Bachelor of Commerce - PES University

Program Outline

Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com (General/ Hons)

Duration: 3 Years for General/ 4 Years for Hons
Affiliation: PES University
Campus: Ring Road (RR) Campus / Electronic City (EC) Campus
Admission Test: PES Entrance Test

Eligibility

50% aggregate score in 10+2 or equivalent in any stream from a recognized board. Register to PES Entrance Test Today - https://admissions.pes.edu

The Bachelor of commerce programme is designed to equip you with accounting and financial skills and build competencies required to succeed in the field of commerce. The three/four year programme will equip you with knowledge of accounting, principles, export and import laws, economic policies and other aspects that influences trade and business. B. Com is a renowned undergraduate course with many job opportunities. It lays a strong foundation for prospective learners. The B. Com degree course aims to teach students analytical abilities, financial management, and business skills by emphasising conceptual topics.

BCOM (BACHELOR OF COMMERCE), IS THE COURSE THAT FOCUSES ON TOPICS RELATED TO COMMERCE AND FINANCE. ACCOUNTING, CORPORATE TAX, ECONOMICS, COMPANY LAW, AUDITING, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, AND FINANCIAL LAW ARE AMONG THE TOPICS COVERED. THE CMA CERTIFICATION IS OFFERED BY THE US BASED INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS. CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (CMA) IS A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION CREDENTIAL IN THE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FIELDS.

Salient Features

Flexible Curriculum and Industry Relevance

Mandatory hands on Practical component and software tool for every/most courses
Case study based approach to simulate real life scenarios
Curriculum infused with critical industry interaction components and co-curricular activities

USPs of B.Com Program @ PESU

Interaction with professors of Practice
Industry driven curriculum and assessment
Career Guidance and Placement Assistance

Shaping techno commerce Professionals
Skill Enhancement

Interaction and networking with

CFO, CA & Entrepreneurs
Policy makers
Behavioural experts
International University Professors

Shaping techno commerce Professionals

Advanced excel and tally
Fintech Courses
Business simulation for entrepreneurship and capital market
Crypto and blockchain technologies

Career Guidance and Placement Assistance

CV building assistance
Mentoring
Training to enhance Apti and interview skills
Alumni Connect

Industry driven curriculum and assessment

Research oriented projects
Full semester internships
Commerce and Management hackathons
Continuous assessment
Case based learning

Skill Enhancement

Two Vocational training in three years
Training for banking examinations
Additional training for CA examination
Certificate program/workshop on
- Actuarial science
- Payroll management
- Export and Import Documentation
- Commodity Market Operations

Curriculum Overview

The B.Com (Hons) program at PES University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in commerce, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical exposure and industry engagement. The curriculum spans across eight semesters over four years, offering a balanced mix of academic rigor and hands-on experience to prepare students for a successful career in commerce and finance. The B.Com (Hons) program is a four-year course. Students who exit after three years will receive a B.Com degree, while only those completing all four years will be awarded the B.Com (Hons) degree

Curriculum Design: The B.Com (Hons) program at PES University is carefully structured to provide a balance between academic learning and practical experience. In the first six semesters, students work through case studies, worksheets, and research papers to develop critical thinking and analytical skills. Hands-on learning is reinforced through bootstrap projects, hackathons, and guest talks led by industry experts. Additionally, club activities, industrial visits, and summits offer exposure to real-world business environments. By the end of the sixth semester, students have completed internships, providing them with direct industry experience. In the final two semesters, students participate in live projects and complete major academic projects, applying their skills in real-time business contexts. Specialized papers and aptitude tests help solidify their understanding of commerce and finance.
Special Topics: PES University offers unique special topics that allow students to gain expertise in critical and emerging areas. Topics such as strength and conditioning/yoga promote holistic well-being, while commodity market trading and financial modelling build practical business skills. Students also gain knowledge in EXIM management, Six Sigma quality control, and supply chain analytics, as well as emerging technologies like blockchain and cryptocurrency. These special topics ensure that students are well-prepared for diverse career paths and can adapt to new industry trends.

Industry-Standard Tools: Students are trained in essential tools used in the industry, including MS Excel, Tableau, JMP, SPSS, Tally, R, SQL, and Python. These tools are integrated into the curriculum to ensure that students are proficient in data analysis, financial modeling, and decision-making. This hands-on training ensures that graduates are ready to meet the demands of the business world.
Professional Exposure: The B.Com (Hons) program at PES University offers extensive opportunities for professional exposure. Certificate programs and hands-on experience with data tools like Python, Tableau, and Excel help students build specialized skills. Hackathons, studyathons, workshops, and summits provide collaborative learning environments where students can innovate and solve real-world challenges. Industrial visits and guest talks with industry professionals ensure students gain insights into current business practices, while research orientation encourages them to publish academic work. This comprehensive approach ensures that students graduate with a well-rounded education and are prepared to thrive in the professional world.

CAREER

CA/CMA - Competency And Proficiency Exam

Level 1

Course structure and the curriculum is aligned towards providing competency to clear initial levels of CA/ CMA

4 foundation papers covered in PESU curriculum – Students acquire 100% proficiency to clear CA (CPT) and Level 1 of CMA

Principles and Practices of Accounting
Business Law & Business Correspondence and Reporting
Business Mathematics and Logical Reasoning & Statistics
Business Economics & Business and Commercial Knowledge

Level 2

4 out of 8 intermediate papers covered in PESU curriculum – Students acquire 25% – 50% proficiency to clear CA (IPCC) and Level 2 of CMA

Accounting
Business Laws, Ethics and Communication
Cost Accounting and Financial Management
Taxation

Flexible Curriculum – Major/minor Concept

Major (Specializations)	Minors*
Accounting	Financial Planning and Risk Management
Accounting	Banking Laws and Financial Regulation
Finance	International Business
Finance	Marketing
Banking	Human Resource Management
Banking	Company/ Corporate Secretaryship
Insurance	----

Accountancy

Electives	CR
Secretarial Practice and Due Diligence	4
Indian Accounting Standards	4
Intermediate Corporate Accounting	4
Accounting for special entities	4

Finance

Electives	CR
Strategic Financial Management	4
Mergers & Acquisition	4
Risk Management	4
Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management	4

Banking & Insurance

Electives	CR
Rural Banking and Micro Finance	4
Merchant Banking and Venture Capital	4
Life and General Insurance	4
Treasury management	4

BENEFITS

Pre-placement Training

Soft Skills
Technical/General Aptitude
Resume and Cover letter writing
Interview Skills and more

Future Career Prospectus

Chartered Accountant

Tax auditing, Internal Auditor, Corporate finance, investing banking and private practice as a consultant to multiple firms.

Company Secretary

Compliance officer, chief advisor to the board of directors of a company, Legal advisor, public and private sector jobs

Financial Management

payroll associate, finance officer, financial advisor, financial analyst, investment analyst, accountant, financial auditor

Investment Banking

Investment Banker, sales and trading, Banker, financial markets

Financial Analyst

Insurance companies, security firms, mutual fund companies

Banking

Auditor, Banker, Financial analyst, loan officer, investment banker, budget analyst & broker.

Cost Accounting

Accountant, financial director, chief auditor, chief accountant

Economics

Strategist, economist, research analyst, risk management analyst.

Statistics

Statistician, professor, business analyst, data analyst, risk analyst, mathematician

Actuarial Science

Investment consultants, Life and health insurance, pension funds, government jobs as a finance consultant

Foreign Trade

Relationship manager, foreign trade manager, export manager, foreign trade analyst, and business development analysts.

Commerce

IT sector, Banks, company, private or public sector firms, civil services etc

Civil Services

Civil services is another career option after degree which offers a wider range of study and job options as a government employee. Other than B.com there are many other career options available to choose.

Business Management

Course & Career based on specialization

Banking and Insurance
Investment banker, Credit and risk manager, internal auditor, loan officer, recovery agent.

Finance Financial analyst, business analyst, Tax assistant

Human Resource Management PR manager, HR executive, Recruitment manager, IT recruiter, Production manager.

Information Technology Graphic designer, Information architect, Information systems manager, hardware and networking expert.

Marketing Sales executive, marketing manager, Production manager, brand manager, market research analyst.

Foreign Trade Retail manager, Business development manager, supply chain manager, export manager, international business manager.

Sports Management Athletic director, facility manager, sports agent.

Hospital and Health care management Hospital administrator, Staff administrator, billing executive, Relationship manager, Front desk executive.

Elective I

Secretarial Practice and Due Diligence
Strategic Financial Management
Rural Banking and Micro Finance

Elective II

Secretarial Practice and Due Diligence
Indian Accounting Standards
Mergers & Acquisition
Merchant Banking and Venture Capital

Elective III

Intermediate Corporate Accounting
Risk Management
Life and General Insurance

Elective IV

Accounting for special entities
Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management
Treasury management

Assessments include exams, assignments, presentations, and practical exercises, evaluating students' understanding of theoretical concepts as well as their ability to apply them to real-world scenarios.

Students in our B.Com program benefit from Exposure to industry insights through guest lectures, internships, and industry visits, helping them gain practical experience and network with professionals in their field of interest.

In our B.Com program, the Curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in business principles and practices. Core subjects typically include accounting, finance, taxation, banking, auditing, governance, economics, marketing, foreign exchange, entrepreneurship management, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the business world. Research component becomes an integral part of the program.

The Teaching-Learning process in B.Com typically involves a combination of lectures, tutorials, case studies, and group projects.

Curriculum Structure

B.Com (General)

Semester 1

Student	CR
Business Regulatory Framework	4
Business Economics	4
Indian Financial System	4
Financial Accounting	4
Financial Accounting	4
Business communication	2
Total	22

Semester 2

Subject	CR
Cost Accounting	4
Financial Management	4
Banking Operations Management	4
Auditing	4
Social Media Analytics	4
Business communication	2
Total	22

Corporate/Social Internship - 2

Semester 3

Subject	CR
Direct tax-I	4
Management Accounting	4
Start up and Entrepreneurship Management	4
Corporate Accounting	4
Strategic Management	4
Business Communication	2
Social internship	2
Total	24

Semester 4

Subject	CR
GST	4
Direct tax-II	4
Foreign Exchange Management	4
Elective I (Accounts/Finance/Banking)	4
Elective II - (Accounts/Finance/Banking)	4
Business Communication	2
Total	22

Audit Internship - 2

Semester 5

Subject	CR
Business Research Methods	4
GST Compliance and Customs	4
Elective III - (Accounts/Finance/Banking)	4
Elective IV -(Accounts/Finance/Banking)	4
Business Ethics and Corporate Governance	4
Audit Internship	2
Total	22

Semester 6

Subject	CR
Project	10
Indian constitution	1
Total	11

Total Credits: 123

B.Com Hons

Semester 1

Student	CR
Business Regulatory Framework	4
Business Economics	4
Indian Financial System	4
Financial Accounting	4
Financial Accounting	4
Business communication	2
Total	22

Semester 2

Subject	CR
Cost Accounting	4
Financial Management	4
Banking Operations Management	4
Auditing	4
Social Media Analytics	4
Business communication	2
Total	22

Corporate/Social Internship - 2

Semester 3

Subject	CR
Direct tax-I	4
Management Accounting	4
Start up and Entrepreneurship Management	4
Corporate Accounting	4
Strategic Management	4
Business Communication	2
Social internship	2
Total	24

Semester 4

Subject	CR
GST	4
Direct tax-II	4
Foreign Exchange Management	4
Elective I (Accounts/Finance/Banking)	4
Elective II - (Accounts/Finance/Banking)	4
Business Communication	2
Total	22

Audit Internship - 2

Semester 5

Subject	CR
Business Research Methods	4
GST Compliance and Customs	4
Elective III - (Accounts/Finance/Banking)	4
Elective IV -(Accounts/Finance/Banking)	4
Business Ethics and Corporate Governance	4
Audit Internship	2
Total	22

Semester 6

Subject	CR
Project	10
Indian constitution	1
Total	11

Semester 7

Subject	CR
Introduction to Fintech	4
Forensic Accounting & Fraud Detection	4
Financial Derivatives	4
Personal and Behavioral Finance	4
Advanced Cost Management	4
Total	20

Semester 8

Subject	CR
Internship/Placements/Audit Firm	15
Total	20

Total Credits: 158

Banking And Insurance Exams

Banking Opportunities

Students will get practical hands-on exposure to banking roles during their final stint of B.Com
MoU with Union Bank of India – Opportunity for Paid Internship with possible conversion to full time employment

Insurance Opportunities

MoU with Vantage Agora – VA to train our students with a possible conversion to full time employment

Professional Certifications

Mandatory Certifications

Tally Academy Certified Accountant
Tally Academy Certified GST Master
Tally Academy Certified TDS Master
Microsoft Office Excel Specialist

Optional Certifications

Training for undertaking Certifications relating to IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and Financial Modelling

Scholarships @ PESU

Merit Certificate + 50% Tuition Fee Refund for Top 5% of the Students based on their CGPA.

Merit Certificate + 40% Tuition Fee Refund for the next 20% of the Students based on their SGPA.

Merit Certificate for Students securing 7.75+ SGPA.

Note:

The Scholarships/ Awards are subject to qualifying CGPA/ SGPA and other conditions as stipulated by Scholarship Committee each year.
The above Scholarships/ Awards are not applicable to students in their final year of study.
The student is eligible only for one award in each semester/year.

University Highlights

Ranked #1

#1 University in Karnataka (New Universities under 5 years) by KSURF

PESU is NAAC A+ Accredited

PES University is accredited with A+ grade in NAAC, a national level accreditation body which is an autonomous institution under University Grants Commission (UGC)

Ranked #1

#1 B School in Karnataka – Times of India B School Rankings 2021

India's Most Preferred

PES is the second most preferred destination next to IIMB for B-School aspirants – Times of India

Program Outline

Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com (General/ Hons)

Eligibility

Salient Features

Flexible Curriculum and Industry Relevance

USPs of B.Com Program @ PESU

Interaction and networking with

Shaping techno commerce Professionals

Career Guidance and Placement Assistance

Industry driven curriculum and assessment

Skill Enhancement

Curriculum Overview

CAREER

CA/CMA - Competency And Proficiency Exam

Flexible Curriculum – Major/minor Concept

BENEFITS

Pre-placement Training

Future Career Prospectus

Elective I

Elective II

Elective III

Elective IV

Curriculum Structure

B.Com (General)

B.Com Hons

Banking And Insurance Exams

Professional Certifications

Scholarships @ PESU

Note:

University Highlights

Ranked #1

PESU is NAAC A+ Accredited

Ranked #1

India's Most Preferred

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