Overview
A Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) in Taxation is an undergraduate program that focuses on the principles and practices of taxation, preparing students for careers in tax advisory, accounting, and financial management. The curriculum typically includes courses on income tax, goods and services tax (GST), corporate tax planning, international taxation, and auditing, alongside foundational business subjects like economics and financial accounting. This degree equips students with in-depth knowledge of tax laws, compliance procedures, and strategies for effective tax planning, making them valuable assets in the corporate, financial, and public sectors. Graduates can pursue roles as tax consultants, accountants, or auditors and are well-positioned to further their qualifications in areas like CA, CPA, or CMA.
Course Curriculum
04Basics of Spreadsheet Tools
05Communicative English-I
06Kannada/Hindi/ Additional English
01Financial Accounting-II
03Business Organisation and Management
05Communicative English-II
06Kannada/Hindi/ Additional English
07Introduction to Indian Tax System
03Statistics for Business
04Personality Development and Leadership
06Kannada/Hindi/ Additional English
07Direct and Indirect Tax Administration
08Constitutional Values & Fundamental Duties
01Advanced Corporate Accounting
02Costing- Methods & Techniques
04Personal Financial Planning
06Kannada/Hindi/ Additional English
01Income Tax & Practices-I
03Negotiations & Conflict Management
04Business and Corporate Taxation
01Income Tax & Practices-II
02Goods & Services Tax & Customs Law
03Entrepreneurship Development
04Business Tax Procedures and Management
05Fundamentals of Corporate Tax Planning
02Organisational Behavior
03Legal Aspects of Business
04Research Methodology & Fundamentals of SPSS
05One Course from selected Elective Group
01Strategic Financial Management
02Business Ethics, Corporate Governance and Sustainability
03Contemporary Indian Banking
04One Course from selected Elective Group
Research Project
01Strategic Financial Management
02Business Ethics, Corporate Governance and Sustainability
03Contemporary Indian Banking
05One Course from selected Elective Group
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO-1
Graduate after successful completion of the Program will be able to take up career in Public, Private and Corporate organizations.
PEO-2
Graduates after completion of the program will be able to work with diverse teams and are expected to take better decisions in complex situations.
PEO-3
Graduates will be able to incorporate social, ethical and moral principles in professional and personal life.
Programme Outcomes (POs)
The School of Commerce was established in the year 2014 and since then the School has defined Program Outcomes for the courses offered during the Board of Studies meeting. Based on the advice and suggestions of the BoS, Nine Program Outcomes have been formulated, keeping in view the Vision, Mission and Program Educational Objectives.
PO 1
Apply knowledge of theory and practices to solve business problems.
PO 2
Foster Analytical and critical thinking abilities for data – based decision making
PO 3
Ability to develop Value based leadership Ability.
PO 4
Ability to understand, analyse and communicate global, economic, legal and ethical aspects of business.
PO 5
Gain knowledge through inter- disciplinary and Multi – disciplinary courses.
PO 6
Engage in Research and apply statistical tools and techniques for Problem solving and decision making.
PO 7
Enhance skills required for a particular domain by integrating practical and theoretical knowledge.
PO 8
Communicate effectively with various stake – holders.
PO 9
Develop Self Discipline and competency in personal and professional Life.
Programme Specific Outcomes
- PSO1 - Demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts and theoretical knowledge used in the different commerce and business-related areas.
- PSO2 - Apply different tools and techniques in solving problems related to Business.
- PSO3 - Develop ideas for start –ups through knowledge and skills developed during the course of the degree.
Career Opportunities
Commerce graduates can explore a variety of career opportunities both in the public and private sectors. They have a lot of job opportunities in the banking and financial sectors, hotel management, marketing, administration, and so on. In the recent past, many job positions have opened up for commerce graduates. Some of the major industries that have a large number of positions for commerce graduates include Automobile Industry, Banking & Insurance Industry, Consumer Durables Industry, FMCG Industry, Hospitality Industry, Media Industry, Retail Industry, Telecom Industry etc. Major IT companies like Accenture, IBM, TCS, WIPRO, DELL, HP, Convergys, Accounting and consulting companies like Deloitte, KPMG, EY, JP Morgan, PwC and so on are constantly in need of commerce graduates for their accounting processes. Commerce graduates also find job opportunities in various Government Departments such as Railways, and Defence (Army, Navy and Air Force).