B.Com
Commerce Course Overview
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) is a full time four- years UG course (as per National Education Policy 2021) affiliated to Bangalore City University. B.Com is one of the most popular courses among class 12 students and is the third most popular course in India opted by hundreds of students every year after class 12. Apart from B.Com, aspiring candidates can also study B. Com (Honours) if they want in-depth knowledge in commerce.
The Department of Commerce at RIBS Bangalore is the most prestigious and one of the largest departments. It is a leading Institute of Business Studies in Bangalore. With a proud history built on a mission to advance knowledge and learning to shape the future of the world, the institute combines accessibility and excellence at the Department of Commerce.
The in-house and unconventional classes provide the insights, ambitions and skills to develop better, simpler and more responsible business strategies.
This degree is designed to provide students with a broad range of accounting and management skills. Students are exposed to the elements of general business principles and take courses in finance, accounting, human resources, business management, marketing, statistics, economics, and information systems. With a reputation of being one of the leading Commerce Colleges in Bangalore, our B.Com program is designed to promote the various topics related to commerce and business in accordance with today’s global business environment and is subject to rigorous revision from time to time. The department follows the structure of the B.Com (Honors), where all students have the opportunity to choose different subjects according to their understanding and future prospects.
The Department of Commerce pushes the boundaries of knowledge and promotes lifelong success for our students and graduates. Committed to rigorous and relevant teaching, our programs inspire and educate responsible business leaders who drive innovation and lead change. We pride ourselves on providing the best in commerce and business that advances academic knowledge, enables excellence in business, and supports student learning.
| SI No. | TITLE OF THE COURSE |
| 1 | Language – 1 |
| 2 | Language – 2 |
| 3 | Financial Accounting |
| 4 | Management Principles and Applications |
| 5 | Principles of Marketing |
| 6 | Digital Fluency/Basics of Computer |
| 7 | Any one of the following: Accounting for everyone Personal finance and Planning |
| 8 | Yoga |
| 9 | Health and Wellness |
Value Added course for B.Com – CMA foundation Training
ABOUT CMA:
CMA Course Curriculum is designed to nurture young business leaders of tomorrow who can convert the dream of ‘MAKE IN INDIA’ into reality by taking strategic management decisions effectively in both the National and International arena. The Course Curriculum is based on International Standards set by IFAC (International Federation of Accountants) and IAESB (International Accounting Education Standards Board) and Initial Professional Development – Professional Skills (Revised) through IEG (International Educational Guidelines).
Commerce Program Structure
B.Com is a four-year undergraduate degree program and is divided into eight semesters. Students may select electives of their choice in some semesters. The subjects that students can learn during this degree program include financial accounting, business law, economics, taxation, auditing, and cost accounting. With a B. Com degree from RIBS- one of the best Commerce Colleges in Bangalore, one has an opportunity to begin a career in related fields such as finance, accounting, banking, insurance, etc.
The usual starting salary of a B.Com candidate is INR 3 LPA. After completing the B.Com course from RIBS- one of the top colleges in Bangalore for commerce one can opt for courses in teaching, advertising, journalism, mass communication, design, law, etc.
About the Best Commerce Course
- Eligibility Criteria for B.Com
- Pass in PUC or any other equivalent examination.
- Pass Certificate (10+2) of any discipline, recognized by the national level board/ council of any country.
- The candidates appearing for the annual examination of Class 12 or 2nd PUC are also eligible to apply.
- Concessional fees for SC /ST students and scholarships for meritorious students will be provided.
- Financial assistance & Scholarship
- The Institute offers financial assistance to needy students through the following options:
- Installment payment options
- Meritorious students receive a scholarship from the Ramaiah Institute of Business Studies. There is also the option of financial assistance through educational loans
- Fee waivers for financially disadvantaged students.
Commerce Course Syllabus
| SI No. | TITLE OF THE COURSE |
| 1 | Language – 1 |
| 2 | Language – 2 |
| 3 | Financial Accounting |
| 4 | Management Principles and Applications |
| 5 | Principles of Marketing |
| 6 | Digital Fluency/Basics of Computer |
| 7 | Any one of the following: Accounting for everyone Personal finance and Planning |
| 8 | Yoga |
| 9 | Health and Wellness |
| SI No. | TITLE OF THE COURSE |
| 1 | Language – 1 |
| 2 | Language – 2 |
| 3 | Advanced Financial Accounting |
| 4 | Business Mathematics OR Corporate Administration |
| 5 | Law and Practice of Banking |
| 6 | Environmental Studies |
| 7 | Any one of the following: Investing in Stock Markets Innovation Management |
| 8 | Sports |
| 9 | NCC/NSS/R&R (S&G)/Cultural |
| SI No. | TITLE OF THE COURSE |
| 1 | Language – 1 |
| 2 | Language – 2 |
| 3 | Corporate Accounting |
| 4 | Business Statistics |
| 5 | Cost Accounting |
| 6 | Artificial Intelligence |
| 7 | Any one of the following: Project Management Good Governance Advertising Skills Entrepreneurship Skills |
| 8 | Sports |
| 9 | NCC/NSS/R&R (S&G)/Cultural |
| SI No. | TITLE OF THE COURSE |
| 1 | Language – 1 |
| 2 | Language – 2 |
| 3 | Advanced Corporate Accounting |
| 4 | Costing Methods and Techniques |
| 5 | Business Regulatory Frameworks |
| 6 | Constitution of India |
| 7 | Any one of the following: Risk Management Digital Marketing Creativity and Innovation Sustainable Development |
| 8 | Sports |
| 9 | NCC/NSS/R&R (S&G)/Cultural |
| SI No. | TITLE OF THE COURSE |
| 1 | Financial Management |
| 2 | Income Tax and Law Practice – 1 |
| 3 | Auditing and Assurance |
| 4 | One Elective from the Selected Group – 1 |
| 5 | GST Law and Practice |
| 6 | Cyber security/ Skill Enhancement Course |
| 7 | Internship |
| 8 | Sports |
| 9 | NCC/NSS/R&R (S&G)/Cultural |
| DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE –5TH SEMESTER | ||
| SI No. | ACCOUNTING | FINANCE |
| 1 | Ind AS and IFRS | Financial Markets and Intermediaries |
| SI No. | TITLE OF THE COURSE |
| 1 | Management Accounting |
| 2 | Income Tax Law and Practice – 2 |
| 3 | Entrepreneurship Development |
| 4 | One course from the Selected Elective Group |
| 5 | Any one of the following: Basics of Spreadsheet Modelling Report on study of Startups and Innovative Business Ideas |
| 6 | Internship |
| 7 | Professional Communication |
| 8 | Yoga |
| 9 | Health and Wellness |
| DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE –6TH SEMESTER | ||
| SI No. | ACCOUNTING | FINANCE |
| 1 | e-Business & Accounting | Investment Management |
| 2 | Accounting for Services Sector | Global Financial Systems and Practices |
| 3 | Accounting for Government and Local Bodies | Risk Management |
| SI No. | TITLE OF THE COURSE |
| 1 | International Business |
| 2 | Advanced Business Statistics |
| 3 | Advanced Financial Management |
| 4 | One Course from the selected Elective Group |
| 5 | ERP Applications |
| 6 | Research Methodology |
| DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE –7TH SEMESTER | ||
| SI No. | ACCOUNTING | FINANCE |
| 1 | Forensic Accounting | Corporate Structuring |
| SI No. | TITLE OF THE COURSE |
| 1 | Financial Reporting |
| 2 | Strategic Financial Management |
| 3 | Business Analytics OR Data Analysis and Decision Sciences |
| 4 | Managing Digital Platforms |
| 5 | Research Projects/Internship with Viva- Voce OR Elective Paper (Two Courses from the Selected Elective Group) |
| 6 |
| DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE –8TH SEMESTER | ||
| SI No. | ACCOUNTING | FINANCE |
| 1 | Innovations in Accounting | Corporate Valuation |
| 2 | Accounting Information System | Analysis of Financial Statements |