SRIHER B.Com (Hons.) FAQs
Ques. What are the three specialisation concentrations in B.Com (Hons.) at SRIHER, and how do I choose?
Ans. B.Com (Hons.) at SRIHER offers three concentrations: Corporate Finance (covering Financial Markets, Advanced Managerial Finance, Fixed Income Securities, Applied Corporate Finance, Finance Modelling, and International Finance), Capital Markets (covering Equity Research, Derivatives, and Finance Modelling), and Personal Financial Planning (covering Introduction to Personal Financial Planning, Insurance and Risk Management, Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, and Comprehensive Financial Plan Development). Choose Corporate Finance if you want to work in investment banking or corporate treasury, Capital Markets if you are interested in stock markets and equity research, and Personal Financial Planning if you want to work as a financial advisor or wealth manager.
Ques. What is the ACCA UK track in B.Com (Hons.) at SRIHER? How many ACCA papers are exempted?
Ans. The B.Com (Hons.) with ACCA UK track at SRIHER aligns the curriculum with the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) qualification. Subjects like Advanced Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Corporate and Business Law, Performance Management, Taxation, and Audit and Assurance are included in the curriculum, corresponding to ACCA Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills papers. Students completing this track typically receive exemptions from several ACCA papers (up to 9 papers out of 13), significantly reducing the time and cost to complete the full ACCA qualification. ACCA is recognised in 180+ countries.
Ques. Can I switch from B.Com (Hons.) to B.Com (3-year) at SRIHER if I don't want to do the 4th year?
Ans. Yes, SRIHER explicitly provides a flexible exit option. Students enrolled in the 4-year B.Com (Hons.) programme can exit at the end of 3 years and receive a B.Com degree (126 credits), provided all requirements for obtaining the degree are fulfilled. This flexibility is particularly useful for students who decide to pursue CA, MBA, or other professional qualifications after 3 years rather than completing the 4th year at SRIHER or Bentley University.
Ques. What subjects are covered in the B.Com (Hons.) curriculum at SRIHER?
Ans. The B.Com (Hons.) curriculum at SRIHER covers Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Company Law, Financial Management, Practical Auditing, Taxation, GST Filing and Regulation, Business Analytics, Accounting for Decision Making, Wealth Management, Design Thinking and Innovation, Entrepreneurship Development, Forensic Audit, Risk Management and Insurance, Business Environment and Strategy Management, and Strategic Finance. Practical subjects include Data Visualisation Tools, Advanced Excel for Finance Professionals, and a Summer Internship in Semester 5.
Ques. Is the B.Com (Hons.) degree from SRIHER valid for CA/CMA/CS foundation exemptions?
Ans. Yes, the B.Com (Hons.) degree from SRIHER, being from a NAAC A++ accredited Deemed University, is a recognised undergraduate degree that qualifies students for direct entry to the CA Intermediate (after passing CA Foundation), CMA Intermediate, and CS Executive programmes. Students who have completed their graduation can also directly register for CA Intermediate under the Direct Entry Scheme. The ACCA UK track additionally provides exemptions from ACCA papers.
Ques. What is the difference between B.Com (Hons.) at SRIHER and a regular B.Com at other Chennai colleges?
Ans. The key differentiators of B.Com (Hons.) at SRIHER are: (1) Twinning with Bentley University, USA without requiring SAT/IELTS/TOEFL, (2) ACCA UK accredited curriculum with paper exemptions, (3) Three specialisation concentrations in finance, (4) Flexible exit option after 3 years, (5) NAAC A++ accreditation, and (6) Strong placement cell with industry connections. Regular B.Com programmes at other colleges typically offer a 3-year degree without international twinning or professional accreditation. The annual fee of INR 75,000 is also competitive compared to many private colleges in Chennai.
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