“Bachelor of Commerce, abbreviated as B. Com is an undergraduate degree in commerce and related subjects. The course is designed to provide students with a wide range of managerial skills and understanding in streams like finance, accounting, taxation and management”. Bachelor of commerce offers understanding in Accounting, Economics, Business Law, Taxation, Insurance and Management.

The history of Commerce in higher education is nearly 102 years old. Madras became a pioneer state where it started in 1886. The Government of Madras laid the foundation of commerce education by setting-up commercial institute in Madras. In India, Commerce education at university level made its first beginning in 1913 when Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics was established in Bombay. The Bachelor of Commerce (B.com) degree was first offered at the University of Birmingham.

CAREER & JOBS:
Individuals also have the option to pursue higher studies after B.com. They can apply for Master of Commerce (M. Com) or Master of Business Administration (MBA). M.Com is the postgraduate course focuses on commerce, accounting, management and economics-related subjects. The Master of Commerce includes 2 years of full-time study. After owning master’s degree, the job opportunities will increase.

Based on specialization, Candidates having M.com degree can find employment in financial services, marketing, project management. They also often work in general management and business consulting firms. Later, candidates can do research programme (Ph.D.) in this field.

A student can also opt for LLB after B.Com. Business Law is one of the best options in it. A career in commerce offers immense growth as demand for professionals is alwayson a high. Jobopportunities existsright after the programme. Jobs for
B. Com graduates exists in India as well as in abroad. After completion of B.Com, you can apply in any organization for the
post of accountant. Every company requires accountant to keep track the profit and loss of their company. One must have knowledge in areas like Basic Principles of Accountancy, Cost Accounting and Management Accounting to be an accountant. Other than accountant, there are many career options in this field

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You can also work as tax consultant after completion of graduation and can gain experience. Interested candidates can also apply in banking field. Every year, many private and government banks hire the fresh B.com graduates. Candidates can work in public as well as in private sector. You can apply for government jobs like bank, UPSC, etc. The course also prepares the students for CA and CS. Chartered Accountant (CA) / Cost and Work Accountant (CWA) / Company
Secretary (CS) are the advanced career options in this field.