Demand by students versus demand by employers:
There are two ways of looking at which college courses are in demand. There are some courses that are very popular among students, but that do not necessarily provide the best career prospects. These courses include studies in art and literature. Then there are also courses that are not necessarily the most popular among students, but are in high demand by employers who are looking for people with certain skills.
If students choose to study courses that are in high demand by other students, they might find that the market soon becomes saturated and that it is difficult to find a job in their field. However, if students decide to study courses that are in demand by employers, they are more likely to find a job once they have completed their studies.
Whether a course is in demand or not, either by students or by employers, should only be one of many factors that are taken into account when selecting a course to study at college. It wouldn’t make sense to study a course in which you are not at all interested simply because it is in great demand by employers. You need to make sure that you choose a course that you will enjoy and that is suited to your interests and abilities.
With Matric College there are fully accredited courses you can take to improve your skills, and the good news is that you can do these courses from home through distance learning.
College Courses in demand by employers or in the job market:
There will always be jobs available for people who have completed courses in accounting and finance, as these are key aspects of any business. Even when the economy is not doing well, companies still need to employ accountants and other finance staff. Accounting skills are highly sought after all over the world.
Due to the increasing importance of computers and information systems in the workplace, people with qualifications in Information Technology are constantly sought after. Some of the skills that are in particular demand include skills in cyber security, management information systems, database administration, software development/engineering and programming.
Management is an essential skill in any working environment. In South Africa, management is one of the skills on the skills shortage list. Effective management is vital to the success of an organisation, which means that qualified managers will always be in demand.
The field of marketing is broad and diverse. Marketing plays a major role in the success of a company, as it is focused on meeting clients’ needs and generating sales or income. Employers will always have a need to employ suitably qualified marketing staff, which is why marketing is a popular course to study.
Project management is a growing field. More companies are choosing to rely on qualified or professional project managers to lead their projects in order to obtain better results. Project management skills are in demand in many industries, and can be used in almost any type of work.
Last Updated: 12 January 2022