About the department

Department of Commerce

The Department of Commerce at St. Claret College, established in 2005, has earned a strong reputation as a leading commerce college in Bengaluru. Our program attracts high-achieving students and has produced several top 10 rank holders at Bangalore University. Our vision is to empower students to become competent, socially responsible leaders who embrace diversity and innovation. We aim to equip them with robust theoretical and practical skills through innovative teaching, fostering lifelong learning, leadership, creativity, and critical thinking. This approach prepares students to make meaningful contributions to society with integrity and commitment.

The department offers industry-integrated certificate courses, including Advanced Excel for Business Applications and Business Intelligence using Power BI, alongside skill development activities like internships, workshops, and career talks. It also boasts a high placement rate, with graduates finding jobs at reputable companies such as PwC, Deloitte, and EY.

The Business Club plays a crucial role in enhancing students' skills by organizing various activities that enhance their knowledge and skills through competitions at the intra- and inter- college levels, such as CRESCENCIA and UDBHAV, as well as Panel Discussions, student and faculty conferences, at an international level. The Department of Commerce at SCC welcomes you to world-class Commerce education at affordable costs.

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Vision Mission and Goal

Vision of the Department
To develop students who are professionally competent and empowered with in- depth theoretical and practical knowledge, capable of contributing to the society and the world of business without compromising on ethics and quality.

Mission of the Department
The enable students to acquire analytical and conceptual skills that will prepare them to excel in all commerce related fields at global platforms.

Goals of the department

  • To train the students with a fine knowledge to face the corporate world
  • To give a global perspective of the commerce education
  • To prepare student for higher education in commerce and business studies
  • To have industry academia interface
  • Inculcate entrepreneurial skills and innovatively apply knowledge and problem solving skills in the areas of law, accounts, tax and audit.
  • To increase professional expertise in financial planning analysis, control, decision making and business ethics in organisation

FESTS

UDBHAV
UDBHAV is the annual intra departmental commerce fest by the Department of Commerce. It includes competitions like Best Manager and Business Quiz, allowing students to showcase their skills and creativity while promoting innovation and healthy competition.

CRESENCIA
CRESENCIA is an inter-collegiate commerce fest that brings together students from various institutions to engage in competitive events like Best Manager, Best Accountant, Business Quiz, and Corporate Walk. The fest aims to foster excellence and collaboration among budding professionals while providing exposure to industry-relevant scenarios and challenges.

Department Events:

1. The Union Budget- Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion is an annual forum where experts, faculty, and student panellists analyze the Union Budget and its impact on the Indian economy. This session enhances students' understanding of fiscal policies and sharpens their critical thinking skills.

2. SPARK – Intra-Department Research Paper Presentation
SPARK is an intra-departmental research paper presentation platform that encourages students to engage in academic research and showcase their findings. It fosters a culture of inquiry and promotes scholarly communication among commerce students.

3. World Commerce Day Celebrations
World Commerce Day is celebrated to recognize and appreciate the global importance of commerce and trade. The event includes activities that promote commercial awareness and highlight contemporary trends in business and economics.

4. Career Guidance Sessions
Career Guidance Sessions are conducted to provide students with insights into various career paths, industry expectations, and job market trends. Professionals and industry experts are invited to guide students in making informed career choices.

5. Visit to Educational Institutions
Educational visits to renowned institutions like IIM Bangalore provide students with exposure to higher learning environments, academic excellence, and real-world business insights. These visits inspire academic aspirations and broaden students' career perspectives.

6. Trade Fair
The Trade Fair is an experiential event designed to provide a platform for students to present their business ideas and innovative concepts. It facilitates networking among students and professionals, promotes the introduction of new market trends, and encourages collaborative opportunities for business growth and innovation.

Best Practices

The Department of Commerce at St. Claret College blends academic excellence with practical exposure to groom industry-ready professionals. Through innovative teaching methodologies, industry collaborations, and experiential learning, the department empowers students with relevant knowledge, skills, and values. These best practices reflect the department’s commitment to holistic education and student success.

Strong Mentoring System
A dedicated mentoring process is in place where faculty members guide students through regular interactions, offering academic support, personal counseling, and career advice. This fosters a supportive and growth-oriented educational environment.

Robust Industry Interface and Placement Support
The department maintains strong links with leading companies in finance, consulting, retail, and corporate sectors. Industry experts conduct guest lectures, workshops, and live projects. The Placement Cell facilitates internships and job placements, ensuring students are industry-ready.

Industrial Visits
Regular visits to corporate offices, manufacturing units, and financial institutions provide students with practical exposure to organizational work environments, processes, and challenges.

Study Tours and Experiential Learning
Organized study tours to various business hubs offer experiential learning and exposure to diverse commercial ecosystems. These tours help build communication, teamwork, and observational skills essential for business professionals.

Industry-Integrated Curriculum
The department offers a curriculum tailored to meet evolving industry demands with modules on FinTech, data analytics, digital marketing, sustainability, and other contemporary topics. Case studies, simulations, and project-based tasks are integrated into teaching-learning.

Research and Innovation Focus
By encouraging research engagements through paper presentations, journal publications, and student conferences, the department fosters a culture of intellectual inquiry and innovation among students and faculty.

Entrepreneurship and Startup Support
Students inclined towards entrepreneurship are supported through business plan competitions, startup workshops, and interactions with industry mentors. These initiatives encourage creativity and empower students to pursue independent ventures.

Professional Certifications and Add-on Courses
Specialized certifications like Tally, Excel, Power BI, and NISM modules are offered to supplement the academic curriculum, adding value to students' profiles and enhancing employability.

Milestones and Acheivements

Since its inception in 2005, the Department of Commerce at St Claret College (Autonomous) has achieved remarkable milestones in academics, research, and co- curricular excellence. Guided by a team of dedicated and experienced faculty members, the department continues to uphold its reputation for academic distinction and holistic student development.

Student Achievements

University Rank holders

SI. No. Name of the Rank holder Rank Year
1. Flora G. VIII 2010
2. Roopa Rani Jain D. VIII 2017
3. Gaadha B. VII 2019


Programmes Offered

B. Com Regular

The B.Com. degree was introduced at SCC in 2005, coinciding with the College's founding. This six-semester program offers a solid foundation in business operations and includes specialized courses in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Marketing, and Human Resources, with electives in Finance, Accounting, Banking, and Insurance during the fifth and sixth semesters.

Objective of the Programmes
  • To develop skills and knowledge on a sound foundation of commercial activities in today’s world.
  • To develop analytical skills and knowledge pertaining to practical accounting system.
  • To enhance good business communication skills to further activities in the growing world of opportunity to access markets.
  • To prepare students for the emerging e-commerce trends in global market

Features of the course
  • Specialization available in Finance, Accounting and Banking.
  • Focus on preparing graduates equipped with special knowledge on Banking and Finance and in Accounting by offering Diploma in Banking and Finance certified by Indian Institute of Banking and Finance ( IIBF).
  • On a regular basis Group Discussions, guest lectures, Presentations, Seminars and Case Studies are held to make the students job-ready.
  • Students are to devote time for add on courses and take active part in the Business Club & E – cell Activities.
  • The faculty members of the department adopt ICT method of teaching.
  • Internal quality circles are formed in the classes and in the department.

B.Com with ACCA

The Bachelor of Commerce (International Accounting and Finance) is a specialized undergraduate program that combines academic study with professional certification from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), a globally recognized body. Offered in partnership with ACCA at St. Claret College (Autonomous) in Bengaluru, the program integrates ACCA-accredited papers with core commerce subjects. Students can take external ACCA exams while pursuing their B.Com degree. This curriculum fosters analytical skills and provides a strong foundation in areas like accounting, taxation, financial reporting, and business ethics, making it a challenging yet rewarding option for ambitious students.

The course includes the following papers:

  • Business & Technology
  • Management Accounting
  • Financial Accounting
  • Corporate & Business Law
  • Performance Management
  • Taxation
  • Financial Reporting
  • Audit & Assurance
  • Financial Management
  • Strategic Business Leader
  • Strategic Business Reporting
  • Advanced Financial Management
  • Advanced Performance Management
  • Advanced Taxation
  • Advanced Audit & Assurance

Students are also eligible for the maximum paper exemptions permitted under ACCA guidelines. What is a ACCA Course?
The ACCA course is a professional program that enables individuals to develop expertise in accounting and finance. The ACCA body administers the certification process, ensuring that candidates meet the required competency levels.

Who is eligible?
Students who have completed two years Pre-University Course of Karnataka or equivalent are eligible to seek admission to ACCA.

Why to Study ACCA?
There are multiple advantages to pursuing the ACCA qualification:

  • Global Recognition: ACCA is recognized in over 180 countries, providing career opportunities worldwide.
  • Diverse Career Opportunities: ACCA professionals can work in auditing, taxation, consulting, risk management, and financial planning.
  • Flexibility: The ACCA qualification allows students to study at their own pace while working or completing their undergraduate degree.
  • Industry Demand: ACCA professionals are in demand across multinational corporations, financial institutions, and government bodies.

Levels in ACCA Course
ACCA has 13 papers in all. During B.Com program, students will have to complete the first 9 papers of ACCA. Only after the student clears the first 9 papers (foundation level), the student is eligible to appear for the remaining 4 Professional papers. A student who clears the BCom program is exempted from 5 of the Foundation Level papers. This means that the student should take up exams for the remaining 4 papers to complete the Foundation Level.

About the ACCA course at St. Claret College, Autonomous
  • St. Claret College offers coaching for the Foundation Level to all those students who have opted for BCOM with ACCA. SCC does not teach the four professional papers; the students have to study these papers after the completion of BCom and after clearing the Foundation level.
  • The fee collected by the college covers only the coaching cost of ACCA Foundation Course. It does not include the Registration/Membership fee and Exam fee which will be prescribed by ACCA.
  • Duration of Training - ACCA foundation coaching starts in III semester and goes on until the VI semester.

Benefit
Students will be awarded with Advance Diploma in Accounting and Business on completion of 9 papers; students will become Affiliate Members on completion of 13 papers and will be awarded Full Membership with ACCA as a designation after 3 years of relevant work experience.

About ISDC
ISDC (International Skill Development Corporation) is a leading training institution specializing in professional accountancy and finance courses, including ACCA, CIMA, and CFA. With experienced faculty and industry-relevant training, ISDC provides structured coaching, study materials, and mentorship to help students excel in their ACCA certification journey.
The academy collaborates with leading universities and institutions, ensuring high- quality education and comprehensive preparation for the ACCA exams.


B.Com with CA

SCC’s B.Com with Chartered Accountancy, developed with Arivupro Academy, offers students the chance to pursue their CA dreams. The Commerce Department provides training for CA foundation papers alongside the B.Com course. Becoming a Chartered Accountant requires passing three exams: CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, Articleship, and CA Final. This B.Com Professional course is designed for students with ambitious career goals.

What is a CA Course?
The CA or Chartered Accountant program is a professional certification course that enables an individual to work as a chartered accountant. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India runs the course.

Who is eligible?
Candidates who have complete their 10+2 exams with a minimum of 60% aggregate scores.

Why to Study Chartered Accountancy?
There are various reasons to study the CA course and be a chartered accountant.

  • Chartered Accountants are highly in demand by various organizations, including Banks, Financial Organizations, Corporates, etc. So, there are lots of Job Scopes for Chartered Accountant candidates.
  • Candidates with a CA certificate can also start their auditing firm and start giving auditing services to their clients.
  • The CA are always seen as respectable professionals and are often regarded as highly qualified people.
  • Since the Chartered Accountant exams are tough to crack, only a few can qualify to become CA. But the demand is enormous. So, it is a profession with fewer people and more demand.
  • The Candidates with a CA certificate can work in Government Sector Jobs, Private Sector Jobs, and Personal Start-ups as well.

Levels in CA Course
The CA Qualification has been divided into three levels

  • CA Foundation Level - 4 Papers
  • CA Intermediate Level- 8 Papers + Articleship for 2 years
  • CA Final Level - 8 Papers

CA Exams
Candidates can appear for the CA exams conducted at various levels to access the CA course. The ICAI conducts all three exams in May and November.

Average Duration of CA Course
• It takes 4 to 5 years to complete all the exams, Article ship, and other Training Programmes of the CA course.


About the CA course at St. Claret College Autonomous
  • St. Claret College offers coaching for the foundation Level to all those students who have opted for BCOM with CA.
  • The fee covers the cost of CA Foundation Course only. It does not cover Registration/membership fee and Exam fee of ICAI.
  • Duration of coaching: CA foundation coaching is provided only during the I year. During the II and III years, students are required to prepare for CA Exams and give their attempts.
  • About Arivupro Academy
    Arivupro Academy is an Ed-tech company located in Bangalore, India, that provides coaching and training services for various professional courses, including Chartered Accountancy (CA), Company Secretary (CS), and Cost and Management Accountancy (CMA). They have a team of experienced faculty members who provide classroom coaching and guidance to help students prepare for the exams.

B. Com with CMA

SCC offers a B.Com in Strategic Finance (US CMA), integrating the curricula of B.Com and US CMA to prepare students for management accounting and global finance. In partnership with Miles Education, this program aligns with the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), requiring students to take external IMA exams. Graduates can pursue careers as financial analysts, cost accountants, financial managers, and internal auditors.

The course includes the following papers:
PART 1 – Financial planning, performance and Analytics
PART 2 – Strategic Financial Management

75% is Multiple Choice questions and 25% is essay type questions.

Objectives:
● To make students have International Credibility
● To improve and make Strong Knowledge Base in Finance & Accounting
● To provide Significant career progression opportunity
● To increase Leadership skills, international perspective and make elite professional

Eligibility
Students who have completed two years Pre-University Course of Karnataka or equivalent there to are eligible to seek admission to B. Com with CMA Course.

Course Duration
CMA curriculum is covered from Semester 1 to Semester 5 with the duration of 60 hours approximately per semester. At the end of each paper, they can take up the CMA exams. Exams is conducted in the following months - January- February, May-June or September- October.

Benefits of CMA
With the specialized knowledge and training, CMAs may hold top management position in public and private sectors’ enterprises like Chairman cum Managing Directors, Managing Director, Finance Director, Financial Controller, Chief Financial Officer, Cost Controller, Marketing Manager and Chief Internal Auditor and other important positions.

Fees
The fee collected by the college includes only coaching fees of B.Com and US CMA. CMA Registration fees, Exam registration fee of Paper 1 and 2 and any other charges are to be paid by the students on intimation/notification of Miles Education /IMA.


B. Com with Aviation

The B.Com (Business Analytics) is a specialized undergraduate program that combines commerce with analytical skills. It prepares students for careers in data-driven decision- making across various industries. The curriculum includes core commerce subjects and analytics topics, equipping graduates for roles such as Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, Data Scientist, Marketing Analyst, and Operations Analyst.

At the successful completion of the programme, the students receive the following diploma certifications:

Diploma in Airline Management-STED
Diploma in Airport Management-STED

Diploma in Hospitality Management-STED
Diploma in Airport Groundling Operation-STED

Certificate in Personality Development- ISO
Certificate in Communicative English - ISO

EIM has a team of technically efficient and dedicated professionals to offer the best to its candidates. EIM provides rigorous training to its teaching faculty for better learning outcome. EIM provides 100% placement assistance for its candidates.

The Details of the Program:

  • The students will have four hours of class every week on SCC campus, spread over two days.
  • The entire course is covered in 384 hours across 3 years/six semesters.
  • Examination: one exam per year
  • The students are required to take up one model exam in the final year.
  • The final exam will be valued by the certification board.
  • The programme is completely taught and handled by the faculty of Eurasian Institute of Management.

B. Com Business Analytics

Programme Overview: Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) in Business Analytics
The B.Com in Business Analytics program is a specialized undergraduate course designed to integrate commerce with cutting-edge analytical skills. This course aims to prepare students for a dynamic career in business analytics, finance, marketing, and management, equipping them with skills to tackle data-driven decision-making challenges in various industries. The curriculum includes a blend of core commerce subjects and analytics-oriented topics such as predictive analytics, data visualization, financial accounting, and advanced computer applications.

Course Objectives:
● Equip students with foundational knowledge in commerce and advanced skills in business analytics.
● Foster an understanding of data-driven decision-making tools and techniques.
● Prepare students for roles in financial analysis, data management, and strategic planning in a digital economy.
● Enhance employability through hands-on training in tools like R, Tableau, and Tally Prime.
● Promote entrepreneurial and innovative thinking aligned with industry trends.

Unique Features:
● Focused modules on emerging technologies like cloud computing, big data analytics, and artificial intelligence.
● Practical exposure through projects, case studies, and industrial visits.
● Skill-oriented activities, including Tally Prime, Tableau, and R programming training.
● Emphasis on ethical practices and ecological sustainability in business analytics.

Key Benefits:

Comprehensive Learning: A blend of theory and practical sessions ensures holistic learning.
Skill Development: Modules on advanced Excel, programming, and data visualization prepare students for industry demands.
Career Opportunities: Graduates can pursue roles such as Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, Data Scientist, and Digital Marketing Specialist.
Pathway to Higher Education: The program equips students for professional courses like CA, CMA, or advanced analytics certifications.

Career Prospects:
The program prepares students for diverse roles in industries such as IT, finance, manufacturing, and retail. Opportunities exist in areas like:
● Business Intelligence
● Financial Analytics
● Marketing and Consumer Behaviour Analytics
● Supply Chain and Logistics

Program Highlights:
● Curriculum aligned with the latest industry trends and technologies.
● Opportunities for hands-on learning through business labs and practical projects.
● Exposure to real-world challenges via internships and case study discussions.
● This program offers a robust foundation for students aiming to excel in commerce and
analytics, making them competitive in a technology-driven marketplace.


B.Com Business Process Management

The Bachelor of Commerce Business Process Management (BPM) programme is designed to equip students with in-depth knowledge of commerce while integrating specialized skills in business process management. This programme caters to the growing demand for professionals who can optimize and manage business processes, ensuring efficiency and productivity in dynamic corporate environments. The curriculum combines foundational principles of commerce with insights into BPM, including process design, automation, quality management, and continuous improvement methodologies. By bridging theoretical learning with real-world applications, the programme prepares students to analyze, design, and implement effective business processes that align with organizational goals.

Graduates of this programme gain critical analytical and decision-making skills, making them well-suited for roles in operations management, process consultancy, and business analysis across diverse sectors, particularly in the IT and service industries. The programme also fosters ethical leadership, collaborative problem-solving, and a professional attitude, empowering students to excel as competent business executives. With its unique focus on contemporary business practices and industry demands, the B.Com BPM programme ensures graduates are job-ready and capable of driving operational excellence in their organizations.


B. Com./ B.Com TTM with Multimedia Animation & VFX

SCC has partnered with Design Roots, Bengaluru to offer undergraduate students basic learning in the field of multimedia animation and visual effects with their applications in the real world. This 200 hours programme spread over six semesters is open to students from all undergraduate programmes. In today's digital age, the field of multimedia has gained significant importance. From website design and development to graphic designing and animation, multimedia professionals are in high demand. Pursuing multimedia can open up a plethora of career opportunities. This program equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the world of digital media. The programme combines elements of graphic design, animation, web development, video production, visual effects and more. With multimedia becoming an integral part of various industries such as advertising, film and television, gaming, e-learning, and marketing, the career scope is vast.

The following is the syllabus of the Certification Course in Multimedia Animation and VFX programme Design Roots Academy of Code and Design offers at SCC.

Semester I - Curriculum
  • About Multimedia
  • About Graphics and Illustrations
  • Photoshop Software
  • About Raster, Introduction to Selection Tools
  • Introduction Designing Elements
  • Collage Work - Practical
  • Introduction to Color Theory
  • Digital Painting - Practical
  • Pen Tool, Introduction to Layers,
  • Introduction to Typography
  • Introduction to Alignments & Balance
  • Types of Masking Clipping Masking, Layer
  • Masking
  • Types of Masking Clipping Masking, Layer
  • Masking
  • Layers Styles
  • Introduction Poster Design
  • Poster Design - Practical
  • Introduction to Animation
  • Illustrator Software
  • About Vector, Introduction to Tools
  • Introduction to Logo Design
  • Pen Tool, Brush Tool, Shapes, Alignments
  • Logo Design - Practical
  • Type tools & Alignments & Spacing
  • Introduction to Visiting Card
  • Visiting Card - Practical
  • Introduction to Brochure
  • Brochure Design - Practical
  • Introduction to Packaging Design
Semester 2 - Curriculum
  • Marketing Communication
  • Branding - Practicals
  • Project combining both the sofwares
  • Logo Design
  • Visiting Card Design
  • Poster Design
  • Brochure Design
  • Packaging Design
  • Stationary Design
  • Promotion Design
  • Graphic Design Portfolio
Semester 3 - Curriculum
  • About Web Designing
  • Concepts of 2D Animation
  • Storyboarding and Animatic
  • Application of 2D Animation Principles
  • Types of Animation
  • Animate CC
Semester 4 - Curriculum
  • Scripting Language
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JAVA Script
  • Website Creating
Semester 5 - Curriculum
  • Basic VFX
  • Introduction to After Effects
  • Keying
  • Rotoscopy
  • Title Animation
  • Basic Composition
  • Camera Tracking
  • Match Moving
Semester 6 - Curriculum
  • Advance VFx & Compositing
  • Introduction to the Foundry's Nuke
  • Advance Keying using Nuke
  • Advance Rotoscopy using Nuke
  • Advance Title Animation using Nuke
  • Advance Basic Composition using Nuke
  • Advance Camera Tracking using Nuke
  • Advance Match Moving using Nuke
  • Portfolio Development



Departmental Activities

Value Added Program & Certificate courses

1. Advanced Excel for Business Applications
This course equips students and professionals with advanced Excel skills for the business environment, focusing on tools for data analysis, financial modeling, automation, and decision-making. Participants will learn about advanced functions, pivot tables, data visualization, what-if analysis, macros, and dashboards, applying these skills to real-world scenarios in finance, marketing, operations, and strategy. By the end, learners will be proficient in using Excel to solve business problems and make data-driven decisions.

2. Business Intelligence using Power BI
This course introduces students to business intelligence (BI) using Microsoft Power BI, a leading data analytics and visualization tool. It enables learners to transform raw data into meaningful insights for strategic decisions. By the end, students will effectively use Power BI to collect, analyze, and visualize data, creating interactive dashboards and reports that support data-driven decision-making. The course will enhance their skills in interpreting business information, identifying trends, and generating actionable insights.

3. Fundamentals of Financial Technology (Fintech)
This course offers a foundational understanding of financial technology (Fintech) and its impact on the global financial services industry. Students will explore innovations like digital payments, blockchain, and peer-to-peer lending, learning how technology reshapes traditional systems. They will gain insights into core concepts and applications of Fintech and understand its transformative role in enhancing efficiency, inclusion, and innovation in the sector.

4. Fundamentals of Forensic Accounting and Auditing
This course provides a comprehensive overview of forensic accounting and its crucial role in detecting and investigating financial fraud. It explores the interplay between accounting, auditing, and investigative techniques used to analyze financial information for legal proceedings and corporate governance. Key topics include fraud schemes, forensic auditing processes, litigation, financial statement analysis, and relevant regulatory frameworks.

Career Opportunities

Students are capacitated to become career ready and their talents nurtured in the classrooms by continuously monitoring them through their respective mentors. In addition to an existing placement department of the college, the department bridges the college to industry gap by inviting corporate ambassadors to motivate and empower our students. Eligible students as by the placement department’s criteria are identified and followed upon to enroll and participate in placement drives.

• Chartered Accountancy (C.A)
• Company Secretary (C.S)
• Costs and Works Accountants
• ACCA
• MBA/ M.Com
• Bank PO.
• CMA
• Actuarial Science.
• Tax consultants
• Insurance facilitators

Conferences

Student Conference - SPARK
The Department of Commerce organizes an intra-collegiate paper presentation “Spark”. This event is organized in order to increase the research aptitude amongst the students. The best three papers also win a cash prize. The analytical and research skills of the students are developed and the students become more competitive when they have to participate in inter- collegiate paper competition organized by other colleges. It helps the students in gaining experience with evaluating and summarizing relevant research papers and it enhances the skills and overall growth of students. As part of the fest the department conducted the student conference to bring out the stage fear of the student and to also improve their communications skills. In addition to studies other activities are also important and the department organized paper presentation as one among those activities which is very much required in today’s World.

Guest Lectures

Department of Commerce conducts several programs for the development of students such as Workshops, Seminars, symposium, curricular enrichment and several others. Guest lecture is one of the initiatives and programs that the department organises to expose students to various other commerce subjects and fields. Commerce department organises different guest lectures on different topics for the students of every year. Guest lectures regarding the new innovation happening in commerce field, Lectures on giving the students an insight on different career opportunities which they can take upon once their education is completed. Alumni Guest lectures are conducted, where the passed out batch students of the college come down to share their work experience. Guest speakers have become an important part of the educational experience for students. They expose students to real-world life experiences from the position of someone who has been there. One important benefit that is derived from having a guest speaker is the enhancement of the students’ educational experience.

Guest Lectures are also divided into guest lecture for the industry and academia.

Faculty Development Program

Department of commerce organized a one day FDP on GST and Indirect Taxes in association with National Association of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN) on 1st October 2019 for all the teaching and staff of St Claret College. The FDP gave elaborate insight of various aspects of Impact of GST on Traders in particular and Consumers in general.

Other activities

Vocational Training:
The department of commerce also offers vocational training programs ‘paper Bag Making’ unit for the students of the department. The students are trained by a group of student trainers who help them in making paper bags of different variety and sizes. The vocational unit has plans to expand to other products as well.

Extension Activities:
The Department of commerce also organizes a number of outreach programmes. It organized sessions on ‘Business Idea Generation” and a ‘Free Computer Training Programme’ for the homemakers of the neighbourhood. The department also takes keen interest in Swachh Bharath initiatives therefore it has organized a lot of cleanliness drive in the neighbourhood. It also organized a variety of competitions for the parents who participated and won prizes. The department also conducted full-fledged two level ‘Basic spoken English Programme’ for the house wives of the neighbourhood. The department also reaches out to the government schools nearby to offer free classes on hygiene and also teach subject related topics to the students. The department also has sensitized the students in understanding the social issues such has women and children empowerment, and has organized a rally on prevention of child abuse. As a part of outreach the department in Association with Indian Cancer society organized ‘Awareness on Cervical and Breast cancer twice’ this was offered for the ladies in the neighbourhood and also for the girl students of the college.

Study Tours
St Claret College organises Study tours and educational trips to the students. Study tours are periodical trips to relevant destinations which helps the students to learn the subject in more comprehensive and enjoyable way. A study tour of 2-3 days to out station destination for third year students is organised. The main aim of the study tour is to aid students to acquire basic knowledge of functioning of the industry and to relate the class room teaching in reality.

INDUSTRIAL VISIT

The Department of Commerce of St Claret College believes in Industry Academia collaboration to enhance quality education through Industrial visits, on job training and internships. The professional collaborations will enable socio-economic impact among students and industries. The Department seeks the industries to promote research based outcome and need based knowledge to students through projects and research initiatives. It further involves active participation of the Industrial personnel with academic activities based on desired skills for the development of students to industrial setting.

The Department sends students regularly to various Industries to get practical knowledge from RBI, Diary Day, Coco Cola, Garuda Poly Flex, TVS Motors, Malls etc… The main objective of Industrial visits is outlined as under:

Establishing linkages with the industries, academic oriented syllabus for skill development among students.
To promote exchange of knowledge between industry and academics.
To identify pathbrakeing challenges in curriculum and training them according to industrial needs.
To create Entrepreneurial skills among students by visiting various small scale industries.
To collaborate with various industrial and corporate houses in conducting workshops, seminars and interact with experts.

Further the Department has various collaborations like Peenya Industries, Kassia etc.. and actively involving to have tie-ups with MNC’s, Corporates, Industrial Houses and Public Bodies

Study Tours

St Claret College organises Study tours and educational trips to the students. Study tours are periodical trips to relevant destinations which helps the students to learn the subject in more comprehensive and enjoyable way. A study tour of 2-3 days to out station destination for third year students is organised. The main aim of the study tour is to aid students to acquire basic knowledge of functioning of the industry and to relate the class room teaching in reality.



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