What is B.Com?
B.Com or Bachelor of Commerce is a three-year undergraduate course imparted in regular as well as distance education mode. B.Com is the second most popular undergraduate course in the Commerce branch. Under B.Com, there are three most popular courses, namely B.Com or B.Com-General, B.Com (Honours) and B.Com LLB. The B..Com or BCom-General is also referred to as BCom-Pass by many universities.
In the B.Com course, candidates are taught core subjects related to commerce and finance. In the three-year duration, the candidates are given options to choose from a few elective subjects too. The programme is usually spread over six semesters during which the student is taught topics like financial accounting, corporate tax, economics, company law, auditing, business management, etc.
B.Com is the best option for students who want to make a career in commerce, accounting, finance, banking and insurance. B.Com is also ideal for those who wish to pursue Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accounting and Company Secretary ship.
After completing BCom, students can also pursue career in management, teaching, advertising, law, journalism, mass communication, law, design, etc. The average starting salary of a B.Com graduate is Rs 3 lakh and upwards.
B.Com Eligibility Criteria
Unlike technical and vocational courses, B.Com is offered by almost all the universities and colleges in India in regular as well as distance education mode. Eligibility criteria for B.Com course:
The candidate must have studied Commerce in class 11th and 12th with Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Maths/optional subject and English as main subjects
B.Com Jobs & Top Recruiters
In today’s job market, only a B.Com degree is not enough. After completing the degree, students must pursue post-graduation in Commerce, Accounting and Finance. Courses like M.Com, MBA, CA, CS etc. are a good options for B.Com graduates. B.Com graduates can also prepare for competitive exams for appointment in Government sector. But those who wish to start working immediately after completing the B.Com course, can find various jobs at junior level in accounting, commerce, banking and finance and related fields. They can also seek jobs in public sector undertakings.
Some of the job profiles for BCom graduates are listed below:
BCom jobs Average salary
Accountant
Rs 2 lakh per annum and above
Financial Analyst
Rs 3.7 lakh per annum and above
Financial Consultant
Rs 5 lakh per annum and above
Account Executive
Rs 2.5 lakh per annum and above
Jr Accountant
Rs 1.75 lakh per annum and above
Business Consultant
Rs 9 lakh per annum and above
Accounts Manager
Rs 5.8 lakh per annum and above
Business Executive
Rs 3 lakh per annum and above
Tax Consultant
Rs 4.5 lakh per annum and above
The salary data has been obtained from Payscale.com.