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

Weightage

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

The question paper pattern will be as specified below:

Sections

Type

Marks

A

Short Answer Questions – Answer any 5 out of 7

5 X 2 = 10

B

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

2 x 8 =  16

C

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

2x 12 = 24

Question Paper Pattern – ESE

The question paper pattern will be as specified below:

Sections

Type

Marks

A

Short Answer Questions– Answer any 12 out of 14

12 X 2 = 24

B

Conceptual / Descriptive Type questions – Answer any 5 out of 7

5 x 8 =   40

C

Analytical / Essay Type Questions- Answer any 3 out of 5

3 x 12 = 36

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:

The BCom programme provides a sound grounding in theoretical and practical areas of the functioning of business organizations, commercial transactions and various specialized operations in the field of business. The programme equips with skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in a number of competitive areas, including accountancy, marketing, general management, finance, banking, and insurance. The three year BCom degree programme is divided into six semesters. It includes 19 Core papers, 18 Discipline Specific Electives, 6 Generic Electives, 6 Skill Enhancement Courses, besides Ability Enhancement courses like English & Language. Elective streams offered in the fifth and sixth semesters are a) Human Resources & Marketing Management b) Banking & Insurance and c) Accounting & Finance. Students are required to undertake an NGO project at the end of the second semester and an Internship project during the summer break after the fourth semester. Students are also required to complete two Open Electives in diverse disciplines [Humanities/Sciences] during the first two years of the BCom programme. Successful completion of two such courses is mandatory for obtaining the BCom degree. Each certificate course will enable students to earn two extra credits.

Program Objective:

Programme Outcome/Programme Learning Goals/Programme Learning Outcome:

PO1: Use accounting knowledge and skills to analyse business transactions and interpret financial results of businesses.

PO2: Apply knowledge of legal framework to comply with statutory requirements

PO3: Apply economic and management concepts and theories for business decisions

PO4: Apply marketing concepts and strategies to address various marketing scenarios.

PO5: Apply the knowledge of various principles, provisions and practices of banking and insurance to handle the activities associated with banking and insurance sectors.

PO6: Evaluate the performance of various investment alternatives using financial models and techniques

PO7: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key terms, theories/concepts and practices within the field of HRM

PO8: Apply research and data analysis knowledge & skills to give research output to make better business decisions.

PO9: Demonstrate effective speaking and writing skills for personal and professional purposes.

PO10: Develop viable business models using tools and frameworks of entrepreneurship.

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