Overview

The Department of Commerce was started in the year 1980, a total of eight Programmes are offered by the department. The Department of Commerce at Mount Carmel College, Autonomous is known for its pragmatic approach towards education. The courses offered by the department strikes a balance between theoretical and practical understanding of subjects. Programs are well designed to create enthusiastic, energetic, motivated, creative thinking graduates in area of commerce, trade and industry. Students are provided with well equipped smart classrooms, expert faculties, and well designed Digital library to develop their critical, reasoning, logical, analytical thinking and problem solving abilities for a smooth transition from academic to real-life work environment.

The Department conducts Intra and inter college business fests, and various other academic activities to improve the knowledge and exposure of the students to keep up with the dynamic environment. We provide holistic value-based education nurturing the students for their personal and professional development.

Dean of Commerce

Prof. V N Raghu M.Com., M.Phil (Dean & Associate Professor)

Head of the Department

Ms. ArunaBhaskar, M.Com., FCMA, SLET (HOD & Associate Professor)

 commerce@mccblr.edu.in   ComadmReg@mccblr.edu.in

Vision

The Department shares the Vision of the College of providing life- oriented education and envisions to become a centre of global excellence for Business Education. The Department of Commerce envisions imparting holistic education to women as individuals to empower them to take up responsible positions in life. The programmes aim to mold the character, leadership qualities, ethical values and social responsibility among commerce students while also imparting skills required for integrating into the society and acting as change agents.

Mission

Through the program, we strive to inculcate Empathy, Emotional Stability and Financial Independence in our students apart from gaining a grasp over the episteme of Commerce.

• B.Com., Regular

• B.Com., Tourism and Travel management

• B.Com., Industry Integrated

• B.Com., Professional

• B.Com., Strategic Finance ( Integrated with CMA)

• B.Com., Corporate Finance (Integrated with US CPA)

• B.Com., Business Process Services

• B.Com., International Accounting and Finance

Best Practices of the Department

• The department has adopted 7 children from an NGO Good Neighbour India, the staff and students contribute to the Financial needs of these children.
• NGO visits are organized to sensitize and inculcate awareness regarding Societal issues.
• The Students of B. Com Industry Integrated Visited Government Schools and conducted activities on Team Building.
• Open House Christmas Party conducted by the Department for teaching, non-teaching and support staff.
• Seminars/ Guest Lecture/Alumni Guest Lecture Series/ Workshop/Conference – National and International organised by the department.
• Industrial Visits were organised for the commerce students’ class-wise to get a hands-on experience. Under Currents an Intra College Fest and Cross Currents an Inter College Commerce Fest at the National level conducted by the Department of Commerce is an annual feature.

Departmental Activities

• Under Currents, an Intra departmental fest is conducted every year bringing the talents of the students to a spotlight.
• Cross currents is a National level Inter Collegiate Fest that is conducted each year.
• Industrial Visits are conducted for the students to get a hands-on experience on the functioning of various Industrial Sectors.
• Open house Christmas party is conducted yearly by the department for the college.
• NGO visits are organized for the students as Community Development Programs to spend quality time with the underprivileged and provide both Emotional and Monetary support.
• Seminars/ Webinars and Workshops are conducted regularly to enhance the skills of the students in different fields.
• Guest Lectures, Conferences and various other Induction programs are organized for the students regularly.
• The Department has signed an MOU with Good neighbours India, an NGO and has adopted 9 children to provide for their requirements.
• Alumni Guest Lectures are organised yearly.
• Career Counselling sessions are conducted to provide guidance to students to make limpid decisions regarding their progression in life.
• Every Class is encouraged to share information on divergent topics by decorating the department notice board.

Activities organised by Department of Commerce

2022 - 2023

• Title : "Orientation Program by TCS"
  Date : 14th September2022
  In Association with: Tata Consultancy Services
  Resource person: Mr. Ravi Kumar Murthy, HR Manager,TCS
  Target audience: 1st year B.Com BPS Students
• Title : "Orientation Program by TCS"
  Date : 14th September2022
  In Association with: Tata Consultancy Services
  Resource person: Mr. Ravi Kumar Murthy, HR Manager,TCS
  Target audience : 2nd year B.Com BPS Students
• Title :" Attitude, Perception and Group Dynamics"
  Date : 29th January, 2022
  Resource person: Mr. Bala Subramanya, Fellow designate, Advisor and Leadershipcoach, Former Board member and CFO of Fidelity Investment
  Target audience: 1st year B.Com BPS Students

2021 - 2022

• Title : "Recent Norms and Provisions on Taxation"
  Date :14th September, 2021
  Resource person: Dr. Sairam A, Assistant Professor, GFGC, Vemagal.
  Target audience: 1st year B.com honours students
• Title : "Management accounting"
  Date : 28th January 2021
  In Association with: Miles Education
  Resource person: Mr.Suresh Kumar Mani- Director and Head of Finance for APAC Region- CSG Systems International Private Limited
  Target audience: 1st year B.Com honours students
• Title : "Management accounting"
  Date : 30th January 2021
  In Association with: Miles Education
  Resource person: Uttam Pai U, CPA, CMA
  Target audience: 1st year B.com honours students
• Title : “ Recent trends in Marketing”
  Date : 25th February,2021
  Resource person: Dr. Raj deep Manwani, Professor and Coordinator, Department of Commerce, Jain University
  Target audience: 1st year B.Com honours students
• Title : "Management accounting"
  Date : 6th March 2021
  In Association with: Miles Association
  Resource person: Suresh Kumar Mani- Director and Head of Finance for APAC Region- CSG Systems INTERNATIONAL Private Limited.
  Target audience: 1st year B.com honours students
• Title : “Recent trends in HRM”
  Date : 9th March,2021
  Resource person : Ms. Manjula Shekar M. Com (Ph.D.), Dean and HOD, Department of Commerce, MLA College for Women, Autonomous
  Target audience: 1st year B.Com honours students
• Title : “Supply chain and technology”
  Date : 12th March,2021
  Resource person: Dr. Deepika Joshi, Assistant research director, St. Joseph’s College of Commerce
  Target audience: 2nd year B.Com honours students
• Title : “Stock Markets- Investing guide for beginners”
  Date : 1st June, 2021
  In Association with: Shine Projects
  Resource person : Venkata Sri Harsha, Founder of Shine Projects.
  Target audience : 3rd year B.Com Students

2020 - 2021

• Title: "Management Accounting"
  Date: 12th September 2020
  In Association with: Miles Association
  Resource Person: Devendra Bagree, Senior Finance Professional CA, CPA, FRM
  Target Audience: 1st year B.com Honours Students
• Title: "Management Accounting and IMA Membership benefits and CMA"
  Date: 10th October 2020
  In Association with: Miles Association
  Resource Person: FenilVadakken, Country Head – India, IMA®
  Target Audience: 1st year B.Com Honours students
• Title: "Management Accounting"
  Date: 15th October 2020
  In Association with: Miles Association
  Resource Person: Mr. Suresh Kumar Mani, Director CA/CPA
  Target Audience: 1st year B.Com Honours students
• Title: "Understanding Perception"
  Date: 29th October 2020
  Resource Person: Dr. Smitha Kavatekar, Associate Professor, School of Commerce, Jain (Deemed-to-be University)
  Target Audience: 1st year B.Com Honours students
• Title: "Management Accounting"
  Date: 28th November 2020
  In Association with: Miles Association
  Resource Person: Mr. NitishKashyap M. Com and CMA(US), a Financial Solution Architect.
  Target Audience: 1st year B.Com Honours students
• Title: “Emotional Intelligence and Effective Communication”
  Date: 22nd October, 2020
  Resource Person: Ms. Keerti Ramachandra , Teacher, Freelance Editor and Translator.
  Target Audience: 2nd year B.Com Honours students
• Title: "Innovations in Financial Markets"
  Date: 19th October 2020
  Resource Person: Mr Glenn is an MCOM, PG Diploma in Sales from NIS
  Target Audience: 3rd year B.Com Honours students
• Title: "Goods and Services Tax"
  Date: 28th October 2022
  Resource Person: Poojitha R Prasad, A Qualified Chartered Accountant, Alumni of Mount Carmel College B.Com batch (2010-2013)
  Target Audience: 3rd year B.Com Honours students
• Title: "Building Brands in International Market"
  Date: 29TH October 2020
  Resource Person: Mr. Stephen Deepak ,Professor, School of Management, Kristu Jayanthi College, Bangalore.
  Target Audience: 2nd B.com Regular students

Meenahshi Dinesh

• Published a paper titled ‘Dynamics of self management as a component of emotional intelligence - with special reference to IT industry in Bangalore City’ in National Journal- Journal of education Rabindra Bharati University,Volume XXVII : 13(III), 2022.

Rajani . H . Pillai

• Published a paper titled ‘Stay Home and Teach: Educational Reforms and Mental Health due to Covid 19’ in International Journal- ECS TRANSACTION-24th to 26th September 2021, pg 3809-3820 - 30.04.2022.
• Published a paper titled ‘Mediatory Role of Employee's Psychological Behaviour between Leadership Style and Employee's Commitment: An Empirical Study in Banking Sector’ in International Journal- International Journal of Health Science. Special Issue III 29.03.2022 PG 397 -417, 2022.
• Published a paper titled ‘A Transformed Perception of Customers towards Digital Banking during the COVID-19 – A Study across Bengaluru City’ in International journal- ECS TRANSACTION.24th to 26th September 2021 pg 3821-3832 - 24-04.
• Published a paper titled ‘A Study of Awareness of Leadership Style in Banking Sector’ in International Journal-International Multidisciplinary Virtual Conference Proceedings – Research and Development in Dynamic Times. Page -148 paper code – 4028 2021.
• Published a paper titled ‘Leadership Style: A boon or bane in Banking Sector’ in international journal-Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry (TOJQI). Vol. XXIII, No.:8, JULY 2021 page 2593-2597.
• Published a paper titled ‘Leadership Style: Employee Awareness Is A Silver Lining In Insurance Sector’ in National journal-NIU International Journal of Human Rights.Volume 8(XXIII), DEC 2021 Page 180-182.
• Published a paper titled ‘Sem Approach To Employee Retention in Insurance Companies’ in National Journal- Indian Journal of Adult Education. Vol.81, No.3(I), July-September 2020.
• Published a paper titled ‘Robotic Surgery: A Technovative Approach to Medical Surgeries’ in International Journal - Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development. Vol.10, Issue 6, Pg. 1491-1497, June 2019.
• Published a paper titled ‘Robotic Surgery: A Technovative Approach to Medical Surgeries’ in International Journal - Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development. Vol.10, Issue 6, Pg. 1491-1497, June 2019.
• Published a paper titled ‘Footprints of Human Resource in Banking Sector’ in International Journal -Journal of Human Resource and Sustainability Studies. Vol.7, Issue 3, Pg 388-396, July 2019.
• Published a paper titled ‘Organization Ecosystem: An Optimistic Approach to Attrition’ in National Journal Think India Journal. Vol -22-Issue-10-November-2019.
• Published a paper titled ‘Price Fluctuations Movements of Crude Oil Price Towards Indian Stock Market’ in International Journal - Journal of Advance Research in Dynamical & Control Systems. Vol. 10,02- Special Issue pg no. 2168-2173,2018.

Candida Smitha

• Published a paper titled ‘A Study on the Impact of Digital Marketing on E commerce Sector’ in National Journal-Journal of Education: Rabindra bharati University. Vol. : XXIII, No. :12(II), 2021, 92.
• Published a paper titled ‘Study On Critical Review Of Digital Marketing And Its Growth In Indian Market’ in International Journal-NIU International Journal of Human Rights.NIU International Journal of Human Rights, 2021.
• Published a paper titled ‘Visualization on New Normal in Education Sector Post COVID – 19’ in National Journal-SAMBODHI (UGC Care Journal).Vol-44-No.01 (XXII),JULY -2020.
• Published a paper titled ‘An Empirical Study on Consumers’ Attitude towards Organic Food Product with Special Reference to Cox Town, Bangalore in National Journal- Journal of Interdisciplinary Cycle Research. Volume XI, Issue XII, December 2019.
• Published a paper titled ‘Footprints of Human Resource in Banking Sector’ in International Journal - Journal of Human Resource and Sustainability Studies. Vol.7, Issue 3, Pg 388-396, July 2019.
• Published a paper titled ‘Innovation and best practices in higher education - MCC Autonomous Bangalore’ in Journal Of Interdisciplinary Cycle Research. Aug-2019.

Aatika BI

• Published a paper titled ‘A Paradigm shift from conventional working to work from home in the private sector during COVID - 19’ in international Journal- Contemporary Issues in Multidisciplinary subjects: Volume - , February 2022.
• Published a paper titled ‘A Transformed Perception of Customers Towards Digital Banking During the COVID-19 – A Study Across Bengaluru City’ in International Journal - ECS TRANSACTION,24th to 26th September 2021 pg 3821-3832 - 24-04-2022.

Vijaya Caroline

• Published a paper titled ‘To study Consumer Attitude towards willingness to buy organic milk online in the city of Bengaluru’ in national journal - Journal Of Education: Rabindrabharati University. VOL-XXIV NO.1(VIII),2022.
• Published a paper titled ‘Consumers Attitude & Perception Towards Millets In North Bengaluru City’ in National journal- Journal Of Education: Rabindrabharati University.VOL -XXIII N0.12 (IV) 2021.
• Published a paper titled ‘Big Data and Consumer Behavior: Sustainable Intensification With Reference to Organic Food Industry’ in International Journal- Journal of XI an University of Architecture and Technology. Vol XII, Issue IV, April 2020.
• Published a paper titled ‘Influence of Demographic Variables on Consumer's Perception and Satisfaction towards Organic Food product’ in National Journal- INFOKARA RESEARCH an UGC care journal. Vol 8, ISSUE 11, November 2019.

Suriya Kumari

• Published a paper titled ‘Study On Critical Review Of Digital Marketing And Its Growth In Indian Market’ in International Journal- NIU International Journal of Human Rights. Vol 8 XXIII, 2022.
• Published a paper titled ‘Footprints of Human Resource in Banking Sector’ in International Journal - Journal of Human Resource and Sustainability Studies. Vol.7, Issue 3, Pg 388-396, July 2019.

Jaikaa. L

• Published a paper titled ‘A study on consumer Perception towards online shopping among college students’ in International Journal-Journal of Interdisciplinary Cycle Research Volume XI, Issue XII - Decemeber 2019.

Dr. Josephine Rebecca.M

• Published a paper titled ‘Comparative Study on The Return on Equity and Economic Value-Added at AR Exports’ in National Journal - JUNI KYAT. Volume11, Issue12, Pages31-45, Dec 2021.

Padmashree C R

• Published a paper titled ‘A Study on Government Schemes to promote women Entrepreneur in India’ in National Journal- multidisciplinary Research Perspectives on the Challenges of Sustainable Development.27th May 2022 page no 134-139.

Getchya Sonu

• Published a paper titled ‘An Empirical Study On Consumers Attitude Towards organic Food Product With Special Reference To Coxtain Bangalore’ in Journal Of Interdisciplinary Cycle Research. Dec-2019.

Soumya S Nair

• Published a paper titled ‘Mircro Finance - A Tool To Empower Women In India’ in The International Journal Of Analytical And Experimental Model Analysis.Dec-2019.

Dr. Yogitha L J

• Published a paper titled ‘Impact Of Covid 19 On Digital Marketing’ in National Journal- Journal Of Education: Rabindrabharati University. Vol. : XXIII, No. :12(II), 2021.
• Published a paper titled ‘Leadership in the Age of Digitalization’ in International Journal- Journal of Positive School Psychology. Vol. 6, No. 3, 5672-5683, 2021.
• Published a paper titled ‘Social Media in Indian Hospitality Industry- A Theoretical Study’ in International Journal-Wesleyan Journal of Research.Vol.13 No4 (II) Dec 2020.
• Published a paper titled ‘Impact of Social Media on the Hospitality Industry in Karnataka – An Empirical Study’ in International Journal - Journal of Oriental Research. Vol. XCI-LIII Dec 2020.

S Shruthi Sindhe

• Published a paper titled ‘Study Conducted On How Covid19 Is A Boost To Online Marketing In Bangalore’ in national journal - Journal Of Education. Vol: XXIV, No. :1(IV), 2022.
• Published a paper titled ‘IMPACT OF COVID 19 ON DIGITAL MARKETING’ in National Journal- Journal Of Education: Rabindrabharati University. Vol. : XXIII, No. :12(II), 2021.

Monica Janet Clifford

• Published a paper titled ‘A Study on the Impact of Digital Maketing on E commerce Sector’ in National Journal Sambodhi. Volume No XXIII, No 12(II), 2021.
• Published a paper titled ‘A Study on The Scope of Artificial Intelligence in Accounting’ in International Journal- DogoRangsang Research Journal UGC Care Group I Journal. Vol-11 Issue-05 No. 01 May 2021.
• Published a paper titled ‘Visualization on New Normal in Education Sector Post Covid – 19’ in National Journal-Sambodhi (UGC Care Journal). Volume -44 No.01( XXII) January - March 2021.
• Published a paper titled ‘Microfinance - A Tool to Empower women in India’ in National Journal-International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management. Volume XI, Issue XII - Decemeber 2019.

Sitara.G

• Published a paper titled ‘Growing divergence between education and employment – a study across selected degree colleges in Bangalore city’ in National Journal- Journal of education RabindraBharati University. Volume XXIV, number – 12.2022.
• Published a paper titled ‘Dynamics of self management as a component of emotional intelligence - with special reference to IT industry in Bangalore City’ in National Journal- Journal of education RabindraBharati University Volume XXVII : 13(III), 2022.
• Published a paper titled ‘Stay Home and Teach: Educational Reforms and Mental Health due to Covid 19’ in International Journal- ECS TRANSACTION-24th to 26th September 2021, pg 3809-3820 - 30.04.2022.

Jayalakshmi

• Published a paper titled ‘A study on impact of compensation analysis with reference to higher education teaching professionals during post COVID situation Bengaluru’ in International Journal- International Journal of education and research. Volume 55 No 1, Jan Mar 2022.

Surabhi.K.R

• Published a paper titled ‘Perspective of Young Readers Towards E-Reading in Urban Bengaluru’ in National Journal-Sambodhi (UGC Care Journal). Vol-44 No.-01(XIV) ,2021.

Shruthi R

• Published a paper titled ‘Employee Retention And Organisation Learning: The Moderating Role Of Organisational Size’ in National journal-DogoRangsang Research Journal. vol 12, Issue -03,NO 3 MARCH 2022.
• Published a paper titled ‘Effect Of Personality On Impulsive Buying Behaviour Of Consumers With Reference To Future Market’ in international Journal-Primax International Journal-Volume No.9, Issue No.2,2021.
• Published a paper titled ‘An Analysis Of Socio - Economic Condition Of Domestic Workers With Special Reference To Bengaluru City’ in International Journal - International journal of Creative Research thoughts. VOL- 9, Issue 6, 2021.
• Published a paper titled ‘A study on impact of covid 19 on retail sector in India and its revival strategies’ in International Journal-International Journal of Commerce and Economics. Vol 3, issue 2,April 21st, 2021.
• Published a paper titled ‘Effectiveness of Employee Referral as a source of Recruitment’ in International Journal-International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management. Vol 4, Issue 11, 11TH November 2020.

Aishwarya.K

• Published a paper titled ‘Perspective of Young Readers Towards E-Reading in Urban Bengaluru’ in National Journal-Sambodhi (UGC Care Journal). Vol-44 No.-01(XIV) ,2021.
• Published a paper titled ‘Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019- A Systematic Review’ in National Journal- Advancing Research for Innovation, Sustainability and enhancement. ISBN: 978-93-91303-228.

Mifzala Ansar

• Published a paper titled ‘Growing divergence between education and employment – a study across selected degree colleges in Bangalore city in National Journal- Journal of education RabindraBharati University. Volume XXIV, number – 12.

Monisha.M

• Published a paper titled ‘Digital Transformation in Education’ in International Journal- EPRA Journal of Economics and Business Review. Issue 11 Vol 10 pg no 58.2022

Danesha.S

• Published a paper titled ‘A Study On The Impact Of Motivation On Employee Retention’ in International Journal- International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts’ open access peer referred journal, Vol-10,Issue-11,Nov-2022.

Dr.Rajalakshmi.G.S

• Published a paper titled ‘A Study On The Impact Of Motivation On Employee Retention’ in International Journal- International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts’ open access peer referred journal, Vol-10,Issue-11,Nov-2022.