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Now am a B.Com Finance and Taxation student. I would like to study Master of Social Work - MSW degree after my course. Will it be a good choice? What is the scope and opportunities with MSW?

B.Com (Finance and Taxation) and MSW (Master of Social Work) both are completely different courses. If you are attracted towards social work and want to make career in social work, then and then you should choose the course MSW, otherwise you can move forward in finance and taxation based on your graduation B.Com (Finance and Taxation).

Scope After MSW
After completion of MSW (Master of Social Work) course, you can work with NGOs, Hospitals, Clinics, Health Centres, Old Age Homes, Prisons etc.

Job Types
- Social Worker
- Labour Welfare Specialist
- Social Security Officer
- Criminology Specialist
- Counsellor

Scope After B.Com (Finance and Taxation)
After completion of your B.Com (Finance and Taxation), you can work in sales tax department, banking sectors, economic services, Import/Export Firms, Docks and Airports etc.

Higher Studies After B.Com (Finance and Taxation)
- M.Com (Accounting and Auditing)
- M.Com (Taxation)
- M.Com (Banking and Taxation)
- M.Com (Accounting and Taxation)

MSW stands for Master of Social Work.

MSW Eligibility:
Duration :2years
Marks : with a minimum of 50 per cent marks
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university


So,Yes, you can apply for MSW after completing B.Com in Accountancy.