B.Com

B.Com or Bachelor of Commerce course is a three-year UG degree course recognised by the Universities Grants Commission (UGC). Along with the full-time delivery mode, one can also pursue Distance B.Com or Online B.Com course. B.Com is one of the most popular courses amongst the Class 12 graduates with the Commerce stream. As per the AISHE reports, with nearly 9.33 Lacs enrolment, B.Com has been the third most desired course in India after Class 12. Besides B.Com candidates can also pursue B.Com (Honours) if they wish for in-depth knowledge in the Commerce stream. The honours course is designed to offer knowledge in specialised subjects; while, the general B.Com course focuses on an overview of all the subjects under the umbrella of the Commerce stream. Apart from B.Com General or B.Com (Hons) several universities offer integrated B.Com courses; B.Com LL.B.Com MBA and B.Com CMA are a few of the integrated courses on offer. The three year B.Com course is divided into six semesters. Students pursuing the course can choose elective subjects of their choice in some semesters. Subjects taught during a B.Com degree course includes Financial Accounting, Business Laws, Economics, Taxation, Auditing, Cost Accounting, among others. With a B.Com degree, one get an option to start a career in related fields such as Finance, Accounting, Banking, Insurance, etc. The average starting salary of a B.Com graduate is INR 3 LPA. Besides B.Com a major chunk of students passing Class 12 with Commerce stream aspire for Chartered Accountancy, Company Secretaryship, and Cost Accounting. After completion of the B.Com course from a recognised institute, one can go for courses in teaching, advertising, journalism, mass communication, design, law, etc.
Top 5 B.Com Specializations for a Successful Career are:
B.Com in Economics.
B.Com in Law.
B.Com in Accounts and Finance.
As the name suggests, this course is related to the sectors of accountancy and finance.
B.Com in Marketing.
B.Com in Tourism and Travel Management.