BAF Course: Subjects, Syllabus, Colleges, Jobs and Salaries 

In our previous blog, we have discussed about the BFM full form. BFM is a course that is related to finance just like that there is a BFA course. Both the courses are mostly opted by the commerce stream students. Students who want to pursue this course will get a deeper knowledge of accounting. Moreover, this course is a great proxy for the students who wish to pursue the CA course but can’t do it because of its excessive learning. To learn more about the BAF course, READ THIS BLOG! 

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What is a BAF Course? 

The BFA Course stands for Bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance. Its three-year duration and academic offerings can differ throughout institutions. Additionally, this course will assist you in improving your comprehension of practical topics such as financial management, investment analysis, and auditing, to mention a few. However, enrolling in a BAF course requires a few qualifications. You need to be extremely proficient in business-related courses including accounting, math, and business studies.

BAF Course: Overview 

Full Form	Bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance
Degree	Undergraduate Degree
Admission	Admission is based on the application process
Course Duration	3 years
Average Fees	INR 20,000 to INR 1,50,000
Subjects	Risk Management, Auditing, Taxation, Finance and Accounting
Job Roles	Risk Analyst, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Accounting Analyst
Top Recruiters	Wipro, Accenture, etc.

Subjects in BAF Course

The subjects that you will study in BAF course are as follows. 

Core Subjects	Elective Subjects
1. Managerial Economics  2. Strategic Management  3. Business Environment  4. Auditing  5. Business Communication  6. Quantitative Methods for Business  7. Business Law  8. Management Accounting  9. Cost Accounting  10. Financial Accounting	1. Marketing of Financial Services  2. Portfolio Management and Security Analysis  3. Information Technology in Accountancy  4. Wealth Management  5. International Taxation

Syllabus of BAF Course: Semester-Wise 

BFA course is 3 years and the semester-wise syllabus is as follows. 

SEMESTER- 1	SEMESTER- 2
1. Business Communication- I  2. Financial Accounting- I  3. Foundation Course- I (Commercial Environment)  4. Micro Economics  5. Business Environment  6. Foundational Cost Accounting-I	1. Quantitative Methods for Business- I  2. Indirect Taxation- I  3. Business Regulatory Framework- I  4. Financial Accounting- II  5. Special Accounting Areas- I  6. Business Communication- II

SEMESTER- 3	SEMESTER- 4
1. Quantitative Methods for Business- II  2. Introduction to Management  3. Business Regulatory Framework- II  4. Special Accounting Areas- II  5. Techniques of Auditing and Audit Procedures  6. Methods of Cost Accounting- II  7. Macro Economics	1. Financial Accounting- IV  2. Company Law  3. Foundation Course- II (Soft Skill and Value Education)  4. Indirect Taxation- II  5. Information Technology Application in Business  6. Financial Market Operations  7. Special Accounting Areas- III

SEMESTER- 5	SEMESTER- 6
1. Elective- I  2. Financial Accounting- V  3. Financial Accounting- VI  4. Project Work  5. Indian Economy System  6. Direct and Indirect Taxation- III 7. Financial Statement Analysis  8. Cost Accounting- III	1. Internship/ Project Work- II  2. Elective- II  3. Direct and Indirect Taxation- IV  4. Financial Accounting- VII  5. Financial Accounting- VIII  6. Cost Accounting- IV ng- IV

Top Universities/ Colleges in India 

BFA course is the most demanding in India just because of this many top universities/ colleges in India offer this course or from its related field. Some of the universities are:- 

• Maharishi Dayanand College of Arts, Science and Commerce 
• Rizvi College of Arts, Science and Commerce 
• Gayatri Vidya Parishad College for PG and Degree Courses 
• Birla Institute of Liberal Arts and Management Sciences 
• Sanpada College of Commerce and Technology 

Top Universities/ Colleges in Abroad 

While taking a BAF course, the appropriate curriculum and exposure to possibilities can significantly impact your future chances. You can choose from a variety of options for this study, including a Bachelor in Accounting and a Bachelor of Accountancy and Financial Management. The top universities in the world that provide BAF and its related courses are listed below:-

• Singapore Management University 
• McMaster University 
• University of Limerick 
• Nanyang Technological University 
• Dublin City University 
• Australian National University 
• Massey University 
• National University of Singapore 
• New York University 
• University of Pennsylvania 
• London School of Economics 

Eligibility Criteria for BAF Course 

• Students must have completed their 10+2 from a well-known institution/ school from a commerce stream and have the core subjects that are Business Studies, Accountancy and Mathematics. 
• Must have received at least a 50% in their senior high school diploma. Depending on the college and university, this could change. 
• Lastly, for the students who want to pursue the BFA course from abroad they must have take the English language Proficiency tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, etc. And also submit the LOR and SOP. 

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Scope of BAF Course 

Listed below is the scope of the BAF course in which you can make your career in. 

• E-Commerce 
• Economics 
• Taxation 
• Accountancy 
• Auditing 
• Actuarial Science 
• Financial Management 
• Business Analysis 
• Banking 

Courses to Pursue After BAF 

There are various courses to pursue after BAF. Some of them are listed below. 

• Company Secretary 
• Chartered Accountant 
• MFM (Master of Financial Management) 
• MBA in Cost and Management Accounting 
• Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting
• Masters in Accounting and Taxation 
• MBA in Finance 
• MCom in Finance 

Jobs and Salaries After BAF 

Various job roles and salaries after BAF are as follows. 

Job Roles	Average Salary (in INR)
Billing Data Analyst	3.7 Lakhs
Financial Consultant	5.0 Lakhs
Accounting Analyst	5.2 Lakhs
Marketing Manager	6.6 Lakhs
Financial Analyst	4.5 Lakhs
FRM (Financial Risk Manager)	9.1 Lakhs
Chartered Accountant	6.3 Lakhs
Company Secretary	5.9 Lakhs

Top Recruiters for BAF Graduates 

The top recruiters that hire BAF graduates are:- 

• Ernst and Young 
• Oracle 
• Accenture 
• Wipro 
• Goldman Sachs 
• Deloitte
• NABARD 

Best Books for BAF Course 

To study for the BAF course below are the best books available. 

Book Name	Author/ Editor
Labour Management Relations in India	KB Valid
Industrial Law	PL Malik
An Introductory Guide to Central Labour Legislation	W A Dawson
Business Studies	Subash Dey
Economics	Sandeep Garg
Accountancy	D. K. Goel

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