Diploma in Commerce (D.COM)
Course Info
The Diploma in Commerce (D.COM) is a comprehensive two-year program designed to build a strong foundation in commerce, business, and accounting principles. Offered under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Board of Technical & Commerce Education, this program equips students with practical knowledge and skills essential for success in today’s dynamic business environment.
The curriculum blends theoretical concepts with hands-on application, covering core areas such as financial accounting, business mathematics and statistics, principles of economics, computerized accounting, and computer applications. Students gain proficiency in modern business tools including Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks accounting software, and digital communication platforms.
Available in two specialized streams—Commerce Group and Office Secretarial Group—the program caters to diverse career interests. Whether you aspire to work in accounting, banking, business administration, or office management, D.COM provides the essential skills employers demand in the commercial sector.
What Will You Learn
- Business & Commerce Fundamentals Understand the complete chain of production, trade mechanisms, wholesale and retail operations, advertising strategies, and the role of transportation and warehousing in commerce. Explore banking services, means of payment, and emerging trends like mobile and Islamic banking.
- Financial Accounting Master the principles of double-entry bookkeeping, prepare journals, ledgers, and trial balances, and develop financial statements. Learn to handle depreciation, accruals, prepayments, inventory valuation, and payroll accounting.
- Computerized Accounting Gain hands-on experience with QuickBooks and Peachtree accounting software. Learn to maintain charts of accounts, process sales and purchase transactions, manage inventory, and generate comprehensive financial reports.
- Business Mathematics & Statistics Develop analytical skills through equations, matrices, calculus, measures of central tendency, regression, and correlation analysis—tools essential for informed business decision-making.
- Economics & Business Environment Explore microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts including demand and supply, market structures, national income, taxation, and the unique characteristics of Pakistan’s economy.
- Information Technology Skills Build proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software using Microsoft Office 2016, preparing you for the digital workplace.
Higher Education Pathways
The D.COM qualification opens doors to numerous advanced academic and professional opportunities:
- BS Commerce Continue your studies with a four-year bachelor’s degree in commerce, deepening your expertise in business, finance, and trade.
- BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) Pursue a comprehensive degree in business administration, covering management, marketing, human resources, and organizational behavior.
- CA (Chartered Accountancy) Embark on the prestigious Chartered Accountancy pathway, becoming a certified professional in auditing, taxation, and financial advisory services.
- ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Pursue globally recognized professional accounting qualifications that open career opportunities in over 180 countries worldwide.
Your D.COM credential serves as a launching pad for a rewarding career in accounting, finance, banking, business management, and beyond.