B.Com.
The Department of Commerce is a vibrant centre of academic excellence, dedicated to fostering innovation, professional growth, and holistic development. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to provide students with strong foundations in finance, accounting, taxation, business analytics, and computer applications, along with specialized training through the Prime Tally Certification course.
Overview
Guided by highly experienced faculty and strengthened through industry collaborations, the department ensures a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical exposure. Through seminars, workshops, internships, and skill-enhancement initiatives, students gain hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for careers in commerce, entrepreneurship, and research.
With a strong emphasis on academic rigor, ethical practices, and leadership development, the department is committed to nurturing future-ready professionals who can contribute meaningfully to the global economy while upholding the values of integrity, innovation, and social responsibility.
Duration & Fees
- Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters) – As per NEP 2020, students may exit with a Certificate (after 1 year), Diploma (after 2 years), or continue for the full 3-year Bachelor’s degree.
- Eligibility: Pass in 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board (Commerce stream preferred, but students from other streams are also eligible as per NEP guidelines).
- Mode: Full-time (regular)
- Programme Fee: 50,000 Rs Per Year
SAS
Scholarship
The School of Arts and Science provides a wide range of scholarships and financial assistance to support and encourage student excellence in academics and extracurricular activities:
- Merit Scholarships: Awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievements.
- Sports Scholarships: Granted to students who excel in sports at the state, national, or international level, National Level: 100%, State Level: 75%, District Level: 50%
- Tamil Nadu Government: Pudhumai Penn (Puthumai Pen) Scholarship: Aims to increase female enrolment in higher education and reduce dropouts/early marriage.
- Tamil Nadu Government: Naan Mudhalvan Scheme: To enhance employability of students in government and aided institutions.
- Offers skill training, career guidance, coding, English, and soft skills.
- First Graduate from the Family: 20%
SAS
Programme Highlights
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NEP 2020 Aligned Curriculum – Flexible choice-based learning with multiple exit and entry options (Certificate, Diploma, Degree, and Honours).
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Comprehensive Learning – In-depth knowledge in finance, accounting, taxation, business analytics, computer applications, and Prime Tally certification.
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Industry Collaboration – MoUs with Prime Tally Solution Bangalore and guest lectures, and internships to bridge the gap between academia and practice.
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Experienced Faculty – Qualified professors with strong academic backgrounds and industry expertise.
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Skill Enhancement – Seminars, workshops, value-added courses, and training in digital tools for employability.
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Holistic Development – Focus on leadership, communication skills, ethics, and social responsibility.
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Career Opportunities – Pathways into corporate jobs, entrepreneurship, higher studies, and research.
Programme Structure (Semester-Wise)
| Year / Semester | Core Courses (Commerce) | Ability Enhancement / Language | Skill Enhancement / Electives | Credits |
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| Year 1 – Semester I | Financial Accounting - I Principles of Management | Environmental Studies | – | 22 |
| Year 1 – Semester II | Financial Accounting - II Business Law | - | Information Technology in Business Lab | 23 |
| Year 2 – Semester III | Corporate Accounting - I, Company Law, | Financial Technology Lab | 26 | |
| Year 2 – Semester IV | Corporate Accounting - II, Auditing & Corporate Governance, | – | Commerce Practical | 25 |
| Year 3 – Semester V | Cost Accounting, Income Tax Law and Practice - I, | English for Communication | - | 22 |
| Year 3 – Semester VI | Management Accounting, Income Tax Law and Practice – II, Project | – | International Business / Organizational Behaviour | 22 |
- Career Prospects
- Programme Outcomes
- Placements & Recruiters
Graduates of the School of Arts and Science (Commerce programmes) are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies to pursue diverse career opportunities in both corporate and entrepreneurial domains.
- Accounting & Finance – Accountant, Auditor, Financial Analyst, Investment Banker, Tax Consultant.
- Banking & Insurance – Roles in commercial banks, NBFCs, insurance companies, and financial services.
- Business & Management – Business Analyst, HR Executive, Operations Manager, Marketing Executive.
- Information & Technology Applications – Careers in business analytics, ERP (Tally, SAP), and financial software.
- Entrepreneurship & Start-ups – Establishing independent ventures with guidance from incubation and entrepreneurship cells.
- Government & Public Sector – Opportunities in civil services, PSU banks, revenue departments, and other government agencies.
- Research & Higher Studies – Postgraduate degrees (M.Com, MBA, MCA, professional certifications like CA, CMA, CS, ACCA, CFA) and research leading to Ph.D.
By the end of the B.Com (General) programme at SAS, graduates will be able to:
- Disciplinary knowledge: Capable of demonstrating comprehensive knowledge and understanding of one or more disciplines that form a part of an undergraduate Programme of study
- Communication Skills: Ability to express thoughts and ideas effectively in writing and orally; Communicate with others using appropriate media; confidently share one‘s views and express herself/himself; demonstrate the ability to listen carefully, read and write analytically, and present complex information in a clear and concise manner to different groups.
- Problem solving: Capacity to extrapolate from what one has learned and apply their competencies to solve different kinds of non-familiar problems, rather than replicate curriculum content knowledge; and apply one’s learning to real life situations.
- Research-related skills: A sense of inquiry and capability for asking relevant/appropriate questions, problem arising, synthesising and articulating; Ability to recognise cause-and-effect relationships, define problems, formulate hypotheses, test hypotheses, analyse, interpret and draw conclusions from data, establish hypotheses, predict cause-and-effect relationships; ability to plan, execute and report the results of an experiment or investigation
- Leadership readiness/qualities: Capability for mapping out the tasks of a team or an organization, and setting direction, formulating an inspiring vision, building a team who can help achieve the vision, motivating and inspiring team members to engage with that vision, and using management skills to guide people to the right destination, in a smooth and efficient way.
Students of Commerce have been successfully placed in reputed organizations across various sectors:
- Banking & Financial Services – HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank.
- IT & Business Solutions – TCS
- Retail & E-commerce – Amazon, Flipkart, Reliance Retail.
- Others – Insurance companies, logistics firms, start-ups, and entrepreneurial ventures
Salary Range: Fresh graduates earn between ₹3 LPA – ₹6 LPA, depending on skills and specialization
FAQs
Programme Brochure
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Division | Faculty of Commerce |
| School Name | School of Arts and Science |
| Department Name | Department of Commerce |
| Programme Name | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com- General) |
Course Basket Overviews
| Course Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Programme Core (PC) | Courses dealing with foundations, depth, and breadth of Commerce and Business – Financial Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Company Law, Auditing and Corporate Governance, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting and Income Tax Law and Practice. |
| Programme Electives (PE) | Open electives that allow students to specialise in areas like Principles of Management, Banking Law and Practice, Principles of Marketing Insurance, Business Taxation and International Business. |
| University Core (UC) | Courses that reflect AVSAS values – leadership, ethics, sustainability, Indian Knowledge System, peace studies, yoga, life skills. |
| University Electives (UE) | Multidisciplinary courses across faculties, enabling cross-domain learning and holistic development. |
Programme Structure (Semester-Wise with Credits)
| Course | Course Type | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| Semester I | ||
| Tamil-I/Hindi – I | UG | 3 |
| English - I | UG | 3 |
| DSC – I : Financial Accounting - I | UG | 5 |
| DSE – I : Principles of Management | UG | 5 |
| AEC – I : Environmental Studies | UG | 4 |
| MDE - I : Introduction to Indian Knowledge Systems | UG | 1 |
| IKS – I : Teamwork and Collaboration | UG | 1 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
| Semester II | ||
| Tamil-II/Hindi-II | UG | 3 |
| English-II | UG | 3 |
| DSC – II: Financial Accounting - II | UG | 5 |
| DSC – III: Business Law | UG | 5 |
| SEC – I : Information Technology in Business Lab | UG | 3 |
| VEC – I : Arts and Handcraft | UG | 1 |
| MDE – II : Organic Farming | UG | 1 |
| DTC – I : Design thinking Course | UG | 1 |
| NLP – I : New Literacy Program | UG | 1 |
| Total Credits | 23 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester III | ||
| Tamil-III/Hindi - III | UG | 3 |
| English - III | UG | 3 |
| DSC – IV : Corporate Accounting - I | UG | 5 |
| DSC – V : Company Law | UG | 5 |
| DSE – II : Banking Law and Practice | UG | 5 |
| SEC – II : Financial Technology Lab | UG | 3 |
| IEC – I : Innovation Entrepreneurship Course | UG | 2 |
| Total Credits | 26 | |
| Semester IV | ||
| Tamil-IV/Hindi - IV | UG | 3 |
| English - IV | UG | 3 |
| DSC – VI : Corporate Accounting – II | UG | 5 |
| DSC – VII : Auditing and Corporate Governance | UG | 5 |
| DSE – III : Principles of Marketing | UG | 5 |
| SEC – III : Commerce Practical | UG | 3 |
| IKS – II : Indian Knowledge System in Town Planning and Governance | UG | 1 |
| Total Credits | 25 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester V | ||
| DSC – VIII : Cost Accounting | UG | 5 |
| DSC – IX : Income Tax Law and Practice – I | UG | 5 |
| AEC – II : English for Communication | UG | 4 |
| SDG – I : Sustainable Development Goals | UG | 1 |
| DMC – I : Disaster Management Course | UG | 1 |
| CI –I : Constitution of India | UG | 1 |
| RMC – I : Research Methodology | UG | 2 |
| IC – I : Internship Course | UG | 3 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
| Semester VI | ||
| DSC – X: Management Accounting | UG | 6 |
| DSC – XI: Income Tax Law and Practice - II | UG | 5 |
| DSC – XII : Project Work | UG | 5 |
| DSE – IV : Business Taxation | UG | 5 |
| MDE – III : Media Management | UG | 1 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
Total Programme Credits
- B.Com (General) (3 Years) – 140 Credits
Note: The programme structure of B.Com (General) is subject to periodic revisions in line with the decisions of the Academic Council, evolving trends in commerce and management, industry requirements, and accreditation standards. Any updates or changes will be communicated to students well in advance to ensure smooth academic progression.
