CHRIST (Deemed to University), Bangalore

DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy





Syllabus for
Master of Commerce (International Finance)
Academic Year  (2023)

 
        

  
Assesment Pattern

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

75 & Above

   A+

  4.0

Outstanding

Distinction

70 --- 74

   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 Assessments (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.

 

Question Bank:

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.

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.

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:

Department of Professional Studies (DPS) offers some of the most unique and inter-disciplinary courses in the field of commerce and management. It was established in the year 2002 as Centre for Career Advancement (CCA), and later upgraded to Department of Professional Studies in 2007. The department aims at professional training for wider career opportUnities. This is achieved through value enhancement programmes (Add-on courses and programmes) along with the academic degrees to equip the students to meet the challenges and prospects of contemporary academia and the corporate sector. 

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:

India is fast emerging as an International Financial Centre and this is creating an opportunity for a large number of finance professionals. The rapid pace of financial innovation has changed the landscape of the financial sector. The emerging global scenario necessitates organisations to look for Finance professionals with the capacity to analyse the complex problems and make effective business decisions. MCom (International Finance) programme is designed to develop professionals with specialized skills and applied global competencies in the areas of Strategic Financial Management, Wealth Management, and Risk Management catering to the contemporary needs of industry and academia. This programme provides student-centric learning ambience backed with critical thinking and problem solving capabilities necessary to understand and evaluate key financial issues at the domestic and international business arena.

Program Objective:

Programme Outcome/Programme Learning Goals/Programme Learning Outcome:

PO8: Demonstrate leadership traits, communication skills and innovative thinking for optimal performance in personal, professional, societal and environmental domains.

PO9: Evaluate personal and professional choices in terms of ethical values and governance and their application to society, business and professions

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