FACULTY OF COMMERCE (Formerly Known as SMPIC) NAAC Accredited
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE B.COM. (HONS.) THREE YEARS (SIX SEMESTERS) DEGREE PROGRAMME
(Globally relevant curriculum specially designed for the aspirants of the professional courses like C.A., C.S., C.M.A., M.B.A. and Overseas studies)
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Dear Prospective Student,
Greetings from GLS University!
At GLS University, we believe that it is not a crisis, but our response to it that defines us.
The COVID-19 global pandemic represents the most serious public health challenge that our country and the world have faced in a century. GLS University has been working tirelessly not only to help mitigate the effects of this crisis on the university community, but also to alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable members of society.
Our constant concern from the beginning of the crisis has been the health, welfare and 1) first and foremost, to protect the health of our students to the best extent possible safety of the entire GLS University community. To this end we have taken a number of significant operational decisions. 2) to provide all of our students with an excellent academic experience
Whilst we all are adapting to new norms of maintaining social distancing; GLS I want to provide a strong assurance that we shall be doing everything possible to University is investing heavily into world-class ONLINE platforms and Learning safeguard the health of our community through fulfillment of all norms & safeguards in a Technologies that will ensure that the education delivery continues uninterrupted. This campus and to maintain our high standards of excellence in teaching and learning. initiative would put our university at par with the leading global universities that have No matter what, we are committed to educating all of our students in the upcoming new adopted to high-tech educational innovations enabling us in doing all academic tasks academic year, in VIRTUAL classrooms, and beyond the classroom. We are committed to a ONLINE such as: safe and enriching educational experience. We are committed to you.
1) Conduct and Record Online Virtual Video Lectures Sudhir Nanavati 2) Arranging Online Exams, Presentations, Quizzes and Assignments President, GLS University 3) Enabling Online Group or Collaborative work 4) Online Query resolution 5) Online Grading, Feedback and Announcement of Results
GLS University and on behalf of my staff members, we ensure a smooth educational journey during your programme tenure at GLS University.
As one of the most respected and long-standing institutions in Gujarat, GLS University has taken its responsibility very seriously. From donating Rs. 51 lakhs to the CM's Relief Fund, a comprehensive student benefit scheme/ scholarship for all deserving and needy students to reduce their financial hardship, special scholarship for COVID-19 affected students for the academic year 2020-21, GLS University is doing its bit in line with our motto of “Learn, Love, Serve”.
While there is still a lot of uncertainty about the coming months, our plans for the next academic year are based on two principles that remain completely certain:
01 GLS UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF COMMERCE
GLS University is a statutory state private university established by an Act of B.Com. (Hons.) Three Years (Six Semesters) Degree Programme of 144 Gujarat State Assembly. GLS University is set up with the vision to benchmark credits global standards of education and create path breaking programmes in the Faculty of Commerce (B. Com. Hons.), established in 1999, one of the flagship self- areas of strategic importance not only to the country but also across the world. financed (NAAC accredited) institutes of Gujarat Law Society, GLS University imparts UG The university is all set to initiate various innovative programmes in diverse & PG programs in Commerce. Under the UG programs it offers B. Com. and B.Com. areas of Management, Information Technology, Communications, Social (Hons.) course and under the PG program it offers the M.Com course. With recognitions Sciences, Commerce etc. Besides the existing B.Com., B.Com. (Hons.), at National and International levels, the institute has won many awards and accolades. M.Com., BBA, MBA, BCA and MCA programmes, GLSU has also introduced B. Faculty of Commerce holds an amazing distinction of organizing two international Design, M. Design, IMBA and IMSc (IT). GLSU’s strong research focus is conferences in collaboration with CIMA, UK, at Sri Lanka in 2017 and at Kuala Lumpur, reflected in its research degrees such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. GLS and GLSU have Malaysia in 2019. Faculty of Commerce provides a strong foundation level understanding promoted its incubator LEAF, supported by Department of Science and of Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Law & Management studies which will be helpful for Technology, Government of India. With a rich legacy of nine decades and a further studies such as CA, CS, CMA, CPA, MBA etc. The institute fosters well balanced passionate commitment to excellence in education, GLS University is poised to and multi-dimensional personality of students, encompassing intellectual, social, physical, become Gujarat’s first globally relevant university delivering high quality moral, emotional and aesthetic aspects. This quest for excellence is reflected in the education at affordable cost. accolades won by students in academic, sports and cultural activities & competitions held at an inter- college, inter university, national as well as international levels.
To be a vibrant and innovative centre for education, to equip students with knowledge and skills, inculcate values, identify hidden talents, RECOGNITION provide opportunities for students to realize their full potential and thus VISION shape them into future leaders, entrepreneurs and above all good • 'Asia's Most Trusted Brand – 2018 & 2019' in Education sector. Awarded by human beings and ideal citizens for their own as well as social INTERNATIONAL BRAND CONSULTING upliftment. CORPORATION, USA. • India's No - 1 BRAND in Education -2016. Awarded by INTERNATIONAL BRAND CONSULTING CORPORATION, USA. • 3rd “Top Emerging Commerce College” of Contributing to society through promotion of teaching, learning and the Nation by 'India Today' Survey. MISSION knowledge and thus, strengthening the cultural fabric of the nation. • Accredited by NAAC (Bangalore), AAA (Govt. of Gujarat) & ISO 9001:2008 Certified Institute. 02 WHY STUDY B.COM. (HONS.) AT FACULTY OF COMMERCE, GLS UNIVERSITY ?
GLS University, a rapidly growing private university focuses on research led, future oriented development of new generation leaders in Commerce, Management, Entrepreneurship, Banking, Finance and Insurance Industry.
WE MOULD MINDS & SHAPE CAREERS 01 02 03 04 05 06
Rich Legacy Industry Rigorous Skill Experienced International of Relevant, Assessment Based and Well Collaborations 9 Decades Progressive Methodology Learning Qualified Curriculum Faculty
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External Impactful Effective Holistic Strong State of Certification Pedagogy Mentoring of Development of and Active the Art Courses Students by Students Placement Infrastructure Faculty Assistance
03 UNIQUE LEARNING INITIATIVES
Current Case Seminars Affairs Studies/ Book and Sessions Practical Review Presentations Relevant Class Room to the Syllabi Exercises
Tutorial Role Skill Interaction Classes/ Plays & Development with Remedial Group Programs Entrepreneurs Classes Discussions
Industrial Different Different Training & Clubs to Workshops to Industrial Research Fill the Gap Hone the and Projects for Between Latent Talent Educational Practical Theory and of Students Visits Practices Exposure
04 NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL Asia's Most COLLABORATIONS ACCOLADES Trusted Brand
“INDIA'S No. 1 Brand" Healthy Campus Award Awarded as The Most India's 3rd Top in Best Commerce by Narcotics Valued Institutional Emerging College Colleges Control Bureau Partner Emerging by 'India Today' (Education) Market by CIMA,UK Magazine
Ranked among ISO 9001:2008 NAAC Accredited Accredited by the top 50 Colleges Certified Institute Institute 'AAA', KCG of the Nation by Govt. of Gujarat. 'India Today'
05 WIDENING HORIZONS Scale the breadth of the horizon with a gamut of para-academic clubs and workshops.
Management English & Reading Economics Club Statistics Club Club Club
Forum for Swami Enigma- Theatre Gandhian Vivekanand A Quiz Club Workshop Philosophy Study Circle
Music Photography Folk - Dance Sports Workshop Workshop Workshop
Western Dance Fine Arts Career CSR Activities and Grooming Workshop Counselling Cell Workshop
06 COURSE STRUCTURE
B.COM. (HONS.) Three Years (Six Semesters) Undergraduate Degree Programme. Total Credits – 144 (24 credits per semester)
SEMESTER I SEMESTER II
SUBJECT CREDIT SUBJECT CREDIT CORE COURSES CORE COURSES • Financial Accounting-1 4 • Financial Accounting-2 4 • Business Statistics 4 • Research Methodology 4 • Perspectives of Management-1 4 • Perspectives of Management-2 4 • English Proficiency & Business Communication-1 4 • English Proficiency & Business Communication-2 4 ELECTIVE COURSE (ANY ONE) 4 ELECTIVE COURSE (ANY ONE) 4 • Corporate Accounting-1 • Corporate Accounting-2 • Principles of Banking • Principles of Insurance • Financial Management-1 • Financial Management-2 FOUNDATION COURSE 2 FOUNDATION COURSE 2 • Environmental Studies • Indian Constitution SOFT SKILLS (ANY ONE) 2 SOFT SKILLS (ANY ONE) 2 • Professional Skills & Corporate Etiquettes • Tally Accounting • Event Management • Introduction to IT & MS Office • Language and Creativity • Customer Care
07 OPPORTUNITIES AT FACULTY OF COMMERCE KNOWLEDGE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES CIMA– UK Faculty of Commerce on International Platform CIMA and Faculty of Commerce have launched a study centre in the Faculty of Commerce campus that will offer CIMA qualification to the students. Apart from B.Com. (Hons.) Degree, we provide an opportunity to pursue professional qualification of CGMA. CIMA has a joint venture with the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) to establish the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation.
ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) ACCA is the world's fastest growing and leading international accountancy organisation. An ACCA qualification gives you comprehensive finance knowledge and skills that open up a wide range of career opportunities across industries around the world. With its core values of diversity, innovation, accountability and integrity, it makes you one of the most sought after finance professionals in the world. International Conference in collaboration with CIMA, UK
Certificate Course in Banking & Insurance A Certi cate Course in Banking & Insurance is offered to make students ready for the job market in the fi Banking & Insurance sector as soon as they complete graduation. This course is designed not only to strike a balance between theoretical and practical aspects of modern Banking & Insurance services but also to prepare them to face various competitive examinations like IBPS and IRDA related to banking and insurance sectors. Colombo, Kuala Lampur, Sri Lanka (2017) Malaysia (2019) Certificate Course in English A Certi cate Course in English to build confidence of students to communicate effectively in English. The fi GLS University Students at International Universities students are trained exhaustively for the advanced English Proficiency Skills and at the end of the course they appear for the test conducted by University of Cambridge.
International Immersion Programme GLS University has entered into 17 foreign collaborations with leading academic institutions of various countries like UK, USA, NZ, Germany, Canada, Russia, Italy, Dubai, Australia to provide global exposure to
the students. GLS University aims to foster globally connected research and scholarship through Student- USA Dubai Exchange Programme, Organizing Conferences, Joint Research & Visiting Faculty Arrangements
08 CAMPUS AT A GLANCE
Faculty of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) located at the heart of the city, equipped with modern infrastructural facilities imparting quality education.
GLS Auditorium Gymnasium
Library Sports Facility Canteen
09 ACADEMICS Hon. Chief Minister Shri Vijay bhai Rupani the Chief Guest • CIMA Rankers of National Conference - Bindiya Jesani of Sem-6 secured AIR-2 in Operational Level. addressing the delegates. - Mit Kheskani of Sem-6 secured AIR-3 in Operational Level. • CA/CS Rankers- - Devansh Shah secured AIR-1 in CPT examination. - Ruchit Vakharia of Sem-4 secured AIR-6 in CA Intermediate examination. - Rachit Shah of Sem-4 secured AIR-24 in CA Intermediate examination. - Yash Chokshi of Sem-6 secured AIR-46 in CA Intermediate examination. - Vishnuvardhan Iyer of Sem-4 secured AIR-21 in CS Foundation examination. Seminar under 'Swami - Khushi Jain of Sem-4 secured AIR-22 in CS Foundation examination. Vivekanand Study Circle' - Chirag Virwani of Sem-6 secured AIR-48 in CA Foundation examination. • Heena Navani of M.Com. Sem-4 successfully Qualified for UGC- NET. • College Publications - ‘Prism’- Annual College Magazine - ‘College Mirror’- College Newsletter • Our Students have secured admission in some of the prestigious institutions like IIMs and other Institutes of international repute. Industrial Visit to • Orientation Programme for new entrants Amul Chocolate Plant • ‘Readathon Competition’ – Best Reader of the Year Award • “Manthan: A Thought Provoking Mission”–An Inter-Class Elocution Competition • Guest Lectures by Scholars & Experts from Industry • Case Study in various subjects. • Academic Seminars for faculty and students on varied topics like GST, Financial Planning and Investment, Awareness of Cashless Transactions in India, Emerging Technology of Virtual Reality, E-Commerce etc. Release of 'College Mirror' • Academic Workshops on Personality Development, Professional Communication - College Newsletter Competencies etc. • Educational and Industrial Visits to Mundra, AMUL, IRMA, IIM etc. • Interaction with Parents • Accounting Talent Hunt
10 ACADEMIC PLUS
• International Conference on “Global Accounting, International Taxation and Impact on Economy” in collaboration with CIMA, UK, in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia. • National Conference on “Creativity, Innovation and Technology For Sustainable Growth and Development of Indian Economy.” • Management Week and Gandhian Week. • ‘Innovision’ – A National Level Management Fest • ‘Arthshastrotsav 2020’- A State Level Ecofest Oath for Cashless Economy • Inter-collegiate Swami Vivekananda Elocution Competition. • Two Business Ideas were selected in an International Level Business Pitch Competition organized by Curtin University, Australia. • Overall Championship 1st Runner-up and cash prize of Rs. 40,000/- in 'MONETA 2019' (National Level Financial Management Festival at Mumbai). • Winner in Counter Strike in Cyber Shades 2020 organised by Faculty of Computer Technology(MCA) & Faculty of Computer Application & IT, GLS University. • Best C.L. Trophy & 1st Runner Up in Elocution in ‘BE A BANKER’ (National Level Financial Management Festival at Mumbai). • Winners in various competitions at Vishleshan Plus 2019, The National Level Management Festival organized by Faculty of Business Administration (NRBBA). BEYOND ACADEMICS
I M Nanavati Inter College Sports Meet - Annual Cultural Festival. SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY (2015, 2016, 2017 & 2020). FACETS
DANCE & Winners at various inter-college competitions across Gujarat. Dhruvil Keswani - National level Gold, 42 State level Gold FASHION SHOW SKATING and several Silver and Bronze medals.
Manna Patel (International Women's U19 swimmer) FOLK Winners at all the major Garba Competitions across Gujarat. SWIMMING DANCE – Ranked No.1 in India.
Participated and won prizes at various National and State Ujjval Shah – Travelled from Kashmir to Kanyakumari on ADVENTURE THEATRE level competitions like 'INT, Mumbai and Gujarat Samachar bicycle completing 3500 kms. in 27 days to spread Drama Competition' and other national level competitions. SPORT awareness about health and fitness across India.
12 EXTENSION ACTIVITIES & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
PRAYAS – A CHARITY MISSION
• Christmas Celebration at School for Deaf and Dumb • Visit to Old Age Home • Visit to Children's cancer ward at GCRI • Visit to School for Blind - Andh Kanya Prakash Shala • Visit to Municipal school • Blanket distribution to the foot path dwellers during winter • Inviting the children of municipal schools to FOC for New Year Celebration.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMMES
• Blood Donation Camp • Cleanliness Drive • Tree Plantation Drive • Traffic Awareness & Road Safety Drive • The celebration of Days with Difference- No Vehicle Day, No Tobacco Day, Green Day, Tree Plantation Day. • Forest Camp • Annual Camp STUDENTS SUPPORT ‘çÿ¢ç¼Á¢’ – Career Carving Cell
• ‘çÿ¢ç¼Á¢’ – Career Carving Cell The Placement Cell at Faculty of Commerce offers the recruiters an access to the talented minds of the institute. The institute has developed a placement cell for • Scholarships for Meritorious & Needy Students conducting the unique placement process, which facilitates the best fit between • Collegiate Women Development Committee the students and the companies and helps both these stakeholders make well- • Celebration of ‘International Women’s Day’ by felicitating women achievers informed choices. The Placement • Student Representative Council (SRC) Cell of Faculty of Commerce provides students with employment • Internal Complaint Committee & Anti Ragging Committee opportunities, career counselling • Grievance Redressal Cell and valuable career development • Students and Faculty Exchange Programme services, including... • Class Counselling & Mentoring • Resume writing • Medical Check-up • Interview preparation
• Employer information
• Recruitment sessions
The institute provides 100% Placement assistance.
14 ILLUSTRIOUS ALUMNUS
FOC (Smpic) was the stepping stone to the ladder of success. From the first stage of SMPIC to the global recognition that we have achieved, we owe a lot to our Alma mater. Riya Subodh Pooja Gor Paresh Pahuja Dhwaj Haria Crowned ' India's 'Pratigya' Fame T.V. Azaan Akbar, Won many Billiards Next Top Model' & Actress, 'Kedarnath' second lead in Championships at Chosen as 'Face of film 'Tiger Zinda Hai', National and GLS University, Various International levels. 2018.' commercials
Abhishek Kamlesh Shambhav Manas Shah Badarshahi Karamchandani Chauhan T. V. Actor (Hamari Runners up at Director - Sales & Executive Director- Devrani – Star Plus National Level Marketing, HyFun Jade Blue Lifestyle Fame) ‘Dance Plus’ (Star Foods India Ltd. Plus)
Ashutosh Valani Vijayendra Parth Thakkar Kavish Panchal Founder BEARDO, Kumeria Music Director Played cricket for listed in ‘40 Under T.V. Actor (‘Naagin’ Gujjubhai the the U-19 West 40’ Fortune India – Colors T.V. Fame) Great, Sharto Lagu Zone team etc.
EMINENT PERSONALITIES AT FACULTY OF COMMERCE
Smt. Kamala Beniwal Shri Vijay Rupani Shri Bhupendrasinh Shri Surendra Sharma Shri Jayesh More Ms. Aishwarya Shri Abhishek Shah Former Governor Honorable Chief Minister, Chudasama Renowned Hasyakavi Actor- National award Majumdar Director- National award of Gujarat Gujarat State Education Minister, Winner 'Hellaro' Fame Renowned Singer Winner 'Hellaro' Fame Gujarat State. 15 ELIGIBILITY NORMS
Applicant must have passed the Gujarat Higher Secondary Education Board (GHSEB) / Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) / Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) or its equivalent examination under 10+2 pattern in Commerce stream with the following subjects. 1. English and Accountancy 2. Any one of the following a) Business Administration b) Economics c) Statistics
16 FACULTY OF COMMERCE IN MEDIA For Further Information Contact: Faculty of Commerce GLS Campus, Gate no. 8, Maradia Plaza Lane, Off C. G. Road, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad – 380006. 079 26440036, 9825444661, 9879500695, 9426396306, 9825470161, 9825007564
www.smpic.org