The department of Commerce was established in the year 1976. The M.Com. programme was introduced in the year 1986. The department was elevated to research status, with the introduction of M.Phil. Commerce in 2000 and Ph.D. commerce in 2012. The department is a nodal department offering the UGC sponsored innovative inter-disciplinary programme – M.Com. Event Management from the year 2005-2010. The department also conducts career oriented programmes on Industrial Relations for B.A., B.Sc., and B.Com. students.
Goals and Objectives
- To disseminate knowledge in the field of Commerce
- To develop analytical skills of the students by offering the specific course papers viz., Quantitative Methods, Operations Research and Data Analysis using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS)
- To enhance the employability skills of students by offering Computer related papers like Accounting Package Tally and Data Base Management System
- To keep track of the changing trends in the fields of Taxation and Banking
Porgrammes offered
| B.Com. | M.Com. | M.Phil. Commerce | Ph.D. Commerce |
Course Structure
 UG -2021 |
UG -2024 |
PG - 2021 |
PG - 2024 |
M.Phil. |
Research
| Research Advisors | |
|---|---|
| Ph.D. | M.Phil. |
| Dr.P.Sugunalakshmi | Dr.P.Sugunalakshmi |
| Mrs.K.Sujatha | |
| Research Projects | Books Published | Seminars Organized |
|---|---|---|
| Minor projects - 6 Major Project - 1 |
4 | National - 3 Regional - 2 |
Result
UG
PG
M.Phil.
University Rank
UG
| YEAR | RANK | NAME |
| 2023 -2024 | 3 | S.K. Saranya |
| 2022 -2023 | 3 | R. Vishwadhika |
| 2021 -2022 | 1 | K. Preethy |
| 2020 -2021 | 4 | V. Jayasree |
| 2019 -2020 | 24 | B. Suhalaxmi |
PG
| YEAR | RANK | NAME |
| 2023 -2024 | 3 | N. Jaya |
| 2022 -2023 | 3 | P. Sankari |
| 2021 -2022 | 13 | R. Siddilakshmi |
| 2020 -2021 | 2 | R. Suvetha |
| 2019 -2020 | 18 | S. Sowmiya |
Activities
Department
- PG and Research Department of Commerce organized a One Day International Webinar on “Digital Innovation in Business and Economy” on 15.02.2024
- PG and Research Department of Commerce and Economics in collaboration with Scientific Research Association for Economics and Finance (SRAEF) conducted Know Your Economy Test on 31.01.2024. 51 students participated
- Dr. R. Mangaiyarkarasi, Ms. D. Suhalaxmi and 50 students of III B.Com. participated in Financial Literacy Programme conducted on 06.01.2024 at Ayilapettai Village, Tiruchirappalli
- PG and Research Department of Commerce jointly organized a One Day Workshop with Thanthai Periyar Government Arts and Science College on “English for Research Report” on 20.12.2023 at Thanthai Periyar Government Arts and Science College, Tiruchirappalli
- Dr. R. Mangaiyarkarasi and 50 students of III B.Com. participated in Swachhta Pakhwada on 08.09.2023 at Allithurai, Tiruchirappalli 620 102
- Dr.S.K. Sukhuna, Associate Professor of PG and Research Department of Commerce organized a Special Lecture on “Entrepreneur: To be or Not to be” under the Entrepreneurial Development Cell
- PG and Research Department of Commerce organized a Career Counseling programmes in Collaboration with Best Professional Academies like ICSI, FINSPIRE Academy for providing an awareness about the courses CS, CMA, CA through a scientific learning methodology and transforming the students lives for the better
- Dr. P. Sugunalakshmi offered Corporate Training Programme on Effective Communication at workplace to the staff of Aarif & Associates, Cost Accountant and Tax Consultant, Khajamalai, Tiruchirappalli
- Dr. R. Mangaiyarkarasi offered Corporate Training Programme on Stress Coping Strategies to the staff of Vaimuruga Traders, Palakkad, Kerala
- PG and Research Department of Commerce has published 8 papers out of which one paper is Indexed in Scopus/Elsevier and others in Book Chapters at International Level, 1 paper at National level and 2 papers in SRC Quest
- A one day Seminar on “Financial Literacy And Financial Markets” was organized on 05.12.2022
- A one day National Seminar on “Issues and Challenges of Startups in India” sponsored by TANSCHE was organized on 12.04.2022
- A one day Seminar on “Business Ethics” was organized on 06.04.2022 A webinar on “Contemporary issues in Fin-tech revolution” was organized on 03.03.2021
- A national webinar on “Psychological, social and entrepreneurial preparation amidst COVID-19 pandemic“ was organized on 12.06.2020
- A career oriented programme on Industrial Relations was introduced(2011-2016)
- An innovative inter-disciplinary PG Programme on Event Management was introduced (2005-2010)
Students
- Ms. J. Jayashree, Research Scholar participated in National Level Virtual Five Days Faculty Development Programme on “Digital Marketing” on from 22.01.2024 to 26.01.2024 conducted by Department of Commerce in Computer Applications, School of Management Studies, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Trichy
- Ms. J. Jayashree, Research Scholar participated in Two days National Conference India’s Journey towards Trillion Economy- Opportunities and Challenges on from 25.09.2023 to 26.09.2023 (Online) conducted by AMC College, Bengaluru
- Ms. J. Jayashree, Research Scholar participated in International Online Workshop – Basic Statistical Analysis and its Interpretation using SPSS from 24.08.2023 to 26.08.2023
- Ms. J. Jayashree, Research scholar and students of II M.Com. presented a paper at the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi from 27.06.2023 to 28.06.2023 conducted by PG and Research Department of Commerce, St.Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli
- Ms. S. K. Saranya of III B.Com. has appeared and successfully passed in Chartered Accountant – Intermediate (Group I) Examination
- Ms. V. S. Varshini of III B.Com. has appeared and successfully passed in Chartered Accountant (Foundation) Examination
- Ms. K. Dharshini and Ms. E. Sri Durga of III B.Com. won First Prize in the Quiz Competition held at Care College of Arts and Science, Trichirappalli
- Ms. R. Siddilakshmi presented a paper in the international conference on “Current issues in economy on current issues in economy” sponsored by P.G. Research department of Commerce, Bishop Heber college, Tiruchirappalli on 08.01.2020
- Ms. A.B. Sapna of I B.Com. participated in the Bharathanatyam workshop on "Keerthanai by Kalaimamani" sponsored by Sri Priyalaya Arts Academy Tiruchirappalli on 04.08.2019
- Ms. N. Preethi of M.Com. won first prize in the national level classical vocal competition held at SPVST Sabha, Mumbai on 10.09.2018
- Ms. N.Preethi of M.Com. won second prize in the regional level classical vocal competition held at Shrimathi Indira Gandhi College, Tiruchirappalli on 12.08.2018
Resources
Journals
- Business India
- Chartered Accountant
- Economic Challenger
- Indian Journal of Consumer Policy
- Indian Journal of Business Administration and Management
- Indian Journal of Business Management and Information Technology
- Indian Journal of Marketing Management Research
- Indian Management
- International Journal of Contemporary issues in Management
- International Journal of financial Management
- International Journal of Management and Human Resources Operation System
- International Journal of Management Human Resources
- International Review of Modern sociology
- Journal of Business Management
- Journal of International Business and Finance
- Journal of Management Research
- Management of Accountant
- The Indian Economy and Business
- Vikalpa the Journal for decision makers
Highlights
- Dr.P. Sugunalakshmi, Head of the Department and Associate Professor of PG and Research Department of Commerce acted as the Member of Board of Studies in Commerce and Commerce with specialization in Computer Applications at Holy Cross College, Trichy on 22.12.2022
- Dr.P. Sugunalakshmi, Head of the Department and Associate Professor of PG and Research Department of Commerce offered Felicitations at UGC-Sponsored Thirteenth Online Faculty Induction Programme organized by Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University, Trichirappalli on 14. 09.2023
- Dr.P. Sugunalakshmi, Head of the Department and Associate Professor of PG and Research Department of Commerce, acted as the Convener of Triennial Inspection Commission visited 12 Colleges in Thanjavur/Thiruvarur/Kumbakonam- Sector I region in October 2023
- Dr. P. Sugunalakshmi has been elected as the Syndicate member of Bharathidasan University
- A UGC sponsored one day seminar on “Big Idea – Entrepreneurial idea generation and implementation” was organized on 20.12.2019
- Dr. R. Lalitha was bestowed with “Kalvi Bharathi Award" by International Lions Club on 08.09.2018
- Dr. R. Vijayalakshmi received “The Best Faculty Award” from Indian Academic Researcher’s Association on 21.05.2016
- Dr.R.Vijayalakshmi presented a paper in the International Conference on Commerce and Business Development on the topic “A Study on Efficacy of Employee Training provided by Indian Cement industries with special reference to Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, Dalmiapuram, Trichy, Tamilnadu” held at Kualampur, Malaysia on 16.11.2015 and 17.11.2015 and co-chaired a session
- An inter-disciplinary Programme on Human Rights was offered from 2011 to 2016
- The UG and PG programmes have a high demand ratio
- The department regularly produces 100 % results
- Faculty members act as the members of Board of Studies in Universities and affiliated colleges
- Faculty members serve as Doctoral Committee Members and External Examiners for M.Phil, and Ph.D. in Universities and affiliated colleges