Programme Details of Master in Commerce (M.Com)

Programme Name: Master in Commerce (M.Com)
Introduction: M.Com program with specialization in Accounting & Finance is a professional degree being offered to impart advanced level knowledge & skills of accounting and finance. The program provides students with specialized knowledge and skills of Accounting and Finance and ability to apply theoretical knowledge in their practical life. The program also encourages continuous learning, exploring the new ways of identifying and dealing with opportunities and problems to face future challenges.
Admission Requirement: The program is offered to the applicants having 14 years of education in commerce/business education. The candidates must have secured at least 45% marks in bachelor’s degree in business education. (B. Com / BBA / Associate Degree in Commerce) from HEC recognized university are eligible for admission. Applicants having degree of B.A 45% marks are also eligible for admission if they fulfill any of the following conditions:
a. Have done C.A Inter
b. ICMA-One year post graduate certificate in accounting (PGA)
c. PIPFA
Selection Process:
Open admission for all.
Duration: 2 Years program comprising of four semesters.
Medium of Instruction: English
Teaching Methodology: The program is offered in face to face. Classes will be conducted online through LMS.
Some of the books in soft form are also available on university website: www.aiou.edu.pk. Student advised to consult the concerned tutors/resource person for rest of the books and helping material.
AIOU Credits Required: 36 Credit Hours
Course Required: Semester: 1
1. Entrepreneurship-8503
2. BASICS OF TECHNICAL ENGLISH-8504
3. MANAGEMENT THEORY AND PRACTICE-8506
4. ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING-8553
5. E.Commerce-8554

Semester: 2
1. MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING-8508
2. PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT-8509
3. BUSINESS RESEARCH-8510
4. MARKETING MANAGEMENT-8511
5. BUSINESS MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS-8532

Semester: 3
1. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT-8513
2. BUSINESS AND LABOUR LAWS-8514
3. PROJECT MANAGEMENT-8516
4. MANAGEMENT ECONOMICS-8522
5. Public Sector Accounting-8555

Semester: 4
1. CORPORATE FINANCE-8524
2. MONEY AND CAPITAL MARKETS-8526
3. TAXATION MANAGEMENT-8531
4. ADVANCE AUDITING-8533
5. Research Project Or Financial Reporting I & Financial Reporting II Or Financial Reporting I & Internship -8566/8567& 8568/8567& 8569

Elective / Major Courses:
Semester:
Collaborations:
Workshop: Three day workshops for each course in a semester.
Thesis: Research Project: Project Guidelines can be downloaded using URL (http://www.aiou.edu.pk/Downloads.asp)
Practical: Each subject requires a personal visit of the company to study assigned topic and prepare a report thereof.
Viva: After satisfactory evaluation report by the external examiner, the student has to defend his/her research work in front of examiner panel.
 
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