SNDT WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY

1. N. Thackersey Road, Mumbai 400-020

FACULTY OF COMMERCE

COURCE STRUCTURE
(B. Com. Semesters I and II)

SYLLABUS
BCom Semesters I to II

WITH EFFECT FROM

ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-2018 (B. Com. I)

SNDT WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY
Faculty Name: B.Com.

OLD COMPUTER SUBJECT SEMESTER EFFECTIVE FROM

CODE

140106 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT I 2017-18

140109 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT I 2017-18

140108 Business Mathematics Paper I I 2017-18

240108 Business Statistics Paper II II 2017-18

VOCATIONAL
100108 COMPUTER APPLICATION PAPER I I 2017-18
VOCATIONAL
100208 COMPUTER APPLICATION I 2017-18
PAPER II
100124 Vocational Specialization – TOURISM & I 2017-18
TRAVEL MANAGEMENT
TOURISM BUSINESS ( Paper I )

100224 Vocational Specialization – TOURISM & I 2017-18

TRAVEL MANAGEMENT
TOURISM ORGANISATIONS ( Paper II

200324 Vocational Specialization – TOURISM & II 2017-18

TRAVEL MANAGEMENT
TOURISM PRODUCT – INDIA ( Paper
III)

100152 VOCATIONAL SUBJECT I 2017-18

OFFICE MANAGEMENT &
SECRETARIAL PRACTICE – PAPER I
TYPING-I

VOCATIONAL SUBJECT I 2017-18

100252 OFFICE MANAGEMENT &
SECRETARIAL PRACTICE – Paper II
THEORY I

200352 VOCATIONAL SUBJECT II 2017-18

OFFICE MANAGEMENT &
SECRETARIAL PRACTICE – Paper III
TYPING

140105 Business Economics (Compulsory) Paper I 2017-18

1

Theory of Consumer Behaviour and

Demand
 240205 Business Economics (Compulsory) Paper II 2017-18
2
Theory of Production, Costs and
Competitive Markets

B.COM. I
SEMESTER I
COMMERCE PAPER I
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
Computer Code- 140106
4 credits
Marks: 100 (External Exam: 75 Marks and Internal Exam: 25 Marks)

Objective: To acquaint students with the managerial concepts, developments, and functions.

Uni TOPIC Lectures Credits Marks

t
Objective: 25 1 25
1 To enable students to understand Management
Roles, Management Yesterday and Today
Contents:
 Management :Concept, Importance,
Scope,Functions and Process, Management Roles
and Skills, Management Yesterday and Today
(Scientific, Administrative, Human relations,
Quantitative, Behavioural and Contingency)
Objective:
2 To acquaint the students about the importance of
planning and decision making.
Contents:
Planning :Meaning, Importance, Process, Types, 25 1 25
Management by Objectives
Decision Making : Meaning, Importance, Steps of
rational decision making, Techniques of decision
making.
Objective:
3 To make the students understand different
organizational structures and designs.
Contents:
Organising: Concept, Principles, Types and 25 1 25
Elements of Organisational Structure and Design
Span of Control : Meaning, Factors affecting Span
of Control, Centralization and Decentralization
Delegation : Authority and Responsibility
Objective:
4 To provide knowledge to the students about
directing, controlling and create awareness about
social responsibility and ethics.
Contents:
Directing :Concept, Importance and Principles. 25 1 25
Controlling :Meaning, Characteristics of control,
Process, Techniques and Effective control system.
Recent Trends : Business Ethics, Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) and Green Management.

Sr. Internal Assignment Marks

No.
1 Project/ Presentation/ Quiz/ Group discussion/ Case Studies/ 25
Written Test/ Assignment

References :
1. Robbins, Stephen P.& CoulterMary A., (2015),Management (13th Edition), Pearson
Education. 
2. Koontz, H. &Weihrich, H., (2012), Essentials of Management, (9th Edition), Tata
McGraw-Hill Education Pvt. Ltd.
3. Prasad, L. M., (2015), Principles and Practice of Management, Sultan Chand and Sons, New
Delhi.
4. Gupta, C. B., (2017), Management Theory and Practice, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi.
5. Tripathi, P.C. & Reddy P.N., (2012),“Principles of Management”, (5th Edition), Tata
McGraw-Hill Education Pvt. Ltd. 
6. Bhatia, S.K., (2009), Business Ethics and Managerial Values, Deep & Deep Publications
Pvt Ltd.
 B.COM. I
SEMESTER II
COMMERCE PAPER II
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Computer Code- 240206
4 credits
Marks: 100 (External Exam: 75 Marks and Internal Exam: 25 Marks)

Objective: To acquaint students with the techniques and process to manage Human
Resources in an Organisation.

Unit TOPIC Lectures Credits Marks

Objective:
To enable students to get introduced with the term
1
HRM, HR planning and its contents.
Contents:
Introduction to Human Resource Management
(HRM) and Human Resource Planning: 25 1 25
Meaning, Importance, Scope and Functions of
HRM
Meaning and Process of Human Resource
Planning, Recruitment (sources), Selection (steps),
Placement and Induction, Quality Circles

Objective:
To enable students to understand the concept of
2
job design and job analysis and practical
application.
Contents: 25 1 25
Job Design & Job Analysis :
Job Design, Job Analysis, Job Description, Job
Specification (Purpose, Use and Contents of each)

Objective:
To make students focus on performance being
3
important parameter and to learn techniques of
Training.
Contents:
Performance Appraisal and Employee 25 1 25
Empowerment:
Concept, Significance and Methods of
Performance Appraisal.
Training and Development- Methods and
Techniques of Training

Objective: 25 1 25
To enable students to learn the Compensation
4
System and Emerging Trends.
 Contents:
Wage and Salary administration :
Concept, Types of wages, factors influencing
wages.
Emerging Trends:
Emerging Horizons in Human Resource
Management, Human Resource Information
System, Downsizing, VRS, empowerment,
workforce diversity.

Sr.No. Internal Assignment Marks

1 Project/ Presentation/ Quiz/Group Discussion/ Case Studies/ 25
Written Test/Assignment

References:

1. Robert L. Mathis, John H. Jackson (2017), Human Resource Management (1st

edition) South Western College publisher(UK)
2. C.B. Mamoria (2016),Personnel Management(30th edition) Himalaya Publishing
House Pvt.Ltd.
3. K. Aswathppa (2015), Human Resource & Personnel Management (7th edition)
McGraw Hill
4. Anjali Ghanekar(2015), Essentials of Human Resource Management (4th edition)
Everest Publishing House
5. PattanayakBiswajeet(2015), Human Resource Management(3rd edition) Prentice Hall
India Learning Pvt. Ltd.
 B.COM. I
SEMESTER I
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Computer Code - 140109
4 credits

ABOUT THE COURSE:

The course content aims to provide an overview to students about the business environment.

External Exam: 75 Marks

Internal Exam: 25 Marks

Unit TOPIC Weightage No. of No. of

Hours Credits
Business Environment -
1 Objective:
To acquaint the students with the constituents of business
environment.

Contents:
Business Environment: Concept and Importance of
business environment, Inter- relationship between Business 25 15 1
and Environment
Constituents of Business Environment:Internal and
External Environment, Educational Environment and its
impact,International Environment – Current Trends in the
World, International Trading Environment – WTO and
Trading Blocs and their impact on Indian Business.

2 Project Planning – 1
Objective:
To make the students understand the procedure for setting
up a business unit.

Contents:
Project Planning: Business Planning Process, Steps in
setting business objectives, Concept and importance of
Project Planning, Feasibility Study, Project Report,
Business size and location decisions, Factors to be
considered for starting a new business.
Business Promotion: Concept and Stages of Business
Promotion, Role of Government in Business Promotion,
Statutory Requirements - Licensing and Registration
procedure, Documents required, Legal provisions.
 Tourism –
3 Objective:
To give students an overview of tourism industry and
contemporary issues in tourism.

Contents:
Tourism: Meaning, Concept, Importance of Tourism -
Geographical factors influencing Tourism, Types and 25 15 1
forms of Tourism, International - Domestic, Medical
tourism, Cultural tourism, Religious tourism, Adventure
tourism, Business/Industrial tourism, Educational Tourism,
Ecotourism.
Trends and Contemporary Issues in Tourism - Tourist
transportation - Travel agency and Tourism Business.

Entrepreneurship
4 Objective:
To make the students aware about entrepreneurial
opportunities.

Contents:
Entrepreneurship: Concept and importance
ofentrepreneurship, factors contributing to the growth of
25 15 1
Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneur and Manager, Entrepreneur
and Intrapreneur
The Entrepreneurs:Types of
Entrepreneurs,CompetenciesofanEntrepreneur,Entrepreneu
rship Development Programmes (EDP), Incentives to
Entrepreneurs inIndia.
Women Entrepreneurs: Problems and Promotion

Sr. Internal Assignment Marks

No.
1 Project/ Presentation/ Quiz/ Group discussion/ Case Studies/ 25
Internal Test
References:

1. Cherunilam F., (2014), Business Environment, Text and Cases, Himalaya Publication
House.
2. CherunilamF., (2011), Business Environment and Sustainable Development,
Himalaya Publishing House, New Delhi.
3. Aswathappa K., (2016), Essentials of Business Environment, (13 th Edition), Himalaya
Publishing House, New Delhi.
4. Mill, R.C., Tourism: The International Business, Prentice Hall, New Jersey
5. Seth, P.N., (2008) Successful Tourism Management (Vol 1 &2), Sterling Publishers
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
6. Ritchie B. W., (2003), Managing Educational Tourism,Channel View Publications.
7. SunetraRoday and ArchanaBiwal (2009), Tourism: Operations and Management,
Oxford University Press.
8. Fernando A.C, (2011), Business Environment, Dorling Kindersley India Pvt. Ltd.
9. Worthington, I. &Britton, C., (2014), The Business Environment, (7th Edition),
Pearson Education Limited.
10. Gupta, C.B., (2017), Business Environment, (10th Revised Edition), Sultan Chand &
Son, New Delhi.
11. Hisrich, Robert D., (2013),Entrepreneurship, (8th Edition), McGraw Hill Education.
12. Sharma, K.C., (2012), Entrepreneurship Development, Regal Publication
 B.COM. I
SEMESTER II
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Computer Code 240209
4 Credits

ABOUT THE COURSE:

The course content aims to provide an overview to students about environment and its
conservation.
External Exam: 75 Marks
Internal Exam: 25 Marks
Unit TOPIC Weightage No. of No. of
Hours Credits
Unit Environment Studies and Population
I Objective:
To acquaint the students about environment studies
and population explosion.

Contents:
Environment Studies: Definition – Scope – 25 15 1
Importance.
Population: Population growth – factors affecting
density of population – population explosion – family
welfare programme – Environment and human health.

Unit Objective: 25 15 1
II To make students aware about different resources and
their conservation.
Contents:
Natural Resources
Types – Renewable – Non-Renewable
a. Forest Resources
Use and overexploitation, Deforestation – Causes and
Effects, Timber Extraction, Mining, Dams and their
effects on forest and Tribal People.
b. Water Resources
Use and overexploitation of surface and ground water,
Floods Droughts, Dams – Benefits and Problems, Water
Conservation, Water Management.
c. Food Resources
World Food Problems – Over grazing, Effects of Modern
agriculture, Fertiliser - Pesticide problem, Water-logging,
Salinity.
d. Energy Resources
Growing Energy Needs, Renewable – Non-Renewable
Energy Sources, Hydroelectricity.
 - Role of Individual in conservation of natural resources.
- Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyle.

Unit Objective:
III To make students understand the concept of ecosystem.
Contents:
Ecosystem
- Concept of an ecosystem - Meaning
- Structure and function of an ecosystem
- Producers, consumers and Decomposers 25 15 1
- Food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids.
- Introduction, types, characteristic features
Structure and function of the following ecosystem :
a. Forest ecosystem, b. Grassland ecosystem c. Aquatic
ecosystem (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, ocean estuaries)

Unit Objective:
IV To make students aware about different types of
pollution and its prevention.

Contents:
Environmental Pollution
Definition – Types – Causes and Effects and Control
25 15 1
measures of the following :
a. Air pollution, b. Water pollution, c. Soil pollution, d.
Noise pollution, e. Marine pollution.
- Disaster Management – Floods, earthquake, cycloneand
landslides.
- Role of individual in prevention of pollution.

Internal Assignment Marks

Field Work
- Visit to local area to document environmental asset –
rivers/forest/hill/mountain/grassland.
25
- Visit to local polluted site – Urban / Rural / Industrial / Agricultural.
- Study of common plants, birds.

References:
1. Agarwal, K.C., 2008, Environmental Biology, Nidhi Publishers, Bikaner
2. BharuchaErach, 2006, The Biodiversity of India,Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd. Ahmedabad.
3. Brunner R.C., Hazardous waste incineration, McGraw Hill Inc
4. Clark R., 2001, Marine Pollution,Oxford University Press
5. Jadhav H.&Bhosale, V.M, 2015, Environment Protection and Laws, Himalaya Publishing
House, Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
6. Odum E. P., 2004, Fundamentals of Ecology, (5th Revised Edition), Brooks/Cole
7. Mhaskar A.K, Matter Hazardous, Techno-Science Publications (Text Book).
8. Survey of the Environment, The Hindu (Magazine)
9. Trivedi R.K, Goel P.K, Introduction to Air Pollution, Techno-Science Publications (Text
Book).
 B. Com. I: Semester I
Business Mathematics Paper I
Compulsory Component
Computer Code: 140108
Marks: 100

Objectives: 1. To familiarize the students with the basic mathematical tools.

2. To make students to get acquainted with applications of mathematical tools
to
business and commercial situations.

Unit Contents Lectures Credits Marks

Matrices and Determinants :
a. Algebra of matrices. Inverse of a matrix, Matrix
Operation – Business Application
1 b. Solution of system of linear equations (having 15 1.0 25
unique solution and involving not more than three
variables) using matrix inversion Method and
Crammer’s Rule.
Commercial Mathematics:
Ratio and percentages, commission, brokerage, trade
2 15 1.0 25
and cash discount, cost price, selling price, profit or
loss on cost price/ selling price.
Mathematics of Finance :
a. Rates of interest-nominal, effective– and their
inter-relationships in different compounding
3 15 1.0 25
situations.
b. Compounding and discounting of a sum using
different types of rates.
Linear Programming :
a. Formulation of linear programming problem
4 (LPP). Graphical solution to LPP. Cases of unique 8 0.5 15
and multiple optimal solutions. Unbounded
solutions, infeasibility, and redundant constraints.
Permutation and Combination:
(Without concept of probability) Meaning and
5 7 0.5 10
formulae of permutation and combination, simple
problems.

Suggested Readings:
1. Mizrahi and Sullivan, Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences, Wiley and Sons.
2. Budnick, P. Applied Mathematics. McGraw Hill Education.
3. R.G.D. Allen, Mathematical Analysis for Economists
4. Ayres, Frank Jr. Schaum’s Outlines Series: Theory and Problems of Mathematics of
Finance, McGraw Hill Education.
5. Dowling, E.T., Mathematics for Economics, Schaum’sOnline Series, McGraw Hill
Education.
6. Wikes, F.M., Mathematics for Business, Finance and Economics, Thomson Learning.
7. Thukral, J.K., Mathematics for Business Studies.
8. Vohra, N.D., Quantitative Techniques in Management, McGraw Hill Education.
9. Soni, R.S,. Business Mathematics,Ane Books, New Delhi.
10. Singh J. K., Business Mathematics, Himalaya Publishing House.
 B. Com. I: Semester II
Business Statistics Paper II
Compulsory Component
Computer Code: 240108
Marks: 100 Lectures: 60

Objectives: 1. Tomake the students to get acquainted with the basic statistical analytical
Skills.
2. To make students to get acquainted about Statistical tools and techniques to
be
used for managerial decisions.

Unit Contents Lectures Credits Marks

Statistical Data and Descriptive Statistics:
a. Nature and Classification of data: univariate,
bivariate and multivariate data; time-series and
cross-sectional data
b. Measures of Central Tendency i. Mathematical
averages including arithmetic mean, geometric mean
and harmonic mean. Properties and applications. ii.
Positional Averages Mode and Median (and other
1 20 1.5 30
partition values including quartiles, deciles, and
percentiles) (including graphic determination)
c. Measures of Variation: absolute and relative.
Range, quartile deviation, mean deviation, standard
deviation, and their coefficients, Properties of
standard deviation/variance d. Skewness: Meaning,
Measurement using Karl Pearson and Bowley’s
measures; Concept of Kurtosis
Simple Correlation and Regression Analysis:
a. Correlation Analysis: Meaning of Correlation:
simple, multiple and partial; linear and non-linear,
Correlation and Causation, Scatter diagram,
Pearson’s co-efficient of correlation; calculation and
properties (Proof not required). Correlation and
2 Probable error; Rank Correlation 20 1.5 30
b. Regression Analysis: Principle of least squares
and regression lines, Regression equations and
estimation; Properties of regression coefficients;
Relationship between Correlation and Regression
coefficients; Standard Error of Estimate and its use
in interpreting the results.
3 Index Numbers : 10 0.5 20
Meaning and uses of index numbers; Construction
of index numbers: fixed and chain base: univariate
and composite. Aggregative and average of relatives
– simple and weighted Tests of adequacy of index
numbers, Base shifting, splicing and deflating.
Problems in the construction of index numbers;
Construction of consumer price indices: Important
 share price indices, including BSE SENSEX and
NSE NIFTY
Time Series Analysis:
Components of time series; Additive and
multiplicative models; Trend analysis: Fitting of
trend line using principle of least squares – linear,
second degree parabola and exponential. Conversion
4 10 0.5 20
of annual linear trend equation to quarterly/monthly
basis and vice-versa; Moving averages; Seasonal
variations: Calculation of Seasonal Indices using
Simple averages, Ratio-to-trend, and Ratio-to-
moving averages methods. Uses of Seasonal Indices

Suggested Readings:
1. Gupta, S.P., and Archana Gupta, Statistical Methods, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi.
2. Gupta, S.C. Fundamentals of Statistics. Himalaya Publishing House.
3. Anderson Sweeney and William, Statistics for Students of Economics and Business,
CengageLearning.
4. Thukral J. K., Business Statistics.
5. Levin, Richard, David S. Rubin, Rastogi, and Siddiqui. Statistics for Management.7th
Edition.Pearson Education.
6. Berenson and Levine. Basic Business Statistics: Concepts and Applications. Pearson
Education.
7. Siegel Andrew F. Practical Business Statistics.McGraw Hill.
8. Vohra N. D., Business Statistics, McGraw Hill.
9. Spiegel M.D. Theory and Problems of Statistics. Schaum’s Outlines Series. McGraw Hill
Publishing Co.
 SYLLABUS FOR B.COM/B.A.
(U.G.C. Vocational Computer Applications)
 B.COM I / BA I
SEMESTER I
VOCTIONAL SUBJECT
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Paper I
Computer Code (B.Com -100118) (BA – 100118)
4 Credits
Theory - 3 Lectures
Practical - 3 Lectures per batch
(Each Batch should have not more than 20
students)
Sr. No No. of Weightage
TOPIC & DETAILS Lectures in %
assigned
Objective :
 To understand the importance and
requirement of computers in day to day
life.
 To enable the students to understand latest
Computer technology
 To make the students computer literate
 To emphasis the use of computer in the
modern world
To aware about Operating Systems

FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTERS
Unit I - The Definition and Characteristics of Computer
- History and Generation of Computers
- Classifications of Computers 20 40
- Number System ( Decimal, Binary, Octal, Heza)
- Bit, Byte & Word
- Block Diagram of Computer System
- Input, Output & Storage Devices
- Computer Virus & Precautions against Virus
attack.
Unit II
Disk Operating System (DOS)
- What does an Operating System do ?
- Different Versions of MS – DOS 20 30
- Starting the System
- Internal Commands ( Copy Con, Type Date,
Time, Ver, Copy, Ren, Del, MD, RD, CD,
Edit)
- External Commands ( Format, Chkdsk,
Discopy, Deltree, Diskcomp)
- Batch Files
Unit III Windows
- Historical Evaluation of windows (till XP)
- Functions of Mouse
- Choosing a Desktop Theme
- Selecting Wallpaper
- Using Window Explorer
- Managing Files and Folders
- Painting Pictures 20 30
- Using Notepad
- Zip and Extract (Unzip)

Reference Book :
 “Computer fundamental” P k Sinha
 “Inside the IBM PC”, Peter Norton,
Prentice Hall, 1989.
 “PC Softwarefor Windows”: R.K.
Taxali, Tata Mcgraw hill
 “Using MS-DOS 6.22 Special Edition-
Second Edition”: Allen L. Wyatt, Que
publisher.
 B.COM I /BA I
SEMESTER I
VOCTIONAL SUBJECT
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Paper II
Computer Code (B.Com -100218) (BA – 100218)
4 Credits
Sr. No No. of Weightage
TOPIC & DETAILS Lectures in %
assigned
Theory -3 Lectures
Practical-3 Lectures per batch
( Each Batch Should not have more than 20
students)
Objective :
 To train students in Word Processor and
Spreadsheet
 To enable students to prepare and present
PowerPoint presentations
 To help students in understanding the
concept of Database

MS - WORD
1. Introduction to Word Processor
2. Uses of Word
Unit I 3. Document Concept (Creating, Saving,
Opening .
4. Closing Document )
5. Formatting Document ( Bold, Italic,
Underline, Justification, fonts, Colors of
Fonts, Format Painter )
6. Three Methods of Copy, Cut & Paste 15 25
7. Working with Margins and Page Setup
8. Inserting and Formatting Clipart and
WordArt
9. Tables
10. Uses of Drawing Toolbar
11. Columns
12. Goto, Find & Replace
13. Header & Footers
14. Printing Procedure
 15. AutoCorrect and AutoText
16. Spell Check & Thesaurus
17. Adding a Chart to the Report
18 Mail Merging
MS - EXCEL
1. Introduction to Spreadsheet
2. Role of Excel in Day to Day Life
Unit II 3. Understanding Excel Sheet
4. Inserting, Deleting and Hiding Columns / 15 25
Rows
5. Manipulating Formulas and
Mathematical, Statistical and String
Functions
6. Statistical Data Analysis (Goal seek,
Scenario & Pivot table)
7. Working with Charts
8. Printing a Sheet
9. Sort & Filter

MS - PowerPoint
1. What is Presentation ? Explain its Need.
2. Uses of PowerPoint
3. Making Presentation
Unit III 4. Different Types of Slide layouts
5. Slide View, Slide Sorter View & Slide 15 25
Show Buttons
6. Setup Show
7. Applying Design Templates and
Backgrounds
8. Transition & Custom Animation Effects
9. Recording Voice in Presentation
10. Electronic Presentations

MS – Access
 Introduction
 Starting Access
Unit IV  Opening a Database
 Database Window
 Using Table 15 25
 Using Query
 Using Form
 Using Report

 Creating a database and table

 Creating a database
 How to creat a database
 A sample database
 Creating a table
 The tavle window in design view
 Defining fields
  Primary key fields

 Working with Data

 Adding and Editing Data
 The Basics
 The Access Editor
 Adding and Modifying Records
 Data Entry shortcuts
 Moving Among Records

 Finding Records
 Find options
 Find and Replace
 Indexed Finds
 Finds versus Queries

 Quick Sorts
 Creating Quick sort
 Removing Quick sort

 Changing the format of the Datasheet

 Working with columns
 Other format changes
 Saving Datasheet settings Resizing
columns in the sample Table
 Printing the Datasheet

 Querying Your Data

 Creating and Using Queries
 The Dynaset

 The Query Window

 Working With Simple Queries

 Creating a New Query
 Selecting fields to view
 Specifying Sort Order
 Hiding Fields
 Entering Criteria
 Running the Query
 Designing Custom Forms
 The basics
 Displaying Forms
 Getting Oriented

 Working with the Forms

 Selecting the Forms
 Resizing the Forms

 Working with Bands

  Selecting a Band
 Resizing Bands
 Adding and deleting Bands

 Working with Controls

 Selecting and Manipulating Controls
 Layout Tools
 Changing Stacking Order
 Changing Tab order
 Working with Text
 Editing Text
 Changing Typeface style and
alignment

 Working with Colors and Effects

 Adding colors
 Adding a field
 Using the Toolbox
 Adding Hyperlinks

 Designing Custom Reports

 The Basics of Report Design
 Changing Views
 Working with objects
 A sample Report

 Sorting and Grouping

 The sorting and grouping Dialogbox
 A sample grouped report
 Page setup
 Margin Tab
 Page Tab
Column Tab
FY Distribution of Marks (0118)
Internals 25
Externals 50
Practicals 25
Total 100
Reference Book :
1. “Microsoft Office 2000 Complete” : Amy
Romanoff and Sherry bonelli, BPB Publisher.
2. ”Advanced Microsoft Office 2000”;
Meredith Flynn, Nita Rutkosky, BPB
Publication.
3. “PC Softwarefor Windows”: R.K. Taxali,
Tata Mcgraw hill.
4. “Mastering windows 2000, the window
bible”: Robertcowart, BPB Publisher
5. “Fundamentals of Informational
Technology” : S.K. Bansal, APH Publishing
Corporation.
 6. “Access 97 for windows” : Charles Siegel,
BPB publications

B.COM I
SEMESTER II
VOCATIONAL SUBJECT
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS PAPER III
COMPUTER GRAPHICS
Computer Code (B.Com- 200318) (BA- 200318)
4 Credits
Unit No. of Weightage
TOPIC & DETAILS Lectures as a %
assigned
Theory - 3 Lectures
Practical -3 Lectures per batch
( Each Batch Should not have more than 20 students)
Objective :
 To enable the students to understand graphics in
Computer
 To make them comfortable in designing
 To encourage the students in expressing their
ideas and views through graphical software
 To develop a comprehensive view of computer
Graphics
 To learn different types of graphic software

Fundamentals of Computer Graphics

Unit I  Uses of Graphic in Computer 02 10
 Formatting Text
 Scaling Graph and Text
 Color CRGB and CMYK

1) CorelDraw
Unit II ● About CorelDraw
 Using the Menus, Standard Toolbar, Property bar 33 45
and Dialog Boxes
 Drawing Rectangle, Ellipses, Polygons, Stars,
Spirals and Graph paper.
 Drawing Lines of All Shapes and Sizes
 Creating and Manipulating Text
 Selecting and Transforming Objects
 Shaping Objects
 Filling and Outlining Objects
 Viewing, Zooming and Ordering
 Combining, Breaking Apart, Grouping,
Ungrouping, Separating and Converting to
Curves
 Scanning
 Weld, Intersection and Trim
  Aligning, Copying, Pasting and Cloning
 Blending and Contouring
 Lens, Perspective and Powerclip
 Fitting Text to a Path
 Color Adjustment and Bitmap Effects
 Page Setup and Printing
 Uses of CorelDraw in Textile and Fashion
Designing

Unit III PAGE MAKER

 About PageMaker
 Creating New Document 25 45
 Rulers
 Entering and Formatting Text
 Adding Colors
 Creating Graphics in PageMaker
 Changing Character Specifications
 Developing and Formatting paragraphs
 Editing Pictures
 Using Find and Change Feature
 Page Setup
 Using Story Editor
 Designing the Master Page
 Inserting and Removing Pages
 Creating Bills, Pamphlets, Visiting Cards &
Advertisements etc.

Reference Book :
 “Mastering Coreldraw 12”: Altman
 “Teach Yourself Coreldraw 12 in 24 Hours”:
Karlins
 “Pagemaker 6.5 complete” R. ShammsMortier,
Rickwallace, et. al. ,Techmedia Publisher.

FY Distribution of Marks (0318)

Internals 25 Marks
Externals 75 Marks
Practical 25 Marks.
 B.Com. II / BA II
Semester III
Vocational Course
Computer Applications Paper No. IV
Computer Code (B.Com - 300418) / (BA- 300418)
4 credits
Objectives :
1. To familiarize the students with internet which will help them in their
academics.
2. To help them understand the importance of E-Commerce
3. To train the students in the use of microcomputers, equipments and software
in development of speed and accuracy to meet job requirements.

Weightage
Unit Topic Lectures
%
Photo Shop
 About Photoshop
 Using Toolbox, Palettes and Context Menus
 Creating, Operating and Closing Files
 Changing Canvas Size, Color Modes and
Resolution
 Understanding and Working with Layers
 Printing Your Result
 Selecting Areas
 Picking and Selecting Colors
1 40 25
 Painting and Drawing
 Creating Text
 Resizing and Reshaping Images
 Manipulating Focus with Blur, Sharpen and
Smudge
 Adjusting tone with Dodge, Burn and Sponge
 Cloning and Pattern Creation with the Rubber
Stamp
 Creating Special image effect
 Using Lights and Shadows
2. INTERNET and E-COMMERCE 35 20
 What is Internet? And its Advantage and
Disadvantages
 Minimum Hardware and Software Requirement for
internet
 Connection
 Role of Modem in Internet
 Websites & ISPN
 Browsing and Surfing
 Downloading Pictures and Text
 E-mailing
 Advantages and Disadvantages of E-Commerce
 E-Commerce Trade Cycle
  E-Commerce Future
 Scope of E-Commerce
MULTIMEDIA
 What is Multimedia?
 Uses and Drawback of Multimedia
 Minimum Hardware and Software requirement for
3 running Multimedia on a PC 25 15
 Sound & Recording Sounds
 CD ROM and its Advantages
 Installing CD’s
 Using Educational, Audio, Movies etc. CD’s
SY Distribution of Marks (0418)
Internals 25 Marks
Externals 75 Marks
Practical 25 Marks.

Recommended Books
1. “Mastering Photoshop 5.5 for the web”. Staznitkas
2. “Inside Adope Photoshop 5.5” Bouton
3. “Special Edition using Adobe Photoshop 7” Richard Cynch, Que Publisher
4. “The internet in 24 Hours”. Ned Snell, SAMS Publisher
5. “E-Commerce Stragegies” : Trepper
6. ‘Multimedia on the PC” : Sinclair
7. “Multimedia Magic”: Gokul S.
 B.Com. II (Semester IV)
B.A. II (Semester III)
Computer Applications Paper No. V
Computer Code (B.Com- 400518) / (BA -300518)
4 credits
Objectives :
1. To familiarize the students with internet which will help them in their
academics.
2. To help them understand the importance of E-Commerce
3. To train the students in the use of microcomputers, equipments and software
in development of speed and accuracy to meet job requirements.

Weightage
Unit Topic Lectures
%
Computer Networking
 Networking and its Advantages
 How Data is Transmitted
 Types of Networking (Client Server, Peer to Peer,
Personnel)
 Network and its Advantage
 Classification of Networks
 Components of Network
 Types of Servers
 Workstation
 Advantages and Disadvantages of Client Server
Database
1 35 20
 Netware (Dedicated and Non Dedicated New
Ware)
 Login & Logout
 Coaxial Cables
 Different ways of Communication Devices used
for Communication
 LAN, WAN & MAN
 Bus, Ring, Star Topologies
 Wireless Networking
 Design issues of Layers:- Addressing, Error
Control, Flow Control, Routing
 Connection oriented and Connectionless services
2 TALLY 65 40
 Introduction & Features
 Startup Menu
Company Info (Details about the Company)
(1) Selecting
(2) Creating
(3) Displaying/Altering
(4) Backing up & Restoring data
(5) Recovery of Data
 Gateway of TALLY
 (1) A/c Information
(a) Ledger (b) Groups (c) Cost Centers
(O Create O Alter O Display O Budget)
(2) Voucher Entry
(a) Contra (b) Pymt (c) Rept (d) Jrnl
(e) Sales (f) Purc (g) Memo/Reversing Journal
(3) Balance Sheet
(4) Ratio Analysis
(5) Display
(6) Printing/Export
 Change Date
 Controls
 Advanced Usage
 Direct Commands
 Cash Sales/Purchase
 Financial Years
SY Distribution of Marks (0518)
Internals 25 Marks
Externals 75 Marks
Practical 25 Marks.

Recommended Books
1. “Implementing Tally Version 5.4” : Nandhani
2. “Tally Tutorial – Vol. 1 – Accounts”: Nandhani
3. “Networking Concept and architecture” Hancock
4. “Networking Complete” : Sybex
 B. Com. I
Revised Syllabus Effective from June 2017 – 18
Semester 1
Business Economics (Compulsory) Paper 1
Theory of Consumer Behaviour and Demand
Marks 100
Credits 4
Computer Code.......................
Objectives
To familiarise the students with Consumer Behaviour and Demand Analysis
To familiarise students with Forecasting of Demand and Elasticity of Demand
Assessment
External 75 Marks, Internal 25 Marks.
Unit Weight Lecture Credit
Topic
No % s s

Basic Concepts
Micro Economics: Meaning, Importance, Scope and
Uses ; Need, Want, and Scarcity
Economic System : Production - What to Produce?, How
to Produce?, For whom to Produce?; Production
Possibility Frontier for Optimum Resource Allocation;
1 10 6 0.4
Allocative Efficiency;
Pricing : Introduction to Price Determination and
Functions of Prices
Partial and General Equilibrium
Introduction to different approaches - Welfare, Scarcity,
Well being, and Capabilities, approaches
2 Analysis of Consumer Behaviour – Indifference 50 30 2
Curves Technique
Concept of Cardinal and Ordinal Utility; Scale of
Preference;
Meaning of Indifference Curves, Indifference Map,
Marginal Rate of Substitution, Characteristics of
Indifference Curves;
Special Types of Indifference Curves;
Budget Line or Price Line; Consumer’s Equilibrium using
Indifference Curve Technique.
Income Effect for Normal goods only, (Income
 Consumption Curve) Giffen's Goods(concept only)
Price Effect (Price Consumption Curve);
Substitution Effect;
Splitting up the Price Effect into Income Effect and
Substitution Effect.
Derivation of Demand Curve from Price Consumption
Curve.

Advanced Topics in Consumer Demand Theory (Brief

Explanation of topics)
Revealed Preference Hypothesis by Prof Samuelson
3 10 6 0.4
New Approach to consumer theory - The Demand for
Characteristics
Index Numbers and Changes in Standard of Living
Elasticity of Demand
Definition and concept of Elasticity, Elasticity of
Demand;
Different types of Elasticity of Demand – Price, Income,
4 15 9 0.6
Cross Elasticity of Demand and Nature of Goods;
Methods of Measurement of Elasticity of Demand (Point
Elasticity Method, Total Outlay Method, Arch Elasticity);
Determinants of Elasticity of Demand.
Demand Forecasting
Meaning; Types of Demand Forecasting;
Importance of Demand Forecasting, Methods of Demand
5 15 9 0.6
Forecasting
Forecasting Demand for New Products;
Characteristics of Good Demand Forecasting.
1 to 5 Total 100 60 4

Suggested Readings
 Ahuja H,.L., (2017) Advanced Economic Theory : Microeconomic Analysis, 21st
Edition, S. Chand &Co.Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
 Samuelson Paul, Nordhaus William (2010) Economics (Special Indian Edition, Tata
McGrew Hills, New Delhi
 Mulki, Augustine, Karkera, (2016) Business Economics Paper I, Chetana
Publications, Mumbai
 Salvatore Dominick (Fourth Edition) Micro Economics Theory and Applications
 Jhingan, M. L., 1986 Micro Economic Theory, Konark Publishers Pvt. Ltd., N.Delhi
 Seth, M. L., 1996 Micro Economics, Lakshmi NarainAgarwal, Agra
 Lipsey, R.G., 1987 An introduction to Positive Economics, Butler & Tenner Ltd.
 Stonier, A. W., 1994 A Textbook of Economic Theory, ELBS
  Dewett, K. K., 1984 Micro Economics and Price Theory : Value Distribution and
Welfare Economics, Shyamlal Charitable Trust, N. Delhi
 Dr.Atmanand, Managerial Economics, Excel Books,1997
Internal Assessment Total 25 Marks
15 Marks - Conventional Test i.e., Summative Assessment
10 Marks - Projects / Assignment
Project or Assignment work of Marks 10 can be focused on developing Employability Skills
through use of IT, internet to find information and to develop Presentation Skills.
In order to develop these skills consumer surveys (students can be given questionnaires to
conduct a consumer survey) or an assignment on analysis of demand for any consumer
product can be given to the students
External Assessment Marks 75
Attempt any 5 Questions from Q. 1 to Q.7,
Q. 7 shall be Short Notes, with one question from each of the Units I to IV.
 B. Com. I
Revised Syllabus Effective from June 2017 – 18
Semester I1
Business Economics (Compulsory) Paper 2
Computer code ................
Theory of Production, Costs and Competitive Markets
Marks 100
Credits 4
Objectives
 To familiarize the students with Producer's Behaviour and analysis of Costs and
Revenue
 To familiarize students with functioning of different competitive markets
Assessment
External: 75 Marks, Internal: 25 Marks.
No. of
Unit Weigh Credit
Topics Lecture
No t% s
s
A. Theory of Production Function
Meaning of production function, meaning of short and
long run, production function (Linear, Non-Linear),
Law of Variable Proportions;
long run production function, Law of Returns to Scale;
Economies and Diseconomies of large scale production
- Internal, External.
B. Cost Analysis
Social and Private Costs (Concepts only), Economics
I and Accounting Costs, Fixed and Variable Costs, 30 18 1.2
Opportunity Cost
Behavior of Cost Curves in Short Run and Long Run
(basic calculations of different types of costs to be
taught )
Learning Curve and Producer's Surplus(concept only)
C. Revenue Concepts
Meaning of revenue, Average revenue, marginal
revenue and total revenue under perfect competition and
imperfect competition. Objectives of a firm, break-even
point, concept of firm, industry, group and equilibrium.
 Perfect Competition
Meaning, features, equilibrium in the short and long
run.
Monopoly
II Meaning, features, equilibrium of monopoly firm in the 25 15 1
short and long run, meaning of discriminating
monopoly, Rationale for price discrimination under
Monopoly, Equilibrium of a Monopoly firm using
Dumping.
Monopolistic Competition:
Meaning, features, equilibrium of firm and group in the
short and long run.
III 25 15 1
Oligopoly
Meaning, features, equilibrium with kinked demand
curve
Pricing Methods
Meaning and objectives of Pricing Methods
Methods :
IV  Marginal Cost pricing 20 12 0.8
 Full Cost Pricing
 Transfer Pricing
 Multi-Product Pricing
I to
Total 100 60 4
IV
Suggested Reading
1. Ahuja H,.L., (2017) Advanced Economic Theory : Microeconomic Analysis, 21st Edition, S.
Chand &Co.Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
2. Samuelson Paul, Nordhaus William (2010) Economics (Special Indian Edition, Tata McGrew
Hills, New Delhi.
3. Dominick Salvatore (2009) Principles of Micro Economics, Oxford University Press,
London.
4. Jinghan, M.L., (1986) Micro Economic Theory, Konark Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
5. Lipsey, R.G., (1995)An introduction to Positive Economics, Oxford University Press, UK.
6. Stonier, A. W., (1984) A Textbook of Economic Theory, ELBS.
7. Shastri Rahul (2000) Micro Economics, Universities Press (India) Limited, Distributed by
Orient Longman Limited, Hyderabad.
8. Dr. Gupta, G. S., (1990) Managerial Economics, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
9. Dr.Atmanand, (1997) Managerial Economics, Excel Books, New Delhi.
10. Harvey J, Johnson M K, (1989, 5th edition) Modern Economics: Study Guide and Workbook,
ELBS/ Macmillan, Low Priced Edition, London.

Case Studies and relevant examples must be used when teaching this syllabus.
Internal Assessment Total 25 Marks
15 Marks - Conventional Test i.e. Summative Assessment
10 Marks - Projects / Assignment
Project or Assignment work of 10 marks can be focused on developing Employability Skills
through use of IT, internet to find information and to develop Presentation Skills.
Data collection and basic tabulation of prices for any consumer product to identify the type of
competitive market for the product, may be given to students’ as project work
External Assessment Marks 75
Attempt any 5 Questions from Q. 1 to Q.7,
Q. 7 shall be Short Notes, with one question from each of the Units I to IV.
 B.COM. I/ BA I
SEMESTER I
VOCATIONAL SUBJECT
OFFICE MANAGEMENT & SECRETARIAL PRACTICE – PAPER I
TYPING-I
Computer Code (BCom - 100152) (BA - 100152)
4 credits
ABOUT THE COURSE :
The course content aims to impart to the students an understanding of short hand and typing.
Unit TOPIC & DETAILS Weightage No. of
Hours
1 SHORTHAND 25 15
1) Consonants
2) Vowels
3) Intervening Vowels Position
4) Alternative Signs for ‘S’ & ‘H’
5) Diphthongs
6) Phraseography Tick ‘the’
7) Circle ‘S’ & ‘Z’
8) Stroke ‘S’ & ‘Z’
(Chapter I to Chapter VIII)
Pitman Old Course – Issac Pitman

2 TYPING 25 15
Key Board Operation
 Need for proper type and size of tables and chair for use by
typist.
 Sitting Postures
 Material Required
 Inspection and removal of paper
 Learning the second row (Home room ) guide keys and home
keys
 Learning the third row (upper row)
 Learning the first row (bottom row)
 Learning the fourth row (number row )
 Special sign and symbols in the keyboard and their uses.
3 Statement (30 wpm) – 20 25 15
Practical Keyboard Operations
1) Practicing second row, third row, first row & fourth row
2) Practicing words, sentences, paragraphs & passages
3) Use of shift keys and other non-character keys
4) Typewriting of special symbols of the keyboard and punctuation
marks.
Speed Building
1) Different kinds of drills for typing
2) Graded speed test leading to accurate speed of about 30 w.p.m.
3) Typing passages each containing 300 words in 10 minutes.
Teaching guidelines, alternative hand words, balance hand word, same letter in different
words, drill of common words, drills of alphabetical sentences and words division drills.

Internal exam – 25 marks (Shorthand 15 marks

 Typing 10 marks)
External exam – 75 marks (Shorthand 40 marks
Typing 35 marks)
Reference :
1) Pitman Shorthand Instructor and Key
 BCOM I/BA I
SEMESTER I
VOCATIONAL SUBJECT
OFFICE MANAGEMENT & SECRETARIAL PRACTICE – Paper II
THEORY I
Computer Code (BCom-100252) (BA-100252)
4 credit
ABOUT THE COURSE :
The course content aims to impart to the students an understanding of office management.
Sr. No TOPIC & DETAILS Weightage No. of
Hours
Unit I Office Organization 25 15
Commercial Office- meaning, importance & function, Organization meaning,
characteristics of organization, Types of organization- Line, Functional, Line &
Staff Committee.
Unit II Departmentation 25 15
Principal departments of modern office. Advantages of departmentation, Basis of
departmentation, departments of a modern office and their function, schematic
diagram of modern office. Office Services- Disadvantages of Centralization &
Decentralization.
Unit III Filling & Mailing Services 25 15
Meaning, Objective and Importance of filing, Essentials of a good filing system,
Advantages & Disadvantages of centralized and decentralized filing system. Modern
methods i.e Horizontal and Vertical filing system, Index of file. Mailing Service –
definition types of mail, procedure of handling inward and outward mail. Mode of
dispatch – Airmail services, rail parcel service and courier services. Internal mail,
Email, Postal services and Hand delivery.

Internal exam – 25 marks

External exam - 75 marks

Reference Books :
1. Gupta, C.B., (2014), Office Organization & Management, (3rd Edition), Sultan Chand
& Sons Educational Publishers.
2. Ghosh, P., (2013). Office Management, (11th Edition), Sultan Chand & Son
Educational Publishers.
3. Chitkodikar.V.V., (2015), Office Management with Secretarial Practice & Computer
Awareness.
 B.COM. I
SEMESTER II
VOCATIONAL SUBJECT
OFFICE MANAGEMENT & SECRETARIAL PRACTICE – Paper III
TYPING
Computer Code - 200352
4 credit

ABOUT THE COURSE :

The course content aims to impart to the students an understanding of shorthand and typing.

Sr. No TOPIC & DETAILS Weightage No. of

Hours
Unit I SHORTHAND - 25 15
CHAPTER IX
-‘SW’&’SS’ OR ‘SZ’
- X – Loops ‘ST’ & ‘STR’
- XI – Initial Hooks
- XII – Fr & Vr & Fl & Vl Series
- XIII – Cricle & Loop
- XIV – ‘N’& ‘F’ Hooks
(CHAPTER IX TO CHAPTER XIV)
Unit II Introduction to Office Letters @ 30 w.p.m 25 15
Unit III Introduction to Statements @ 30 w.p.m 25 15
Unit IV Practicing Speed Passage upto 30 w.p.m
Paper Pattern (Shorthand 50 marks)
1) Objectives
- Fill in the blanks
- True or False
2) Short notes
3) Brief or Explanations
4) Grammalogues
5) Phrases
6) Paragraphs (Transcribe from English to
Shorthand)

Internal exam – 25 marks

External exam - 75 marks

Reference Books :
4. Pitman Shorthand Instructor and Key.
 B.COM - I / B.A - I
SEMESTER I
Vocational Specialization – TOURISM & TRAVEL MANAGEMENT
TOURISM BUSINESS ( Paper I )
Computer Code : ( B.COM - 100124) ( B.A - 100124 )
Credits : 4

Objectiv This paper introduces the student to the basic tourism phenomenon, highlighting
e: the contribution of tourism industry towards the Indian economy.
Unit Topic & Details Weightage No. of Hours
I. Definitions-Tourism (D.O.T) Basic terms & 25 15
Concepts (Tourist, Visitor, Excursionist), Forms
of tourism, Evolution & Development of tourism.
II. A’s of tourism ( Accomodation, Accessibility, 25 15
Amenities & Attractions), Types of tourism
(Mass, Social, Sports, Adventure, Eco-tourism,
Medical, MICE, Festival, Shopping, Beach, Wine
& Religious tourism), Travel Motivators and
Travel Barriers.
III. Classification of tourism and Tourism 25 15
Infrastructure in India.
IV. Impacts of tourism ( Economic, Socio-Cultural, 25 15
Physical, Political & Environmental )

Internal Assessment : 25 marks

Semester Exam : 75 marks
References Books
Bhatia, A.K. (2003) Tourism Development, Principles & Practices, Sterling Publishers Pvt.
Ltd. New Delhi
Bhatia, A.K. (2003) International Tourism Management, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. New
Delhi.
Murugan, Annamalai (2012) Medical Tourism – Potential, Prospects & Emerging Issues,
Abhjeet Publications
Seth Pran Nath (1993) An Introduction to Travel & Tourism (1st edition), Sterling Publishers
Pvt.Ltd,
Singhal, G.D. , Tiwary, Awadh & Agarwal, Meera (2006) Glimpses of Tourism in India
Kanishka Publishers New Delhi.
Verma, Ravindra (2010) Tourism in 21st Century Centrum Press Publishers New Delhi.
 B.COM - I / B.A - I
SEMESTER I
Vocational Specialization – TOURISM & TRAVEL MANAGEMENT
TOURISM ORGANISATIONS ( Paper II )
Computer Code : ( B.COM - 100224) ( B.A - 100224 )
Credits : 4

Objective This paper will impart knowledge about various national & international tourism
: organizations & the role played by these organizations in promoting sustainable
& universally accessible tourism at national & global levels.
Unit Topic & Details Weightage No. of Hours
I. National Tourist Organisations – Ministry of 25 15
Tourism, M.T.D.C, I.T.D.C, T.A.A.I and A.S.I
(Logo, Establishment, & Functions).
II. International Organisations – W.T.O, I.C.A.O , 25 15
I.A.T.A, U.F.T.A.A ( Logo, Establishment,
Departments, Functions & Membership ).
III. International Organisations – I.U.O.T.O, 25 15
W.T.T.C, A.S.T.A & P.A.T.A ( Logo,
Establishment, Departments, Functions &
Membership ).
IV. Chicago Convention, Freedoms of Air, Warsaw 25 15
Convention, Role of Trade Fairs.

Internal Assessment : 25 marks

Semester Exam : 75 marks

References Books
Bhatia, A.K. (2003) Tourism Development, Principles & Practices, Sterling Publishers Pvt.
Ltd. New Delhi
Bhatia, A.K. (2003) International Tourism Management, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. New
Delhi.
Murugan, Annamalai (2012) Medical Tourism – Potential, Prospects & Emerging Issues,
Abhjeet Publications
Seth Pran Nath (1993) An Introduction to Travel & Tourism (1st edition), Sterling Publishers
Pvt.Ltd,
Singhal, G.D. , Tiwary, Awadh & Agarwal, Meera (2006) Glimpses of Tourism in India
Kanishka Publishers New Delhi.
Verma, Ravindra (2010) Tourism in 21st Century Centrum Press Publishers New Delhi.
 B.COM I / B.A I
SEMESTER II
Vocational Specialization – TOURISM & TRAVEL MANAGEMENT
TOURISM PRODUCT – INDIA ( Paper III)
Computer Code : ( B.COM - 200324) ( B.A - 200324 )
Credits : 4

Objectiv This paper will provide adequate knowledge about India – a tourist destination
e: emphasizing on the geographical features, natural resources, heritage and
popular tourist sites.
Unit Topic & Details Weightage No. of Hours
I. Tourism Product - meaning, classification & 25 15
characteristics. India-Geographical features, States,
Union Territories & Capital Cities & IATA
domestic city codes.
II. Map Plotting – Physical : Mountain range, Desert 25 15
region, Rivers, Oceans, Coasts & Western &
Eastern Ghats. Political : States, Union Territories
& Capital cities, Triangular Circuits, Popular city
names, India’s Neighbours & SAARC countries.
III. Incredible India Campaign, Major places of tourist 25 15
interest ( Monuments, places of worship,
forts,palaces, caves, museums, gardens) &
UNESCO Heritage sites in different zones of India.
IV. Pilgrim Destinations like Ashtavinayakas, 25 15
Jyotirlingas, Ajmer dargah, Vaishnodevi,
Amarnath, Chardham. Natural Resources like
National Parks & Sanctuaries, Hill Stations,
Beaches & Island destinations.

Internal Assessment: 25 marks written test / Projects Semester Exam: 75 marks

References
Bindloss, Joe & Cannon, Teresa (2001) India Lonely Planet Publications.
Bradnock, Robert & Roma (2000) Foot Print- Indian Himalaya handbook Contemporary Publishing
Group USA
Outlook Traveller (2004) - Heritage Holidays Vol 2 (1 st Ed) South, West and East India
Singh, B.N. & Chatterjee, Manas (2005) Tourism In India RBSA Publishers.
Thandavan, R. & Girish, Revathy (2006) Tourism Product Dominant Publishers & Distributions New
Delhi