B.Com in Business Analytics

Course Overview:

B.Com in Business Analytics is a specialized program combining commerce and data analytics. This course equips students with the skills required to analyze business data, identify trends, and assist in making data-driven business decisions. It focuses on the application of statistical tools, machine learning, and business intelligence.

Course Duration:

  • Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)

Syllabus:

Semester 1:

  1. Financial Accounting - I

    • Introduction to Financial Statements

    • Accounting Principles and Concepts

    • Inventory and Depreciation Accounting

  2. Business Mathematics

    • Matrices, Linear Equations, and Graphs

    • Calculus for Business Decisions

  3. Introduction to Business Analytics

    • Basics of Analytics and Its Importance

    • Applications of Business Analytics in Various Sectors

  4. Business Economics - I

    • Microeconomic Concepts: Demand and Supply

    • Market Structures and Price Determination

  5. Environmental Studies

    • Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development

Semester 2:

  1. Financial Accounting - II

    • Accounting for Partnership Firms and Companies

    • Consignment and Joint Venture Accounts

  2. Business Statistics

    • Probability Theory, Descriptive Statistics

    • Correlation and Regression Analysis

  3. Data Management for Business Analytics

    • Database Management Systems (DBMS)

    • Data Warehousing and Data Mining Concepts

  4. Business Economics - II

    • Macroeconomics: National Income, Inflation, Unemployment

    • Monetary and Fiscal Policy

  5. Computer Applications in Business

    • Basic Programming Concepts

    • Data Visualization Tools (Excel, Tableau)

Semester 3:

  1. Corporate Accounting - I

    • Corporate Financial Statements

    • Amalgamation and Internal Reconstruction

  2. Cost Accounting

    • Cost Classification and Methods

    • Process and Job Costing

  3. Data Analytics with R and Python

    • Introduction to R and Python Programming for Analytics

    • Data Cleaning, Exploration, and Visualization

  4. Business Intelligence

    • Introduction to Business Intelligence Tools

    • Using BI Tools for Data-Driven Decision Making

  5. Principles of Management

    • Concepts and Functions of Management

    • Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling

Semester 4:

  1. Corporate Accounting - II

    • Final Accounts of Companies

    • Liquidation and Valuation of Shares

  2. Banking and Financial Analytics

    • Analytics in Banking: Credit Scoring and Risk Analysis

    • Financial Statement Analysis with Analytics

  3. Machine Learning for Business

    • Supervised and Unsupervised Learning

    • Predictive Modeling for Business Applications

  4. Advanced Business Statistics

    • Hypothesis Testing and Confidence Intervals

    • Advanced Regression Techniques

  5. Research Methodology

    • Research Design, Data Collection, and Analysis

    • Report Writing and Presentations

Semester 5:

  1. Financial Management

    • Capital Structure and Cost of Capital

    • Financial Planning and Analysis

  2. Operations and Supply Chain Analytics

    • Optimization in Operations and Supply Chain Management

    • Inventory Management and Forecasting

  3. Marketing Analytics

    • Customer Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning

    • Digital Marketing Analytics

  4. Risk and Portfolio Management

    • Risk Assessment and Management Techniques

    • Portfolio Theory and Asset Allocation

  5. Entrepreneurship Development

    • Business Planning and Startup Analytics

    • Financial Support and Legal Considerations for Startups

Semester 6:

  1. Advanced Financial Management

    • Derivatives and Portfolio Management

    • International Finance and Analytics

  2. Strategic Business Analytics

    • Advanced Business Analytics Tools

    • Real-time Data Analysis and Reporting

  3. Project Management

    • Project Planning, Execution, and Monitoring

    • Use of Analytics in Project Decision Making

  4. Corporate Governance and Ethics

    • Ethical Practices in Business Analytics

    • Corporate Governance Principles

  5. Capstone Project

    • Real-world Business Analytics Project

    • Presentation and Defense of Findings

Average Fees:

  • INR 50,000 - 1,50,000 per year (varies based on institution)

Exams:

  • Common Entrance Exams:

    • DU JAT (Delhi University Joint Admission Test)

    • IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test)

    • NPAT (National Test for Programs After Twelfth)

    • BHU UET (Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test)

Top 10 Institutions in India:

  1. Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi

  2. St. Xavier's College, Mumbai

  3. Loyola College, Chennai

  4. Christ University, Bangalore

  5. Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai

  6. Hindu College, Delhi University

  7. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi

  8. Hansraj College, Delhi

  9. Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, Pune

  10. Madras Christian College, Chennai

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:

  1. St. Joseph's College, Devagiri, Calicut

  2. Sacred Heart College, Kochi

  3. Maharaja's College, Ernakulam

  4. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram

  5. Christ College, Irinjalakuda

  6. Farook College, Calicut

  7. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam

  8. Union Christian College, Aluva

  9. CMS College, Kottayam

  10. Government College, Thrissur