CHRIST (Deemed to University), Bangalore

DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

School of Business and Management






Syllabus for

Academic Year  (2020)

 
        

  

Assesment Pattern

Pedagogy: 

A comprehensive array of pedagogical tools such as Lectures, Case Studies, Role Plays, Presentation’s etc are used to facilitate effective learning. The highlights of the programme are:

·         Emphasis on self learning

·         Focus on a Holistic Development

·         Integrated approach to the functional areas of Management

·         Strong Emphasis on Ethics and Values

·         Emphasis on group work and team building

·         Academic rigor and continuous evaluation

·         Personality development through specially designed modules

·         Strong support through Faculty Advisors and Counselors

·         Active collaboration between the Department and Industry

·         Practicing professionals as adjunct faculty 

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.

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

Pedagogy: 

A comprehensive array of pedagogical tools such as Lectures, Case Studies, Role Plays, Presentation’s etc are used to facilitate effective learning. The highlights of the programme are:

·         Emphasis on self learning

·         Focus on a Holistic Development

·         Integrated approach to the functional areas of Management

·         Strong Emphasis on Ethics and Values

·         Emphasis on group work and team building

·         Academic rigor and continuous evaluation

·         Personality development through specially designed modules

·         Strong support through Faculty Advisors and Counselors

·         Active collaboration between the Department and Industry

·         Practicing professionals as adjunct faculty 

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.

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

 

 Pedagogy: 

A comprehensive array of pedagogical tools such as Lectures, Case Studies, Role Plays, Presentation’s etc are used to facilitate effective learning. The highlights of the programme are:

·         Emphasis on self learning

·         Focus on a Holistic Development

·         Integrated approach to the functional areas of Management

·         Strong Emphasis on Ethics and Values

·         Emphasis on group work and team building

·         Academic rigor and continuous evaluation

·         Personality development through specially designed modules

·         Strong support through Faculty Advisors and Counselors

·         Active collaboration between the Department and Industry

·         Practicing professionals as adjunct faculty 

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.

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

 

 

 

 

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. All courses of the department are conducted by academicians and highly qualified practicing professionals Soft Skills and Activity Sessions (SSA) are a compulsory component of every programme of the department and is assigned to make the students excel in soft skills, team work, communication, public speaking, debates, general knowledge etc. By the end of third year of UG and second year of PG, each student is expected to conduct at least two training sessions as a professional trainer in the other departments of the university or in other institutions.
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 also to launch new programmes to bridge the gap between academia and the corporate sector by meeting stakeholder requirements.
Introduction to Program:
Aim and Purpose: To develop Commerce professionals with a global perspective towards Management Accounting B.Com professional is a unique course aimed at a higher level career placement for undergraduates. This course provides the option of training for CIMA and CS or Insurance to every student. The syllabus of the course is also tailored to enhance the prospects of students in pursuing these professional courses. The simultaneous pursuit of CIMA and CS or Insurance along with competent curriculum of B.Com-P prepares the students to pursue higher academic and professional interests
Program Objective:

Programme Outcome/Programme Learning Goals/Programme Learning Outcome:

PO 1: Apply the knowledge of accounting domains to solve the strategic business problems

PO 2: Effectively employ knowledge of Finance, Investment and Risk management for business value creation

PO 3: Exhibit Discipline Specific expertise in the areas of Finance, Banking and Insurance

PO 4: Apply the knowledge of tax, legal framework governing business activities

PO 5: Demonstrate entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial mindset to promote innovation and creativity in business

PO 6: Identify and solve business problems through interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach

PO 7: Assume the role of competent accounting professionals with strong ethical values and with a deep concern for environmental, societal, and governance issues

PO 8: Conduct independent research in the areas of specialisation and recommend optimal solutions

PO 9: Exhibit digital proficiency required to function effectively in a dynamic business environment

PO 10: Demonstrate leadership traits, communication skills and innovative thinking for optimal performance in personal, professional and societal and environmental domains.

PO 11: Exhibit social sensitivity to embrace diversity and inclusion and promote peaceful coexistence.

PO 12: Demonstrate personality traits like self-awareness, peer-recognition, tolerance and empathy to function effectively in the workplace