Undergraduate Programme
For Women & Men
Duration: 4 Years
The B.Com. (Hons.) programme at SSSIHL blends technical and foundational knowledge in finance, accounts, taxation, law, economics, management and insurance with analytical skills. It paves the way for professional certifications like CA, CS, ACCA, CIMA, and CFA, and also emphasise the use of current technological tools in data analysis.
It offers students a broad range of electives so that they can pursue subjects in their chosen areas of interest.
Students will be trained in the use of cutting-edge technological tools for accounting, data analysis, computation, visualization and presentation within most courses in the curriculum.
The programme is designed to nurture essential skills like critical thinking, effective communication, team-building, leadership and the ability to identify and solve complex problems. These outcomes are tailored to prepare students not just for advanced studies and employment but also to be responsible citizens who contribute positively to society.
Additionally, the curriculum instils ethical and moral values, preparing students for roles in business, industry, and financial sectors, with a focus on continuous skill enhancement and socially responsible project design.
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 pursue a research project during the fourth year.
Exit options as per NEP 2020 Policy.
- 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
Computerised Accounting
Effective Communication
Business Communication – Digital Skills
Introduction to Quantitative Techniques (Selective)
Awareness Course I: Sai Education for Transformation (Based on Bhagawan Baba’s Life and Teachings)
Semester 2
Math for Financial and Logical Decisions
Corporate Accounting
Principles of Management or any Interdisciplinary Course or Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Spreadsheets Foundation
Commerce Workshop – I: Review of Management Literature & Presentation skills
Awareness Course II: Unity of Religions
YEAR 2
Semester 3
Corporate Law
Financial Reporting
International Business
Macro Economics – Theory and Policy or any Interdisciplinary Course or Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Business Statistics
Spreadsheets Excellence – Advanced Excel
Awareness Course III: Study of Classics I – Ramakatha Rasavahini
Semester 4
Financial Services, Marketing and Institutions
Elements and Methods of Costing
Elective I
Principles of Marketing or any Interdisciplinary Course or Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
People Management or any Interdisciplinary Course or Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Software Skills (Python / MySQL / Oracle) or Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Commerce Workshop – II: Team Building and Communication Skills
Awareness Course IV: Study of Classics II – Bhagavatha Vahini
YEAR 3
Semester 5
Income Tax
Business Laws
Financial Management
Elective II
Elective III
Commerce Workshop – III: Selling Skills
Awareness Course V: Ethos and Values for the Changing World
Semester 6
Indirect Taxes
Elective IV
Elective V
E-Commerce or any Interdisciplinary Course or Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Entrepreneurship Development or any Interdisciplinary Course or Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Consumer Affairs and Customer Care
Commerce Workshop – IV: Skills for Success
Cybersecurity
Awareness Course VI: Life and its Quest
YEAR 4
Semester 7
B.Com. (Hons.) Courses:
Project Management
Elective VI
Elective VII
Basics of Design Thinking or any Interdisciplinary Course or Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Software skills – Financial Modelling or Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Awareness Course VII: Education for Life
B.Com. (Hons. with Research) Courses:
Project Management
Elective VI
Elective VII
Basics of Design Thinking or any Interdisciplinary Course or Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Software skills – Financial Modelling or Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Research Methodology
Awareness Course VII: Education for Life
Semester 8
B.Com. (Hons.) Courses:
Elective VIII
Leadership and Team Development or any Interdisciplinary Course or Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Internship or Apprenticeship
Awareness Course VIII: God, Society and Man
B.Com. (Hons. with Research) Courses:
Elective VIII
Leadership and Team Development or any Interdisciplinary Course or Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Research project
Awareness Course VIII: God, Society and Man
ELECTIVES
Students can choose their electives from a broad range of subjects.
Note: Students of B.Com. (Hons. with Research) will also choose electives in and around their area of research in the last two semesters.
- Advanced Accountancy
- Foreign Trade Procedures
- Banking Theory and Practice
- Strategic Cost Management and Decision Making
- Retail Management
- Insurance: Principles, Contracts and Covers
- Auditing
- Digital Marketing
- Risk Management
- Cost Control and Performance Evaluation
- Management of International Business
- Insurance: Regulation, Functions and Covers
- Investments Analysis
- Consumer Behaviour
- Business Data Analytics
- Supply Chain & Procurement
- Sustainable Development
- Indian Accounting Standards (IND-AS)
- Advanced Financial Management
- Advanced Cost Management
- Financial Services Marketing
- Marketing Analytics with R Programming