Due to the widespread use of internet, e-commerce transactions have gained much popularity. Business transactions over internet are simply referred to as e- commerce. B.Com (e-commerce) course is a combined study of accounting principles and e-commerce. The duration of the course is 3 years. Modern technologies used in e- commerce and the application of the same are covered under the course. Basics of Law, management, programming, etc are covered under the course.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor of Commerce in E-Commerce

The course study helps the candidate to perform well in the application area of e-commerce. The candidate can obtain a lucrative career in diverse firms operating with the application of e-commerce. Pursuing higher studies courses in the related area will enlarge the possibility to obtain a rewarding career.

Eligibility required for Bachelor of Commerce in E-Commerce

Aspirants who have passed intermediate class studies from any of the recognized institutions are eligible to apply for the course. Minimum 50% marks in the qualifying examination i.e. XII class acts as the base criterion for admission. Some educational firms carry out entrance test for choosing candidates.

Application Procedure of Bachelor of Commerce in E-Commerce

The details of the course and its admission procedure can be collected from the authorized website of the institution that offers the course. The candidate either can forward the application through the institution’s official portal or can be sent via postal method. The candidate should fill the application form carefully and mistakes should be avoided. The same must be submitted to the destination before final date.

Higher study options after Bachelor of Commerce in E-Commerce

The higher education programs in the related area of e-Commerce are mentioned here.

• Master of Science in E-Commerce
• Master of Commerce in E-Commerce
• Master of Business Administration in E-Commerce

Colleges offering Bachelor of Commerce in E-Commerce

• C.M.S. College of Science & Commerce
• D.A.V College for Girls
• Maharaja Arts and Science College
• Vidyasagar College of Arts and Science
• Nirmala Women’s College
• D.A.V. College
• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
• Pannaikadu Veerammal Paramasivam College of Arts and Science (P.V.P)
• Dr. G.R. Damondaran College of Science
• A.N.J.A. College
• A.S. College
• Angappa College of Arts and Science
• North Maharashtra University
• Bishop Thorp College
• Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College
• P.S.G. College of Arts and Science
• B.Y.K College of Commerce
• University of Pune
• Government Arts College, Udumalpet
• V.H.N.S.N. College
• Rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi Arts Commerce and Science College
• Kongunadu Arts and Science College
• V.V. Vanniaperumal College for Women
• Babu Banarasidas National Institute of Technology and Management
• St. Xavier’s College
• Mary Matha College of Arts and Science
• Bishop Heber College
• PSGR Krishnammal College for Women

Course Curriculum of Bachelor of Commerce in E-Commerce

Semester –I

• Language-I
• English-I
• Principles of Accountancy
• Business Organization and Office Management
• Introduction of Information Technology
• Computer Applications: MS Office
• Environmental Studies

Semester –II

• Language-II
• English-II
• Advanced Accounting
• Database Management System
• Computer Applications: Oracle
• Mathematics for Business
• Education – Human Rights

Semester-III

• Principles of Marketing
• Object Oriented Programming with C++
• Cost Accounting
• Statistic for Business
• Computer Applications: C++
• Commercial Law

Semester-IV

• Principles of Auditing
• Internet and Web Designing
• Executive Business Communication
• Computer Applications
• Principles of Management
• Company Law

Semester –V

• Software Engineering
• Management Accounting
• E-Commerce Technology
• Java Programming
• Computer Applications:  Java Programming
• Banking and Insurance Law

Semester –VI

• E-Commerce-II (Strategy and Applications)
• Software Development with Visual Basic
• Computer Applications: Visual Basic
• Elective
• Cyber Law

List of Electives

• Income Tax Law & Practice
• Brand Management
• Fundamentals of Insurance
• Indirect Taxes
• Supply Chain Management
• Financial Markets
• Business Finance
• Entrepreneurial Development
• Project Work

Text Books on Bachelor of Commerce in E-Commerce

• Frontiers of Electronic Commerce - Ravi Kalakota &Andrew b. Whinston
• Electronic Commerce - Bharat Bhasker
• Business Communication – Asha Kaul
• Business Communication – NS Raghunathan – Margham
• Web Commerce Technology Handbook - Daniel Minoli, Emma Minoli
• E-Commerce &E-Business- Dr.C.S.Rayudu
• Advanced Accounting - Grewal and Gupta
• Banking and Insurance – Jyotsna sethi
• Banking Law and Practice – KP Kandaswamy – S.Chand
• Banking theory, Law and Practice – B. Santhanam – Margham
• Business Communication – Sathya Swaroop Debasish
• Financial Accounting – A.Murthy
• Financial Accounting – R.Narayanaswamy
• Business Law – D.Chandra bose
• Core Banking Solution – M.Revathy Sriram
• Company Law & Secretarial Practice – Dr.MR Srinivasan
• E-Commerce – PT .Joseph, S.J
• Economic Environment of Business – Veena Keshav Pailwar
• Financial Accounting - T.S. Reddy & A. Murthy
• Financial Accounting –R.L.Gupta, V.K.Gupta, M.C.Shukla -
• Human Resource Management – Biswajeet pattanayak
• Introduction to Accountancy- T.S.Grewal
• Principles of Accountancy – Jenitra L.Merwin
• Principles of Accountancy – N.Vinayakam, P.L.Mani, K.L.Nagarajan
• Labour and Industrial Law s – PK Padhi
• Management Accounting – NM Singhvi
• Management Accounting – Dalston L.Cecil & Jenitra L.Merwin
• Management Information Systems – S. Sadagopan
• Marketing – J.Jayasankar – Margham
• Modern Accountancy Vol.1- A.Mukherjee, M.Hanif
• Principles of Management – J, Jayasankar, Margham
• Services Marketing – R.Srinivasan
• Statistics – Nabendu pal
• Statistics – R.S.N.Pillai and V.Bagavathi

Job and Career after Bachelor of Commerce in E-Commerce

Aspirants with B.Com degree in E-commerce can find job opportunities either in accounting firms or in firms dealing with electronic transactions. As most of the banks and financial organizations carry out their business transactions through internet, these candidates can find jobs in such organizations also. Networking firms and marketing firms are also in need of these candidates. The candidate can also apply for jobs arising under the accounting department of government (state government and central government). The various job profiles and the associated employment areas are mentioned below.

Employment Areas

• Banks
• Business Consultancies
• Foreign Trade
• Industrial Houses
• Inventory Control
• Educational Institutes
• Investment Banking
• Public Accounting Firms
• Marketing
• Merchant Banking
• Policy Planning
• Public Accounting Firms
• Working Capital Management
• Treasury and Forex Department

Job Types

• Auditors
• Actuaries
• Accountant
• Certified Public Accountant
• Chartered Management Accountant
• Chief Financial Officer
• Financial Analyst
• Investment Analysts
• Cost Estimators
• Entrepreneurship
• Book Keepers
• Budget Analysts
• Business Consultants
• Finance Managers
• Marketing Managers
• Personal Financial Advisor
• Stock Brokers
• Teacher/Lecturer

Remuneration after Bachelor of Commerce in E-Commerce

B.Com graduates in E-commerce will be provided with medium level salary packages at the entry stage. Banking as well as financial firms generally offer a reasonable salary.  The entry-level salary may be in the range of Rs. 8000/- to Rs. 12,000/- per month. The candidate can expect higher salaries of around Rs. 20,000/- per month by gaining proficiency in the job.