Semester-wise Syllabus for M.Com in Banking & Insurance

Semester 1: Core Commerce & Financial Concepts

1. Advanced Financial Accounting

   • Accounting Standards

   • Corporate Financial Reporting

   • Mergers & Acquisitions

2. Business Economics

   • Micro & Macroeconomic Policies

   • Monetary & Fiscal Policies

   • Economic Reforms in Banking & Insurance

3. Quantitative Techniques for Business

   • Statistical Tools

   • Financial Mathematics

   • Data Analysis for Decision Making

4. Principles of Management & Organizational Behavior

   • Management Theories

   • Leadership & Motivation

   • Corporate Governance

5. Business Laws & Regulations

   • Contract Act, Negotiable Instruments Act

   • RBI Act, Banking Regulation Act

   • IRDAI Regulations

Semester 2: Banking & Financial Systems

1. Banking Theory & Practice

   • Functions of Banks

   • Retail & Corporate Banking

   • Digital Banking & Fintech

2. Financial Markets & Services

   • Capital Markets, Money Markets

   • Mutual Funds, Portfolio Management

   • Credit Rating & Risk Assessment

3. Insurance Principles & Practices

   • Types of Insurance (Life, General, Health)

   • Underwriting & Claims Management

   • Reinsurance

4. Risk Management in Banking & Insurance

   • Credit Risk, Market Risk, Operational Risk

   • Basel Norms & Solvency Regulations

5. Research Methodology in Commerce

   • Research Design, Data Collection

   • Statistical Tools for Analysis

Semester 3: Advanced Banking & Insurance

1. Central Banking & Monetary Policy

   • Role of RBI

   • Monetary Policy Tools

   • Inflation & Liquidity Management

2. International Banking & Finance

   • Forex Management

   • Trade Finance

   • SWIFT, LIBOR, International Banking Regulations

3. Life & General Insurance Management

   • Insurance Products & Pricing

   • Claims Settlement Process

   • Regulatory Framework (IRDAI)

4. Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management

   • Security Analysis

   • Derivatives & Hedging

   • Mutual Funds & Pension Plans

5. Elective (Choose One)

   • Digital Banking & Cybersecurity

   • Microfinance & Rural Banking

   • Marine & Aviation Insurance

Semester 4: Specializations & Project Work

1. Strategic Management in Banking & Insurance

   • Mergers & Acquisitions in BFSI

   • Risk & Compliance Strategies

2. Financial Derivatives & Risk Hedging

   • Futures, Options, Swaps

   • Hedging Strategies in BFSI

3. Corporate Restructuring & Valuation

   • Valuation Methods

   • Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC)

4. Dissertation/Project Work

   • Research on Banking/Insurance Sector

   • Case Studies & Analysis

5. Internship/Viva-Voce (Practical Exposure)