Commerce

P.G. Department of Commerce, Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha had its humble beginning in the year 1946 with National Diploma in Commerce with 125 students. Today the Post Graduate Department of Commerce and Research centre, Kerala University is one of the most sought-after departments under the University of Kerala for Degree, Post Graduate and Doctoral degree programmes in Commerce.  Our B.Com programme provides Taxation, Law and Practice as the main thrust area which is offered to two batches of students each year. A batch would consist ofmore than 60 students, thus accommodating more than 120 enrolments each year. The M.Com programme of the department has created quality academicians for institutions all over Kerala. The department in its 70 years of imparting quality education to the district of Alappuzha, has also been able to create University Rank holders for both UG and PG programmes. With finance as specialization for our PG programme, many alumni occupy very high positions across Government and non – government organisations, in the field of administration and finance. The department also strives to identify and tap the entrepreneurial capabilities among students during the course of their study.

Within a span of 70 years, the department has achieved great landmarks in the field of academics and research. The department provided the necessary impetus for the commerce and trade of Alappuzha with quality manpower. Accounting as a profession grew in stature in the district and the department is proud to be the sole provider of training in this area. The Post Graduate Department of Commerce and Research Centre which is the pioneer department of Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha has time and again proved its mettle by creating rank holders, professionals, entrepreneurs, artists and many well known personalities. The academic results are always outstanding and the students of the department with the incessant encouragement from the faculty members persistently excel in inter-collegiate festivals, sports and social service. Over the years the demand for a seat in our department has been the most chart-topping among the best of the students aspiring to do UG/PG programme in Commerce. Our Post graduate course which was started in the year 1965 had completed its Golden Jubilee Year in 2015-16 and is decking its way up for a glorious Diamond Jubilee.

Faculty and Research

There are currently eight teaching faculty members in the Department. Four have doctoral degrees and in total – from inside and outside –there are four Research Guides. Of the remaining faculty three are on the threshold of completing their doctoral programme. The teaching fraternity of the department is deeply involved in research and publication. In the past five years the department faculty had authored around 10 books and published around 25 articles in journals. Most of our faculty members are regular chairman/chairperson of various UGC sponsored National seminars at different colleges in Kerala. The department library has more than 300 titles of books and 7 print journals. In addition to this, department provides access to N-List where in more than 6000 world class e-journals and 1,35,000 e-books are available. The researchers are provided with multiple computer points with unlimited internet facility.

The Department believes in knowledge creation as equally important to knowledge dissemination. Keeping this in mind the department has organised two UGC sponsored National Seminars and a series of workshops on research in the last five years. Department has also conducted training for teachers on “ICT enabled teaching and learning” attracting participants from our college as well as outside institutions. The year 2018-19 and 2019 witnessed a boom of seminars and workshops via online and offline, enriching both the students and researchers. The department won accolades among the research fraternity for the workshop series on research methodology, conducted by solicitingerudite Resource Persons in the field. Seminars were also held on general topics, focusing mainly on skill development and empowerment. Most of this was in collaboration with IQAC and other clubs/forums.

As a research centre we have the largest number of full time and part time research scholars pursuing doctoral degree in the college. Department is committed in providing quality inputs to all researchers in our department. Regular progress presentations by research scholars are conducted by the centre where in constructive inputs are given by research guides and fellow scholars for the betterment of the work. Research scholars are also encouraged to take sessions for the PG students on their relevant area of research.

Infrastructure

With efficacious space management, the department has comfy facilities for both faculty and students including research scholars. All of the 9 classrooms (including 1 Smart Classroom) are well-ventilated and cool. The rooms are also dust – free furnished with white boards, sturdy benches and desks and adequate tube lights and fans to ensure comfortable environment for uninterrupted knowledge exchange and comprehension between the teachers and students. The department also has LCD projectors facilitating ICT enabled teaching and learning

Rank Holders

The department is committed in providing education to the needy and down – trodden sections of the society as per the rules and provisions of the Government. The department has been successful in changing the lives of hundreds of students through proper education and guidance. In pursuit of our commitment, we have created a dozen rank holders over the years for the UG and PG programmes. Following are the list of rank holders of our department.

M.Com

Mr. Vishnu KV            IV Rank 2020

ADD-ON Courses

The department conducts a variety of Add-on courses providing an opportunity for students to get more employability skills. Department was the centre for conducting training for ICWA Alappuzha Chapter. Department conducts competitive exams training for all students of the college, specifically focussing on bank coaching. In addition to this, the department in association with the Career Guidance and Placements Cell provides add-on courses on Microsoft Office. MS Excel being a tool very much relevant for finance/accounting students is provided on regular basis. It also provided UGC – NET/JRF coaching to the students of the college as well as outside for a nominal fee. Tally Course is also offered to students in collaboration with recognized outside agency, for those who aspire to gain knowledge on computerized accounting. The Department also offers two Certificate Programmes – Goods and Services Tax: Accounts Assistant & Equity Dealership- with six months duration under the aegis of UGC in the scheme of National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF). The courses have both theory and practical sessions.

Extra- Curricular Activities

The department in association with Entrepreneurship Development club conducts Food Fiesta, a yearly programme which allows the students to chase their entrepreneurial talents and set up their venture for a day and sell various products including food and beverages. The department conducts yearly quiz for the SD Community in remembrance of Late. Dr. A. Subramaniyan, former faculty of our department.

Commerce Student Association (CSA) a vibrant association of the department conducts a variety of cultural and academic events every year. Association day celebrations are seen as a prestigious event and students participate with passion and enthusiasm. Every year a retired teacher of the department is asked to deliver a talk on a topic related to Commerce. Students manage the whole activities of the association with the guidance and support of the staff.

Endowments

Various well wishers, alumni and retired teaching members of the department have instituted 12 Endowments for acknowledging the academic brilliance of our students. Financially weaker students are also given adequate financial support for continuing their studies by alumni as well present and retired teachers. Sufficient support is given from the department for the students who excel in Sports and Cultural activities.

Mighty Commerce

The Alumni is a magnificent thread that links the past and the present to create a strong and caring institution. Yet another good -fortune for the Department,  is the sound and wide range of alumni spread across different parts of the world. “Mighty Commerce” the official name of alumni association is a vibrant association with regular interactions on and off the campus. A mega meet of mighty commerce was arranged in the year 2015 which saw nearly 3000 alumni turning up for the event in the campus. This was a re-livening experience for the entire college. The mega meet got huge coverage in every form of media. The alumni are also heavily involved in assisting the students and department in various activities. The various batches of old students congregate on a regular basis with the sole objective of meetingsocial commitment. The contributions and involvement of Mighty Commerce during the times of Great Flood of 2018 and 2019; Okhi and other calamities that shook the entire nation, were well received by the Government and public at large. The association also made its imprint by reaching out to people of neighbouring states who had to face similar situations.