It cannot be said that there is a “best” subject to study in college. Each person is different, and has different interests, skills, abilities and characteristics. What is important is that you choose to study the subjects that are best for you. That being said, some subjects are more likely to be useful than others, and it is important to consider your choice of study area carefully before you make a final decision.
How do I know which subjects or courses are best for me?
The number of course and subject options can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t have a clear idea of what career path you would like to follow. Here are a few tips to help you when trying to determine what course or what subjects to study:
- Do not let someone else decide what you are going to study on your behalf. You must want to study the course that you enroll for.
- Consider what you are good at, what you enjoy doing, and what your interests are. If you enjoy what you do, you will be more motivated and will therefore be more likely to succeed.
- Consider the career options that relate to a particular course or subject combination. Make sure that you study something that will make you employable and that could lead to a fulfilling career.
- Think about how long you are willing to study, and find a course that can be completed within that period of time.
- Consider the advantages and disadvantages of studying a particular course.
Course options to consider:
Below is a list of some of the courses that you could consider studying at college if you are looking for a field that will provide you with good career prospects, or if you want to gain skills that will improve your employability in general. Skills Academy offer all these course related to these fields:
Skills in accounting and finance are universally relevant. Many organisations are required by law to employ an accountant, which means that there will always be work in this field. Financial skills are useful not only if you want to work in the financial industry, but also if you want to start your own business or if you are involved in the management of an organisation. If you enjoy working with figures, studies in accounting and finance could be a good option for you.
All organisations require people to fill managerial positions. Proper, effective management is essential to the success of an organisation. Management is regarded as a scarce skill in South Africa, which means that there is a shortage of suitably skilled and qualified managers. Doing a course in management could help you to advance in your career, as many employers are looking for people with qualifications and experience in management. Management involves a broad range of skills, which means that you will be learning things that are likely to be relevant in any career.
Organisations are becoming increasingly reliant on information technology. Many tasks that used to be performed by humans are now performed by computers or with the aid of computers. Most organisations use computers for storing their data as well. For this reason, there is great demand for qualified IT professionals. Because of all the developments in IT and the increasing use of the internet, cyber security has become a lucrative field. Other skills that are in demand include skills in software development, database administration, programming, and management of information systems.
Marketing is a very important aspect of running a business. It involves doing market research, advertising, and meeting the needs of clients and customers. Marketing skills are therefore valuable to employers who wish to have successful businesses. There are many different career paths available within the field of marketing, including management, marketing research, public relations, brand management and advertising.
Project management is an expanding field all over the world. Organisations are more frequently turning to professional project managers to handle their projects, as they realise that skilled project managers are more likely to lead a project to successful completion, and often at a lower project cost. Project management skills are utilised in almost all industries and types of organisations, which means that it is a very diverse career path to follow. Studying project management is a particularly good idea if you already have a background in another field, especially if it is a field in which projects are frequently carried out.