CHRIST (Deemed to University), Bangalore

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy





Syllabus for

Academic Year  (2022)

 
        

  
Assesment Pattern

Assessment Pattern

Students are evaluated for each paper on the basis of written examination and continuous internal assessment (CIA). Each paper carries maximum of 100 marks and is evaluated as follows:

 

Assessment Component

Description

Weight age

CIA I

Quizzes, role plays, objective type tests, written assignments, discussion forums, article reviews, case analysis etc.

10%

CIA II

Mid semester written examination conducted for 2 hours duration

25%

CIA III

Group work consisting of presentations, viva voce, and report submission.

10%

ESE

Written examination conducted for 3 hours duration

50%

Attendance

 

05%

 

Total

100%
Examination And Assesments

Question Paper Pattern –MSE/CIA 2

The question paper pattern will be as specified below:

Sections

Type

Marks

A

Short Answer Questions- Answer any 5 questions out of 7

2 X 5 = 10

B

Conceptual / Descriptive Type questions- Answer any 2 questions out of 3

2 x 5=   10

C

Analytical / Essay Type Questions- Answer any 2 questions out of 3

2 x 10 = 20

D

Case Study-Compulsory question            

1 x 10 = 10

 

Question Paper Pattern - ESE

Sections

Type

Marks

A

Short Answer Questions- Answer any 12 questions out of 14

12X 2= 24

B

Conceptual / Descriptive-Answer any 4 questions out of 5

4x 6 = 24

C

Analytical / Essay Type Questions-Answer any 3 questions out of 4

3x 12=36

D

Case study- Compulsory question

1 x 16 = 16
Department Overview:

The Department of Commerce, one of the oldest and largest departments of the University, believes in developing and nurturing global competencies in students through quality education, research and continuous innovation. It provides a proficient environment to nurture commerce professionals with a high level of knowledge and competence to effectively contribute to society with commitment and integrity. The department offers undergraduate courses like BCom, BCom (Honours) and BCom (Strategic Finance Honours); Master’s Programme in Commerce and Doctorate of Philosophy in Commerce. It also provides value-added professional programmes and certifications through recognised global bodies such as the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), USA, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI), UK and Insurance Institute of India (III). In recognition of excellence in the provision of higher education in the fields of financial services, CISI, UK awarded the University with the 'CISI centre of Excellence Accreditation', the only university outside the UK which has been conferred with this status. With a student strength of over 2600, the department ranks sixth in India and first in Bengaluru for Commerce education (The India Today- MDRA Survey 2021).

Mission Statement:

Vision: To be a Centre of Excellence in the realm of Commerce and Management, developing and nurturing global competencies in students through quality education, research, and continuous innovation. 

Mission: To nurture commerce professionals who possess a high level of knowledge and competence to effectively contribute to society with commitment and integrity.

Introduction to Program:

BCom (Honours) programme is a contemporary and progressive programme that caters to commerce aspirants who desire to build their professional competence on a higher plateau with specialized knowledge in the field of Business and Commerce. The curriculum is duly developed considering the desired level of knowledge exposure in the context of an ever-changing environment in global business. The three-year BCom (Honours) degree programme is divided into six semesters and is designed as per the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) model curriculum prescribed by UGC. It includes core papers, discipline-specific electives, generic electives and skill enhancement courses. Discipline-specific electives offered in the fifth and the sixth semesters are in the following streams: Finance & Investment and Banking & Insurance. Students are required to undertake research work (research article or report) in the sixth semester. Students are also required to complete two inter-disciplinary open elective courses in diverse disciplines [Humanities / Sciences] during the first two years of the BCom (Honours) programme after regular class hours. Successful completion of two such courses is mandatory for obtaining the BCom (Honours) degree. Each open elective course will enable students to earn two extra credits.

Program Objective:

Programme Outcome/Programme Learning Goals/Programme Learning Outcome:

PO1: Use accounting skills to analyse the financial position of business.

PO2: Apply knowledge of legal framework to meet regulatory compliance at both levels - individuals and businesses

PO3: Apply economic way of thinking for business decisions

PO4: Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to principles of risk and its management.

PO5: Apply knowledge of banking and insurance contracts, products and processes.

PO6: Evaluate investing and financing strategies to meet specific financial goals of companies and individual investors.

PO7: Apply knowledge and skills in research methods to give research output in the business context.

PO8: Demonstrate effective speaking and writing for different purposes.

PO9: Use digital tools and technology for data analysis and interpretation enabling rational decisions.

PO10: Create, design and develop business ideas into value generating enterprises.

PO11: Demonstrate personal , interpersonal and societal skills in personal and professional interactions.

Programme Specific Outcome:

-: -