Department of commerce established in the year 1977 to run Bachelor of Commerce (UG-B.Com) and Post Graduate Department of studies in Commerce was established in the year of 2008 for Master of Commerce (M.Com) and is affiliated to affiliation of Karnatak University, Dharwad. We are the pioneer institute to start the Master of Commerce in our district being the southern part of the University jurisdiction. We have well equipped shared Business Lab and Computer with B.Com to cater to the needs of commerce students. The department has dedicated and competent faculty members with good academic qualification. The department inspires industry orientation among student fraternity. As a part of endeavor to keep students abreast with the latest information in commerce we arranged lectures on various interdisciplinary subjects by the various departments.

The Following are the details of the programme.

• Details of Programme offered:
• UG Programme – B.Com.; 3 Years; Semester Scheme; CBCS; Aided
• PG Programme - M.Com.; 2 Years; Semester Scheme; CBCS; Self-Financed.
• Interdisciplinary Character
• Department of Statistics, English, Economics and Education are involved for open Elective Courses.
• Self-financed certificate course

Faculty members participated and presented their research papers in many seminars/workshops/conferences. Even they have published the articles in the reputed peer reviewed national and international journals/magazines. The institute is running self-financed course and is not getting any financial assistance from the UGC.

• Provide favorable environment for quality education in Commerce, Management and Entrepreneurship.
• Innovative teaching and learning models, with a strong balance between traditional and modern values.
• Inculcate ethical and moral values by offering a support system which inspiring the future nation builders.

• To impart effective and supportive education to enhance the knowledge in Commerce and Management.
• Train the students to respond challenges in the corporate world in competitive world.
• Provide facilities to the faculty and the students for creative thinking and innovative ideas.

• Enhance the skills to take right decision in financing, investing and dividend to achieve predetermined objectives.
• Students understand theoretical concepts and practical approach of application of various laws relating to formation, management and smooth functioning of business organizations.
• To enable a student with conventional as well as contemporary areas in the discipline of Commerce.
• Pertain ethical principles and entrust to professional ethics and responsibilities.

Events organized for B. Com Students

Sl.No	Date	Name of the Activities
01	27/02/2017	Extension activity 'Impact on cash less-transactions due to demonetization
02	07/03/2017	Industrial Visit by department of Commerce and Economics (Study Tour)
03	17/03/2017	Career guidance programme-Guidance for preparing CA and CS Course
04	28/04/2017	A special Lecture on "Career Guidance"
05	16/03/2019	Extension activity on Computer awareness for rural students
06	16/02/2019	Guest lecture on skill development
07	19/02/2019	Guest lecture on "Speed Mathematical Skills for competitive exams"
08	26/02/2019	One day workshop on Management Skills
09	22/07/2019	Essay competition on 'Role of Income tax in Building Modern India
10	23/08/2019	Aptitude test "3rd All India Tally Commerce Aptitude Test"
11	14/09/2019	Guest Lecture on Pricing methods and techniques
12	08/02/2020	Guest lecture on "Personality Development"
13	10/02/2020	Guest lecture on Life Skills
14	14/02/2020	One day workshop on Entrepreneur problems and prospects
15	15/02/2020	Guest lecture on IAS, KAS and IBPS Coaching
16	13/03/2020	Extension activity- Women Empowerment and financial facilities
17	21/07/2020	National webinar on Derivatives as a risk management Tool

Events organized for M.Com Students

Sl.No	Date	Name of the Activities
01	21/03/2017	Extension activity-Tax planning and filing form no.16
02	23/03/2017	Industry visit (Study tour) West Coast Paper Mill Ltd, Dandeli
03	23/03/2018	Shreyas Paper Mill Ltd, Dandeli
04	06/03/2017	Workshp on Opportunities by qualifying UGC NET KSET
05	31/03/2017	Workshop on Role of economic analysis in business
06	31/03/2017	Workshop on Role of ICT in Global Development
07	23/09/2017	Guest Lecture-Recent trends in Methodology
08	26/03/2018	Workshop on Career guidance and placement
09	29/08/2018	Guest lecture on Investors' awareness programme- an overview of NSE of India and Capital Market
10	14/09/2019	Guest lecture on Strategic financial management
11	25/10/2019	Workshop on Preparation for UGC NET and KSET
12	08/04/2019	Industrial visit Karnataka Silk Industrial Coroporation Ltd Mysuru
13	26/10/2019	Orientation Positive attitude - The key to success
14	14/11/2019	Guest lecture on One Nation and One Constitution
15	29/05/2020	National Webinar on “Investors Awareness Programme”
16	03/06/2020	National Webinar on Basics of GST
17	04/06/2020	National Webinar on GST Reverse charge Mechanism
18	15/07/2020	National webinar on Mantras of Research Paper Writing
19	23/07/2020	National webinar on Adopting ourselves to the academic activities
20	07/06/2021	National webinar on Artificial Intelligence in Business and Management

Events organized for B.Com and M.Com Students

Sl.No	Date	Name of the Activities
01	10-06-2021	National Webinar on Business Ethics and Human Values
02	23-07-2021	International Webinar on Robotic Accounting