Program overview

The Department of Commerce imparts quality education in Commerce subjects including Accounting, Management, Finance, Banking & Insurance, Statistics, Marketing, Managerial Economics, and Computer Application and thereby provides human capital. We are also providing the following certificate courses:

Entry Requirements

Any candidate who passed the Plus Two from Kerala Higher Secondary Examination Board or Pre-Degree of M G University, Kottayam or that of any other recognized University or Examination Board in any State, recognised as equivalent to the Plus Two, Kerala Higher Secondary Examination Board with not less than 40% marks in aggregate is eligible for the admission. However, SC/ST, OBC and other eligible communities shall be given relaxation as per the M G University Rules and Guidelines.

Program Structure

The duration of B.Com (Computer Applications) program is three academic years with six semesters. Total number of courses for the whole B.Com program is 26. It is divided into four courses namely:

1. Common Courses
2. Complementary Courses
3. Core Courses
4. Optional Courses and
5. Open courses

Graduate attributes

Undergraduates in Commerce will have the attributes and skills such as academic excellence, research skills, etc. and will become active global citizens and leaders in the community and the society. The following are the graduate attributes of our students:

1. Analysis and evaluation of matters related to the commerce discipline in support of an argument, proposition or solution to problems in organisations and the society.
2. Strategic and critical thinking in relation to commerce and business related issues.
3. Research skills including the retrieval of information from variety of commerce, business, and economic sources.
4. Skills in the use of ICT in commerce, business and management through practical assignments, exercises and demonstration.
5. Ability to analyze commerce and business issues in the domestic and international contexts.

General Attributes

1. Engage confidently in career and research.
2. Communicate ideas effectively both in written and oral forms.
3. Effectively using information from diverse sources.
4. Recognising and understanding the ethical responsibilities of individuals and organisations in the society.
5. Work collaboratively and productively in groups.
6. Apply critical and analytical skills and methods to the identification, evaluation and resolution of complex problems.

Career Opportunities

A commerce graduate can become an IRS, IAS, IFS, IPS, etc. Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, Cost and Management Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst, CAIIB, Lecturer/Professor, Teacher in a Higher Secondary School, Entrepreneur, Banker, Accountant, Business Analyst, Business Executive, Finance Manager, Investment Analyst,  Marketing Manager, Financial Analyst, Treasurer, Fund Manager, Market Analyst, Securities Analyst, Operations Manager, Personal Finance Consultant, Risk Analyst, positions in other govt. jobs (SI, Panchayath Secretary, auditor, etc.), Labour Relations Specialists, Training and Development Manager, Legal Advisor/Attorney/Counsel, Cost Controller etc.