Aim of the Course
The main goal of a Bachelor of Commerce B.Com. (Honors) (General) program is to provide students with a thorough understanding of essential accounting principles, financial management strategies, taxation nuances, and relevant business subjects. The carefully designed curriculum aims to prepare individuals for a prosperous career in commerce, equipping them with the necessary expertise to excel in the dynamic field of accounting and finance. Employing a comprehensive approach, the program seeks to empower students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, enabling them to emerge as capable and adaptable professionals in the realm of finance. The undergraduate programs are organized in accordance with the principles outlined in the National Education Policy 2020.
Duration of the Course
The typical duration of the B.Com. (Honors) (General) degree program is four years, organized into eight semesters. Students who wish to pursue a 3-year undergraduate program have the option to exit after finishing the third year. The additional year in an honours program usually involves more in-depth study, research, and a specialized focus on the chosen field, providing students with a higher level of expertise and qualification.
Eligibility for Admission
Candidates for admission into first year of the B.Com. (Honors) (General) Degree course shall be required to have passed the Higher Secondary Course Examination (+2)of any board or equivalent examination recognized by the Pondicherry University.
Age Limit
Candidates for admission into B.Com (Honors) (General) must have completed 17 years as on July for the Academic Year, should be below 21 years of age as on July of the year. In the case of physically handicapped, scheduled caste and scheduled tribe candidates, the age relaxation will be considered for three years as per norms.
Lateral Entry Admission(For the Academic year-2023-24 onwards)
Candidates who have passed Diploma in Commerce or Diploma in Modern Office Practice (Three year course) in First Class awarded by Directorate of Technical Education of Tamil Nadu or other states shall be admitted to the second year of B.Com (Corporate Secretaryship). Such candidates should not have completed 22 years of age as on 1st July of the academic year.
Applicants from outside Tamil Nadu State Board must obtain the eligibility certificate from the Pondicherry University before admission. Students studying in colleges affiliated to Universities other than the Pondicherry University can seek admission to B.Com on condition that they would adhere to the procedure laid down by the University in this regard.
Medium of Course
The medium of instruction is English Language.
Course of Study
The course of study for B. Com (Honors) (General) Degree shall comprise the following:
Part I – Language (For the First two years only: Any one of the Part I language at the option of the candidate. This includes Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Sanskrit, Telugu, French and Bengali). The syllabus and text books for the Language courses are as prescribed by Pondicherry University NEP guidelines from time to time.
Part II – English (for First two years only). The syllabus and text books for the English courses areas prescribed by Pondicherry University NEP guidelines from time to time.
Part III – Includes Major Disciplinary courses (MJD compulsory) and Minor Disciplinary courses, (MID choose as per requirement given in the course structure), Multi-Disciplinary courses (MLD compulsory), Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC), Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) (any one) and NEP value Added Course (I & II compulsory). The syllabus and textbooks for major courses are as prescribed by the Board of Studies in Commerce, Pondicherry University, from time to time
Semester I
Semester II
Semester - III
Semester – IV
Semester –V
Semester – VI
Semester – VII
Semester – VIII
Semester I
| CODE NO | TITLE OF THE COURSE |
|---|---|
| MJD-1 | Financial Accounting |
| MID-1 | Business Economics/ Financial Literacy / Business Environment |
| MLD-1 | Commercial Geography / Basics of Accounting |
| AEC-1 | Basic Language and Literature / Functional Language / Spoken Communication |
| AEC-2 | Basic Language and Literature / Functional Language / Spoken Communication |
| SEC-1 | Entrepreneurial Skills and Practices / Personality Dynamics / Computational Skills |
| VAC-1 | Environmental Education / Environmental Studies |
| VAC-2 | Understanding India |
Semester II
| CODE NO | TITLE OF THE COURSE |
|---|---|
| MJD-2 | Business Organisation and Management |
| MID-2 | Indian Economy / Principles of Insurance/ Economics of Transportation / MID-2(C)-Economics of Transportation |
| MLD-2 | Personal Finance |
| AEC-3 | Basic Language and Literature / Functional Language / Spoken Communication |
| AEC-4 | Basic Language and Literature / Functional Language / Spoken Communication |
| SEC-2 | Accounting In Excel / E-Filling / E-Commerce |
| VAC-2 | Health And Wellness / Yoga Education |
| VAC-2 | Digital Technology Education |
Semester - III
| CODE NO | TITLE OF THE COURSE |
|---|---|
| MJD-3 | Corporate Accounting |
| MJD-4 | Marketing Management |
| MLD | (Humanities & Social Sciences) – 3(A) – Business Communication / 3(B) – Basic Economics Concepts and Measurement / 3(C) – Basics of Accounting / 3(D) – French for Beginners / 3(E) – Commercial Geography / 3(F) – Introduction to Public Administration |
| MID-3(A) | Organizational Behaviour / MID-3(B): Basis of Logistics / MID-3(C): Environmental Legislation/WCM |
| AEC-5(A) | Basic Language and Literature / AEC-5(B). Functional Language / AEC-5(C). Spoken communication |
| AEC-6(A) | Basic Language and Literature / AEC-6(B). Functional Language / AEC-6(C). Spoken communication |
| SEC-3(A) | E-Banking Practices / SEC-3(B)-Tally-Prime / SEC-3(C)-Web Designing |
Semester – IV
| CODE NO | TITLE OF THE COURSE |
|---|---|
| MJD-5 | Cost Accounting |
| MJD-6 | Company Law |
| MJD-7 | Business Statistics |
| MID-4(A) | Business Law / MID-4(B): Foreign Trade / MID-4(C): Human Resource Accounting |
| AEC-7(A) | Basic Language and Literature / AEC-7(B). FunctionalLanguage / AEC-7(C). Spoken communication |
| AEC-8(A) | Basic Language and Literature / AEC-8(B). Functional Language / AEC-8(C). Spoken communication |
| Community Engagement |
Semester –V
| CODE NO | TITLE OF THE COURSE |
|---|---|
| MJD-8 | Management Accounting |
| MJD-9 | Income Tax Law &Practice |
| MJD-10 | Business Statistics |
| MID-5(A) | Computer Application in Business / MID-5(B):Service Marketing /MID-5(C): Accounting Information System |
| SEC–4 | Summer Internship |
Semester – VI
| CODE NO | TITLE OF THE COURSE |
|---|---|
| MJD-11 | Money and Banking |
| MJD-12 | Principles and Practice of Auditing |
| MJD-13 | Financial Management |
| MJD-14 | Goods and Service Tax |
| MID-6(A) | Investment Analysis / MID-6(B): Government Accounting / MID-6(C): Talent Management. |
Semester – VII
| CODE NO | TITLE OF THE COURSE |
|---|---|
| MJD-15 | Security Analysis &PortfolioManagement |
| MJD-16 | Corporate Tax Planning &Management |
| MJD-17 | Financial Statement Analysis |
| MID-7(A) | Business Ethics & Corporate Governance / MID-7(B) : Business Analytics / MID-7(C) : Contemporary Legal Framework |
| MID-8(A) | Digital Marketing / MID-8(B) : Corporate Social Responsibility / MID-8(C) : Rural Marketing |
Semester – VIII
| CODE NO | TITLE OF THE COURSE |
|---|---|
| MJD-19 | Project Management |
| MJD-20 | Derivatives and Risk Management |
| Research Project or MJD 20(A, B, C) | |
| MJD-20(A) | International Accounting |
| MJD-20(B) | International Taxation |
| MJD – 20(C) | Strategic Performance Management |
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