Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
If you are making B.Com as your career choice, then it is a smart decision. It is one of the trending courses after 10+2.
Before Knowing about the career options after B.Com!! Let us discuss “What is Bachelor of Commerce?”
“A Bachelor of Commerce, abbreviated as B.Com is an undergraduate degree in commerce and related subjects. The course is designed to provide students with a wide range of managerial skills and understanding in streams like finance, accounting, taxation and management”.
Bachelor of commerce offers understanding in Accounting, Economics, Business Law, Taxation, Insurance and Management.
The Bachelor of Commerce (B.com) degree was first offered at the University of Birmingham. In India, the duration of B.com is 3 years. Candidates can pursue B.com in regular and distance mode.
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The Bachelor of Commerce program prepares you for a career in accounting, banking, financial management, information systems and management.
Difference between B.Com and B.Com (Hons)
Both are the undergraduate courses in the field of commerce. The level of study of B.Com (Hons) is higher than the regular B.Com. B.Com honors includes specialized subjects whereas B.Com. regular course has general subjects. The subjects in B.com (Hons.) are in detail as compared to regular B.com.
Duration & Eligibility
Duration:
B.com is one of the most sought courses after 12th. It has the duration of 3 years divided into 6 semesters. The course covers a number of subjects during its study period. B.Com mainly focuses on Accounts, Mathematics and Economics.
Subjects involved in the course of Bachelor of Commerce are as follows:
- Accounting
- Cost Accountancy
- Economics
- Finance
- Information Science
- International Business
- Management
- Human Resource
- Law
- Marketing Management
- Tourism
Eligibility:
Candidates having question “Am I eligible for pursuing Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)?” can check the eligibility from this section:
- Candidates should have passed higher secondary examination with not less than 50% marks from a recognized board.
- Candidates having academic background in science, commerce and arts stream are eligible to apply for this course.
B.Com can be pursued full-time or through correspondence. Some of the universities in India offer B.Com. and B.Com. (Honors) in the correspondence mode. Some of these universities are:
- School of Open Learning, University of Delhi
- Indira Gandhi National Open university
- Annamalai University
- Allahabad University
- Jamia Millia University
- Karnataka State Open University
- Bangalore University etc.
Admission
Generally, students are admitted in B.Com on the basis of merit. The merit is prepared on the basis of candidate’s performance in higher secondary examination. Some Universities also conduct the entrance test for admitting students. Besides candidate’s academic knowledge, some colleges conducts interview.
Candidates who wish to pursue MBA after the completion of B.Com have to appear the entrance test namely Common Admission Test (CAT), Management Aptitude Test (MAT), etc. Some institutions also organizes their own entrance exam for giving admission to their colleges.
Career & Jobs
A career in commerce offers immense growth as demand for professionals is always on a high.
Job opportunities exists right after the programme. Jobs for B.Com graduates exists in India as well as in abroad.
After completion of B.Com, you can apply in any organization for the post of accountant. Every company requires accountant to keep track the profit and loss of their company. One must have knowledge in areas like Basic Principles of Accountancy, Cost Accounting and Management Accounting to be an accountant. Other than accountant, there are many career options in this field.
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Career as a Chartered Accountant
You can also work as tax consultant after completion of graduation and can gain experience. Interested candidates can also apply in banking field. Every year, many private and government banks hires the fresh B.com graduates. Candidates can work in public as well as in private sector. You can apply for government jobs like bank, UPSC, etc.
The course also prepares the students for CA and CS. Chartered Accountant (CA) / Cost and Work Accountant (CWA) / Company Secretary (CS) are the advanced career options in this field.
Do you want to do higher studies in this field?
Individuals also have the option to pursue higher studies after B.com. They can apply for Master of Commerce (M.Com) or Master of Business Administration (MBA). M.Com is the postgraduate course focuses on commerce, accounting, management and economics-related subjects. The Master of Commerce includes 2 years of full-time study. After owning master’s degree, the job opportunities will increase.
Based on specialization, Candidates having M.com degree can find employment in financial services, marketing, project management. They also often work in general management and business consulting firms.
Later, candidates can do research programme (Ph.D) in this field. They have the opportunity to apply for Doctor of Commerce (D.Com), Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), or a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degree programme. A student can also opt for LLB after B.Com. Business Law is one of the best option in it.
Job Profiles
B.Com graduate can work as a
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Consultant
- Company Secretary
- Business Analyst
- Finance Officer
- Sales Analyst
- Junior Analyst
- Tax Accountant
- Stock Broker
- Economist
- Business Development Trainee
Job Areas
Job Areas For B.Com Graduates are:
- Business Consultancies
- Educational Institutes
- Industrial Houses
- Public Accounting Firms
- Policy Planning
- Foreign Trade
- Banks
- Budget Planning
- Inventory Control
- Merchant Banking
- Marketing
- Working Capital Management
- Treasury and Forex Department
- Investment Banking
Salary
The graduates of Bachelor of Commerce are getting handsome salary package. However, salary of the candidates varies from department to department. Candidates having few years of experience may get lucrative pay.
Salaries depend on the nature of organization and type of job. “However, it ranges between Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 25,000 per month for a fresh hire.
The average salary of a CA in the company is around 5 lakh to 10 lakh per annum.
Books & Study Materials
It is very important to study from the right book for doing preparation. Here, we have listed some books of Bachelor of Commerce. Students can easily find these books in market or can also browse them in google.
- Business & Industrial Laws by L.C. Mittal
- Business Economics by P.K. Mehta
- Financial Accounting by P.C. Tulsian, Bharat Tulsian
- Financial Management by Ishwar Sharma, N.P. Yadav, Manju Garg
- Cost Accounting: Principles & Practice by Maheshwari Mittal
- Business Laws by M C Kuchhal, Vivek Kuchhal
- Fundamental of Financial Management by R.P. Rustagi
For any queries regarding Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), you can ask us by commenting below.
i have completed 12th in 2014 and started pursuing eng till 2nd year and been a dropout and m not more interested in continuing for that so have any great option for future carrer……..????
What is the best option for those who have taken commerce with entrepreneurship
Sir, after we graduate from b.com we can take ca course
Sir, which job is more suitable for bcom graduated once.Am select the course of FINANCE AND TAXATION in BCOM
Hello sir, what should a student do after doing B.com in Marketing Honours??? Which is the best options???
Sir Iam science student. I can do b.com and after CA?
what is suitable for banking bcom economics or bcom computers
Pls tell me which group is better B.com (general)or B.com (corporate)
It was very helpful for me.
sir, i have one doubt ba economic r bcom genral which one is best in future
Sir I am getting 71% marks of 12 th class plz confirm to me courses of comers
sir, I am complete+2 commerce .B.com is a good option..?
Sir I got 80% in 2pu which course can be good to me
Wether BBA or B.COM
PLZ rePly
Sir I complete my b.com now what can I doo
Sir how can I do b com after 12 science Pls guide me
Can I do Bcom after my 12 science exams n how can do that plz guide me
Is b com in llb is same as a normal b com and can i persue with Mba or CA after doing B COM LLB
sir I want to know that how many marks i should get in 12 class to get addmission in B.com in delhi university
My son completed PCM group in 12. Confirm is he eligible for B.Com. Because i heard only commerce group in 12 can take admission in B.Com
No, he can do commerce.
anyonce one can do this course no matter whatever stream is taken
Sir I am a science student can I complete CA by continuing my bcom degree plz reply…
Yes, of course you can.
Pl suggest me after 12th.
Courses after 12th
Hii sir/mam
I’m passed my10+2class this year now i want to find job in bank so what shall i do?
i passed my 12th commerce with 72% please give me a advice that which course is better for me
Hi
After 12th commerce you can go for BBA or B.Com. Eligibility for both in most of the top universities is pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2.
If you want to go to management then you must go for BBA.
If we talk about B.Com. Students are exposed to various fields like: Accounting, Taxation, Business laws, Corporate laws, Auditing, Banking, Insurance, Finance, Retail management.
Which is better BBA or Bcom.Please suggest which is better.
I have completed 12th.Now I am confused whether to do BBA or Bcom.Please suggest which is better.
Hi
In b.com students are exposed to various fields like: Accounting, Taxation, Business laws, Corporate laws, Auditing, Banking, Insurance, Finance, Retail management.
There are various combinations available for you if you decide to go for b.com such as: B.Com, B.Com (Hons) (3 years) or Dual degree B.Com (Hons)- MBA (5 years) or integrated B.Com -MBA (4 years) and also you can opt for B.Com( Management Accounting and International Financial ) (3 years).
In BBA students are exposed to various fields like: marketing, accounting and finance, HRM, banking and insurance.
There are a number of combinations available for you if you decide to go for BBA such as: BBA 3 years., Dual Degree BBA – MBA 5 years., BBA (Hons.) 3 years., Dual Degree BBA (Hons.) – MBA, 5 years., BBA (Information Technology) 3 years., BBA (Financial Markets) 3 years., BBA (International Finance) 3 years., BBA (Oil and Gas Management) 3 years., Integrated BBA – MBA 4 years.
These above mentioned are the courses which you can opt according to your area of interest.
I hope it helps.
Please can somebody help me to choose a best future affordable and value course i am know in 2nd year
PLz………….
after completing b.com what job vacancy in banking
Good morning,sir.
I have passed B.com(Hon’s)with accountancy in 2015.after passing I have been doing computerized accountancy course for 6 months duration.again what should I do to work in finance sector?Now I have been preparing banking examination also.
Sir,
Mein b.com karna chahta hu .mujhe 10th vi me 62 % aur 12th me 66% aaye hai . kya b.com best karne se mujhe achhi job mil sakti hai???
Yes u can if u will try to do be best because everything is possible if we want main is ur willing ness and interest
The career prospects in commerce and its interdisciplinary domains such as Banking, Chartered Accountancy, Company Secretary, Economics, Stock Broking, Cost Work and Accountancy, and Agricultural Economics are extremely bright
Apart from M.com and MBA what can i do after B.com?? Because M.com and MBA are all common and losing their scope day by day.., like every B.com or BBM gratuate do MBA or M.com after their UG.., i always wanted to do something different.., CA is a good option but takes long duration of time.., so what will be the best master degree that i can perceive? Right now I’m doing B.com and its my final year
You should do MBA in finance or in any commercial aspect. Along with you can do M.Com. You can choose any one in distance mode.
How percentage you got in +2and how is your experience in it
I am study in b.com final year.i am very confused for future … in my carrier.
B. Com best subject
Hi i am doing b.com 2nd year and i got 65% in 1st year .So i want to ask u that what should i do after it.
I have passed b.com general and my marks is less then 45% in degree ,suggest me which professional course can i do and my age 21….
Hello sir,
Mai abhi 12 kr rha hu aur mai bahut hi confused hu ki mai kya karu.
Hy sir i complete my graduation and now i am doimg job as a accountant,can i continue or go to other field help me for best carrer choice
Yes, you can go for other fields. Get guidance from this link-
Can you please guide me how to seek admission in b.com honours from delhi university
Start with own business
I want to become a bank manager, after conpletion of b.com what should i do for it? Should i take a professional course aur should do M.com?
you should start your bank preparation, prepare for IBPS, or other bank entrance exams.
I have passed b.com general and my marks is less then 45% in degree and 12th can I take admission in ICWA inter , or suggest me which professional course can i do and my age is also 32 yes
What do you do has
Hello sir plz reply karna
Sir mene b.com complete kar li hai
Ab job search kar rha hun 3 month hogye h
Bhot preshan Hun
Ke kya karun
Plz plz support me advice
Plz sir kabhi sochta hun ke mar jaun
Plz help
No Javed, Do not loose your hope, after all you are a commerce degree holder.
Try to grab any job in any field you can get, Do not think that you will do just in your commerce field.
When you will get a job, the idea will come in your mind for next. there are many jobs around us. Just we need to click the next one.
Bro even my bro has finished b.com after 9 months he got a job in Google company!! Keep searching
ok i am b.com graduate i pursued 60% of marks my age is 30 completed can you suggest me great feautre option for me apart from govt and competitive exams
good to go with MBA in finance or actuary or related.
Hlo sir/mam
I m Vishal I m doing b.com 3 year after this I want to apply bank exam BT my percentage is not good in b.com 1 and 2 year plsss suggest me for my future
Bank is good in all aspects.
Is it correct for bank preparation after completeing b.com and is it satisfaction for my future explain it briefly plz….
Hi sir/mam
I m aamna khan I m doing b.com 3 year since after b.com I want to do MBA BT my family force me to bank exam now I m totally confuse wt to do plz suggest me for my future….
You should start your bank preparation. Banking is a good option for commerce graduates.
After b.com what should i do for preparation of bank
you can appear in the banking entrance exams.
Hey, Aamna khan Aap vo karo jo aapko sahi lagta hai jo aap karna chahte ho because jisme aapko interest hai vo aap better kr sakte ho..
All te best
Hi sir/mam
I m aamna khan I m doing b.com 3 year since after b.com I want to do MBA BT my family force me to apply in bank exam now I m totally confuse wt to do plz suggest me for my future….
It is better to go for bank preparation after completing B.Com.
I am pankaj shinde from pune and i have finished my bcom and i wanna work as finance advisor. Can I work as finance advisor in myself office or it required more degree.
If you have good practical knowedge and experience in this field then you can work as a consultant/financial advisor.
hii Sir / Mam
I m Swapnil Khale
my totally confuse about career bcoz I have 12 th pass bt after that I had taken admission In FYBBI bachelor of banking insurance for 1 st year in that period of 1 sem I have clear bt in 2nd sem I gotted 4 kt bt I didn’t apply for reexam again
and I have taken gap for 1 year bcoz of family issues and since 2016 -17 I have completed course in Interior Design Decoration and now I want to do plain bcom also
bt I m stuck and stressful about future career what should I do I dont understand
you can pursue plain b.com at the same time you can prepare for competitive exams like CAT/MAT etc. You can also prepare for banking exams, and other govt jobs exams.
Yes, you can pursue plain b.com at the same time you can prepare for competitive exams like CAT/MAT etc. You can also prepare for banking exams, and other govt jobs exams.
i have completed my 12th course by science stream…
but now i m confused that what is difference between BBA and Bcom hons..?
another question is that which courses will be best for graduation i m really confused plz advise me what will better
I have done my studies on science subject up to 12th standard. But for further studies in college I want to do bcom.. but I think bcom will tough for me .. bcoz for bcom all subject I have to read first time in my life. So please give me feedback that I can do my bcom and passed out in good percentage sir
Brother if u are doing well in science then dont change ur stream . cz now a normal bsc graduate can go in any sector as like a BTECH student. various courses are there u can choose and can go in IT sector too. If u are in strong in accounting and math then u can Choose Bcom and can prepare for CA CS or company secretaty or u can crack any govt. exams
I want to do B.com. But I’m so confusing from subject and B.Com/B.com(honr). And after do this. Plz suggest me….
Sir
Idon,know English very well.
Sir
I am studying in plus two. But idon,t know what I can do after plus two. So I am very confusing in this issue pleas help me sir
You can do that
i m raj ganesh passed 12 and got 45%marks in 12
Sir I have back locks in bcom so give me suggestion for improve my education one year im in home.
Can doing of bcom general is beneficial rather than bcom computers.
Now I passed 12th I’m confused which one course I choose b.com or bba.. I interested about bba bt I doubt. Wene bba complete we have compulsory also MBA.. So I confused plzzz suggest me..
Sir i have completed 2 puc in 55% because of some problem 1 year stoped to study. now i am confused to do b com/ bca.
please tell me which is good and which have more scope
Hi…. Sir
I’m lokesh I’m completed B.SC. ZOOLOGY sir I don’t know what do next so plz tell me sir which is best course next. Plz…. Sir help me
sir is there good future in b.com general?
yes, of course.
Respected sir ,I am graduate from School of open learning , university of Delhi..There is option in general and accounts
I’m a btech student and am not that comfortable with the course tat I have chosen .I’m now in a dilemma whether to drop btech and take up b.com .is it worth taking that risk?.And by doing it I will be losing one year of my btech education that I received .
I want to do B.com. But I’m so confusing from subject and B.Com/B.com(honr). And after do this. Plz suggest me….
My percentage was 45% in bcom. Please suggest me a college for 3 year law.
Hy Sir i m pallavi chandel in class 12th commerce I m totally confused plzz tell me course which job god
I am very confuse in b.com and b.com (self finance) please tall me Please sir
Given a chart in career (future) guidance
Which subject has good scope bcom or bcom hons?
i just gave my 12 commerce board exam but im confused between bba and sports management ?in which of the field the scope is more?
I am pass now in 12 STD in commers I got fifty five percent so which corse is good for me
i finished my 2nd pu with 67 percentage and am confused weather to choose bca or bcom sir which is good option for me
What very easy study course after plus two commerce
my daughter is appearing in 12th exam from commerce (without math). Is she eligible to apply for any hons. course in graduation level.
eligible.
Which cource will be more beneficial from b.com (hons.) And bca according to their scope and salaries.
I am interested in bca but I am confused to choose for better future
BCA has good scope, as IT indutry is currently among the top job provider in the country.
Ihave passed 10+2 in science in 2013 and had joined mbbs course in a pvt.medical college in 2015.I am no more interested to continue mbbs course and interested to join B.Com.please advice
MBBS is a good scope in present as well as in future. You are advised to complete it with full concentration.
I read in class 11. I am very confused for future. I think since after 12 go into BHU university in Varanasi or Delhi university.
But I don’t take admission in DU.
Please tell . What is right choice
I m in 11 class I want to discuss about my future im take b.com plz reply b.com is good or not and what is salary in future I got 52% in b. Com plz reply sir
B.com is a good stream to do job in bank sector.