Accounting & Commerce Syllabus 2024: Subjects, Semester-wise Syllabus PDF, Top Colleges, Books
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Commerce is a popular field of study among students after Class 12. Those who have an interest in financial information/transactions, trading of economic value, etc. often consider studying Commerce subjects after Class 12. The Commerce course can be pursued at the undergraduate as well as postgraduate level. UG level Commerce courses offered to aspirants include BCom, BBA, CA, CS, BBA LLB, BBM, BSc, etc. At the PG level, popular Commerce programs are MCom, MBA, MPhil, MSc, etc. Generally speaking, UG courses in Commerce are of three years duration whereas; PG and Doctoral programmes are of two years duration.
The Commerce subjects broadly cover various facets of Accounting, Business, Management, Finance, and Banking domains whilst equipping the students with managerial skills, thus enhancing employment opportunities. In this article, Shiksha brings you a detailed account on the Commerce subjects, specialisations and colleges.
- List of Commerce Subjects
- 1.1 List of Commerce Subjects: UG-Level
- 1.2 List of Commerce Subjects: PG-Level
- Top Commerce Specialisations
- Top Commerce Colleges in India
- FAQs Related to Commerce Course
List of Commerce Subjects
As mentioned above, the commerce course can be pursued at various levels such as undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. The courses are available in full-time, part-time and online modes of education.
List of Commerce Subjects: UG-Level
The undergraduate Commerce syllabus is spread across six semesters. Each semester has various Commerce subjects which deal with management studies. Check out the table below to know a few of the Commerce subjects offered at the undergraduate degree level:
Commerce Course |
Commerce Subjects |
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1. Financial Accounting 2. Company Law 3. Indirect Tax Laws 4. Auditing and Corporate Governance 5. Fundamentals of Financial Management 6. Business Organisation and Management 7. Elective Courses such as Macroeconomics, Foreign Exchange Markets, etc. 8. Language: English/Hindi/Modern Language |
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1. Environmental Studies 2. Financial Accounting 3. Business Laws 4. Corporate Laws 5. Corporate Accounting 6. Business Mathematics 7. Auditing and Corporate Governance 8. Indirect Tax Laws 9. Principles of Marketing 10. Income Tax Law and Practice 11. Computer Applications in Business 12. Human Resource Management |
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1. Introduction to Business Studies 2. Business Accounting 3. Principles of Macroeconomics 4. Business Communication 5. Business Mathematics 6. Organization Behaviour 7. Management Accounting 8. Elements of IT 9. Operations Research 10. Business Law 11. Fundamentals of Quality Management |
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BA in Business Economics |
1. Economics of Firm Strategy 2. Economics of Money and Banking 3. Managerial Economics 4. Basic Financial Accounting 5. Entrepreneurial Development 6. Marketing 7. Statistics for Business Analytics 8. Macroeconomics 9. Fiscal Economics 10. International Economics 11. Financial Markets 12. Indian Economics and Economic Reforms |
List of Commerce Subjects: PG-Level
Commerce syllabus for post-graduation programmes is spread across four semesters. Every semester has various Commerce subjects based on the course and programme. Check out the table below to know a few of the Commerce subjects for PG-level courses:
Commerce Course |
Commerce Subjects |
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1. Business Statistics 2. Managerial Economics 3. Managerial Accounting 4. Financial Planning 5. Organisational Theory and Behaviour 6. Quantitative Techniques for Business 7. Financial Management and Policy 8. Marketing Management 9. Legal Aspects of Business 10. Global Strategic Management 11. Entrepreneurship 12. Corporate Governance, Ethics and Social Responsibility of Business |
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MA (Hons) in Economics |
1. Economic History of India 2. Principles of Economics 3. Sociology 4. Indian Economy Since Independence 5. Micro Economics 6. Development Economics 7. Accounting and Financial Management 8. Statistics for Economic Analysis 9. Data Base of Indian Economy and Computer Analysis of Data 10. Economics of Public Finance 11. Economics of Agriculture 12. Basics of Financial Markets |
1. Organizational Behaviour 2. Economics 3. Marketing Management 4. Information Technology 5. Business Communication 6. Behavorial Science 7. Foreign Business Language 8. Research Methodology 9. Company Report 10. Productions and Operations Management 11. Accounting and Finance 12. Human Resource Management |
Top Commerce Specialisations
The Commerce course is offered across various specialisations, wherein the students can learn different Commerce subjects. The most popular Commerce specialisations are Accounting, Finance and Banking. Check out the table below to know the Commerce specialisations offered by various Commerce colleges in India:
Top Commerce Specialisations |
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Accounting and Finance |
Banking and Finance |
Banking and Insurance |
Accounting and Taxation |
Actuarial Science |
Business Administration |
Applied Economics |
Financial Accounting |
Human Resources |
Entrepreneurship |
Auditing |
Investment Banking |
Top Commerce Colleges in India
Refer to the table below to know the top Commerce colleges in India.
List of Top Commerce Institute/University in India |
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FAQs Related to Commerce Course
Q: What are the Commerce subjects available in India?
Q: Which are the Commerce subjects offered in BCom?
Q: Which are the top Commerce specialisations?
Q: Is mathematics necessary for all Commerce courses?
Q: Which are the top recruiters that hire Commerce graduates?
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Answered 6 hours ago
Admission Procedure to Guru Nanak Dev University College for B.Com Course :-
Eligibility: Firstly, be sure that you meet eligibility, which generally completes the 12th grade from a recognised board with a minimum percentage. Specific criteria may vary, so check college website or contact them for th
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 8 hours ago
Admission to BCom programme at Shri Binzani City College is completely merit-based. Candidates are offered direct admission based on their past academic merit obtained in the last qualfying exam. The minimum eligibility criteria for BCom programme is to pass Class 12 from a recognised board.
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 8 hours ago
Shri Binzani City College offers a full-time BCom programme across two specialisations. These are
- BCom (Marathi)
- BCom (CA)
Candidates can apply for the programme on the college's official website.
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 9 hours ago
To be eligible for the BCom programme offered at Shree Medha Degree College, students must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board. Candidates must have obtained a minimum aggregate of 50% in their Class 12 exams. As admissions are entirely merit-based, students need not appear for any entrance
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 11 hours ago
It offers specializations in Accounting, Finance, Marketing and Banking. Besides, students can also pursue integrated professional certifications like ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) or CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) which would give an international edge
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 14 hours ago
SMS Varanasi BBA course syllabus includes various subjects spread across different domains of Management. Check out the below list to know some of the subjects taught in the course:
- Business Environment
- Book Keeping & Accounting
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Marketing Management
- Human Resource Managemen
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 23 hours ago
The BCom programme integrated with ACCA at Symbiosis College integrates regular B.Com studies with the ACCA qualification. The students will study 13 ACCA papers, of which 6 are exempted based on college evaluations. The remaining 7 papers will be completed during the second and third years with bot
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
A semester of a B.Com. programme at Amity University in Lucknow costs about INR 61,000. Students who receive higher than 75% on their 12th grade examinations can apply for scholarships that will save them up to 25% on tuition.Furthermore, the university provides first-rate amenities like smart class
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 hours ago
The eligibility criteria for admission to the B.Com programme at Akash Group of Institutions, Bangalore, typically include:
- Academic Qualification: Candidates must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- Minimum Percentage: A minimum aggregate score of 50% is gener
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
GN Group of Institutes offers decent placements to its BCom students annually. As per the latest report, the highest package offered to the BCom batch 2022 during GN Group of Institutes BCom placements 2022 stood at INR 18 LPA. The same is tabulated below:
Particulars | BCom Placement Statistics (2022) |
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the highest package | INR 18 LPA |
Answered Yesterday
Yes, Gurugram University offers refund policy on the admission fee. If the admission of the students is cancelled by the University for no fault of his/her, the fees and other dues paid by him will be refunded except the Admission Fee. Further, in case of withdrawal of admission, candidates will be
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Hii, To get your certificate for the B.Com (Hons.) in Accountancy from Binayak Acharya College, you should follow the official procedure at Khallikote University, as the college is affiliated with it. Typically, certificates are issued through the college's examination office after all required proc
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Yes, you can apply for admission in 2025 based on your GMAT score from February 2024, as most MBA colleges accept GMAT scores valid for up to 5 years. Admissions depend on the specific requirements of the colleges you target, such as score cutoffs, work experience, and interview performance. For ex
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Answered Yesterday
Gurugram University offers a BCom course integrated with the MCom course. The undergraduate programme combines a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree with a Master of Commerce degree lasting five academic years. The cousre curriculum covers subjects related to commerce, finance, management, accounts,
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered Yesterday
Yes, there are scholarships for the Scheduled Caste Category students at Gurugram University. The university offers the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme of GOI for the welfare of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste Category. As per letter No.3/44-2012 Sch. (2) dated 18.06.2013 of the Director
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Answered Yesterday
Yes, there are seat reservation for the offered courses at Gurugram University. The university follows the seat reservation policy as per the Reservation Policy of Haryana Govt. Candidates can find below the seat inatake as per the reservation policy:
Category | Seat Intake |
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All India Open Category | 15 % of Sanctioned Intake |
EWS | 10% of State Quota |
SC | 20% of State Quota |
BCA | 16% of State Quota |
BCB | 11% of State Quota |
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered Yesterday
Gurugram University offers a total of 60 seats for the BCom course. The university also provides the BCom course via its affiliated colleges. The seats offered via other colleges are as tabulated below:
Institutes | Seats |
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Government College for Girls | 160 |
FORE Academy of Management Education | 60 |
*This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 2 days ago
To get admission to the Gurugram University BCom course candidates are required to have a valid qualification: Class 12 examination from Board of School Education, Haryana or of any other Board recognised as equivalent thereto, with a minimum of 45% aggregate (42.75% in case of SC/ST/ Divyang candid
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Gurugram University BCom application fee must be paid during the application process. Candidates can find below the Gurugram University BTech fees for 2025:
Category | Application Fee |
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General Category | INR 1000 |
Scheduled Caste, Backward Class of Haryana, EWS | INR 250 |
*This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 2 days ago
BCom admission at Himalayan University is provided to applicants who fulfil the preset eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria require applicants to have passed Class 12 with PCM or Commerce subjects. The university shortlists the eligible applicants based on their Class 12 merit or CUET UG s
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Himalayan University grants admission to its BCom course based on the aspirants' performance in Class 12 or CUET UG. In order to secure admission at the university, candidates must register and apply for their desired programme by visiting the university's official website. Before applying, candidat
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Himalayan University BCom application process is conducted online on the university's official website. The steps included in the admission process are as follows:
Step 1: Visit the Himalayan University's official website.
Step 2: Click on the 'Admission' tab displayed on the homepage.
Step 3: Click on
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Gurugram University admission to the BCom course will open soon for the academic year 2025. The university recently concluded the admission procedure for 2024. The last dates for MCom admission was on September 3, 2024 when the merit list for open counselling for the MCom course admission was out.
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 2 days ago
The last date to apply for BCom admission at Himalayan University varies yearly. As of now, the university has not specified the last date to apply for course admission. As the eligibility and selection criteria for the course is based on the applicants' merit in Class 12, it can be said that the
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
No, Gurugram University does not accept any entrance exam for admission to the BCom course. Admission to the BCom+MCom integrated course is based on the last qualifying exam: Class 12 examination with a minimum of 45% aggregate (42.75% in case of SC/ST). Gurugram University offers BCom as an integra
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 2 days ago
Himalayan University has specified the eligibility requirements for all its courses. To take admission to the university's BCom and BCom (Hons) courses, applicants must have passed Class 12 in the stream of Science (PCM) or Commerce. Further, candidates must submit the required documents supporting
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, the BCom course is available at Gurugram University. The BCom course is available as an integrated course lasting for five years. The integrated course is a combination of a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree and a Master of Commerce (MCom) degree. The integrated course has a total of ten semes
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, Himalayan University offers a BCom in the full-time mode. The university also offers a BCom (Hons). The duration of these courses is three years. Both the courses are offered through the university's Faculty of Commerce. The eligiblity and admisison criteria for these courses is also the same.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Himalayan University provides placement support of up to 100% to BCom students. However, the university does not release course-specific placement reports. As per the information sourced from the Himalayan University reviews available on Shiksha.com, the highest package offered to BCom students in t
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
The BCom graduates of Himalayan University have several government job opportunities in the governement sector. Candidates seeking government jobs may have to appear for the competitive exams conducted by the recruiting organisations. Tabulated below are some common BCom career opportunities in the
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