Undergraduate Programme
For Women & Men
Duration: 4 Years
The B.Com. (Hons.) programme at SSSIHL combines technical and foundational knowledge in finance, accounting, taxation, law, economics, management and insurance with analytical skills. It prepares students for professional certifications such as CA, ACCA, CIMA, CS and CFA, and emphasises the use of current technological tools for data analysis.
The programme offers students a range of electives to pursue subjects in their chosen areas of interest.
In most curriculum courses, students will learn to use advanced technological tools for accounting, data analysis, computation, visualization and presentation.
The programme aims to develop vital skills such as critical thinking, effective communication, teamwork, leadership, and the ability to identify and resolve complex issues. These objectives are designed to equip students for advanced education and careers and to foster their roles as responsible citizens who make positive contributions to society.
Furthermore, the curriculum fosters ethical and moral values, equipping students for careers in business, industry and finance, with an emphasis on continuous skill development and socially responsible project design.
Specialization
Students have an option of a specialisation in Accounting and Finance. This is aligned with professional finance qualifications such as CA (Chartered Accountant), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).
To secure a specialization, Starting Year 2 (Semester 3) onwards, they must take ten of the accounting and finance related electives listed on the Courses page.
B.Com. (Hons.)
For students who complete a 4-year (8-semester) programme of study.
B.Com. (Hons. with Research)
For students who secure a CGPA of 7.5 or more after the first six semesters (3 years of study) and opt to pursue research during the fourth year.
Entry & Exit options as per NEP 2020 Policy.
Further Academic Options at SSSIHL
Note: Programmes are subject to change at any time without prior notice
Following their 4-year undergraduate degree, successful graduates have the following options if they choose to continue their studies at SSSIHL:
M.S. programme (1-year) – 2027 onwards
For students who complete a 4-year B.Com. (Hons.) with CGPA of 7.5 or more or B.Com. (Hons. with Research)
Programme choices: Applied Economics or Financial Economics or Financial Analytics
Ph.D. programme
For students who complete a 4-year B.Com. (Hons. with Research)
M.B.A. programme
For students who complete a 3-year B.Com. or 4-year B.Com. (Hons.) / B.Com. (Hons. with Research)
- 10+2 years of schooling from a recognized board (CBSE or equivalent)
- Either passed or appeared for Final exams at XII level before Admissions. If not appeared for XII Standard exams, X and XI Standard marks will be considered
- Consistent academic performance of 60% aggregate marks in X and/or XII Standard
- Age: Preferably below 19 years as of 30th June in the year of admission
YEAR 1
Semester 1
Business Economics
Financial Accounting
Values-Oriented Management
Professional Communication Foundations
Introduction to Quantitative Techniques (Selective)
Awareness Course I: Sai Education for Transformation (Based on Bhagawan Baba’s Life and Teachings)
Semester 2
Corporate Law
Corporate Accounting
Math for Financial and Logical Decisions
Advanced Professional Communication
Spreadsheets Fluency
Awareness Course II: Unity of Religions
YEAR 2
Semester 3
Macro Economics
Elective 1
Financial Management – I
Elements of Costing
Financial Markets, Institutions and Services
Math for Financial and Logical Decisions – Spreadsheets
Awareness Course III: Study of Classics I – Ramakatha Rasavahini
Semester 4
Indirect Taxes
Financial Management – II
Elective 2
Elective 3
Principles of Marketing
Business Statistics with Excel and Power BI
Awareness Course IV: Study of Classics II – Bhagavatha Vahini
YEAR 3
Semester 5
Income Tax
Elective 4
Elective 5
People Management Skills
Commerce Workshop – I: Book Review & Presentation Skills
Awareness Course V: Ethos and Values for the Changing World
Semester 6
Business Laws
Elective 6
Elective 7
Sales and Negotiation Skills
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) – Tally, SAP, etc.
Commerce Workshop – IV: Skills for Success
Comprehensive Viva-Voce
Awareness Course VI: Life and its Quest
YEAR 4
Semester 7
B.Com. (Hons.) Courses:
Project Management
Elective 8
Elective 9
Basics of Design Thinking
Software Skills – Financial Modelling
Awareness Course VII: Education for Life
B.Com. (Hons. with Research) Courses:
Project Management
Elective 8
Elective 9
Basics of Design Thinking
Research Methodology
Software Skills – Financial Modelling
Awareness Course VII: Education for Life
Semester 8
B.Com. (Hons.) Courses:
Internship / Apprenticeship / Shadow
Elective 10
Leadership and Team Development
Awareness Course VII: Education for Life
B.Com. (Hons. with Research) Courses:
Internship / Apprenticeship / Shadow / Research
Elective 10
Leadership and Team Development
Awareness Course VII: Education for Life
ELECTIVES
Students can choose from a broad range of electives (given below) in areas such as Accounts and Costing, Finance, Banking and Insurance, International Business, and Marketing.
Note: Students of B.Com. (Hons. with Research) will also choose electives in their area of research in the last two semesters.
- Financial Reporting – Ind-AS
- Financial Reporting – AS
- Advanced Accountancy
- Cost Accounting – Methods and Strategies
- Auditing and Assurance
- Performance Management
- Indian Accounting Standards (IFRS)
- Advanced Cost Management
- Banking Law, Theory and Practice
- Insurance: Principles, Contracts and Covers
- Insurance: Regulation, Functions and Covers
- Risk Management
- Investments Analysis
- Advanced Financial Management
- Consumer Behaviour
- Digital Marketing
- Retail Management
- Financial Services Marketing
- Marketing Analytics with R Programming
- International Business
- Management of International Business
- Foreign Trade Procedures
- E-Commerce
- Entrepreneurship Development
- Business Data Analytics
- Supply Chain & Procurement
- Sustainable Development