CHRIST (Deemed to University), Bangalore

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy





Syllabus for
BCom (Finance and Investment/Honours/Honours with Research)
Academic Year  (2023)

 
      

  
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

The question paper pattern will be as specified below:

Sections

Type

Marks

A

Short Answer Questions- Answer any 5 questions out of 7

2 X 5 = 10

B

Conceptual / Descriptive Type questions- Answer any 2 questions

out of 3

2 x 5= 10

C

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

2 x 10 = 20

D

Case Study-Compulsory question

1 x 10 = 10

 

 

 

Question Paper Pattern – ESE

 

Sections

Type

Marks

A

Short Answer Questions- Answer any 12 questions out of 14

12X 2= 24

B

Conceptual / Descriptive-Answer any 4 questions out of 5

4x 6 = 24

C

Analytical / Essay Type Questions-Answer any 3 questions out of 4

3x 12=36

D

Case study- Compulsory question

1 x 16 = 16
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:

Introduction to the BCom Finance and Investment (Honours) Programme

 

The BCom (Finance and Investment) programme is designed for students who wish to acquire advanced knowledge in Finance and Investment and prepares them for a career within the broad frame of financial sector, including profiles related to Investment Banking, Financial Management, Equity and Debt management, Commercial Banking, Insurance Underwriting, Risk Management and Management Consulting.

The programme’s curriculum is set at an ‘advanced’ level for finance and investment and is designed with utmost care building on the experience of more than a decade of running a very successful programme – the erstwhile BCom (Honours) that has produced noteworthy alumni who work have successfully cleared professional qualifications such as CFA , CISI, III and have gone ahead to pursue advanced qualifications in the stream of Finance and Investment from top institutions in our country such as IIM’s or from public Ivy League colleges

Through the BCom (Finance and Investment) programme a student develops a comprehensive understanding of ‘Finance’ and ‘Investment’ by exploring interconnected and core disciplines such as accounting, economics, statistics, mathematics, trade and commerce, risk and strategic management. The courses taught under this programme are of the likes of Financial statement analysis, Capital Markets, Corporate finance, Strategic Financial Management, Equity Investments, Fixed Income, Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Alternative Investments, Financial Planning and Control and certain emerging areas such as Islamic Finance, Sustainable Finance and ESG (Environmental Social and Governance) investing. These courses are benchmarked with professional qualifications such as CFA on the finance side and CISI on the investments side. 

  

Program Objective:

Programme Outcome/Programme Learning Goals/Programme Learning Outcome:

PO1: Apply knowledge of core disciplines of commerce to support strategic decision-making and fulfillment of business goals.

PO2: Create, design, and develop business ideas into value-generating enterprises.

PO3: Demonstrate holistic values, skills pertaining to physical and emotional well-being, moral principles, and community engagement skills in both personal and professional life.

PO4: Apply a multi-disciplinary approach to gain a deeper understanding of concepts, drive new business initiatives and solve complex problems creatively.

PO5: Evaluate investing and financing strategies to meet specific financial goals of companies and individual investors.

PO6: Apply the economic way of thinking for business decisions.

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