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B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce)

  • 26 Jun 2025
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  • Commerce & Finance

Course Description

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) is a 3-year undergraduate degree designed to equip students with knowledge and skills related to business, finance, accounting, economics, and management. It is one of the most popular academic programs among commerce stream students and provides a strong foundation in commercial principles and business operations. The course prepares students to handle corporate challenges, start entrepreneurial ventures, or pursue further studies like CA, MBA, or M.Com.

This course is ideal for students who are interested in understanding the business world, financial systems, and economic activities.


 Eligibility Criteria

  • Minimum Qualification: Completion of 10+2 or equivalent examination

  • Stream: Preferably Commerce (but Science and Arts students are also eligible in some colleges)

  • Minimum Marks: 45% to 50% (varies by institution)


  • Syllabus / Modules (Semester-Wise Overview)

    Semester 1

    • Financial Accounting

    • Business Organization & Management

    • Microeconomics

    • Business Law

    • Business Communication

    • Environmental Studies

    Semester 2

    • Corporate Accounting

    • Principles of Marketing

    • Macroeconomics

    • Business Statistics

    • Business Mathematics

    • Computer Applications in Business

    Semester 3

    • Company Law

    • Income Tax Law & Practice

    • Banking & Insurance

    • E-Commerce

    • Management Principles

    • Skill Enhancement Course

    Semester 4

    • Cost Accounting

    • Indirect Taxation (GST)

    • Business Research Methods

    • Financial Management

    • Entrepreneurship Development

    • Personality Development / Soft Skills

    Semester 5

    • Accounting for Management

    • Auditing

    • Elective 1 (like HRM, International Business, etc.)

    • Elective 2 (like Investment Analysis, Financial Markets, etc.)

    • Project Work / Internship

    Semester 6

    • Strategic Management

    • Corporate Governance & Ethics

    • Elective 3 (based on specialization)

    • Elective 4 (based on specialization)

    • Comprehensive Viva / Final Project

    Note: Syllabus may slightly vary across universities or boards.


     Specializations (Available in Final Year in Some Colleges)

    • Finance

    • Accounting

    • Banking & Insurance

    • Taxation

    • E-Commerce

    • International Business


    Career Opportunities After B.Com

    • Accountant

    • Financial Analyst

    • Tax Consultant

    • Banker

    • Investment Analyst

    • Insurance Executive

    • Entrepreneur

    • Government Sector Jobs

    • Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)

    • Higher Studies (M.Com, MBA, CA, CS, CMA)


    Scope & Global Opportunities

    B.Com graduates are highly employable both in India and abroad. International students can also pursue a B.Com degree with a focus on global commerce, international taxation, or trade policies. With the rise of multinational companies and the globalization of business, B.Com has become a gateway to opportunities worldwide.

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