Master of Commerce

Banking & Finance | M.Com.(B & F)

It is a postgraduate full time 2 year programme designed to cater to the growing needs of management professionals for Banking and Financial Services industry. The objective of this course is to develop commerce professionals with specialized skills and applied competencies in theoretical and practical knowledge of Banking and Finance catering to the contemporary needs of industry and academia by providing student-centric learning ambience backed with critical thinking and problem solving capabilities.

This course is spread over 4 semesters with second year offering open elective and project work related to banking and finance.

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Key Information

  • Duration
    2 Years
  • Programme Code
    ST3124
  • Course Type
    Masters
  • Mode of study
    Full time
  • Campus
    Vidyavihar - Mumbai
  • Institute
    S K Somaiya College
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Programme Objectives

  • To provide an exposure to a broad range of contemporary banking subject areas

  • To provide an opportunity to acquire and develop skills in the area of banking, finance, bank operations

  • To utilize analytical and qualitative techniques in a banking setting

  • To develop an ability in the students to analyze bank management in an international context

  • To enable the students to understand and evaluate financial regulation

  • To develop a critical understanding of ethical and professional behaviour in business the nature of corporate governance and accountability

  • To create an understanding of the practical operations of financial market

  • To inculcate a range of transferable skills including critical thinking, numerical, presentation, information technology and independent learning skills

  • To develop a critical understanding of research methodology. To lay down the foundation for further study or professional employment

Pedagogy

Face to Face Lectures using Audio-Visuals, Workshops, Group Discussions, Debates, Presentations, Demonstrations, Guest Lectures, Field work, Industry Visit, Seminars/Conferences, Group Exercises, Project Exhibitions, Management Festivals

Scope

After completing this post graduate course, candidates may work in areas like:

  • Private Banks
  • Government Banks
  • Educational Institutes
  • BPOs
  • Banking Sectors
  • Finance Departments in Industries
  • Stock Exchanges
 

Job opportunities will be there in the position of Financial Consultant, Finance Analyst, Bank Manager (career in Banking), Insurance Manager, Financial Consulting Accountant, Financial Advisor.

Specializations Offered

  • Commercial Bank Management
  • Financial Derivatives
  • Equity Research
  • International Finance
  • Credit Management

Curriculum

 
 
Semester I Semester II
Economics for Business Decision Business Finance
Strategic Management Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Non- Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Credit Management
Data Management using Spreadsheets Banking Laws and Practices
Advanced Research Methodology Financial Modeling
Research Statistical Analysis Certificate Course/Seminar/Conference Participation
Semester I Semester II
Core Course (CC) Core Course (CC)
Business Environment Research Methodology
Strategic Management Business Finance
Management Concepts and Organisational Behaviour Computer Applications in Business
Economics for Business Decisions E-Commerce
Semester III Semester IV
Core Course (CC) Core Course (CC)
Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Strategic Financial Management
Discipline Specific Elective Course (DSEC) (Any two) Discipline Specific Elective Course (DSEC) (Any two)
Banking Laws and Practices Credit Management
Commercial Bank Management International Finance
Marketing of Financial Services Financial Derivatives and Risk Management
Investment Analysis and Equity Research Accounting and Auditing of Banking
Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)
Introduction to FinTech Project Work
Open Elective/ Participation in Conference  

Graduate Attributes

  • Academic excellence
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Critical Thinking:
  • Creativity and originality
  • Engagement with the Society
  • Environmental Sensitivity
  • Leadership and team spirit
  • Professional Efficiency
  • Strong presentation & communication skills

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