This ACCA-accredited online Bachelor of Commerce (Professional) program from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is designed for aspiring commerce professionals looking to build expertise in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, and Business Strategy. The curriculum in the first four semesters covers core areas such as Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Financial Management, and Business Law. From fourth semester onwards, learners can choose from specialized electives like Advanced Financial Management, Advanced Taxation, Security Analysis & Portfolio Management, and more. With a strong emphasis on analytical skills, ethical business practices, real-world application through projects and courses in Research, Entrepreneurship, Ethics, and Sustainability, the program prepares students for diverse roles in the global financial and corporate sectors.
This program is accredited by ACCA. As part of this accreditation, learners are eligible for up to 9 paper exemptions under the ACCA qualification.
Here's what you can expect from our courses
Earn up to 9 ACCA paper exemptions through this program, saving you time, exam effort, and cost while accelerating your path toward becoming a globally recognized finance professional with Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Experience the world of accounting and finance with confidence. This course prepares you with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in various positions in auditing, taxation, consulting, and corporate finance in industries such as BFSI, IT, and multinational firms. This program offers a dual qualification pathway—combining a recognized undergraduate degree with the opportunity to earn a globally respected professional qualification.
Build your base with proficiency in financial reporting, management accounting, corporate law, business strategy, and ethics. Get a competitive advantage with international accounting standards and practical experience that are integrated into the course.
Learners can earn maximum ACCA paper exemptions, thus speeding up their journey of becoming a Chartered Certified Accountant. These exemptions typically include foundation-level papers. An internationally aligned qualification can open doors to job opportunities all over the world.
The BCom (Professional) program curriculum is accredited with the ACCA (UK) curriculum, which confirms the content to be industry-relevant and globally recognized. Gain from a syllabus intended for the current business and finance experts—with adaptability and trustworthiness included.
Network with industry leaders and engage in diverse classrooms to gain valuable insights into global business practices. Get access to Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s 1 million strong alumni network.
Benefit from a 100% online experience with zero compromise on quality through online enrollment, orientation, classes, assignments, projects, examinations, and placement. Get assistance from dedicated course mentors and 24×7 student support. Also, participate in exclusive campus events and interact with peers and faculty.
We offer flexible payment options that allow students to pay their fees in semester-wise instalments.
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We offer loans at low interest rates and part-payment facilities, ensuring that your learning takes the spotlight without the stress of financing.
Exclusive scholarships designed for defense personnel, meritorious students, differently-abled people, MAHE alumni, and alumni of degree colleges under Academy of General Education (AGE).
Globally recognized and widely accepted by governments and organizations, the online degrees offered by Manipal Academy of Higher Education are at par with on-campus degrees and open doors to better professional opportunities.
Program registration
Fill in your basic, education & work experience-related details and pay the application fee to register.
Fee payment
Pay the admission fee for the first semester/year or full program.
Document upload
Upload supporting documents & submit your application.
University approval
The university will evaluate your documents to confirm your admission.
Dr. Everil Jacklin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Commerce. She mentors students with projects.
Assistant Professor
Raghavendra Nayak is an Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) at the Manipal School of Commerce and Economics. He holds an MA in Economics, MCom, UGC-NET and K-SET qualifications in Economics, and is currently pursuing his PhD. He teaches Economics across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including BBA, BCom, MSc, and Online MBA, and serves as Examination Coordinator for PG programs. With prior teaching experience at reputed institutions, he has over seven years of academic experience. His areas of interest include economics, banking, and sustainable entrepreneurship. He has published research in Scopus-indexed journals on macroeconomic trends, sustainable entrepreneurship in emerging economies, and the impact of macroeconomic factors on Indian stock markets.
Assistant Professor
Shihabudheen P P is a Professor at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India. As an ACCA-qualified finance professional and an experienced academician with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance), he currently serves as an ACCA Trainer at ISDC, Bangalore, with over four years of teaching experience across diverse academic environments. His expertise spans core ACCA subjects, particularly Business and Technology (BT), Management Accounting (MA), and Financial Accounting (FA). He has delivered lectures and training sessions to students across India and internationally, including the UAE, UK, Australia, and other regions. His areas of academic interest include financial reporting, management accounting, business analysis, and emerging trends in finance education. He is committed to delivering concept-driven, practical-oriented learning experiences to students pursuing professional and academic qualifications.
Professor
Ms. Sakshi Agarwal is an ACCA trainer at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India, with a specialization in Strategic Business Reporting (SBR). She is dedicated to delivering concept-driven learning and helping students build a strong foundation in financial reporting and business strategy. With a focused teaching approach, she has mentored hundreds of ACCA aspirants contributing to successful examination outcomes. Her teaching methodology emphasizes clarity of concepts, exam-oriented techniques, and practical understanding of complex topics. Her academic background in international finance, combined with her ACCA qualification, enables her to effectively guide students through professional-level subjects with structured and simplified learning methods.
Professor
CPA Yogesh Sharma is professor at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India. His main areas of research interests include auditing, finance, accounting, economics, AI, portfolio management, banking, financial services, financial markets, and information technology. He has worked with top and prominent institutions in USA, Canada, London, India and Dubai. He has helped top institutes like ICAI, AICPA and ACCA in drafting research papers and published many articles in national and international journals. He has guided over 4,500 MBA students’ postgraduate thesis. He has designed financial and accounting courses and won ‘best instructor’ award from many international institutions. He has headed teams of reviewers for indexed journals and won several ‘best research paper’ awards at international conferences.
Professor
Yes. From the academic year 2022-23, it has been made mandatory for all universities offering courses in online or distance learning modes to create ABC accounts for all their students as per the UGC regulation and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) is a digital storehouse of the credits earned by students during their academic journey. It is a credit bank for students that allows them to accumulate, verify, transfer, and redeem their credits. This is an initiative from the Ministry of Education, Government of India to enable academic flexibility and students’ mobility across multiple Higher Education Institutes (HEIs). The University Grants Commission (UGC) has mandated that every learner who is an Indian national needs to submit the following details for creating their ABC account:
The university will reach out to enrolled students for details required to create their ABC accounts and will provide these details to the UGC. Once the ABC account is created, the credits earned by the learners in their term-end exam will get deposited into their respective ABC accounts which they can redeem within 7 years. Students can email helpdesk@manipalacademyonline.edu.in for any queries.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), a NAAC A++ and Institution of Eminence, provides an online UGC-entitled BCom (Professional) course that is a blend of the core commerce and the globally recognized ACCA syllabus. Students can get up to 9 paper exemptions, learn skills that are relevant to the job market, and move forward to a global accounting career—all that with the convenience of online learning.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have completed 10+2/ intermediate/ senior secondary education from a recognized board, or 10+3 diploma from a recognized national or state institute, or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities, in any discipline.
Grades
Like an on-campus BCom, the online BCom (Professional) program is a three-year degree program consisting of six semesters. However, students can choose to complete the degree at their own pace in a maximum of 6 years.
The Bachelor of Commerce (Professional) is a 3-year undergraduate course that integrates core commerce education aligned with the structure of internationally acclaimed Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The ACCA is a professional organization based in the UK that provides the most prestigious certifications in accounting and finance, which are recognized in more than 180 countries. The course aims to give students a thorough understanding of finance, taxation, auditing, and business law, also preparing to earn maximum ACCA paper exemptions, thus reducing the time needed for their Chartered Certified Accountant qualification.
Here are 5 main advantages of studying an Online BCom (Professional) course
Every study resource such as videos, quizzes, PDFs, and recorded lectures can be accessed at any time through the Online Manipal Learning Management System (LMS).
Yes, all eligible students who have successfully fulfilled every criterion will be awarded their degree certificates via in-person convocation in the Manipal Academy of Higher Education campus or mailed via courier.
The Online BCom (Professional) course is a six-semester program that covers areas such as Financial Accounting, Business Law, Taxation, Strategic Business Reporting, and Performance Management. Besides this, it also provides a choice of electives and projects and is in sync with the ACCA syllabus for up to 9 paper exemptions.
Classes are delivered through live sessions and recorded video lectures via the LMS. Students can also engage in conversation in the discussion forum.
Learners will gain:
Definitely, students can use education loans or payment plans in installments, which will help them to manage their financial commitment better over the duration of the program.
Yes. All learners who pay the full program fee upfront can avail 5% fee concession on total program fee upon approval. In addition to the fee concession, if a learner is eligible for a scholarship, he/she can avail the same. The scholarship amount will be calculated on the total program fee.
Once a candidate’s scholarship is approved during admission, the scholarship benefit shall be applied as per the below table-
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Periodicity of fee payment |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Semester 3 |
Semester 4 |
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Semester-wise payment |
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1st and 2nd semester scholarship shall be applicable |
3rd semester scholarship shall be applicable |
4th semester scholarship shall be applicable |
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Annual payment |
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1st , 2nd and 3rd semester scholarship shall be applicable |
4th semester scholarship shall be applicable |
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Full fee payment at the beginning of the program |
Scholarship applicable for all semesters of the program shall get refunded. |
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For example- In the case of semester-wise fee payment, Semester-1 scholarship benefit shall be applicable in the subsequent semester ie- scholarship benefit of both Semester 1 & 2 shall be applicable while registering for Semester – 2. Thereafter, from Semester – 3, the current semester scholarship benefit shall be applicable.
The students are required to take term-end exams, and any other applicable assessments to fulfil the criteria to be eligible for award of degree.
Students can take up online examinations from any desktop/laptop with the latest version of the Google Chrome browser installed.
No. Additional charges may be payable for revaluation, resit examinations, duplicate certificates, and other supplementary academic services. These fees are not included in the program fee and are levied as per the respective university’s guidelines and policies.
The assessment system has been conceived, developed and administered on a rigorous and fair basis to bring out the best in students and prepare them for a successful career.
A student’s performance evaluation will be based on both Internal Assessment (IA) and End Term Examination (ETE). The assessment ratio of IA to ETE is 30:70.
Internal assessment is based on learner’s participation in discussion board, performance in assignments, performance in unit wise graded quizzes and percentage of content access.
At the end of each semester, the student is required to appear for the End Term Proctored Online Examination.
A student must score at least 40% in Internal Assessment (IA) to become eligible for End Term Examination (ETE).
A student must score at least 40% term-end examination to be declared as having passed in a subject.
Yes, an Online BCom (Professional) degree is a great way to open up new job opportunities. The students who get maximum ACCA paper exemptions, follow a globally-aligned curriculum, and undergo career-focused training are the ones who can confidently step into the roles of accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial management in any multinational companies, Big Four firms, and the world of global finance sectors.
As per the ACCA guidelines, learners must complete their BCom program within the regular 3-year duration and apply for the conditional exemption to full exemption within six months from the date of graduation.
No. To be eligible for the full ACCA exemption, you are expected to complete your BCom degree within the regular 3-year program duration. The exemption request must then be submitted within six months of your graduation date.
If you miss the prescribed timeline, you may still register with ACCA. However, the conditional exemption to full exemption will no longer be applicable, and you may be required to pay the applicable ACCA exemption fees for the exempted papers.
If you have a backlog, the University provides the opportunity to clear it through the Re-sit Examination. Learners are encouraged to clear all pending backlogs within the regular 3-year program duration to remain eligible for the ACCA exemption.
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