If you are the one wondering what to do after BA (Hons) in Economics, just know that you are not the only one. There are many people who keep pondering on the very thought constantly and feel puzzled over the best option to choose. And, another fact that you should know, many of those puzzled minds end up choosing MBA, be it they are keen to do it or just doing it due to the lack of guidance and enlightenment.

MBA is a great option, but only if you think you really want to pursue it. If you think you have those polished managerial skills in you, don’t think much and opt for that. But what if you are one of those minds, who do not want to step on that MBA boat? Let’s go through these 5 options that you can opt for after BA (Hons) Economics.

Attention: You might not know these before!

1. Corporate Law

Remember Harvey from Suits? Some major career goals, right? You can be the one as it is still not late. If you are keen to study about some industrial or corporate laws and can see the profession as your passion, then go for LLB and make your passion your profession ASAP.

2. Journalism

Do you like writing? In your free time, do you try to read books or academic blogs and feel inspired? If yes, then why don’t you try hand at writing what you have learned and experienced in your bachelor’s degree? You might not be aware of this opportunity, but yes, you can bag this one after BA (Hons) Economics and see your views published online or for leading magazines.

3. Investment or Finance Analysts

What do you feel when you see massive MNCs in front of you? Do their revenues lure you to be a part of their success stories? Then, why don’t you join hands with them? If you have got some good grades in graduation and you want to handle the finance and investment sheets of big MNCs like Deloitte, McKinsey or Barclays, then prepare yourself and crack the interview.

4. Think Tanks

Heard about Think Tanks ever? Okay! Don’t worry, even if you do not know much about them, you can be one of them. Think Tanks give advice and solutions to the economic problems occurring in a company. They keep a track of the economic issues of the company and solve them by giving recommendations.

You must know that India has the fourth-largest Think Tanks in the world. So, prepare yourself for this interesting career.

 5. Statistician

If you are all about numbers, data and figures, then becoming a Statistician might be on your way to success. Statisticians work with applied and theoretical statistics. You can become a part of a public or a private sector, depending on your expertise. Not only this, you can also work as a statistical consultant.

So, now you know that MBA is not the only option available for you. There are many professions and career choices that you can opt for. It’s just about knowing your skills and inclination towards a specific trait. Now that you know this, stop mulling over the common options, which you are not even passionate about. Choose the right one NOW!