The Department of Commerce is a vibrant community of faculty and students under the School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy. It believes in developing global competencies in students through quality education, research and continuous innovation. The School provides a proficient environment to nurture commerce professionals with a high level of knowledge and competence to effectively contribute to the society with commitment and integrity. The department offers BCom, BCom Honours and Doctoral programmes. Besides this, it also offers various value-added professional programmes and certifications through recognised global bodies such as the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) USA, the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI), UK and the Insurance Institute of India. The department has partnership with various universities in the US, UK and the EU for faculty exchange, student exchange and research collaborations. In recognition of excellence in the provision of higher education in the fields of financial services, CHRIST was awarded the ‘CISI Centre of Excellence Accreditation in November 2016. CHRIST is by far, the only university outside the UK to be conferred with this status. In the February 2020, the IMA (USA) awarded the Endorsed School status to the BCom (Strategic Finance Honours) programme for meeting IMA’s Higher Education Quality Standards. The Department of Commerce has also consistently featured amongst the top 10 Commerce Colleges in the country as per the India Today Best Colleges survey.
The department is committed to consistently elevating the quality of education to meet international standards. We aim to bring innovation to our teaching methods, combining traditional lectures with interactive approaches such as roleplays, simulations, group assignments, discussions, debates, and case-based teaching. Additionally, we take pride in our best practices, including integrating service learning, offering peer mentoring, organizing mental health and holistic development programs, engaging in social outreach, encouraging research paper publications, providing a tailored bridge course for non-commerce students, and offering skill enhancement courses.
VisionTo be a centre of excellence in the realm of Commerce and Management, developing and nurturing global competencies in students through quality education, research and continuous innovation.
MissionTo nurture commerce professionals who possess a high level of knowledge and competence to effectively contribute to society with commitment and integrity.
It is a privilege to lead the Department of Commerce - a vibrant community of enthusiastic students and committed faculty members.
We believe that education goes beyond textbooks. It should build knowledge, confidence, curiosity, strong values, and a sense of responsibility. Our students gain practical exposure through industry interactions, internships, research, experiential learning, entrepreneurship, and global opportunities.
Every student brings unique talents, aspirations, and potential. Our faculty members provide continuous guidance, encouragement, and mentorship, creating a supportive environment where students can confidently explore new ideas, face challenges, learn through experience, and celebrate their progress.
We promote a culture of positiv
It is a privilege to lead the Department of Commerce - a vibrant community of enthusiastic students and committed faculty members.
We believe that education goes beyond textbooks. It should build knowledge, confidence, curiosity, strong values, and a sense of responsibility. Our students gain practical exposure through industry interactions, internships, research, experiential learning, entrepreneurship, and global opportunities.
Every student brings unique talents, aspirations, and potential. Our faculty members provide continuous guidance, encouragement, and mentorship, creating a supportive environment where students can confidently explore new ideas, face challenges, learn through experience, and celebrate their progress.
We promote a culture of positivity, punctuality, inclusivity, creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Students are encouraged to participate actively in both academic and extracurricular activities, as these experiences contribute significantly to their overall development.
Our goal is to prepare students for successful careers while nurturing them as skilled professionals, ethical leaders, innovative entrepreneurs, and socially responsible individuals who contribute meaningfully to business and society.
Together, we aim to build a department where excellence is pursued with dedication, leadership is practised with humility, and success is measured by both personal achievement and the positive impact we create.
“Education gives us knowledge. Experience gives us confidence. Ethics builds our character. Engagement gives us purpose.”
May every student who becomes part of the Department of Commerce find the confidence to dream, the strength to grow, and the purpose to make a meaningful difference while carrying forward the University’s enduring vision of “Excellence and Service.”
Dr Sushin M
sushin.m@christuniversity.in
