B.Com Honours Course

Bachelor of Commerce with Honours (B. Com (Honours)) is a three years undergraduate degree. It is spread over 6 semesters, with the final semester based on the candidate’s chosen stream of study. This course deals with the aspects and foundation of "Commerce" and Trade principles. It is important for any organization or venture in terms of growth and prospects. Candidates who have passed 12th examinations are eligible to get admission in this course. The program has been designed to offer a wide range of managerial skills, while at the same time building competence in a particular area of business. During the course, impart knowledge of various subjects such as Accounting, Economic theory, Money, and Banking system. After completion of the course, graduates can work as a Financial consultant or a Business advisor.

B.Com. Honours: Specializations

Some of the major Specializations of B.Com Hons. course are:

B.Com. Honours Accountancy
B.Com Honours Accounting and Finance

Highlights of B. Com (Hons.)

Degree	Bachelors
Full Form	Bachelor of Commerce [Hons.]
Duration	Course Duration of Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] {Hons.} is 3 Years.
Age	No specific age limit
Minimum Percentage	50%
Subjects Required	10+2 from a Recognized Educational Board
Average Fees Incurred	Rs 4,600 - 1 L per annum
Similar Options of Study	B.Com, B.B.A, B.B.M, B.B.S, B.M.S, C.A, C.S, C.M.A etc.
Average Salary Offered	Rs 4.4 L per annum
Employment Roles	Financial Analyst, Finance Manager, Account Executive, Executive Assistant, Chartered Accountant, Research, Accountant, Operations Manager etc.
Placement Opportunities	J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (JPMCC), HDFC Bank Pvt Ltd, HSBC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Deloitte, American Express Co. (AMEX), Tata Consultancy Services Limited, Genpact, Accenture, EY (Ernst & Young) etc.

Why Choose B. Com (Hons.)?

In the world of scientific and technical, the demand for the Bachelor of Commerce graduates is increasing day by day. They play an important role in managing an organisation in terms of its rigid stability. Commerce stream is one of the trademarks in terms of the chain value system or in terms of finance and accounting, the value and importance of the same are non-negotiable. The candidates grab the theoretical as well as practical knowledge. Many job opportunities are available for commerce graduates.

Eligibility Criteria for B. Com (Hons.)

Before joining the course the first thing that should check the eligibility criteria. So the candidate must check whether he or she is eligible for the desired course or not. Before taking the admission, students should check out these criteria to get admissions.

Different interview and written examination are conducted by various institutes/universities to select the students.
Commerce, Science, as well as Arts stream students, can apply for this course.
Students should have completed Higher Secondary Certificate (10+2) qualification with a minimum aggregate score of 45% from a recognised board.
Most of the reputed colleges accept applications of candidates based on merit, some Universities require candidates to write an Entrance Exam for availing admission to the respective college.
Few universities such as Delhi University, Christ University Bangalore, Banaras University etc are some of the B.Com Honors colleges in India which offer the course.

Entrance Exams

Here we have shown a list of entrance exams which is held in the country for admission to the course are:

BHU Entrance exam which is conducted by Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
GGSIE entrance exam which is held by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi
NMIMS entrance exam which is administered by Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
JMIU entrance exam which is conducted by Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi

Admission Procedure-

Admission to the commerce course is based on the applicant performance in a relevant entrance test, and subsequent round of counselling.
Some colleges offer direct admission to students. Candidates can visit the college physically and fill the registration form.

Subjects and Syllabus

The major objectives of the course are to prepare students for successfully operating in and contributing to the modern world of business, as also for pursuing advanced research in the discipline. The course’s curriculum integrates theoretical and practical components of the study.

Semester I	Semester II
Business Organization and Management	Business Statistics
Financial Accounting (Part-A)	Fundamental of Computer & Information System: Part-A
Financial Accounting (Part-B)	Fundamental of Computer & Information System: Part-B
Financial Accounting (Part-C) Practical	Fundamental of Computer & Information System: Part-C (Practical)
Micro Economics-1	Micro Economics-2
Business Law	Corporate Laws
Hindi
Semester III	Semester IV
Business Mathematics	Indirect Tax
Income-Tax Law & Practice	Corporate Accounting
Macro Economics	Cost Accounting
Principles of Marketing	Human Resource Management
Inter-Disciplinary	Indian Economy-Performance and Policies
(English/Political Science/Mathematics)
Semester V	Semester VI
Management Accounting	International Business
Financial Management	Governance, Ethics & Social Responsibility of Business
(a) Auditing	(a) Business Communication
(b) E-Commerce (Part-A)	(b) Project Work
(b) E-Commerce (Part-B)	(a) Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Optional (option between part B and C)	Optional (one subject out of five given options)
(b) E-Commerce (Part-C) Practical	(b) Fundamentals of Investment
(a) Financial Markets, Institutions and Financial Services	(c) Consumer Relation & Customer Care
Optional (one subject out of five given options)	(d) Business Tax Procedure & Management
(b) Compensation Management	(e) Business Data Processing-II (Theory)
(c) Corporate Tax Planning	(e) Business Data Processing-II (Practical).

Top Institute

Here we have given a list of prestigious colleges that offer B. Com (Honours) course

Name of Institute	City	Average Fees
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College	Delhi	Rs 11,480
Chitkara Business School	Chandigarh	Rs 41,000
GITAM Institute of Management	Visakhapatnam	Rs 90,000
Alliance School of Business	Bengaluru	Rs 66,000
Loyola College, Chennai	Chennai	Rs 13,430
Christ University’	Bangalore	Rs 2,12,000
Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)	Delhi	Rs 29,800
Jagannath Institute of Management Sciences	Delhi	Rs 1,10,000
Satyawati College	Delhi	Rs 10,565
Maharaja Agrasen College	Delhi	Rs 11,000
Amity University Manesar	Gurgaon	Rs 58,000
JK Business School	Gurgaon	Rs 60,000
Gargi College	Delhi	Rs 8,055
Amity University Jaipur	Rajasthan	Rs 48,000
K. R. Mangalam University	Gurgaon	Rs 1,07,633
Ansal University - School of Management Studies	Gurgaon	Rs 79,000
Shivaji College	Delhi	Rs 16,080
Kalyani Mahavidyalaya	Nadia	Rs 2,100
Amity University	Lucknow	Rs 56,000
NMIMS	Mumbai	Rs 3,54,000

Career Prospects

Graduates who possess B. Com (honours) degree can get the job in government as well as private sector. You can work as Accountants and keep track of the profit and loss records of an organization, with proficiency and training in Basic Principles of Accountancy, Cost Accounting, and Management Accounting. Degree holders may also work as Tax Consultants or in the field of banking. Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost and Work Accountant (CWA), and Company Secretary (CS) are some other high-level profession in this field, besides financial services, marketing, project management, etc.

Employment Area-

Various Corporate Sectors (Marketing and Accounts Sections)
Research Associates with Economic Consulting Firm
Economic Consulting Jobs
Customs Department
Import/Export Companies
Finance, Commerce and the Banking Sector

Top Recruiters

Deloitte
EY
KPMG
PWC
Cognizant
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
WIPRO, etc.

Job Profiles

Business Analyst

Business Analysts play a vital role in any organisation. They are responsible for developing technical solutions for business-related problems in order to advance the company’s sales efforts, beginning with defining, analyzing, and documenting requirements.

Finance Officer

They are responsible for developing strategies for financial organizational by means of making recommendations in strategic thinking and direction, financial and accounting information, analysis, and establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.

Sales Analyst

Sales Analysts have deep knowledge about sales and marketing. They are responsible for preparing, collecting, and analyzing sales forecasts data in order to evaluate current sales goals. They investigate and estimate current economic conditions that may affect the organization's ability to sell its products or services in the marketplace.

Tax Accountant-

Tax Accountants gather information related to tax and prepare federal, State, and local tax returns for businesses, organizations, and individuals. They are highly skilled in business concepts and government regulations. Tax Accountants are involved in any controversy or audits that affect their clients.

Business Development Trainee

The main role of Business Development Trainee is to help the organization acquire new customers and sell additional products

Other job Profiles-

Accounts Assistant
Cashier/Teller
Corporate Analyst
Investments Analyst
Investment Banker
Market Analyst
Marketing Manager
Money Manager
Personal Finance Consultant
Risk Analyst
Securities Analyst
Senior Accountant

Remuneration package

Salary packages after pursuing B.Com (Hons.) are pretty good as the programme has good demand in the industry. B. Com graduates can start an entry-level job with an average package of Rs.25,000 to 45,000 per month. Salaries may vary depending on individual skills and college/university from where you have studied.