School of Social Sciences and Languages (SSL)
The School of Social Sciences and Languages offers various language courses aimed at preparing students to be globally employable. Knowledge of foreign languages enhances the prospects of scientific and technical co-operation, and fosters cultural integration with the targeted societies. This, in turn, promotes growth and development in the modern era. Moreover, it provides a necessary edge and paves the way for career development. Several faculty members from France, Germany, Spain, Peru, and Italy have been associated with the school. Language courses at basic and intermediate levels are offered to undergraduate and postgraduate students of both engineering and non-engineering disciplines to enable them to avail of opportunities across the globe.
Programmes Offered in Vellore Campus:
- 1. B. Com - Bachelor of Commerce
- 2. B.Com (Banking and Capital Markets)
- 3. B.Com (Financial Technology)
- 4. B.Com (Business Process Services)
B. Com - Bachelor of Commerce
- At VIT, Bachelors in Commerce (General) focuses on providing expertise on areas such as Accountancy, Taxation, Auditing, Marketing and Entrepreneurship.
- The program offers cutting-edge subjects including Business Analytics, Financial Modelling, and Forensic Accounting.
- The program facilitates students to pursue higher education in Commerce, Accounting and Management Studies.
- The curriculum encourages students to acquire professional certifications such as CA, CMA, and ACS, among others and students will have the options to choose (ACCA- UK) embedded track.
- Languages: Modern Indian Languages, English and Foreign Languages
- Discipline Core Courses: Micro & Macro Economics, Financial Accounting, Marketing Management, Business Management, Banking Theory & Practice, Business Mathematics & Statistics, Corporate Accounting, Business & Corporate Law, Financial Management, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Income Tax Law & Practice, and Financial Markets & Institutions
- Advanced Financial Accounting, Audit & Assurance, Performance Management, Financial Reporting, Accounting of M&A and Valuation, E-Commerce, Business Analytics, Security Analysis & Portfolio Management, and Strategic Business Reporting
- Communication Lab, E - Commerce Lab
- Tally, SPSS, E-Views, JMP Pro and GRETL
- CMIE - Prowess, CMIE - Economic outlook and Industry outlook, India Stat
- Career opportunities include Accounting and Audit, Business and Financial services, Consulting, and International Trade.
B.Com (Banking and Capital Markets)
- B.Com (Banking and Capital Market) is a specialized programme offered in association with NSE Academy
- Industry partnered curriculum and content delivery
- NSE - NCFM Skill certification leading to be BFSI Industry ready professional.
- The program offers industry specific courses such as Banking, Insurance, Bank Financial Management, Financial Derivatives, Investment Banking, Trading Strategies and Financial Analysis.
- The program promotes students' pursuit of professional credentials such the ACIIA, CA, CFA, and CMT.
- Languages: Modern Indian Languages, English and Foreign Languages
- Discipline Core Courses: Micro & Macro Economics, Financial Accounting, Marketing Management, Business Management, Banking Theory & Practice, Business Mathematics & Statistics, Corporate Accounting, Business & Corporate Law, Financial Management, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Income Tax Law & Practice, Indirect Taxation, Financial Markets & Institutions
- Specialisation Elective Courses: Principles and Practice of Insurance, Digital Marketing for Financial Services, Digital Banking for Financial Services, Mutual Funds, Financial Derivatives, Investment Banking, Trading Strategies, M&A and Valuation, Security Analysis and Portfolio Management.
- Financial Markets Lab, Communication Lab, E - Commerce Lab
- Tally, SPSS, E-Views, JMP Pro and GRETL
- NSE Data Feed, CMIE - Prowess, CMIE - Economic outlook and Industry outlook, India Stat
- NSE Academy supported internship and placement
- The students can pursue careers in Banking, Financial services, and Insurance; these careers include those of Financial Analyst and Financial Advisor.
B.Com (Financial Technology)
- B.Com (Financial Technology) is a specialized programme offered in association with NSE Academy having industry partnered curriculum and content delivery
- The programme offers industry specific - Futuristic technology oriented courses such as Block Chain Technology, AI/ML, Financial Modelling & Analytics as a part of the curriculum.
- The programme encourages the students to pursue professional certifications in Business Analytics, Data Science and Analytics.
- Fintech Lab to facilitate hands on training in AI/ML, R and Python etc.
- Languages: Modern Indian Languages, English and Foreign Languages
- Discipline Core Courses: Micro & Macro Economics, Financial Accounting, Marketing Management, Business Management, Banking Theory & Practice, Business Mathematics & Statistics, Corporate Accounting, Business & Corporate Law, Financial Management, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Income Tax Law & Practice, Indirect Taxation, Financial Markets & Institutions
- Specialisation Elective Courses: Digital Marketing for Financial Services, R & Python for Finance, AI & ML for Finance, Fintech Intelligence, Block Chain Management, Analytics for Finance, E-Commerce and Business Analytics
- Fintech Lab, Communication Lab, E - Commerce Lab
- R, Python, MATLAB, Tally, SPSS, E-Views and JMP Pro
- NSE Data Feed, CMIE - Prowess, CMIE - Economic outlook and Industry outlook, India Stat
- NSE Academy supported internship and placement
- The students will have career options in Fintech, IT & ITES, BFSI and Regulatory bodies
B.Com (Business Process Services)
- B.Com (Business Process Services) is a specialized programme offered in association with TCS.
- Industry supported curriculum and content
- The programme is designed to address to growing job demand in IT and ITES.
- VIT being a leading CS & IT education provider in the country adds value.
- Languages: Modern Indian Languages, English and Foreign Languages
- Discipline Core Courses: Micro & Macro Economics, Financial Accounting, Marketing Management, Business Management, Banking Theory & Practice, Business Mathematics & Statistics, Corporate Accounting, Business & Corporate Law, Financial Management, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Income Tax Law & Practice, Indirect Taxation, Financial Markets & Institutions
- Specialisation Elective Courses: Finance & Accounts for BPS, Retail Marketing &Research, Insurance Products & Regulations, Business Process Management, Investment Banks, Hedge Funds& Private Equity, Banking Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Audit & Assurance, Accounting of M&A and Valuation, E-Commerce, Business Analytics
- Communication Lab and E - Commerce Lab
- Tally, SPSS, E-Views, JMP Pro and GRETL
- CMIE - Prowess, CMIE - Economic outlook and Industry outlook, India Stat
- The students will have career options in BPO, IT and ITES, BFSI, Fintech, Logistics and SCM, Market Research and Consultancy