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THE PARADIGM IN
EDUCATION
IFIM COLLEGE
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IFIM COLLEGE
FOSTERING STUDENTS’
PARTICIPATION IN LEARNING
IFIM College offers world-class education by nurturing human values, ethics and by imparting knowledge,
which emphasizes on life skills. The college nurtures and supports a unique system of education,
structured on Bangalore University syllabi, combining the tenets of academic excellence and corporate
professionalism. With the assistance and encouragement of Centre for Developmental Education (CDE),
IFIM College has succeeded in enabling students to become business-ready corporate professionals.
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IFIM INSTITUTIONS PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
PROTOTYPICAL OFFERINGS AT IFIM COLLEGE The teaching and learning at IFIM is multi-dimensional, be it for an
Undergraduate or Postgraduate programme. A signature
programme called PEP adds to making the IFIM experience a
holistic one. Students are equally engaged in a variety of
co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and are provided many
platforms to showcase their talents and skills. The College, located in
the heart of Electronics City, has state-of-the-art infrastructure.
Industry Participant Facilities include multimedia facilitated classrooms, a robust library,
Institution Centered IT labs, language labs, auditorium, amphitheatre, infirmary,
Interaction Learning cafeteria and many others. I invite you to visit our campus, speak
to our faculty and students to understand the college
programmes and activities. Our students and alumni will be happy to
vouch for the many new things they have experienced and learned at
IFIM.
Global Research Experiential
Immersion Incubation I promise you a very interesting, exciting, intellectual, social and
Learning
Programme Personality Social cultural experience at IFIM College!
Enhancement Immersion
Programme Programme
Industry
Corporate
Internship
Mentorship
Program
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JOURNEY OF IFIM VICE PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Greetings!
2018
IFIM gets IFIM BUSINESS School
AACSB became the 6th Indian We are at a critical juncture where transmuting academics to the
2018
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COUNTRIES STATES
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INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL MBA (Two years, full-time course, affiliated to
Bangalore University and Approved by AICTE)
The Master of Business Administration programme (two years full time course) is designed to give students the best
industry exposure and broad knowledge of core management areas while allowing them to acquire industry-specific
expertise. The innovative curriculum design enables students to learn how business concepts are integrated into
business decisions through application of business tools, simulations and case studies incorporating each functional
business area. Their full-time involvement in Live Projects, Internship, Global Immersion and Research provides them an
experiential learning platform. The strong industry connects, and mentorship programme provides one-to-one career
coaching with the industry experts, who guide them to develop their market skills and shape their career as a successful
business leader. The programmes are designed to equip future leaders with competence and character to succeed in the
global marketplace.
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M. Com. (Two years, full-time course,
CURRICULUM* affiliated to Bangalore University)
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
√ Economics for Managers √ Technology for Management The Master of Commerce (M. Com.) programme at IFIM is designed with a strong professional focus. The courses offered
√ Organizational Behaviour √ Managerial Research Methods by University are delivered with module extensions including work-based skills and integrated with practical learning
√ Accounting for Managers √ Entrepreneurship and Ethics through industry interactions. The programme offers an opportunity for students to collaborate with the faculty on
√ Statistics for Management √ Human Capital Management research projects. During the two years (4 Semesters), students are prepared for careers in Banking, Insurance,
√ Marketing for Customer Value √ Financial Management Financial Markets, Accounting and Academics. A personal mentoring programme which is an integral part of the
√ Business and Industry √ Quantitative Techniques and Operations Research curriculum ensures that students acquire requisite skills and knowledge in the areas of their focus making them career
Soft Core: Soft Core: ready.
√ Corporate Tax Planning and Management √ Consumer Behaviour • To build industry domain skills through
• The programme is developed around application of
√ Corporate Valuation and Restructuring √ Rural and Agricultural Marketing commerce to solve real life problems in the field of accounts & ongoing projects in the field of accounting &
√ Investment Analysis and Management √ Strategic Brand Management commerce. commerce.
√ International Financial Management √ International Marketing Strategy • To develop an ability to apply knowledge
√ Risk Management and Derivatives √ Digital Marketing WHAT IS THE ELIGIBILITY acquired in problem solving.
CRITERION? • Ability to work in teams with enhanced
HUMAN RESOURCE BANKING, FINANCIAL SERVICES AND
communication and inter-personal skills.
Elective 3 INSURANCES MANAGEMENT (BFSI) 60% in undergraduate programme or equivalent, subject
√ Learning and Development Elective 4 to qualifying entrance test, essay writing & personal interview. • To make industry ready professionals for
employment in functional areas like
√ Industrial and Employee Relations √ Strategic Credit Management in Banks
√ Performance Management System √ Insurance Planning & Management
WHAT IS THE CAREER Accounting, Taxation, Banking, Insurance and
Corporate Law.
√ Strategic HRM √ Indian Financial System ONE COULD PURSUE?
• To inculcate ethical values, teamwork,
√ International HRM √ Banking Technology and Management • Economic Advisor • Accounting Manager leadership and managerial skills and make
√ Talent and Knowledge Management √ International Financial Management • Finance Manager • Chief Intelligence officer them socially responsible individuals & industry
√ Risk Management for Banks and Insurance Companies • Financial Analyst • Auditor ready professionals.
START-UPS AND SMES MANAGEMENT • Financial Controller • Chief Manager
Elective 5 * Course contents are subject to change according to
• Operations Manager • Risk Analyst
Bangalore University rules and regulations.
√ Perspectives on Start-ups and SME
** An elective is offered subject to a minimum
√ Basic Management Aspects of Small Business number of student enrolment.
√ Establishment of SMES
√ Technology and Innovation
√ Internationalization of SMES
√ Management of Start-ups
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BBA (Three years, full-time course,
CURRICULUM* affiliated to Bangalore University)
SEMESTER 1 The BBA course at IFIM College strives to bring about holistic development of the students through experiential learning.
SEMESTER 2
The curriculum is designed to provide industry with young and enthusiastic graduates ready to experience the corporate
√ Monetary System √ Indian Banking
world. It offers students a choice of specialization in Marketing, Finance and Human Resource Management. With the
√ International Business √ Risk Management
remarkable growth in Indian Economy and Globalization, organizations today are looking for candidates who are flexible
√ Macro Economics for Business Decisions √ Advanced Ecommerce & Mobile Commerce
and can adapt to the modern business environment. The BBA programme fulfils this requirement through modern
√ Information Systems and Computers √ Business Research Methods pedagogical tools of learning and interventions like Personality Enhancement Programme, Social Immersion Programme,
√ Advanced Financial Management √ Operations Research & Quantitative Techniques Industry Internships and Research Incubation. The students are provided International Internships which empowers them
√ Human Resource Management √ Business Marketing to understand the opportunities and challenges of global business.
√ Soft Core Communication Skills √ Soft Core Micro Finance
SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY WHAT IS THE CAREER ONE
Core Subject Core Subject FOR THE PROGRAM? COULD PURSUE?
√ Business Ethics & Corporate Governance √ Commodity Market
• The change in the Industry scenario has led to • Finance Manager.
Elective - I Accounting and Taxation Elective - I Accounting And Taxation number of job openings immediately after BBA.
There are more than 1,00,000 job opportunities in • Business Administration Researcher.
√ Corporate Financial Reporting √ Corporate Reporting Practices And Indian
this field. • Human Resource Manager.
√ Accounting for Managerial Decision √ Accounting Standards
√ Strategic Cost Management √ Strategic Cost Management -ii • This need is being fulfilled by fresh graduates who • Research and Development Manager.
√ Direct Taxes & Planning √ Goods And Service Taxes need to be trained in management by their
• Business Consultant.
employers before they are truly productive.
√ Open Elective** √ Dissertation
• Information Systems Manager.
Elective - II Banking And Finance Elective - II Banking And Finance • Such vacancies exist across sectors like IT/ITES
E-Commerce, Retail, Manufacturing amongst • Marketing Manager.
√ Financial Markets √ Forex Management
others.
√ Financial Services √ International Financial Institutions & Markets
√ Security Analysis √ Banking Operations And Management • 10+2 students who aspire to be successful
√ Portfolio Management √ Dissertation managers and CEO of organizations must give this WHAT ARE THE LEARNING
programme a look.
√ Open Elective** Elective - III System Management OUTCOMES?
Elective - III System Management √ Artificial Intelligence • The programme is developed around application
of management principles to solve real life • Demonstrate domain knowledge in Finance,
√ Relational Database Management Systems √ Distributed Computing And Applications
problems. Marketing, Accounting, Economics, for application of
√ Data Communications and Networking √ Data Mining And Data Warehousing concepts and theories in business.
√ Enterprise Resource Planning √ Dissertation
• Demonstrate effective skills in written and oral
√ Systems Analysis and Design WHAT IS THE ELIGIBILITY communications using appropriate technologies.
√ Open Elective** CRITERION? • Demonstrate an ability to integrate the concepts of
**Open Elective
• 60% in Class 12 or equivalent, subject to the core areas of business.
√ Income Tax
qualifying Essay Writing and Personal Interview.
√ Finance and Banking • Demonstrate an ability to conduct methodological,
secondary research on business issues, which may
relate to general business or to a specific business
function, which requires familiarity with a range of
data, research sources and appropriate
methodologies.
* Course contents are subject to change according to Bangalore University rules and regulations.
** An elective is offered subject to a minimum number of student enrolment.
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CURRICULUM* BBA-CMA
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
√ Language I: Kannada/additional English/Hindi √ Language I: Kannada/additional English/Hindi WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY FOR WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY
√ Language II: English √ Language II: English THE PROGRAM? CRITERIA TO JOIN THE COURSE?
√ Fundamentals of Accounting √ Financial Accounting
• Industry relevant and globally recognised A plus 2 / Indian School Certificate /
√ Business Organization and Environment √ Quantitative Methods for Business – II professional qualification. Opportunity to work Intermediate Certificate/Higher School
√ Quantitative Methods for Business – I √ Organizational Behaviour anywhere in the world. Certificate/ Higher Secondary
√ Management Process √ Production & Operations Management Certificate/Pre-University Course/Intermediate
• The course is embedded with CMA (Certified Public Exam
√ Foundation Course √ Foundation Course
Management Accountants) from US. CMA is a
√ Co-curricular & Extra-curricular Activities (CC & EC) √ Co-curricular & Extra-curricular Activities (CC & EC) global benchmark for Management Accountants
and Financial professionals. WHAT ARE THE LEARNING
SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 OUTCOMES?
√ Language I: Kannada/Additional English/Hindi √ Language I: Kannada /Additional English /Hindi • Besides imparting excellence in accounting and
• The programme is embedded with US CMA.
finance the course helps the students in leadership
√ Soft Skills for Business √ Business Research Methods Certified Management Accountant credential
opportunities, networking and professional
√ Corporate Accounting √ Marketing Management helps in mastering the 12 most critical practice
development.
areas in management accounting. Also aids in
√ Human Resource Management √ Financial Management
turning information into insights and data into
√ Corporate Environment √ Banking Regulations & Operations • The course also focuses on key technology and
decisions.
data analytical trends affecting the accounting
√ Business Ethics √ Cost Accounting
and finance profession. This helps the students in
√ Business Regulations √ Services Management • Knowledge: Ability to remember previously
building strategic planning and analysis skills.
learned material such as specific facts, criteria,
√ Skill Development Course (SDC) √ Skill Development Course (SDC)
techniques, principles, and procedures (i.e.
√ Co-curricular & Extra-curricular Activities (CC & EC) √ Co-curricular & Extra-curricular Activities (CC & EC) • Robust teaching pedagogy in terms of guest
identify, define, list)
lectures, industry interactive sessions, seminars,
presentations, webinars and case studies.
SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6 • Comprehension: Ability to grasp and interpret the
√ Entrepreneurial Management √ International Business meaning of material (i.e., classify, explain,
distinguish between)
√ Computer Applications In Business √ E-Business
√ Investment Management √ Income Tax WHAT IS THE CAREER ONE • Application: Ability to use learned material in new
√ Management Accounting √ Strategic Management/project Report & Viva-voice COULD PURSUE? and concrete situations (i.e., demonstrate, predict,
solve, modify, relate)
√ Elective Paper – I √ Elective Paper – III
√ Elective Paper – II √ Elective Paper – IV • Finance Manager
• Synthesis: Ability to put parts together to form a
√ Skill Development Course (SDC) √ Skill Development Course (SDC) • Financial Analyst new whole or proposed set of operations; ability to
• Financial Risk Manager
relate ideas and formulate hypotheses (i.e.,
combine, formulate, revise)
ELECTIVES** • Financial Controller
• Cost Accountant
Elective 1 Finance Elective 2 Marketing
√ Advanced Financial Management √ Consumer Behaviour • Cost Manager
√ Financial Markets & Services √ Advertising & Media Management • Relationship Manager
√ International Finance √ Brand Management
√ Stock & Commodity Markets √ Retail Management
* Course contents are subject to change according to Bangalore University rules and regulations.
** An elective is offered subject to a minimum number of student enrolment.
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COURSE STRUCTURE CMA (US) B. Com. (Three years, full-time course,
affiliated to Bangalore University)
SEMESTER 1
The B. Com. course is a multi-disciplinary programme offering four specializations in areas of Accounting, Finance,
SEMESTER 2 Banking and Insurance, and Information Technology . The syllabus has been framed keeping in view the academic and
professional needs of the students in the era of the country's increasing integration with the global system of production,
Theory Papers Max. Marks Integrated ? Part Relevant Section Sub Parts
trade, finance and technology. The academic programme consists of classroom teaching, tutorials, seminars and
BBA – 201 Cost Accounting – II 100 Y 1 D 1,2 & 3 interactive sessions, assignments, case studies, projects and internship with firms and NGOs. The department has firmly
established its name in the world of business and corporate sector as a source of bright prospective recruits. The
BBA – 206 DECISION ANALYSIS 100 Y 2 C 1,2 & 3
department has excellent placement record in high profile corporates.
SEMESTER – III
Theory Papers Max. Marks Integrated ? Part Relevant Section Sub Parts Apart from our faculty members and support staff, we have a very enthusiastic, vibrant and academically brilliant set of
students. They also actively participate in extracurricular activities and attend various national and international events
BBA – 301 Corporate Finance 100 Y 2 B 1, 2, 3 & 4 organized by various institutions across India.
BBA – 302 Financial Statement Analysis 100 Y 2 A 1, 2, 3 & 4
BBA – 503 BPM & Internal Controls 100 Y 1 D&E 1 & 2, 4 & 5
WHAT ARE THE LEARNING OUTCOMES?
BBA – 504 Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting – II 100 N 1 B 4, 5 & 6
SEMESTER – VI a) To cater to the manpower needs of companies in Accounting, Taxation, Auditing, Financial analysis and
Management.
b) To develop business analysts for companies, capital markets and commodity markets.
c) To prepare students to take up higher education to become business scientists, researchers consultants and teachers,
with core competencies.
d) To develop human resources to act as think tank for Business Development related issues.
e) To develop entrepreneurs and managerial skills in students so as to enable them to establish and manage their
business establishments effectively.
f) To develop business philosophers with a focus on social responsibility and ecological sustainability.
g) To develop IT enabled global middle level managers for solving real life business problems and addressing business
development issues with a passion for quality competency and holistic approach.
i) To prepare students for professions in the field of Accountancy - Chartered Accountancy, Cost and Management
Accountancy, Company Secretary, Professions in Capital and Commodity Markets, insurance sector and professions
in Banks by passing the respective examinations of the respective professional bodies.
j) Also to develop the students for competitive examinations of UPSC, KPSC, BSRB, Staff Selection Commission, etc.a
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WHAT IS THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERION? ELECTIVES**
• A plus 2 / Indian School Certificate / Intermediate Certificate/Higher School Certificate/ Higher Secondary ACCOUNTING AND TAXATION FINANCE
Certificate/Pre-University Course/Intermediate Public Exam
Elective 1 Elective 2
• English/Mathematics/Accounts in Plus 2 √ Advanced Accounting √ GST
√ GST √ International Financial Management
WHAT IS THE CAREER ONE COULD PURSUE? √ Business Taxation √ Performance Management
• Accounts Manager • Financial Planning and Analysis • Management Accountant √ Cost Management √ International Auditing and Assurance
• Audit Analyst • Forensic Accountant • Corporate Treasurer
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY BANKING AND INSURANCE
• Business Analyst • Fund Accountant • Compliance and Risk Manager
Elective 3 Elective 4
• Financial Analyst • Group Accountant • Chief Accountant
√ Accounting Information Systems √ International Banking and Forex Management
• Financial Controller • Internal Auditor • CFO
√ Enterprise Resource Planning √ Life and General Insurance
• Auditor & Tax Consultant
√ Information Technology and Audit √ Risk Management
√ Banking Technology and Management √ Marketing of Insurance Products
CURRICULUM* * Course contents are subject to change according to Bangalore University rules and regulations.
** An elective is offered subject to a minimum number of student enrolment.
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
√ Language I: Kannada / Additional English /Hindi
√ Language II: English
√ Language I: Kannada/Additional English/Hindi
√ Language II: English B.Com. (ACCA) B.Com. Honors
International Accounting & Finance
√ Financial Accounting √ Advanced Financial Accounting
√ Indian Financial System √ Retail Management
The B.Com. Honors International Accounting & Finance Programme is integrated and embedded with ACCA Syllabus and
√ Marketing and Services Management √ Banking Law and Operations
leads to ACCA Qualification with paper exemptions. ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the
√ Corporate Administration √ Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions – I
global body for professional accountants. ACCA aims to offer business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of
√ Foundation Course √ Foundation Course application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and
√ Co-curricular & Extra-curricular Activities (CC & EC) √ Co-curricular & Extra-curricular Activities (CC & EC) management. ACCA supports their 2,19,000 members and 527,000 students throughout their careers, providing services
through a network of 104 offices and active centers. ACCA’s focus is on professional values, ethics, and governance, and
SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 ACCA delivers value added services through 98 global accountancy partnerships, working closely with multinational and
small entities to promote global standards and support.
√ Language: Kannada / Additional English /Hindi √ Language: Kannada / Additional English /Hindi
√ Language II: English √ Language II: English
√ Corporate Accounting √ Advanced Corporate Accounting
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM?
√ Financial Management √ Cost Accounting
√ Business Ethics √ E-Business and Accounting
• Industry relevant and globally recognised professional qualification. Opportunity to work around the world.
√ Public Relations and Corporate Communication √ Stock and Commodity Markets
√ Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions – II √ Principles of Event Management • The course is comprehensive – provides pragmatic skills that are necessary for a Chartered Accountant to possess.
√ Foundation Course √ Foundation Course
• The course is accredited by ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), UK. This enables 6 papers
√ Co-curricular & Extra-curricular Activities (CC & EC) √ Co-curricular & Extra-curricular Activities (CC & EC) exemption out of 13 ACCA papers. Students will be attempting 7 external exams from ACCA along with their
semester exams.
SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6
• Opportunity to earn an international qualification along with regular university degree. Besides preparing the
√ Entrepreneurship Development √ Business Regulations students to become ACCA affiliates the programme also facilitates an Advanced Diploma from ACCA, UK; B.Sc
√ International Financial Reporting standards √ Principles and Practice of Auditing (Honours) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, MSc in Professional Accountancy from University of
√ Income TAX I √ Income Tax II London. Multiple qualifications along the way can be earned.
√ Costing Method √ Management Accounting • As the technological and social changes continue to affect our profession, there is an increase emphasis on the
√ Elective PAPER – I √ Elective Paper – I broadening of skills that the accountant needs.
√ Elective PAPER – II √ Elective Paper – II • Robust teaching pedagogy in terms of guest lectures, industry interactive sessions, seminars, presentations,
√ Skill Development Course (SDC) √ Skill Development Course (SDC) webinars and case studies.
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WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA TO JOIN THE COURSE? ACCA PROGRAM
• A plus 2 / Indian School Certificate / Intermediate Certificate/Higher School Certificate/ Higher Secondary Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Certificate/Pre-University Course/Intermediate Public Exam
• English/Mathematics/Accounts in Plus 2
• Sustainable Management Accounting, Corporate Reporting, Strategy and innovation, Financial Management, Audit and
Assurance, Stake holder Relationship Management, Governance, Risk and control
• The Ethics and Professional Skills module is an essential part of the ACCA Qualification and helps increase your employability
and workplace effectiveness. The module uses realistic business simulations to develop a number of professional skills such as Strategic Business Leader (SBL) Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)
leadership, communication and business awareness
WHAT IS THE CAREER THAT ONE COULD PURSUE? Strategic Professional - Essential
• Accounts Manager • Audit Analyst • Business Analyst
Why ACCA?
Financial Reporting Audit and Assurance Financial Management
Here are just some of the reasons why you should choose ACCA
(FR) (AA) (FM)
• To become a qualified accountant. Employers value the skills and contribution ACCA accountants make to their
organization. As an ACCA qualified accountant, you will be in demand for having the right skills.
• ACCA qualifications are recognized and valued around the world. Corporate and Business Law Performance Management Taxation
(LW) (PM) (TX)
• Flexibility is key when it comes to earning your ACCA Qualification, with different starting points, study methods to
choose from and choice when it comes to when and where you gain your relevant on-the-job training.
Applied Skills
• ACCA has a network of 104 offices around the world, so you can rely on the services and support you would expect to
receive from a global organization.
Diploma in Accounting and Business
• B. Com. (Honours) - International Accounting & Finance is an Undergraduate programme in commerce. This is
integrated with ACCA (The Association of Charted Certified Accountants) Curriculum.
Accountant in Business (AB) Management Accounting(MA) Financial Accounting(FA)
• The student has to write only 7 external papers to get the ACCA qualification out of 13 papers. Along with the
ACCA Qualification, students are eligible for getting a certificate in IFRS from ACCA and ICFE (International
Certificate in Financial English) from University of Cambridge.
• The programme offers the students a unique opportunity to get the award of the ACCA advanced Diploma in
Accounting & Business and B.sc in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University alongside their B. com.
qualification from Bangalore University.
The programme entails a student to complete the entire ACCA Qualification alongside their B.Com Honours International
Accounting & Finance. The student needs to attend few ACCA external examinations across 3 years of his/her B.Com
Honors International Accounting & Finance Programme. The classes are run on campus itself through professional trainers
from ISDC, which is the Approved Learning Partner of ACCA in the country.
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BCA (Three years, full-time course,
The detailed integration of ACCA fundamental courses with B. Com. curriculum is given below: Affiliated to Bangalore University)
• The syllabus comprises 13 examinations. The qualification is structured in two parts. The Fundamentals level consists of
9 examinations: F1 Accountant in Business, F2 Management Accounting, F3 Financial Accounting, F4 Corporate and
Business Law, F5 Performance Management, F6 Taxation, F7 Financial Reporting, F8 Audit and Assurance, and F9 WHO SHOULD BE APPLYING FOR THE PROGRAM?
Financial Management.
• 10+2 passed students willing to learn fundamental • Those who want to become employable IT
The Professional level involves 4 examinations. concepts of computers, Business environments & workforce, with a sound knowledge of IT and
application of IT in Business, Database business fundamentals that can be applied
P1. Strategic Business Leader P2. Strategic Business Reporting management, Software Development, various to develop and customize solutions for Small
P4. Advanced Financial Management P5. Advanced Performance Management computer programming languages, frameworks, and Medium Enterprises (SME).
Operating Systems, Web-Scripting & Development,
COURSE MATRIX- B. COM. WITH ACCA etc. and become a part of sectors like IT/ITeS, • BCA course is a common degree for CS/IT in
FMCG, BFSI, E-Commerce, Retail, Manufacturing, India and is an alternative to the engineering
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 PSUs, Govt. Organizations, etc. counterpart, BE/B.Tech in Computer
Second Language-I* Second Language-II* Science/IT which takes 4 years that can be
pursued in 3 years.
English-I English-II
Financial Accounting-I (F3) Advanced Financial Accounting
Cost Accounting QABD - I WHAT IS THE ELIGIBILITY WHAT IS THE CAREER THAT
Organization Management (F1) Performance Management(F5)
CRITERIA? ONE COULD PURSUE?
Corporate Administration and Business Law (F4) Management Accounting (F2)
Indian Constitution Retail Management 60% in Class 12 or equivalent, subject to qualifying Essay • Software Developer
Writing and Personal Interview.
Indian Financial System Environment and Science • Web Developer
Marketing and Services Management Banking Law & Operations • System Administrator
WHAT ARE THE LEARNING
• Software Tester
SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 OUTCOMES?
• System Engineer
Second Language-III* Language Second -IV *
Necessary technical, scientific as well as basic
English & Organizational communication General English • IT Manager
managerial and financial procedures to analyze and
Corporate Accounting Advanced corporate accounting solve real world problems. • Business Analyst
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CURRICULUM*
BA-JPE (Bachelor of Arts) (Three years, full-time course,
Affiliated to Bangalore University)
* Course contents are subject to change according to Bangalore University rules and regulations.
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WHAT IS THE CAREER ONE COULD PURSUE? SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4
√ General English √ General English
• Media Manager • Managing Editor • Psychometric Analysts
√ Indian Languages (Kannada/Additional English/Hindi) √ Indian Languages (Kannada/Additional English/Hindi)
• Communication Officer • News Editor • Industry Professional
Audio Visual Media Media Laws and Ethics
• Director (Communications) • Sr. Reporter • Therapists
• Reporter √ Brief History of Radio √ Concept of Freedom of Press
• Director (Media) • Psychology Trainers
• Psychologist √ Impact of Radio on Society √ Freedom of Speech and Expression
• Media Research Project Officer • Content Writer
• Media Analyst • Academicians • Teaching √ Television and Types of Television Programmes √ Media Laws
• Media Consultant • Counsellor • ESL Trainer √ History of Indian Cinema √ Media Acts
• Editor-in-Chief • Behavioural Analyst • Corporate Trainer Developmental Psychology - 1 √ Press Council of India
√ Introduction Developmental Psychology - 2
√ Biological Beginnings √ Puberty and Adolescence
√ Prenatal Life √ Early Adulthood
CURRICULUM* √ Infancy
√ Childhood
√ Middle Adulthood
√ Late Adulthood
√ General English √ General English √ British Literature: √ American Literature and Facets of Language
√ Indian Languages (Kannada/Additional English/Hindi) √ Indian Languages Victorian and Modern and Facets of Language
* Course contents are subject to change according to Bangalore University rules and regulations.
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PEDAGOGICAL INTERVENTIONS
PERSONALITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (PEP) SOCIAL IMMERSION PROJECT (SIP)
Personality Enhancement Program (PEP)’ is that unique Social Immersion Project (SIP) sensitizes students to the
programme exclusively offered at IFIM College which focuses needs of the community and enables them to identify their
on developing confidence and high self-esteem, improving social problems through research. They learn to design
communication skills, achieving industry standards, solutions for these social problems through a Techno
inculcating winning personalities, and eventually presenting Economic Viability (TEV) study. IFIM has established a CSR
them as dynamic leaders to the corporate world. Centre known as the V. B. Padode Centre for Sustainability.
The SIP initiative falls under the umbrella of this Centre.
It undertakes each student to a rigorous Lifestyle
Management course from the day they join the institute. IFIM has tied up with NGO’s across India who work closely
They will be exposed to a wide range of physical activities, with students, such as World Vision India, Action Aid, Art
effectively teamed in groups, aimed at developing their of Living (AOL), Anti-Pollution Drive, Help Age India,
physical strength and also sharpening their mental aptitudes. Biocon Foundation, CARE India, CRY, Bachpan Bachao
Andolan, etc. to name a few.
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CORPORATE MENTORSHIP RESEARCH INCUBATION
Mentoring is a symbiotic and synergetic relationship with mutual benefits. The essence of mentoring is a sustained human The Research Incubation programme aims to equip students with critical thinking and problem-solving
relationship that helps young professionals at IFIM College gain from diversified experiences, wisdom and knowledge skills. The programme will facilitate students to develop research-oriented thinking which will enable
provided by industry leaders. Mentoring fosters a sense of bonding that builds reciprocal relationship over the period them to thrive and innovate in today’s fast changing business environment. Students will pursue the
between mentors and mentees. research incubation course in groups of three and will be tagged to a Faculty mentor, based on their
specializations and a research mentor.
By the end of the course, students will be able to read research papers independently, conduct literature
review, identify research gaps, collect primary/secondary data, perform data analysis and perform the
interpretation of the data analysis. Students will be expected to publish at least one original
research paper to a peer reviewed research journal (with Scopus/Web of Science indexing) or an
International Conference.
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LIFE AT IFIM
AURA THE ANNUAL FEST KANYATHON 2019
INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (IIP)
IFIM’s unique Internship projects have been very well received by recruiters across industries for its unmatched
exposure and valuable on-the-job learning. Over the years, students are being benefited from the internship for its
practical edge and industry experience.
IFIM College provides opportunities for students from MBA and UG programmes with reputed brands which enables them
to deep dive into the ground reality of real business. Pursuing internship also gives the students the extra edge to
become more mature and handle the official activities in a professional manner. We also witness 40% of conversions
into final selects through internship and live projects.
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LIFE AT IFIM STUDENT CLUBS
INTERNATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST IFIM FESTIVAL IGNITE CULTURAL CLUB TOASTMASTERS CLUB
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INFRASTRUCTURE NSS AT IFIM COLLEGE
HOSTEL LIBRARY SELFLESS SERVICE
The National Service Scheme popularly known as NSS was established at IFIM College in the year 2014 as a funded unit
consisting of 100 volunteers with necessary approval from Bangalore University. The motto of NSS is “Not Me But You”,
which reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service. The broad objective of the NSS unit
is to inculcate the habit and spirit of social service amongst our students. Admission to NSS is open to all the students.
Participation in NSS carries weightage in the Internal Assessment and any student can enrol. Activities under NSS are
conducted throughout the year and the NSS volunteers take immense interest in each one of these.
A special camp of 7 days’ duration is organized in an adopted village with some specific projects involving local
communities. Outreach programmes of one or two days are organized to help students to involve themselves in the needs
and problems of the community. Conducting awareness cum sensitization programmes such as Legal Empowerment,
Anti-Drugs Movement, AIDS, Stressing the Importance of Voting, etc. Other activities of NSS include Blood Donation,
Planting Saplings, Cleanliness Drives, Environmental Protection, Health Camps, Literacy Programmes, etc.
The NSS unit of the college organizes periodic blood donation camps in the campus in collaboration with Youth Red Cross
wing of the college and a large number of students donate their blood. Our NSS volunteers attend National
Integration Camp organized by Bangalore University. Students also get opportunities to participate in the Republic
FINANCE LAB CLASSROOM-INTERACTION Day parade in Delhi representing NSS of Bangalore University. The college recognizes the importance of NSS activities and
ensures all support NSS.
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IFIM PLACEMENT STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
CENTRE FOR CONTINUOUS EMPLOYABILITY I really like the placement process of our college, everyone is working really hard for all
students so that they could get easily placed in best companies, I was lucky that I got placed
The Centre for Continuous Employability assists students with career counselling, mentoring, placements and in our first ever placement drive at EY Technologies. I Express my gratitude towards IFIM
internships, in addition to managing alumni, corporate relations and innovations in executive education. The college and all the professors who helped me to enhance my skill set and for their guidance to
Centre for Continuous Employability (CCE) considers the ‘Placement Process’ sacrosanct and extends all support to crack the opportunity to work with EY as a Tax analyst.
ensure that students are given the right opportunity to streamline their career interests with the opportunities available.
The CCE team continuously endeavors to ensure IFIM comes up with the best placements and becomes the most favored
destination for recruiters. Shreya Sinha
BBA (2016-19).
IFIM not only ensures that all of its students are good in academics but also focuses on
training us to become corporate ready. In order to give us hands on experience, our college
has introduced a program called Industry Internship program (IIP). Just a year ago I was
lucky enough to get an internship in TATA Motors, Mumbai. I had an amazing and fruitful
experience while working for the TATA group, which in turn has boosted my confidence as It
made me realize my capabilities and to focus on the skills required in the Industry. Time spent
during IIP has made me a better version of myself. IFIM gives us such opportunities every
semester. Each semester you get to intern in such prestigious organizations not only in India
but also Globally.
Disclaimer: A few logos of organizations have been shown for ease of recognition and recall; the logos are the exclusive
Soumali Chakraborty
B. Com.
property of the respective organizations and no violation of IPR is intended or implied.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA A few words about the IFIM college: When I joined here in IFIM I was overwhelmed. But soon
I realized that I had the best faculties and the management who provided support and
guidance for our betterment. Infact, IFIM faculty are very co-operative which helped me a lot.
IFIM College looks for candidates with intellectual curiosity coupled with a desire to stretch in a rigorous academic The uniqueness in the curriculum set by the IFIM college is something that helps every student
programme as well as personal qualities to contribute in many activities of the college. The potential to succeed as a to recognize his/her area of interest and my college supported it through various student
leader in a competitive and global business environment is also central to its admissions criteria. IFIM welcomes applicants driven programs such as Aura, Sports, Kanyathon etc. If you want to experience a wonderful
regardless of religion, gender or financial status with an aim to build an exciting, dynamic and diverse student community. college life coupled with academic excellence, I will certainly recommend IFIM as the best
college.
Course Duration Eligibility* Selection Process
BBA / B. Com Candidates should have passed XII standard/PUC or • Essay writing
Akshay Mathew
3 Years equivalent as prescribed by Bangalore University B. Com.
BCA / BA(JPE) • Personal Interview
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