Master of Commerce (M. Com)

Offering two unique & contemporary specializations

  • Business and Technology Management
  • Finance

Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce started its Master of Commerce program from the academic year 1989-90.

As the college is committed to become a Centre of Excellence offering courses in conventional and in emerging fields incorporating technology, finance and research approach, we are offering Master’s Program in Business and Technology Management from 2020-21 and Master’s in Finance from the academic year 2023-24.The program is designed keeping in mind the UGC directives, NEP 2020, industry needs and student’s requirements.

Fintech, as an emerging and highly sought-after field, presents a unique opportunity for students aiming to differentiate themselves and gain industry relevance.

Starting from the academic year 2025-26, Fintech will be offered as an elective course. M.Com students who choose to specialize in Fintech must complete all four Fintech papers throughout the two-year degree program. Those opting out of Fintech will select their papers from the available options. Detailed information on the paper titles for the two-year M.Com program can be found in the M.Com structure.

The details of the fees are available on the college website under the tab ‘Admission’-“Fees Structure-2025-26: PG.


Why Should You Choose These Specializations?

Business and Technology Management (BTM)

  • Digital Business Transformation:Understand how businesses are leveraging AI, automation, and data for competitive advantage.
  • High Industry Demand: Organizations today need managers who understand both the business context and the technological landscape.
  • Innovation Leadership: Prepares you for roles that require thinking creatively about systems, people, and processes.

Career & Placement Opportunities:

  • Roles in Tech Strategy, Product Management, Business Analytics, Digital Transformation, and Operations Consulting.

Finance Specialization – For Those Who Think in Numbers and Strategy

  • Love for Numbers & Analytics: Ideal for students who enjoy working with data, numbers, and logical reasoning.
  • Strong Foundation: Builds deep understanding in areas like corporate finance, investment analysis, banking, and financial markets.
  • Decision-Making Skills: Equips you with the skills to make strategic decisions using tools like NPV, IRR, and financial modelling.
  • Global Relevance: Financial knowledge is universally applicable, making it easier to work across countries and sectors.
  • CFA/FRM Readiness: Courses aligned with globally recognized certifications like CFA, FRM, etc.

Career & Placement Opportunities:

  • Roles in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning, and Equity Research.

M.com structure applicable from academic year 2025-26

Semester wise list of Courses SEMESTER I SEMESTER II SEMESTER III SEMESTER IV
Core courses Business Networking & Negotiations Digital tools for Commerce: Excel, Power BI & AI Investment and Portfolio Management Business Leadership and Change Management
Business Research Methodology Internship Research Project Research Project (6 credits)
Finance
Subject Specific Core For Finance specialisation Strategic Financial Management Stock Market Investment Strategy Compliances in Business Individual & Corporate Tax planning
Corporate Finance Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring Derivatives, Commodities, Futures & Options International Finance & reporting
Business and Technology Management
Subject Specific Core – for BTM specialisation Business Finance Supply Chain Management Strategic Decision Making Rethinking Business Today & Tomorrow
Introduction to Cloud & Big Data Corporate Crisis Management E-retailing Luxury, Fashion & Lifestyle
Elective courses for both BTM & Finance
(*Note)
Digital Transformation and Business Strategy Building Global Brands in Digital Age Innovation & Disruption Management Financial Modelling
Enterprise Building Legal Framework for Business Design Thinking Social Media Marketing
Financial System—Foundation of Fintech FinTech Ecosystem Fintech 3 Fintech 4
Total credits per semester 20 20 20 20


Highlights of M.Com Program

  • Contemporary courses such as Introduction to Cloud and Big Data, Fintech, Stock Markets, Brand Management, Supply Chain Management, Power BI & AI, Social Media Marketing.
  • Possibilities for placement with top-notch international organizations.
  • Highest CTC: Rs. 8,05,000/-
  • Companies that visited the campus: BNY Mellon, Deloitte USI, Alliance Bernstein, EY GDS, and NSEG
  • Unique opportunity to do internship with Fintech Firm ‘Sarvatra Technologies Pvt. Ltd and Sherkhan.com’

From Campus to Career: Success Stories

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M.com Program Outcome

PO 1 Domain Knowledge: Students will gain expertise to apply discipline specific knowledge to regional, national and global scenarios.

PO 2 Problem Solving: Students will be able to deduce a problem, derive inferences, test feasibility and devise solutions.

PO 3 Critical Thinking: Students will acquire the ability to critically analyse emerging trends and technology disrupting business and society, and be able to speculate its implications on various stakeholders.

PO 4 Receptive to New ideas: Students will become adept at lateral thinking, become receptive to new and alternative ideas, think strategically when encountering challenges and be able to perceive an issue/challenge holistically.

PO 5 Digital literacy: Students will be able to leverage business data and technology to business and social challenges.

PO 6 Environment & Sustainability: Students will appraise the idea of sustainability, develop positive attitude towards developmental challenges and facilitate solutions

PO 7 Research Related Skills: Students will be able to undertake independent research

PO 8 Team work and Leadership Readiness: Students will internalize the concept of diversity, collaborate and learn to lead with diverse groups and at diverse workplaces.

PO 9 Self-Directed and Lifelong learning: Students will become adept at self-learning tools and incorporate lifelong learning

PO 10 Moral and Ethical Awareness: Students will be able to manage self in the larger professional, personal and social life through development of strong moral and ethical behaviour.

PO 11 Interdisciplinary Perspective: Students will be able to develop interdisciplinary perspective.


Eligibility

Students who have completed their graduation from recognized university shall be admitted to M.Com. Programme.

Intake Capacity

The number of available seats are 120 (Excluding NRI & Foreign quota).

Admission will be given on the basis of merit. Merit lists will be prepared in accordance with the provisions of Admission Policy of the college.

Credits, Examination and Evaluation Scheme

  • Total credits of the Programme is 80
  • Each course will carry 4 credits(Except for the Research report (Master thesis) semester 4 will be of 6 credits & electives in semester four carry 2 credits each.)
  • Each course is of 100 marks
  • There will be 60-40 pattern of evaluation.