*Program Overview* 

*Degree*: Bachelor of Corporate Secretariat ship (BCS) / B.Com in Corporate Secretariat ship 

*Objective*: To equip students with expertise in corporate governance, compliance, company law, and administrative management, preparing them for roles such as corporate secretaries, governance officers, and compliance managers.

 

*Year 1: Foundation Courses* 

*Semester 1* 

1. *Introduction to Business Administration* 

   - Business environment, organizational structures, and management principles. 

2. *Principles of Accounting* 

   - Basics of financial accounting, ledgers, and balance sheets. 

3. *Business Communication* 

   - Professional writing, presentations, and stakeholder communication. 

4. *Introduction to Law* 

   - Fundamentals of legal systems, contracts, and corporate entities. 

5. *Economics for Business* 

   - Microeconomics, macroeconomics, and market dynamics. 

 

*Semester 2* 

1. *Company Law I* 

   - Formation of companies, memorandums, and corporate legal frameworks. 

2. *Corporate Governance Basics* 

   - Principles of governance, roles of directors, and board structures. 

3. *Financial Management* 

   - Budgeting, financial analysis, and working capital management. 

4. *Information Technology for Business* 

   - MS Office, ERP systems, and digital tools for corporate reporting. 

5. *Business Ethics* 

   - Ethical decision-making, CSR, and sustainability. 

 

*Year 2: Core Competencies* 

*Semester 3* 

1. *Company Law II* 

   - Shares, debentures, mergers, and corporate restructuring. 

2. *Corporate Compliance* 

   - Regulatory filings, SEBI/RBI guidelines, and statutory audits. 

3. *Taxation I (Direct Taxes) * 

   - Income tax, corporate tax, and tax planning. 

4. *Corporate Reporting* 

   - Drafting board reports, annual reports, and AGM documentation. 

5. *Human Resource Management* 

   - Employee laws, payroll, and labour compliance. 

 

*Semester 4* 

1. *Corporate Governance Advanced* 

   - Global governance standards (OECD, SOX), ESG frameworks. 

2. *Taxation II (Indirect Taxes) * 

   - GST, customs, and international taxation. 

3. *Risk Management* 

   - Identifying risks, compliance audits, and mitigation strategies. 

4. *Intellectual Property Rights* 

   - Trademarks, patents, and IP management. 

5. *Elective 1* (e.g., International Business Law or Digital Governance) 

 

*Year 3: Specialization & Practical Training* 

*Semester 5* 

1. *Mergers & Acquisitions* 

   - Due diligence, valuation, and legal procedures. 

2. *Corporate Finance* 

   - Capital structure, fundraising, and investment strategies. 

3. *Strategic Management* 

   - SWOT analysis, corporate strategy, and decision-making. 

4. *Elective 2* (e.g., Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code or Cybersecurity Law) 

5. *Internship I* 

   - 4–6 weeks with a corporate legal/finance department. 

 

*Semester 6* 

1. *Corporate Secretarial Practice* 

   - Board meetings, AGMs, and secretarial audits. 

2. *Dispute Resolution* 

   - Arbitration, mediation, and corporate litigation. 

3. *Elective 3* (e.g., Global Corporate Governance or Family Business Management) 

4. *Capstone Project* 

   - Real-world case study on governance/compliance challenges. 

5. *Internship II* 

   - 8–12 weeks in a corporate secretariat or governance firm. 

 

*Elective Courses* 

- International Business Law 

- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting 

- Digital Tools for Corporate Compliance 

- Entrepreneurship and Start-up Governance 

- Advanced Corporate Taxation 

 

*Skill Development & Certifications* 

- Workshops on drafting board resolutions and minutes. 

- Certification prep for *Chartered Secretary* (ICSI) or *Corporate Governance Professional*. 

- Moot courts and mock AGMs for practical experience.