CHRIST (Deemed to University), Bangalore

DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy





Syllabus for
BCom (Professional/Honours/Honours with Research)
Academic Year  (2023)

 
      

  
Assesment Pattern

Evaluation Pattern:

Department of Professional Studies follows a rigorous system of continuous evaluation, and the assessment events include quizzes, tests, assignments, mid-term and end-term exams, individual/group project work, presentations etc.  

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

End Semester Examination (ESE)

50%

Mid Semester Examination (CIA-2)

25%

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA - 1 & 3)

20%

Attendance 

05%

Total

100%

                       

●       Written Examinations consists of:

▪         Mid Semester Exam – 50 marks   (2 hours duration)

▪         End Semester Exam – 100 marks (3 hours duration)

●       A student should have secured minimum 40% marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

●       In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper.

Grading Pattern:

Grading pattern will be the same as approved by the University for UG Courses as detailed herein below:

Percentage

Grade

Grade point

Interpretation

Class

80 & Above

   A+

  4.0

Outstanding

Distinction

70 --- 79

   A

  3.5

Excellent

First class

65 --- 69

   B +

  3.0

Very good

First class

60 --- 64

   B

  2.5

Good

First class

55 --- 59

   C +

  2.0

Average

Second class

50 --- 54

   C

  1.5

Satisfactory

Second class

40 --- 49

   C -

  1.0

Exempted with 50% aggregate

Pass class

39 & Below

   F

    0

Fail

Fail

 

 

 

Examination And Assesments

 Continuous Internal Assessments:

 

 

CIA – 1  and 3 : Continuous Internal Assessment

Written (reports) – Group or Individual, Understanding of the subjects, Participative learning, Presentation and VIVA, Quiz, Multiple choice based test etc.

 

CIA – 2:  Continuous Internal Assessment - Mid Semester Exam

Mid Semester Exam marks will be taken for Internal Assessment. MSE marks will be reduced to 25 for this purpose. The question paper pattern for the Mid Semester Examination is as follows:

 

Sections

Type

Marks

A

Short Answer Questions

4x 2 = 8

B

Conceptual / Descriptive Type questions

2 x 5  =   10

C

Analytical / Essay Type Questions

1 x 15 = 15

D

Case Study

1 x 17 = 17

 

Attendance:

The marks distribution for attendance is as follows:

95 – 100%       -           5 marks

90 – 94%         -           4 marks

85 – 89%         -           3 marks

80 – 84%         -           2 marks

 

76 – 79%         -           1 mark

Department Overview:

The Department of Professional Studies was established in the year 2002 as Centre for Career Advancement (CCA), and later upgraded to Department of Professional Studies in 2007. The department offers some of the most unique and specialized programmes in the field of commerce and management. The Department also supports the M Sc Actuarial Science programme for the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

 

The undergraduate programmes of the department are benchmarked with international professional bodies through a meticulous mapping of the curriculum and innovative evaluation patterns. The department also aims at professional training for wider career opportunities. This is achieved through student centric value addition courses like Discipline Specific Electives that augment core competencies for CS, Insurance and CA and Employability skill enhancement certifications like Six Sigma, Advanced Excel and Portfolio Management. These additional courses along with academic degrees equip the students to meet the challenges and prospects of contemporary academia and the corporate sector enabling differential placements.

 

All courses of the department are conducted by a dedicated team of academicians and highly qualified practicing professionals. To foster holistic development regular Soft Skills development sessions are a compulsory component of every programme of the department and are designed to make the students excel in soft skills, team work, communication, public speaking, debates and general knowledge.

 

VaThe Department of Professional Studies was established in the year 2002 as Centre for Career Advancement (CCA), and later upgraded to Department of Professional Studies in 2007. The department offers some of the most unique and specialized programmes in the field of commerce and management. The Department also supports the M Sc Actuarial Science programme for the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

 

The undergraduate programmes of the department are benchmarked with international professional bodies through a meticulous mapping of the curriculum and innovative evaluation patterns. The department also aims at professional training for wider career opportunities. This is achieved through student centric value addition courses like Discipline Specific Electives that augment core competencies for CS, Insurance and CA and Employability skill enhancement certifications like Six Sigma, Advanced Excel and Portfolio Management. These additional courses along with academic degrees equip the students to meet the challenges and prospects of contemporary academia and the corporate sector enabling differential placements.

  

Mission Statement:

Vision- To develop into a centre of excellence in education, training and research in the field of commerce and management

Mission- To impart holistic education through state-of-the-art technology with the aim of producing professionals in the field of commerce and management, and to launch new programmes to bridge the gap between academia and the corporate sector by meeting stakeholder requirements.

Introduction to Program:

B Com (Professional) programme is designed for young aspiring management accounting professionals, equipped with strategic decision-making skills, with an ethical and global outlook.

Program Objective:

Programme Outcome/Programme Learning Goals/Programme Learning Outcome:

PO1: Apply the knowledge of accounting, taxation and legal domains to solve strategic business problems

PO2: Effectively employ knowledge of Finance, Investment and Risk management for business value creation

PO3: Exhibit Discipline Specific expertise in the areas of Finance, Banking and Insurance

PO4: Demonstrate leadership traits, communication skills, digital proficiency with innovative and entrepreneurial mindset for optimal performance in personal, professional, societal and environmental domains

PO5: Exhibit social sensitivity to embrace diversity and inclusion and function as ethically responsible individuals with integrity and tolerance to contribute effectively to society

PO6: Demonstrate decision making skills and critical thinking through practical application of knowledge and skills in experiential learning

PO7: Apply research skills and conduct independent research and thereby monitor and forecast future trends

Programme Educational Objective:

PE1: To impart the students with higher level knowledge and understanding of contemporary trends in Commerce.

PE2: To be conversant with the broad legal and regulatory framework governing commercial activity.

PE3: Equip the students to evaluate environmental factors that influence business operation with the conceptual requirements and skills on preparation and interpretation of financial statements.

PE4: To create strong, globally recognized Management Accounting professionals.

PE5: To develop specialized competency in the fields of Finance, Banking and Insurance.

PE6: To introduce and develop research culture amongst students and to equip them with research skills necessary to conduct a structured and systematic research.

PE7: To sensitize students towards ethical issues arising out of business and society interface.