Why you should pursue Bachelors of Commerce (BCom) from PIMR

Graduation is an important step in every student’s career. For the ones interested in gaining financial knowledge, analytical skills in the commerce field, and in-depth knowledge in fields such as accounting, finance, marketing, Bachelor of Commerce is the right undergraduate programme to pursue.

What is a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) course?

Bachelor of Commerce is one of the widely pursued UG courses after senior schooling. The programme has a duration of three years, expanded into six semesters covering a number of subjects, such as Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Science, International Business, Management, Human Resources, etc.

Students who are interested in Accounting, Mathematics, and Data can definitely choose this course, as it constitutes largely the principles of numbers and data recording. Different career opportunities in this field encourage BCom graduates to participate in the fields of Corporations, Startups, MNCs, and even jobs under the Government sector.

Scope of Bachelors of Commerce (BCom) course:

1. Pursue Higher Education-

Individuals at PIMR are always encouraged to pursue higher studies. In the field of Commerce, where the supply-side of students are more than the demand side, one has to edge their skills a little further to land on the cushiony start of the career path. One can apply for a Master of Commerce (MCom) or Master of Business Administration (MBA). MCom is a postgraduate programme focusing on commerce, accounting, management, and economics-related subjects. The course includes two years of full-time study and after completion of this course, job opportunities increase by manifold. Based on specialisations, students can find employment in financial services, marketing, project management, etc. Oftentimes, they also work in general management and business consulting firms. 

2. Chartered Accountancy (CA):

Chartered Accountant is one of the best career choices after graduating from BCom. A student can enroll in the CA programme right after completing school, unlike the MBA course for which a minimum undergraduation is required. The duration of this course is three years, and it can land the candidates into multinational companies, and one can also become a practicing CA at their own firm.

3. Company Secretary (CS):

Company Secretary (CS) is one of the most essential requirements in an organisation. They are responsible for managing all the legal aspects of a firm/organisation. Their role includes taking care of a company’s tax returns, maintaining tax records, offering actionable advice to the board of directors, and ensuring that all the legal and statutory regulations are followed. 

4. Business Accounting and Taxation (BAT):

The course of BCom is meticulously outlined by industry experts to refine aspirants to become industry-ready for accounting job roles. The learning modules of the course comprise topics such as financial reporting using finalization of financial statements, direct taxation, ERP software, Goods and Service Tax (GST), payroll components ESIC, and MIS reporting.

There are many more global career options available after graduating from BCom,  such as Certified Financial Planner, Financial Risk Manager, ACCA, US- CMA, CPA, etc. Opportunities are never ceasing in the field of accounting and with the sector booming with the rapid up-gradation in technologies, professionals with the knowledge of numbers are going to be in much more demand than before.

Why BCom from PIMR UG?

• PIMR is thrice accredited by NAAC with the highest grade ‘A++’, and has one of the best placement records in the Central India region, inviting companies from all over the world.
• The institute offers the degree programme with ACCA (UK) and BFSI certification. B.Com with BFSI is a 100% placement-oriented course along with an internship, wherein the students will be provided one year paid internship while studying at the college. These courses make the student industry-ready.
• The curriculum is planned in such a way that it blends the most significant issues and knowledge of the finance world. The program helps students understand and evaluate various systems, policy frameworks, and strategies needed to administer the rapid changes in the globally-oriented market environment.
• At PIMR, the syllabus for BCom is designed to give relevant focus on strengthening the employability skills, rationalizing, aptitude, and communication abilities of the students.

• Study Exchange Programmes are conducted by the college to help students study in the US, UK, New Zealand, Australia, and many other countries. With this, linguistic training in French, Spanish, and other foreign summer internships are also provided to students from different countries. 
• Year-end placement festivals and campus drives for placements are programmed each year with much excitement.
• PIMR is committed to providing quality education of global standards with world-class state of art infrastructure. 

• BCom (Hons) programme is designed to facilitate students with the necessary understanding, skills, and abilities to analyze and incorporate the present and the dynamic realities of the business areas of any field. This programme aims at introducing conceptual and solid knowledge to provide students to manage enterprises and organisations and develop them to drive and face the challenges of tomorrow. It also stimulates the students to explore the world of technology and digitisation in the relevant field as conceived by scholars and policymakers. Further, this course is intended to help cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and abilities among students.

Program Outcomes:

• To instill the students with the understanding and aptitude of the business world and its various issues. It also increases the skill and ability to develop a problem-solving method towards the concerns which accompany the dynamism related to the business world.
• To help develop technically conscious minds of the future business administrators and tycoons. To encourage them to make decisions, and heighten the employability of the students.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding and problem-solving abilities through innovation and creativity in various functional areas.
• Develop effective communication through presentation and report writing.
• PIMR is a great academic institution to kick start your bright career. Come, join one of the best institutes in Central India.

About the author

Dr Sukhjeet Matharu is the HOD at Prestige Institute of Management and Research, UG Campus. She holds over 13 years of rich academic experience.  

Note: The views expressed in this article are solely author’s own and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha