Management in Accounting and Finance deals with aspects related to asset selection, accounting, financing and profit sharing.

In the era of Industry 4.0, there is an increasing demand in India, across various sectors, for professionals with sound knowledge of Accounting and Finance.

To cater to this demand, the Faculty of Management and Commerce at M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (MSRUAS) offers under-graduate B.Com (Hons) degree in Accounting and Finance.

B.Com. (Hons) in is an undergraduate honours degree programme designed to create motivated, energetic, thinking and creative graduates to fill the roles as accounting and finance personnel; finance professionals, business analysts and administrators.

The B.Com. (Hons) in Accounting and Finance Programme covers: fundamental knowledge of accounting, finance, economics and management, appropriate tools and techniques to analyse data in the area of business and commerce, legal laws and procedures to establish, direct and manage business operations, competency and skills to deal with the tax structure, financial planning and modalities for its compliance and ethical principles in commerce and business practices. 

Coursework includes basic functions in Commerce and Accounting followed by Principles of Management, Business Economics, Marketing Management, Business Mathematics, Computer Applications, Financial Management, Cost Accounting, Direct Taxation, Organisational Behaviour, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Elements of Social Sciences and Ethics, Environmental Studies, Corporate Accounting, Security Analysis and Portfolio Management, International Financial Reporting Standards, Constitution and Human Rights and Law.

The program teaches accounting, banking, finance, commerce, and administrative related courses. The program focuses on developing competencies and practical skills required for effective problem-solving and decision-making and trains students in personal development and interactive skills.

Teaching and Assessment

During each semester, students’ performance is assessed through Continuous Evaluation (CE) which includes teacher interaction, session examination, and a Semester End Examination (SEE). CE and SEE weights carry equal weightage.

Students are awarded grades based on the marks scored.

Key Skill Development

• Ability to apply fundamental knowledge of accounting, finance, economics, and management to solve related real-life problems. 
• Ability to analyze economic, commercial, and business issues. 
• Ability to apply appropriate tools and techniques to analyze data in business and commerce. 
• Ability to apply legal laws and procedures to establish, direct, and manage business operations. 
• Ability to exhibit the competency and skills to deal with the tax structure, financial planning, and modalities for its compliance. 
• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities in terms of accountability, integrity, and etiquette in commerce and business-related approaches. 
• Ability to apply ethical principles to commerce and business practices and professional responsibilities. 
• Ability to plan, integrate the knowledge of various commerce and management disciplines to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to make effective presentations and communicate technical ideas to a broad audience using written and oral means. 
• Ability to develop sustainable solutions and understand their effect on society and the environment. 
• Ability to adapt to the changes and advancements in technology and engage in independent and life-long learning.