PUC Commerce Course Guide

Table of Content

• Introduction
  • Overview of Commerce in PUC
  • Importance and Relevance
• Subject Combinations and Syllabus
  • Available Combinations
  • Language Options
  • Detailed Syllabus for Core Subjects
• College Education Scope
  • Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs
  • Professional Certifications
  • Alternative Courses
• Career Opportunities
  • Potential Careers
  • Industry Relevance
• Why Choose Commerce?
  • Aptitude and Interests
  • Entrance Test Preparation
  • Integrated Programs
• Conclusion
  • Summary of Opportunities
  • Importance of PUC Performance

Commerce is the study of business and trade and the subjects covered in the Commerce branch are relevant in all fields. To become an entrepreneur or manager and work in fields as diverse as Finance, Marketing, Business administration, or human resource management - Commerce in PUC will lay the foundation and give you a strong background. After studying Commerce in 11th and 12th grades, a student can also move to study Humanities subjects, Computer programming or design-related courses in college. There are many opportunities one can consider in India and abroad with Commerce in PUC.

PUC Commerce Subject combination and syllabus

In PUC, students have the choice to opt for any subject combination from the available options -

• ABMS - Accounts, Business Studies, Mathematics, Statistics
• ABES - Accounts, Business Studies, Economics, Statistics
• ABEM - Accounts, Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics
• ABECs - Accounts, Business Studies, Economics, Computer Science
• ABSCs - Accounts, Business Studies, Statistics, Computer Science

Along with the four core subjects, students will take two languages - one is English and they choose the second language between -

• Hindi
• Kannada
• Sanskrit

The syllabus for the PUC Commerce is

Scope for College education after PUC Commerce

After PUC Commerce, students can further study the commerce subjects in Bachelors and Master’s level. B.Com has many specialisations, and you can choose from them depending on the career field you aspire to enter. The alternatives are -

• Certified Programme in Capital Markets / Entrepreneurship and Business Management / General Management / Banking and Finance /General Management
• Business Analytics Integrated with the Institute of Analytics (IOA - UK)
• Corporate Accounting Integrated with Certified Management Accountant (US CMA)
• Corporate Finance Integrated with Certified Public Accountant (US CPA) + Enrolled Agent (US EA)
• Finance, Accounting, Audit and Taxation with KPMG Certified Accounting Professional (KCAP)
• International Finance and Accounting Integrated with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA - UK)
• Investment Banking Integrated with Certified Management Accountant (US CMA) and Chartered Financial Analyst (US CFA) Investment Foundation
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management in association with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS - UK)
• Risk Management Integrated with Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (CIMA – UK)
• Financial Technologies

They can even consider courses such as -

• BBA: Bachelor of Business Administration
• BCA: Bachelor of Computer Applications
• BMS: Bachelor of Management Studies
• BFM: Bachelor of Financial Markets
• BMM: Bachelor of Mass Media

Along with graduate courses, students can prepare for professional certifications such as Charter Accountancy or Company Secretary.

Career Scope after PUC Commerce

Mostly, students interested in business studies, management, finance and accounting choose Commerce. The field leads to career opportunities in many industries in roles such as-

• Accountant
• Manager - finance, marketing, sales, etc.
• Corporate Lawyer
• Computer programmer/ software developer
• Journalist
• Investment Banker
• Derivatives trader
• Commodity trader
• Credit Manager
• Auditor

Commerce forms the foundation for many careers and roles and the Commerce subjects are relevant, no matter what field you enter.

If you have an aptitude for numbers and have an entrepreneurial streak, then you must consider choosing Commerce. If you are ambivalent about what industry you want to work in but want to pursue a career in management in Commerce you will learn many foundational concepts. You can also move into other career fields where skills learnt in Commerce will be applicable. While pursuing a PUC you must simultaneously prepare for entrance tests such as CET for admission to many college programmes. Many colleges offer integrated programmes where students can prepare for entrance tests while attending regular college.

PUC is a critical phase and your performance can determine the college and college programme you will be eligible for. With PUC Commerce, there are many programmes and career options to explore.