IGNOU MCom course information covered in this article. From syllabus, study materials, assignments to exam schedule and more.
The MCOM course at IGNOU attracts applications from across India. As eligibility criteria are easy to meet, therefore applicants from different backgrounds apply for it.
In addition, the IGNOU MCom curriculum is similar to the MBA course. Therefore, often applicants apply to IGNOU MCom to save costs.
Above all, the career opportunities after IGNOU MCom are a wide variety. Moreover, the demand for MCom students for private jobs is ever increasing.
Also, you could start your career in teaching after MCom if you opt for NET Commerce that allows you to become eligible for Assistant Professor jobs.
So, if you are a student of IGNOU MCom or planning to take up the course, then you should go through this article. We have covered all the details regarding the IGNOU MCom course that will help you a lot.
At any point, you feel to ask questions then use the comment box below. We would love to answer your queries.
Introduction to IGNOU MCom Course
Important information about IGNOU MCom course:
| Minimum duration | 2 years |
| Maximum duration | 5 years |
| Total fee | Rs. 11,000/- |
| Eligibility criteria | Any graduate from a recognized university |
| Medium | Hind or English |
| School | School of Management Studies |
IGNOU MCom Syllabus
IGNOU MCom consists of specialization and core courses that make up to 12 modules in total. In the first year there all six specialization courses, while in the second year all modules are core courses. Each module has 6 credits that make up to a total of 72 credits.
IGNOU MCom first year syllabus:
| Module Code | Module Name |
| IBO 01 | Business Environment |
| IBO 02 | Marketing Management |
| IBO 03 | Foreign Trade – India |
| IBO 04 | Export and Import |
| IBO 05 | Marketing Logistics |
| IBO 06 | Business Finance |
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IGNOU MCom second year syllabus:
| Module Code | Module Name |
| MCO 01 | Organization Theory & Behavior |
| MCO 03 | Research Methods |
| MCO 04 | Business Environment |
| MCO 05 | Accounting |
| MCO 06 | Marketing Management |
| MCO 07 | Financial Management |
IGNOU M.Com Help Books Final Year:
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IBO 01: International Business Environment
| 01 | BE Concepts and Dimensions |
| 02 | Globalization |
| 03 | World Trade |
| 04 | Legal Environment |
| 05 | Contemporary Development and Issues |
IBO 02: International Marketing Management
| 01 | Introduction to Marketing |
| 02 | Selection and Entry |
| 03 | Product and Pricing |
| 04 | Distribution and Promotion |
| 05 | International Marketing Operations |
| 06 | Marketing Research |
IBO 03: India’s Foreign Trade
| 01 | Foreign Trade |
| 02 | Institutional Policies |
| 03 | Trade Prospects of Product I |
| 04 | Trade Prospects of Product II |
| 05 | Trade Prospects of Select Markets |
IBO 04: Export and Import Procedures and Documentation
| 01 | Export-Import Documentation |
| 02 | Payment and Financing Practices |
| 03 | Export-Import Trade Operations |
| 04 | Export Assistance and Support |
IBO 05: International Marketing Logistics
| 01 | International Logistics System |
| 02 | Transport System |
| 03 | Freight Practices |
| 04 | Port Systems and Institutions |
IBO 06: International Business Finance
| 01 | Financial System |
| 02 | Foreign Exchange |
| 03 | Foreign Operations Investment |
| 04 | Financing International Operations |
MCO 01: Organization Theory and Behavior
| 01 | Organization Theory |
| 02 | Organization Behavior I |
| 03 | Organization Behavior II |
| 04 | Group Behavior |
| 04 | Organization Culture and Development |
MCO 03: Research Methods and Statistical Analysis
| 01 | Research and Data Collection |
| 02 | Processing and Storing of Data |
| 03 | Relation and Trend Analysis |
| 04 | Probability and Hypothesis Testing |
| 05 | Interpretation and Reporting |
MCO 04: Business Environment
| 01 | Socio-Political Environment |
| 02 | Legal Environment |
| 03 | Regulations of Financial Markets |
| 04 | Economic Environment |
| 05 | International & Technological Environment |
MCO 05: Accounting for Managerial Decisions
| 01 | Accounting Fundamentals |
| 02 | Financial Statement Analysis |
| 03 | Budgeting and Budgetary Control |
| 04 | Standard Costing |
| 05 | Cost Volume Profit Analysis |
MCO 06: Marketing Management
| 01 | Marketing Nature and Scope |
| 02 | Product Decisions |
| 03 | Product Decisions II |
| 04 | Pricing Decisions |
| 05 | Distribution Decisions |
| 06 | Promotion Decisions |
MCO 07: Financial Management
| 01 | Finance Foundations |
| 02 | Investment Decisions |
| 03 | Long Term Financing |
| 04 | Financing and Dividend Decisions |
| 05 | Working Capital Management |
IGNOU MCom Previous Year Question Papers
We have listed IGNOU MCom previous year question papers that will be a great help for your exam preparation. You can download PDF of all question papers from 2018 to 2010.
2018 June IGNOU MCom previous year question papers
2017 December IGNOU MCom previous year question papers
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2010 December IGNOU previous year question papers
IGNOU MCom Assignments
It is important for all IGNOU MCom students to submit assignments within the deadline for the current session in order to appear for the session exam. If a student fails to submit it within the deadline then he/she cannot sit for the exam in the current session.
Therefore, it is important that if you are planning to appear for the current session exams then you will need to submit your assignments in time.
Download PDF of IGNOU MCom assignments from the official site.
Following are the tips for writing IGNOU MCom Assignments:
- Plan and research: it is important that you plan beforehand the pointers to include and structure to use. Then accordingly research extensively on the given topics.
- Start writing: after researching extensively, now it is time to start writing the assignment as per the structure you planned to use.
- Include examples: using examples in the content increases the quality and credibility of the assignment thereby increase your chances of getting a higher score.
- Proofread: finally, proofread all your assignments.
Many times students use a proxy or buy readymade assignments from the market. If you are serious about your Masters in Commerce and study then instead work hard to write your assignment. In the long term, these assignments will help you a lot in final exams, and career.
IGNOU MCom Exam Schedule
In a year there are two sessions (June and December sessions) during which the exams are scheduled. The IGNOU MCom students have the freedom to appear in June or December exams as per their liking.
However, it is important to register and pay the fee for each exam for which students intend to appear.
Student Login ID IGNOU MCom
On the IGNOU website as a student, you can see your application, exam, assignment submission and a lot more.
For application, visit the following link:
https://onlineadmission.ignou.ac.in/admission/Login.aspx
In order to check the status of your IGNOU MCom assignment submission, visit the following link:
https://admission.ignou.ac.in/changeadmdata/StatusAssignment.ASP
For registration and admission details visit the following link of IGNOU website:
http://admission.ignou.ac.in/changeadmdata/AdmissionStatusNew.ASP
Contact Details for IGNOU MCom
Office address: IGNOU Campus Road, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi
Phone: 011 29535438
Also, read our article: IGNOU MA English Syllabus, Assignments, Exam Schedule and More
IGNOU M.Com Help Books 1st Year:
IGNOU M.Com Help Books Final Year:
I have not recived my all books for Mcom 1st year 2019 . I have recived only 3 sets
Please contact your regional center.
The course of study doesn’t include a tax paper unlike regular University courses. Would that be a problem later ? In applying for jobs and exams?
Not at all. Instead many M.Com and MBA courses in India do not have Taxation subjects as the main papers.
I haven’t received book only
Check with your regional center, they will help you with this.
HOW CAN I DOWNLOAD HINDI MEDIUM
The assignment should be handwritten or typed?
You can submit in any shape but it largely depends on your regional center and coordinator about what you accept.
Can we complete mcom 2 year program in one year by giving exam in June and December both? Or mcom in business policy and corporate governance is valid for net exams as I’m company secretary
No, you cannot complete the IGNOU 2 year master program in a year’s time, as far as we know. And yes, any Masters with a minimum of 55 percent marks are eligible to appear for the NET exam.
Mcom all the chapters of first year should we write together exam or there is semester system
You can appear for all modules together in a year or separately in each session (June and December).
Well done to the author. A wonderful post.
Hello iam a home maker and I have did my graduation now I want to do m.com.can I do it
Yes, you can pursue M.Com from IGNOU provided you fulfill eligibility criteria.
Sir mai m.com 1st yr ki student hu Mera by mistake medium English ho gya hai..sir kya mai exam or assignment hindi medium me de sakti hu..or sir agar Maine hindi me exam or assignment submit kiye to isse mere exam me koi problem to nhi hogi ..
As far as I know, yes you can write your exams in Hindi, but it is better to contact IGNOU study center or regional office.
m.com mai 1st year and 2nd year mai project hai ?
You will need to submit assignments for each module before you could appear for exam, there are no project as such.
I have applied for mcom july 2019.I have not registered for june exams and have not submitted the assignments for june,as I am a ca student and was preparing for my exams..Can I apply for my 1st yr exam in december.
I need to also know about the 5 yr duration….what does it mean??
Amritha, it is compulsory to submit assignments before you apply for the exam. Therefore, you will have to submit assignments, before you can apply for December 2020 session exams. And you’ve 5 years duration to complete your M.Com. That means, you can appear for the exams and clear them as per your convenience within 5 years time.
What is the exam pattern in M.Com by IGNOU?
Is there full MCQ based exam or theoritically wrtting answer papers?
What is the duration of exam papers and total marks of each paper?
I am B.Com. Will I get admission in this July,2020? If yes, then when will can I appear for exam?
M.Com IGNOU exam pattern is subjective, simple pen and paper. No, there are no MCQs, the exam pattern is subjective. For each module paper, the total time duration for IGNOU M.Com exam is 3 hours and total marks are 100 that carries 70 percent weight-age rest 30 percent is for assignment. Yes, you’re eligible, as eligibility is only under-graduation with no minimum marks. If you would take admission for this December 2020 session, then you can appear for the exam next year in June 2021 session.
I have registered for mcom in ignou in Jan, 2020. I have not received the books till now. Please tell me
1. How to get tue books
2. How will i know about the assignments that are given
3. when will my exam be conducted?
1. You may contact your regional center for your study material. Or you could the download the study material PDFs.
2. For assignments visit here: https://webservices.ignou.ac.in/assignments/
3. As soon as IGNOU comes out with exam notification, we will update it. Click on the ‘Notification’ on the right hand side to get the timely notification from us.
Hey nikita…i also apply for m.com in jan 2020..do u get any information regarding submission of assignment and other relevant info. About exam..plz share with me too..
Does the second year of M Com from IGNOU consists only theory or some accounting subjects are also there as theory can be understood at home but accounts learning requires somebody’s continuous guidance.
Yes there is Accounting in the second year, please check the syllabus given above.
sir i took addmission in mcom course of ignou but due to lockdown i am not able to write assignments as i cummute to my village so date is gone now.now how i submit my assignments.
Assignments can be submitted online, contact your regional center they will guide you on this.
Can we write 3 subject in the month jan and after that can we write the remaining 3 subject in the month of July?? Is it possible and then if we write for 3 subject means should we submit the 6 subject of assignment or only 3 subject. Mine programme is M. Com
Yes, you can do that. And you will have to submit only the assignments for the session in which you want to appear for the corresponding exams. That means, 3 assignments for those 3 subjects only, for more info contact your regional center.
I is it possible that i registered in September 2020 and eligible for mcom first yeat exam in June 2021
Yes, it is possible, for confirmation, please contact your regional center.