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BCom - Banking and Insurance

B.Com Banking and Insurance Degree is suited for students who want to take advantage of the fast growing financial services industry in India. It gives the student knowledge about the various aspects of Banking, Accounting, Banking Law, Insurance Law, and Insurance Risk & Insurance Regulations. Many students use the B.Com. Banking and Insurance degree as a stepping stone to an M.B.A. in Finance or in Actuarial Science but even without an M.B.A., the B.Com. Banking and Insurance degree is of great value to the student.

Eligibility for B.Com Banking and Insurance

The eligibility criterion for a B.Com Banking and Insurance degree is a passing mark in 12th standard examination, whether it is from CBSE, ICSE or State Board. Different colleges offering B.Com Banking and Insurance are likely to have their own cut-off marks depending on the number of students that apply to their courses every year.

Course Duration

The duration of a B.Com Banking and Insurance course is typically three years in a full-time course. Usually students are also asked to do summer projects during the summer holidays of every year. If the student wishes to do a part-time B.Com Banking and Insurance degree, then the duration can vary as per the program from three to five years.

Scope for B.Com Banking and Insurance

Students with a B.Com Banking and Insurance Degree can either go for further specialization in Banking or Insurance. They can also get entry level jobs in a bank or insurance company. Since many insurance companies in India are aggressively recruiting, colleges that offer B.Com Banking and Insurance Degrees will also have some form of placement assistance where Banks or Insurances companies come to the college to recruit students or students will be given contacts & help to set up interviews for themselves.