DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

In today’s globalised and dynamic economic landscape, a deep and interdisciplinary understanding of the business environment is essential. At St Joseph’s College, Hassan, our B.Com programme is designed to meet this very need. The curriculum builds a strong academic foundation in core areas such as Accounting, Taxation, Economics, Statistics, and Auditing, while offering specialisations in Cost Accounting, Finance, Marketing, and Human Resource Management in the final semesters.

This three-year undergraduate programme is both challenging and rewarding, aimed at students with high aspirations and a keen interest in business and commerce. Beyond theoretical knowledge, the course nurtures critical thinking, analytical abilities, and practical skills necessary for the real world of work.

Our B.Com graduates are consistently sought after by employers for their well-rounded knowledge, professional competence, and positive attitude, giving them a distinct advantage in both employment and further academic pursuits.

Objectives of the B.Com Programme

The B.Com programme at St Joseph’s College, Hassan is designed with the following key objectives:

  • To provide strong conceptual knowledge and application skills in various domains of Commerce, enabling students to understand and navigate the complexities of today’s business world.
  • To sharpen students’ analytical thinking and decision-making abilities, preparing them to face real-world business challenges with confidence.
  • To build a solid academic foundation for students aspiring to pursue professional courses such as CA, ICWA, CFA, ACS, and MBA.
  • To equip students with the necessary skills and competencies to secure meaningful careers and placements in leading organisations.
  • To nurture entrepreneurship and managerial capabilities, empowering students to establish and effectively manage their own business ventures.
  • To develop ethical and socially responsible business professionals with a broad and interdisciplinary understanding of commerce, economy, and management.

Highlights

  • Student seminars, workshops and conferences are organized through the even and odd semesters, with guest speakers who have experience in the contemporary business ecosystem.
  • Bridge courses in Mathematics and Accounting are conducted to enable students from other disciplines to be seamlessly integrated into the framework
  • They will be trained in Tally, Excel and Advanced Excel to be on par with industry standards locally and in the global arena.
  • Students connect meaningfully with the working world through regular field trips. These visits provide students a thorough understanding of business skills and cultural education to make a mark in the industry .
  • At SJC Hassan, in addition to academic aspirations, holistic development of a student is its highest goal. And in order to achieve this, multiple social activities are conducted over the three year course, to develop a sense of community.

Teaching Pedagogy

  • Web based learning
  • Role Play and practical assignments
  • Guest lectures and seminars
  • Case study and presentations
  • Panel discussions and symposiums
  • Simulation activities

Potential Career Options

Upon successful completion of this programme, supplemented by additional education, experience, individual potential, and competencies, students will have career opportunities to become:

  • Business Accountant
  • Company Secretary (CS)
  • Subject Matter Expert in Commerce
  • Investment Banker
  • Management Accountant
  • Cost Accountant

B.COM Subjects for year I/II/III YEAR 2025-26

I SEMESTER BCOM
Sl No SUBJECT NAME Credit Hours
1 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting 5 5
2 Business Mathematics 5 5
3 Banking Law and Practice 5 5
4 Constitutional Values 2 2
5 Kannada 3 4
6 English 3 4

II SEMESTER BCOM
Sl No SUBJECT NAME Credit Hours
1 Advanced Financial Accounting 5 5
2 Fundamentals of Cost Accounting 5 5
3 Company law and practice 5 5
4 Environmental Studies 2 2
5 Kannada 3 4
6 English 3 4

III SEMESTER BCOM
Sl No SUBJECT NAME Credit Hours
1 Basics of Corporate Accounting 5 5
2 Income tax law & practice 5 5
3 Advanced Cost Accounting 5 5
4 Elective 1 – Financial institutions & market 3 3
5 Elective 2 – Logistics & Supply chain Management 3 3
6 Kannada 3 4
7 English 3 4

IV SEMESTER BCOM
Sl No SUBJECT NAME Credit Hours
1 Advance Corporate Accounting 5 5
2 Corporate Taxation 5 5
3 Business Statistics 5 5
4 Entrepreneurship Development 3 3
5 Elective 1 – International Business 3 3
6 Kannada 3 4
7 English 3 4

V SEMESTER BCOM
Sl No SUBJECT NAME Credit Hours
1 Financial Management 4 5
2 Income Tax Law & Practice- I 4 5
3 Principal & practice of Auditing 4 4
4 Elective 1 - Human Resource Development 3 3
5 Elective 2 - Financial institution & Market 3 3
6 GST - Law & Practice 3 4
7 Employability Skill 2 2

VI SEMESTER BCOM
Sl No SUBJECT NAME Credit Hours
1 Advance Financial Management 4 5
2 Income Tax Law & Practice- II 4 5
3 Management Accounting 4 5
4 Elective 1 – Customer Relationship Management 3 3
5 Elective 2 – Investment Management 3 3
6 Assessment of persons other than individuals & filing ITRs 3 4
7 Internship 2 2