byGaganDeep
Updated on - 21 May, 2024
Master of Commerce (M. Com) – (Computer Application) is a 2-years postgraduate program in commerce with specialization in computer application. This course aids in the provision of skills concerning commerce and also specific applications in the commercial world. Among others are the more technical aspects of the curriculum such as accounting, statistics, management principles, and specialized computer application subjects such as programming languages, database management systems, and data analytic tools.
Aptitude based entrance examinations that can be considered for M.Com Computer Applications admission include CAT, MAT, MAT CMAT, ATMA and XAT. Notice of the exams and their application usually commence six months before the date of the exams. Notification of CAT exam is received in July and the exam is conducted in the last week of November. MAT exam is held 4 occasions in a year and the first being in February. There are other exams like ATMA and XAT that follow this schedule through September to February.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Master of Commerce (Computer Applications) |
| Duration | 2 Years (Full-Time) |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (B.Com) or a related field (criteria may vary by college) |
| Top Colleges (India) | Christ (Deemed University), Bangalore; Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune; The ICFAI University, Jaipur; University of Delhi (DU) (various colleges); Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai (Some options, may vary) |
| Entrance Exams (may vary) | University Entrance Exams, Merit-Based Selection |
1. Bachelor’s degree in any subject with minimum 50% of marks from a recognized university.
2. Mathematics as one of the subjects at Higher secondary and Degree level.
3. The candidates should be holding a 4-year degree in Computer Applications (BCA) or Computer Science (BCS).
4. Graduates in Bachelor of business commerce with computer as one of the subjects will also be eligible.
5. Even those candidates who are appearing for final year graduation exam can also apply but have to necessarily pass the same by September 30.
6. Age limit or any entrance test is not required for admission into the course.
1. CAT – Common Admission Test administered by the IIM’s assesses the verbal, quantitative, data sufficiency/ analysis, and logical skills.
2. CMAT – Common Management Admission Test is an entrance examination for management courses approved by AICTE.
3. NPAT- NMIMS Programs After Twelfth – It is an online test for logical and abstract reasoning and quant and verbal ability conducted by NMIMS University.
4. OPENMAT Exam: Conducted by IGNOU – It is an exam that tests general knowledge, English language, verbal ability and quantitative techniques.
5. University level examination – Organized by various central/state universities as per the requirements of M.com admissions.
| Subject Area | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Business Information Systems (BIS) | Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), E-commerce, Business Process Reengineering |
| Database Management Systems (DBMS) | Advanced Database Concepts (Normalization, Relational Algebra, SQL), Database Design and Administration, NoSQL Databases |
| Programming Languages | Advanced Programming Concepts (Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures & Algorithms), Programming Languages (C++, Java, Python) |
| Web Technologies | HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Web Server Technologies (Apache, IIS), Web Development Frameworks |
| Data Analytics | Data Warehousing & Mining, Big Data Analytics, Business Intelligence Tools |
| Financial Accounting & Management | Advanced Accounting Concepts, Financial Analysis & Reporting, Management Accounting Techniques |
| Networking & Security | Computer Networks (TCP/IP, Network Protocols), Network Security Fundamentals, Cybersecurity Threats & Solutions |
| Elective Courses (vary by college) | E-Entrepreneurship, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Cloud Computing, Mobile Application Development, Digital Marketing |
1. Bachelor’s degree in any subject within the minimum 2nd division from a recognized University.
2. Registration for M.Com can be done both through an online application form and offline registration prior to the last date of submission.
3. For the institutes/universities which have held entrance tests, appear for the same.
4. Those who are shortlisted should meet counseling round of seat-allotment based on their eligibility, merit and availability.
5. An offer letter should be accepted by completing the admission formalities once a seat id offered by paying fees and submitting the documents.
6. Send your proof of enrollment and gain access to the course after opening date.
| College Name | Location | Estimated Fees (Annual) (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| University of Delhi (DU) Colleges (various) | Delhi | 20,000 - 50,000 |
| University of Mumbai (MU) Colleges (various) | Mumbai | 15,000 - 45,000 |
| Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai | Chennai | 25,000 - 55,000 |
| The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU), Vadodara | Vadodara | 18,000 - 48,000 |
| University of Calcutta | Kolkata | 12,000 - 42,000 |
| Lucknow University | Lucknow | 10,000 - 40,000 |
| Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | Varanasi | 15,000 - 45,000 |
| Osmania University | Hyderabad | 18,000 - 48,000 |
| Anna University | Chennai | 20,000 - 50,000 |
| College Name | Location | Estimated Fees (Annual) (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Christ (Deemed University) | Bangalore | 1.50 Lakh - 2.50 Lakh |
| Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune | Pune | 2.00 Lakh - 3.00 Lakh |
| The ICFAI University | Jaipur | 1.00 Lakh - 2.00 Lakh |
| Amity University (various campuses) | Various Locations | 0.80 Lakh - 1.80 Lakh |
| KIIT School of Management | Bhubaneswar | 1.00 Lakh - 2.00 Lakh |
| Shiv Nadar University | Chennai | 1.50 Lakh - 2.50 Lakh |
| Jain (Deemed-to-be University) | Bangalore | 1.00 Lakh - 2.00 Lakh |
| SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST) | Chennai | 1.20 Lakh - 2.20 Lakh |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) | Manipal | 1.25 Lakh - 2.25 Lakh |
| Chandigarh University | Chandigarh | 0.80 Lakh - 1.80 Lakh |
| College Name | Location | Average CTC (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Christ (Deemed University) | Bangalore | 5.0 - 7.0 Lakhs |
| Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune | Pune | 6.0 - 8.0 Lakhs |
| The ICFAI University | Jaipur | 4.0 - 6.0 Lakhs |
| Amity University (various campuses) | Various Locations | 3.5 - 5.0 Lakhs |
| KIIT School of Management | Bhubaneswar | 4.0 - 6.0 Lakhs |
| Shiv Nadar University | Chennai | 5.0 - 7.0 Lakhs |
| Jain (Deemed-to-be University) | Bangalore | 4.0 - 6.0 Lakhs |
| SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST) | Chennai | 4.5 - 6.5 Lakhs |
| Job Title | Specialization Area | Average Salary (Lakhs per Annum) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Analyst (IT) | Business & IT Integration | 4.0 - 6.0 |
| Data Analyst | Business Analytics | 4.5 - 6.5 |
| Financial Analyst (IT) | Finance & Technology | 5.0 - 7.0 |
| IT Consultant | Business & IT Consulting | 5.0 - 8.0 |
| Information Systems Manager | IT Management | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| E-commerce Manager | E-commerce & Technology | 4.5 - 6.5 |
| Business Intelligence Specialist | Business Intelligence & Data Analytics | 5.0 - 7.0 |