M.Com Computer Application is a postgraduate course in commerce. The course is a combination of commerce and computers. The two-year course educates candidates with the design and development of software applications. The application software developed is used mainly in automation of accounting and financial transactions. The relevance of the course is much vital in the present time as most of the bank transactions are computerized. Software’s that ensure the safety of e-commerce transactions and enterprise resource planning are also crucial now days. The course study creates professionals who can contribute to these areas in the most professional manner.

Advantages or Benefits of Master of Commerce in Computer Application

The course study enables the candidate to become proficient in design, develop, and maintenance of banking software. The same helps the candidate to perform well in banking, finance, accounting, and in related areas.

The candidate can improve their qualification status by pursuing M.Phil or doctorate courses in related area. However, M.Com Computer Application is enough to obtain a lucrative career in financial sector, higher studies increases the career prospects of the candidate.

Eligibility requirement for Master of Commerce in Computer Application

Those candidates who have completed their bachelor degree in commerce are eligible for admission. The qualification must be obtained from a reputed educational institution with Computer as one of the subjects. The candidate should possess minimum 50% marks to seek admission to the course. The marks requirement may vary with University that offers the course. Some colleges carry out admission on the basis of the marks of graduation where as some others carry out entrance exams for the purpose.

Entrance Exams for Master of Commerce in Computer Application

• Kakatiya University M.Com Entrance Exam
• Karnataka University M.Com Entrance Exam
• Annamalai University M.Com Entrance Exam
• Manonmaniam Sundaranar University M.Com Entrance Exam
• Periyar University M.Com Entrance Exam
• Bharathiar University M.Com Entrance Exam
• Madurai Kamaraj University M.Com Entrance Exam

Admission Procedure of Master of Commerce in Computer Application

The course details will be available in the official website of the college that offers the same. The application form and the admission details can also be obtained from the website. The candidate has the option to submit the form through online or postal method. They should fill up the application form by following the instructions given in the admission notification. The application forms must reach the destination on time. Other wise there is a chance for the application to get rejected.

Colleges offering Master of Commerce in Computer Application

• A.P.A. College for Arts & Culture, Palani
• A.V.S College of Arts and Science, Salem
• Ayyan Thiruvalluvar College of Arts & Science, Puliyampatti
• Bharathidasan College of Arts & Science, Ellispettai
• Bharathiyar Arts and Science College for Women, Attur
• Bishop Ambrose College, Coimbatore
• C.M.S. College of Science & Commerce, Coimbatore
• Cherraans Arts & Science College, Thittuparai
• Devanga Arts College, Aruppukottai
• Dr. N.G.P. Arts & Science College, Coimbatore
• Dr. S.N.S. Rajalakshmi College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore
• Emerald Heights College for Women, Ooty
• Gobi Arts & Science College, Gobichettipalayam
• Hindustan College of Arts & Science , Coimbatore
• J.J. College of Arts & Science, Pudukottai
• K.S.R Arts and Science College, Namakkal
• Karuppannan Mariappan College, Erode
• King Nandhivarman College of Arts & Science, Thiruvannamalai
• Kongu Arts and Science College, Kathirampatty
• Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
• Maharaja Arts & Science College, Coimbatore
• Maharani Arts & Science Women’s College, Nanjiampalayam
• Mahendra College of Arts & Science , Mallasamudram
• Mangayarkarasi Arts and Science College for Women, Madurai
• Muthayammal College of Arts & Science, Namakkal
• N.M.S. Sermathai Vasan College for Women, Madurai
• Navarasam Arts & Science College for Women, Nagamalai
• P.G.P. College of Arts & Science, Namakkal
• P.K.R. Arts College for Women, Gobichettipalayam
• P.M.T. College, Usilampatti
• Periyar University (PU), Salem
• Ranchi University (RUI), Ranchi
• Salem Sowdeswari College, Salem
• Sengunthar College of Arts & Science, Tiruchengode
• Sourashtra College, Madurai
• Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science for Women, Coimbatore
• Sri Vasavi College, Erode
• Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women, Tiruchengode
• Vysya College , Salem

Course Curriculum of Master of Commerce in Computer Application

First Year

• Managerial Economics
• Cost and Management Accounting
• Database Management System
• Object Oriented Programming with C++
• Computer Applications Practical I ±MS Office,
• C++ & Tally

Second Year

• Marketing Management
• Financial and Investment Management
• E-Commerce
• Visual Basic
• Computer Applications Practical II (VB & Ecommerce)

Text Books on Master of Commerce in Computer Application

• Accounting & Auditing Standards by Rawat, D S
• Accounting Principles by Anthony, R N & Reece, J S
• Advanced Accountancy by Maheshwari & Maheshwari
• Advanced Accounting by Jain & Narang
• Computer Fundamentals by P.K.Sinha
• Computer Organization and Architecture by J.P.Hayes
• Computer System Architecture by M.M. Mano
• Corporate Accounting by Hanif & Mukherjee
• Corporate Accounting by Sehgal, A & Sehgal, D
• Financial Accounting – A Managerial Perspective by Narayanswamy, R
• Fundamentals of Advanced Accounts,Vol–III by Xavier, G Francis
• Fundamentals of Computers by V.Rajaraman
• Group Accounts - Theory and Practice by Barker, P & O’hOgartaigh, C
• International Accounting by Mohapatra, A K Das
• Law & Practice relating to Company Accounting Standards by Srinivasan, Anand G
• Object Oriented Programming in C++ by E. Balaguruswamy
• Practice in Accountancy by Basu & Das
• The C programming language by Kerighan & Richie

Jobs or Career after Master of Commerce in Computer Application

Upon completion of the course, the candidate can search for job vacancies especially in banking and financial sectors. Apart from accounting jobs, the candidate can do well in software development also. They can do well in the role of computer programmer and Computer application specialist. Those who are interested in teaching can build up a career in academic sector. NET qualified candidates can apply for the post of Professor in government colleges. The various financial job profiles performed by these professionals are mentioned below.

• Accountant
• Actuarial Consultant
• Book Keeper
• Budget Analyst
• Cashier
• Chief Information Officer
• Finance Manager
• Financial Advisor
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Controller
• Financial Planning
• Internal Auditor
• Mutual Fund Broker
• Securities Analyst
• Stock Broker

Remuneration after Master of Commerce in Computer Application

Skilled professionals can earn good salary packages in banking and financial firms. Fresher can expect salary with in the range of Rs. 12, 000/- to Rs. 20,000/- per month. By gaining job, experience the candidate can demand for much higher salaries. The salary packages of a senior accountant will fall with in the range of Rs. 2-3 lakh per annum (after 1-2 year experience).