byGaganDeep
Updated on - 22 May, 2024
Business Administration is an undergraduate programme offered under the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree, an academic course, which takes an average of three years to complete. The programme helps students to establish a good foundation of ideas in various area of business management including accounting, finance, marketing, human resource, operation and the whole of it. The curriculum comprises of common subjects such as; financial accounting, marketing management, business economics, business mathematics among others as well as areas of specialty which may include marketing, finance, human resource or systems.
The entrance tests that many students take for admission in B.Com (Business Administration) are CUCET, PESSAT, SET, CET BBA, BUMAT, JET and Uni GAUGE. The entrance examination is more often conducted in the months of April to June of every academic year. While some of the colleges grant admission based on the marks those students secure in class 12 boards, almost all the reputed B schools and universities in India conduct their own qualifying test for admission to this course.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Commerce (Business Administration) |
| Duration | Typically 3 years (Full-time) |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | Pass Class 12 (Higher Secondary Examination) with minimum marks requirement in Commerce or equivalent (varies by institution) |
| Top Colleges (India) | Shri Ram College of Commerce (University of Delhi), St. Xavier's College (Kolkata), Christ (Deemed-to-be University) (Bangalore), Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce (Pune), Loyola College (Chennai) |
| Entrance Exam | University Entrance Exams, Institute-specific Entrance Exams |
1. Any candidate who has completed his/her 10+2 examination or any equivalent examination from any recognized board can apply for the course, securing at least 50% aggregate marks.
2. The eligibility criteria for admission in Management courses also includes pass in Mathematics/Accounts/Business Mathematics/ Business Studies/Economics/Statistics subjects in 10+2 level.
3. However, there is no set age that restricts admission to the course.
4. Admission within the course: merit basis – on the basis of marks obtained in 10+2, and /or entrance exam.
5. Some of the courses required good English skills for them to be able to comprehend what is taught in class.
6. It may be necessary for an individual to get a physical fitness certificate especially when joining certain universities/ colleges.
1. CAT (Common Admission Test) : MBA entrance examination over the country administered by the IIMs to select the students for the various management courses like B.Com.
2. CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) – Nationalized Test conducted by AICTE for Management admission in AICTE affiliated B.Com.
3. XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) – Commonly known as Xavier Admission Test and is organized by XLRI Jamshedpur for getting admission in management courses for over 150 B-schools including B.Com.
4. MAT (Management Aptitude Test) – This is also called as AIMA MAT and is conducted by the All India Management Association for selecting candidates for admission to the management programs.
5. ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions) – It is conducted for admission into MBA/PGDM along with B.Com Business Administration.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Business Management Principles | Organizational Structure & Design, Management Functions (Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling), Decision Making & Problem Solving |
| Financial Accounting | Financial Statements Analysis, Double-Entry System & Journalizing, Trial Balance & Final Accounts, Cash Flow Statements |
| Marketing Management | Marketing Mix (4Ps & 7Ps), Consumer Behavior, Market Research Techniques, Marketing Planning & Strategies |
| Human Resource Management | HR Functions (Recruitment, Selection, Training), Performance Management & Appraisal, Employee Relations & Labor Laws |
| Business Communication | Written Communication Skills (Report Writing, Business Letters), Oral Communication Skills (Presentations), Business Etiquette |
| Business Law | Contract Law, Company Law, Negotiable Instruments Act |
| Quantitative Techniques & Business Statistics | Data Analysis & Interpretation, Statistical Methods (Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation) |
| Economics (May be a separate subject or integrated) | Microeconomics & Macroeconomics Concepts, Demand & Supply Analysis, National Income & Inflation |
| Information Technology & E-commerce (May vary) | Fundamentals of Computers & IT Applications, E-commerce Business Models & Strategies |
1. Pass 12th standard in commerce group with a minimum pass mark of 50
2. Make an application to the colleges offering B.Com Business Administration before the end of admission date.
3. Register and sit for college entrance examination if necessary
4. If you are invited for counseling session in your college then attend it.
5. In terms of the requirements of the college, one needs to submit documents such as 12th marks sheet, School certificates, etc.
6. Tut fees to ensure seat after receiving an admission offer letter.
| College Name | Location | Estimated Annual Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) - University of Delhi | Delhi | 30,000 - 40,000 |
| Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) - University of Delhi | Delhi | 17,000 - 22,000 |
| St. Xavier's College (Kolkata) | Kolkata | 20,000 - 25,000 |
| Loyola College (Chennai) | Chennai | 15,000 - 20,000 |
| Fergusson College (University of Pune) | Pune | 18,000 - 23,000 |
| The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda | Vadodara | 12,000 - 17,000 |
| Hans Raj College (University of Delhi) | Delhi | 16,000 - 21,000 |
| Hindu College (University of Delhi) | Delhi | 18,000 - 23,000 |
| Presidency College (University of Calcutta) | Kolkata | 15,000 - 20,000 |
| Government College (University of Madras) | Chennai | 12,000 - 17,000 |
| College Name | Location | Program | Estimated Annual Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ (Deemed-to-be University) | Bangalore | BBA | 1,50,000 - 2,00,000 |
| Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce (SCAC) | Pune | BBA | 1,20,000 - 1,80,000 |
| Amity School of Business (Amity University) | Various Locations | BBA | 1,00,000 - 1,50,000 |
| KIIT School of Management (KIIT Deemed University) | Bhubaneswar | BBA | 1,00,000 - 1,40,000 |
| Shiv Nadar School of Business and Management (Shiv Nadar University) | Delhi NCR | BBA | 1,80,000 - 2,50,000 |
| SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) | Mumbai | BBA | - |
| Woxsen School of Business | Bangalore | BBA | 1,20,000 - 1,80,000 |
| Balaji Institute of Management (BIM) | Pune | BBA | 1,00,000 - 1,50,000 |
| UPES School of Business | Dehradun | BBA | 1,00,000 - 1,40,000 |
| Jain (Deemed-to-be University) School of Management | Bangalore | BBA | 1,20,000 - 1,80,000 |
| College Name | Location | Program | Estimated Average CTC Range (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) - University of Delhi | Delhi | B.Com (Hons.) | 5 LPA - 8 LPA |
| Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) - University of Delhi | Delhi | B.Com (Hons.) | 4.5 LPA - 7 LPA |
| Christ (Deemed-to-be University) | Bangalore | BBA | 4 LPA - 6 LPA |
| Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce (SCAC) | Pune | BBA | 3.5 LPA - 5.5 LPA |
| Amity School of Business (Amity University) | Various Locations | BBA | 3 LPA - 5 LPA |