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.
Selection process results will be available on https://espro.christuniversity.in/Application/ according to the important dates section. Selected candidates will receive an E-Offer of admission that 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.
To process admission
All original marks cards and one set of photocopies must be submitted for verification at the time of admission as mentioned below
All mandatory documents must be submitted for verification during the admission process.
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.
The date of commencement of the academic Year 2024 will be intimated during the admission process.
Please Note:
Candidates falling under any of the below mentioned categories must apply under the International Student Category:
International students coming from Non-English speaking countries should:
Candidates without the above pre-qualifications will have to enroll either for
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.
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
1. NRI defined under the Indian Income Tax Law
2. Either of the parents is outside India (except Nepal) on Work Permit / Resident Permit.
3. Indian citizen financed by any Institution / agency outside India, even if parents are Residents of India.
4. Indian Citizen who has pursued studies for qualifying examination in any foreign / Indian syllabus outside India..
5. NRI fee is applicable for the full duration of the programme for candidates who;
5.1. Have pursued and completed their last qualifying exam from outside India.
5.2. Are NRI and candidates who have applied under NRI category
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.
Bangalore Central Campus
The Office of Admissions,
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,
Bengaluru - 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA
Ph. No: +91 92430 80800
Ph. No: +91 80 4012 9400
Email IDs
Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in
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Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru - 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA Ph. No: 080 4655 1306
Email: admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in |
Bangalore Kengeri Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road, Bengaluru - 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA
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Bangalore Yeshwanthpur Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA |
Delhi NCR Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
Delhi NCR Ghaziabad - 201003
Ph. No: 1800-123-3212
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Pune Lavasa Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court,
PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune - 412112, Maharashtra
Ph. No : 1800-123-2009,
Email: admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in |
Virginia Commonwealth University is a public university with highly ranked programmes offered by its many colleges such as the Medical College of Virginia, School of Arts, College of Engineering, and the School of Business. The university is in Richmond City, with a diversified population, including Indian-origin American citizens. The city has headquarters for the six Fortune 500 companies. It is a two-hour drive from the national capital, Washington DC, and an hour's flight from the financial capital, New York. Since its beginning in 1937, the VCU Business School has grown into a nationally ranked institution with over 40,000 alums who have made their mark on the business world and beyond. Offering a wide range of programmes at the bachelor's, master's, certificate and doctoral levels, the VCU Business School ranks in the top five percent of business schools worldwide due to its AACSB International accreditation. The school maintains strong connections with the vibrant business community that surrounds our campus and provides students with transformative educational experiences that enhance their lives using education as a bridge to their future success. With respect to rankings, VCU is standing as follows:
#49 Online MBA ranked by U.S News & World Report
#29 Online MBA ranked by The Princeton Review
#27 Part-time MBA ranked by Fortune
CHRIST (Deemed to be) University and VCU have partnered since 2010. Over 750 CHRIST university MBA students have graduated from VCU, and about 50% are working outside India, predominantly in the USA.
CREDIT STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME
The programme comprises adequate credits as per the norms of Christ (Deemed to be University) in line with the NEP requirements promulgated by University Grants Commission (UGC). Undergraduate courses can be completed in three years of full-time study at CHRIST University, Bangalore Central Campus, to acquire desired credit points. Students, after completing their 3-year undergraduate programme at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), are duly eligible to continue their postgraduate programme in Master of Accountancy or Master of Decision Analytics offered by the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Virginia, Richmond, USA. Completing the fourth year at VCU will allow the students to earn the BSc (Accountancy and Analytics Honours) degree from CHRIST and a Master’s degree from VCU, also act as a catalyst in enriching the advanced knowledge and skills in Accountancy and Analytics, which will be a pioneer in preparing the students for the Accountancy, Analytics and other allied professional certifications namely Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
WHO SHOULD JOIN THE PROGRAMME?
The program is ideal for prospective students interested in pursuing a promising career in Accountancy and Analytics and those who wish to pursue their education at foreign universities. The programme equips the students with the technical, analytical and communication skills that are highly demanded in the present global job market. Students with fourth-year post-graduate degrees can enable themselves to be a part of the US job market under varied domains.
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.
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Other Indian States
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NRI
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SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN
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Other Foreign Nationals
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Time of Payment
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1
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260,000 INR
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280,000 INR
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390,000 INR
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5,600 USD
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6,200 USD
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Within seven days of the declaration of the Selection Process Result
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2
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260,000 INR
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280,000 INR
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390,000 INR
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5,600 USD
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6,200 USD
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On or before March 15, 2025
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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 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 |
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English |
AEC |
30 |
50 |
2 |
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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 |
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Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary |
IDC/MDC |
45 |
100 |
3 |
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Spreadsheet for Business (Submission Paper) |
SEC |
45 |
100 |
3 |
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HED |
VAC |
15 |
-- |
1 |
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Environmental Studies |
VAC |
15 |
-- |
1 |
COM001-1 |
Introduction to Accountancy |
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TOTAL |
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550 |
22 |
II Semester (Applicable to 2024 batch) |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Course Type |
No. of Hrs |
Marks |
Credits |
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English |
AEC |
30 |
50 |
2 |
COM101-2 |
Practices of Banking and Insurance |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
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Intermediate Accounting II |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
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Python Programming for Analytics |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
COM102-2 |
Corporate Law and Administration |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
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Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary |
IDC/MDC |
45 |
100 |
3 |
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Data Visualization and Dashboarding (Submission Paper) -- AFA |
SEC |
45 |
100 |
3 |
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HED |
VAC |
15 |
-- |
1 |
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Indian Constitution |
VAC |
15 |
-- |
1 |
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TOTAL |
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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 |
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Language |
AEC |
30 |
50 |
2 |
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Financial System & Services |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
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Machine Learning Models for Business - - AFA |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
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Business Statistics and Mathematics |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
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Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary (Swayam) |
IDC/MDC |
45 |
100 |
3 |
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Community Engagement (Service Learning) |
SEC (L+P) |
60 |
100 |
3 |
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HED |
VAC |
15 |
-- |
1 |
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Yoga and mental well-being |
VAC |
15 |
-- |
1 |
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TOTAL |
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550 |
22 |
IV Semester |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Course Type |
No. of Hrs |
Marks |
Credits |
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Language |
AEC |
30 |
50 |
2 |
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Econometric Time-series Analysis |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
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Taxation – I |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
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Cost Accounting |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
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Entrepreneurship (Submission Paper) |
Core |
30 |
50 |
2 |
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HED |
VAC |
15 |
-- |
1 |
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Healthful Living |
VAC |
15 |
-- |
1 |
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TOTAL |
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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 |
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Research Methodology |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
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Taxation – II |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
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Management Accounting and Performance Analysis |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
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Corporate Finance |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
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Internship Project |
VOC |
30 |
50 |
2 |
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TOTAL |
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450 |
18 |
VI Semester |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Course Type |
No. of Hrs |
Marks |
Credits |
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Auditing as per GAAS |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
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DBMS & SQL |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
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International Taxation |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
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Investment Analysis and Portfolio management |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
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Accounting Analytics |
Core |
60 |
100 |
4 |
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TOTAL |
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500 |
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