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Doctorate Degree
The higher academic degree is awarded for research work of the candidate, demonstrating original contributions of "special excellence" in some branch of commerce.
The research academic degree is equal to a Doctor of Philosophy. Reportedly, at some universities, the degree title honoured will be a function of the candidate's background: for example, in operations research.
The Doctorate of Philosophy can be done in many majors like financial studies, commerce, statistics etc.
International Finance Reporting Standards
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are a set of international accounting standards, transactions, financial statements and Financial Statements. IFRS are issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, and they specify exactly how accountants must maintain and report their accounts. IFRS were established in order to have a common accounting language, so business and accounts can be understood across borders.
International Financial Reporting Standards is for Finance professionals who need to acquire more a detailed understanding of IFRS. DipIFR is a fast and efficient solution that will develop the current knowledge of this field.
The Course aims at providing:
Introduction to the concepts of IFRS
Dissemination of knowledge on IFRS;
Comparison of IFRS with existing Indian Accounting Standards;
Issues in relation to IFRS;
Conversion of Financial Statements prepared on the basis of Indian GAAP to IFRS-based financial statements.
Certificate Course in Banking, Stock Market, Derivatives, Income Tax
M.com graduates are also eligible for all the certificate courses in banking, the stock market, derivatives, income tax etc. This will also give them a specialised skill which will be of greater advantage as compared to other graduates.
There are various certificate courses available that will also match up to the studies done in M. Com:
Certificate in Banking
Certificate in Stock Market
Certificate in Derivatives
Certificate in Income Tax
Certificate in Accounting
Certificate in Micro Finance
Certificate in Investment Banking.

Hi Shubangi,
You will find the eligibility and procedure for doing Ph.D varies with the discipline and university/institute.
But in general the procedure given below is followed :
1) Eligibility: You need to have Masters level education in relevant(to the proposed subject of research for Ph.D) subject. Some institutes.universities allow exception to this rule for engineers and doctors(for them B.E./B.Tech Or M.B.B.S. is enough).
2) Now according to new UGC rules coming in to force from 2009, you need to clear some sort of entrance exam or interview for getting admission in Ph.D program
3) After admission you need to complete some course work for requisite credits. For getting "registered" for Ph.D at university you need a) completion of credits through coursework, b) a Formal proposal of research(synopsis) devised in consultation with your guide and approved by doctoral committee, c) and filled form and fee deposited.
At this stage you are registered for Ph.D with university. This takes around 1 year from admission to Ph.D. For Next 2-3 years, depending on your subject and research proposal, you do research and try to achieve the main objectives. You need at least one publication in peer reviewed journals in some universities.Then when you & your guide feel that you have achieved the objectives, he permits you to write and then present synopsis to the committee for formally giving permission for writing the thesis. Once the committee is satisfied with your research, it permits you to write the thesis. Now you write your thesis, get it corrected from your guide and then submit 3 copies to university with requisite fee and form. Now University examines your thesis through experts in your field, and if they approve, you proceed to final step, that is Open defense Or Viva of your research in front of public and external examiner(which is appointed by University). If you are successful in this exam, you are done. You are awarded Ph.D.