Bachelor of Commerce (Investment Management)
Prahladrai Dalmia Lions College of Commerce and Economics a premier institute in Mumbai has introduced the Bachelor of Commerce (Investment Management) program in the year 2016-2017. B.Com. Investment Management has a wide scope in terms of future prospects. This program provides professional education for those wishing to pursue their careers in the fields of Investment, Securities market, International Investment, Wealth Management and Finance. The dual aspect of major of Investment Management enables students to understand the increasingly complex and critical area of finance coupled with knowledge of the practices of Investment Management. It has strong emphasis on developing analytical skills and offers an excellence grounding and professional competence in all aspects of commerce required for careers in the business and corporate sectors. It equips students with the knowledge to start working in finance and asset management as soon as they graduate and work with organizations such as the big four and even government institutions. The finance market is ever-growing with more and more people becoming aware of the benefits of investment and earning.
- The Department is led by an experienced co-ordinator and a team of young, energetic & dedicated core faculties who always strive to give their best.
- Very good interpersonal relations inside and outside the department with all faculties associated with the department.
- All faculties always strive to give their best and maintain student- teacher relationship.
- Approach used is student-centric.
- Systematic Planning, Organizing, teamwork among the Faculties.
- One Day visit to RBI, SEBI, BSE, NSE etc.
- Mentoring and Counselling to needy students.
- Guest lectures for various important industrial practices in field of Investment, Financial Market and Financial Management.
USP of BIM Course:
- While the course is primarily theoretical, there is a good blend of projects, case studies and industrial visits to enable a student to get well- versed with the functioning of the Industry.
- There is also exposure to working in the industry during the Summer Internship Programs which is a component of the program.
Scheme of Examination:
The programme will have six semesters conducted on the revised pattern using Choice based Credit & Grading System.
Each course (subject) in all semesters will be evaluated for 100 marks which is bifurcated as 75 marks external examination and 25 marks internal evaluation, in which minimum of 30 marks in external and 10 marks in internal exam are required to pass a course.
Internal exams for all the semesters and external exams for semester I to IV are conducted by college and for semesters V and VI are conducted by the University of Mumbai.
- Career options after successful completion of B.Com Investment Management vary from working with government financial institutions such as SEBI to pursuing research in stocks, and the capital market. Graduates can opt government sector jobs after graduation through various government exams conducted by Union Public Service Commission, State Public Service Commission, Local Body, SSC, FDI, RBI, LIC, SEBI, Banks and Maharashtra- Government Companies.
The graduates are also qualified to go for further studies in different specializations in M.Com and MBA.
Some of the job roles for B.Com Investment Management undergraduates are as follows:
| 1 | Risk manager |
| 2 | Investment Manager/ Analysts |
| 3 | Investment Banker |
| 4 | Finance Manager |
| 5 | Investment Banking Sales Agent |
| 6 | Financial Analyst |
| 7 | Fund Manager |
| 8 | Financial Advisor |
| 9 | Account Manager |
| 10 | Port Folio Manager |
| 11 | Hedge Fund Principal/Trader |
| 12 | Equity Analyst |
| 13 | Merger and Acquisition Manager |
- Orientation – Making First Year students aware about the program.
- PTA Meetings – PTA meetings were conducted during the year for Semester I, II, III, IV, V and VI to inform the parents about their ward’s attendance. This was done to keep parents in loop about the functioning of the college and lectures amidst the pandemic
- Guest lectures for various important industrial practices in the field of Investment in Mutual Funds, Shares, and Government Securities etc.
- The department organises various visits to RBI, SEBI, BSE, NSE etc. every year to enhance practical knowledge and experience of each and every student.
- Organization of various activities such as Mind Booster, Notes making etc.
- Seminars and webinars are being organised as per the needs and requirements of the students.
FACULTY’S ACHIEVEMENTS: Mr. Pankaj Jain (Co-ordinator)
RESEARCH PAPERS
- Participated and presented a Research Paper title ‘E- Wallets & UPI: A Futuristic Approach Towards Digital India’ in One Day National Multi-Disciplinary E – Conference on “Digital: Space, Innovation & Transformation – The Futuristic Approach Leading Digital India” organized by Shree L. R. Tiwari Degree College of Art, Commerce & Science, Thane in Online Publication under International Journal of Advance & Innovation Research (IJAIR) with ISSN 2394-7780 and impact factor 7.36 on 15th May, 2021.
- Participated and presented a Research Paper title ‘Smart City- A Pathway Towards Developed Nation’ in One Day International Research Conference on “Sustainability in Digital world” organized by SASMIRA’S Institute of Commerce and Science, Mumbai in Online Publication under Studies in Indian Place Names (SIPN) with ISSN 2394-3114 under UGC Care listed journal Volume 40, Issue No. 36, (2020) on 7th March, 2020.
- Participated and presented a Research paper and won Best Research Paper Award titled ‘Paytm-A Gateway Towards Cashless Economy’ at One Day International Multi-Disciplinary Conference on ‘ World Road To Cashless Economy’ organised by Clara’s College Of Commerce in collaboration with University Of Mumbai under Indian Academicians Researchers Association under Issue no. 07 with impact factor 7.36 and ISSN No. 2394-7780 on 16th March, 2019.
BOOK PUBLICATIONS
- Edited a textbook on the subject Cost Accounting –Paper IV for TYBAF Semester VI under Sheth Publication with ISBN No. 978-93-87825-48-2 for University of Mumbai.
- Edited a textbook on the subject Strategic Corporate Finance –Paper IV for TYBFM Semester VI under Sheth Publication with ISBN No.978-93-87825-44-4 for University of Mumbai.
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
- Worked as a Deputy Centre Superintendent in NEET (UG)- 2023 Exam conducted at Prahladrai Dalmia Lions College of Commerce & Economics, Malad (W) on 7th May, 2023.
- Appointed as a Paper Setter & Moderator in the subjects of Advanced Financial Accounting and Financial Accounting (Special Accounting Areas) – III at Patkar-Varde College.
- Appointed as an External Examiner for University Viva Voce in the subject of Project work for M.Com, TYBAF, TYBFM at various college of University of Mumbai.
- Appointed as a Moderator for Self-Financed courses in Semester Examination at various college of University of Mumbai.
- Attended various Seminars & Webinars at National and International Levels.
- Organized a One Day National Colloquim on NEP 2020: Implementation in Higher Education with special reference to NAAC at Prahladrai Dalmia Lions College of Commerce and Economics.
- Coordinated and Supported in conducting Financial Awareness Programme in association with CIEL and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange).
Ms. Sheetal Poojari – Core Faculty
- Appointment as paper setter for Semester VI ATKT – CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Subject.
- Attended various Seminars & Webinars at National and International Levels.
- Organized a One Day National Colloquim on NEP 2020: Implementation in Higher Education with special reference to NAAC at Prahladrai Dalmia Lions College of Commerce and Economics.
STUDENT’S ACHIEVEMENTS: (Curricular and Extra- Curricular Activities)
| Class | Name of the student | Rank | Event | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYBIM | Nischay Anand | 1st | Sports Event (TEAM) | Cricket Team won 1st prize in KC College inter college Cricket competition. |
| TYBIM | Rutika A. Zagade | 1st | Cultural Event | Article Writing Competition organized by Literary Advertising & Debating Society. |
| SYBIM | Rupesh Saini | 1st | Cultural Event | Intra collegiate competition in the event of REEL THE REAL Espectro 2022 – Paracosm. |
| SYBIM | Ishika Sarwan | 2nd | Cultural Event | Intra collegiate competition in the event of Freeze The Frame Espectro 2022 – Paracosm. |
| FYBIM | Mohit Gupta and Jagruti Prajapati | 2nd | Cultural Event | Intra collegiate competiton in the event of BREAK THE ICE |
| FYBIM | Nishika Darji and Nitesh Naik | 3rd | Cultural Event | Intra collegiate competiton in the event of BREAK THE ICE |
| SYBIM | Darsh Jain | 4th | Fynamics 2023 | Won fourth prize in Fynamics 2023 in association with Param Capital |
| FYBIM | Shridhar Nelapudie | 1st | Jazba – Inter-collegiate Media Fest | Won 1st prize in Intercollegiate Media Fest for animation in short film |
| FYBIM | Solanki Tushar | Consolation | State Level Mental & Arithmetic Competition | Won a consolation certificate in state level competition in Mental & Arithmetic Competition |
| FYBIM | Shridhar Nelapudie | 2nd | BGMI Competition | Won 2nd prize in BGMI competition of MRIDANG 2023 |
| TYBIM | Saini Rupesh | 3rd | Annual Sports Competition | Won 3rd prize in Discuss Throw (Sr Boys) |
| FYBIM | Sudhanshu Mohite | 1st | Fashion Marshal – UBUNTU | Won 1st prize in Fashion Marshal competition – UBUNTU |
| SYBIM | Sneha Gupta | 1st | Fynamics 2023 | Won first prize in Fynamics 2023 in association with Param Capital |
| SYBIM | Anmol Tiwari | 4th | Fynamics 2023 | Won fourth prize in Fynamics 2023 in association with Param Capital |
- College organises seminars/webinars for the cognitive development of the students in which we provide them knowledge and benefits of investment to inculcate the habit of savings among them by providing them a digital platform where they can open a trading account and gain practical knowledge about online trading.
- Social outreach for contributing to society by exposing students to collaborative efforts, ground level reality & understanding opportunities through field visits to various industrial places where they can explore themselves & showcase their skills & gain knowledge.
- The BIM programme conduct an offline Intra- Collegiate event named as ‘‘MIND BOOSTER 5.0’’ wherein the event consisted of 4 Rounds:- Round 1 ) – Knowledge Knockout Round , Round 2) Bulls eye, Round 3) Escape the Matrix, Round 4) The End Game. It was an educational cum fun event where a large number of students participated and benefited from the event
With an aim to go beyond academics, industrial visit offers students a practical perspective on the world of work. Industrial visits are organized by colleges to students with an objective of providing students functional opportunities in different sectors like IT, Manufacturing and services, finance and marketing. Industrial visit helps to combine theoretical knowledge with industrial knowledge.
Objectives: –
- Industrial visit provides students a practical perception on the domain of work.
- It gives the students an acquaintance to current work practices to experience theoretical knowledge being taught at their college classrooms.
- Industrial visits provides an opportunity to interact with industries and know more about industrial environment
| ACADEMIC YEAR | PLACE OF VISIT | Industry Visited | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | RUDRAPUR NAINITAL, JIM CORBETT | Perfetti Van Melle India, IIM – Kashipur | 1 week |
| 2021-2022 | CHANDIGARH, KULLU, MANALI | Inter Solar System Pvt ltd | 1 week |
| 2020-21 | No industrial visits were conducted due to the pandemic. | ||
| 2019-2020 | NAINITAL-CORBETT, DARJEELING-SIKKIM AND GOA | Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) in Darjeeling
Haldwani – Emami and Parle in Nainital | 1 week |
| 2018-2019 | AMRITSAR- DALHOUSIE-DHARAMSHALA | Verka Dairy, Tibetan Cultural Institute, A.S Textile. | 1 week |
Mr. Pankaj Jain (UGC-NET, MH- SET, PGDFM, M.Com (Accountancy) – Coordinator
Ms. Sheetal Poojari (M.Com, B.Ed.) – Core Faculty
VISITING FACULTY DETAILS
| NAME | QUALIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Mr Satish Pandey | M.Com, C.A-Inter |
| Ms. Mohini Nadkarni | MH-SET, MA Economics, MA Philosophy |
| Mr. Rahul Yadav | M.Com, NET |
| Mr. Ashish Shukla | CMA, M.Com (Accountancy) |
| Mr Krunal Damania | CA, CMA, M.Com |
| Ms. Sharvari Ashok Talashilkar | Mcom BFM |
| Mr. Subodh Nagwekar | B.M.S & MBA [Finance and B&I] |
| Mr. Aditya Jha | M.Com |
| Ms. Shraddha Chavan | M.Com, PGDM, UGC-NET, MH-SET |
| Mr. Keval Kandu | M.Com, UGC-NET, MH-SET |
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