The Department of Commerce, CHRIST (Deemed to be University)’s BSc (Accountancy and Analytics) Integrated Masters programme in association with Virginia Commonwealth University, USA, is an ‘Academic Acceleration Programme’ carefully designed for ambitious learners who after their undergraduate programme aspire to fast track their academic journey and aim for a greater level accomplishment (Honours) in addition to an overseas educational experience (Masters) within four years.
The Department of Commerce, CHRIST (Deemed to be University)’s BSc (Accountancy and Analytics) Integrated Masters programme in association with Virginia Commonwealth University, USA, is an ‘Academic Acceleration Programme' carefully designed for ambitious learners who after their undergraduate programme aspire to fast track their academic journey and aim for a greater level accomplishment (Honours) in addition to an overseas educational experience (Masters) within four years.
This three-plus one-year programme in Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Analytics has come to light by more than a decade long-lasting partnership between CHRIST (Deemed to be University) and Virginia Commonwealth University (www.vcu.edu) to facilitate a cost-effective integrated Masters programme in four years with a lucrative post qualification job permit.
In comparison to the traditional route of pursuing a Masters degree from a foreign University after completing undergraduate studies in India, this unique integrated Master’s programme offers a competitive cost advantage stemming from the extensive experience gained through the partnership between the two universities and their expertise in delivering the integrated +1 programme.
The student enrolled in the programme of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Analytics shall complete three years of the undergraduate programme at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore Central Campus, and for the fourth year, the student shall study overseas with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, Virginia, USA and shall earn Post graduate degree in “Master of Accountancy (M.ACC.), concentration in Data Analytics or Master of Decision Analytics (MDA), concentration in Accounting Analytics.
Students who successfully complete the three plus one integrated Master’s programme shall be awarded the BSc (Accountancy and Analytics) (Honours) degree from CHRIST University, Bangalore, in addition to the respective post graduate degree awarded by VCU.
The BSc (Accountancy and Analytics) programme prepares students for a wide array of career opportunities in the ever-evolving financial and business landscape cutting across emerging fields of Accounting, Auditing, Decision making and Data Analytics. Having select courses taught by international faculty enriches the classroom experience by bringing diverse perspectives and insights.
Thus, this unique programme, fast-tracks one’s academic journey, gives international exposure, increases international job prospects and prepares an individual for two highly sought after skills -Accounting and Analytics in a cost-effective way.
knowledge of core disciplines of commerce to support strategic decision-making.
Accounting skills to analyse the financial position of a business.
Analytical skills and techniques to evaluate financial data, conduct financial analysis, and make informed business decisions.
Appropriate knowledge to be future leaders in the professional business community and the public sector for students who wish to specialize in the areas of accounting/information systems, auditing, financial reporting and accounting/other fields of business.
Multi-disciplinary skills to gain a deeper understanding of concepts, drive new business initiatives and solve complex problems creatively
Skills from the disciplines of Statistics, Mathematics and Science to utilize advanced methods of data analysis for business decision-making
Applicants may apply online for the programme from 8th December 2023 on the University website till the date of applications officially closing.
Applications for each programme will close approximately a week before the scheduled selection process.
All applicants must visit the page: https://app.christuniversity.in and register by entering NAME (as printed on Class 10 Marks Card), EMAIL-ID and set a password.
(The email id and mobile number provided will be used for sending confirmation and application status-update messages). An applicant can apply for as many programmes using the same ID as long as the prescribed eligibility criteria for the specific programme is fulfilled.
(After payment if you do not receive the 9 (Nine) digit application number, then your application process is incomplete, and payment will go in for refund process. The refund will take about 15 working days and must be checked with your bank).
The University does not authorise any third party/individual to conduct selection process or offer/process admission on its behalf.
Receiving SMS/Email from unauthorized/unknown sources promising/confirming admissions.
Applicants interacting with such sources will be doing so at their own risk.
Produce evidence of passing the qualifying examination in English medium or have IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5 or TOEFL (paper) 550, TOEFL (computer) of 213 or TOEFL (IBT) of 79 scores
Intensive Certificate course in English Language (Full Time) conducted from March to May each year or One Semester Certificate course in English Language (Part Time) conducted after regular class hours from June to December.
Note: The International Student category fee structure is binding for the full duration of the programme and cannot be transferred /changed in between.
Candidates from the above listed categories having pursued Indian Educational qualification and who may have applied under the Indian States Category will have to pay the International Student Category Fee. The decision of the Admission committee is final.
Candidates seeking admission through International Student category (Foreign Nationals/PIO/OCI) will have a separate application process, with the following options to apply for any programme at Christ University.
Online Application form
Email ID for any clarifications: isc.admission@christuniversity.in
Students are welcome to apply under the Non Resident Indian category for the programmes offered by the University.
Students who fall under any of the following classifications can apply under NRI Student category and be liable to pay the fees applicable to the category for the entire duration of the programme.
Admission to all programmes is based on academic achievement and CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Selection Process. Candidates should submit the final results of class 12 on or before August 30th of the admission year.
Applicants must read through the Selection process, Fee Structure and other details under the preferred programme given on our website before proceeding with the application process.
Selection process results will be available on https://app.christuniversity.in Selected candidates will receive an E-Offer of admission. The offer will be valid up to the date mentioned in the Offer of admission.
All selected candidates must note that admission is provisional and subject to University rules.
Selected candidates must download the offer of admission on the ‘Application Status’ link on the University website.
An undertaking for pending original documents unavailable currently [applicable only for candidates writing/passing their exam in March – June – 2024], must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. These documents must be submitted on or before 30 August 2024.
Failure to submit the pending documents will be treated as unsuccessful in the qualifying examination or considered “Not Eligible” and admission will be terminated from CHRIST (Deemed to be University) without any claim.
All admitted students must open an account at South Indian Bank, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Branch as part of the admission process and must carry relevant ID proof (Aadhar Card and Pan Card).
The University ID card is a smart card, which is both an ID cum ATM card with a chip containing the student personal details. All transactions within the University campus after commencement of classes, including fee payment will be processed only through this card. It is also an access card for Library and other restricted places.
Selected candidates who fall under International student category (ISC) should register with the Foreigner Regional Registration Officer (FRRO / FRO) of the Local Police in Bengaluru, India within 14 working days from the date of admission or arriving in Bengaluru.
For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:
The Office of Admissions,
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,
Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone
+91 92430 80800
+91 80 4012 9400
Email IDs
Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA
CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003
Phone
1800-123-3212
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone
+91 080 4655 1306
+91 080 4655 1306
Email
admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA
CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra
Phone
1800-123-2009
Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)
For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:
APRIL ENTRANCE TEST TIMINGS (IST) : 09:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 03:30 PM
Eligibility for the programme is a pass with a minimum of 70% at the +2 level (Karnataka PUC / ISC / CBSE / State Boards) from the streams of Commerce, Science, Arts and Humanities from any recognised Board in India. Candidates writing the +2 examinations in March-May 2024 may apply with their class X and XI marks. Students pursuing an International curriculum must note that eligibility is according to AIU stipulations: Applicants pursuing IB curriculum must have 3 HL and 3 SL with 24 credits. Applicants pursuing GCE / Edexcel must have a minimum of 3 A levels with a grade not less than C.
Year | # Karnataka | Other Indian States | NRI | SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN | Other Foreign Nationals | Time of Payment |
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1 |
260,000 INR |
280,000 INR |
390,000 INR |
5,600 USD |
6,200 USD |
Within seven days of the declaration of the Selection Process Result |
2 |
260,000 INR |
280,000 INR |
390,000 INR |
5,600 USD |
6,200 USD |
On or before March 15, 2025 |
3 | 260,000 INR | 280,000 INR | 390,000 INR | 5,600 USD | 6,200 USD | On or before March 15, 2026 |
4 | 330,000 INR | 350,000 INR | 490,000 INR | 7,000 USD | 8,000 USD | On or before March 15, 2027 |
# The fee for Karnataka domicile students, as indicated in the table, is the actual fee payable and excludes the scholarship amount.
(The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category).
The programme “Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Analytics” has a diligently crafted curriculum that covers topics such as Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Taxation, Auditing, Business Analytics, Data Mining, Predictive Modelling and Decision Making in a three-plus one-year horizon. Special attention has been given to the consideration of the fourth-year program structure offering courses in Accounting and Analytics. The M.ACC programme provides one year of Optional Practical Training (OPT), paving the way for international internship /placement opportunities with Big Four accounting and auditing firms, regional firms, nonprofit organizations and government organizations in the USA. On the other hand, MDA is a STEM category degree that provides students with three years of Optional Practical Training (OPT), enabling international internships and placements in the USA. Students can get access to the detailed programme structure of the fourth-year program at VCU by visiting the links mentioned below: Link 1: Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.), concentration in data analytics – VCU Business – Virginia Commonwealth University Link 2: Decision Analytics Weekend Program – VCU Business – Virginia Commonwealth University.
BSc (Accountancy and Analytics) Programme Structure |
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I Semester (Applicable to 2024 batch) |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Course Type |
No. of Hrs |
Marks |
Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
English |
AEC |
30 |
50 |
2 |
|
Intermediate Accounting I |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
COM102-1 |
Business Economics |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
COM101-1 |
Legal Aspects of Business |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
|
Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary |
IDC/MDC |
45 |
100 |
3 |
|
Spreadsheet for Business (Submission Paper) |
SEC |
45 |
100 |
3 |
|
HED |
VAC |
15 |
— |
1 |
|
Environmental Studies |
VAC |
15 |
— |
1 |
COM001-1 |
Introduction to Accountancy |
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
550 |
22 |
II Semester (Applicable to 2024 batch) |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Course Type |
No. of Hrs |
Marks |
Credits |
|
English |
AEC |
30 |
50 |
2 |
COM101-2 |
Practices of Banking and Insurance |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
|
Intermediate Accounting II |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
|
Python Programming for Analytics |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
COM102-2 |
Corporate Law and Administration |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
|
Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary |
IDC/MDC |
45 |
100 |
3 |
|
Data Visualization and Dashboarding (Submission Paper) — AFA |
SEC |
45 |
100 |
3 |
|
HED |
VAC |
15 |
— |
1 |
|
Indian Constitution |
VAC |
15 |
— |
1 |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
650 |
26 |
Internship of 4 credits (two months) in case of exit |
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III Semester |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Course Type |
No. of Hrs |
Marks |
Credits |
|
Language |
AEC |
30 |
50 |
2 |
|
Financial System & Services |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
|
Machine Learning Models for Business – – AFA |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
|
Business Statistics and Mathematics |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
|
Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary (Swayam) |
IDC/MDC |
45 |
100 |
3 |
|
Community Engagement (Service Learning) |
SEC (L+P) |
60 |
100 |
3 |
|
HED |
VAC |
15 |
— |
1 |
|
Yoga and mental well-being |
VAC |
15 |
— |
1 |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
550 |
22 |
IV Semester |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Course Type |
No. of Hrs |
Marks |
Credits |
|
Language |
AEC |
30 |
50 |
2 |
|
Econometric Time-series Analysis |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
|
Taxation – I |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
|
Cost Accounting |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
|
Entrepreneurship (Submission Paper) |
Core |
30 |
50 |
2 |
|
HED |
VAC |
15 |
— |
1 |
|
Healthful Living |
VAC |
15 |
— |
1 |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
400 |
18 |
Internship of 4 credits (two months) in case of exit |
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V Semester |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Course Type |
No. of Hrs |
Marks |
Credits |
|
Research Methodology |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
|
Taxation – II |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
|
Management Accounting and Performance Analysis |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
|
Corporate Finance |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
|
Internship Project |
VOC |
30 |
50 |
2 |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
450 |
18 |
VI Semester |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Course Type |
No. of Hrs |
Marks |
Credits |
|
Auditing as per GAAS |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
|
DBMS & SQL |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
|
International Taxation |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
|
Investment Analysis and Portfolio management |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
|
Accounting Analytics |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
500 |
20 |
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