Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

Academics

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

Programme Duration 3 Years	Semesters 6	Level Undergraduate
Criteria: A minimum 50% aggregate in CBSE grades X & XII, or the equivalent from alternative schools, is required.		Academic Year 2020-2023
		Fees per year 40,000 AED. 7,500 AED per year + VAT for CIMA or ACCA

Why choose this field?

The Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) is a practical programme that equips students with a solid foundation in business, commerce and accounting. Dubai, being at the very hub of international business, commerce and trade, offers an ideal location to jump-start your career in the sphere.

At Amity University Dubai, The B.Com (Hons) programme provides a solid foundation in the domain of accounting and commerce. Taught by senior academicians and practitioners with rich experience, it builds the capability of students in business analysis, management of funds, international business and trade analysis, and in portfolio management. It also enables students to comprehend the general business environment for accounting and financial decisions, making them very attractive candidates for top employers in various sectors.

Programme description

The Bachelor of Commerce is a career-oriented degree which provides a foundation in all aspects of commerce. Studying general commerce prepares graduates for a wide range of careers in the business world. B.Com at Amity is designed to provide the student with a wide range of managerial skills while at the same time building competence in a particular area. The programme at Amity University prepares the individual for the modern financial and accounting field.

Amity University Dubai have partnered with Phoenix Financial Training (PFT) to provide B. COM students training for CIMA & ACCA. Students will receive exemptions for CIMA (8 Papers) and ACCA (9 Papers). PFT will also provide classes, revision lessons, question-based sessions and professional marking of all mock examinations, all of which will take place at the Amity University Dubai Campus. Classes will be held weekly and vary from 48 to 72 hours per semester, depending on the nature and complexity of each course. Students will also have access to PFT’s study resources, notes, online practice tests, supplementary online videos and revision material to help prepare for the CIMA or ACCA programme. Please note that exam fees are additional.

Some of the career options include business management, business development, accounting, marketing and advertising, banking, management consulting, economic analysis, financial planning, foreign affairs, fund management, international business and trade analysis, government administration, policy formulation, portfolio management in the private and public sectors.

Career opportunities

The banking sector offers a plethora of career options in all aspects, including ledger maintenance, maintaining customer accounts, and also institutional accounts. Lucrative opportunities are also available in the areas of accounting, finance, commerce, supply chain and logistics sectors. Career choices are also available in commodities and stock markets, as well as credit and treasury departments in the government sector.

What will students learn?

Students will demonstrate experiential knowledge of the application of accounting, financial management, taxation, and auditing in their professional work setting.

Students will integrate theory and practice, as well as expertise across functional areas in making effective decisions by understanding the concepts, theories, techniques, regulations and advancements.

Students will act ethically in business activities, and apply decision-making techniques in general business practices involving accounting and financial management.

Students will be able to understand the industry perspective for accounting and financial management, as well as understand when and how to use assertiveness and influential skills.

Students will be able to apply networking and effective communication skills in competitive businesses to negotiate financial, accounting and management deals.

Students will develop a positive perspective and various skills to inculcate creativity and life-long learning to strategise and plan for business development.

What will students achieve?

Every student will be able to demonstrate creativity, independent thinking, generate new business ideas, plans and strategies in order to respond effectively to various business scenarios.

Students will be able to apply managerial skills, communicate proficiently in oral, written presentation and listening skills within a global environment.

Every student will display management, team building and leadership skills to encourage individual thinking, and ultimately become a successful accounting and finance professional.

At the end of the course, students will understand the global trade, tax and legal issues in order to recognise opportunities worldwide by applying different forms of communication in cultural diversity.

Exhibit ethical values and considerations in accounts, finance, investment dealings and decisions.

All students will demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of accounting, finance, auditing, management and learn to apply the concepts, theories, techniques, regulations and advancements in the field of accounting and finance in a national and international business environment.

Comprehend the basic concepts of mathematical, statistical and research tools using data analysis and financial models and a computerised accounting system.

Students will fully understand the usage and application of digital tools and comprehend financial networks in a competitive business environment.