SPORTS EDUCATION IS NOT SIMPLY A GAME

Physical Education has been emerging as a subject of study on combining with the other branches of science.  There are a lot of subjects in connection with sports such as bio mechanics, exercise physiology, sports psychology, sports sociology; sports biochemistry, sports medicine, sports management, sports history etc. are available for specializations. The slogan of sports literacy has been raised internationally. In India, the Central Advisory Board on Education and Sports has been launching the initiative to achieve this goal. As part of this, CBSC has already begun a move to include the sports education in their curriculum. Steps have been initiated in Kerala too. So there is no doubt that this would be a better career in future.

Courses and Institutions

Those who have completed plus two in any stream can opt the four year degree course Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE).  After that they can join the two year master degree course MPE (Master of Physical Education) if their age is below 25 years.  The qualification for one-year M.Phil degree is MPE with 55 percentage mark. Those with undergraduate or diploma in sports studies can join a one year PG Diploma in Health & Fitness Management course. Degree in any discipline is the necessary qualification for joining Master Degree in Sports Coaching. There are PG Diploma and various Certificate Courses in Sports Medicine. Those who have completed their medical undergraduate and internship may join the PG Diploma in Sports Medicine. We can take diploma in almost all sports items. There are also opportunities for taking PhD in Sports Education and Sports Science.

Lakshmi Bhai National College of Physical Education Thiruvananthapuram (http://www.lncpe.gov.in/), Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports, Patiala (http://nsnis.org/), Amity School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences in Noida (http://www.amity.edu/aspess/) are the leading institutions in this field. Those who have completed plus two in   Physics, Chemistry and Biology can apply for the Sports and Exercise course offered by Sri Ramachandra University Chennai. The duration of this course is four years, including one year's internship.

Job opportunities

Excellent opportunities for sports graduates and higher education in sports in this era.  Today there are enormous opportunities for sports teachers at school and college level. The director of sports schools and universities, supervisors, fitness trainers, and scientific officers are the deferent opportunities for the sports graduates.

BIOINFORMATICS - A NEW TOPIC FOR STUDY

Bioinformatics, a new study area is a combination of computer technology and biology. The main application of it in Genetic engineering and pharmaceutical science. This is suitable for the students who have computer and biological aptitude.

Study topics

Data structure & Algorithm, Genomics & Proteomics, Molecular Biology, Computer Language & Algorithm, Gene Mapping & Sequencing are the important study topics. In addition, you need to get in the computer tools like Matlab. Scientifically analyzing the researcher’s information regarding RNA, DNA, and Protein Sequence using a computer software and finding the results is the main task of it. It is a mathematical and Statistical application in life science.

Main Institutions

Many institutions in India provide an opportunity to study Bio Informatics in Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc, B.Tech), Post Graduate (M.Sc, M.Tech) and Research Degree (M.Phil, Ph.D). There are no institutes that offer professional degree in graduation level in Kerala. The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Science and Technology University Thanjavur are also entitled to Bachelor of Engineering in Bio Informatics  Engineering (B.Tech, B.E). B.Sc (Hons) is available at North Orissa University. There is an MSc course in MA College of Advanced Studies, Tiruvalla, Kerala. Bio Informatics Center at the University of Kerala has started M.Phil Bioinformatics and M.Sc Computational Biology Program. The Pune Bio-Bioinformatics Study Center is the nation's premier institution. MSc course and research facilities for M.Phil and PhD are available here. Madras, Hyderabad, Pondicherry, Annamalai, and Banaras Hindu are offering postgraduate degrees in Bio Informatics. The National Institute of Immunology (www.nii.res.in/bioinfo.html) Delhi Aruna Asafali Road, along with well-known institutions of higher education including IITs and IISc are provided the doctoral degree in the subject.

Job Opportunities

Currently there are many opportunities in pharmaceutical companies. Research scholars in the Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology (http://rgcb.res.in), Bangalore Biocon, etc are the promising positions in this field. There are many opportunities for Bioinformatics professionals in Geen Findinge, Genom Assembly, Protein sequences analysis, and protein structural analysis in health and healthcare labs. The Department of Biotechnology of the Government of India has also initiated the Certification Scheme called BioInformatics National Certification (BINC) with the academic partnership of Pune University.

Those who choose to take a different course in this particular area should be able to build a better career in the field of graduation rather than postgraduate degree, doctorate and post doctoral qualifications.

Those who choose a different career like this should do a postgraduate, doctoral and post doctoral level degrees for getting a bright future.

ECONOMISTS

Economics is the subject of great opportunities, especially in the developing country, like India. But the doubt is that how many of our new generation has realized this since still they are behind only the Engineering and Medicine.

Courses

All most major Indian colleges and universities offer BA, MA, MSc, M.Phil and PhD course in Economics. The basic qualification for BA in any discipline is placement.  You can join PG courses if you have a degree.

Today, because of this massive development, specialization in different disciplines is possible. Development Economics, World Economics, Financial Economics, Business Economics, Labor Economics, International Economics, Industrial Economics, Agricultural Economics, etc. are the major specialization available. Econometrics is the other promising subject.

Development Economics deals with financial problems of developing countries. Industrial Economics comes under the scope of industrial growth.  How to increase the sales of products, to plan their methods, the availability of available resources, the utilization of new markets and the development of new markets are comes under Industrial Economics. The mission of Labor Economics is to develop scientists who can solve scientific solutions of labour problems. The analysis of financial policies, including tax proposals, the value of currencies, the impact of tax proposals in the clouds such as trade, and the reflection in the banking zone, comes under the study of Financial Economics. International Business Economics is the subject of international trade and trade.

INSTITUTIONS

Although most institutions offer economics as a subject of study, it is better to join the cream institutes for higher studies.  Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Studies in Mumbai, Jawaharlal Nehru University of Delhi, The Center for Economics and Social Studies in Hyderabad , Institute of Economics Growth of Delhi, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Delhi School of Economics, Madras School of Economics, Banaras Hindu University , The Center for Development Studies,  Thiruvananthapuram are some of the leading institutions in the country.  Those who complete their plus two can try for an admission of 5 year integrated course in IITs.

Doing an MBA for an Economics graduates will helpful in getting a better placement because economics is one of the most important subject in most management courses. It is of utmost importance that they specialize in banking, finance, stock and commodity broking in MBA. The Indian Institute of Capital Markets is conducting one year 's securities market program at post graduate level. Graduates or postgraduate degrees in any discipline is the required qualification. There will be an entrance examination at the national level. Visit www.utiicm.com  for more information.

Experts in economics will get job in banking, insurance, stock broking, finance etc. There will be employment in government institutions, massive businesses, publications, etc also.

Postgraduate in Economics can appear the Indian Economics Service of the UPSC and join higher positions in Govt. of India. There are opportunities in the Banking, Teaching and Research etc.  They can turn to management field.  In this era of globalization, there are many opportunities in the private zone also.

COMPANY SECRETARY - A PROFESSIONAL WITH COMPARATIVELY LOW COST

The company secretary has a prominent position among modern corporate professions. The position of the Company Secretary is either the Head of the Management or above. He is in charge of the Company's Policy, Management and Control of the Company. He has a prominent position among the board of directors, shareholders, government, and company.

The service of a full time Company Secretary is mandatory for a company with a capital of five crore or a company which dealing with the stock market under the Indian Companies Secretariat Act. Therefore, there is a lack of qualified students in this field of vast opportunities. You can pass the course on comparatively low cost and time limit.

This course is conducting in India by the New Delhi-based ‘The Institute of Company Secretaries of India’.  Course is designed in three levels such as Foundation, Executive and Professionals.

Qualification

Anyone with plus or equivalent qualification can join the Foundation Course of eight months. Any graduate other than fine arts can register for a nine-month executive program directly. But Fine Arts Graduates should pass the Foundation course.  After completing the nine month professional program he must complete a 15 month practical training under any Company Secretary.  After that they will get the membership at the institute.

Exams are conducted in June and December for those who join the Foundation course.  The examination will be an objective type using OMR sheet.  This course, which can be registered online and can be completed by postal but can also be study through the institute's chapters all over India.

There are thousands of job opportunities waiting for the successful completion of the course. Private practice can also be done.

For more information visit http://www.icsi.edu

E-COMMERCE - LEARNING TOPIC OF THE NEW AGES

E-commerce is a method of sale and purchase of goods and services through Internet. Online Banking, Electronic Ticketing, Instant Messaging, Supply Chain Management, Data Exchange and Electronic Fund Transfer are the part of E-Commerce. The E-commerce transactions between two business establishments are known as Business to Business (B2B) and the transactions between Business Organization and a Customer is known as Business to Consumer (B2C).

Job opportunities

With the expansion of this Commerce, there are a lot of work opportunities in the business world.  Website Design and Developer, Database Administrator, Webmaster, Content Developer etc are the examples of the opportunities in this area.

Web design and developer's job is the - design of the web pages and its layouts, graphic animation design etc. The Contents Developer's responsibility is to write the details of the goods or services to the Web site. The Web Programmer design the website and add provide e-commerce services in it with the help of shopping cart software. Data base administrators are responsible for the design, development and servicing of data base systems. Webmaster ensures and protection the smooth functionality of the site. Knowledge in the different software is essential for these jobs.

Courses and Qualifications

Those who have completed plus two in any stream can join these commerce degrees.  Some of the major courses are B. Ecom, BBA in E Commerce. Some certificate courses are also available. Many PG Degree and PG Diploma courses are also available for graduates. MBA in E Commerce, ME E-Commerce, MS E-Commerce Applications, Master of Information Technology in E Commerce, PG Diploma in E Commerce, PG Diploma in Information Technology and Management in E Commerce, Advance Diploma in Web and E Commerce Technology are the major PG Courses.

Where we can Study

Anna University Chennai,  Devi Ahilya  Vishwavidyalaya Institute of Management Studies Indore, Dr.B.R. Ambedkar University Agra, SP Jain Institute of Management and Research Mumbai, Bharathi Dasan University and Tiruchirappalli are some of the leading institutions in this field.

CAN WE BECOME JOURNALIST

Let's call the media as the third view of eye. This cloud zone is not for lazy people because it is not a time bounded job. There is a specialty that one who studies any subject can join these courses. There are many specializations like politics, sports, commerce, fashion, cinema, culture, finance, investment, travel, women and children etc. Specialization is also possible by photography, cinematography, Internet, printing, visual media, advertising, etc. depending on the medium and our attitude.

There are opportunities to act as freelance journalist in addition to the opportunities in the private and government zones. With the addition of journalism as a topic from the Plus Two level, there are a lot of teaching opportunities. Care must be taken when choosing courses and institutions. In additions to our tastes, we must also consider the current relevance.

Study in Graduate Level

In most universities in Kerala, we can study journalism in Graduate level. In addition to the traditional courses like BA journalism and BA communications New-media studies are also available. They also have the opportunity to learn with Malayalam and English as well as political science. Those who have completed plus two in any subjects can join these courses.

Study in Postgraduate Level

Post-graduate studies in journalism and communications courses are available in various university departments and affiliated colleges in Kerala. The basic qualification is graduation. Many institutes will have an entrance test. The duration of the course is two years. There is an opportunity for taking a research degree too. In addition to these courses, press clubs are conducting PG Diploma and Certificate Courses.  Degree is the basic qualification.

New Delhi-based Indian Institute of Mass Communication is the nation's largest institution in journalism. There are also a number of notable institutions at the national level.

FIND AN EMPLOYMENT IN THE FISHERY INDUSTRY

Fishery industry is very important in our country having 8000 km of coastal area and many rivers. So, fisheries science offers a lot of employment opportunities. If you are willing to work in a lonely environment and time to get acquainted with challenges in different climatic conditions and challenging situations, then you're going to feel like this zone.

There are sub divisions like Fish Genetics, Biotechnology, Aquaculture Technology and Fisheries Economics.

Courses

BSc (Fisheries) or BFSc are the degree level courses. One is having Plus Two with Physics, Biology and Chemistry can join the degree courses. Candidates with a degree in Fishery or Zoology can apply for MFSc. Indian Council of Agricultural Research is conducting the All India Entrance Examination for the post graduate courses. Post Graduate Diploma in Inland Fisheries and Management can be done for those with zoology or fishery degree.

The multi-tasking zone having a great importance in research and management has plenty of employment opportunities even outside India.

ACTUARY – THE CAREER OF RISK

Actuarial Science is a professional which is suitable for the students having aptitude in mathematical sciences and economics, and having a of taste project management.  Scientifically predicting and finding risks in every situation by systematically analyising the present working conditions. There will not be unemployed ones in this field and its study expenses are comparatively low.

Who Can Study

The minimum age for the course is 18 and any of the below mentioned qualifications are required.

1. Plus two with 85 percent marks in mathematics or statistics.

2. Graduates or postgraduate degrees in Mathematics,  Statistics and Economics.

3. B Tech, CA, CWA, CS, MBA (Finance), MCA or CFA

Acturian Society of India is the main institute in this field. The course structure is in four stages.

1.      Core Technical Stage - 8 papers

2.      Core Application Stage - 3 papers

3.      Specialist Technical Stage - 6 papers (2 out of which are enough)

4.      Specialist Application Stage - 6 papers (1 of them)

Job Opportunities

There are opportunities in the ares like Life insurance, Health insurance, General insurance, Project Management, Banking, Product designing, Corporate planning, Pension schemes, Employee retirement benefit plans etc., The actuaries comes in the highest salaries and benefits segment. 

For more information visit http://www.actuariesindia.org

LINGUISTIC - A DIFFERENT CAREER

Linguistic is a study topic which provides good job opportunities like forensic science, computer programming, speech language pathology, teaching, research, translation, technical writer, medical transcription which is also very beneficial to the society.  Preparing a dictionary for the languages that doesn’t have a script is also the job of the linguistics.

This is a scientific study of language. The main branch of this is to be divided into three main divisions.

1. Synchronic and Diachronical: Diachronic emphasizes the evolution and development of the language while Synchronic emphasizes the current state of the language.

2. Theoretical and Practical: Practical Linguistic gives importance to its application while studying the structure of the language is the area of theoretical linguistic.  

Theoretical linguistics has subdivisions such as phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, stylistics, and pragmatics.

3. Contextual Linguistics: It emphasis the study of how language is related to anthropology, psychology, philosophy, and medicine.

Courses:

Graduate, Post Graduate Degree and Research Degree courses are available. After completing plus two in any stream one can join for a degree course in linguistic.  Graduates can join the MA.

Institutions:

1.      EFLU (http://www.efluniversity.ac.in/) : Two years M. A  Linguistic and MA English with specialization with Linguistic

2.      Delhi University (http://www.du.ac.in/du/):   M A Linguistic, Diploma and Advanced Diploma

3.      Jawaharlal Nehru University (https://www.jnu.ac.in/):   MA linguistic

4.    Aligarh Muslim University (https://www.amu.ac.in/):   BA (Honors), Diploma, Certificate Course

5.      University of Kerala (https://www.keralauniversity.ac.in/):  M. A linguistic, M. A Applied Linguistics

6. Annamalai University (http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in):  M. A linguistic (Distant Education)

These professionals who can works in a wide variety of fields, such as teaching, crime investigation, computer sciences, and neurosciences,  has a lot of opportunities in India and abroad.