B.

Com CBCS Department of Commerce, University of Delhi

B.Com. : Semester I
Paper BC 1.2: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits: 6

Course Objective
This course provides conceptual knowledge of financial accounting and provides
knowledge about the techniques for preparing accounts in different type of business
organizations.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
CO1: Build an understanding of theoretical framework of accounting and be able to
prepare financial statements.
CO2: Explain and determine depreciation and inventory value
CO3: Develop understanding of accounting for hire purchase transactions and lease
transactions
CO4: Understand branch and departmental accounting
CO5: Develop the skill of preparation of trading and profit and loss account and balance
sheet using computerized accounting or prepare accounts for dissolution of a partnership
firm

Course Contents

Unit-I: Introduction

Conceptual Framework: Accounting principle, Concepts and Conventions, Introduction

to Accounting Standards and Indian Accounting Standards (AS & Ind AS) Accounting
Process: Journal, ledger, Trial Balance, Financial Statements (overview)Capital
Expenditure (and Receipts), Revenue Expenditure (and Receipts) and Deferred Revenue
Expenditure (overview) Preparation of Financial Statements of a profit making sole
proprietorship trading firm with additional information. Preparation of Financial
Statements of a not for profit organisations.

Unit-II: Depreciation accounting and inventory valuation

Accounting for Plant Property and Equipment & Depreciation: Meaning of Depreciation,
Depletion and Amortization, Objective and Methods of depreciation (Straight line,
Diminishing Balance), Change of Method, Inventory Valuation: Meaning, Significance of
Inventory Valuation, Inventory Record System-Periodic and Perpetual, Methods of
Inventory Valuation-FIFO, LIFO and Weighted Average,

(Relevant accounting Standards as applicable).

Unit-III: Accounting for hire purchase and lease transactions

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Hire Purchase Accounting: Calculation of Interest, Partial and Full Repossession, profit
Computation (Stock & Debtors System only) Lease Transactions: Concept, Classification
of leases – an overview

(Relevant accounting Standards as applicable).

Unit-IV: Branch and departmental accounting
Accounting for Branches (excluding foreign branches): Dependent branches (‘Debtors
system’ and ‘Stock & debtors System’).
Departmental Accounting: Concept, Type of departments, basis of allocation of
departmental expenses, Methods of departmental accounting (excluding memorandum
stock and memorandum mark-up account method).

Unit-V: Computerized accounting system

Practical lab
Computerized Accounting System: Computerized accounts by using any popular
accounting software: Creating a company; Configure and Features settings; Creating
Accounting Ledgers and Groups, Creating Stock Items and Groups; Vouchers Entry;
Generating Reports – Cash Book, Ledger Accounts, Trial Balance, Profit and Loss
Account, Balance Sheet, Funds Flow Statement, Cash Flow Statement, Selecting and
Shutting a Company; Backup and Restore of Data of a Company.

OR
Unit-V: Accounting for partnership firm
Partnership accounts: Fundamentals, Admission, Retirement and Death of a partner (only
an overview)
Accounting for Dissolution of Partnership Firm: Dissolution of Partnership Firm
including Insolvency of partners (excluding sale to a limited company), Gradual
realization of assets and piecemeal payment of liabilities.

(This is an option in lieu of Computerized Accounting System)

Notes

• Latest Accounting Standards to be followed.

• There shall be 4 credit hours for lectures + one credit hour (Two Practical Periods
per week per batch) for practical lab + one credit hour for tutorials (per group).
• Examination scheme for computerized accounting system – Practical for 20 marks.
The practical exam will be of one hour.
• Theory external exam shall carry 75 marks and will be of 3 hours if (unit 5)
Accounting for partnership firms is opted and for the students who opt for
computerized accounting (Unit 5), theory external exam shall carry 55 marks and
will be of 2½ hours.

References
• Goyal, B K & Tiwari H. N. Financial Accounting, Taxman, New Delhi.

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• Lal, Jawahar, Seema Srivastava & Shivani Abrol. Financial Accounting Text and
problems, Himalaya Publishing House, New Delhi.
• Lt Bhupender, Principles of Financial Accounting, Cengage
• Monga, J. R. Financial Accounting: concept and Applications. Mayur publication,
New Delhi
• Sehgal, Ashok & Deepak Sehgal. Fundamentals of Financial Accounting. Taxman,
New Delhi.

Additional Resources

• Charles, T Horngren, Gart L. Sundem, John A Elliot and Donna R. Philbrick.

Introduction to Financial Accounting, Pearson.
• Leonardo, A. Robinson, James R. Qanis, C. Wayne Alderman, Accounting
Information Systems: A cycle Approach. Publisher Wiley.
• Marshall, B Romney and Paul, John Steinbart, Accounting Information Systems,
Pearson Education Limited.
• Robert, L. Hurt, Accounting Information Systems: Basic Concepts and Current
Issues, McGraw Hill.

Note: Latest edition of readings may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

Theory and numerical with examples, Practical Lab Lectures.

Assessment Methods
Class participation, Presentation, Practicals, Viva/ test, End Semester Exam.

Keywords
Financial Statements, Depreciation, Inventory Valuation, Hire Purchase, Branch
Accounting, Departmental Accounting.

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B.Com. : Semester I
Paper BC 1.3: BUSINESS ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits: 6

Course Objective
The objective of this course is to develop an understanding about functions of
management and challenges faced by management and organizations with changing
dynamics.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1: Understand dynamics of business organizations and management practices with
respect to stakeholders.
CO2: Understand varied perspectives related to business environment and
entrepreneurship.
CO3: Analyze how organizations adapt to an uncertain environment and decipher
decision making techniques managers use to influence and control the internal
environment.
CO4: Analyze the relationship amongst functions of management i.e. planning,
organizing, directing and controlling.
CO5: Appreciate the change in working pattern of modern organizations.

Course Contents

Unit I: Introduction to Business Organizations and Management

Meaning and role of organizations and management in our lives; Relationship between
organization and management; Overview of functions of management; Multiple
perspectives of business organizations- Consumers, Employees, Entrepreneurs,
Community/Society at large; Perspective as a student & researcher- underlying
disciplines; Ownership forms; Business formats- Brick & Mortar; Click; Brick & Click;
Franchising location & scale- local, national, global; Micro, small, medium and large.

Unit II: Business Environment and Entrepreneurship

Meaning, layers (micro/immediate, meso/intermediate, macro and international),
characteristics of business friendly environment; Ideals of business ethics, social
responsibility and conscientious commerce; Business and social entrepreneurship as a
process of opportunity/problem recognition and their realization/resolution.

Unit III: Planning and Organizing

Planning- meaning of project, strategic and operations planning; Decision-making-
process and techniques; Organizing- orderly division of labor & specialization;
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Organizational structures and organograms- staffed/manned structures-traditional and

modern.

Unit IV: Directing and Controlling

Motivation- needs (including Maslow’s theory), incentives, rewards, equity and two
factor theory (Herzberg); Leadership and followership- meaning and importance;
Organization-wide leadership; Communication- meaning and importance; determinants of
effectiveness; Principles of controlling; Relationship between planning, organizing,
directing & controlling; Financial, quality and operating standards/controls.

Unit V: Salient Developments and Contemporary Issues in Management

Subaltern management ideas from India; Diversity & inclusion, democracy and
sociocracy at work; Freelancing; Flexi-time and work from home; Co-sharing/co-
working.

References

• Basu, C. (2017). Business Organisation and Management. McGraw Hill Education.

• Drucker, P. F. (1954). The Practice of Management. Newyork: Harper & Row.
• Kaul, V. K. (2012). Business Organization Management. Pearson Education .
• Koontz, H., & Weihrich, H. (2012). Essentials of Management: An International
and
Leadership Perspective. Paperback.

Additional Resources
• Barry, J., Chandler, J., Clark, H., Johnston, R., & Needle, D. (1999). Organization
and Management: A Critical Text. Cengage Learning.
• Drucker, P. F. (1999). Management Challenges for the 21st Century. Harper Collins
Publishers Inc.
• Griffin. Management Principles and Application. Cengage Learning.

Note: Latest edition of readings may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

Interactive class room sessions with the help of power point presentations, case
discussions and group discussions to ensure active participation and continuous learning.

Assessment Methods
Class tests/Assignments, Class participation, Presentations, End-semester examination.
Keywords
Management Functions, Organization Structure, Social Entrepreneurship, Motivation,
Diversity.

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B.Com. : Semester II
Paper BC 2.2: BUSINESS LAWS

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100

Credits: 6

Course Objective
To impart basic knowledge of the important business laws relevant to conduct general
business activities in physical and virtual spaces along with relevant case laws.

Course Leaning Outcomes

After the completion of course students shall be able to:
CO1: understand basic aspects of contracts for making the agreements, contracts and
subsequently enter valid business propositions.
CO2: handle the execution of special contracts used in different types of business.
CO3: get learn legitimate rights and obligations under The Sale of Goods Act.
CO4: acquire skills to initiate entrepreneurial ventures as LLP.
CO5: understand the fundamentals of Internet based activities under The Information and
Technology Act.

Course Contents
Unit I: The Indian Contract Act, 1872
Contract – meaning, characteristics and kinds. Essentials of valid contract - Offer and
acceptance, consideration, contractual capacity, free consent, legality of objects. Void
agreements. Discharge of contract – modes of discharge including breach and its
remedies.
Quasi – contracts.

Unit II: Special Contracts

Contract of Indemnity and Guarantee, Contract of Bailment and Pledge Contract of
Agency.

Unit III: The Sale of Goods Act, 1930

Contract of sale, meaning and difference between sale and agreement to sell. Conditions
and warranties . Transfer of ownership in goods including sale by non-owners.
Performance of contract of sale. Unpaid seller – meaning and rights of an unpaid seller
against the goods.

Unit IV: The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008

Salient Features of LLP, Difference between LLP and Partnership, LLP and Company
LLP Agreement. Nature of LLP. Partners and Designated Partners. Incorporation
Document Incorporation by Registration, Registered office of LLP and change therein.
Change of name. Partners and their Relations. Extent and limitation of liability of LLP
and partners. Whistle blowing. Taxation of LLP. Conversion of LLP.

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Unit V: The Information Technology Act 2000

Definitions under the Act. Digital signature. Electronic governance. Attribution,
acknowledgement and dispatch of electronic records. Regulation of certifying authorities
Digital signatures certificates. Duties of subscribers. Penalties and adjudication. Offences.

References

• Arora S., Business Laws. Taxmann.

• Sharma, J.P. and Kanojia S, Business Laws, Bharat Law House Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi.
• Sharma, J.P. and Kanojia S, Vyavsayik Sanniyam, Delhi University Hindi Cell.(For
Hindi).
• Jagota R., Business Laws. MKM Publishers ScholarTech Press.

Additional Resources
• Information Technology Rules 2000 with Information Technology Act 2000,
Taxmann
Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
• Kuchhal M C, Business Laws, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi.
• Singh, Avtar, The Principles of Mercantile Law, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow.
• Tulsian P.C., Business Law, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.

Note: Latest edition of readings may be used

Teaching Learning Process

It includes lectures, presentations, discussions of case laws and case study discussion, role
plays, seminars, tutorials and project- based learning.

Assessment Methods

The assessment methods of this course are properly aligned with teaching learning
processes and anticipated learning outcomes. It includes oral and written tests, case
presentations, peer evaluation, problem solving exercises, observation of practical skills
through case laws and viva voce interviews.

Keywords

The Sale of Goods Act, 1930, The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, The Indian
Contract Act, 1872, The Information Technology Act, 2000.

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B.Com. : Semester II
Paper BC 2.3: BUSINESS MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

Duration: 3 Hrs. Total Marks: 100 Credits: 6

Course Objective
The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the applications of
Mathematics and Statistical techniques in business decision making.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able :
CO1: To acquire proficiency in using different mathematical tools (matrices, calculus and
mathematics of finance) in solving real life business and economic problems.
CO2: To develop an understanding of the various averages and measures of dispersion to
describe statistical data.
CO3: To understand the relationship between two variables through correlation and
regression.
CO4: To understand the construction and application of index numbers to real life
situations.
CO5: To understand the trends and tendencies over a period of time through time series
analysis.

Course Contents
Part - A: Business Mathematics

Unit I:
(a) Matrices: Definition and types; Algebra of matrices; Applications of matrix
operations to simple business and economic problems; Calculation of values of
determinants up to third order; Finding inverse of a matrix through determinant method;
Solution of system of linear equations up to three variables.
(b) Differential Calculus: Mathematical functions and their types – linear, quadratic,
polynomial; Concepts of limits and continuity of a function; Concept and rules of
differentiation; applications of differentiation - elasticity of demand and supply, Maxima
and Minima of functions relating to cost, revenue and profit.
(c) Basic Mathematics of Finance: Simple and Compound interest (including
continuous compounding); Rates of interest- nominal and effective and their inter-
relationships; Compounding and discounting of a sum using different types of rates.

Part - B: Business Statistics

Unit II: Uni-variate Analysis

(a) Measures of Central Tendency: Arithmetic mean, Geometric mean, Harmonic
mean- Properties and applications. Median and other Partition values (quartiles, deciles,
percentiles), Mode.

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(b) Measures of Dispersion: absolute and relative- Range, Quartile deviation, Mean
deviation, Standard deviation and their coefficients; Properties of Standard
deviation/Variance.
Unit III: Bi-variate Analysis
(a) Simple and Linear Correlation analysis: Meaning, Measurement (Karl Pearson’s
co-efficient and Spearman’s Rank correlation) and Properties.
(b) Simple and Linear Regression Analysis: Regression equations and estimation;
properties of Regression coefficients; Relationship between correlation and regression.

Unit IV: Index Numbers

Meaning and uses; Construction of index numbers: Aggregatives and average of relatives
– simple and weighted; Tests of adequacy of index numbers; Computation and uses of
Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Unit V: Time Series

Components; additive and multiplicative models; Trend analysis - moving averages and
method of least squares (linear trend).

References
• Bhardwaj, R.S. Business Mathematics and Statistics. Scholar Tech Press.
• Levin, Richard, and Rubin, David S. Statistics for Management. New Delhi: Prentice
Hall of India
• Thukral, J.K. Business Mathematics and Statistics. Maximax Publications
• Vohra, N.D. Business Mathematics and Statistics. McGraw Hill Education (India) Pvt
Ltd.

Additional Resources

• Budnick, P. Applied Mathematics. McGraw Hill Publishing Co

• Dowling, E.T. Mathematics for Economics. Schaum’s Outlines Series, McGraw Hill
Publishing Co.
• Gupta, S.C. Fundamental of Statistics. Himalaya Publishing House
• Spiegel, M.R. Theory and Problems of Statistics. Schaum’s Outline Series. McGraw
Hill Publishing Co.
Note: Latest edition of text books may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

This course is well structured and sequenced attainment of knowledge and skills. It will
constitute an important aspect of teaching learning process. the course would involve
lectures supported by group tutorials, open ended projects and self study.

Assessment Methods
Class participation, tutorial assignments and presentations, class tests, end semester exam.

Keywords
Matrices, Differential Calculus, Mathematics of Finance, Uni-variate Analysis, Bi-
variate Analysis, Index Numbers, Time Series.

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B.Com. : Semester III

Paper BC 3.1: COMPANY LAWS

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits: 6

Course Objective
The objective of the course is to impart basic knowledge of the provisions of the
Companies Act 2013 to understand the conduct of business as per legal framework
provided in the country. Case studies involving issues in company law are required to be
discussed.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able :
CO1: To understand the rules and the broader procedural aspects involved in different
types of companies covering the Companies Act 2013.
CO2: To comprehend and appropriately use the basic legal documents essential for
operations and management of company.
CO3: To enable the students to distinguish between varied company processes, meetings
and decisions.
CO4: To equip the students with framework of dividend distribution and role of auditors
in a company.
CO5: To follow and evaluate working of depositories and their functions for working in
stock market.

Course Contents
Unit I: Introduction
Meaning and characteristics of a company; Lifting of corporate veil; Administration of
Company Law including National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), National Company
Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Special Courts]; Types of companies including
private and public company, government company, foreign company, one person
company, small company, associate company, dormant company and producer company;
Association not for profit; Illegal association; Formation of company, promoters, their
legal position, pre incorporation contract and Online registration of a company.

Unit II: Documents and shares

Memorandum of Association and its alteration, Articles of Association and its alteration,
Doctrine of constructive notice and indoor management; Prospectus: shelf and red herring
prospectus, misstatement in prospectus; Book building; Issue, allotment and forfeiture of
share, call on shares; Issue of sweat capital; employee stock option; Issue of bonus shares;
Transfer and transmission of shares, buyback and D-Mat system.

Unit III: Management

Classification of directors; Director Identity Number (DIN); Appointment , removal of
directors; Legal positions, powers and duties ; Key managerial personnel, managing
director, manager Committee of board of directors- audit committee, nomination and

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remuneration committee, stakeholder relationship committee and corporate social

responsibility committee.
Unit IV: Company Meetings
Meetings of shareholders and board; Types of meeting, convening and conduct of
meetings, requisites of a valid meeting-notice, agenda, chairman, quorum, proxy,
resolutions, minutes; postal ballot, meeting through video conferencing, e-voting.

Unit V: Dividends, Audit and Winding Up

Provisions relating to payment of dividend; Company Audit; Provisions relating to audit,
Auditors' qualification, appointment, rotation of auditors, auditors' report, Concept and
modes of winding up; Liquidator; National company Law Tribunal (NCLT); Appellate
Tribunal (NCLAT), Special Courts; Relevant provisions of Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Code 2016.

References
• Chadha R. & Sumant Chadha, "Company Laws", Scholar Tech Press, Delhi.
• Gowar, LCB, Principles of Modern company Law, Stevens & Sons, London.
• Hanningan, Brenda, Company Law, Oxford University Press, U.K.
• Kuchhal, M. C., Corporate Laws, Shri Mahaveer Book Depot, New Delhi.
• Kumar, A., Corporate Laws, Taxmann.
• Sharma, J.P., An Easy Approach to Corporate Laws, Ane Books Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi.

Additional Resources
• Companies Act and Corporate Laws, Bharat Law House Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
• Kannal, S., & V.S. Sowrirajan, Company Law Procedure, Taxman’s Allied Services
(P) Ltd., New Delhi.
• Ramaiya, A Guide to Companies Act, LexisNexis, Wadhwa and Buttersworth.

Note: Latest edition of text books may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

It includes lectures through presentations of case laws and discussion of case studies, role
plays, seminars, tutorials, project- based learning. Case laws comprehension and higher-
order skills of reasoning and analysis will be encouraged through pedagogical innovation.

Assessment Methods
The assessment methods of this course are properly aligned with teaching learning
processes and epected learning outcomes. It includes oral and written tests, case
presentations, peer evaluation, problem solving exercises, observation of practical skills
through case laws and viva voce interviews.

Keywords
Lifting Of Corporate Veil, National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT),
Memorandum of Association.

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B.Com. : Semester III

Paper BC 3.2: INCOME TAX LAW & PRACTICE

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits: 6

Course Objective
To impart knowledge of laws pertaining to levy of income tax in India and enable
students to apply the same practically.

Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course the students should be able to:
CO1: understand the basic concepts in the law of income tax and determine the
residential status of different persons.
CO2: identify the five heads in which income is categorised and to compute income
under the heads ‘Salaries’ and ‘Income from House Property’.
CO3: compute income under the head ‘ Profits and gains of business or profession’,
‘Capital gains’ and ‘Income from other sources’.
CO4: understand clubbing provisions, aggregate income after set-off and carry forward of
losses, and deductions allowed under the Income Tax Act.
CO5: compute tax liability of individuals and firms and understand the provisions of
filing return of income.

Course Contents

Unit I : Introduction
Basic concepts: Income; agricultural income; person, assessee; assessment year; previous
year; Gross total income; total income; maximum marginal rate of tax; Permanent
Account Number (PAN); Residential status; Scope of total income on the basis of
residential status; Exempted income under section 10.

Unit II: Computation of income under different heads-1

Income from Salaries; Income from house property.

Unit III: Computation of income under different heads-2

Profits and gains of business or profession; Capital gains; Income from other sources.

Unit IV: Total income and tax computation

Income of other persons included in assessee's total income; aggregation of income and
set-off and carry forward of losses; deductions from gross total income; rebates and
reliefs

Unit V: Computation of total individuals and firms

Tax liability of individual and firm; Preparation of return of income; filing of returns:
manually, online filing of returns of income & TDS; provision and procedures of
compulsory on-line filing of returns for specified assesses.

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Note:
1. There shall be a practical examination of 20 Marks on E-filing of Income Tax
Returns using a software utility tool. The student is required fill appropriate Form
and generate the XML file.

2. There shall be 4 Credit Hrs. for Lectures+ one Credit Hr. (Two Practical Periods
per week per batch) for Practical Lab+ one Credit Hr. for tutorials (per group).

References

• Ahuja, Girish and Ravi Gupta. Systematic Approach to Income Tax. Bharat Law
House, Delhi.
• Singhania, Vinod K. and Monica Singhania. Students’ Guide to Income Tax,
University Edition. Taxmann Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

Additional Resources
• Current Tax Reporter. Current Tax Reporter, Jodhpur.
• Income Tax Reports. Company Law Institute of India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai.
• Taxman. Taxman Allied Services Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
Software
• ‘Excel Utility’ available at incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in
• Singhania, Vinod K. e-filing of Income Tax Returns and Computation of Tax,
Taxmann Publication Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi. Latest version

Note: Latest edition of text books and soft-wares may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

The teaching learning process would include classroom lectures to introduce students to
the law pertaining to the levy of income tax. This would be supported by case studies to
enable an understanding of the practical implications of the income tax law. Further, to
enable the students to apply the law practically, presentations by students and practical on
online filing would be included in the teaching learning process.

Assessment Methods
The assessment methods would include end semester examination, assignments and class
tests. Further, practical exams may be conducted to gauge the understanding of students
regarding application of relevant provisions of the income tax law.

Keywords
Assessment Year, Previous Year, Assessee, Person, Finance Act, Income, Agricultural
Income, Resident, Non-Resident, Standard Deduction, Allowances, Perquisite, Deemed
Ownership, Capital Gain, Relative, Annual Value.

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B.Com. : Semester III

Paper BC 3.4 (a): COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN BUSINESS

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits: 4

Course Objectives

To provide computer based knowledge to commerce students and equip them with
computational skills using ICT tools.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completion of course, the student shall be able to:
CO1: handle document creation for communication.
CO 2: acquire skills to create and make good presentations.
CO 3: make various computations in the area of accounting and finance and present
business data using appropriate charts.
CO4: process and analyze the business data and generalize the work sheets for better
understanding of the business environment and decision making.
CO5: understand and apply the various database concepts and tools in the related
business areas.

Course Contents
Unit I: Word Processing
Introduction to word Processing, Word processing concepts, Use of Templates, Working
with word document: Editing text, Find and replace text, Formatting, spell check,
Autocorrect, Autotext; Bullets and numbering, Tabs, Paragraph Formatting, Indent, Page
Formatting, Header and footer, Tables: Inserting, filling and formatting a table; Inserting
Pictures and Video; Mail Merge: including linking with Database; Printing documents.
Creating Business Documents using the above facilities.
Unit II: Preparing Presentations
Basics of presentations: Slides, Fonts, Drawing, Editing; Inserting: Tables, Images, texts,
Symbols, Media; Design; Transition; Animation; and Slideshow.
Creating Business Presentations using above facilities.

Unit III: Spreadsheet and its Business Applications

Spreadsheet concepts, Managing worksheets; Formatting, Entering data, Editing, and
Printing a worksheet; Handling operators in formula, Project involving multiple
spreadsheets, Organizing Charts and graphs.
Spreadsheet functions: Mathematical, Statistical, Financial, Logical, Date and Time,
Lookup and reference, Database, and Text functions.

Unit IV: Creating Business Spreadsheet

Creating spreadsheet in the area of: Loan and Lease statement; Ratio Analysis; Payroll
statements; Graphical representation of data; Frequency distribution and its statistical
parameters; Correlation and Regression.

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Unit V: Database Management System

Database Designs for Accounting and Business Applications: Reality- Expressing the
Application; Creating Initial design in Entity Relationship(ER) Model; Transforming ER
Model to Relational data model concepts; Implementing RDM design using an
appropriate DBMS.
DBMS Software: Environment; Tables; Forms; Queries; Reports; Modules; Applying
DBMS in the areas of Accounting; Managing the data records of Employees, Suppliers and
Customers.
Practical
There shall be two lectures per class and 4 Practical Lab periods per batch to be taught in
Computer Lab.
There shall be an examination of 100 marks consisting of practical exam of 75 marks (3
hours duration), 10 marks workbook, 10 marks class test/viva and 5 marks for attendance.

References

• Elmasari, Ranez and Shamkant B. Navathe Fundamentals of Database Systems, 7th

Edition, (2016), Pearson Education.
• Jain, Hem Chand and Tiwari H. N Computer Applications in Business..
(2019),Taxmann.
• Madan, Sushila, Computer Applications in Business., Scholar Tech Press.
• Mathur, Shruti and Jain Pooja, Computer Applications in Business. Galgotia
Publishing Company.
• Sharma S.K. and Bansal Mansi Computer Applications in Business, Taxmann.
• Wayne Winston, MS Excel 2016, Data Analysis & Business Modeling, PHI.
Additional Readings
• Simon Benninga, Financial Moddeling, 4th edition.. The MIT Press

Note: Latest edition of text books may be used.

Teaching Learning process
The course would involve lectures supported by group discussion, real life projects, open
ended projects and hands-on-practice in computer labs.

Assessment Methods
There shall be a practical examination of 100 Marks divided into Practical Examination
(3 hour duration) -75 Marks, Viva/Test-10 Marks, Work Book- 10 Marks and Attendance
- 5 Marks.

Keywords
Computer application in Business, Spreadsheet Solver, Database Management system,
Mail merge, Word Processing, Data analysis, Pivot table.

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B.Com. : Semester III

Paper BC 3.4 (b): CYBER CRIMES AND LAWS

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits: 4

Course Objective
This paper intends to create an understanding towards the cyber crimes and to familiarize
the students with the application of cyber laws in general.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to :
CO1: identify cyber risk associated with online activities.
CO2: prepare them for safe working in the vertical having varied access points, data
sources, network and system related issues, especially in online transactions.
CO3: identify the threats attached with using different popular virtual places or
platforms.
CO4: generate and preserve electronic evidences for personal and professional use.
CO5: work in virtual space safely and with business process or products confirming to the
regulatory framework and not falling under the ambit of cyber crimes.

Course Contents

Unit I: Cyber Crimes

Introduction- Computer crime and cyber crimes; Distinction between cyber crime and
conventional crimes; Kinds of cyber crimes- cyber stalking, cyber terrorism, forgery and
fraud, crimes related to IPRs, computer vandalism; cyber forensic.

Unit II: Definitions under IT Act, 2000

Definitions under IT Act, 2000; Concept of Internet, Web Centric Business, E Business
and its significance, Electronic Governance, Cyber jurisdiction.

Unit III: Contemporary Business Issues in Cyber Space

Security risks: Instant messaging platform, social networking sites, mobile applications
and Internet of Things (IOT). Domain name dispute and their resolution, E-forms; E-
Money, regulations of PPI (Pre-Payment Instruments) by RBI, Electronic Money
Transfer, Privacy of Data and Secure Ways of Operation in Cyber Space.

Unit IV: Electronic Records

Authentication of Electronic Records; Legal Recognition of Electronic Records; Legal
Recognition of Digital Signatures; Applications and usage of electronic records and
Digital Signatures in Government and its Agencies; Retention of Electronic Records,
Intermediaries and their liabilities; Attribution, Acknowledgement and Dispatch of
Electronic Records; Secure Electronic Records and Digital Signatures.

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Unit V: Regulatory Framework

Regulation of Certifying Authorities; Appointment and Functions of Controller; License
to issue Digital Signatures Certificate; Renewal of License; Controller’s Powers;
Procedure to be Followed by Certifying Authority; Issue, Suspension and Revocation of
Digital Signatures Certificate, Duties of Subscribers; Penalties and Adjudication;
Appellate Tribunal; Offences; Overview of GDPR and Indian data protection regime

References
• Arora, S., Cyber crimes and laws, Taxmann
• Brian, Craig. Cyber Law: The Law of the Internet and Information Technology.
Pearson Education.
• Rattan, J, Cyber Crime and Information Technology, Bharat Law house, Pvt Ltd.
• Sharma J. P., and Kanojia, Sunaina . Cyber Laws. Bharat Law house Pvt Ltd, New
Delhi.
Additional Resources
• Information Technology Rules 2000 &Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal Rules
2000 with Information Technology Act 2000 Taxmann Publications Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi.
• Painttal, D. Law of Information Technology. Taxmann Publications Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi.

Note: Latest edition of text books may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

Lectures, presentations of case laws discussing the real life cyber scams and the relevant
precautionary measures, case study approach would be widely followed, role plays,
seminars, tutorials, project- based learning. Case laws comprehension and higher-order
skills of reasoning and analysis will be encouraged through teaching strategies.

Assessment Methods

The assessment methods of this course are properly aligned with teaching learning
processes and anticipated learning outcomes. It includes oral and written tests, case
presentations, peer evaluation, problem solving exercises, observation of practical skills
through case laws and viva voce interviews.

Keywords
Regulatory Framework, Electronic Records, IT Act, 2000, Cyber Crimes.

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B.Com. : Semester IV
Paper BC 4.2: CORPORATE ACCOUNTING

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits: 6

Course Objective

To acquire the conceptual knowledge of corporate accounting and to understand the

various techniques of preparing accounting and financial statements.

Course Learning Process

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
CO1: Develop an understanding of accounting for share capital and debentures.
CO2: Prepare financial statements of a company.
CO3: Develop understanding of cash flow statements.
CO4: Understand the accounting for amalgamation of companies.
CO5: Prepare consolidated balance sheet for Holding company.

Course Contents

Unit I: Accounting for Share Capital and Debentures

Introduction to issue of shares and debentures. Issue of rights and Bonus shares, ESOPs
and buyback of shares, book building. Redemption of Preference shares, Redemption of
debentures: sinking/debenture Redemption fund, open market purchase and conversion of
debentures. Relevant AS and IND-AS as applicable.

Unit II: Financial Statements of a Company

Preparation of financial Statement of Joint Stock companies as per schedule III Part I & II
(Division I in detail and Division II only on overview) Relevant AS and IND-AS as
applicable.

Unit III: Cash Flow Statements

Meaning, Usefulness, Preparation of a cash flow statement in accordance with
Accounting Standard 3(Revised) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India. (Only indirect method), Limitations of cash flow statement. Relevant AS and IND-
AS as applicable.

Unit IV: Amalgamation of Companies

Concept of Purchase Consideration. Accounting for Amalgamation of Companies

(excluding inter-company transactions and holdings) and external reconstruction
Accounting for Internal Reconstruction (excluding preparation of scheme for internal
reconstruction). Relevant AS and IND-AS as applicable.

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Unit V: Accounts of Holding Companies/ Parent Companies

Preparation of consolidated balance sheet with one subsidiary company. Relevant AS and
IND-AS as applicable.

References

• Goyal, Bhushan Kumar. Corporate Accounting. Taxman, New Delhi.

• Kumar, Alok. Corporate Accounting. Kitab Mahal, New Delhi.
• Sah, Raj Kumar, Concept Building Approach to Corporate Accounting, Cengage

Additional Resources
• Maheshwari, S N. Corporate Accounting.Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi.
• Monga, J R. Fundamentals of Corporate Accounting. Mayur Paper Backs, New
Delhi.
• Sehgal, Ashok & Deepak Sehgal. Corporate Accounting. Taxman, New Delhi.
• Tulsian, P C. Corporate Accounting. S Chand & Co. New Delhi. New Delhi.

Note: Latest edition of readings may be used

Teaching Learning Process

The pedagogy would involve discussion of theory substantiated with numerical al live
examples taken from business world.

Assessment Methods
Class participation, Presentation, Practical’s, test, End Semester Exam.

Keywords

Redemption of shares, Financial Statements, cash flow, Amalgamation, Purchase

consideration, holding company.

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B.Com. : Semester IV
Paper BC 4.3: COST ACCOUNTING
Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100
Credits: 6

Course Objectives

To provide a depth understanding of the Cost Accounting Principles for identification,

analysis and classification of cost components and cost ascertainment by various costing
methods for planning, control and managerial decision making.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
CO1: understand conceptual framework of Cost Accounting.
CO2: Understand in detail the accounting and control of material and labour cost.
CO3: understand classification, allocation, apportionment and absorption of overheads in
cost determination.
CO4: calculate the cost of products, jobs, contracts, processes and services.
CO5: have basic understanding of cost accounting book keeping systems and
reconciliation of cost and financial account profits.

Course Contents
Unit 1: Introduction
Meaning, scope, objectives and advantages of cost accounting; Difference between
financial and cost accounting. Cost concepts and classifications, Overview of
elements of cost and Cost sheet. Role of a cost accountant in an organization.
Introduction to Cost Accounting Standards & Cost Accounting Records and Audit Rules
Unit II: Elements of Cost: Material and Labour
(a) Materials: Material/inventory control techniques. Accounting and control of
purchases, storage and issue of materials. Inventory systems, Methods of pricing of
materials issues — FIFO, LIFO, Simple Average, Weighted Average, Replacement,
Standard Cost; Physical Verification, Accounting treatment and control of losses —
Wastage, scrap, spoilage and defectives;
(b) Labour: Accounting and Control of labour cost. Time keeping and time booking.
Concept and treatment of idle time, over time, labour turnover and fringe benefits.

Unit III: Elements of Cost: Overheads

Classification, allocation, apportionment and absorption of overheads Under- and over-
absorption; Capacity Levels and Costs; Treatments of certain items in costing like interest
on capital, packing expenses, bad debts, research and development expenses, Activity
based costing.

Unit IV: Methods of Costing

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Unit costing, Job costing, Contract costing, Process costing (including process losses,
valuation of work-in-progress but excluding Joint products By Products). Service costing
(only transport).

Unit V: Cost Accounting Book-Keeping Systems

A brief introduction to integral and non-integral system of book-keeping; Reconciliation
of cost and financial accounts profit.

References
• Goel, Rajiv, Cost Accounting. Galgotia Publication, Delhi.
• Jain, S.P., and K. L. Narang. Cost Accounting: Principles and Methods. Kalyani
Publishers, Jalandhar.
• Jhamb, H. V. Fundamentals of Cost Accounting. Ane Books Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.

Additional Resources

• Arora, M. N. Cost and Management Accounting-Principles and Practice. Vikas

Publishing House, New Delhi.
• Lal, Jawahar & Seema Srivastava. Cost Accounting. McGraw Hill Publishing Co.,
New Delhi.
• Maheshwari, S. N., & S. N. Mittal. Cost Accounting. Theory and Problems. Shri
Mahabir Book Depot, New Delhi.
• Singh, Surender. Elements of Cost Accounting, Kitab Mahal, Allahabad/New Delhi.
Note: Latest edition of text books may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

This paper would be taught using lecture, class discussion, numerical examples and cases
from corporate world.

Assessment Methods
The assessment of the students must be aligned with the course learning outcomes and
requires class participation, class test, assignment, project work and end semester
examination

Keywords
Elements of Cost, Overheads, Process Costing, Reconciliation of Cost and Financial
Profits.

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B.Com. : Semester IV
Paper: BC 4.4 (a): E-COMMERCE

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits:

4

Course Objective

To familiarize the students with concepts and techniques of E-Commerce and to enhance
skills for effective and contemporary applications of E- commerce.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able :
CO1: To understand the basics of E-commerce, current and emerging business models.
CO2: To familiarize with basic business operations such as sales, marketing, HR etc. on
the web.
CO3: To enhance the students' skills for designing and developing website.
CO4: To identify the emerging modes of e-payment.
C05: To understand the importance of security, privacy, ethical and legal issues of e-
commerce.

Course Contents
·
Unit I: Introduction to E- Commerce
Scope of E- commerce, E -commerce Based Activities, Technical Components of E-
commerce, E -commerce Applications, Frame Work of E -commerce, Supply Chain
Management, E- commerce and E- Business, M-commerce, Pure Online V/S Brick and
Click business.

Unit II : Planning online business

Nature and dynamics of Internet ,electronic business models, B2B, B2C, C2C, C2B,
B2G, website designing, assessing requirement for an online business, designing,
developing and deploying the
system.

Unit III: Technology for online business

Internet and its evolution, intranet and extranet, IT infrastructure, middleware, domain
names, contents: text and integrating e -business application, components of internet
Information technology
structure.

Unit IV: Operations of E- commerce

Online payment mechanism, electronic payment system, payment gateways, visitors to
websites, tools for promoting websites, risk management options for e- payment
systems.

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Unit V: Security and Legal Aspects of E-commerce 8

Lectures
Threats in E-commerce, security of clients and service provider, cyber laws-relevant
provisions of Information Technology Act 2000: offences, secure electronic records and
digital signatures, penalties, adjudication

References
• Agarwala, Kamlesh N., Lal, Amit and Agarwala, Deeksha. “Business on the Net: An
Introduction to the whats and hows of E-commerce.” Macmillan India Ltd.
• Bajaj KK, Debjani Nag “E-Commerce. Tata McGraw Hill Company” New Delhi.
• Dietel, Harvey M., Dietel, Paul J., and Steinbuhler Kate. E- Business and E-
commerce for Managers. Pearson Education.
• Diwan, Parag and Sharma, Sunil “ Electronic commerce- A manager’s Guide to E-
Business”, Vanity Books International ,Delhi.
• Elias M. Awad “Electronic Commerce from vision to fulfillment,’ Third Edition PHI
publications.
• Turban, E., et.al. “Electronic commerce: A Managerial perspective” Pearson
Education Asia.

Additional Resources

• Information Technology Act 2000

• Kumar A. “ Cyber Laws” Book Age Publications, New Delhi

Note: Latest edition of the books should be used.

Teaching Learning Process

A combination of various learning methods like audio-visual materials, class
presentations, expert lectures(Webinar), case studies and group discussion using ICT
(such as: WhatsApp group, Google Group, Etc.).

Assessment Methods
The methods of assessing the students includes presentations, online/off line quiz, micro
research projects, group discussion and class tests.

Keywords
E-commerce, E-business, Mobile Commerce, Electronic Data, Digital
Signature, Electronic Payment System.

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B. Com. : Semester IV
Paper BC 4.4 (b): INVESTING IN STOCK MARKETS

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits: 4

Course Objective

To equip students with the basic skills required to operate in stock market.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to :

CO1 - Understand the basics of Investing, the Investment Environment as well as Risk &
Return.
CO2 – Learn Indian securities market including the Derivatives Market.
CO3 - Learn EIC framework and conduct Fundamental Analysis.
CO4 - Understand Technical Analysis.
CO5 - Understand the Mutual funds market and learn to Invest in Mutual Funds.

Course Contents

Unit-I: Basics of Investing

Basics of Investment & Investment Environment. Risk and Return, Instruments of
Investment - Equity shares, Preference shares, Bonds and Debentures. Trading in
securities: Types of orders, using brokerage and Analyst recommendations.

Unit- II: Indian Securities Market

An overview of Indian Securities Market: Primary Market (IPO, FPO, Private placement,
Offer for sale), Secondary Market (cash market and derivative market: Futures and
Options) Market Participants: Stock Broker, Investor, Depositories, Clearing House,
Stock Exchanges. Role of stock exchange, Stock exchanges in India: BSE, NSE, MSEI.
Security Market Indices: Nifty & Sensex, Sources of financial information.

Unit-III: Fundamental Analysis

Top down and bottom up approaches, Analysis of international & domestic economic
scenario, Industry analysis, Company analysis (Quality of management, financial analysis
:Both Annual and Quarterly, Income statement analysis, position statement analysis
including key financial ratios, Cash flow statement analysis, Industry market ratios: PE,
PEG, Price over sales, Price over book value, EVA), Understanding Shareholding pattern
of the company.

Unit-IV: Technical Analysis

Trading rules (credit balance theory, confidence index, filter rules, market breath,
advances vs declines and charting (use of historic prices, simple moving average and
MACD) basic and advanced interactive charts. Do’s & Don’ts of investing in markets.

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Unit-V: Investing in Mutual Funds

Concept and background on Mutual Funds: Advantages, Disadvantages of investing in
Mutual Funds, Types of Mutual funds: Open ended, close ended, equity, debt, hybrid,
money market, and entry load vs. exit load funds. Factors affecting choice of mutual
funds. CRISIL mutual fund ranking and its usage, calculation and use of Net Asset Value.

References
• Kumar, V and Nangia, R.S. Investing in Stock Markets, Ane books.
• Singh J K & Singh Amit Kumar, Investing in stock Markets, A K Publications,
Delhi.
• Tripathi Vanita & Panwar N , Investing in Stock Markets, Taxmann’s Publication.
Additional Resources:
• Chandra, Prasanna. Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management, Tata McGraw
Hil.l
• Damodaran, Aswath. Investment Validation Tools and Technique for Determining
Mutual Funds, John Wiley & Sons.
• Gurman and Jochnk, Fundamentals of Investing, Pearworth.
• Madura, Jeff, Personal Finance, Pearson.
Note: Latest edition of text books may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

As the course is designed to equip students with the basic skills required to operate in
stock market, the teaching learning process will be based on lectures, seminars,
workshops, project work and cases studies.

Assessment Methods

The assessment of the students must be aligned with the course learning outcomes and
requires Class Participation, Class Test, Assignment, Project Work, End Semester
Examination.

Keywords

Investments, Indian Securities Market, Primacy Market, Secondary Market, Derivatives

Market.

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B. Com. : Semester IV
Paper BC 4.4 (c): PERSONAL TAX PLANNING

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits : 4

Course Objective
To provide basic knowledge of Income Tax and its planning to students in easily
comprehensible manner with a view to equip them to use the legitimate tool of planning
in their economic life.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1: Understand the concept of Tax Planning and relevance of residential status to plan
the scope of income.
CO2: Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to minimize tax liability.
CO3: Devise tax planning strategy in relation to income from house property and
business.
CO4: Devise tax planning strategies w.r.t. capital gains and income from other sources.
CO5: Understand provisions related to clubbing and certain deductions under Income Tax
Act.

Course Contents
Unit I: Concept of Tax Planning

(i) Meaning of tax planning, tax avoidance, tax evasion and tax management;
Objectives of tax planning; Case studies relating to tax planning, tax
avoidance, tax evasion and tax management.
(ii) Tax Planning with reference to residential status: Relevance of residential
status in computing taxable income; Determination of residential status of an
individual, HUF, company, other persons; Relationship between residential
status and incidence of tax; Case studies relating to residential status.
(iii) Provisions relating to concept of agricultural income; Tax treatment and tax
planning of agricultural income.

Unit II: Tax Planning with Reference to Salary Income

(i) Tax planning in respect of salary income: Bonus; Fees; Commission and
allowances; Valuation of perquisites; Allowances; Retirement benefits like
gratuity, leave encashment, pension tax relief under Section 89 (1) (arrears of
salary).
(ii) Case studies based on designing pay package.
Unit III: Tax Planning in relation to Income from House Property and Business
Income

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(i) Tax Planning in respect of self-occupied house property, let-out house

property, partly let out and partly self-occupied house property; and property
used for business or profession of the assesse.
(ii) Set-off and carry forward of house property losses.
(iii) Tax planning related to Section 80C.
(iv) Tax Planning related to business income covering only Presumptive schemes
of computing business income (Section 44AD, 44ADA, 44AE).

Unit IV: Tax Planning in relation to Capital gains and other sources

(i) Tax planning with reference to long-term and short-term capital assets and
choice of price-inflation indexation; Capital gains on equity and non-equity
financial instruments.
(ii) Tax planning in relation to gifts received from relatives and non-relatives.

Unit V: Other Areas of Tax Planning

i) Income of others’ liable for clubbing.

ii) Deductions under Sections 80C, 80CCD(1), 80CCD(1B), 80CCD (2), 80D,
80DD, 80DDB, 80E, 80G, 80TTA, 80TTB
iii) Rebate under Section 87A.

References

• Ahuja, G. and Gupta, R., Corporate Tax Planning and Management. Bharat Law
House, Delhi, 2017.
• Singhania, Vinod K. and Singhania, K., Direct Taxes Law & Practice -With special
reference to Tax Planning. Taxmann Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2017.

Additional Resources
• Jain, R.K., Ayakar Vidhan avam Likhankan, Rajeev Bansal Publications, 2017.
Note: Latest edition of text book may be used.
• Mehrotra, H.C. and Goyal, S.P., Ayakar Vidhan avam Likhankan (Income Tax Law
and Accounts), Sahitya Bhawan, Agra, 2016.
• Mehrotra, H.C. and Goyal, S.P., Direct Tax including Tax Planning & Management.
Sahitya Bhawan, Agra, 2017.

Note: Latest edition of text books may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

Classroom lectures; Case studies; Presentations; Class discussion.

Assessment Methods
End semester examination; Class participation; Assignments; Class tests.

Keywords
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Tax Planning, Residential status, Agricultural Income, Perquisites, Allowances.

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B.Com. : Semester V
Paper BC 5.1 (a): HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits: 6

Course Objective

The course aims to make the learners understand the importance of human resources &
their effective management in organizations.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able :

CO1: To understand the concept of HRM and its role in effective business administration.
CO2: To understand the role of recruitment and selection in relation to organization’s
business and HRM objectives.
CO3: To explain the importance of performance management system in enhancing
employee performance.
CO4: To design compensation schemes that are cost effective, increase productivity of
the workforce, and comply with the legal framework.
CO5: To recognize emerging horizons of HRM and also enduring international HRM, e-
HRM, HRIS.

Course Contents

Unit I: Introduction to HRM

Nature, importance, evolution and scope of HRM, difference between HRM and HRD,
competencies of HR manager; Human resource planning—quantitative and qualitative
dimensions; Job analysis—Job description and Job specification; HR policies.

Unit II: Recruitment, Selection & Development

Recruitment, selection, placement, induction, and socialization – an overview; Training
and development- concept, importance, methods, role specific and competency based
training.
Unit III: Performance Appraisal
Performance appraisal—meaning, objectives and methods; Potential appraisal and
employee counseling; Job changes-transfers (meaning and reasons), promotion (meaning
and basis) and demotion (meaning, causes and guiding principles).
Unit IV: Compensation Management
Job evaluation; Compensation- base and supplementary compensation, methods of wage
payment, fringe benefits, incentive plans (individual, group and organization wide).
Unit V: Employee Maintenance and Emerging Issues in HRM

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Employee welfare, safety and health; Grievance redressal; Emerging issues and
challenges of HRM- workforce diversity, employee empowerment, downsizing, work-life
balance, use of technology in HRM functions, e- HRM, green- HRM, outsourcing HRM,
ethics in HRM (surveillance vs. privacy), employee retention.

References

• Decenzo, D. A., & Robbins, S. P. (2011). Fundamentals of Human Resource

Management . India: Wiley.
• Dessler, G. (2017). Human Resource Management. Pearson.
• Pattanayak, B. (2018). Human Resource Management. Delhi. Prentice Hall of India.
• Rao, V. Human Resource Management: Text and Cases. Excel Books.
• Rastogi, S. Management of Human Resources. Sun India.

Additional Resources
• Awasthappa, K. Human Resource Management. Tata McGraw Hill Education.
• Muller-Camen, M., Croucher, R., & Leigh, S. (2016). Human Resource
Management: A Case Study Approach . CIPD. Viva Books.

Note:Latest editions of the books may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

Interactive class room sessions with the help of power point presentations, case
discussions and group discussions to ensure active participation and continuous learning.

Assessment Methods
Class tests/Assignments, Class participation, Presentations, End-semester examination

Keywords
Human resource planning, Job analysis, Selection, Training, Job evaluation, e-HRM.

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B.Com. : Semester V
Paper BC 5.1 (b): PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100

Credits: 6

Course Objective
The objective of this course is to provide basic knowledge of concepts, principles, tools
and techniques of marketing.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able :
CO1: To develop understanding of basic concepts of marketing, marketing philosophies
and environmental conditions effecting marketing decisions of a firm.
CO2: To understand the dynamics of consumer behaviour and process of market selection
through STP stages.
CO3: To learn about marketing decisions related to product produced by a firm.
CO4: To learn about marketing decisions involving product pricing and its distribution.
CO5: To learn marketing decisions involving product promotion.

Course Contents
Unit I
Introduction to Marketing::Meaning, Nature, Scope and Importance; Marketing
Philosophies; Marketing Mix.
Marketing Environment: Need for studying marketing environment; Micro
environmental factors- company, suppliers, marketing intermediaries, customers,
competitors, publics; Macro environmental factors – demographic, economic, natural,
technological, politico-legal and socio-cultural.

Unit II
Consumer Behaviour: Need for studying consumer behaviour; Types; Stages in
Consumer buying decision process; Factors influencing consumer buying decisions.
Market Selection: Market Segmentation- concept, importance, levels and bases of
segmenting consumer markets. Market Targeting- concept and factors affecting the
choices for market targeting. Product Positioning– concept and bases. Product
differentiation- concept and bases.

Unit III
Product Decisions: Concept and classification; Levels of Product; Product-mix
dimensions; Branding- concept, functions, types and qualities of good brand name;
Packaging and Labeling- concept and functions; Product support services.
New Product Development: Product life cycle– concept and marketing strategies; New
product development process.

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Unit IV
Pricing Decisions: Objectives; Factors affecting price of a product; Pricing methods;
Pricing strategies.
Distribution Decisions: Channels of distribution- meaning and importance; types of
distribution channels and their functions; Factors affecting choice of distribution channel;
Distribution logistics – concept, importance and major logistics decisions. Wholesaling
and retailing.

Unit V
Promotion Decisions: Communication process; Nature and Importance of Promotion;
Promotion mix concept and distinctive characteristics of advertising, personal selling,
sales promotion, public relations, publicity and direct marketing; Factors influencing
promotion mix decisions.
Contemporary Issues in Marketing: Relationship Marketing; Sustainable Marketing;
Rural marketing; Social marketing; Digital marketing; Ethical issues in marketing.

References

• Etzel, M. J., Walker, B. J., Stanton, W. J., & Pandit, A. (2010). Marketing (14th ed.).
Mc Graw Hill.
• Kotler, P., Armstrong, G. and Agnihotri, P. (2018). Principles
of Marketing (17th edition) Pearson Education. Indian edition.
• Sharma, K., & Aggarwal S. (2018). Principles of Marketing. Taxmann's.

Additional Resources
• Grewal, D. & Levy, M. (2017). Marketing (5thed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
• Kotler, P., Keller, K. L., Koshy, A., & Jha, M. (2013). Principles of Marketing:
A South Asian Perspective (13thed.). Pearson Education.
• Saxena, R. (2006). Marketing Management (3rd ed.). Tata Mc-Graw Hill.

Unit wise List of Case Studies:

Unit 1 Walmart. Case Study in Kotler, P., Keller, K. L., Koshy, A., & Jha, M. (2013).
Marketing Management. Pearson Education. pp. 103.
http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/mccain-foods/how-mccain-responds-to-
changes-in-the-external-environment/introduction.html
Unit II Spotting Consumer Behavior Trends Correctly- LG Electronics. Case
study, in Ramaswamy, V., Namakumari, S. (2015) Marketing Management: A
Strategic Decision Making Approach. McGraw-Hill Education. pp 266.
Value Segmenting- Titan Watches Carves Out Many Distinct Segments.
Case Study in Ramaswamy, V., Namakumari, S. (2015) Marketing
Management: A Strategic Decision Making Approach. McGraw-Hill
Education. pp 312.
Unit III Managing a Brand’s PLC- The Case of ITC Scissors. Case Study in
Ramaswamy, V., Namakumari, S. (2015) Marketing Management: A Strategic
Decision Making Approach. McGraw-Hill Education. pp 359.
The ‘Steve Jobs Magic’ in Product Innovation. Case Study in Ramaswamy,

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V., Namakumari, S. (2015) Marketing Management: A Strategic Decision

Making Approach. McGraw-Hill Education. pp 426.
Unit IV IKEA’s Entry into India as a Single- Brand Global Retail Chain. Case
Study in Ramaswamy, V., Namakumari, S. (2015) Marketing Management: A
Strategic Decision Making Approach. McGraw-Hill Education. pp 513.
Unit V Intel Inside- Advertising Builds a Great Brand. Case Study in Ramaswamy,
V., Namakumari, S. (2015) Marketing Management: A Strategic Decision
Making Approach. McGraw-Hill Education. pp 607.
HUL’S ‘Khushiyon Ki Doli’- Campaign Targeted at Media-Dark Villages.
Case Study in Ramaswamy,V.,Namakumari, S. (2015) Marketing
Management: A Strategic Decision Making Approach. McGraw-Hill
Education. pp 743.

Note: Latest edition of text books may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

The teaching learning process help students to become more effective learners in the
course. It includes lectures, case study discussions, individual, group presentation and
projects.

Assessment Methods
The assessment methods of this course include class tests, assignments, project
evaluations and class presentations.

Keywords
Targetmarket, Product, Price, Distribution, Promotion, Segmentation, Targeting, Positioni
ng,Branding, Packaging, Labelling, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Environment.

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B. Com. : Semester V
Paper BC 5.1 (c): AUDITING AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits:

6

Course Objective
To provide knowledge of auditing principles and techniques and to familiarize the
students with the understanding of issues and practices of corporate governance in the
global and Indian context including case studies.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able :
CO1: To differentiate between different aspects of auditing especially for internal check,
internal control and for overall corporate governance.
CO2: To understand the concept of corporate governance in organisations and its essence
for management.
CO3: To provide and assimilate information leading to failure of organisation and
corporate scams.
CO4: To comprehend the governance framework for an organisation provided by
different regulatory bodies in India and Abroad.
CO5: To recognise the essence of ethics in business.

Course Contents
Unit I: Auditing
Basic Principles and Techniques; Classification of Audit, Audit Planning, Internal
Control – Internal Check and Internal Audit; Audit Procedure – Vouching and
verification of Assets & Liabilities; Company Auditor- Qualifications and
disqualifications, Appointment, Rotation, Removal, Remuneration, Rights and Duties;
Auditor’s Report- Contents and Types, Liabilities of Statutory Auditors under the
Companies Act 2013.

Unit II: Special Areas of Audit

Cost audit, Tax audit and Management audit; Recent Trends in Auditing: Basic
considerations of audit in EDP Environment; Relevant Auditing and Assurance Standards
(AASs).

Unit III: Corporate Governance Framework in India

Initiatives- Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) (1997), Kumar Mangalam Birla
(1999), NR Narayana Murthy Committee (2005) and Uday Kotak Committee (2017).
Regulatory framework- Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (1999), relevant
provisions of Companies Act,2013 and Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements
Regulations (LODR), 2015.

Unit IV: Major Corporate Governance Failure and International Codes

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BCCI (UK), Maxwell Communication (UK), Enron (USA), World.Com (USA),

Andersen Worldwide (USA), Vivendi (France), Harshad Mehta Scam, Satyam Computer
Services Ltd, Kingfisher Airlines and PNB Heist; Common Governance Problems
Noticed in various Corporate Failures; Codes and Standards on Corporate Governance;
Initiatives in India.

Unit V: Business Ethics and CSR

Morality and Ethics; Business Values and Ethics; Various Approaches to Business Ethics;
Ethical Theories; Ethical Governance; Corporate Ethics; Benefits of Adopting Ethics in
Business; Ethics Programme; Code of Ethics; Ethics Committee; Concept of Corporate
Philanthropy, CSR, CR, Corporate Sustainability; Environmental Aspect of CSR; CSR
provision under the Companies Act 2013, CSR Committees; CSR Reporting; CSR
Models, Drivers of CSR, Codes and Standards on CSR, Global Reporting Initiatives, ISO
26000.

References

• Gupta, Kamal and Ashok Arora, Fundamentals of Auditing, Tata Mc-Graw Hill
Publishing Co. Ltd., NewDelhi.
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Auditing and Assurance Standards,
ICAI, New Delhi.
• Sharma, J.P., Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, and CSR, Ane Books Pvt
Ltd, New Delhi.
• Tricker, Bob. Corporate Governance-Principles, Policies, and Practice (Indian
Edition). Oxford University Press, New Delhi.

Additional Resources

• Ghatalia, S.V., Practical Auditing, Allied Publishers Private Ltd., New Delhi
• Kumar A., Gupta L. and R.J. Arora, Auditing and Corporate Governance, Taxmann
• Mallin, Christine A., Corporate Governance (Indian Edition), Oxford University
Press, NewDelhi.
• Rani, Geeta D., and R.K. Mishra, Corporate Governance- Theory and Practice,
Excel Books, New Delhi.

Note: Latest edition of text books may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

The teaching -learning processes play a vital role in instilling in the student the curiosity
to study the subject corporate governance and auditing. It includes lectures through
presentations of corporate scams, expert lectures,case study approach is widely followed ,
role plays , seminars , tutorials , project- based learning. Higher-order skills of reasoning
and analysis will be encouraged through teaching strategies.

Assessment Methods

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The assessment methods of this course are properly aligned with teaching learning
processes and anticipated learning outcomes. It includes oral and written tests, case
presentations, peer evaluation, problem solving exercises, observation of practical skills
through case laws and viva voce interviews.

Keywords
Auditing, Corporate Governance Framework in India, Business Ethics and CSR.

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B. Com. : Semester V
Paper BC 5.1 (d): FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ANALYSIS

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits: 6

Course Objective

This develops an ability to understand, analyze and interpret the basic framework of
financial reporting.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student will be able to:

CO1-Describe the conceptual framework of financial reporting to have an understanding
of components of financial statements.
CO2- Identify major disclosures related to financial statements.
CO3- Explain techniques of analysis of financial statements.
CO4-Analyze and interpret financial statements of companies.
CO5- Gain understanding of emerging areas in financial reporting - Accounting for E-
commerce business, value added statements and Integrated Reporting.

Course Contents

Unit-I: Introduction
Concept and objectives of financial reporting, Users of financial reports, Conceptual
Framework for financial reporting. Understanding financial statements of a Joint Stock
Company : Balance sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss, Cash Flow statement, Statement
of changes in Equity, Notes to the accounts, Significant accounting policies, Accounting
Standards, Converged Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) relevant to the financial
statements.

Unit-II: Disclosures in Annual Report

Disclosures under Companies Act, 2013, Accounting Standards, Securities Exchange
Board of India (SEBI) – in annual reports and company website.

Unit-III: Analysis of Financial Statements – Techniques

Comparative financial statements, Common Size Financial Statements, Ratio Analysis,
Cash Flow Analysis, Trend Analysis.

Unit-IV: Analysis of Financial Statements – A Case Study

Intra-firm and inter-firm comparison of any three listed companies from any
sector/industry for a period of five years using the spread sheet, Use of Ratio analysis,
Industry Averages, Growth rates, CAGR, Z-score etc. in the analysis.

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Unit-V: Emerging Trends in Reporting

Accounting for E-commerce business – Introduction, elements of e-commerce
transactions, business models, classification of e-commerce websites, revenue recognition
and measurement of costs, Indian Accounting Standard and its implication on E-
Commerce companies. Integrated Reporting – Meaning, Purpose, Salient features of
framework, the Capitals and Value creation. Value Added Statement.

References
• Bhattacharya, K Ashish. Corporate Financial Reporting and analysis. PHI learning,
Delhi.
• Gupta, Ambrish, Financial Accounting for Management: An Analytical Perspective,
Pearson Education, Delhi.
• Lal, Jawahar & Sucheta, Gauba, Financial Reporting and Analysis. Himalaya
Publishing House, Mumbai.
• Sapra, Ritu, Kaur K. & Chawla K. Financial Reporting and Analysis.Wisdom
Publications, Delhi.

Additional Resources
• George J. Benstonet. Al, World Financial Reporting, Oxford University Press.
• Gibson, C. H., Financial reporting and analysis. Nelson Education.
• Lawrence Revsine, Daniel W. Collins, W. Bruce Johnson, H. Fred Mittelstaedt.
Financial Reporting and Analysis. McGraw Hill Education.
• R.K. Mautz and William G. May, Financial Disclosure in a Competitive Economy,
Financial Executive Research Foundation, USA.

Notes: Latest Accounting Standards to be followed.

Teaching Learning Process

Theory and Numerical.

Assessment Methods
Class participation, Presentation, test, End Semester Exam.

Key words
Ratio Analysis, Financial Disclosures, Integrated Reporting, Reporting For E Commerce
Business.

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B.Com. : Semester V
Paper BC 5.1 (e): DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits : 6

Course Objective
This course aims to familiarize the learners with principles and practice of document
management system in digital and non-digital environment.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able :
CO1: To appreciate the importance of effective documentation in business.
CO2: To understand traditional methods of documentation.
CO3: To understand significance and utility of modern documentation methods.
CO4: To practice business documentation with the help of real life cases.
CO5: To understand complexities involved in field project work.

Course Contents

Unit I: Meaning, Elements and Typology in the process of Documentation

Meaning and importance (costs & rewards) of documentation in business, elements in the
process- requirements engineering, design & development; Typology of documentation-
form /environment-digital and paper documentation; Nature-legal/mandatory and
voluntary; Purpose-evidence, reference, record/archival; Expiry-standing/long-term,
short-term, instantaneous; Content- text, images, drawings & designs, maps, sound,
video; Design- pro forma, standardized; Custom design; Specificity- general, all purpose,
industry specific e.g. medical documentation, HR documentation, international trade
documentation, educational sector documentation, library documentation, engineering
documentation, etc.; Implementation, evaluation and revision.

Unit II: Documentation in Non-Digital Environment

Pro forma and forms- design, development, printing and inventory; Document printing
and inventory management– Economic Ordering Quantity, Safe-keeping; Creating,
storing/ archiving, labeling/bar-coding/scanning, retrieving folders/documents; Physical
documentation infrastructure and services e.g. plagiarism/ IPR audit, security audit.

Unit III: Documentation in Digital Environment

Dematerialization and document database; Document access control and data privacy;
Data user interface and user rights – e.g. read only, edit/modify, download, upload,
payment mechanism, etc; Digital documentation infrastructure and services e.g.
plagiarism/ IPR audit, security audit.

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Unit IV: Case Studies on Digital and Non digital Documentation for Industrial/
Functional Verticals
Educational/academic documentation; Medical record documentation; HR records
documentation; Domestic and international trade documentation.

Unit V: Project Work

Project work on digital and non digital documentation for the chosen industrial/functional
verticals.

References
• Locker and Kaczmarek. (2009). Business Communication: Building Critical Skills.
The McGraw- Hill Companies, Inc.
• Newman, Amy. (2017). Business Communication: In Person, In Print, Online.
Cengage Learning.
• Smallwood, Robert F. and Williams, Robert F. (2013). Managing Electronic
Records: Methods, Best Practices, and Technologies. John Wiley and Sons.

Additional Resources
• Andrews, Deborah C. and Andrews, William D. (2003). Management
Communication: A Guide. Cengage Learning.
• Shirley, Taylor. (2005). Communication for Business. Pearson Education.

Note: Latest edition of text books may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

Interactive class room sessions with the help of power point presentations, case
discussions and group activities to ensure active participation and continuous learning.

Assessment Methods
Class tests/Assignments, Class participation, Presentations, End-semester examination.

Keywords
Documentation Typologies, Physical Documentation Infrastructure and Services, Digital
and Non Digital Documentation, Document Access Control and Data Privacy.

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B.Com. : Semester V
Paper BC 5.2 (a): FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits: 6

Course Objective
To familiarize the students with the basic principles and practices of financial
management.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completion student should be able to:
CO1 – Explain the nature, scope and objective of financial management, along with Time
Value of Money, Risk & Return.
CO2 – analyze Capital Budgeting Process and Techniques including NPV, IRR and
Profitability Index.
CO3 – examine various Capital structure theories and estimating cost of capital.
CO4 – critically examine basic Theories and policies of Dividend.
CO5 – estimate working capital along with an overview of cash receivables and inventory
management.

Course Contents

Unit I: Introduction
Nature, scope and objectives of financial management, Time value of money, Risk and
Return.

Unit II: Capital Budgeting

The Capital Budgeting Process, Cash Flow Estimation, Payback Period Method,
Accounting Rate of Return, Net Present Value (NPV), Net Terminal Value, Internal Rate
of Return (IRR), Profitability Index method.

Unit III: Cost of Capital and Financing Decision

Sources of long-term financing, Estimation of components of cost of capital, Method for
calculating Cost of Equity, Cost of Retained Earnings, Cost of Debt and Cost of
Preference Capital, Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) and Marginal Cost of
Capital. Capital Structure- Theories of Capital Structure (Net Income, Net Operating
Income, MM Hypothesis, Traditional Approach). Operating, Financial and Combined
Leverage. EBIT-EPS Analysis. Determinants of Capital Structure.

Unit IV: Dividend Decision

Theories for relevance and irrelevance of dividend decision for corporate valuation-
Walter’s Model, Gordon’s Model, MM Approach, Forms of dividend payment and
Determinants of Dividend policy.

Unit V: Working Capital Decision

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Concepts of Working Capital, Operating & Cash Cycles, sources of short-term finance,
working capital estimation, cash management, receivables management, inventory
management.

Practical
Note: Spreadsheet is the recommended software for doing basic calculations in finance
and hence can be used for giving students subject related assignments for their internal
assessment purposes.

References
• Horne, Van., James, C., and John, Wachowicz. Fundamentals of Financial
Management. Pearson Education.
• Pandey, I M. Essentials of Financial Management. Vikas Publications.
• Singh, J.K. Financial Management- Theory & Practice, Galgotia Publishing
Company.
• Singh, Surender and Kaur, Rajeev, Basic Financial Management, Scholor Tech Press
New Delhi.
• Tripathi, Vanita, Basic Financial Management” Taxmann Publications.
Additional Resources
• Chandra, P. Financial Management-Theory and Practice., Tata McGraw Hill.
• Khan, M.Y. and Jain P.K. Financial management: Text and Problems. Tata McGraw
Hill.
• Singh, Preeti. Financial Management. Ane Books Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.
Note: Latest edition of the book may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

As this course is designed to familiarize the students with the principles and practice of
financial management, the teaching learning process will be based on
lectures/seminars/project work.

Assessment Methods
The assessment of the students will be aligned with the course learning outcomes and
requires Class Participation, Class Test, Assignment, Project Work/Seminars/Quiz, End
Semester Examination.

Keywords
Financial Management, Time Value of Money, Risk and Return, Capital Budgeting,
Capital Structure, Dividend Decisions, Working Capital Management.

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B. Com. : Semester V
Paper BC 5.2 (b): GOODS & SERVICES TAX (GST) AND CUSTOMS LAW

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits:

6

Course Objective
To impart knowledge of principles and provisions of GST and Customs Law, the
important legislation dealing with indirect tax system in India; and to enable the students
to apply the same practically.

Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course the students should be able to:

CO1: connect with the genesis of goods and services tax (GST), decipher the
constitutional amendment carried out to install GST in India and comprehend the
composition and working of GST council.
CO2: understand the meaning of supply under GST law, differentiate between intra-state
and inter-state supply, comprehend rules related to the place of supply and compute the
value of supply.
CO3: comprehend the utilization of input tax credit, and the reverse charge mechanism of
paying GST and to know the procedure for claiming refund under GST law.
CO4: understand the provisions for registration under GST along with special provisions
such as those related to anti-profiteering and avoidance of dual control.
CO5: know the basic concepts of Customs Act and to compute the assessable value for
charging customs duty.

Course Contents
Unit I: Introduction
Constitutional framework of indirect taxes before GST (taxation powers of Union & State
Government); Concept of VAT: meaning, variants and methods; Major defects in the
structure of indirect taxes prior to GST; Rationale for GST; Structure of GST ( SGST,
CGST, UTGST & IGST); GST Council; GST Network; State compensation mechanism.

Unit II: Levy and collection of GST

Taxable event- “Supply” of goods and services; Place of supply: intra-state, inter-state,
import and export; Time of supply; Valuation for GST- valuation rules; Taxation of
reimbursement of expenses; Exemption from GST: Small supplies and Composition
scheme; Classification of goods and services: Composite and Mixed supplies.

Unit III: Input Tax Credit

Eligible and ineligible input tax credit; Apportionment of credit and blocked credits; Tax
credit in respect of capital goods; Recovery of excess tax credit; Availability of tax credit
in special circumstances; Transfer of input credit (Input Service Distribution); Payment of
taxes; Refund; Doctrine of unjust enrichment; TDS; TCS; Reverse Charge Mechanism;
Job work.

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Unit IV: Procedures and Special Provisions under GST

Registration; Tax invoice; Credit and debit notes; Returns; Audit in GST; Assessment:
Self-assessment; Summary and scrutiny; Taxability of e-Commerce; Anti-profiteering;
Avoidance of dual control.

Unit V: Customs Law

Basic concepts; Territorial waters; High seas; Types of custom duties; Valuation;
Baggage rules & exemptions.

Note: In case of any subsequent notifications/amendments regarding GST or customs law

by the government, the syllabus would be updated accordingly.

References

• Ahuja, Girish, Gupta Ravi, GST & Customs Law.

• Babbar, Sonal, Kaur, Rasleen and Khurana, Kritika. Goods and Service Tax (GST)
and Customs Law. Scholar Tech Press.
• Bansal, K. M., GST & Customs Law, Taxmann Publication.
• Gupta, S.S. , GST- How to meet your obligations (April 2017), Taxmann
Publications.
• Gupta, S.S., Vastu and Sevakar, Taxmann Publications, 2017.
• Singhania V. K , GST & Customs Lax, Taxmann Publication..
• Sisodia Pushpendra, GST Law, Bharat Law House.

Additional Resources

• The Central Goods and Services Tax, 2017.

• The Constitution (One hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016.
• The Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States), 2017.
• The Integrated Goods and Services Tax, 2017.
• The Union Territory Goods and Services Tax, 2017.
• Vastu and Sevakar Vidhan, by Government of India.

Teaching Learning Processes

The teaching learning process would include classroom lectures to introduce students to
the provisions of GST and customs law. This would be supplemented by case studies to
enable an understanding of the practical aspects of GST and customs law. In addition,
class presentations and class discussion to be included in the teaching learning process.

Assessment Methods
The assessment methods would include end semester examination and assignments.
Further, class tests may be conducted to gauge the understanding of students regarding
GST and customs and application of relevant tax provisions.

Keywords

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State compensation cess, Job-work, E-way bill, Inter-state supply, IGST, SGST, UTGST,
CGST, Supply, Related person, Distinct person, Value of supply, Bill of entry, Baggage,
Electronic ledger, Refund, Registration, GST network, GST council.

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B. Com. : Semester V
Paper BC 5.2 (c): TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Duration: 3 Hours Marks: 100 Credits: 6

Course Objective

The course aims at exposing learners to the concept and practice of training and
development in the modern organizational setting, provide an experimental, skill-based
exposure to process of planning, organizing and implementing a training system in an
organization through pedagogy of case discussions and recent experiences.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:

CO1: link training and development to company’s strategy effectively and assess training
needs of the people working in the organization.
CO2: apply various methods of training and development in real life situations.
CO3: design, develop, and conduct management development programmes.
CO4: evaluate the effectiveness of training and development programmes.
CO5: leverage the emerging trends in training and development field.

Course Contents

Unit I: Introduction
Training and Development- concept, rationale and nature; Training, Learning and
Development interface; Theories of management training and development and practical
application of these theories in today’s organizations; Training needs assessment-
meaning and purpose, different levels, various approaches, outputs, methods used in
training needs assessment; Training and development as source of competitive advantage.
Unit II: Training and Development Methodologies
Training– process and methods; Human re-engineering; Principles of learning; Individual
differences in learning, learning process, learning curves, workmen training, re-training,
government initiatives, self-directed work teams; Use of audio-visual aids in training;
Computer aided instructions- distance learning, open learning, e- Learning; Technologies
convergence and multimedia environment; Development techniques for enhancing
decision–making and interpersonal skills- case-study, in-basket exercise, special projects,
multiple management Programme learning, action learning, syndicate work, games,
action maze, role play.
Unit III: Executive Development
Importance of executive development, steps in organization of a management
development program/ executive development program, methods/ techniques of
management development program; Role of development officers, administrators,
consultants, designers and instructors; Trends towards performance management and its
impact on training professionals.

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Unit IV: Evaluation of Training and Development

Reasons for evaluating training and development programs, problems in evaluation;
Evaluation planning and data collection- statistical methods; Use of appropriate training
and development software packages; Different evaluation frameworks, problems of
measurement and evaluation, effective training follow-up; Costing of training, measuring
costs and benefits of training program, obtaining feedback of trainees; Kirkpatrick model
of training effectiveness; Training issues resulting from the external environment and
internal needs of the company; L&D practices of 5 prominent corporations.
Unit V: Emerging Trends in Training and Development
Career development and planning; Career development programmes and counseling;
Group projects; Training for international assignments; Gamification, team training and
six sigma training; Electronic Enabled Training Systems (EETS)- concept and types,
benefits and challenges in using EETS, concerns in implementation of EETS- availability,
incorporation, extension, and learning renewals for EETS, use of EETS and its up
scalability, follow up activities; Training and development initiatives of some selected
companies from private and public sectors and MNCs.
Practical
Some cases of real business world to supplement learning from the course. Practical may
be done for pedagogical purpose. Project work may be taken from any unit.

References

• Blanchard, P. N., Thacker, J. W., & Ram, V. A. Effective Training: Systems,

Strategies, and Practices. Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd.
• Kumar, M., & Talwar, P. Human Resource Development. APH Publishing
Corporation.
• Lynton, R., & Pareek, U. Training for Development. New Delhi: Vistaar.
• Noe, R. A., & Kodwani, A. D. (2012). Employee Training and Development (5th
Edition ed.). Tata McGraw Hill.
• Phillips, J. J. Hand book of Training Evaluation and Measurement Methods.
Routledge.
• Prior, J. Handbook of Training and Development. Mumbai: Jaico Publishing House.
• Rao, V. Human Resource Management: Text and Cases. Excel Books.
• Rolf, P., & Pareek, U. Training for Development. Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd.

Additional Resources
• Dessler, G. (2017). Human Resource Management. Pearson.
• Noe, R. A., & Kodwani, A. D. (2012). Employee Training and Development (5th
Edition ed.). Tata McGraw Hill.

Note: Latest editions of the book may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

Interactive class room sessions with the help of power point presentations, case
discussions and group discussions to ensure active participation and continuous learning.
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Assessment Methods
Class tests/Assignments, Class participation, Presentations, End-semester examination

Keywords
Training needs assessment, Learning curve, Human re-engineering, Kirkpatrick model,
Electronic Enabled Training Systems.

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B.Com. : Semester V
Paper BC 5.2 (d): Industrial Laws

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits: 6

Course Objective
To familiarize the students with the understanding and provisions of industrial related
laws. Case studies and problems involving issues in industrial laws are required to be
discussed.

Course Learning Outcome

After completing the course, the student shall be able :
CO1: To understand the schemes for labour and their benefits enacted under the Indian
Legislature.
CO2: To imbibe how to extend the benefits of different schemes of insurance available
for defined set of employees.
CO3: To acquaint with the basic framework of payment of just and fair wages and bonus
to employees of factories, industrial establishments or other establishments.
CO4:. To understand the legal structure provided for social welfare under the Gratuity
Act 1972.
CO5: To design and understand the calculation and payment of compensation under the
Employees Compensation Act 1923.

Course Contents
Unit I: The Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
Definitions; Schemes under the Act – Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme;
Employees’
Pension Scheme, 1995; Employees’ Deposit linked Insurance Scheme.

Unit II: Employees State Insurance Act, 1948

Objects and Applicability of the Scheme; Definitions: Personal Injury, Factory,
Manufacturing Process, Wages, Partial and Permanent Disablement; ESI Corporation,
Standing Committee and Medical Benefit Council; Contributions; Adjudication of
Dispute and Claims, Benefits.

Unit III: Wages and Bonus

Definitions under Payment of Wages Act 1936 – Employed Person, Employer, Factory,
Industrial or other Establishment, Wages; Responsibility for Payment of Wages; Fixation
of Wage Period; Time of Payment of Wages; Mode of Payment; Deductions from Wages
and Fines. Definitions under the Payment of Bonus Act 1961 – Accounting year,
allocable surplus, available surplus, employee, employer, establishments, salary or wage;
determination of bonus, calculation of bonus, eligibility for bonus, disqualifications for
bonus, payment of minimum and maximum bonus, set on and set off of allocable surplus,
deductions of certain amounts from bonus payable, time limit for payment of bonus.

Unit IV: Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972

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Applicability and non- applicability of the Act; Definitions-employee, employer,

continuous service; payment of gratuity; forfeiture of gratuity; employer’s duty to
determine and pay gratuity; recovery of gratuity; penalties.
Unit V: Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923
Definitions: dependent, employer, partial and total disablement, workmen, injury,
accident; employer’s liability for compensation; amount of compensation; contracting;
commissioner.

References
• Arora, S., Industrial laws, Taxmann.
• Malik, K.L., Industrial Laws and Labour Laws, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow.
• Sharma, J.P., Simplified Approach to Labour Laws, Bharat Law House (P) Ltd.,
New Delhi.

Additional Resources

• Kumar, H.L., Digest of Labour Cases, Universal Law Publishing Co P Ltd, New
Delhi.
• Srivastava, S.C., Industrial Relations & Labour Laws, Vikas Publishing House (P)
Ltd.

Note : Latest editions of the book may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

The teaching -learning processes play a vital role in instilling in the student the curiosity
to study the subject law. It includes lectures through presentations of case laws, expert
lectures, case study approach is widely followed , role plays , seminars , tutorials ,
project- based learning. Case laws comprehension and higher-order skills of reasoning
and analysis will be encouraged through teaching strategies.

Assessment Methods
The assessment methods of this course are properly aligned with teaching learning
processes and anticipated learning outcomes. It includes oral and written tests, case
presentations, peer evaluation, problem solving exercises, observation of practical skills
through case laws and viva voce interviews.

Keywords
Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 The Payment of
Bonus Act, 1965 Payment of Wages Act, 1936.

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B. Com. : Semester V
Paper BC 5.3 (a): ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits: 4

Course Objective
The aim of this paper is to make students aware of the concept, need and relevance of
entrepreneurship in the contemporary Indian society and further create a desire among the
students towards entrepreneurial orientation and see it as an alternative career options.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1: understand the concept of entrepreneurship in the context of Indian economic
scenario.
CO2: link the individual’s capability and strength as a guiding factor towards
entrepreneurial orientation and their commitment to act as an agent of social change
through entrepreneurial participation.
CO3: understand entrepreneurial process for initiating new venture creation.
CO4: understand social support system for garnering strength towards entrepreneurial
preferences.
CO5: understand various dimensions of managing a business enterprise once it is formed.

Course Contents
Unit I: Introduction
Entrepreneurship- concept, functions, need and its relevance in Indian society; Pros and
cons of entrepreneurship; Entrepreneurship as a creative response to society’s problem;
Dimensions of entrepreneurship- intrapreneurship, social entrepreneurship;
Entrepreneurship and new challenges of globalization.

Unit II: Individual and Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial competencies; Individual risk behavior and propensity for
entrepreneurship; Family and social support for entrepreneurship; Entrepreneurial values;
Attitudes and motivation; Family business in India- role and contribution towards growth
of entrepreneurship; Entrepreneurial rewards system.

Unit III: Entrepreneurial Process

Generation of business ideas; Opportunity sensing and identification; Test of feasibility of
business ideas; Developing a business proposal, contents of a business plan/project
report; Project appraisal by external agencies. (Students should be taught to prepare a
business plan of their choice based on the framework of opportunity sensing and
identification techniques).

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Unit IV: Entrepreneurial Eco-System

Socio-economic support system for entrepreneurial orientation; Public and private
support system; Institutional support system-financial, marketing, technological and
managerial; Social organizations-trade and industry associations, self-help groups;
Business incubators, angel investors, venture capital, prototype centres, private equity
funds; Start-ups and success stories; Startup Action Plan; Make in India initiative.
Unit V: Managerial Aspects of Business
Managing finance; Understanding capital structure; Understanding organization structure
and management of human resources of a new enterprise; Understanding of marketing-
mix; Management of assets (cash management); Relationship management; Cost
management; Understanding family business management.

References
• Brandt, S. C. Entrepreneuring: The Ten Commandments for Building a Growth
company. MacMillan Business Books.
• Dollinger, M. J. Entrepreneurship: Strategies and Resources. Illinois: Irwin.
• Holt, D. H. Entrepreneurship: New Venture Creation. New Delhi: Prentice Hall of
India.
• Panda, S. C. Entrepreneurship Development. New Delhi: Anmol Publications.
• Taneja, S., & Gupta, S. L. Entrepreneurship Development-New Venture creation.
New Delhi: Galgotia Publishing House.
• Vasper, K. H. New Venture Strategies (Revised Edition ed.). New Jersey: Prentice-
Hall.

Note: Latest editions of the book may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

Interactive class room sessions with the help of power point presentations, case
discussions and group discussions to ensure active participation and continuous learning.

Assessment Methods
Class tests/Assignments, Class participation, Presentations, End-semester examination.

Keywords
Relationship Management, Venture Capital, Business Incubators, Project Appraisal,
Business Plan, Opportunity Sensing, Intrapreneurship.

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B. Com. : Semester V
Paper BC 5.3 (b): PERSONAL FINANCE

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits : 4

Course Objective

To familiarize the students with different aspects of financial planning like savings,
investment, taxation, insurance & retirement planning and to develop necessary skills to
become a successful financial planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 - Understanding the meaning and relevance of Financial Planning, Time Value of
Money & Process of Financial planning.
CO2 - Explaining the concept of Investment Planning and its methods.
CO3 - Examining the concept of Personal Tax Planning.
CO4 - Analysing Insurance Planning.
CO5 - Understanding Retirement planning.

Course Contents

Unit I: Introduction to Financial Planning

Financial goals, Time value of money, steps of financial planning, personal finance/loans,
education loan, car loan & home loan schemes. Introduction of savings, benefits of
savings, management of spending & financial discipline, Net banking and UPI, digital
wallets, security and precautions against Ponzi schemes and online frauds such as
phishing, credit card cloning, skimming etc.

Unit: II Investment planning

Process and objectives of investment, Concept and measurement of return & risk for
various assets class, Measurement of portfolio risk and return, Diversification & Portfolio
formation. Real estate, financial derivatives & Commodity market in India. Mutual fund
schemes including SIP.

Unit III: Personal Tax Planning

Tax Structure in India for personal taxation, Steps of Personal tax planning, Exemptions
and deductions for individuals, tax avoidance versus tax evasion.

Unit IV: Insurance Planning

Need for Protection planning. Risk of mortality, health, disability and property.
Importance of Insurance: life and non-life insurance schemes.

Unit V: Retirement Planning

Retirement Planning Goals, Process of retirement planning, Pension plans available in
India, Reverse mortgage, New Pension Scheme.

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Practical
Note: Practical exposure is recommended to develop skills required for a financial
planner.

References
• Introduction to Financial Planning (4th Edition 2017) – 2017 Indian Institute of
Banking & Finance.
• Sinha, Madhu. Financial Planning: A Ready Reckoner July 2017, Mc Graw Hill.

Additional Resources
• Halan, Monika. Lets Talk Money: You've Worked Hard for It, Now Make It Work
for You July 2018 Harper Business.
• Pandit, Amar The Only Financial Planning Book that You Will Ever Need , Network
18 Publications Ltd.

Note: Latest edition of text books may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

As the course is designed to familiarize the students with different aspects of financial
planning like savings, investment, taxation, insurance & retirement planning and to
develop necessary skills to become a successful financial planner, the teaching learning
process will be based on lectures/seminars, and project work.

Assessment Methods

The assessment of the students must be aligned with the course learning outcomes and
requires Class Participation, Class Test, Assignment, Project Work, End Semester
Examination.

Keywords
Personal Finance, Financial Planning, Investment Planning, Personal Tax Planning,
Insurance Planning and Retirement Planning.

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B.Com. : Semester VI
Paper BC 6.1 (a) : CORPORATE TAX PLANNING

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits: 6

Course Objective
To provide students with knowledge of various aspects of corporate tax planning and
their impact on decision-making; and further to provide an understanding of relevant tax
provisions in this context.

Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course the students should be able to:
CO1: Differentiate between various tax planning concepts and understand the procedure
of assessment of corporate assesses.
CO2: Devise strategies for tax planning in respect of a new business, understand the
specific tax issues for start-ups, and comprehend the Income Tax provisions relevant for
financial management decisions.
CO3: Decipher the tax factors relevant for managerial decisions.
CO4: Understand how to claim relief in case of double taxation of income.
CO5: Understand tax planning with reference to business restructuring.

Course Contents
Unit 1
Tax planning, tax management, tax evasion, tax avoidance; Types of
companies; Residential status of companies and tax incidence, clubbing; Tax liability and
minimum alternate tax; Carry forward and set off of losses in case of certain companies;
Deductions available to corporate assesses; Tax on distributed profits; Units of Mutual
funds.

Unit 2
Tax planning with reference to setting up of a new business; taxation issues of start-
ups; Location of Business, nature of business, form of organization; Tax panning with
reference to financial management decision – Capital structure, dividend and bonus
shares; Tax planning with reference to sale of scientific research assets.

Unit 3
Tax planning with reference to specific management decisions – Make or buy, own or
lease, repair or replace; Tax planning with reference to receipt of insurance
compensation.

Unit 4
Double taxation relief; Provisions regulating transfer pricing, computation of Arm’s
length pricing; Advance rulings; Advance Pricing Agreement.

Unit 5

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Tax planning with reference to business restructuring: Amalgamation; Demerger; Slump

sale; Conversion of company into LLP; Transfer of assets between holding and subsidiary
companies.

References
Books
• Acharya. Shuklendra and Gurha. M.G. Tax Planning under Direct taxes. Modern Law
Publications, Allahabad.
• Ahuja. Girish. and Gupta, Ravi. Corporate Tax Planning and Management. Bharat
Law House, Delhi.
• Ghosh. T.P. IFRSs. Taxmann Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
• IAS-12 and AS-22.
• Mittal, D.P. Law of Transfer Pricing. Taxmann Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
• Singhania. Vinod K. and Singhania. Monica. Corporate Tax Planning. Taxmann.
Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

Journals
• Current Tax Reporter. Current Tax Reporter. Jodhpur.
• Income Tax Reports. Company Law Institute of India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai.
• Taxman. Taxman Allied Services Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

Note: Latest edition of text books may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

The teaching learning process would include classroom lectures to introduce students to
the tools with regard to corporate tax planning. This would be supported by case studies
to enable an understanding of the practical aspects of corporate tax planning. In addition,
class presentations and class discussion to be included in the teaching learning process.

Assessment Methods
The assessment methods would include end semester examination and assignments.
Further, class tests may be conducted to gauge the understanding of students regarding
corporate tax planning and application of relevant tax provisions.

Keywords
Tax planning, Tax evasion, Minimum alternate tax, Corporate dividend tax, Advance
ruling, Double taxation avoidance, Non residents, Amalgamation, Demerger.

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B.Com. : Semester VI
Paper BC 6.1 (b): BANKING AND INSURANCE

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100

Credits: 6

Course Objective
To impart knowledge about the basic principles of the banking and insurance.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 - Understanding the meaning and scope of Banking with functions of Banks and
their role into banking.
CO2 - Familiarize with the operations of Banking and various services and benefits.
CO3 - Get an insight of lending operations of banking and causes of NPAs into banking
sector.
CO4 - Acquaint with the concept of Insurance through functions and fundamental
principles of Insurance.
CO5 - Understand the types of Insurance and Regulatory framework of Insurance.

Course Contents
Unit I: Origin of banking
Definition and function of banks, banker and customer relationship, general and special
types of customers.Types of Deposits: Types of banks in India; Role of Foreign Banks in
India; Advantages and Disadvantages of Foreign banks, Road Map for Foreign Banks in
India; India’s approach to Banking Sector reforms; Achievements of financial sector
reforms and areas of concern, Credit Allocation Policies of Commercial banks, Credit
Market Reforms.

Unit II: Operations of Banking

Cheque: Definition, features and types of cheque; Endorsement: meaning and essentials
of a valid endorsement, types of endorsement; Era of Internet Banking and its benefits,
Mobile Banking, Home banking, Virtual Banking, Electronic Clearing System (ECS), e-
payments, Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT), E-money, Safeguard for internet banking,
Critical comparison of traditional banking methods and e-banking; Balance Sheet of a
Bank, special items of a Balance Sheet, off Balance Sheet Items; Anti-money Laundering
Guidelines.

Unit III: Loans and Advances

Principles of sound lending, Types of loans and advances, Advances against various
securities; Securitization of Standard Assets; Basel Accord: merits and weaknesses of the
Basel II, Basel III; NPA: Meaning, causes of NPA, Impact of NPA on Banking Sector,
Insolvency and Banking Code 2016 - Objectives & Features.

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Characteristics, Functions of Insurance, Fundamental Principles of Insurance: Indemnity,

Insurable Interest, Utmost Good faith, Proximate Cause, Contribution, Subrogation,
Economic Function; Reinsurance and Co-insurance: features, objectives, methods;
Bancassurance: features, merits.

Unit V: Life and Non-Life Insurance

Types of Insurance, Life and Non-Life: Features, needs, policies of different types of
Insurance, Control of Malpractices and Misselling, Negligence, Loss Assessment and
Loss control, Computation of Insurance Premium, Dematerialisation of Insurance
Policies; Regulatory Framework of Insurance: IRDA Act 1999; Objectives of IRDA,
Composition of IRDA, Duties, Powers and Functions of IRDA; Role of IRDA:
Delegation of Powers, establishment of Insurance Advisory Committee, Power to make
Regulations.

References
• Bhasin, N. Indian Financial System: Evolution and Present Structure, New Century
Publication.
• Mishra, M.N.Principles and Practices of Insurance . Sultan Chand and Sons.
• Suneja, H.R. Practical and Law of Banking. Himalaya Publishing House.

Additional Resources
• Agarwal, O.P. Banking and Insurance. Himalaya Publishing House.
• Vaughan, E.J. and Vaughan, T. Fundamentals of Risk and Insurance. Wiley & Sons.
Note: Latest edition of text books may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

As the course is designed to impart knowledge about the basic principles of the banking
and insurance, the teaching learning process will be based on lectures, workshops, project
work and cases studies.

Assessment Methods
The assessment of the students must be aligned with the course learning outcomes and
requires Class Participation, Class Test, Assignment, Project Work, End Semester
Examination.

Keywords
Banking, Insurance, Bank Deposits, Types of Banks, NPA’s, Life and Non-Life
Insurance, Regulatory framework of Insurance.

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B. Com. : Semester VI
Paper BC 6.1 (c): MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits: 6

Course Objective

Enable students to acquire knowledge of concepts, methods and techniques of

management accounting for the purpose of managerial planning, control and decision
making.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1: Understand thoroughly the conceptual framework of Management
Accounting; different forms of accounting––Financial, Cost and Managerial; types of
costs for decision making and cost control; cost control and cost reduction.
CO2: Understand the concept of marginal cost and marginal costing; preparation of
income statements using absorption and variable costing; learning of cost-volume-profit
analysis and break-even analysis using mathematical and graphical approaches; and their
application in businesses.
CO3: Understand the concept of relevant cost and make decisions related to different
business situations using marginal costing and differential costing techniques.
CO4: Understand preparation of various types of budgets and budgetary control system as
a tool of managerial planning and control; Ability to understand standard costing system
as a tool of managerial control; calculation of variances in respect of each element of cost
and sales; control ratios.
CO5: have basic understanding of techniques of performance measurement such as
Responsibility Accounting, Divisional Performance Measurement and Transfer Pricing.

Course Contents

Unit I: Introduction
Meaning, objectives, nature and scope of management accounting, difference between
different forms of accounting–– Cost, Financial and Management accounting, Cost
control and Cost reduction.

Unit II: Marginal Costing

Concept of marginal cost and marginal costing; Absorption versus Variable Costing:
Distinctive features and income determination; Cost-volume-profit analysis; Break-even
analysis - mathematical and graphical approaches; Profit-volume ratio, angle of
incidence, margin of safety, Cash break-even point and Composite break-even point,
determination of cost indifference point.

Unit III: Decision Making

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Steps in Decision Making Process, Concept of Relevant Costs and Benefits, Various short
-term decision making situations –Profitable product mix, Acceptance or Rejection of
special/ export offers, Make or buy, Addition or Elimination of a product line, Sell or
process further, Operate or shut down, Fixation of selling price.

Unit IV: Budgetary Control and Standard Costing System

(a) Budgeting and Budgetary Control: Concept of budget, budgeting and budgetary
control; Objectives, merits and limitations; Budget Administration; Functional
Budgets; Fixed and Flexible budgeting; Zero base budgeting; Programme and
Performance budgeting.
(b) Standard Costing and Variance Analysis: Meaning of standard cost and standard
costing; advantages, limitations and applications; Variance Analysis – material and
labour variances only; Control ratios.

Unit V: Performance Measurement

Responsibility Accounting: Concept, Significance, Different Responsibility Centres;
Divisional Performance Measurement: Financial and Non-Financial measures; Transfer
pricing.

References
• Arora, M.N. Management Accounting. Himalaya Publishing House, New Delhi.
• Goel, Rajiv Kumar & Ishaan Goel. Concept Building Approach to Management
Accounting. Cengage.
• Jhamb, H. V. Management Accounting. Ane Books Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
• Khan, M. Y. and P. K. Jain. Management Accounting. Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Co., New Delhi.
• Lal, Jawahar & Seema Srivastava. Cost Accounting. McGraw Hill Publishing Co.,
New Delhi.
• Maheshwari, S. N., & S. N. Mittal, Management Accounting. Shri Mahabir Book
Depot, New Delhi.
• Singh, Surender. Management Accounting. PHI Learning Pvt. Limited, Delhi.

Additional Resources

• Drury, Colin. Management and Cost Accounting. Thomson Learning.

• Horngren, Charles T., George Foster and Srikant M. Dattar. Cost Accounting: A
Managerial Emphasis. Prentice Hall of India Ltd., New Delhi.
• Usry, Milton E. and Lawrence H. Hammer. Cost Accounting: Planning and Control.
South Western Publishing Co.
Note: Latest edition of text books may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

The teaching learning process will be based on lectures, presentations, project work and
cases studies.

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Assessment Tasks
The assessment of the students must be aligned with the course learning outcomes and
requires class participation, class test, assignment, project work, end semester
examination

Keywords
Cost Control, Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis, Relevant Costs, Variance Analysis,
Divisional Performance.

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B.Com. : Semester VI
Paper BC 6.1 (d): COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits: 6

Course Objectives
This course seeks to enhance the skills of a commerce student needed for accounting for
business transactions using Computerized accounting system.

Course Learning Outcome

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1: understand Computerized Accounting System environment
CO2: create structure of Computerized Accounting System for a business firm
CO3: record day to day business transactions in Computerized Accounting System
CO4: make necessary tax adjustments while recording business transactions and to
generate various Accounting Reports for analysis and decision making
CO5: perform verification and audit activities for the voucher entries passed in
computerized accounting environment.

Course Contents
Unit-I: Computerised Accounting System
Computerised Accounting Systems: Basics of Computerised accounting systems;
Difference between manual and computerized Accounting system; factors affecting
selection of suitable Computerised accounting software; Procurement and installation of
Computerised accounting software;
Using any popular accounting software: Create, Select, shut, and delete a Company;
setting security features of company; Date and Period features; Configure and Features
settings; Backup and Restore data of a Company

Unit-II: Creating Masters

Creating Accounting Ledgers and Groups: Single Create Vs. Multiple Create, creating
ledger under a group and entering opening balance
Creating Stock Items and Groups: Creating Unit of Measurement, creating Stock Groups
using Single or multiple create feature under an existing group, creating Stock items
using Single or multiple feature under an existing group,

Unit-III: Voucher Entry

Types of vouchers; selection of voucher type for transections; Vouchers Entry: Voucher
Number and date settings, Voucher entry with more than one debit or credit accounts,
Editing and deleting a voucher, Printing of Voucher and Cheque.

Unit-IV: Taxation and Generating Reports

Taxation: Accounting for Tax Deducted at Source, Tax Collected at Source, and Goods
and Service Tax.

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Generating Reports: Cash Book, Ledger Accounts, Trial Balance, Profit and Loss
Account, Balance Sheet, Funds Flow Statement, Cash Flow Statement.

Unit-V: Auditing
Auditing in Computerized Accounting system: Statutory Audit, Voucher verification,
Verification of related party transaction, CAAT: Various Tools.

Practical
There shall be Four Lectures per class and 4 Practical periods per batch to be taught in
computer Lab.

References
• Ashok K Nadhani Tally ERP 9 Training Guide – 4th Edition.. Publisher: BPB
Publications.
• Tally ERP 9 book advanced user. Publisher: Swayam Publication
(www.tallyerp9book.com).

Note: Latest edition of text books may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

The course would involve lectures supported by group discussion, real life projects, open
ended projects and hands-on-practice in computer labs.

Assessment Methods
There shall be a practical examination of 100 Marks divided into Practical Examination
(3 hour duration) -75 Marks, Viva/Test-10 Marks, Work Book- 10 Marks and Attendance
- 5 Marks.

Keywords
Computerized Accounting System, Taxation, Auditing.

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B.Com. : Semester VI
Paper BC 6.1 (e): Financial Markets, Institutions and Services

Duration: 3 Hours Marks: 100 Credits: 6

Course Objective

To provide students an overview of financial markets & institutions in India and

familiarize them with important fee and fund based financial services.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 – Understand the meaning and scope of Financial Markets as well as Intuitions in
India.
CO2 – Familiarize the students with the concepts of Money Market and Capital Market.
CO3 - Explain Commercial Banking and it’s Current developments.
CO4 - Familiarize the students with the concept of Non-Banking Financial Companies
(NBFC’s).
CO5 - Examine the Financial Services Industry.

Course Contents

Unit-I: Introduction to Financial System

An Introduction to Financial System, Components, Financial System and Economic
Development, Financial inter mediation, An overview of Indian financial system since
1951, Financial Sector Reforms since liberalization 1990-91.

Unit-II: Financial Markets & Capital Markets

Financial Markets: Money Market – functions, organization and instruments. Role of
central bank in money market. Indian Money Market – an overview. Capital Markets –
Introduction, role and functions. Components of Capital market. Cash markets- Equity
and Debt, Depository (NSDL, CDSL). Primary and Secondary Markets –NSE, BSE,
NIFTY, SENSEX. Role of Stock Exchanges in India. SEBI and Investor Protection. An
overview of Global financial markets: NYSE, NASDAQ, Dow Jones, Federal Reserve
Bank, Bank of England, Bank of Japan, European Central Bank.

Unit-III: Financial Institutions I

Financial Institutions: Commercial banking – introduction, classification, its role in
financing-commercial and consumer, recent developments like MUDRA financing,
problem of NPAs, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, Financial Inclusion.

Unit IV: Financial Institutions II

Life and non-life insurance companies in India: public and private. Mutual Funds –
Introduction and their role in capital market development. Types of mutual fund schemes

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(open ended vs close ended, Equity, Debt, Hybrid schemes and ETFs. Non-banking
financial companies (NBFCs).

Unit-V: Financial Services Industry

Overview of financial services industry. Merchant banking – Pre and Post issue
management, underwriting. Regulatory framework relating to merchant banking in India.
Consumer and Housing finance, Venture Capital Finance, Credit Rating.

References
• Bhole, L.M., et. al. Financial Institutions and Markets . Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Company.
• Khan,M.Y. and Jain,P.K. Financial Services, Tata McGraw Hill.
• Khan,M.Y. Indian Financial System –Theory and Practice, Vikas Publishing
House.
• Kumar, V., Gupta, K., Kaur, M., Financial Markets, Institutions and Financial
Services, Taxmann’s Publications.

Additional Resources
• Annual Reports of Major Financial Institutions in India.
• Bhole, L.M., Financial Markets and Institutions. Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company.
• Sharma, G.L., & Singh, Y.P., Contemporary Issues in Finance and Taxation,
Academic Foundation, Delhi.

Note: Latest Editions of the text books may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

As the course is designed to enable the students to provide an overview of financial

markets & institutions in India and familiarize them with important fee and fund based
financial services, the teaching learning process will be based on lectures/seminars, and
project work.

Assessment Methods
The assessment of the students must be aligned with the course learning outcomes and
requires Class Participation, Class Test, Assignment, Project Work, End Semester
Examination.

Keywords
Financial System, Financial Markets, Money Market, Capital Markets, Financial
Institutions, Commercial Banking, Life and Non-Life Insurance, Financial Services
Industry, Merchant Banking.

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B.Com. : Semester VI
Paper BC 6.2 (a): INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits: 6

Course Objective

This course aims to introduce students to the international business, trading and financial
environment. Students are also expected to understand the basic features of the foreign
exchange market and types of exchange rates. The course also creates awareness about
emerging issues such as outsourcing and environmental sustainability in the context of
international business.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1: understand the process of globalization, its impact on the evolution and growth of
international business and to appreciate the changing dynamics of the diverse
international business environment.
CO2: analyze the theoretical dimensions of international trade and intervention measures
adopted; to appreciate the significance of different forms of regional economic integration
and to understand the concept of Balance of payment account and its components.
CO3: understand the significance of different forms of regional economic integration and
to appreciate the role played by various international economic organizations such as the
WTO, UNCTAD, IMF and World Bank.
CO4: familiarize students with the international financial environment, and get them
acquainted with the basic features of the foreign exchange market – its characteristics
and determinants.
CO5: critically examine the concept and form of foreign direct investment, and to create
awareness about emerging issues in international business such as outsourcing and
ecological issues.

Course Contents
Unit I
Introduction to International Business: Globalization and its growing importance in the
world economy; Impact of Globalization; International business contrasted with domestic
businesses –complexities of international business; Modes of entry into International
businesses.
International Business Environment: Economic, demographic, cultural and political
legal environment.

Unit II
International Trade: Theories of International trade - Absolute advantage theory,
Comparative advantage theory, Factory proportion theory and Leontief paradox, Product
life cycle theory, National competitive advantage theory; Tariff and Non-Tariff Barriers.
BOP- Balance of payment account and its components.

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Unit III
Regional Economic Integration: Forms of regional integration; Integration efforts
amongst countries in Europe, North America and Asia: EU, NAFTA and SAARC.
International Economic Organizations: WTO, World Bank and IMF.

Unit IV
International Financial Environment: Foreign exchange markets – participants and
functioning; spot and forward rate quotations, direct and indirect quote, arbitrage,
hedging and speculation; Foreign exchange risk and exposure.

Foreign exchange rate: exchange rate determination, types of exchange rate systems -
fixed and flexible, currency convertibility, soft peg, crawling peg, free float, managed
float.

Unit V
Foreign Direct Investment: Types of FDI - Greenfield investment, Brownfield
investments, Mergers & Acquisition, Strategic alliances; Benefits and drawbacks of FDI.

Contemporary issues in International Business: IT and outsourcing and its potential

for India; environmental sustainability in international business.

References
• Bennett, Roger. International Business, Delhi: Pearson.
• Charles, W L Hill and Jain, Arun Kumar, International Business, New Delhi: Tata
McGraw Hill.
• Daniels John. D. Lee H. Radenbaugh and David P Sullivan. International Business,
Pearson Education.
• Griffin, Ricky W and Michael W Pustay- International Business-A Managerial
Perspective Prentice Hall.
• Mathur, V., Marwah, P. International Business, Pinnacle Learning
• Michael R. Czinkota, et al. International Business. Fortforth. The Dryden Press.

Note: Latest edition of the text books may be used.

Additional Resources:
• Economic Survey, various issues.
• RBI Report on Currency & Finance, various issues.
• UNCTAD Reports.
• Websites: RBI, IMF, WORLD BANK, WTO.
• WTO Annual report, various reports.

Teaching Learning Process

It is recommended that the pedagogy should be a combination of classroom lectures, case
studies, presentations and class discussion.

Assessment Methods

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Students should be assessed on the basis of a continuous evaluation system consisting of

class participation, assignments, class tests and end semester exam.

Keywords
Globalization, International Business Environment, International Trade, Balance of
payments, Regional Economic Integration, WTO, IMF, World Bank, Exchange rates,
Foreign direct investment, Outsourcing, Ecological concerns.

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B.Com. : Semester VI
Paper BC 6.2 (b): FUNDAMENTALS OF INVESTMENT

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100

Credits: 6

Course Objective

To familiarize the students with different investment alternatives, introduce them to the
basics of their analysis, valuation and investor protection.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 – Acquaint with the Investment Environment and concept of Return & Risk.
CO2 – Develop the understanding of Bond valuation & role of Credit Rating agencies.
CO3 – Understand the methods of Equity analysis approaches.
CO4 – Analyze two securities portfolio using Harry Markowitz model and CAPM,
Mutual Funds and Financial derivatives.
CO5 – Examine investors’ protection framework.

Course Contents

Unit-I: The Investment Environment

The investment decision process. Types of Investment-Commodities, Real Estate and
Financial Assets. The Indian securities market, the market participants and trading of
securities, security market indices, sources of financial information. Return and Risk:
Concept, Calculation, Trade off between return and risk, Impact of taxes and inflation on
return.

Unit-II: Fixed Income Securities

Bond Fundamentals, Estimating bond yields, Bond Valuation, Types of bond risks.
Default risk and credit rating.

Unit-III: Approaches to Equity Analysis

Fundamental Analysis, Technical Analysis and Efficient Market Hypothesis. Valuation of
Equity Shares.

Unit-IV: Portfolio Analysis and Financial Derivatives

Two securities Harry Markowitz Model of Portfolio Analysis and Diversification.
CAPM, Portfolio Risk and Return, Mutual Funds, overview of Financial Derivatives-
Forwards, Futures & Options.

Unit-V: Investor Protection

Role of SEBI and stock exchanges in investor protection; Investor grievances and their
redressal system, insider trading, investors’ education and awareness.

References
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• Mayo, An Introduction to Investment. Cengage Learning.

• Rustagi, R.P., Fundamentals of Investment. Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi.
• Singh, Y.P., Fundamentals of Investment management. Galgotia Publications.
• Tripathi, Vanita, Fundamentals of Investments. Taxmann.
Additional Resources
• Jones, C.P., Investment Analysis and Management. Wiley.
• Videos of Eugene Fama on the history of Finance.
• Vohra, N.D., and Bagri, Future and Options. McGraw Hill Publishing

Note: The latest edition of text books may be used.

Practical
Note: Spreadsheet is the recommended software for doing basic calculations in finance
and hence can be used for giving students subject related assignments for their internal
assessment purposes.

Teaching Learning Process

As the course is designed to familiarize the students with different investment

alternatives, introduce them to the basics of their analysis, valuation and investor
protection, the teaching learning process will be based on lectures, workshops, project
work and cases studies.

Assessment Methods

The assessment of the students must be aligned with the course learning outcomes and
requires Class Participation, Class Test, Assignment, Project Work, End Semester
Examination.

Keywords

Investments, Bonds, Equity, Portfolio, Diversification, Investor Protection, Financial

Derivatives.

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B.Com. : Semester VI
Paper BC 6.2 (c): Consumer Protection

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits: 6

Course Objective
This paper seeks to familiarize the students with their rights and responsibilities as a
consumer, the social framework of consumer rights and legal framework of protecting
consumer rights. The student should be able to comprehend the business firms’ interface
with consumers and the consumer related regulatory and business environment.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1: understand the importance of consumer buying process and to identify the
alternatives available to dissatisfied consumers.
CO2: learn how to pursue the consumer rights under consumer protection act 1986.
CO3: understand the procedure of filing a complaint.
CO4: analyse the role of industry regulators in consumer protection.
CO5: comprehend the hearings, enquiry and appeal provisions.

Course Contents

Unit I Introduction
Consumer and Markets: Concept of Consumer, Nature of markets: online and offline,
urban and rural; Concept of Price in Retail and Wholesale, Maximum Retail Price (MRP),
Fair Price, Grey Market, GST, ethical and legal aspects of misleading advertisements and
deceptive packaging.
Experiencing and Voicing Dissatisfaction: Consumer buying process, Alternatives
available to Dissatisfied Consumers; Forms of Complaint to a Business, Making a
complaint heard by the business, Conciliation and Intermediation for out-of-court
Redressal.

Unit II The Consumer Protection Act, 1986

Objectives and Basic Concepts: Consumer rights and UN Guidelines on consumer
protection, Consumer, goods, defect in goods, spurious goods and services, service,
deficiency in service, unfair trade practice, restrictive trade practice.
Organizational set-up under the Consumer Protection Act:
Advisory Bodies: Consumer Protection Councils at the Central, State and District Levels;
Adjudicatory Bodies: District Forums, State Commissions, National Commission: Their
Composition, Powers, and Jurisdiction (Pecuniary and Territorial), Role of Supreme
Court under the CPA with important case law.

Unit III: Grievance Redressal Mechanism under the CPA, 1986

Filing and handling of Complaints: Who can file a complaint; Grounds of filing a
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cases; Relief/Remedy available; Temporary Injunction; Enforcement of order; Appeal;

Frivolous and vexatious complaints; Offences and penalties.
Leading Cases decided under Consumer Protection law by Supreme Court/National
Commission:
Medical Negligence; Banking; Insurance; Housing & Real Estate; Electricity; Education;
Defective Products; Unfair Trade Practices.

Unit IV: Industry Regulators and Consumer Complaint Redressal Mechanism

Banking Ombudsman; Insurance Ombudsman; Telecommunication: TRAI; Food
Products: FSSAI; Advertising Standard Council of India; Real Estate Regulatory
Authority.

Unit V: Consumerism
Consumer Movement in India: Evolution of Consumer Movement in India, Formation
of consumer organizations and their role in consumer protection, Recent Developments in
Consumer Protection in India, National Consumer Helpline, Citizen Charter, Product
testing.
Quality and Standardisation: Voluntary and Mandatory standards; Role of BIS, Indian
Standards Mark (ISI), Hallmarking, Licensing and Surveillance, consumer grievance
redressal under the BIS Act, 2016; Ag-mark, Overview
ISO.

Note: Unit 2 and 3 refers to the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. Any change in law
would be added appropriately after the new law is notified.

References
• Aggarwal V. K. (2018) Consumer Protection: Law and Practice, Bharat Law House,
Delhi.
• Kapoor Sheetal, (2019) Consumer Affairs and Customer Care, 2nd Edition, Galgotia
Publishing Company.
• Rajya Laxmi Rao, (2012) Consumer is King, 3rd Ed. Universal Law Publishing
Company.
• Sharma, Deepa, (2011) Consumer Protection and Grievance-Redress in India (LAP
LAMBERT, Germany).
• The Bureau of Indian Standards, 2016.
• The Competition Act, 2002.
• The Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
• The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2005.
Additional Resources

• Choudhary, R. N. (2005) Consumer Protection: Law and Practice. 5th Ed. Bharat
Law House, Delhi.
• Consumer Voice Magazine.
• E-books :- www.consumereducation.in
• Empowering Consumers e-book, www.consumeraffairs.nic.in
• www.bis.org
• www.delhistatecommission.nic.in
• www.ncdrc.nic.in
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Cases for discussion and analysis

Medical Negligence
• V. Krishnakumar Vs State of Tamil Nadu & Others (SC 1 July, 2015)
• Balram Prasad v. Kunal Saha, (SC 24 October, 2013) Unfair Trade Practice
• General Motors (I) Private Vs Ashok Ramnik Lal Tolat & Anr (S C on 9 October,
2014) Banking:
• Vijaya Bank vs Gurnam Singh on NC 2 December, 2009

Defective Products

• Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co.Vs Raj Kumar Maini & Others (2016 CPJ 111NC)
Real Estate
• Lucknow Development Authority Vs M K Gupta Education
• Sri Chaitanya Educational Institution Vs Govind Prasad Rath NC 2016 CPJ 35

Note: The latest edition of text books may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

The teaching learning process includes lectures, tutorials, use of multimedia and
presentations.

Assessment Methods
The assessment methods of the course include tests, assignments, marks for attendance
and final exam.

Keywords
Consumer Protection.

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B.Com. : Semester VI
Paper BC 6.2 (d): ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits: 6

Course Objective

The underlying objective of this course is to create basic understanding of concept of

organizational behavior and help students gain theoretical and practical knowledge along
with desirable skills to become successful managers and effective employees in
organization.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1: understand the development of organizational behavior and its importance in
managing people at the workplace.
CO2: understand human behavior as an individual.
CO3: appreciate different theories of motivation.
CO4: critically evaluate leadership styles and strategies.
CO5: understand the importance of organizational culture and learn to deal with change
and stress.

Course Contents
Unit I: Introduction

Introduction to organizational theories; Organizational behavior- concepts, determinants,

challenges and opportunities; Contributing disciplines of OB; OB models.
Unit II: Individual Behavior

Foundations of Individual Behavior; Personality- factors influencing personality, Traits,

Type A and B; Values, attitudes & learning- concept and types of values- terminal values
and instrumental values; components of attitude, job related attitudes (only job
satisfaction & job involvement); Perception and emotions- concept, perceptual process,
factors influencing perception; Emotional Intelligence.
Unit III: Motivation and Communication

Meaning and importance of motivation; Theories- Equity, Intrinsic Motivation by Ken

Thomas; Behavior modification; Communication and feedback; Transactional Analysis;
JOHARI Window; Motivation practices of 5 prominent organizations.
Unit IV: Group Behavior and Leadership

Group dynamics- concepts, types- group norms, group roles, and group cohesiveness;
Leadership- concept and trait theory, leadership continuum, transactional, charismatic,
and transformational leadership.

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Unit V: Dynamics of Organizational Behavior

Conflict- sources and resolution strategies; Organizational culture- concept and
determinants; Organizational change- importance, resistance to change, managing
change; Stress- individual and organizational factors to stress, prevention and
management of stress.
Practical
Case studies can be taught from units III, IV, and V.

References
• Chhabra, T. N. Organizational Behavior. Sun India Publications.
• Luthans, F. (1997). Organizational Behavior. McGraw-Hill International Editions.
• Moshal, B. S. Organizational Behavior . New Delhi: Ane Books Pvt. Ltd.
• Pareek, U. (2014). Understanding Organizational Behavior. Oxford University Press.
• Robbins, S. T., Judge, T. A., & Hasham, E. S. (2013). Organizational Behavior.
Pearson.
• Sekaran, U. Organizational Behavior: Text and Cases. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill.
• Singh, A. K., & Singh, B. P. Organizational Behavior. New Delhi: Excel Books Pvt.
Ltd.
• Singh, K. (2015). Organizational Behavior: Texts & Cases (3rd Edition ed.). India:
Pearson.

Additional Resources
• Greenberg, J., & Baron, R. A. Behavior in Organizations. New Delhi: Prentice Hall
of India Pvt. Ltd.
• Hersey, P. K., Blanchard, D., & Johnson, D. Management of Organizational
Behavior: Leading Human Resources. Pearson Education.

Note: The latest edition of text books may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

Interactive class room sessions with the help of power point presentations, case
discussions and group discussions to ensure active participation and continuous learning.

Assessment Methods
Class tests/Assignments, Class participation, Presentations, End-semester examination.

Keywords
Organizational theories, Personality, Values and Attitudes, Learning, Leadership,
Conflict, Organizational culture, Organizational change.

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B.Com. : Semester VI
Paper BC 6.3 (a): ADVERTISING, PERSONAL SELLING AND
SALESMANSHIP

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits: 4

Course Objective
The objective of this course is to provide knowledge concerning advertising and personal
selling and to equip them with the skill to use these promotion tools.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
C01: understand the communication objectives behind advertising and promotions.
C02: understand the various message and media elements in the advertising decisions.
CO3:analyse the effectiveness of advertising.
CO4:comprehend the importance and role of personal selling.
C05: understand the process of personal selling.

Course Contents
Unit I: Introduction to Advertising

Communication Process; AIDA Model, Advertising: Importance, types and objectives;

DAGMAR Approach; Audience Selection; Methods of setting Advertising Budget.

Unit II : Message and Media Decisions

Advertising Appeals; Advertising Copy: Elements of print and broadcast advertising

copy; Types of Media: Merits and Demerits; Media Scheduling.

Unit III: Advertising Effectiveness

Advertising Agency: Role and types. Evaluating Communication and Sales Effect; Pre
and Post-testing Techniques.

Unit IV: Introduction to Personal Selling and Salesmanship

Concept of Personal Selling and Salesmanship; Personal Selling Situations; Qualities of a

Good Salesperson; Types of Salespersons; Role of Personal Selling in CRM; Career
Opportunities in Selling; Measures for making selling as an attractive career; Buying
Motives.

Unit V: Personal Selling Process

Prospecting; Pre Approach; Approach; Presentation and Demonstration; Handling of

Objections; Closing the Sale; Follow-Up.

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Note: All units would be having an application oriented component.

References
• Buskirk, R. A. B. D. Buskirk, F. A. Russell (1988), Selling: Principles and Practices,
McGraw-Hill.
• Futrell, Charles (2013), Fundamentals of Selling, McGraw Hill Education
• Gupta, Ruchi (2017), Advertising, Scholar Tech Press.
• Sharma, Kavita (2018), Advertising: Planning and Decision Making, Taxmann
Publication Pvt. Ltd.

Additional Resources

• Belch, G. E., M. A. Belch and Purani K. (2009), Advertising and Promotion: An

Integrated Marketing Communications Perspective,McGraw Hill Education.
• Castleberry, S.B. and Tanner, J. F. (2013), Selling: Building Relationships, McGraw
Hill Education.
• IBS Case Study Centre, www. ibscdc.org
• Kapoor, Neeru (2008), Advertising and Personal Selling, Pinnacle.
• Shah, Kruti and A. D’Souza (2008), Advertising and Promotions: An
IMC Perspective, McGraw Hill Education.

Note: Latest edition of the books should be used.

Teaching Learning Process

The components used for effective teaching learning process includes experiential
learning via simulation, exercises and role playing, research projects, internships, case
study, discussions, presentations and field trips.

Assessment Methods
The methods used for assessing the students and providing feedback to them includes
class test, assignments, projects, presentations and end semester examination.

Keywords
Advertising, Sales Management, Salesmanship, Media, Message, Effectiveness, Selling
Process, Advertising Agency.

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B.Com. : Semester VI
Paper BC 6.3 (b): COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND NEGOTIATION
SKILLS

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits: 4

Course Objective
To promote understanding of the concept and theories of collective bargaining, and also
to provide exposure to the required skills in negotiating a contract.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1: identify issues in collective bargaining, its significance.
CO2: understand the levels, coverage and agreements of collective bargaining.
CO3: enable to liaison in negotiations.
CO4: differentiate between negotiations, collective bargaining and use of its approaches.
CO5: administer the negotiation agreement and handle grievance management.

Course Contents
Unit I: Issues in Collective Bargaining
Meaning, Definitions and Characteristics of Collective Bargaining ; Critical Issues in
Collective Bargaining; Theories of Collective Bargaining: Hick’s Analysis of Wages
Setting under Collective Bargaining, Conflict-choice Model of Negotiation, A
Behavioural Theory of Labour Negotiation.

Unit II: Collective Bargaining in India

Pre-requisites for successful Collective Bargaining in any Country; Collective Bargaining
in Practice; Levels of Bargaining, Coverage and Duration of Agreements; Difficulties in
the Bargaining Process and Administration of Agreements. Select case studies from
Indian perspective.

Unit III: Negotiating a Contract

Meaning of Negotiations, Pre-negotiation- Preparing the Charter of Demand(s), Creating
the Bargaining Team, Submission of COD, Costing of Labour Contracts.

Unit IV: Negotiation Skills

Negotiation Process; Effective Negotiation-Preparing for Negotiation, Negotiating
Integrative Agreements; Negotiation and Collective Bargaining- Approaches and Phases
in Collective Bargaining, Coalition Bargaining and Fractional Bargaining, Impasse
Resolution, Contract Ratification.

Unit V: Negotiation and Administration

Post Negotiation-Administration of the Agreement, Grievance Management, Binding up
the Wounds; Collective Bargaining & the emerging scenario.

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References
• Dubey,S., Jain,P. Collective Bargaining and negotiation Skills. Bookage Publications.
• Salamon, Michael. Industrial Relations––Theory & Practice. London. Prentice Hall.
• Venkataratnam, C. S. Industrial Relations: Text and Cases. Oxford University Press,
Delhi.

Additional Resources
• Anand,K.B.,Paswan, A.K., Collective Bargaining and negotiation Skills.Galgotia
Publishing Company
• Dwivedi, R.S. Managing Human Resources: Industrial Relations in Indian
Enterprises. Galgotia Publishing Company, New Delhi.
• Edwards, P. Industrial Relations: Theory and Practice in Britain. Blackwell
Publishing, U.K.

Note: The latest edition of text books may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

The teaching -learning processes play a vital role in instilling in the student the curiosity
to study this subject. It includes lectures through presentations of real life scenarios ,
expert lectures, case study involving industrial disputes , role plays , seminars , tutorials ,
project- based learning. Case laws comprehension and higher-order skills of reasoning
and analysis will be encouraged through teaching strategies.

Assessment Methods

The assessment methods of this course are properly aligned with teaching learning
processes and anticipated learning outcomes. It includes oral and written tests, case
presentations, peer evaluation, problem solving exercises, observation of practical skills
through case laws and viva voce interviews.

Keywords

Collective Bargaining, Negotiation, Grievance Management.

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Generic Elective
Papers.

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B.Com. : Semester V (G.E)

Paper BC 5.4 (a): HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits : 6

Course Objective
The objective of the course is to familiarize the students with different aspects of
managing people in the organizations from the stage of acquisition to development and
retention.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1: Understand different tools used in forecasting and planning human resource needs.
CO2: Demonstrate the ability to prepare strategies for acquisition of human resources.
CO3: Understand the administrative complexities of providing a full array of benefits to
employees and the ways and means of delivering these benefits.
CO4: Appreciate the varied initiatives undertaken to maintain human resources.
CO5: Understand modern HRM to meet challenges of changing business environment.

Course Contents

Unit I: Introduction to Human Resource Management & Human Resource Planning

Human resource management- meaning importance and functions; Human resource
planning- concept, objectives and problems; Job analysis- concept, nature, uses and
process; Job description and specification.
Unit II: Acquisition of Human Resources & Performance Appraisal
Recruitment- meaning, process and sources; Selection- meaning and process; Placement,
induction and socialization- an introduction; Performance appraisal—nature, objectives
and process.
Unit III: Employee Counseling & Compensation Management
Employee counseling; Job changes—transfers and promotions; Job evaluation;
Compensation—concept, components—base, supplementary (fringe benefits,
performance linked compensation—individual, group, organization wide).
Unit IV: Employee Maintenance
Employee health, safety, welfare and social security (excluding legal provisions);
Grievance handling and redressal.
Unit V: Emerging Horizons & Challenges in HRM
Emerging horizons posing challenges for HRM in the contemporary business
environment-workforce diversity, employee empowerment, downsizing, work-life
balance, e-HRM, green-HRM, outsourcing HRM, ethics in HRM (surveillance vs.
privacy).

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References
• Awasthappa, K. Human Resource Management. Tata McGraw Hill Education.
• Decenzo, D. A., & Robbins, S. P. (2011). Fundamentals of Human
Resource Management . India: Wiley.
• Dessler, G. (2017). Human Resource Management. Pearson.
• Rao, V. Human Resource Management: Text and Cases. Excel Books.

Additional Resources
• Muller-Camen, M., Croucher, R., & Leigh, S. (2016). Human Resource
Management: A Case Study Approach . CIPD. Viva Books.
• Pattanayak, B. (2018). Human Resource Management. Delhi. Prentice Hall of India.
• Rastogi, S. Management of Human Resources. Sun India.

Note: Latest editions of the books may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

Interactive class room sessions with the help of power point presentations, case
discussions and group discussions to ensure active participation and continuous learning.

Assessment Methods
Class tests/Assignments, Class participation, Presentations, End-semester examination.

Keywords
Human Resource Planning, Job analysis, Recruitment, Compensation, Challenges in
HRM.

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Paper BC 5.4 (b): BASICS OF ACCOUNTING

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits : 6

Course Objective
This course provides students a firm foundation in basic accounting concepts and
methodology and also acquaints them with the changes taking place in the preparation
and presentation of financial statements in accordance to the applicable accounting
standards and relevant Acts.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
CO1: Gain an understanding of theoretical framework of accounting.
CO2: Explain the concept of accounting equation and process.
CO3: Develop understanding of depreciation and inventory.
CO4: Develop the skill of preparation of trading and profit and loss account and balance
sheet.
CO5: State the meaning, objectives and significance of different types of ratios.

Course Contents

UNIT 1: Introduction to Accounting

Accounting- concept, objectives, advantages and limitations, types of accounting

information; users of accounting information and their needs. Qualitative Characteristics
of Accounting Information. Basic Accounting Terms- Business Transaction, Capital,
Drawings. Liabilities (Non-Current and Current). Assets (Non-Current, Current); Fixed
assets (Tangible and Intangible), Expenditure (Capital and Revenue), Expense, Income,
Profit, Gain, Loss, Purchase, Sales, Goods, Stock, Debtor, Creditor, Voucher Accounting
Concepts, Principles and Conventions Introduction to financial accounting standards
System of Accounting. Basis of Accounting: cash basis and accrual basis.

UNIT 2: Concepts Related to Income Determination

Voucher and Transactions: Source documents and Vouchers, Rules of Debit and Credit.
Recording of Transactions: Books of Original Entry- Journal, Special Purpose books:
Cash Book: Simple, cash book with bank column and petty cashbook (simple practical
problems), Purchases book, Sales book, Purchases return book, Sales return book (theory
only) Bank Reconciliation Statement: Need and preparation Trial balance: Objectives and
preparation (Scope: Trial balance with balance method only).

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Depreciation: Concept, Features, Causes, factors affecting depreciation, other similar

terms: Depletion and Amortization. Methods of Depreciation: Straight Line Method
(SLM) Written Down Value Method (WDV) (Excluding change of method). Difference
between SLM and WDV; Advantages of SLM and WDV. Inventory Valuation: Meaning,
Significance of inventory Valuation, Inventory record systems: Periodic and perpetual,
Methods: FIFO, LIFO and Weighted Average.

UNIT 4: Financial Statements of Trading Organization

Preparation of Trading and Profit and Loss account and Balance Sheet of a sole
proprietorship (Basic adjustments only).

UNIT 5: Financial Statement Analysis

Objectives, importance and limitations. Accounting Ratios: Meaning, Objectives,

classification and computation. (Simple numerical only).

References
• Grewal, T S. Introduction to Accounting. S Chand and Company, New Delhi.
• Monga, J R. Basic Corporate Accounting. Mayur Publication, New Delhi.
• Monga, J R. Basic Financial Accounting. Mayur Publication, New Delhi.
• Sehgal, Ashok & Deepak Sehgal. Fundamentals of Financial Accounting. Taxman,
New Delhi.
Additional Readings
• Charles T Horngren,Gart L Sundem, John A. Elliot and Donna R Philbrick.
Introduction to Financial Accounting, Pearson.
• Leonardo, A. Robinson, James R. Qanis, C. Wayne Alderman, Accounting
Information Systems: A cycle Approach. Publisher Wiley.
• Marshall, B Romney and Paul, John Steinbart, Accounting Information Systems,
Pearson Education Limited.
• Robert, L. Hurt, Accounting Information Systems: Basic Concepts and Current
Issues, McGraw Hill.
Note: Latest edition of readings may be used

Teaching and Learning Activity

Theory/ numerical with examples
Assessment Methods
Class participation, Presentation, Practical’s, Viva/ test, End Semester Exam

Keywords
Accounting process, trial balance, trading & profit and loss account, depreciation,
Accounting Ratios.

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Paper BC 5.4 (c): FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits: 6

Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to orient the students about business and its functional
area- marketing and provide basic knowledge of concepts, principles, tools and
techniques of marketing.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
CO1: familiarize with the basic concepts and principles of marketing and to develop their
conceptual skills to be able to manage marketing operations of a business firm.
CO2: discuss and make the students understand the complexities involved in various
targeting and positioning decisions.
CO3: equip the students to take effective decisions for launching new products and to
understand the implications of different pricing strategies.
C04: develop the skills among students to enable them to design the promotion-mix
strategies.
C05: make the students aware about the current trends in marketing to enable them to
take proactive measures while taking marketing decisions.

Course Contents

Unit I: Introduction

Market- Meaning, types and structures; Marketing: Meaning, Nature, Scope and
Importance; Marketing Philosophies; Marketing Mix; Marketing Environment- Concept
and need for studying marketing environment; Micro environmental factors- company,
suppliers, marketing intermediaries, customers, competitors, publics; Macro
environmental factors– demographic, economic, natural, technological, politico-legal and
socio-cultural.

Unit II: Understanding Consumer behaviour and Target Market Selection

Need for studying consumer behaviour; Stages in Consumer buying decision process;
Factors influencing consumer buying decisions. Market segmentation- concept,
importance and bases of segmenting consumer markets. Market Targeting- concept and
factors affecting the choices for market targeting. Product Positioning– concept and
bases.

Unit III: Product and Pricing Decisions

Concept and classification; Levels of Product; Product mix decision -concept; Branding-
concept and functions; Packaging and Labeling- concept and functions; Product support

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services; New product development process. Concept and objectives of pricing decisions;
Factors affecting price of a product; Pricing methods; Pricing strategies.

Unit IV: Distribution and Promotion Decisions

Channels of distribution- meaning and importance; types of distribution channels and
their functions; Factors affecting choice of distribution channel; Distribution logistics–
concept, importance and major logistics decisions. Wholesaling and retailing. Nature and
Importance of Promotion; Promotion mix concept and distinctive characteristics of
advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, public relations, publicity and direct
marketing; Factors influencing promotion mix decisions.

Unit V: Developments in Marketing

Relationship Marketing; Sustainable Marketing; Rural marketing; Social marketing;
Digital marketing; Legal Issues in marketing- The Consumer Protection Act, 1986;
Ethical issues in marketing.

References
• Kotler, P., Armstrong, G. and Agnihotri, P. (2018). Principles.
of Marketing (17th edition)Pearson Education. Indian edition.
• Sharma, K., & Swati Aggarwal. (2018). Principles of Marketing. Taxmann's.
• The Consumer Protection Act,1986.

Additional Readings

• Etzel, M. J., Walker, B. J., Stanton, W. J., & Pandit, A. (2010). Marketing (14th ed.).
Mc Graw Hill.
• Grewal, D. & Levy, M. (2017). Marketing (5thed.). McGraw-Hill Education.

Note: Latest edition of text book may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

The teaching learning process includes lectures, case study discussions, individual and
group presentations and projects.

Assessment Methods

The assessments methods of the course include class tests, assignments, project
evaluations and class presentations.

Keywords
Targetmarket, Product, Price, Distribution, Promotion, Segmentation, Targeting, Positioni
ng, Branding, Packaging, Labelling, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Environment.

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Paper BC 5.4 (d): BUSINESS ETHICS AND SUSTAINABILITY

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits : 6

Course Objective
To familiarize the students with the understanding of issues of Business ethics,
governance and sustainability.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
CO1: understand the essence of business ethics and be able to imbibe it in regular
business activities.
CO2: be able to relate the social responsibility of business as part of strategy for long
term survival of business.
CO3: realize that how the concerns of corporate governance can be devastating for
business survival.
CO4: understand the role of business in sustainable development and corporate social
responsibility.
CO5: recognize the Global Reporting Initiatives and its challenges.

Course Contents
Unit I: Business Ethics
Business Values and Ethics; Various Approaches to Business Ethics; Ethical Theories;
Ethical Governance; Corporate Ethics; Benefits of Adopting Ethics in Business; Ethics
Programme; Code of Ethics; Ethics Committee.

Unit II: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Concept of Corporate Social Responsibility; CSR and Corporate Sustainability, CSR and
Business Ethics, CSR and Corporate Governance, CSR and Corporate Philanthropy;
Environmental Aspect of CSR, Models and benefits of CSR, Drivers of CSR; CSR in
India.

Unit III: Corporate Governance

Meaning: Management and corporate governance, significance and principles of
corporate governance, Theories and Models of corporate governance, principles of
corporate governance, independent director board committees and their functions;
shareholder activism structure and role of rating agencies, proxy advisory firms.

Unit IV: Sustainability

Sustainable Development; Role of Business in Sustainable Development; Sustainability
Terminologies; Concept of Corporate Sustainability; Corporate Sustainability and
Corporate Social Responsibility; Government role in improving sustainability reporting;
KYOSEI; Triple Bottom Line (TBL); Integrated reporting.

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Unit V: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Frameworks

Global Reporting Initiative Guidelines; Business Responsibility Reporting; International
Standards; Sustainability Indices; Principles of Responsible Investment; Challenges in
Mainstreaming Sustainability Reporting.

References
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Auditing and Assurance Standards,
ICAI, New Delhi.
• Sharma, J.P., Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, and CSR, Ane Books Pvt Ltd,
New Delhi.
• Tricker, Bob. Corporate Governance-Principles, Policies, and Practice (Indian
Edition). Oxford University Press, New Delhi.

Additional Resources
• Ghatalia, S.V., Practical Auditing, Allied Publishers Private Ltd., New Delhi.
• Gupta, Kamal and Ashok Arora, Fundamentals of Auditing, Tata Mc-Graw Hill
Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi.
• Mallin, Christine A., Corporate Governance (Indian Edition), Oxford University
Press, New Delhi.
• Rani, Geeta D., and R.K. Mishra, Corporate Governance- Theory and Practice, Excel
Books, New Delhi.
• Singh, A. K. and Gupta Lovleen, Auditing Theory and Practice, Galgotia Publishing
Company.
Note: Latest edition of text book may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

The teaching -learning processes play a vital role in instilling in the student the curiosity
to study the subject corporate governance and auditing. It includes lectures through
presentations of corporate scams involving ethical dilemmas and violation of business
ethics, expert lectures,case study approach is widely followed , role plays , seminars ,
tutorials , project- based learning. Higher-order skills of reasoning and analysis will be
encouraged through teaching strategies.

Assessment Methods
The assessment methods of this course are properly aligned with teaching learning
processes and anticipated learning outcomes. It includes oral and written tests, case
presentations, peer evaluation, problem solving exercises, observation of practical skills
through case laws and viva voce interviews.

Keywords
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Corporate Governance, Corporate Sustainability
Reporting Frameworks.

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B.Com. : Semester VI (G.E)

Paper BC 6.4 (a): ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits : 6

Course Objective
This course aims at imparting of basic knowledge on entrepreneurship and new enterprise
creation so that it provides an opportunity for the students to opt entrepreneurship as an
alternative career option.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1: understand entrepreneurship as volition in context of India.
CO2: gather knowledge and ideas on the existing support system for entrepreneurial
orientation.
CO3: understand enterprise formation process for gaining ideas as to creation of an
enterprise for pursuing a career.
CO4: understand of requirement of post-enterprise creation for effective operation of the
business.
CO5: gain knowledge on available growth strategies for implementing effective suitable
strategy for expansion and growth.

Course Contents
Unit I: Introduction
Entrepreneurship- meaning importance and determinants; Entrepreneurship as a dynamic
response to societal issues; Entrepreneurship in Indian scenario as a career option;
Understanding intrapreneurship, techno-entrepreneurship, net-entrepreneurship, eco-
entrepreneurship, and social entrepreneurship.
Unit II: Entrepreneurial Eco-System
Socio-economic support system for entrepreneurship; Public and private system of
stimulation; Role of Development Institutes, availability of finance, marketing,
technology and project related assistance, role of trade associations and self-help groups
for promotion of entrepreneurship; Types of business entities-micro, small and medium
enterprises, role of MSME sector in Indian economy; Nature and characteristics of family
businesses in India; Startup Action Plan; Make in India initiative.
Unit III: Enterprise Formation Process
Understanding and analyzing business opportunities; Market demand analysis,
preparation of business plan, project feasibility study; Start ups and basic start ups
problems; Cases of Indian start ups, Sources of financing business start ups (practical
knowledge on preparation of business plan/project report shall be taught in the class).
Unit IV: Managerial Aspects of Business

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Managing finance- preparation of operating/cost budget, cash budget; Understanding

management of short term and long term capital; Human Resource planning; Contract
management; Understanding marketing methods; Understanding of GST and other Tax
compliances.

Unit V: Managing Growth

Business growth strategies specific to small enterprises; Enterprise life cycle and various
growth strategies; Business collaboration and outsourcing of resources; Network
management, succession planning for sustenance; Managing family business and its
conflicts.

References
• Brandt, S. C. Entrepreneuring: The Ten Commandments for Building a Growth
Company. MacMillan Business Books.
• Panda, S. C. Entrepreneurship Development. New Delhi: Anmol Publications.
• Taneja, S., & Gupta, S. L. Entrepreneurship Development-New Venture creation.
New
Delhi: Galgotia Publishing House.
• Vasper, K. H. New Venture Strategies (Revised Edition ed.). New Jersey: Prentice
Hall.
Additional Resources
• Dollinger, M. J. Entrepreneurship: Strategies and Resources. Illinois: Irwin.
• Holt, D. H. Entrepreneurship: New Venture Creation. New Delhi: Prentice Hall of
India.
Note: Latest edition of text book may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

Interactive class room sessions with the help of power point presentations, case
discussions and group discussions to ensure active participation and continuous learning.
Practical case studies on business plan/project report and preparation of business plan
should be emphasized.

Assessment Methods
Class tests/Assignments, Class participation, Presentations, End-semester examination.

Keywords
Business start ups, GST, Network management, Succession planning, Family business,
Self help groups, MSME.

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Paper BC 6.4 (b): TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Duration: 3 Hours Marks: 100 Credits : 6

Course Objective
The course aims at exposing the learner to the concept and practice of training and
development in the modern organizational setting.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1: understand the learning environment of a firm.
CO2: identify the various inputs that should go into any training Programme.
CO3: understand the role of development officers.
CO4: understand the need and significance of evaluation of training and development
programmes.
CO5: recognize the mechanism of career development programmes.

Course Contents
Unit I: Nature of Training and Development
Theories of management training and development and practical application of these
theories in today’s organizations, inputs and gaps in training, training and development as
source of competitive advantage, resistance to change; Training vis-à-vis Learning.
Unit II: Training Process
Training process, methods of training, human re-engineering, learning curves, managing
change, workmen training, re-training, government initiatives, self-directed work teams,
managing a diverse workforce, and practical application of designing programmes in
today’s environment.
Unit III: Executive Development
Executive development, role of development officers, administrators, consultants,
designers and instructors, trends towards performance management and its impact on
training professionals.
Unit IV: Evaluation of training and development programmes
Evaluation of training and development programmes- statistical methods; Use of
appropriate training and development software packages; Application of distance learning
packages, effective training follow-up.
Unit V: Career Development
Career development and planning, career development programmes and counseling,
group projects, training for international assignments.

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References
• Chabbra, T. N., & Chabbra, M. Essentials of Human Resource Management. Sun
India.
• Kumar, M., & Talwar, P. Human Resource Development. APH Publishing
Corporation.
• Lynton, R., & Pareek, U. Training for Development. New Delhi: Vistaar.
• Prior, J. Handbook of Training and Development. Mumbai: Jaico Publishing House.

Additional Resources
• Dessler, G. (2017). Human Resource Management. Pearson.
Note: Latest edition of text book may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

Interactive class room sessions with the help of power point presentations, case
discussions and group discussions to ensure active participation and continuous learning.

Assessment Methods
Class tests/Assignments, Class participation, Presentations, End-semester examination.

Keywords
Management Training, Competitive advantage, Workforce diversity, Self-directed work
teams, Career planning.

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B.Com. : Semester VI (G.E)

Paper BC 6.4 (c): FINANCE FOR NON- FINANCE EXECUTIVES

Duration: 3 Hrs. Marks: 100 Credits : 6

Course Objective
To familiarize non finance executives with the essentials of finance and investments.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 – Understand Investment Environment and concept of Return & Risk.
CO2 – Analyze Bond valuation & role of Credit Rating agencies.
CO3 – Examine Equity analysis approaches.
CO4 – Develop insights in to two securities portfolio using Harry Markowitz model and
understand CAPM.
CO5 – Familiarize with Investors’ protection framework.

Course Contents

Unit: I Introduction
Meaning and Importance of Finance. Time Value of money (Compounding &
Discounting), Risk & Return. Alternative investment options, Sources of Long term
financing and short term financing.

Unit: II Financial Analysis & Capital Budgeting

Types of Financial Statements- Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Ratio Analysis:
Meaning, Significance and Limitations. Current Ratio, Quick Ratio, Absolute Liquidity
Ratio, Debt-Equity Ratio, Interest Coverage Ratio, Inventory Turnover Ratio, Debtors
Turnover Ratio, Average Collection Period, Creditors Turnover Ratio, Average Payment
Period, Return on Capital Employed, Earning Per Share, Dividend Per Share.Capital
Budgeting Process, Capital Budgeting Techniques (Pay Back Period, Discounted payback
period, NPV, IRR).

Unit: III Cost of Capital & Capital Structure

Concept of Cost of Capital and Capital Structure: Cost of Debt Capital, Cost of
Preference Share Capital, Equity Share Capital, Weighted Average Cost of Capital
(WACC). Meaning of Leverage. Operating Leverage, Financial Leverage, Combined
Leverage.

Unit: IV Dividend Decisions & Working Capital

Types of Dividends, Dividend policies and factors affecting dividend policies. Concept of
Working Capital, its components and Factors affecting working capital requirements.
Contemporary issues in Finance.

Unit: V Valuation of Securities

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Types of Risks and Returns. Concept of Valuation, Equity Valuation & Analysis, Bond
Valuation & Analysis. Portfolio Analysis.

References
• Bhargav, B, K, Finance For Non Finance Managers. Jaiko Publishing House.
• Chandra, P. Finance Sense: Finance For Non Finance executives. Tata McGraw
Hill.
• Gabriel Hawawini, Claude Viallet, Finance For Non Finance Managers, Cengage
Delmar Learning India Pvt Ltd.
• Gene Siciliano ,Finance for Nonfinancial Managers, (Briefcase Books Series),
Tata McGraw Hill
• Tripathi, Vanita, Basic Financial Management” Taxmann Publication.

Additional Resources
• Chandra, P. Financial Management-Theory and Practice., Tata McGraw Hill
• Tripathi, Vanita, Fundamentals of Investments. Taxmann.Publication.

Note: Latest edition of text books may be used.

Teaching Learning Process

As the course is designed To familiarize non finance executives with the essentials of
finance, the teaching learning process will be based on lectures, project work/field work
and cases studies.

Assessment Methods
The assessment of the students must be aligned with the course learning outcomes and
requires Class Participation, Class Test, Assignment, Project Work/field work, End
Semester Examination.

Keywords
Time Value of Money, Risk, Return, Financial Statements, Financial Ratio Analysis,
Capital Budgeting, Cost of Capital, Capital Structure, Dividend Decision, Working
Capital Decision.

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