India
• Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSRC) Delhi/NCR, India
• Ramjas College Delhi/NCR, India
• H.R College of Commerce & Economics Mumbai, India
• Ethiraj College Chennai, India
• Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce Delhi/NCR, India
• St.Alberts College Kochi, India
• Lala Lajpat Rai College of Commerce & Economics (LLCC) Mumbai, India
• IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India
• Lovely Professional University Jalandhar, India

Careers in arts

Arts/Humanities are one of the oldest subjects in traditional streams across India. Categories available in arts stream are Visual Arts, Performing Arts (Music), Philosophy, Law, Religion, Ancient as well as Modern languages, Literature and History.

Many subjects that are considered as social science subjects are mixed with humanities, like communication studies, area studies, cultural studies, and linguistics. Excellent communication skills, precise writing and understanding of subject is always an advantage for them who want to make a career in the field of arts.

Basic Eligibility

UG:

• For admission in graduate programe once should pass 10+2 from an affiliated school or educational board in any stream i.e. Arts, Commerce or Science.

PG:

• For Post Graduate Degree one should have completed bachelor’s degree in respective subject. For admission in reputed colleges one should pass the entrance exam of the college.

Specializations

Bachelor of Arts :-

Bachelor of Arts (B.A program), is offered in  either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both. This program is generally of three years duration.

Master of Arts :-

Master of Arts Degree is usually a two years program available in various subjects including various languages such as Hindi English, and other regional languages and foreign languages.

Masters Degree in Arts is offered by  various Indian Universities. Master of Arts course is also available through Distance Education.

Specializations under these degrees are :-

• Arabic Language
• Educational Administration
• English Language
• Geography
• Historical Studies
• Psychology
• Public Education
• Religious Studies
• Sociology
• Ways and Methods of Teaching

Job Prospects

Talent and skills matters a lot for an art graduate. An art’s graduate can build a career in following fields :-
Teaching,  research, internal communications, writing , program planning, public relations, policy research and analysis, management, information administration, social work,. One can look for making career in the fields of anthropology, agriculture, journalism, archaeology, geography, NGO, industrial relation, philosophy, research assistance, library science, liberal arts, psychology, and many more.

Remuneration :-

Arts students can earn in between Rs 10000 – Rs 12000 at the beginning stage. With the experience and knowledge their salaries increases.

Institutes 


Top Arts Colleges in India

1.Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi
2. St. Stephen’s College, New Delhi
3. St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
4. Loyola College, Chennai
5. St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata
6. Christ College, Bangalore
7. Presidency College, Kolkata
8. Hindu College, New Delhi
9. Madras Christian College, Chennai
10. Miranda House, New Delhi
11. Hansraj College, New Delhi
12. Fergusson College, Pune
13. Stella Maris College, Chennai
14. Jesus and Mary College, New Delhi
15. Sophia College for Women, Mumbai
16. Ramjas College, New Delhi
17. Sri Venkateshwara College, New Delhi
18. Indraprastha College for Women, New Delhi
19. Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai
20. Presidency College, Chennai
21. Mithibai College of Arts, Mumbai
22. Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai
23. Gargi College, New Delhi
24. Symbiosis Society’s College of Arts & Commerce, Pune
25. Elphinstone College, Mumbai

Careers in Archaeology

Archaeology word is the combination of two words 'archaios' and 'logos' which means ancient things and theory of science. Archaeology study deals with the study about past civilization. The study of history of civilization is done by analysis and documentation, recovery of historical articles and historical data like bio-facts.
Archaeology is a good career option for those who derive self-satisfaction in discovering a part of history and old culture lost in the dust of time. This profession requires patience as archaeologists have to spend infinite hours and days camping and undertaking field work at laboratories and in excavation sites.
Some essential skills required for an archaeologist are knowledge about past history, reading habits, excellent penmanship and focused and an analytical mind. 

Eligibility

Those who want to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology should have studied history as a subject in 10+2.

For masters degree courses in archaeology one should have completed his/her graduation in any discipline. Preference is given to the history graduates.

Courses in Archaeology:-

• Diploma Courses in Archaeology
• M.A. (Archaeology)
• M.A. (Ancient Indian History and Archaeology)
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Archaeology

Some  of the specializations of archaeology are as follows:-

• Historical archaeology: - It is the study of cultures with some form of writing.
• Ethnoarchaeology: - It is archaeological study of living people.
• Experimental archaeology: - It is the application of experimental methods to develop highly controlled observations of processes to create and impact archaeological records.

Career Prospects

Good career opportunities are available to the archaeologist. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is the main recruiter for archaeologists in India both at the center and at the state levels. Eligible students can apply for suitable positions with ASI after qualifying the examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) or by State Public Service Commission’s (SPSC).

One can also apply for lectureship in various universities across the country. Or can go for further research by doing a PhD in this field.

Top recruiters:-

• Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
• Government and private museums and cultural galleries
• Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR)
• National Museum
• Universities and colleges

Remuneration

A fresh graduate can get a salary of Rs 8000 to 10,000. Salary in this field increases with the experience.

Institutes

1. University of Delhi, Delhi
2. Aligarh Muslim University
3. Kerala University, Trivandrum
4. Punjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh
5. Banaras Hindi University, Varanasi
6. University of Allahabad, Senate Hall, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
7. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, Uttar
8. Osmania University Campus, Hyderabad
9. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University - New Delhi
10. Ranchi University, Ranchi
11. Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati

Careers in Hardware and Networking

Computer hardware is hot field nowadays. As the use of computer, networking equipment and mobile phones are increasing so the technical problems related with them are also increasing. More and more qualified people are required to repair computer and related hardware. Individuals, corporate and government organizations all are using computers to do work efficiently and quickly.

A qualified hardware professional deals with various hardware components such as computer systems, chips, motherboard, RAM, circuit boards, processor, modems, external hard disks, printers and keyboards. So, in order to be successful in hardware and network industry, candidates should have flare towards technical and analytical field. Hardware specialists are required to look after software components as well to ensure that computers work faster and efficiently with various software’s. A hardware professional with networking skills have advantage over the person who has only hardware knowldge.

Course Details

Institutes offering hardware courses offer various modules on assembling computers and repairing them while networking courses focus on various methods of connecting computers to share data seamlessly. Many private and government institutes offer hardware and network courses ranging from certificate level to master degree level. Many reputed institutes even conduct their own entrance exams for entry to graduate and postgraduate degree programs.

Career Prospects

Hardware and networking professionals can find ample job opportunities in different sectors such as films, banking, education, media, hardware, animation, and networking product manufacturing and entertainment.

Based on the technical expertise one can be appointed at different positions such as PC assembler, system integrator, networking professional, PC technician, peripheral engineer, technical support executive, computer manufacturer, system administrator, computer chip designer, electronic data processing managers and system engineers. On the other hand one can start one’s own hardware assembling firms to develop hardware and network computers depending on the demand and needs of different clients.

Many job opportunities are available in software companies, hardware manufacturing companies, system design companies, call centres, telecom companies, hardware repair shops and BPOs. The professionals are required keep themselves at par with the changing technology.

Institutions

·         Jetking, Mumbai

·         9Vision IT Corporates Center, Noida

·         Aaris Networks Training Institute, Banglore

·         Abacus Solutions, Banglore

·         Academy of Embedded Technology, New Delhi

Top courses:

• Certification in Hardware and Networking
• Cisco
• Diploma In Computer Hardware
• Diploma In Networking
• JCHNE
• JCHNP
• Linux
• MNA
• N+
• Network Security
• Red Hat Certification
• Security+

Job roles in Hardware and Networking:

• Field service technician
• Help desk technician/Network support technician
• Intranet Specialist
• IT administrator
• IT technician
• Network administrator
• Network Engineer
• Security Database development and administration
• System administrator
• System Engineer
• Technical Engineer/Computer Hardware Engineer
• Technical support

Remuneration:

A fresher can start a with a package of Rs.10,000-12,000 per month. With certification from reputed and recognized organizations you can get a nearly Rs. 20,000-25,000 per month.

Careers in Human resource Management

Human Resource Management is the organizational function that deals with issues related to people such as compensation, hiring, performance management, employee motivation, communication, administration, organization development, safety, wellness, benefits, and training.
A manager in HR department requires being good at management of people, effective in communicating with employees, and can maintain good labour relations.

Once recruited, the job profile in the initial few years shall be largely involved over administration work of the HR function. Over a period of time depending on performance one move up the value chain and then the function becomes more focused on training and recruitment.
• People are the most valuable asset of a company. MBAs in this field generally specialize in recruitment, training, Compensation, and motivation where they to work over the overall functioning of HR department.
• HR people are hired by every type of company.
Personality Traits for Finance graduate

• Sociable
• Agreeable
• Active And Dynamic
• People Sensitivity
• Good Communication Skills
• People Management Skills
• Motivational Skill

Opportunities after doing MBA in HR

• Recruitment Manager
• HR Manager
• Labour Law Expert
• Corporate Trainer
• Administrative Officer
• Industrial Relation Manager

The various subjects covered in the HR major are:

• HRM
• Performance Management Systems
• International Human Resource Management
• Change Management & Organization Development
• Training And Development
• Organizational Behaviour
• Industrial Relations
• Labour Laws
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Industrial Psychology 

Institute offering this course

In India almost all the MBA college are offering this specialization.