The best practices of the department include-

• Continuous Internal Assessment for all programmes

• Paper by research for MCom 

• Teaching practice for a minimum of 30 hours for MCom 

• Research publication and paper presentation for MCom/ BCom Hons/ BCom SFH

• Industry Interactions and career guidance for all programmes

• NET coaching available 

• Skill enhancement courses available for all programmes

• Various Clubs and activities for all programmes

• Mental health and holistic development

• Research mentoring and Journal Club 

• Peer Mentoring - Faculty & Students 

Admission FAQs 

Difference between BCom, BCom Hons, BCom Hons SF?

BCOM: Provides a strong foundation level understanding of the functioning of business organizations and commercial transactions. There is an option to complete CMA  (US) or CISI (UK) certifications. 

BCOM HONS: Equip students with advanced knowledge in the areas of Finance & Investment and Banking & Insurance. It is compulsory to complete one level of CMA / CISI certification.

BCOM SF HONS: Build professional expertise in financial planning, analysis, control, decision support, and professional ethics. It is compulsory to complete full CMA certification.

Difference between CMA and CISI?

CMA is a US based paper, whereas CISI is a UK based paper. It completely depends on the choice of the student, which one to opt for, based on his/her interest and future plans. Both courses are highly respected and valued. The CISI course can be completed while the student is in Christ, but the CMA programme needs to be continued as it requires at least 2 years of professional experience in the field of Finance or Accounting, post graduation and clearing both the parts of examinations.

What are the Elective choices offered in BCom Vs BCom Hons?

BCOM ELECTIVES: 

1. Finance and Accounting

2. Banking and Insurance

3. HR and Marketing

BCOM HONS ELECTIVES:

1. Finance and Investment

2. Banking and Insurance

How many credit points does each course in the department offer?

BCOM offers 140 credits whereas BCOM HONS offers 152 credits in which core subjects carry 4 credits and others carry 2 or 3 depending upon the course.

Is it difficult for a student with a non-commerce background to cope with subjects like accounting and business math?

No, it is not difficult for non-commerce background students to cope with subjects like accounting and business math as bridge courses are provided by the Department at the beginning of the semester.

How can they take professional courses like CMA in BCom?

At the end of the first year, students get a choice to choose between CISI and CMA, if they wish to pursue these professional courses. The classes and exams are held differently from the normal working schedule of the Department. 

What is the difference between BCOM and BCOM Morning?

Both the courses follow the same pattern in terms of syllabus and methods of teaching. The only difference comes when there are physical classes, i.e BCOM Morning working hours from are from 6:30 AM - 12:00 PM.

Why is there no marketing subject/specialisation in BCOM HONS?

Marketing is there as a subject in the Fourth Semester of BCom Hons Programme to impart knowledge in all the fields of Commerce and Management to the students. But it is not available as a specialization because it is a unique course with Finance as the core subject. Hence, only Finance and Banking electives are offered in BCom Hons.

What do you mean by strategic finance?

Strategic Finance stands for this course because this course is integrated with CMA (Certified Management Accountant) which gives you the opportunity to pursue a career in finance and accounting and auditing as well.

What is an integrated course?

An integrated course is a course in which you don't have extra classes out of the normal college hours for the professional paper. The classes are conducted within normal college hours (9 AM to 4 PM). This course, unlike other courses like B.Com, B.Com Honours, Professional or BBA F&A doesn’t require you to sit for extra classes. The professional papers are taught within the official college hours of 9 to 4 and all the curriculum of CMA is divided into several subjects and you get credits for those subjects like other subjects. Semester 2: Part 1 (Cost Management and Control, ). Semester 3: Part 1 (External Financial Reporting), Part 2 (Financial Decision Making 1). Semester 4: Part 2 (Financial Decision Making 2). CIAs and all other project and activity work is conducted like other subjects.

Is it mandatory to take up CMA or CISI while doing Bcom(hons) ? Is mathematics a subject included in the syllabus?

It is mandatory if you want to take up finance elective, otherwise it is not.

Mathematics is a subject included in the syllabus. It relates to the financial and business mathematics and is of a foundational level. Those from non-commerce backgrounds will be provided with bridge courses in subjects that they have not previously studied, such as mathematics. 

What are the subjects in CMA?

The CMA Curriculum involves two parts: Part 1 and 2. Part 1 content includes: External Financial Reporting and Decisions; Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting; Performance Management; Cost Management; Internal Controls; Technology and Analytics. Part 2 content includes: Financial Statements Analysis; Corporate Finance; Decision Analysis; Risk Management; Investment Decisions; Professional Ethics. This content is covered in 3 semesters of the course. Semester 2: Part 1 (Cost Management and Control, ). Semester 3: Part 1 (External Financial Reporting), Part 2 (Financial Decision Making 1). Semester 4: Part 2 (Financial Decision Making 2). CIAs and all other project and activity work is conducted like other subjects.Apart from the CMA content, Audit is also taught which is a part of CPA (Certified Public Accountant of USA). Audit as a subject is taught in the fourth semester.

How is Bcom Strategic Finance different from Bcom Honors? / Why should I go for Bcom SF instead of Bcom Honors?

It gives you a chance to prepare for CMA during the normal college hours and there’s no extra burden to prepare for it, unlike other courses where CMA is taught after the normal college hours of 9 to 4, if taken. Also, in this course, there is a compulsory requirement for 3 months summer internship in the field of finance and accounting. Every Saturday, there’s activity hours where the juniors and seniors jointly participate to do activities for professional well-being such as guest lectures, financial discussions etc. The students are also required to become a part of IMA Student Chapter of Christ University, which is the first student chapter in India, coming under the Bangalore Chapter. There are also other activities like outbound training (trekking or other extracurricular activities) and industrial visits. This course equips the students with professional qualities such as financial reporting, auditing, internal controls, planning, budgeting, and corporate finance which is the core of finance.

Do we have an option to change certification from CMA to CPA?

CPA and CMA are two different professional courses. CPA refers to Certified Public Accountant which is equivalent to Indian CA and CMA refers to Certified Management Accountant which is equivalent to Indian CMA. One cannot change the certification from CMA to CPA. However, after doing CMA, it becomes easier to pursue CPA because the contents are similar to an extent and CMA creates a base for CPA. Also, Audit, one of the 4 subjects of CPA is taught in this course which is again a foundation stone for the students wishing to pursue CPA.

What additional perks do students of SF have?

The CMA certification is less complicated in terms of papers as there are just two papers of 500 marks each unlike CIMA or CISI which is offered in other courses. There’s also an opportunity to become a part of IMA Bangalore Chapter, which is the biggest IMA professional chapter in India and second in the world. The students can also volunteer and participate in the conferences and other activities of the chapter and create a professional network. Recently, Christ University has also come up with its own IMA Student Chapter, which is the first student chapter in India and the students pursuing B.Com. Strategic Finance are encouraged to participate in the chapter activities and competitions.