BCom with CMA: Eligibility, Admission, Top Colleges, Syllabus, Jobs and Scope 2023

BCom with CMA (Certified Management Accountant) enables the students to obtain substantial fundamental knowledge of various financial and management accounting subjects while pursuing BCom.

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Students after completing their 10+2 with any subject (Science/Commerce/Arts) are eligible to apply for BCom with CMA Courses. ICWAI is the only exam that is conducted for providing admission in CMA courses at different levels such as- Foundation course, Intermediate course and final course.

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The average fees of BCom with CMA courses vary from one institute to another. However, the average fee ranges from INR 6,000 - 3.8 Lacs.

Impact Institute of Management Studies, Jain University and Christ University are some of the reputed institutes that offer BCom with CMA.

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This course enables students to obtain CMA which is globally recognized, advanced and highest level of certification in management. It also helps in improvement of the learning process of students by acquiring knowledge in new areas rather than concentrating in the same subjects, which are covered in the education scheme of the CMA Course.

Graduates get hired to various job profiles such as- Finance and Accounting Managers within companies, Budgeting Managers, Investment Manager, Costing Manager, Payable Manager or Receivable Manager, Portfolio/ Fund Manager , Financial Controllers, Treasurer, Chief Finance Officer etc.

Top recruiting areas of getting placements are- Banks & Financial Services, Consulting, IT, Retail, Pharma, Manufacturing [basically, any US-based MNC in India etc.

The average salary package for BCOM with CMA graduates ranges from 4.5- 8 Lakh per annum.

After completion of BCOM of CMA course graduates can pursue post graduation in relevant fields or MBA as well.

BCom with CMA: Course Highlights

Particulars	BCom with CMA
Course level	Graduate
Duration	Min. 3 years Max. 6 years
Full form	Bachelor of Commerce with Certified Management Accountant
Eligibility	10+2 passed from a recognized board.
Course Fees	INR 6,000- 3.8 Lacs.
Average Starting Salary Package	INR 4.5-8 LPA
Top Recruiters	AXA Insurance, Philips, Qualcomm, Grant Thornton, Metlife Inc., Electronic Arts, Alexion, National Information Services, EXL Service, Citrin Cooperman, TE Connectivity etc.
Job Profile	Budgeting Managers, Investment Manager, Costing Manager, Payable Manager or Receivable Manager etc.

Admission Process

BCom with CMA: Admission Process

In general, admissions to many top colleges are done by entrance tests, exam pattern and registration details are given below

Fill application form: By visiting websites of the respective colleges read the instructions well for filling the form correctly.
Documents required: The filling form required Various documents such as Aadhaar card, pan card,photographs, bachelor degree mark sheet etc.
Recheck before final submit: Before final submitting the admission form make sure your form hasn't any errors.
Make payment: After filling admission form payment of fees would be done via online mode.
Print confirmation slip: After making payment print out the final confirmation page for future reference.
Download admit card: Download admit card clearly approximately 2-3 days before exam.
Attend Counselling: After completing exam and releasing result candidates have to participate in counselling for the selection of institutes/colleges.

Eligibility Criteria

BCom with CMA Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission in BCom with CMA course should have 10 + 2 or its equivalence and Registration in CMA Foundation Course.

Level Name	Eligibility	Course Fee
CMA Foundation	Candidates must have qualified 10+2 Graduates can directly apply for CMA Intermediate.	INR 4000
CMA Intermediate	Students must have passed 10+2 They must have completed CMA Foundation Course Candidates who have qualified ICSI Foundation or ICAI Intermediate can apply for this course Applicants will have to complete CSS for 3 days and Computer Training for 100 hours.	INR 20,000
CMA Final	Candidates who have passed CMA intermediate can apply	INR 17,000

What is required to earn CMA certification?

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or a related professional certification
Two continuous years of professional experience in management accounting or financial management, which can be completed after passing the exam, but are required as a final step to certification
Passing Parts 1 and 2 of the CMA exam.
Active membership in IMA (Institute of Management Accountants).

Entrance Exams

BCom with CMA: Entrance Exams

The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India conducts an ICMAI exam for offering CMA course admission in india.

ICMAI: This exam is conducted for providing admission in CMA courses at different levels such as- Foundation course, Intermediate course and final course.

CMA Level	Particulars	December Cycle	June Cycle
CMA Foundation	Application Period	August 10, 2022 - November 13, 2022	February 10, 2023 - To be Announced
	Exam Date	January 21, 2023 & January 23, 2023	To be Announced
	Result Declaration	January 31, 2023	To be Announced
CMA Intermediate	Application Period	August 10, 2022 - November 5, 2022	To be Announced
	Exam Date	January 5, 2023 to January 12, 2023	To be Announced
	Result Declaration	March 17, 2023	To be Announced
CMA Final	Application Period	August 10, 2022 - November 5, 2022	To be Announced
	Exam Date	January 5, 2023 to January 12, 2023	To be Announced
	Result Declaration	March 17, 2023	To be Announced

Exam Pattern

CMA Exam Pattern

The CMA exam is fully computerized(online mode) and is available at hundreds of prometric centers around the world.
Candidates can take the exam 6 months out of the 12 each year.
There are two parts in the exam. Each part is 3 hours long for 100 multiple choice questions.
The second section is essay writing . Candidates will be given 30 minutes for each of the two essays. Total testing duration is 4 hours.
Candidates must pass at least 50% of the first (i.e. multiple choice) section in order to advance to the essay questions. They can use any time remaining from the multiple choice questions towards the essay portion.
The exam is held in three examination windows in a year namely Jan & Feb/May & June/ Sept & Oct.
The total marks per paper is 500, and minimum passing is 362 marks and minimum 72%.

Tips to Clear CMA Exam

Plan creation: Create a plan by analysing previous year papers to which chapters or topics you are strong or weak .Collect the detailed information of the syllabus of the exam which you have to study for the exam.
Identify easy and weak areas: Mark the subjects that are easy and difficult for you and manage your time in an effective way.
Practice mock tests: Solve previous year papers and improve the mistakes you have made during attempting the paper.
Analyse practice paper: Candidates are advised/suggested to do more mock tests as it gives them a better idea about the type of questions and the difficulty level asked in the exam.
Work on time management: The main focus while doing mock tests is to focus on time management skills so that all the questions asked in the timing of the exam can be completed within time.

Top Colleges

BCom with CMA: Top Colleges

Some of the best colleges offering BCom with CMA course are given below in table:

College name	Average Total Fees
Jain University	INR 6.3 Lacs
Global Centre for Entrepreneurship and Commerce (GCEC), Jaipur	INR 2.98 Lacs
Impact Institute of Management Studies	INR 3.5 Lacs.
Christ University	INR 7.25 Lacs
Joseph's College of Commerce	INR 4.05 Lacs
Garden City University	INR 4.14 Lacs

BCom with CMA: How to Get Admission in A Good College?

Prepare seriously for the entrance exams as you can get a top college on the basis of these entrance examinations scores.
Check the reviews and placement rates of colleges through visiting their websites. It will develop your confidence about taking admission in that particular college.
Prepare seriously for on-campus interviews required by various top colleges. Dress professionally and send thank you notes expressing your continued interest in their institution after the interview.
Understand the exam pattern and syllabus for the entrance test conducted by that particular college for which you are applying.
Each competitive exam is different from the others, so it is important to read the guidelines and process carefully before applying for the exam.
Planning a regular routine for a positive mindset. You should have a healthy diet, regular exercise, and drinking lots of water.
High scorers in entrance examinations got allotted to top most BCOM with CMA colleges in India.

Why BCom with CMA?

Some of the reasons to pursue BCOM with a CMA course are mentioned below.

High Demand: It is one of the most demanding and high paying career streams among the candidates who are interested to follow their passion.
Decent pay packages:Average packages for BCOM with CMA graduates are on the higher side for both private and public organizations.
Great Scope:BCOM with CMA course Syllabus is designed in such an effective way which helps the students to become technically strong, empowered to meet the challenges, and have a wide-ranging career.

Syllabus

BCom with CMA: Syllabus

Below given is the list of topics and subjects you will study during the course.

Environmental Studies	Business Law and goals
English Language learning	Business Mathematics and Statistics
Business Organization and Management	Business Administration
Financial Accounting	Language I
Income Tax Law and Practice	Cost Accounting
Business Communication	Language II
Company Law and tax planning	e-Commerce
Computer Applications in Business	Corporate Accounting

Job Prospects

BCom with CMA: Job Prospects

Job profiles	Average annual Salary
Financial Analyst	INR 4.1 Lacs
Certified Management Accountant	INR 5.1 Lacs
Financial Director	INR 36 Lacs
Chief Financial Officer	INR 35.1 Lacs

FAQs

BCom with CMA: FAQs

Ques. What are the various skills required for BCOM with a CMA course?

Ans.Some Skills such as strong communication skills, listening, creative thinking skills, Problem solving skills, Leadership, Managerial skills are required.

Ques. What is the best BCOM with CMA college in Bangalore?

Ans. Some colleges such as Jain University, Christ University are best BCOM with CMA course offering college in Bangalore.

Ques. Is doing BCOM with a CMA course a better option?

Ans. Definitely yes, It enhances the pay packages, skillsets of candidates and increases chances of getting hired by the top companies.

Ques. Can I get direct admission in universities for pursuing BCOM with a CMA course?

Ans. Yes, there are some universities/ colleges that provide direct admission for the course on the basis of merit.