M.S.B. ARTS & COMMERCE COLLEGE DAVANGERE

About Department

......The Department of Commerce was established in the year 1983. The Bachelors course in Commerce started in 1983. Since then, the department has steadily grown and achieved several milestones, with all the activities of the department being carried out under the banner of "DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ". The department has 08 proficient, knowledgeable faculty members, have come from different streams of specialization, which is required to meet the needs of academic and industry.

......The department has a well-established Business Lab with Library facilities. 400+ students are enrolled for Commerce program.

......Alongside the regular class and course activities, various intra -class, inter-class and inter -collegiate activities enable the students to improve their skills. The department regularly organises workshops and seminars to help students to update their knowledge regarding the latest developments in the field of Commerce, Management, Banking and Finance.

......At the undergraduate level itself the students are initiated into data collection and research. Case study method, role - play, student presentations are different methodologies used to make the class room session lively and inter -active. Students are encouraged to go through observational studies, field visits and internships to optimise their class room learning.

......The Department headed by Prof. Vishwaradya, Prof. Ramaswamy, Prof. Thontadarya, Prof. B.K. Bharamappa, Prof. Ramappa and Prof. P. R. Lokesha Reddy more efficiently. Presently the department is headed by Prof. K.S.N. Rao.

Program Offered: B.Com - Regular

Year of establishment: 1983

Head of the Department:

Prof. K.S.N. Rao
Associate Professor
Mobile No. 9844531037

Objectives

.....To impart quality education in the field of commerce to youngsters who wish to foray into commercial ventures. The current globalised scenario has opened up many opportunities. Business and commerce are dynamic and exciting fields of study with practical applications. A good understanding of business and commerce related subjects are essential for those who wish to be a part of the business and industry.

The specific objectives of the programmes are:

1. To develop skills and knowledge on a sound foundation of commercial activities in today's world.
2. To develop analytical skills and knowledge pertaining to practical financial and cost accounting systems which are both traditional and computer based.
3. To gain knowledge of the taxation system prevalent and to be aware of the obligations of citizens in their respective fields of business with the least amount of risks and maximizing protection of the operations.
4. To enhance good business communication skills to further activities in the growing world of opportunity to access markets.
5. To prepare students for the emerging e-commerce trends in global market.

Faculties and Profiles

Sl No Name Qualification Designation Specialization Experience in Years

1

PROF. NEELAMBIKA G C
M.Com., M.Phil., Principal and Associate Professor Cost and Management Accounting 34

2

PROF. K.S.N. RAO
M.Com, NET HOD and Associate Professor Accounting and Taxation 30

3

DR. VIJAYAKUMAR A B
M.Com, NET-JRF- SRF, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Accounting and Taxation 12

Guest Faculty

Sl No	Name	Qualification	Specialization	Experience in Years
1	PROF. SUSHMA M	M.Com, MAF	Finance	11
2	PROF. PRAMILA	M.Com, B.Ed	Finance, HR	03
3	PROF. HANUMANTHAPPA KB	M.Com, LLB	Accounting and Taxation	10
4	PROF. MAMATHA	M.Com	Accounting and Taxation	03
5	PROF. PRAMILA J	M.Com	Accounting and Taxation	03

Others

Student Strength

Year	I B.Com	II B.Com	III B.Com	Total
2020-21	108	156	132	396
2019-20	174	137	96	407
2018-19	154	98	97	349
2017-18	111	107	118	336
2016-17	126	123	140	389

Activities Conducted

Department has conducted many programs like Seminars, webinars, workshops, guest lectures, poster presentation and other skill development programs, along with programs which will fulfill the gap between academia and industry.

SWOC analysis

"My hope of the future lies in the youths of character, intelligent, renouncing all for the service of others and obedient -good to themselves and the country at large"- Swami Vivekananda

Strengths

** Highly Qualified and Experienced Faculty members are available
** Good result with distinctions
** Placement assistant
** Internet Facility to learn from e-Resources
** Inculcating interest in research
** Encourage Students for internships and for Joining M.Com, CA or MBA courses
** Encourage to attempt competitive exams like Civil Services, group exams, Defense etc.

Weakness

** Lack of Advanced Programmes for Inter-Disciplinary and Trans-Disciplinary Research
** Lack of Adequate Supporting Staff
** Not a Residential Campus
** Not Carbon Neutral

Opportunities

** Teachers guide students to go for Post Graduation and do research/Ph.D
** Teachers guide students to join CA, CS, CMA and other professional courses in Insurance and Tax.
** Placement assistance to Students for employment in Banking, Finance, Marketing, accounting, tax, insurance and other areas.
** New Education Policy
** Access to Academic Facilities

Challenges

** Placement

** Lack of Adequate Government Funding.

** Technological infrastructure and its related problems.

** Unable to Design and Implement New Programmes

Future Plan

** Curriculum development and Research initiatives

** New Educational Policy, Practice and Leadership

** Innovative Educational Practices and pedagogy

** Working With Diverse Populations

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