Programme Outcomes and Programme Specific Outcomes (BBA Programme)

Vidya Vikas Mandal’s

Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES, PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES,

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES AND PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

Academic Year: 2022-2023

The College runs the following programmes

  1. Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) – B.Com (Hons.)
  2. Bachelor of Commerce – B.Com
  3. Bachelor of Computer Applications – BCA
  4. Bachelor of Vocation (Software Technologies) – B.Voc.(ST)
  5. Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Services) – BBA(FS)
  6. Bachelor of Business Administration- BBA
  7. Master of Commerce – M.Com
  8. Post Graduate Diploma in Finance & Taxation– PGDFT

 

I.PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

Goa University, in its Ordinances for the various programmes has specified broad Programme Objectives. As per Goa University Ordinances, the stated objectives of the various programmes offered by this College are as given below.

B.Com, B.Com(Hons.) and BCA programmes: OC-66 and OC-67 respectively

  1. To bring the undergraduate curriculum at par with the model curriculum recommended by the University Grants Commission.
  2. To impart quality education at par with international standards by offering a choice of new, relevant and need-based Courses.
  3. To inculcate in student’s responsibility and self-discipline in the learning process.
  4. To enable students to acquire specific skills in keeping with their area of study.
  5. To make the evaluation system continuous and more objective.

 

BBA(FS) Programme: OA-22

  1. To nurture intellectual capital in the financial services sector by disseminating industry relevant and academically enriched knowledge.
  2. To incorporate interactive and innovative teaching-learning pedagogy focused on problem-solving and critical thinking.
  3. To promote experiential learning through study tours, guest lectures, field visits and participation in events.
  4. To enhance the employability of the students by supplementing the syllabus with add-on courses and online certifications.
  5. To create leadership qualities sustainable in a global business environment and to inculcate ethics and values conducive for good citizenship.
  6. To instill sensitivity amongst the students towards the community and environment.

 

B.B.A. Programme Outcomes

  1. To xxhibit an understanding of broad business concepts and principles.
  2. To demonstrate the competencies required to undertake managerial jobs.
  3. To apply cross functional business knowledge and technologies in solving real world business Problems.
  4. To display behavioural skills (e.g., communication, decision making, time management, Negotiations) in business interactions.
  5. TO recognise and resolve ethical issues in business.
  6. To initiate and build entrepreneurial ventures.
  7. To develop perspective about global environment including cultural, social and sustainability issues.

 

B.Voc. Programme: OA-23

  1. To provide a judicious mix of skills relating to a profession and appropriate content of General Education.
  2. To ensure that students have adequate knowledge and skills, so that they are work-equipped at each exit point of the Programme.
  3. To provide flexibility to the students by means of pre-defined entry and multiple exit points.
  4. To integrate National Skill Quality Framework (NSQF) within the undergraduate level of higher education in order to enhance employability of the graduates and meet industry requirements.

Such graduates, apart from meeting the needs of local and national industry are also expected to be equipped to become part of the global workforce.

  1. To provide vertical mobility to students coming out of (a) 10+2 with vocational subjects and (b)Community Colleges

In addition to the above, the more specific Objectives of the B.Voc (Software Technologies) are:

(i) To ensure that students obtain adequate knowledge, skills and competencies, who after successfully completing the course of

  1. Certificate in Software Technologies – are industry-ready to be employed as Junior Software Developers.
  2. Diploma in Software Technologies – are industry-ready to be employed as Web Developers.
  3. Advanced Diploma in Software Technologies – are industry-ready to be employed as Associate – Desktop Publishing and Graphics Designer
  4. Degree in Software Technologies – are ready for transition into a broad range of options: industry (software/application developer), government, professionals, entrepreneurs and professional education.

(ii) To provide graduates with a foundation to pursue professional careers and take up higher learning options such as MBA, MCA, MCM, as well as research

 

M.Com. Programme: OA-18A

  1. To equip the students with dual specialization in accounting & finance and business management which will enable them to be productive human resources to cater to the multiple tasking demands of the industry.
  2. To create faculty of quality and competence in the subject areas of Commerce and Management at UG and PG programmes.
  3. Enhancing the horizon of knowledge so as to empower the students to carry out qualitative and quantitative research in academic or professional careers.
  4. To nurture personal, interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on holistic education.
  5. To understand and measure the current events, develop and apply independent logical thinking.
  6. To inculcate managerial and entrepreneurial skills to coordinate and manage the affairs of business effectively.

 

PGDFT Programme : OA-28

  1. To equip and train students in specialized and emerging fields/areas of finance and taxation
  2. To bridge over the knowledge gap and create trained manpower with the requisite practical skills and capabilities to become highly productive professionals
  3. To impart intensive knowledge to establish and manage business ventures.

 

  1. GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES AND PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

The students of this College come from different educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. It is our desire that, during their time with this institution, students broaden their horizons, imbibe important community values and develop their abilities and skills, which will not only help them in their careers, but also support their role within society as good citizens.

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

All the programmes listed above – undergraduate as well as postgraduate – have one primary objective, viz. to prepare graduates who embody the attributes and qualities valued by Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics. It is our aim that when our students graduate, they will have imbibed the following Graduate Attributes.

We expect students to:

  1. Be Subject Specialists
  2. Be Independent Thinkers
  3. Be Resourceful and Responsible
  4. Have Effective Communication and Soft Skills
  5. Be Lifelong learners
  6. Be Ethical
  7. Be sensitive to social and environmental issues

 

Attaining these attributes requires that, during their years with the College, students

(a) acquire academic abilities

(b) imbibe personal qualities and

(c) inculcate transferable skills

Accordingly, Programme Outcomes have been drawn up to reflect one or more of these

 

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

The College expects that, after completion of their programme of study, the students will

PO1: KNOWLEGDE – Understand the concepts, principles, methods and practices of their discipline, be aware of recent developments in their subject area and possess discipline-relevant professional and workplace knowledge, skills and competencies.

PO2: INDEPENDENT THINKING – Be able to apply creative, imaginative and innovative thinking and ideas to problem-solving.

PO3: RESOURCEFUL & RESPONSIBLE – Be motivated, conscientious, self-sufficient and accountable individuals capable of independent work, who can manage their personal performance to meet expectations.

PO4: COMMUNICATION SKILLS – Possess very good communication, interpersonal and social skills, be good team workers and demonstrate leadership qualities.

PO5: LIFELONG LEARNING:  – Engage in lifelong learning and be able to adapt their skills and knowledge to deal with change and meet new challenges.

PO6: ETHICS – Demonstrate ethical awareness and the ability to apply ethical principles in decision-making.

PO7: SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENT SENSITIVITY – Have an attitude of compassion and generosity towards less privileged sections of society and be sensitive towards the environment and sustainability issues.

 

These are the expected and desired outcomes of all programmes. In addition to these, it is expected that students of each programme will acquire specific knowledge, abilities and skills.

 

III. PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

  1. Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) – B.Com(Hons.)

Graduates of the B.Com(Hons.) programme will

PSO1: Have the analytical skills required to analyse budgets, financial statements, annual reports and other business documents.

PSO2: Have acquired practical skills in areas such as accounting, cost accounting, banking, digital marketing, financial planning or a relevant skill in their chosen area of specialization.

PSO3: Have acquired basic knowledge of Research Methodology so as to pursue higher levels of research.

PSO4: Be able to take up professional courses such as CA, CS, CMA and higher learning options such as M.Com, MBA and Postgraduate programmes in related areas.

PSO5: Have acquired the knowledge, competency and skills to be employable nationally and globally, or to venture into entrepreneurship.

 

  1. Bachelor of Commerce –  B.Com

Graduates of the B.Com programme will

PSO1: Have the analytical skills required to analyse budgets, financial statements, annual reports and other business documents.

PSO2: Have acquired practical skills in areas such as accounting, cost accounting, banking, digital marketing, financial planning or a relevant skill in their chosen area of specialization.

PSO3: Be able to take up higher learning options such as M.Com, MBA and Postgraduate programmes in related areas.

PSO4: Have acquired the knowledge, competency and skills to be employable nationally and globally, or to venture into entrepreneurship.

  

  1. Bachelor of Computer Applications – BCA

The BCA Programme integrates knowledge of Mathematics, Computer Science, Management and also develops the students’ ability to communicate effectively. Therefore, graduates of the BCA programme will

 

PSO1: Be able to analyze various real-life computing problems, and design and develop effective solutions to these problems by applying knowledge and skills gained.

PSO2: Be proficient in successfully blending analytical, logical and technical skills with latest tools and technologies to innovate solutions to existing social and business issues.

PSO3: Be able to adapt to new technologies keeping pace with industry trends and practices.

PSO4: Be able to pursue higher studies such as MCA, MCS, MBA, M.Sc. etc. and undertake research.

PSO5: Be able to take up professional careers in the IT & ITES sector and become techpreneurs.

 

  1. Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Services) – BBA(FS)

Graduates of the BBA(FS) programme will

PSO1: Be able to apply financial services principles to situations in the global business scenario.

PSO2: Have the requisite practical knowledge in respect of various financial services.

PSO3: Have acquired practical skills in areas such as accounting, banking, digital marketing, financial planning or any other relevant areas.

PSO4: Be able to take sound investment decisions and undertake financial planning.

PSO5: Be employable in any financial services organization, or in the Finance Department of any organization, and be able to establish a financial advisory business.

 

  1. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

On completion of the programme, the student will be able to:

PSO1: Derive conceptual clarity of various functional areas of an organisation and derive practical learning through summer internship, industrial visits etc.

PSO2: Analyse and interpret data which is used in decision making.

PSO3: Demonstrate behavioural skills like oral, written communication, team work etc.

PSO4: Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills through core and elective areas of specialization in Finance, Human Recourse, and Marketing to solve business issues.

 

  1. Bachelor of Vocation (Software Technologies) – B.Voc.(ST)

B.Voc.(ST) graduates will:

PSO1: Be able to perform job roles at different skill levels (NSQF) as defined in the curriculum.

PSO2: Be able to analyze various real-life computing problems, and design and develop effective solutions to these problems by applying knowledge and skills gained.

PSO3: Be proficient in successfully blending analytical, logical and technical skills with latest tools and technologies to innovate solutions to existing social and business issues.

PSO4: Be able to adapt to new technologies keeping pace with industry trends and practices.

PSO5: Be able to take up professional careers in the IT & ITES sector and become techpreneurs.

 

  1. Master of Commerce – M.Com

Graduates of the M.Com programme will

PSO1: Have a clear understanding of all the concepts, principles and practices in the areas of accounting, finance and management.

PSO2: Be able to apply the relevant techniques for decision-making in all areas of business.

PSO3: Have acquired research skills in the area of commerce & management and be able to identify research problems, use statistical tools for data analysis, and evaluate the results using statistical software.

PSO4: Have acquired the knowledge, competency and skills/traits to work in domains such as banking, accounting & finance, HRM, sales & marketing or enter the teaching profession.

 

  1. Post Graduate Diploma in Finance & Taxation – PGDFT

Students who successfully complete the PGDFT programme will:

PSO1: Have the requisite practical knowledge and skills in the areas of accounting, finance and taxation.

PSO2: Have analytical abilities which can be applied in business situations.

PSO3: Be able to work in the areas of accounting, finance, taxation, investment and banking, or become entrepreneurs in these and related areas.

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