DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

 The Department of Commerce was started in the college in the year 1967.The first batch of pre-degree commerce presented for university examination in 1969 . In 1971 the college was upgraded as a degree college and the B.Com degree course was started in the same year. Sri.P.P.Ummer Koya (Former Minister for Education, Kerala) inaugurated the degree course on 1-12-1971. The College was upgraded to a postgraduate College by the introduction of M.Com in 1978. The first batch of M.Com appeared for the University examination in 1980  and secured 100% results with 1st rank.In 2013  B.Com Co-operation and B.Com Computer Application were started in the self-financing section. These programmes opened the door to more career opportunities for students. The Department has been elevated to Research Department in 2024.

The Department offers an excellent course structure with a choice of electives following Calicut University syllabus that intends to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values through dynamic and interactive methods of learning and grooming students into highly competent professionals. Training in soft skills and personality development, skill enhancement programs and workshops, seminars, mentoring sessions, and a strong and dynamic alumni network are some of the added features.

Highlights of the Department

·         ICT enabled class rooms with  smart interactive boards

·         Good infrastructure facilities- spacious classroom layout, ramp.

·         Diverse collection of academic resources with 1668 text books in the Central library and 1406 text books in the Department book bank.

·         Capacity enhancement and skill development workshops

·         Organising National and International seminars in IPR, Entrepreneurship, Research Methodology etc.

·         Industry institute interface and practical exposure through Industrial visits and study tour.

·         MoU’s with eminent organizations.

·         Add on / Value added/ Certificate courses to enrich students’ area of learning interest.

·         Hands on social learning experience through extension activities and community outreach programmes.