The University of Mumbai started the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) course in 2003-04. Since then the stream has been excelling in all the aspects.

• The main aim to introduce this course was to improve self-employment and provide benefits to the organizations by providing them with suitable trained persons in the field of Accounting and Finance by way of interaction, projects, presentations, industrial visits, practical training, job orientation and placements
• Well as we know that Finance is one of the major aspect for every individual as well an organization, not only the sources of finance are important but its optimum utilization and planning is required to increase the profitability. At the same time accounting helps to maintain clear records of all financial transactions which helps for smooth functioning of organization.
• A BAF student acquires specialized knowledge for the same and further the candidate can enhance their knowledge by pursuing M.com in Finance or MBA in Finance and can also opt for CA (Chartered Accountant)

OBJECTIVES

• To improve self- employment and provide benefits to the organizations by providing them with suitable trained persons in the field of Accounting and Finance by way of interactions, projects, presentations, industrial visits ,practical training ,job orientation internship and placements.
• To provide adequate exposure to the operational environment and to inculcate training and practical approach by using modern technology in the field of management and finance.

ACTION PLAN OF BAF

As we know that finance is one of the major aspect for every individual as well as organization, not only the sources of finance are important but its optimum utilization and planning is required to increase the profitability. At the same time accounting helps to maintain clear records of all financial transactions which helps for smooth functioning of organization.

A BAF student acquires specialized knowledge for the same and further the candidate can enhance their knowledge by pursuing M.Com in Finance or MBA in Finance and can also opt for CA (Chartered Accountant).

 Executing various events and activities to generate a sense of responsibility with     leadership skills and accountability.

Academic fest Prodigy: It helps to provide   practical   knowledge through workshops and   seminars and create awareness of new avenues of work and skills required. Through the various academic activities like quiz ,debate ,group discussions and various management games  the students get opportunity to enhance their knowledge in their field .Besides this students get opportunity to develop various skills like organizing ,management leadership skills  and sense of responsibility by organizing the fest .

For providing practical knowledge to the students, finance visit to BSE, RBI etc. arranged   and they got opportunity to play finance games like stock mock.

Internship opportunities with companies add valuable learning experiences and enhance their skills in the job market.

Advantages of BAF

• More emphasizes on accounting career.
• Professional degree.
• Better Accounting knowledge compared to B.com
• All core subjects which expand the knowledge in the area of accounting and finance
• Elective subjects provide opportunity to the students to elect the core subjects according to their interest and do specialization in that field
• More job opportunities as accounting and finance is heart of every organization.

Our students get theoretical as well as practical knowledge in their courses when they go for field trip in different organizations like Bombay Stock Exchange, Reserve Bank of India.

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