BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HONOURS) Programme Highlights • Most updated curriculum • Experienced faculty • Guest lecturers from industry and other Universities • Specialisations offered: - Accounting - Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) • Two internships • Industrial visits • Excellent placement record • Continuous mentoring of students • Various sports and co-curricular activities for overall personality development of students Institute of Commerce Nirma University 2020-23
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BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HONOURS)
Programme Highlights • Most updated curriculum
• Experienced faculty
• Guest lecturers from industry and other Universities
• Specialisations offered:
- Accounting
- Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI)
• Two internships
• Industrial visits
• Excellent placement record
• Continuous mentoring of students
• Various sports and co-curricular activities for overall personality development of students
Institute of Commerce Nirma University 2020-23
VISION
Shaping a better future for mankind by developing effective and socially responsible individuals and organizations
MISSION
Nirma University emphasizes the all-round development of its students. It aims at producing not only good professionals, but also good and worthy
citizens of a great country, aiding in its overall progress and development.
It endeavours to treat every student as an individual, to recognize their potential and to ensure that they receive the best preparation and training for achieving their
career ambitions and life goals.
QUALITY STATEMENT
To develop high quality professionals who reflect and demonstrate values that the university stands for, through innovation
and continuous improvement in facilitation of learning, research and extension
activities
Shri K. K. Patel
BOARD OF GOVERNORS Dr Karsanbhai K. Patel
Chairman, Nirma Limited, Chairman, Nirma Education and Research Foundation,
President, Nirma University
Dr Anup K. Singh
Vice President, Nirma University
Shri Rakeshbhai Patel
Vice Chairman, Nirma Limited
Shri Hirenbhai K. Patel
Managing Director, Nirma Limited
Dr Pankajbhai Patel
Chairman and Managing Director Zydus Cadila Health
Care, Ahmedabad
Shri J. P. Joshipara
Academician
Dr P. N. Bhagwati
Industrialist and Educationist,
Chairman, Bhagwati Sphero Cast Limited
Dr. Alka Mahajan
Dean, Faculty of Technology and Engineering, Nirma
University
G. Ramachandran Nair
Executive Registrar (Secretary)
Director General, Nirma University
Smt Anju Sharma, IAS
Principal Secretary, Higher and Technical Education,
Education Department, Government of Gujarat,
Gandhinagar
Shri R. D. Shah
Chartered Accountant, Trustee
Nirma Education and Research Foundation
Prof. N. R. Madhava Menon
Hon. Director, Bar Council of Kerla
M. K. Nambyar Academy for Continuing Legal
Education
Shri Kamalbhai Trivedi
Advocate General
Gujarat High Court, Ahmedabad
Shri Vipinbhai S. Parikh
Advocate
Prof. Manjunath Ghate
Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nirma University
NIRMA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION (NERF)
Dr Karsanbhai K. Patel established the NERF in 1994 with a view to promote and support higher education in India. The NERF is a trust that crystallized his long cherished dream of providing world-class education and inculcating the spirit of social relevance among the young students of the country. Among many social projects that he has initiated, NERF is monumental of his commitment to the society.
Nirma University
Nirma University, Ahmedabad, was established as a Statutory University in 2003. The University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) of the UGC Act. The University is also accredited with 'A' grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Nirma University is Ranked among the top 100 Universities by MHRD, GOI.
Nirma University consists of the Faculty of Technology, Faculty of Management, Faculty of Commerce, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Architecture &Planning and Faculty of Research and Doctoral Studies. The graduate, post-graduate, and doctoral level programmes offered by these faculties are rated highly by accreditation agencies, industry, business magazines, and students.
Innovation, quality, and excellence are the key driving forces on the campus which have translated the vision of the University Institutions into reality. Today, the campus vibrates with not only world class curricular activities but also with myriad of activities like international conventions, symposia, conferences, student competitions, conclaves, short-term industry relevant programmes, cultural activities, etc.
The Institute
Founded on the vision of Padmashree Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel, the Institute of Commerce, Nirma University symbolizes the principles of brilliance, excellence and professionalism. It aims to impart top-class education in the field of Accounting as well as Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) Sector.
The Institute of Commerce believes in serious academic pursuit by means of prudent mix of relevance and rigor in its curriculum design and delivery aimed at imparting the relevant skills, knowledge and ideas through intellectually stimulating debates & discussions, innovative teaching pedagogies and exposure to industry practices. The Institute is dedicated to its goal of adding value to life and professional standards.
Institute of Commerce, a centre of learning where knowledge fuels the desire for distinction, aims to pioneer in serving the changing needs of the industry. The campus infrastructure and amenities are comparable to any reputed university around the world. It hosts fully equipped classrooms where focused discussions, interactive study sessions, role plays, presentations, case studies etc. are held.
Accreditation
The Institute of Commerce, Nirma University is a constituent Institution of Nirma University. Nirma University and its constituent Institutions are accredited with 'A' grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous accreditation institution of the University Grants Commission, Government of India.
The letter grade 'A' is the highest grade awarded to an institution of higher education by NAAC. This accreditation status indicates that Nirma University and all its constituent Institutions meet the standards of quality as set by NAAC, in terms of their performance related to educational processes and outcomes covering the curriculum, teaching-learning, evaluation, faculty, research, infrastructure, learning resources, organisation, governance, financial well-being and student services.
Approvals
• Institute of Commerce is a constituent Institution of the Nirma University, a statutory university established under the Gujarat Government Act, 2003. The University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act.
• All academic programmes offered by the Institute are recognized by the UGC.
Programme The Institute, currently, offers a 3 year credit based Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Programme
About the Programme:
The Bachelor in Commerce (Honours) intends to prepare students for their career in Accounting or BFSI sector. It aims to develop requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes in them to meet the challenges of the accounting, auditing, taxation and BFSI sector domains. The programme focuses equally on theoretical and practical aspects of the above mentioned domains, promoting an attitude of life-long learning among the students and preparing them as a professional employee or a self-employed individual. It comprises of six semesters (two semesters in each year) over a period of 3 years. On successful completion of the six semesters, a degree of Bachelors in Commerce (Honours) [B.Com. (Hons.)] is awarded to the students.
Unique Features: • Focused and relevant course contents with rigour in teaching and assessment.
• Most updated curriculum
• Experienced faculty
• Guest lecturers from industry and other Universities
• Specialisations offered:
- Accounting
- Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI)
• Two internships
• Industrial visits
• Excellent placement record
• Continuous mentoring of students
• Various sports and co-curricular activities for overall personality development of students • Provides strong pathway for gainful employment and for pursuing higher studies in India and abroad.
• Rich library resources
• Inculcates various side courses within the campus.
Programme Structure/Design: • Duration – 3 years (six semesters)
• Medium of Instruction – English
• Credits – Total 150 credits
• Courses – 1 to 6 credits (one credit hour equals one contact hour per week).
Curriculum
Sem. Course Code Course Title Credit
I CC1 Financial Accounting-I 6
CC2 Elements of Commerce 5
AECC1 General English 4
GE1 Business Mathematics 4
SEC1 Computer Applications 2
GE2 Principles of Micro Economics 4
II CC3 Financial Accounting-II 5
CC4 Cost Accounting 6
SEC2 Business Statistics 4
GE3 Principles of Macro Economics 3
AECC2 Business Communication 4
GE101 International Business 3
III CC5 Corporate Accounting-I 6
CC6 Cost and Management Accounting 6
CC7 Company Law 5
AECC3 Environmental Studies 4
GE5 Indian Economy 4
IV CC8 Direct Tax Law 6
CC9 Corporate Accounting II 6
CC10 Financial Management 6
GE6 General and Commercial Laws 4
University Elective 3
Core courses
V CC51 Indirect Taxation 5
CC52 Business Ethics and Corporate Governance 5
Accounting Specialisation
DSE-A-1 Advanced Accounting and Reporting 5
DSE-A-2 Auditing 5
DSE-A-3 Project Feasibility and Financing 5
BFSI Specialisation
DSE-B-1 Indian Financial System 5
DSE-B-2 Banking 5
DSE-B-3 Insurance 5
Core courses
VI CC13 Entrepreneurship 5
CC14 Financial Statement Analysis 5
Accounting Specialisation
DSE-A-4 Corporate Tax Planning 5
DSE-A-5 Strategic Management Accounting 5
DSE-A-6 Accounting and Finance for Service Enterprises 5
BFSI Specialisation
DSE-B-4 Fundamentals of Investments 5
DSE-B-5 Merchant Banking and other Financial Services 5
DSE-B-6 Study of International Financial Services Centre 5
Supplementary / Enrichment Courses:
In addition to the above rigorous and updated curriculum as per the changing market needs, the ICNU also offers an enrichment course every semester for the overall development of students. The following is an illustrative list of supplementary courses.
Course Code Name of the subject
SP01 Yoga & Total Health
SP02 Foreign Language- Elementary Course
SP03 Working with Spreadsheets
SP04 Personality Development
SP05 Presentation Skills (Including GD and PI)
SP06 Introduction to SPSS
SP07 Time Management
SP08 Career Planning and Goal Setting
SP09 Business Etiquettes
SP10 Value System
SP11 Foreign Language- Advance Course
SP12 Stress Management
SP13 Micro Finance
SP14 Personal Finance
Additional Learning Opportunities:
We believe that it is our responsibility to develop our students as professionals right on the campus while they are still students. We consider students as active partners in managing the Institute and its activities such as conferences, guest lectures, seminars, placement, etc., and ensures that they play an active role in the life of the Institute rather than being passive recipients. They are also given opportunities to enroll themselves into various courses like CGMA which is a Strategic Management Accounting program, NISM Certification Course and Tally with GST. Thus the time that students spend at the campus is designed to be the most fulfilling period of their lives.
Summer Internship
The students are required to undergo Summer Internship for a period of four weeks at the end of both 2nd and 4th semesters. The internship at the end of 2nd semester, with an NGO is aimed to enhance the skills and develop the character of students whereas the one at the end of 4th semester is arranged at corporates to enable the students to gain practical / real- life experience of industry/corporate world.
Publication of KALEIDOSCOPE is among many firsts that have taken place at ICNU during past academic year. Publication of ICNU newsletter aims to pave the way for our students to showcase the vivid colors of their intellect and personalities. ICNU is very much committed to make KALEIDOSCOPE a regular publication to keep readers informed about academic and co-curricular developments at the ICNU.
Admissions Number of seats: 144
Up to 15% of seats are allocated for admission to NRI/NRI Sponsored category.
Admission Categories:
A] General Category B] NRI(Self)/NRI Sponsored Category C] FN/PIO/Gulf & South East Asia (CIWGC-SEA) Category
Eligibility:
The students seeking admission in the first year of Degree Programme leading to Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) [B.Com (Honours)] shall have passed the HSC examination (10+2) or any other recognized examination considered equivalent by Nirma University with English as a subject along with any one of the following subjects: Accountancy/Business Administration/ Economics/ Statistics/ Mathematics. They must have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in qualifying examinations. Selection Process: Merit of admission is based on aggregate percentage of marks in qualifying examination (i.e.12th Standard). Scholarships : Attractive scholarships are available on merit and merit-cum-need basis. Apply Online : Online Application Form is available on http://www.commerce.nirmauni.ac.in
Last Date to apply : 31st
May, 2020
Fee Structure :
Fee Head FEE ( 2020– 21)
Tuition Fee (General Category) ₹ 97,200 per annum
Foreign Nationals/PIO Tuition Fee US$ 2500 or equivalent in
Indian Rupees per annum
NRI/NRI Sponsored Tuition Fee US$ 5000 or equivalent in
Indian Rupees per annum
Gulf & South East Asia (CIWGC-SEA) Tuition Fee US$ 2000 or equivalent in
Indian Rupees per annum
Foreign Nationals/PIO from SAARC Countries Tuition Fee US$ 2000 or equivalent in
Indian Rupees per annum
Examination Fee ₹ 7000 per annum
Enrollment Fees ₹ 1000
Eligibility Certificate (If required) ₹ 1000
Refundable Security ₹ 7000
Activity Fee ₹ 5000 per annum
Jurisdiction The admission process of the Institute shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Ahmedabad. The Information provided in the Brochure reflects the current status on the date of publication and is subject to change without prior notice.
The University is situated about 15 kms from Ahmedabad city, on the Sarkhej – Gandhinagar Highway. A 110-acre lush green campus in picturesque surroundings provides a refreshing environment, stimulating intellectual alertness and creativity. The campus has an ambience that motivates the students to grow. The University building has several amphitheaters, flat classrooms, an auditorium with a capacity of 450 seats, computer centre, a communication lab, a fully automated library, an art gallery, faculty and administrative blocks, conference rooms, and other facilities. Modernity, aestheticism, and grandeur characterize the buildings. The campus also has modern sports facilities. The overall atmosphere is distinguished by serenity, which is conducive for intellectual pursuits.
Classrooms
The classrooms are equipped with multimedia and audio-visual equipment to facilitate effective learning. Classrooms are designed to promote maximum interaction between the faculty and students. Each classroom has internet connectivity through LAN and Wi-Fi.
Computing Facilities
Computing facilities for the students include a well-equipped lab. A state-of-the-art network connects every corner of the Institute. High-speed servers running on a variety of platforms to suit all kinds of requirements support the entire network. A 512 mbps dedicated optic fiber leased line and wi-fi hotspots enable round the clock internet connectivity. The Institute has also acquired the latest software, namely SPSS and Oracle among others. Internet and Intranet mail servers are available to students and faculty round the clock.
Library Resource Centre (LRC)
The library provides access to a wide range of business related sources that include leading national and international business periodicals in addition to an impressive collection of business databases, digitized corporate annual reports, and CDs/DVDs. The library has more than 33,500 volumes of books.
The library subscribes to 13 databases. Around 15000 e-journals are subscribed through databases such as EBSCO's Business Source Complete, and Academic Search Complete, Elsevier's Science Direct: Business, Management & Accounting package, Emerald Management, JSTOR archival e-journal package and Oxford e-bundle. The library subscribes to ISI Emerging Markets database which provides trade related information from all over the world. The financial and economic databases subscribed by the library are Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy's- Industry Outlook, Ace Equity and Ace Mutual Fund from Accord Fintech, India Stat, EPWRF India Series, Frost and Sullivan, and SCOPUS. The library also subscribes to Indiastat.com and has Springer e-books collection. All databases are accessible on Campus IP's and remote access is given on request as well.
The library is fully automated through Koha: an open source software, accessible on the campus LAN. This user-friendly package facilitates issue and return of books with Web-catalogue. The library has adopted the latest information technologies like CD, DVD, multimedia kits, barcode scanners, and text and graphic scanners for effective use of library services.
M. A. Ph.D. (pursuing) Area: Econometrics, Quantitative Economics, Fiscal Policy
Ms. Deeksha Gahlaut
Mr. Devang Patel
Ms. Jyoti Patel
Placement Support
Mr. Indranil Banerji
Head, Corporate Relations
Mr. Birju Ambani
Placement Officer
Life on Campus Life on campus for the students of Institute of Commerce is thrilling and exciting. The years that students spend on the campus of Nirma University turn out to be the most fulfilling years of their lives. Life at the Institute is vibrant and exhilarating, studded with events and celebrations that enrich the students intellectually, transforming them into more complete individuals. Students of the Institute plan, organise and conduct all types of activities – academic, social, cultural and sports – thus developing their leadership and teamwork skills.
Expert Lecture On Ethics & Corporate Governance
Prof. Anil Kumar of Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi addressed ICNU students on the theme "Ethics & Corporate Governance". Prof. Kumar discussed the need of ethics in various professional fields such as financial accounting, reporting, and marketing quoting "SATYAM" case of financial and accounting irregularities.
Employability Skills Workshop
The ICNU in association with All India Management Association (AIMA) conducted a four day employability workshop on 26 - 29th September, 2018 for the graduating batch of B. Com. (Hons.). The highlights of the workshop were: mock interviews, behavioral skills, etiquettes in formal as well as informal environment, body language, Rule of 12 etc.
ELYSIAN - Elegant Fest of ICNU!
ELYSIAN 2019 – the first edition of cultural and literary festival of Institute of Commerce was launched with the theme – “HIGH ON COLORS”. The two day cultural and literary event had 9 competitions in its store. A total of 557 students participated in various events of which 400 plus students belonged to other colleges and universities not only from Ahmedabad, but also from Gandhinagar, Vadodara and Indore. Elysian 2019 concluded in style with India’s RAW STAR – Darshan Raval performing live at Dome Ground witnessed by 4500 plus gathering of students making the venue of his performance too “HIGH ON COLORS”.
“RUN FOR CAUSE” - Run to Educate
The first of its kind – Run for Cause, a CSR Activity at the Nirma University campus was organized by Institute of Commerce with the support of its NGO Partner – Navjeevan Seva Sansthan. The fund raised by the registrations shall be utilized to provide scholarships to the students of underprivileged and poor section of the society.
Chase Happiness, not Success or Money
Addressing the students of Institute of Commerce, Prof (Dr.) Ross Vandiar, visiting faculty at University of Amsterdam and CEO of “Royal Dutch Advisory”, Netherlands, shared his life experiences. He reminded students that the key to success starts with “them” and their pleasing personality in today’s competitive and digital world. “Be aware of Intolerance – This is a silent killer of knowledge and it will reveal to the world your exact stock of ignorance” was his personal advice to ICNU students.
Kurukshetra:2019 - ICNU Sport Festival
The sports club of Institute of Commerce, Nirma University organized Two days Inter- University sports fest: Kurukshetra on 7th and 8th February 2019 as part of Elysian 2019. Twenty-four teams of boys & girls of various reputed universities across Ahmedabad participated in the event. In each level, all the winners were felicitated with cash prizes and certificates. The title winner of boys’ team was GLS-IC and in girls’ team was GLS-BBA.
ICNU Signs an MOU with GIFT SEZ
Institute of Commerce, Nirma University signed an MOU with GIFT SEZ Limited, established as India’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) under Section 18 of the Special Economic Zone Act, 2005 (“SEZ Act 2005”).
The MOU sets out the framework agreed between GIFT SEZ and ICNU to operationalise cooperation in the areas such as: introducing a course on International financial services centre (IFSCs); conducting programs in financial markets operations along with GIFT and other institutions based out of GIFT IFSC; conducting research in the field of International Banking, International insurance, International capital markets and organising seminars, guest lectures, workshops and conferences for creating awareness on International Financial Services Centre.
RANGOTSAV - Rangoli Competition
In order to promote the artistic skills of students, RANGOTSAV - Rangoli Competition was organized by ICNU on the theme "INDIAN CULTURE". The teams showcased their artistic skills beautifully.
Formal Freshers
A Formal Freshers' was organized on 27th July 2018 by the students of Second Year for the newly admitted B. Com. (Hons) batch of 2018-21 at Pharmacy Auditorium. The main purpose was to welcome the new students and make them feel an integral part of ICNU as well as Nirma University family. The event also reiterated on ICNU being a ragging free campus so that students can comfortably settle in the academic environment. The winners of all the games were felicitated in the prize distribution ceremony.
National Service Scheme (NSS) Activities
The NSS Unit of ICNU organized various activities including 7 days Special Camp at Kavitha Village from March 8 to 14,2019. The camp started with the participation of the volunteers in blood donation camp. Other prominent activities of the camp included Transformation of an unproductive land of ‘Shri Vinoba Ashram, Kavitha’ into a small beautiful garden, promotion of a number of government schemes like ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padao’, ‘Clean India Mission’ and ‘Vote India’ through rallies and door to door visits by our volunteers. On the last day of camp a ‘Cultural Evening’,‘Craft Exhibition’ and 'Prize Distribution ceremony' were organized. Regular Activities organized by ICNU NSS Unit includes, Van Mahotsav, Surgical Strike day, Pencil Sketch Competition and Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.
Talent Hunt Day
The Talent Hunt Day comprising of various literary and cultural activities was organized to identify talents of our students. The literary events, elocution on the topic "Gender Sensitization", Debate on "Whether movies change the opinion of viewers or not", and poetry recitation were highly appreciated. The cultural events Singing and Dancing were enjoyed by audience. All the participants impressed the jury with their wonderful performances.
Industrial Visits
A VISIT TO NEXTILE: A TILE FACTORY AND VARMORA SHOWROOM
It was a perfect start for the first year B.Com. (Hons.) students by visiting an industry and learning about it. While visiting the Varmora manufacturing facilities and its showroom, students had an opportunity to see different type of tiles and vast variety of sanitary ware. They learned about cost management of variety of products. The industrial visit was an educational and interactive experience for the students.
A VISIT TO GIFT SEZ CITY
It was an exciting moment for final year students to visit GIFT SEZ City and various companies operating from there. The visit provided the students with practical knowledge about the stock exchange and trading in international market. The students also visited the Solid waste management tunnel which has Automated Waste Collection System (AWS) and the waste treatment through Plasma Technology.
ICNU Shines
In a very short span of time, ICNU has outperformed its peers by claiming various prizes and medals in team as well individual categories of various games, sports and cultural activities organized by Nirma University as well as other Universities, Ahmedabad Art festival, ISTD state level case analysis competition, SBI National level quiz. Three of our students were selected by SP Jain Institute of Management for an all-inclusive trip to visit their Dubai campus. Our third year student, Mr. Vinit Udernani, was casted in MTV show "Elevator Pitch" which was aired in November, 2018. He also did a pre production shoot with Viacom.
OUR PROMINENT CORPORATE PARTNERS FOR
PLACEMENT, INTERNSHIP AND EVENT SPONSORSHIP
And Many more ……
Institute of Commerce, Nirma University S.G. Highway, Ahmedabad- 382481, Gujarat, India Phone: +91-79-71652600, 608, +91-2717-241911-15 Email: [email protected] Website:www.commerce.nirmauni.ac.in
Note: The information provided in the brochure is pertaining to the current status, and is subject to change. The admission
process of the Institute shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Ahmedabad.
