B.Com. (Hons.)
Bachelor of Commerce Honours

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B.Com. (Hons) or Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) is an undergraduate commerce (accounts) course. Bachelor of Commerce Hons. covers the study of principles of accounting, economic theory, micro and macroeconomics, money and banking systems, knowledge about business, trade and its characteristics and policies involved, etc. Simply, B.Com. (Hons) is a graduate degree program that focuses on the systematic study of the concepts of Accountancy, Business Studies, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Banking, Law, Taxation, Marketing, Management Studies, etc. The duration of the course is three years and the syllabus is divided into papers.

B.Com. Hons Eligibility

• The basic eligibility criterion for pursuing B.Com. (Hons) degree is qualifying 10+2 or equivalent examination in any stream from a recognised board of the country.
• Students must have studied and passed in any one of the subjects viz, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics or Mathematics at intermediate level.

B.Com. Hons Syllabus

The below given syllabus is provided by the Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

B.Com. Hons Colleges

• Osmania University
• Rajiv Gandhi University
• Aditi Mahavidyalaya
• Maharishi Markandeshwar University

Suitability of B.Com. Hons Course

• Participants who want to take a deep and broad understanding of the marketing field both nationally and internationally along with skills required to become effective marketers in all the areas of marketing are suitable for it.
• Candidates who have the ability of thinking about principles, to conduct solid marketing research, to manage marketing positions, and to offer sound marketing advice to their employers or clients also a good suit for it.

How is B.Com. Hons Course Beneficial?

• After successful completion of B.Com. (Hons) degree course, one can either carry on further studies i.e. M.Com., MBA, etc or can look for a career in banking, finance, auditing, or accountancy, in both the government as well as private sector.
• B. Com. (Hons) degree holders are also eligible for various jobs in banks and other financial institutions.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Commerce prepares a graduate for a wide variety of careers dealing with the flow of money, from accountant to investment banker, money manager to personal finance consultant.

Career Options / Job Opportunities

Besides being eligible for further higher studies in the field of Commerce and subsequently taking up the job of lecturer / teacher in several universities and colleges after attaining higher qualifications, a student acquiring B.Com. (Hons) degree can study for Chartered Accountancy and Company Secretary-ship also.

B.Com. Hons Job Types

• Accounts Assistant            
• Assistant Accountant           
• Accountant
• Business Analyst
• Cashier/Teller
• Corporate Analyst
• Executive Assistant
• Finance Manager  
• Financial Analysts
• Investments Analyst
• Investment Banker
• Market Analysts
• Marketing Manager
• Money Manager
• Operations Manager
• Personal Finance Consultant
• Risk Analyst
• Securities Analyst
• Senior Accountant                          

B.Com. Hons Employment Areas

• Various Corporate Sectors in their Marketing and Accounts Sections
• Finance, Commerce and the Banking Sectors
• Research Associates with Economic Consulting Firms
• Economic Consulting Jobs
• Customs Department
• Import / Export Companies

B.Com. Hons Related Courses

• B.Com. (Hons.) (Accountancy)
• B.Com. (Hons.) (Accounting and Finance)