Department Of Commerce
The Department of Commerce at our institution is committed to fostering academic excellence in business, finance, and economics, promoting innovative thinking, and equipping students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the dynamic world of commerce and industry.
- About Us
- Vision & Mission
- HOD Desk
- POs and COs
- Faculty Name List
- Department Club
Overview
The Department of Commerce is the largest department of the School of Arts and Science, Vinayaka Mission Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Chennai Campus.
Curriculum and Core Subjects
Established in 2017, the department offers B.Com Gen, B.Com (CA), M.Com, and Ph.D. programs. The curriculum covers key subjects such as Accounting, Economics, Business Law, Taxation, Goods and Services Tax (GST), and Entrepreneurial Development, ensuring a strong foundation in modern commercial practices. As per NEP 2020 guidelines, students from both Commerce and Non-Commerce backgrounds who have completed Higher Secondary are eligible for admission, making the program inclusive and accessible.
Skills Development and Practical Training
Additionally, the department offers a Prime Tally Certificate Course for final-year B.Com students to enhance employability supported by an MoU signed with Prime Tally Solutions, Bangalore, on 19/12/2022.
Career Opportunities and Department Impact
The course prepares students for rewarding careers in the business world with opportunities as Financial Analysts, Accountants, Tax Consultants, Accounts Managers, Charted Accountant and Entrepreneurs.
Vision
The vision of the Department of Commerce is to evolve into a globally recognized Centre of Excellence in higher education, distinguished for academic innovation research and professional
Mission
Our mission is to provide quality education in commerce and business, shaping skilled and ethically responsible individuals. We strive to develop value-based leaders equipped for excellence in teaching, research and diverse professional careers.
Dr. S. Ramalingam
M.Com., MBA., M.Phil., Ph.D. Head. Dept of Commerce
It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Commerce, a vibrant academic community committed to excellence in teaching, learning and research. Since its inception the department has strived to provide quality education that equips students with strong conceptual knowledge, practical skills and professional values required in today’s dynamic business world.
Our curriculum is designed in line with contemporary industry needs, integrating core subjects such as Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business Law, Economics, and Entrepreneurship. We emphasize experiential learning through seminars, workshops, industrial visits, internships, and value-added courses to ensure holistic development.
The department takes pride in its dedicated faculty members who mentor, guide and inspire students to realize their full potential. We also actively promote research culture, innovation, and participation in various academic and co-curricular activities.
As we move forward, our mission is to nurture competent, confident and socially responsible commerce graduates who can excel in diverse fields and contribute meaningfully to society.
I warmly invite all students, parents and stakeholders to join us in our journey of academic excellence and growth.
— Head of the Department
Department of Commerce
Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Chennai Campus
Commerce – General - Program Outcomes
This course is designed to provide graduates in commerce with the analytical, conceptual and quantitative skills for a wide range of careers in decision making, leadership and management, policy development, and problem solving in the professions, in addition to the corporate and public sectors.
B.Com is one of the most sought after career oriented professional programs offered at the graduate level. B.Com degree opens up innumerable career options and opportunities to the aspiring managers both in India and abroad and B.Com program also prepares one to start a business of his/ her own in the capacity of an entrepreneur.
After Completing Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com (General) course, students are able to:
- To build a strong foundation of knowledge in different areas of Commerce.
- To develop the skill of applying concepts and techniques used in Commerce.
- To develop an attitude for working effectively and efficiently in a business environment.
- To integrate knowledge, skill and attitude that will sustain an environment of learning and creativity among the students.
- To expose students about entrepreneurship.
- To enable a student to be capable of making decisions at personal and professional level.
- Develop ethical thinking.
- Develop functional and general management skills.
- Inculcate a global mindset.
- Evaluate different business problems using analytical and creative, and integrative abilities.
- Build and Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and social skills.
- Communicate effectively in different contexts.
- Analyze socio-political-economic environment of business organizations.
This program could provide well trained professionals for the
- Industries,
- Banking Sectors,
- Insurance Companies,
- Financing companies,
- Transport Agencies,
- Warehousing etc.,
to meet the well trained manpower requirements.
The graduates will get hands on experience in various aspects acquiring skills for Marketing Manager, Selling Manager, Overall Administration abilities of the Company in the world.
| S.No | Name | Qualification | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Ramalingam S | M.Com. | MBA | M.Phil. | Ph.D. | Associate Professor & Head |
| 2 | Dr. Manikandan K | M.Com. | MBA | M.Phil. | SET | D.Co-op. | PGDCA | Ph.D. | Professor |
| 3 | Dr. Leelavathy K | M.Com. | MBA | MHRM | M.Phil. | SET | Ph.D. | Associate Professor |
| 4 | Dr. Krishnamoorthy A | M.Com. | Ph.D. | Assistant Professor – II |
| 5 | Mrs. Nithyakalyani B | M.Com. | M.Phil. | Ph.D. (Pursuing) | Assistant Professor – II |
| 6 | Mrs. Abirami V | M.Com. | M.Phil. | Ph.D. (Pursuing) | Assistant Professor | 7 | Mr. Lenin R | M.Com. | MBA | NET | PGDCM | Ph.D. (Pursuing) | Assistant Professor |
The Commerce Club
The Commerce Club is an active student-driven platform designed to enhance practical knowledge and develop professional skills in the field of Commerce. The club aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world business practices through various interactive and experiential activities.
It provides opportunities for students to participate in seminars, workshops, panel discussions, quiz competitions, case studies, industrial visits, and skill-development programs. The club encourages students to explore diverse areas such as accounting, finance, taxation, marketing, banking, entrepreneurship, and business analytics.
With the guidance of faculty coordinators, the Commerce Club helps students improve their leadership qualities, communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving ability and overall confidence. It also serves as a platform to showcase talent, promote innovation, and prepare students for careers in the commercial and corporate sectors.
