CHRIST (Deemed to University), Bangalore

DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy






Syllabus for

Academic Year  (2022)

 
        

  

Assesment Pattern

Subject wise Question Bank is prepared every semester to test the Conceptual, Application, Analytical and Problem solving skills of the students. These question banks are prepared by the faculty member teaching the subject and duly verified by the subject expert.

Question Paper Pattern for the End Semester Examination:

The question paper pattern for the End Semester Examination is as follows:

Sections

Type

Marks

A

Conceptual / Descriptive Type questions

6 x 2 = 12

B

Conceptual / Descriptive Type questions

5 x 5  =   25

C

Analytical / Essay Type Questions

3 x 15 = 45

D

Case Study

1 x 18 = 20

§  Section A

Conceptual / Descriptive Type questions 6 out of 8 questions of 2 mark each.

§  Section B

Analytical / Essay type questions with choice – 5 out of 7 questions of 5 marks each

§  Section C

Analytical/ Essay type questions with choice – 3 out of 5 questions of 15 marks each

§  Section D

One Compulsory Question – 18 marks

 

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

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

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Department Overview:

The Department of Professional Studies offers four undergraduate programmes and three post-graduate programmes strongly anchored by a robust curriculum and professional body integration. Each programme is designed with a distinctive vision with a focus on nurturing well rounded global citizens equipped with the right knowledge, skills, and mindset to perform outstandingly in their chosen fields 

Mission Statement:

VISION

 

To develop into a center 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 also to launch new programmes to bridge the gap between academia and the corporate sector by meeting stakeholder requirements.

Introduction to Program:

BCom (Finance and Accountancy) programme aims to nurture auditing and taxation professionals who become change agents in advising the corporate and thereby bring in higher standards in corporate governance and due diligence, for sustainable socio-economic growth of the nation.

Program Objective:

Programme Outcome/Programme Learning Goals/Programme Learning Outcome:

PO1: Apply the knowledge of Accounting and Auditing standards for the preparation and review of financial statements.

PO2: Demonstrate proficiency in financial and corporate reporting based on International Financial Reporting Standards.

PO3: Exhibit proficiency and assume an advisory role in the areas of Finance, Accounting and International Taxation.

PO4: Apply the knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to businesses.

PO5: Demonstrate entrepreneurial and innovative mindset for effective business decision making.

PO6: Assume the role of professionals in the areas of accounting, auditing and taxation with strong ethical values.

PO7: Exhibit a broad range of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary skills, experience and knowledge required for professional practice.

PO8: Exhibit digital proficiency required to function effectively in a dynamic business environment.

PO9: Demonstrate leadership traits, communication skills and innovative thinking for optimal performance in personal, professional, societal and environmental domains.

PO10: Exhibit social sensitivity to embrace diversity and inclusion and promote peaceful co-existence.

PO11: Demonstrate personality traits like self-awareness and humility, peer-recognition, tolerance and empathy to function effectively in the workplace.

PO12: Apply research skills and conduct independent research in the areas of specialisation and thereby monitor and forecast future trends.