The Department of Commerce is a vibrant community of faculty and students under the School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy. It believes in developing global competencies in students through quality education, research and continuous innovation. The School provides a proficient environment to nurture commerce professionals with a high level of knowledge and competence to effectively contribute to the society with commitment and integrity. The department offers BCom, BCom Honours and Doctoral programmes. Besides this, it also offers various value-added professional programmes and certifications through recognised global bodies such as the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) USA, the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI), UK and the Insurance Institute of India. The department has partnership with various universities in the US, UK and the EU for faculty exchange, student exchange and research collaborations. In recognition of excellence in the provision of higher education in the fields of financial services, CHRIST was awarded the ‘CISI Centre of Excellence Accreditation in November 2016. CHRIST is by far, the only university outside the UK to be conferred with this status. In the February 2020, the IMA (USA) awarded the Endorsed School status to the BCom (Strategic Finance Honours) programme for meeting IMA’s Higher Education Quality Standards. The Department of Commerce has also consistently featured amongst the top 10 Commerce Colleges in the country as per the India Today Best Colleges survey.
The department is committed to consistently elevating the quality of education to meet international standards. We aim to bring innovation to our teaching methods, combining traditional lectures with interactive approaches such as roleplays, simulations, group assignments, discussions, debates, and case-based teaching. Additionally, we take pride in our best practices, including integrating service learning, offering peer mentoring, organizing mental health and holistic development programs, engaging in social outreach, encouraging research paper publications, providing a tailored bridge course for non-commerce students, and offering skill enhancement courses.
VisionTo be a centre of excellence in the realm of Commerce and Management, developing and nurturing global competencies in students through quality education, research and continuous innovation.
MissionTo nurture commerce professionals who possess a high level of knowledge and competence to effectively contribute to society with commitment and integrity.
As the Head of the Department of Commerce, I feel privileged to guide a department that serves as a centre, for academic excellence and intellectual exploration. Our department is dedicated to creating a learning environment that equips students with the knowledge, skills and experiences needed to thrive in the evolving realm of commerce.
At the Department of Commerce, we take pride in our faculty's expertise and their unwavering commitment to delivering cutting-edge education. Our devoted professors come from backgrounds. Possess deep knowledge in various sub-disciplines of commerce ensuring that s
As the Head of the Department of Commerce, I feel privileged to guide a department that serves as a centre, for academic excellence and intellectual exploration. Our department is dedicated to creating a learning environment that equips students with the knowledge, skills and experiences needed to thrive in the evolving realm of commerce.
At the Department of Commerce, we take pride in our faculty's expertise and their unwavering commitment to delivering cutting-edge education. Our devoted professors come from backgrounds. Possess deep knowledge in various sub-disciplines of commerce ensuring that students receive a well-rounded and comprehensive education. We offer an array of programs, including Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degrees with concentrations Masters's programmes and even opportunities, for doctoral research. This enables students to personalize their journeys according to their career aspirations. Additionally, we prioritize hands-on learning by incorporating real-world case studies, internships and industry collaborations into our curricula. This ensures that our graduates are not well well-versed in theory but also well-prepared for the challenges they will face in the business world.
At our university, the Department of Commerce is deeply committed, to fostering excellence promoting research and providing a comprehensive education. Our primary objective is to cultivate the generation of business leaders and finance experts. We take pride in our track record of producing rounded professionals who possess a strong ethical foundation and make meaningful contributions to the field of commerce and, beyond.
Dr Raghunandan G
commerce.byc@christuniversity.in
