Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) is a three-year undergraduate course that teaches the concepts of Commerce. This degree also offers numerous specializations. The course is divided into six semesters, and different subjects are taught per UGC guidelines. Some BCom subjects are general, and some are according to the specialization chosen. In this blog, we discuss the BCom general course structure and different career opportunities after course completion.
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Difference Between BCom General And BCom Honors
Let's check the difference between BCom General vs BCom Honors.
The BCom General degree focuses on the basics of Commerce while the BCom Honors degree emphasizes the specializations chosen and covers them in detail. Students can choose from Economics, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, or Banking specializations.
Subject List BCom
As per the UGC guidelines, the following is the subject list for BCom general courses.
1. Semester 1 Year 1
- Environmental Studies
- Financial Accounting
- Business Organization and Management
- English Language
2. Semester 2 Year 1
- Language (Hindi/English)
- Business Law
- Business Mathematics and Statistics
- Hindi/Modern Indian Language
3. Semester 3 Year 2
- Company Law
- Income Tax Law and Practice
- Hindi/Modern Indian Language
- Computer Applications in Business
4. Semester 4 Year 2
- Business Communication
- Corporate Accounting
- Cost Accounting
- E-commerce
5. Semester 5 Year 3
- Entrepreneurship
- Principles of Micro Economics
Choose any one of the following:
- Human Resource Management
- Principles of Marketing
- Auditing and Corporate Governance
Choose any one of the following:
- Fundamentals of Financial Management
- Indirect Tax Law
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6. Semester 6 Year 3
- Indian Economy
- Personal Selling and Salesmanship
Any one of the following:
- Corporate Tax Planning
- Banking and Insurance
- Management Accounting
- Computerized Accounting System
Any one of the following:
- International Business
- Office Management and Secretarial Practice
- Fundamentals of Investment
- Consumer Protection
The above were the BCom general course details. As per the UGC guidelines, listed below is the subject list for the BCom Honors course.
7. Semester 1 Year 1
- Environmental Studies
- Financial Accounting
- Business Law
- Micro Economics
8. Semester 2 Year 1
- Business Communication
- Corporate Accounting
- Corporate Laws
- Macro Economics
9. Semester 3 Year 2
- Human Resource Management
- Income Tax Law and Practice
- Management Principles and Applications
- Business Statistics
- E-commerce
10. Semester 4 Year 2
- Cost Accounting
- Business Mathematics
- Computer Applications in Business
- Indian Economy
- Entrepreneurship
11. Semester 5 Year 3
- Principles of Marketing
- Fundamentals of Financial Management
Choose any 2 of these subjects:
- Management of Accounting
- Corporate Tax Planning
- Advertising
- Banking and Insurance
- Computerized Accounting System
- Financial Markets, Institutions and Financial Services
12. Semester 6 Year 3
- Auditing and Corporate Governance
- Indirect Tax Law
Any 2 of these subjects:
- Fundamentals of Investment
- Consumer Affairs and Customer Care
- Business Tax Procedures and Management
- International Business
- Industrial Relations and Labor Laws
- Business Research Methods and Project
Career Opportunities After BCom
Here are some of the career opportunities after completing a BCom degree:
1. Project Manager: Project Managers help in planning and coordinating projects, tasks, and resources. A Project Manager in India earns around Rs 12 lakhs - Rs 27 lakhs per annum.
2. Bank Manager: A Bank Manager is responsible for handling the overall functioning of a branch. A Bank Manager in India earns around Rs 6 lakhs - Rs 10.3 lakhs per annum.
3. Marketing Manager: A Marketing Manager is responsible for developing price strategies, identifying potential markets for products, and planning marketing activities. A Marketing Manager in India earns around Rs 8 lakhs - Rs 20 lakhs per annum.
4. Tax Consultant: Tax Consultants provide advice and guidance to clients on tax-related matters. A Tax Consultant in India earns around Rs 6 lakhs - Rs 8 lakhs per annum.
5. Human Resource (HR) Manager: An HR Manager is responsible for handling the rules and regulations concerning employees for an organization. An HR Manager in India earns around Rs 5 lakhs - Rs 12 lakhs per annum.
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Conclusion
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