CHRIST (Deemed to University), Bangalore

DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy





Syllabus for

Academic Year  (2020)

 
        

  
Assesment 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 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 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

 

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. 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:
B Com (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: Discuss the concepts of Auditing and taxation and the other areas of Commerce.

PO2: Analyze financial statements to interpret organizational efficiency.

PO3: Apply critical thinking skills by identifying and analysing accounting issues using the relevant accounting framework.

PO4: Analyze, interpret and apply concepts of Financial, Cost and Management Accounting for business decision-making.

PO5: Execute the best practices of Accounting, taxation and Auditing

PO6: Exhibit the knowledge of entrepreneurial qualities and explore entrepreneurial opportunities.

PO7: Work effectively and professionally in teams.