Department of Commerce

About the Department

The Department of Information Technology at NPR Arts & Science College is a distinctive hub in the field of collegiate education. The Department of Information Technology was established in 2006. It provides state-of-the-art computing facilities to students.

The Department organizes International and National Conferences, Seminars, Webinars, Interdepartmental Competitions, and Value-Added Courses. These activities provide a wide range of opportunities for faculty members and students to showcase their potential and innovative skills in various fields. The department also promotes active Industry–Institute collaboration.

Vision

The Department of commerce wants to be the best in education, engagement and research to help create a knowledgeable generation who can go on to become world leaders.

Mission

To train the students with the required levels of competence for employment in both domestic and global markets.
To train them with the required skills for self-employment.
To prepare students for higher education in Commerce and Business Studies.
To give a global perspective through value-based education for social transformation.
Inspire and empower the students to become innovative leaders and engaged citizens who contribute to the success of organizations and the betterment of communities.

Scope of the Programme

The Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) programme offered under the syllabus recommended by the Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education (TANSCHE) and implemented by Madurai Kamaraj University aims to develop strong knowledge in commerce, accounting, business management, and entrepreneurship. The programme is designed under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) to equip students with theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and employability competencies required in modern business and industry.

The B.Com curriculum covers core subjects such as Financial Accounting, Business Economics, Business Mathematics, Marketing, Business Law, Income Tax, Banking, Auditing, and Business Statistics. These subjects help students understand the functioning of trade, commerce, finance, and corporate organizations. The syllabus also integrates skill-based courses such as accounting software, information technology, and commerce practicals, enabling students to gain hands-on experience in modern business tools and digital applications

Programme Outcomes (PO)

PO1: Disciplinary knowledge:
Capable of demonstrating comprehensive knowledge and understanding of one or more disciplines that form a part of an undergraduate Programme of study
PO2: Communication Skills:
Ability to express thoughts and ideas effectively in writing and orally; Communicate with others using appropriate media; confidently share one’s views and express herself/himself; demonstrate the ability to listen carefully, read and write analytically, and present complex information in a clear and concise manner to different groups.
PO3: Critical thinking:
Capability to apply analytic thought to a body of knowledge; analyse and evaluate evidence, arguments, claims, evidence; identify relevant beliefs on the basis of empirical assumptions or implications; formulate coherent arguments; critically evaluate practices, policies and theories by following scientific approach to knowledge development.
PO4: Problem solving:
Capacity to extrapolate from what one has learned and apply their competencies to solve different kinds of non- familiar problems, rather than replicate curriculum content knowledge; and apply one’s learning to real life situations.
PO5: Analytical reasoning:
Ability to evaluate the reliability and relevance of evidence; identify logical flaws and holes in the arguments of others; analyze and synthesize data from a variety of sources; draw valid conclusions and support them with evidence and examples, and addressing opposing viewpoints.
PO6: Research-related skills:
A sense of inquiry and capability for asking relevant/appropriate questions, problem arising, synthesizing and articulating; Ability to recognise cause-and-effect relationships, define problems, formulate hypotheses, test hypotheses, analyse, interpret and draw conclusions from data, establish hypotheses, predict cause-and-effect relationships; ability to plan, execute and report the results of an experiment or investigation
PO7: Cooperation/Team work:
Ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse teams; facilitate cooperative or coordinated effort on the part of a group, and act together as a group or a team in the interests of a common cause and work efficiently as a member of a team
PO8: Scientific reasoning:
Ability to analyse, interpret and draw conclusions from quantitative/qualitative data; and critically evaluate ideas, evidence and experiences from an open-minded and reasoned perspective.
PO9: Reflective thinking:
Critical sensibility to lived experiences, with self awareness and reflexivity of both self and society.
PO10: Information/digital literacy:
Capability to use ICT in a variety of learning situations, demonstrate ability to access, evaluate, and use a variety of relevant information sources; and use appropriate software for analysis of data.
PO 11: Self-directed learning:
Ability to work independently, identify appropriate resources required for a project, and manage a project through to completion.
PO 12 Multicultural competence:
Possess knowledge of the values and beliefs of multiple cultures and a global perspective; and capability to effectively engage in a multicultural society and interact respectfully with diverse groups.
PO 13: Moral and ethical awareness/reasoning:
Ability to embrace moral/ethical values in conducting one’s life, formulate a position/argument about an ethical issue from multiple perspectives, and use ethical practices in all work. Capable of demonstrating the ability to identify ethical issues related to one‟s work, avoid unethical behaviour such as fabrication, falsification or misrepresentation of data or committing plagiarism, not adhering to intellectual property rights; appreciating environmental and sustainability issues; and adopting objective, unbiased and truthful actions in all aspects of work.
PO 14: Leadership readiness/qualities:
Capability for mapping out the tasks of a team or an organization, and setting direction, formulating an inspiring vision, building a team who can help achieve the vision, motivating and inspiring team members to engage with that vision, and using management skills to guide people to the right destination, in a smooth and efficient way.
PO 15: Lifelong learning:
Ability to acquire knowledge and skills, including „learning how to learn‟, that are necessary for participating in learning activities throughout life, through self-paced and self-directed learning aimed at personal development, meeting economic, social and cultural objectives, and adapting to changing trades and demands of work place through knowledge/skill development/reskilling.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO)

PSO1 – Placement:
To prepare the students who will demonstrate respectful engagement with others’ ideas, behaviors, beliefs and apply diverse frames of reference to decisions and actions.
PSO 2 - Entrepreneur:
To create effective entrepreneurs by enhancing their critical thinking, problem solving, decision making and leadership skill that will facilitate startups and high potential organizations
PSO3 – Research and Development:
Design and implement HR systems and practices grounded in research that comply with employment laws, leading the organization towards growth and development.
PSO4 – Contribution to Business World:
To produce employable, ethical and innovative professionals to sustain in the dynamic business world.
PSO 5 – Contribution to the Society:
To contribute to the development of the society by collaborating with stakeholders for mutual benefit

Activities

Core Placement Training

The Department of Commerce organized the Core Placement Training for their students.

Awareness Program on Green Entrepreneurship

The Department of Commerce Organized Awareness Program on Green Entrepreneurship for their students.

Resource Person:
Mrs. R. Chitra Devi,
Director of Pasumai Illam,
Manaparai, Trichy Dist.

Value Added Course on Advanced Excel and PowerBI

The Commerce stream organized the Value Added Course on Advanced Excel and PowerBI for their students.

Parent-Teacher Meeting

The Department of Commerce organized the Parent-Teacher Meeting for their students.

Industrial visit to the Elite Chocolate Factory

The Departments of English and Chemistry jointly organize an HR Connect on Career Readiness for Young Innovators: How to Build a Winning Resume for their students

Resource Person:
Ln. Dr. AAS. Arif
CEO
Fluency Language Academy, Madurai.

Workshop on E-Business & Future Marketing Era

The Department of Commerce Organized a Workshop on E-Business & Future Marketing Era for their students.

Resource Person:
Ms. C. Salom Jerlin
Managing Director
Hitakey Tech Solution Pvt. Ltd.,
Trichy.

Hands on Training on Dummy Trading

The Department of Commerce Organized a Hands on Training on Dummy Trading for their students.

Resource Person:
Dr. S. Senbaganathan
Associate Professor & Head
Dept of Commerce, Government Arts and Science College,
Mana Madurai.

Fresher’s Day – 2k25

The Arts stream organized a Fresher’s Day celebration for its students.

MoU Signing Ceremony and Guest Lecture on Idea Bloom Incubator in Future Era

The Department of Commerce organized a MoU Signing Ceremony and a Guest Lecture on the Idea Bloom Incubator in the Future Era for their students

Resource Persons:

Dr. A. Selvaraj,
Chairman, IIAC,
MADITSSIA

A. Kodeeswaran,
President,
MADITSSIA

A. Siva Ayyanan,
Assistant Director of Industries & Commerce. (Retd)

Farewell Day

The Department of Commerce organized the Farewell Day for their final year students

Parents Teacher Meeting

The Department of Commerce organized a Parents Teacher Meeting for their students

MoU Signing Ceremony and HR Connect on Campus to Corporate

The Department of Commerce organized an MoU Signing Ceremony and HR Connect on Campus to Corporate for their students

Resource Person:
Mr. R. Hemnath
Managing Director,
Hitakey Tech. Solution Pvt. Ltd., Trichy,

COMMCONF 2K25

The Departments of Commerce, Commerce with Computer Application & Commerce – Professional Accounting organized a COMMCONF 2K25 an Intercollegiate Meet

MoU Signing Ceremony and Guest Lecture on Ecopreneur

The Department of Commerce organized a MoU Signing Ceremony and Guest Lecture on Ecopreneur for their students

Resource Person:
Mr. N. Sudhakar Selvaraj, BA,
Proprietor,
Arola Bamboo Product Private Limited, Madurai.

Guest Lecture on Investment Analysis in Insurance Sector

The Department of Commerce organizes a Guest Lecture on Investment Analysis in Insurance Sector for their students

Resource Person:
Mrs. Jeyalakshmi Santhana Krishnan,
Managing Director & Insurence Advisor,
SBI Insurance.

Workshop on E-Filing of Tax

The Department of Commerce organized a Workshop on E-Filing of Tax for their students

Resource Person:
CA. Abishakes N
(Practitioner at Dindigul Income Tax Office)

HR Connect

The Department of Commerce organized HR Connect for their students

Chief Guest:
Mrs.K.Charmila, B.E., M.B.A.,
Learning and Development Specialist,
AMWAY, India.

Freshers Day Celebrations

The Department of Commerce organized Freshers Day Celebrations for their first-year students

Personality Skill Development Programme

The Department of Commerce organized a Personality Skill Development Programme

Resource Person:

Mr. A. Arun Jerald,
Soft Skill Trainer,
Kalvi Group of Institutions, Madurai.

Eligibility

Candidates seeking admission to B.Com Degree Course should have passed the Higher Secondary Examination of the Government of Tamil Nadu (or) and other examinations accepted as equivalent by the Syndicate of Madurai Kamaraj University.