Vision, Mission & Goals

Vision
To emerge as a luminary in the Global Commerce domain by pursuing excellence in Commerce education, equipping the students with knowledge and skills, creating an environment to realize their fullest potential and mould them into promising citizens of the nation.

Mission
To impart high quality professional education and training to the students which creates intellectually competent academicians, enthusiastic researchers, keen administrators and smart business professionals to suit the contemporary needs of a dynamic society.

Goals

• To identify and develop the managerial, analytical, teaching and research skills of the students with a blend of academia and institutional expertise.
• To enhance the right potential of the students in the various fields of their interest and create an environment for them to equip themselves to meet the challenges of job market.
• To inculcate research culture among the students through critical analysis of the research articles and research paper presentations.
• To provide the students with a practical exposure to the field of Banking, Finance, Accounting and Taxation through a strong industry-academia interface.
• To build up right skills and attitude in the students to emerge as qualified and competent teaching professionals in the field of Commerce education.
• To equip the students to have a competitive edge to advance their career in a wide range of specializations.

Faculty Profile

Dr. Safeer Pasha

M. Com., M. Phil., NET, PGDRD, Ph.D.
HOD & Associate Professor

Mr. Manjunatha G.

M.Com., NET, K-SET, PGDFM, PGDFT (PhD)
Assistant Professor

Dr. Fatin

M. Com, M. Phil, NET, KSET, Ph. D
Assistant Professor

Best Practices

The Department has its own uniqueness with a wide variety of skill development activities designed with the aim to enhance the intellectual, managerial, personal, interpersonal and societal skills of the students adhering to the institutional mission of imparting holistic education.

Journal Club

The regular sessions on various aspects of research are conducted for the students to better equip them to prepare research papers and also to present in the various national/international conferences and seminars. Well qualified faculty members provide excellent research guidance to the students to prepare them with a set of skills and potentiality to undertake the research effectively in the disciplines of social science and to turn their research articles into publishable material in the conference proceedings and also in the national/international journals.

Research Methodology Workshops
Research Methodology workshops create a learning environment where students gain adequate practical knowledge on how to do data analysis and interpretation using SPSS and AMOS. The 45 hours workshop conducted every year better equip the students to prepare their project dissertation as part of their course curriculum.

Teaching Assignments
The teaching aspirants of the Department are given chance to experience real time teaching. The teaching practice sessions are conducted for the B. Com undergraduates by the students who wish to take up teaching jobs after post-graduation. Further, the final year students are also given opportunities to take classes on general topics and research topics to the junior students.

NET/KSET Coaching
The main objective of this programme is to prepare candidates for appearing in KSET/NET examination, so that sufficient number of candidates becomes eligible for Lectureship /Junior Research Fellowship in the University system. The 40 hours programme includes practice sessions as well as theory classes.

NGO Internships
The department initiated the NGO internship programme with the objective to facilitate students’ learning opportunities outside the classroom. Internship programs are designed to offer exposure to students from varied academic and professional backgrounds. These experiences provide the opportunity to apply classroom theory to real world situations, thus enhancing the students’ academic and career goals. All the students are involved in different NGOs for a week period during their first semester vacation. NAMS Sehasadan, Mother Teresa Home, Amba, Birds of Air, Kritagyata Trust, Jerish Trust, Nemmadi Trust and Sparsha Trust are some of the NGOs served by students. The experience and skills that they gain through the internship helps them to transform themselves into a better student, better prospective employee, and overall a better human being.

Corporate Internships
Corporate Internship was initiated to provide students with the industry experience. The purpose of the internship is to provide real-world experience that enable students to put everything they have learnt into action. The students work as interns for a period of 40 days. The experience and skills they gain through internship helps them to mould themselves into a better prospective employee who could take up the challenges of present corporate world with more zeal and confidence.

Career Opportunity

Our campus has been privileged to host a distinguished lineup of recruiters who continue to place their trust in the talent and professionalism of our students. Leading organizations such as Edify Insurance Brokers, Arivu Educational Consultants, Broadridge Financial Solutions, EY (Ernst & Young), PM Internship Scheme, Ditto by Finshots, AXA Global, Recruit CRM, Consero Finance, Teceze, I Focus (ANZ Bank), HyperVerge, Widhum, Crane Consulting, Federal Bank, and Deloitte have participated in our placement drives, offering diverse career opportunities across finance, consulting, technology, insurance, education, and global business services. Pursuing an M. Com with us equips students with advanced domain knowledge, analytical skills, and practical exposure that significantly enhance their employability and career growth prospects in leading industries.

Conferences

The PG Department of Commerce regularly organizes international and national conferences to promote research culture, academic exchange, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The department hosts international conferences under themes aligned with innovation, inclusive growth, sustainable development, and emerging business trends. These conferences are often held in collaboration with reputed global institutions such as Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College, USA, featuring keynote sessions by international scholars and multiple parallel technical sessions with extensive research paper presentations.

National Conferences
National-level academic events are conducted annually on contemporary areas in commerce, management, and technology-enabled business transformation. These conferences typically include expert panels, technical sessions, and paper presentations by faculty, research scholars, and students across India.

Themes frequently focus on digital transformation, sustainability, financial innovation, AI in business and other emerging trends in business education.

Guest Lectures/ Corporate talks

The department organizes a variety of expert-led sessions from academia, industry and corporate sectors throughout the year to strengthen student learning, professional readiness, and value-based education.

Academic Enrichment Sessions
Lectures or invited sessions on higher education pathways, competitive exam readiness, and career-building strategies delivered by experts from academia, industry, and public service. Sessions that guide students on research methodology, project report writing, academic integrity, and scholarly documentation. Discipline-specific expert talks on finance, analytics, HR trends, technology-driven transformation, and contemporary business challenges.

Value-Based & Social Awareness Sessions
Talks promoting gender sensitization, inclusivity, ethics, empathy, and value-based leadership, helping students develop holistic personal and professional identities.

Skill Development Programmes

The department integrates training programmes designed to enhance student competencies in analytics, reasoning, and exam preparedness.

1) Coaching Programmes for Competitive Exams (UGC NET, Aptitude, Logical Reasoning)- Periodic training is provided for UGC NET Paper-1 and other competitive examinations, focusing on teaching aptitude, research aptitude, reasoning, ICT, communication, and higher education systems.

2) Workshops on Quantitative Skills & Problem-Solving Hands-on workshops are conducted on aptitude, logical reasoning, coding–decoding, data sufficiency, and analytical thinking, delivered by professional trainers.

3) Sessions on econometrics, data analysis, financial modelling, and research software tools provide students with practical exposure to industry-relevant analytical techniques.

Career Guidance & Alumni Interaction

Regular career counselling seminars, skill-oriented sessions, and alumni talks help students connect classroom learning with real-world expectations.

1) Career counselling programmes guide students on goal-setting, government job opportunities, emerging career paths, and strategic preparation for competitive examinations.

2) Alumni from reputed organizations such as EY, Deloitte, and leading financial firms interact with students to share experiences on resume building, interview preparation, certifications, and workplace readiness.

Industrial Visits

Students undertake industrial visits to reputed Financial intuitions, FMCG companies, CA firms, manufacturing units and big corporate houses, where they gain exposure to automated production systems, hygiene protocols, and quality assurance practices. These visits provide valuable insights into how traditional processes are blended with advanced technology to support large-scale operations and enhance their understanding of real-world industry functioning.

Study Tours

Students also go on study tours and field visits that broaden their learning experiences. Visits to global retail centres teach them about customer-friendly store design, sustainable practices, and efficient supply chain systems. Field visits to institutes working on sustainability and energy give them exposure to clean energy projects and technology-based agricultural solutions. In addition, visits connected with the NASSCOM, FKCCI, PIA ecosystem help students understand new trends in digital transformation, skill development, and innovation in the technology industry, preparing them for future careers.

Annual Report