ISC Indian School of Commerce

What ISC Indian School of Commerce does

ISC Indian School of Commerce is a private higher education institution headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, operating as a structured initiative of the International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC), a broader Indian skill-development network that claims reach across more than 2 million students. The institution offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in business and finance, with curricula that integrate the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification and degrees validated by the University of the West of Scotland. ISC runs from two physical campuses — one in Bengaluru and one in Kochi — and positions its offering around internationally portable credentials delivered in India.

The product is built on a multi-year UG/PG framework combined with ACCA paper exemptions, enabling students to pursue an Indian degree and a globally recognized professional qualification simultaneously. Go-to-market is direct student enrollment, targeting Indian learners who want internationally validated finance and business credentials at a price point below the cost of studying overseas. There is no proprietary technology platform; the offering is curriculum- and credential-led, and the institution does not surface any AI, learning-analytics, or digital-delivery capabilities.

The business model is tuition-driven, with revenue generated from student fees across UG and PG programs. ISC is reported to have an 85% placement rate and a 95% academic progression rate, though neither figure has been independently audited. No external funding rounds or investor disclosures are on record, and no revenue figures have been publicly disclosed. With approximately 11 employees across two campuses, the institution appears to operate a lean administrative model that leans heavily on shared services, employer relationships, and distribution infrastructure provided by parent ISDC.

Name

ISC Indian School of Commerce

Legal name

ISC Indian School of Commerce

Website

https://isc.edu.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ISC Indian School of Commerce is a Bengaluru-based private higher education institution, an initiative of parent ISDC, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business and finance programs integrated with ACCA and validated by the University of the West of Scotland across campuses in Bengaluru and Kochi.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education (Business and Finance)

NAICS

Business and Secretarial Schools (611410)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Professional Schools (MBA/MPA/MPH/Etc.) (EDAHALAE), Accounting & Finance Certification Prep (CPA, CMA, CFA, FRM) (EDANAIAD), Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Business finance degrees
• ACCA integrated programs
• Undergraduate postgraduate programs
• Professional accounting education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kochi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: ISC generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged for undergraduate and postgraduate business and finance programs. Programs include BA (Hons) International Business & Finance, MBA International Business & Finance, MBA IFAC, BBA International Finance, B.Com International Finance & Accounting, and M.Com International Finance & Accounting. Fees vary by program and delivery mode.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ISC Indian School of Commerce delivers undergraduate and postgraduate business and finance degree programs (BA Hons, BBA, B.Com, MBA, M.Com) that are validated by the University of the West of Scotland and embedded with ACCA accreditation, granting up to 9 paper exemptions. Programs are offered on-campus in Kochi and Bangalore, with online pathways through partner universities and dedicated placement assistance into multinational firms.

Product overview

ISC Indian School of Commerce offers a portfolio of world-class Business and Finance based UG & PG programs validated by University of the West of Scotland and other international university partners. The programs are embedded with Global Accreditations & Memberships, particularly ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), enabling students to pursue careers in Multi-National Companies. The core offerings include: undergraduate programs (BBA International Finance, B.Com International Finance & Accounting) with ACCA integration providing up to 9 paper exemptions; postgraduate programs (MBA International Business & Finance, MBA IFAC, MBA International Finance, M.Com International Finance & Accounting) designed for accounting and finance careers; and BA (Hons) International Business & Finance. ISC also partners with multiple UK universities (JAIN Online, University of Essex, University of Liverpool, University of Portsmouth, Glasgow Caledonian University, University of Strathclyde, Queen Margaret University, University of East London, University of Bangor) for additional degree pathways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MBA International Business & Finance An 18-month postgraduate program focusing on Accounting and Finance within the international business environment, validated by the University of the West of Scotland. Available at Kochi and Bengaluru campuses. Eligibility: any degree in Finance and Business.
• MBA IFAC A 3-6 month advanced-entry MBA program for IFAC Member Organization qualified professionals, facilitating direct entry to the dissertation stage (Last 60 Credits) of the MBA qualification. Available at Kochi and Bengaluru campuses.
• MBA International Finance A Master of Business Administration program in International Finance, offered in partnership with JAIN Online for degree validation.
• M.Com International Finance & Accounting A postgraduate program integrated with ACCA Knowledge & Skill Modules (9 exemptions), preparing students for careers in accounting and finance across various industries and countries.
• BBA International Finance An undergraduate program integrated with ACCA qualification, granting 9 paper exemptions. Provides a strong foundation in theory, application, and strategy management for careers in finance, accounting, banking, and consulting.
• B.Com International Finance & Accounting An undergraduate program integrated with ACCA qualification, granting the highest number of exemptions (Knowledge & Skill Modules - 9 total). Students write only 4 ACCA external examinations to qualify. Awarded by JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), NAAC A++ accredited.
• BA (Hons) International Business & Finance A 36-month bachelor's degree with substantial professional accreditation and exemptions, offering deeper appreciation of relevant theories in both business and finance. Validated by the University of the West of Scotland. Available at Kochi campus. Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% student progression rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of the West of Scotland (UWS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUWS validates ISC's undergraduate and postgraduate business and finance programs. UWS is ranked in top 600 globally by Times Higher Education (2020) and top 130 universities under 50 years old (2021). 95% of UWS undergraduates and 97% of postgraduates are in work or further study within 6 months of graduation.
• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACCA accreditation provides ISC students with up to 9 paper exemptions from ACCA's 15 examination papers. ACCA serves 233,000 members and 536,000 students globally through 110 offices. Programs integrated with ACCA qualification include B.Com, BBA, MBA, and M.Com in International Finance.
• JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJAIN Online provides degree validation for ISC programs including B.Com International Finance & Accounting. Ranked among top universities in India with NAAC A++ accreditation and UGC entitlement.
• ISDC (International Skill Development Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISC is an initiative of ISDC - International Skill Development Corporation. ISDC operates a growing network of institutions and academic partners providing education to over 2 million students worldwide. ISDC Learning provides platinum-level approved tuition support for ACCA qualification.
• Glasgow Caledonian UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partner for BA International Business, BA International Marketing, BA Finance Investment and Risk, BA International Business with HRM, BA Risk Management, BA International Supply Chain and Operations Management programs with final year on-campus completion pathway.
• Queen Margaret UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partner for BA Business Management (General), BA Business Management (Finance), BA Business Management (Marketing), and BA Professional Studies with final year on-campus completion pathway.
• University of StrathclydeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partner for BA Marketing, BA Hospitality and Tourism Management, BA Finance and Economics, BA Finance and Business Analysis and Technology, and BA Human Resource Management programs. Strathclyde was named Times Higher Education UK University of the Year 2019.
• University of BangorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partner for BSc Business Management and BSc Marketing Management programs with final year on-campus completion pathway. Bangor received Gold rating in Teaching Excellence Framework.
• University of PortsmouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partner for BA Business and BA Professional Studies with final year on-campus completion pathway. Rated Gold in Government Teaching Excellence Framework.
• University of East LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partner for BSc International Business Management program with final year on-campus completion pathway.
• University of EssexminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partner for BA Business and Management with final year on-campus completion pathway. Ranked 85th, rated Gold for Teaching Excellence, and Queen's Anniversary Prize winner.
• University of LiverpoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partner offering MBA and MSc programs through ISDC Learning Online platform.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• NorthStar Academy: India-based ACCA training academy with Gold Approved Learning Partner status, providing tuition, exemptions, and career support. Comparable in ACCA-specific pedagogy, exemption coaching, and the Indian student placement narrative.
• IMS Proschool: India-based finance and accounting certification training brand (part of the IMS network) offering CFA, FRM, CFP, ACCA, and CMA programs with placement support. Similar in its multi-certification finance/accounting curriculum and India-focused learner base.
• Miles Education: India-focused education provider delivering US-CPA, CMA, CFA, and ACCA pathways with career placement support. Directly comparable to ISC's model of bundling professional accounting certification with placement into MNCs and Big 4 firms for an Indian student audience.
• Zell Education: Mumbai-headquartered training provider offering ACCA, CPA, CMA, and CFA programs with placement partnerships across MNCs. Closely comparable on account of the ACCA-led certification portfolio, online/offline delivery, and Big 4 placement messaging targeting Indian students.

Broad incumbents

• BPP University / BPP Professional Education: UK-based institution with deep ACCA partnership and an established global ACCA tuition/coaching network. Comparable because it sits in the same ACCA ecosystem and offers UK-based final-year pathways that ISC also routes students into via its UWS/UK partnerships.
• SP Jain School of Global Management: Multi-campus business school offering undergraduate and postgraduate business programs with international pathways and placement into MNCs. Comparable as a private Indian-origin business school with global university affiliations and MNC placement focus, though at a larger scale.
• Kaplan (India): Global professional education group with Indian operations delivering ACCA, CFA, and other accounting/finance pathways under ACCA Platinum Approved Learning Partner status. A larger incumbent in adjacent territory, offering comparable ACCA preparation and test-prep infrastructure.

Emerging players

• Educohire: India-based provider of international accounting certifications (ACCA, CPA, CMA, CFA) with placement-oriented programs. Overlaps with ISC on ACCA-led learning journeys for Indian students pursuing MNC careers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/isdclearning.online
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/indianschoolfcommerce
• Instagraminstagram.com/isdclearning.online

Compliance5 records

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