Course Overview:

B.Com in Corporate Secretaryship is a professional degree that provides a foundation in commerce, along with specialized training in corporate laws, secretarial practices, and management. The course prepares students for careers as Company Secretaries, corporate administrators, and governance professionals, equipping them with legal, financial, and managerial expertise.

Course Duration:

• Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)

Syllabus:

Semester 1:

1. Financial Accounting - I

• Introduction to Financial Statements

• Journal Entries and Ledger Accounts

• Bank Reconciliation Statements

2. Business Economics - I

• Microeconomic Concepts: Supply and Demand, Market Structures

• Elasticity and Price Determination

3. Principles of Management

• Functions of Management: Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling

• Decision-Making Processes

4. Company Law - I

• Introduction to Companies Act

• Formation of a Company

5. Environmental Studies

• Environmental Policies and Sustainability Practices

Semester 2:

1. Financial Accounting - II

• Partnership and Joint Stock Company Accounts

• Amalgamation and Dissolution of Firms

2. Corporate Laws

• Company Formation and Incorporation Procedures

• Role and Functions of Company Secretary

3. Business Communication

• Professional Communication Skills

• Drafting Business Correspondence

4. Business Economics - II

• Macroeconomics: National Income, Inflation, and Employment

• Monetary and Fiscal Policies

5. Computer Applications in Business

• Fundamentals of Information Technology

• Microsoft Office and Business Software Applications

Semester 3:

1. Corporate Accounting - I

• Preparation of Final Accounts of Companies

• Issue and Redemption of Shares and Debentures

2. Secretarial Practice - I

• Duties and Responsibilities of a Company Secretary

• Company Meetings and Proceedings

3. Cost Accounting

• Cost Concepts, Classification, and Methods

• Material, Labor, and Overhead Costs

4. Business Law

• Indian Contract Act, Sale of Goods Act

• Negotiable Instruments Act

5. Business Taxation - I

• Introduction to Direct Taxes

• Computation of Income under Various Heads

Semester 4:

1. Corporate Accounting - II

• Liquidation of Companies

• Valuation of Shares and Goodwill

2. Secretarial Practice - II

• Drafting of Notices, Resolutions, and Minutes

• Legal Compliances for Companies

3. Management Accounting

• Budgeting, Marginal Costing, and Break-even Analysis

• Ratio Analysis and Financial Statement Interpretation

4. Banking and Insurance Laws

• Regulation of Banking and Insurance Sectors

• Role of RBI and IRDAI in India

5. Business Taxation - II

• Advanced Tax Planning for Individuals and Companies

• Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Its Applications

Semester 5:

1. Financial Management

• Capital Structure, Cost of Capital, and Leverage

• Financial Planning and Analysis

2. Corporate Governance

• Corporate Governance Principles and Practices

• Legal Framework and Compliance for Corporates

3. Research Methodology

• Research Design and Data Collection Techniques

• Hypothesis Testing and Report Writing

4. Entrepreneurship Development

• Business Planning and Startup Financing

• Entrepreneurial Strategies and Growth Planning

Semester 6:

1. Advanced Financial Management

• Mergers, Acquisitions, and Restructuring

• Corporate Finance and Risk Management

2. Corporate Ethics and Social Responsibility

• Ethical Practices in Business and Corporate Governance

• Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability

3. Project Management

• Project Life Cycle and Project Finance

• Use of Analytics in Project Decision Making

4. Capstone Project

• Corporate Governance and Secretaryship Project

• Presentation and Defense of Findings

Average Fees:

• INR 30,000 - 1,20,000 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