Master's program in Commerce with a specialization in Computer Applications
*Semester-wise Course Outline*
*Semester 1: Foundation Courses*
1. *Advanced Accounting & Financial Management*
- Financial statement analysis
- Corporate accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP)
- Budgeting and financial modelling using Excel/ERP tools
2. *Business Economics & Quantitative Techniques*
- Microeconomics and macroeconomics for decision-making
- Statistical tools (SPSS, R) for business analytics
3. *Programming Fundamentals*
- Basics of Python/Java programming
- Algorithms and data structures
4. *Database Management Systems (DBMS)*
- SQL, NoSQL, and database design
- Tools: MySQL, MongoDB
5. *Business Communication & Ethics*
- Technical writing, presentations, and corporate ethics
*Semester 2: Core Applications*
1. *E-Commerce & Digital Marketing*
- E-commerce platforms (Shopify, Magento)
- SEO, SEM, and social media analytics
2. *Advanced Financial Management*
- Risk management, portfolio analysis
- Financial software (Tally, QuickBooks)
3. *Web Technologies*
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks (React, Angular)
- Web development projects
4. *Data Analytics & Visualization*
- Data mining techniques
- Tools: Tableau, Power BI, Python libraries (Pandas, Matplotlib)
5. *Taxation & GST Systems*
- Tax computation software (GenTax, Zoho Tax)
*Semester 3: Specialization & Electives*
1. *Elective 1* (Choose one):
- *FinTech & Blockchain*
- Cryptocurrency, smart contracts, and blockchain applications in finance
- *Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)*
- SAP modules, Oracle ERP Cloud
2. *Elective 2* (Choose one):
- *Cyber Security in Commerce*
- Data protection, ethical hacking, and GDPR compliance
- *Artificial Intelligence in Business*
- Machine learning models for forecasting and decision-making
3. *Business Intelligence (BI) & Big Data*
- Hadoop, Apache Spark, and predictive analytics
4. *Research Methodology*
- Quantitative and qualitative research techniques
5. *Internship/Industry Project*
- Hands-on experience in corporate IT/commerce roles
*Semester 4: Advanced Topics & Dissertation*
1. *Elective 3* (Choose one):
- *Digital Transformation in Business*
- *International Business & Trade Analytics*
2. *Cloud Computing for Business*
- AWS/Azure basics, SaaS models
3. *Dissertation/Thesis*
- Research project combining commerce and computer applications (e.g., AI-driven financial analysis, ERP implementation case studies)
4. *Viva Voce & Project Defence*
*Practical Components*
- *Lab Work*:
- Accounting software (Tally, Zoho Books)
- Programming labs (Python, Java)
- Data analytics labs (R, Python, Tableau)
- *Projects*:
- Developing e-commerce platforms
- Financial modelling and predictive analytics
- ERP/SAP simulation projects
*Key Skills Developed*
- Financial analysis using AI/ML tools.
- Database management and business intelligence.
- Digital marketing and e-commerce strategies.
- Programming for business automation.