Commerce, a professional course among the various arts subjects, is widely pursued by students as it is instrumental in bringing about changes in all aspects of the society. It spearheads growth and development. The changes in the economic policies of the country and the computer application in business offer exciting avenues for innovative and creative minds to pursue a variety of careers.

The revolutionary changes in the field of economics, information technology and politics pose a series of problems challenges to the modern commerce students. Against such a backdrop an innovative curriculum is designed for the B.Com., B.Com.-CA, M.Com. programmes offered by the School of Commerce and Management which was established in the year of 2008.

Vision:

  • To be globally recognized for excellence in teaching and research across broad range of disciplines in contemporary business environment.

Mission:

  • Equipping students with state-of-art accounting and entrepreneur skills.
  • Helping students lay a strong conceptual foundation in order for them to build professional careers in commerce and/or engage in research.

B.Com

PROGRAMME OUTCOME-PO

PO1
To train them to communicate commerce by improving their English vocabulary, Speak, read, write and listen clearly in person and through electronic media in English and in one Indian language, and make meaning of the world by connecting people, ideas, books, media and technology
PO2
Recognize different value systems including your own, understand the moral dimensions of your decisions, and accept responsibility for them
PO3
Elicit views of others, mediate disagreements and help reach conclusions in group settings. Demonstrate empathetic social concern and equity centered national development, and the ability to act with an informed awareness of issues and participate in civic life through volunteering
PO4
The commerce and finance focused curriculum offers a number of specializations and practical exposures which would equip the student to face the modern-day challenges in commerce and business
PO5
The all-inclusive outlook of the course offer a number of values based and job oriented courses ensures that students are trained into up-to-date. In advanced accounting courses beyond the introductory level, affective development will also progress to the valuing and organization levels
PO6
This program could provide Industries, Banking Sectors, Insurance Companies, Financing companies, Transport Agencies, Warehousing etc., well trained professionals to meet the requirements

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOME-PSO

PSO1
To build a strong foundation of knowledge in different areas of Commerce
PSO2
To develop the skill of applying concepts and techniques used in Commerce
PSO3
To develop an attitude for working effectively and efficiently in a business environment
PSO4
To integrate knowledge, skill and attitude that will sustain an environment of learning and creativity among the students

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES – PEO

PEO1
To be capable of making a positive contribution to the accountancy in public practices, Govt commerce and industry
PEO2
To be able to pursue research in their chosen field of marketing, finance and HR
PEO3
To be able to demonstrate team spirits, skills and values continue to learn and adapt to change throughout their professional career
PEO4
Possess wide spectrum of managerial skills along with competency building qualities in specific areas of business studies
PEO5
Excel in contemporary knowledge of business and developing inclination towards lifelong learning

B.COM CA

PROGRAMME OUTCOME-PO

PO1
To train them to communicate commerce by improving their English vocabulary, Speak, read, write and listen clearly in person and through electronic media in English and in one Indian language, and make meaning of the world by connecting people, ideas, books, media and technology
PO2
Graduates will be able to develop strong understanding of core Commerce and Computer Application courses
PO3
Able to take up challenging career options in Commerce and IT sector
PO4
Become ethically and socially responsible commerce graduates with computer application knowledge
PO5
Apply the knowledge of mathematics, Social science, accounting fundamentals, and computer specialization to the solution of complex accounting & management problems

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOME-PSO

PSO1
Graduates will gain a strong foundation of knowledge in different areas of Commerce and Computer Application courses
PSO2
Graduates will be able to do pursue higher education and take-up jobs in the field of Commerce and Computer Applications
PSO3
To develop an attitude for working effectively and efficiently in a business environment

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES – PEO

PEO1
To provide in depth knowledge in Commerce and Computer Application courses
PEO2
To provide a strong foundation for higher education
PEO3
To train the students in the application of computers in various business operations
PEO4
To nurture the students with the intellectual, personal and societal skills for an holistic education
PEO5
To inculcate initiative in students for better industry acceptance with necessary skills

M.COM

PO1
To acquaint a student with conventional as well as contemporary areas in the discipline of Commerce
PO2
To enable a student well versed in national as well as international trends
PO3
To enable the students for conducting business, accounting and auditing practices, role of regulatory bodies in corporate and financial sectors nature of various financial instruments
PO4
To provide in-depth understanding of all core areas specifically Advanced Accounting, International Accounting, Management, Security Market Operations and Business Environment, Research Methodology and Tax planning
PO5
Serve as a human resource needed for industry, consultancy, education, service, research, public administration, insurance and management

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOME-PSO

PSO1
To inculcate the knowledge of business and the techniques of managing the business with special focus on marketing, Insurance and banking theory law and practices
PSO2
To impart the knowledge basic accounting principles and the latest¬ application oriented corporate accounting methods
PSO3
To develop the decision making skill through costing methods and practical¬ application of management accounting principles
PSO4
To enhance the horizon of knowledge in various field of commerce through¬ advertising and sales promotion, auditing and entrepreneurial development

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES – PEO

PEO1
To Make plan for the promotion and development of Industry
PEO2
To produce professional Mangers, Accountants and innovative Businessman
PEO3
To act as good manager and have a creative and helpful in problem solving
PEO4
To develop new ideas and applications to latest information technology and in the business and are able to implement these ideas in practice

PhD Programme

            The Ph.D. programme includes an integrated sequence of course work and research in various branches of Commerce. Scholars for admission are expected to clear the entrance examination conducted by PRIST.

Vale Added Courses

  1. Certificate Courses:
    • Certificate Course in Intellectual Property Rights
    • Certificate Course in Mutual Fund Operation
    • Certificate Course in E-Filling of Income Tax (IRT&TDS)
    • Certificate Course in GST
    • Certificate Course in Life Skills for Youth
    • Certificate Course in Preparatory for NET/SET Examination
    • Certificate Course in Business Process Service in Insurance
    • Certificate Course in Sales Force Business Administration Specialist
    • Certificate Course in Auditing Practice
  1. Diploma Courses:
    • Diploma in Self-Management
    • Diploma in Event Management

More information on the procedure for admission to all the above programmes may be found at www.prist.ac.in

Research Areas

The thrust areas of research of the department are Banking & Insurance, Share market strategy plan, Customer Relationship & Professional ethics, E-Companies, Cyber-crime related to business, Professionalization of corporate sector, Environmental issue related new business areas..

  1. ‘Inauguration of Entrepreneurship Development Cell’,- 7th March 2023, Professor Martin EDII Government of Tamil Nadu’.
  2. ‘A Products to Market Fit’, IIC Programme – 27th Feb 2023.
  3. ‘EDP-Startup process Career opportunities for Youngster’ organized by IIC- February 2023.
  4. One – Day Seminar on ‘Ethics in Social Science’, Dr.R.Saminathan, – May 6th 2022
  5. ‘Business Review’, Oct 23rd  2017
  6. ‘Medha 2K17-Mega Management Meet’, Oct 09th to 22nd 2017
  7. ‘Best Corporate Team’ Sep 23rd 2017
  8. ‘Guest Lecture on Testing of Hypothesis’ Mrs.S.Sangeetha., M.A(Economics).,M.Phil., MBA, 14th July 2016.
  9. ‘Workshop on Research Methods’ Dr.K.Rajalakshmi, Dr.T.J.Jayasholan, Dr.K.G.Selvan, Feb 10th 2016
  10. ‘Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp’ Sponsored by DST – NIMAT, Ahmedabad, February 10th to 12th 2016
  11. ‘Training on Professional Excellence’ Dr.G.AlexRajesh, P.Subburethina Barathi, Associate Professor, M.A.M Institute of management, May 25th 2015.
  12. ‘Workshop on Adopting Innovative Teaching Methods’, Dr.N.Ethirajalu, Vice Chancellor, PRIST Deemed to be University and P.Raja Raja Cholan, August 20th 2015
  13. ‘Workshop on case study development’, Dr.J.P.Kumar, G.Alex Rajesh, Jan 30th 2014.
  14. ‘One Day Training on Competency Building’ Dr.G.Alex Rajesh, Director, Nehru institute of Management, Dec 5, 2014

Head, Department of Commerce, School of Commerce and Management,

PONNAIYAH RAMAJAYAM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY(PRIST), Vallam, Thanjavur -613403.

Email:

deanpsb@prist.ac.in

Phone:

04362-265021

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