Online BCom Degree

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), a NAAC A++ and Institution of Eminence, provides an online UGC-entitled BCom (Professional – ACCA) course that is a blend of the core commerce and the globally recognized ACCA syllabus. Students can get up to 9 paper exemptions, learn skills that are relevant to the job market, and move forward to a global accounting career—all that with the convenience of online learning.

Educational qualification  

• Candidates must have completed 10+2 / intermediate / senior secondary education from a recognized board, or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities, in any discipline.  
• Candidates who have completed 10+2 education or graduate level education outside India must produce a certificate of equivalence issued by the Association of Indian Universities.  

Grades  

• Candidates must have at least 50% marks in aggregate in 10+2 / diploma.

Like an on-campus BCom, the online BCom (Professional) program is a three-year degree program consisting of six semesters. However, students can choose to complete the degree at their own pace in a maximum of 6 years.

Here’s a guide to help you begin your online BCom (Professional) degree.

• Step 1: Fill in your basic, education, and work experience-related details and pay the application fee to register.
• Step 2: Pay the admission fee for the first semester/year or full program.
• Step 3: Upload supporting documents and submit your application.
• Step 4: The university will evaluate your documents to confirm your admission.

The Online BCom (Professional) course is ideal for students who plan to become global professionals in accounting, finance, and auditing, and at the same time, get a degree and continue with the ACCA certification. It is most suited for commerce students and working professionals who are looking for an education aligned with international standards, flexible, and with good career prospects. 

Mandatory documents:  

• Proof of identity – Aadhaar card (mandatory for Indian citizens)
• Proof of address – Aadhaar card, passport, voter’s ID, gas bill, bank statement, post-paid mobile statement
• Class 10 & 12 marksheet.

Non-mandatory documents:  

• Scholarship documents
• Defense Service certificate
• Divyaang certificate
• Reserved Category certificate
• Government ID card

Minimum duration for post graduate program is two years. However, validity of the program is double the duration i.e., students will be able to complete the program in four years.

Definitely, students can use education loans or payment plans in installments, which will help them to manage their financial commitment better over the duration of the program.

Yes, scholarships are available for students. Here are the details.  

Yes. All learners who pay the full program fee upfront can avail 5% fee concession on total program fee upon approval. In addition to the fee concession, if a learner is eligible for a scholarship, he/she can avail the same. The scholarship amount will be calculated on the total program fee.

Once a candidate’s scholarship is approved during admission, the scholarship benefit shall be applied as per the below table-

For example- In the case of semester-wise fee payment, Semester-1 scholarship benefit shall be applicable in the subsequent semester ie- scholarship benefit of both Semester 1 & 2 shall be applicable while registering for Semester – 2. Thereafter, from Semester – 3, the current semester scholarship benefit shall be applicable.

Learners who arrange for bank loans on their own can avail fee concessions for upfront fee payment. Learners whose loans are facilitated by Online Manipal (including subvention and zero cost EMIs) cannot avail this fee concession. However, they may avail scholarships provided they qualify for them.

*EMI amount mentioned above is applicable for the entire program fee and would need to be paid monthly, for the full duration of the program.

Approval of loans from our loan partners depend on applicants meeting credit norms and submitting required documents. Loan partners may impose other fees and may have additional terms & conditions that must be met by applicants.

For further details on EMIs and other easy financing options, please contact our admission counsellors.

Yes, an Online BCom (Professional) degree is a great way to open up new job opportunities. The students who get maximum ACCA paper exemptions, follow a globally-aligned curriculum, and undergo career-focused training are the ones who can confidently step into the roles of accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial management in any multinational companies, Big Four firms, and the world of global finance sectors. 

The Online BCom (Professional) course is a six-semester program that covers areas such as Financial Accounting, Business Law, Taxation, Strategic Business Reporting, and Performance Management. Besides this, it also provides a choice of electives and projects and is in sync with the ACCA syllabus for up to 9 paper exemptions.

Classes are delivered through live sessions and recorded video lectures via the LMS. Students can also engage in conversation in the discussion forum.

The students are required to take term-end exams, and any other applicable assessments to fulfil the criteria to be eligible for award of degree. 

Learners will gain:

• Financial Accounting & Reporting
• Auditing & Assurance
• Taxation (Indian & International)
• Business Law & Ethics
• Strategic Business Reporting
• Performance Management
• Financial Management
• Business Analytics
• Global Business Perspective
• Professional & Communication Skills

Students can take up online examinations from any desktop/laptop.

The assessment system has been conceived, developed and administered on a rigorous and fair basis to bring out the best in students and prepare them for a successful career.

A student’s performance evaluation will be based on both Internal Assessment (IA) and End Term Examination (ETE). The assessment ratio of IA to ETE is 30:70.

Internal assessment is based on learner’s participation in discussion board, performance in assignments, performance in unit wise graded quizzes and percentage of content access.

At the end of each semester, the student is required to appear for the End Term Proctored Online Examination.

A student must score at least 40% in Internal Assessment (IA) to become eligible for End Term Examination (ETE).

A student must score at least 40% term-end examination to be declared as having passed in a subject.

The university uses 10 Point Grading System – A+ (10), A (9), B (8), C (7), D (6), E (5), F-Fail (0)

If you fail to clear any paper/subject in End Term Exam (ETE), you must apply for re-sit exams whenever the University conducts by paying a requisite fees/paper.