Bachelor Of Commerce Bcom

Bachelor of Commerce. BCom is a three-year UG degree course recognised by the Universities Grants Commission (UGC). Students can pursue programmes as full-time BCom, Distance BCom, or Online BCom. BCom courses are one of the most popular courses amongst the Class 12 students with the Commerce stream. According to a survey report, with nearly 9.33 lakh enrolment, BCom has been the third most desired course in India after Class 12.

Apart from BCom General or B Com Honours, several universities offer integrated Bachelor of Commerce courses such as BCom LLB, BCom MBA, and BCom CMA. The BCom course duration is three years and it's divided into six semesters. Students pursuing the course can choose elective subjects of their choice in some semesters.

BCom Subjects include Financial Accounting, Business Laws, Economics, Taxation, Auditing, and Cost Accounting, among others. With a BCom degree, one gets an option to start a career in related fields such as Finance, Accounting, Banking, Insurance, etc. The average starting salary of a BCom graduate is INR 3 LPA.

Besides BCom, a major chunk of students passing Class 12 with Commerce stream aspire for Chartered Accountancy, Company Secretaryship, and Cost Accounting. After completion of the BCom course from a recognised institute, one can go for courses in the following domains:

• Teaching
• Advertising
• Journalism
• Mass Communication
• Design
• Law

Why should students do BCom?

• The growing Fintech, Mutual Funds, and Insurance domains offer a variety of opportunities in the financial sector.
• Students who complete a B Commerce degree have prospects in finance and banking. Students interested in finance or trade will also find plenty of opportunities.
• After BCom, many students go into Sales, which is also a profitable professional path. With expertise, there is a lot of room for advancement in the Sales department across all industries. 

Who should pursue BCom?

BCom should be carefully chosen by candidates to obtain the desired outcome. BCom course is a good starting point for those who desire to work in management or commerce. It also teaches the fundamentals of the MCom course curriculum, making it an excellent choice for MCom candidates. Demand for BCom candidates has increased in both the government and business sectors over the years.