DEPARTMENT OF BCOM

Established in 1969, the Department of Commerce has consistently produced skilled graduates. It owes its growth to eminent faculty like Prof. Balasubramanyam, Prof. K.G. Ramakrishna, and others. Since 2011, the department has been led by Dr. Reena Francis as Dean and HoD.

With autonomy in 2011, the department designed an industry-relevant syllabus. It adopted CBCS in 2016 and introduced DSE and SEC courses in 2018 to enhance flexibility and skills.

Courses Offered:

B.Com (General) – Since 1969
B.Com with CA & CS – 2004 to 2013
B.Com with ACCA – From 2016-17
B.Com with CMA – From 2020-21

Add-on Courses:

SAP – From 2013-14
Other value-added programs – From 2019-20

The department remains committed to academic excellence and industry readiness.

Student Activities & Achievements

To promote all-round development, the Department of Commerce offers students platforms to build leadership and organizational skills. A flagship event is the Commerce and Management Fest – INCREDEMA, where students plan, organize, and execute events, gaining hands-on experience in leadership roles such as Chief Coordinator, Coordinator, and Volunteer.

Fest Highlights – INCREDEMA:

Core Events: Best Manager, Best Entrepreneur, Finance, HR, Marketing, E-Commerce
Non-Core Events: Group Dance, Ramp Walk, Gaming, Photography, Circuit Workout, Treasure Hunt, Cooking Without Fire

Students also actively participate in inter-collegiate fests, seminars, webinars, workshops, and sports events at city, state, national, and international levels.

Student Achievements:

Lellian Christina, Final Year B.Com student:
- Bronze Medalist at Asian Pacific Shitorya Karatedo Federation (APSKA)
- Represented India at the 15th South Asian APSKA Championship, Jakarta
- 1st Prize in Women Karate Kata, Mabuni Cup, Mysuru (2018)
- Certified Referee, Judge, and Coach