Which has a better scope and why: Archaeology or Economics ?

manpreet Best Answer 2 years ago

In India, archaeologists work in the Archaeological Survey of India, Department of the Ministry of External Affairs, Central Board of Dilm Censors, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Defence Services, Council of Cultural Relations, Indian Council of Historical Research, in its exploration, excavation, epigraphy, pre-history and museum branches. There are other various heritage bodies and some foreign universities and foundations that are involved in urban conservation or excavations. job roles archaeologists Archaeologist Professor Archivist Historian Assistant Archaeologist job roles Economicst Actuarial analyst Chartered accountant Chartered certified accountant Chartered public finance accountant Data analyst Economist Financial risk analyst Forensic accountant Investment analyst Statistician Stockbroker

manpreet 2 years ago

Archaeology is niche branch of Humanities with very limited opportunities as Archaeologists and Archivists. Most of the job in the field are in Government organisation or Educational Institutes. Archaeological Survey of India and State Archaeological Departments employs majority of graduates and postgraduates of Archaeology. Graduates also may get job opportunities in Travel & Tourism industry. There are many career opportunities for Economics graduates. First of all, economics graduates are eligible for all government jobs in central and state government where eligibility criteria is graduation degree. You can evaluate Civil Services, PSC in state, SSC etc. Indian Economic Services is one of the coveted jobs for Economics graduate. Reserve Bank of India also hires Economics graduates. Lot of PSUs and public sector banks hires economics graduate for both officer and clerical roles. Private sector also offers jobs for economic graduates in the fields like private banks, MNCs, BPOs, KPOs, newspapers and magazine. Economics graduates are also hired as research assistant by consulting firms. Lot of trade bodies and trading organisations hire economics grads. Economics grads can also join Defense forces and paramilitary forces as commissioned officer. With PG and doctorate in economic students have opportunities for higher roles. PhD degree holders in economics have opportunities to teach and consult. Therefor opportunities for Economics graduates are higher in comparison to Archaeology graduates.