Online M.Com · Syllabus & curriculum

Online M.Com Syllabus 2026: Semester-wise Subjects

Online M.Com syllabus with semester-wise subjects, electives and the curriculum notes published by the universities offering it.

Online M.Com syllabus & curriculum

Semester 1

  • Advanced Financial AccountingCore
  • Managerial EconomicsCore
  • Business StatisticsCore
  • Organisational Behaviour and ManagementCore
  • Business EnvironmentCore

Semester 2

  • Corporate FinanceCore
  • Cost and Management AccountingCore
  • Direct Tax LawsCore
  • Business Research MethodsCore
  • ElectiveElective

Semester 3

  • Indirect Tax Laws (GST and Customs)Core
  • Strategic Management AccountingCore
  • Specialisation Paper ISpecialisation
  • Specialisation Paper IISpecialisation
  • ElectiveElective

Semester 4

  • International Business and FinanceCore
  • Corporate Governance and Business EthicsCore
  • Specialisation Paper IIISpecialisation
  • Specialisation Paper IVSpecialisation
  • Dissertation / Research ProjectProject

This is a representative structure of how most two-year Online M.Com curricula are organised. The actual subject list, credits, sequence and whether a dissertation is compulsory are set by each university and vary with specialisation — check the syllabus published by the university you shortlist.

Curriculum structure by university

The core M.Com syllabus is broadly common because UGC entitlement requires parity with the on-campus programme. What actually differs between universities is the elective load — how many specialisation subjects you get, and in which semester the track begins. Use the table to see which universities give you the widest elective choice for the same duration.

  • Amity Online

    Duration
    2 years
    Structure
    4 semesters
    Elective tracks
    2
  • Online Manipal

    Duration
    2 years
    Structure
    4 semesters
    Elective tracks
    —
  • LPU Online

    Duration
    2 years
    Structure
    4 semesters
    Elective tracks
    —
  • DU SOL

    Duration
    2 years
    Structure
    4 semesters
    Elective tracks
    —
  • IGNOU

    Duration
    2 years
    Structure
    4 semesters
    Elective tracks
    —
  • NSOU

    Duration
    2 years
    Structure
    —
    Elective tracks
    —
  • KSOU

    Duration
    2 years
    Structure
    4 semesters
    Elective tracks
    —
  • BAOU

    Duration
    2 years
    Structure
    4 semesters
    Elective tracks
    —
  • Parul University

    Duration
    2 years
    Structure
    4 semesters
    Elective tracks
    —
  • SMU Online

    Duration
    2 years
    Structure
    4 semesters
    Elective tracks
    —
  • KUK CDOE

    Duration
    2 Years
    Structure
    4 semesters
    Elective tracks
    —
  • YCMOU

    Duration
    —
    Structure
    —
    Elective tracks
    —

Universities offering Online M.Com

Amity University Online logo

Amity Online

Amity University Online

₹1,38,000 total

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Manipal University Jaipur / Online Manipal logo

Online Manipal

Manipal University Jaipur / Online Manipal

₹1,08,000 total

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Lovely Professional University Online logo

LPU Online

Lovely Professional University Online

₹81,600 total

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University of Delhi – School of Open Learning logo

DU SOL

University of Delhi – School of Open Learning

₹11,170 total

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Indira Gandhi National Open University logo

IGNOU

Indira Gandhi National Open University

₹20,000 total

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Online M.Com FAQs

It is the Master of Commerce studied through a university's online mode, with digital classes, study material, assignments and university-specified examinations. The degree is awarded by the university itself.

Validity depends on the university and on the regulatory entitlement or approval that applies to that specific programme for your admission period. Verify the status for the exact university, programme and academic year before enrolling.

Only where the specific university and programme hold the applicable UGC entitlement for the online mode for your admission year. This is programme-specific, not a blanket rule for all universities, so check it individually before you pay any fee.

Two years across four semesters in most programmes. Some universities publish a maximum permissible duration that allows completion over a longer period.

A B.Com degree, or a bachelor's degree with a substantial commerce component, from a recognised institution is the common requirement. Minimum marks and any bridge-course condition for non-commerce graduates are set by each university.

Some universities admit graduates from other streams, sometimes with bridge coursework or an additional condition. This is not universal, so confirm directly with the university before applying.

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