DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ANNUAL REPORT 2013-2014
CHRIST UNIVERSITY BANGALORE 560029
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VISION
To be the best institution for commerce education in the country
MISSION To nurture commerce professionals who possess high level of knowledge and competence to effectively contribute to the society with commitment and integrity
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TITLE PAGE NO.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4
1 FACULTY 8
2 CURRICULUM 17
3 STUDENTSHIP 20
4 STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN 2013-2014 49
5 EXTENSION AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES 54
6 ADMINISTRATION 58
7 LECTURES, PROGRAMMES AND EVENTS 63
8 ACADEMIC OUTREACH 73
9 RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS 82
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE REPORT OF ACTIVITIES 2013-14
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The academic year 2013-2014 began with a strategic overview meeting on 29 May 2013.“Enhancing Stakeholder‟s Satisfaction” was the vision for the year and the discussion stressed on the need for identifying the stakeholder‟s expectations [students, parents, employers & society]. Faculty teams deliberated on the required strategies, processes, capabilities and appropriate performance measures to realise the vision. The annual report of this year in review reflects in a variety of ways how the department has connected to its vision, primarily at three different levels- faculty development, curriculum and student development. Significant achievements worth mentioning belong to the area of faculty development. The faculty learning circles provided a platform for professional and intellectual dialogues while on the other hand FPDP‟s, FDP, OBT and QIP raised their curiosities about various concepts and led to widened and strengthened intellect. Ten faculty members have completed MOOC and as many as seven of them are nearing the completion of the course. In the area of research, the importance of producing good quality publication was enunciated and the faculty members were directed from time to time to achieve the same. Three faculty members were awarded PhD this year, taking the total number of PhD holders in the department to eight. One MRP, 2 RDC‟s and 3 working papers were initiated during the year. As many as 18 articles were published in the newspapers and many publications and presentations kept coming. Instances where faculty members were invited as resource persons and key note speakers in and out of Karnataka increased. More than the numbers, the culture of research which is gaining momentum along with collaborative learning and sharing of knowledge gives a sense of gratification to the department. With respect to students, the focus was to introduce new teaching methodology that would engage them more thoroughly and enhance the learning experience. Many students– centric initiatives were introduced. The peer learning system was introduced for all the first year classes. Groups were made blending a mix of gender, learning abilities, language and region. Advanced learners were identified as group leaders to facilitate learning of group
ANNUAL REPORT (2013-2014) DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Page 4 members within and outside class-rooms. Leaders directly connect with the class /subject teachers with problems of individual group members that were addressed appropriately. This peer learning exercise proved to be advantageous in two ways- firstly the students benefitted from the collaborative and cohesive learning and secondly the teachers were able to focus on mentoring. Student mentoring and attendance follow was continuously monitored by all class teachers which reflected in their attendance percentages and performance in examinations. A comprehensive curriculum revision was undertaken in 2012 for all programmes, to align them to industry standards and current trends. Therefore the major task for the current year was to implement them with the appropriate teaching methods and techniques. The BCom (Hons) programme electives were restructured and all the fifth and sixth semester courses were completely revised and approved in the Jan 2014 BOS. The programme now has only two electives a) Banking & Insurance and b) Finance & Investment. The Auditing & Taxation courses have been brought in as core papers in the fifth and the sixth semesters. New initiatives were taken on the students support front. For instance, two faculty members were appointed as mentors to serve and guide the students with special needs and likewise to cater to the students of international origin. For the students who had back logs, special coaching and remedial classes were arranged which in turn helped them to clear the papers and complete the programme within the stipulated period. This year the placements were encouraging with about 20 companies visiting the campus and selecting around 180 students. Placement related workshops were conducted for final year students with activities like resume building, numerical aptitude, logical reasoning, Excel training etc. This enabled them to become more confident and perform better during placement process. To enhance the quality of the question bank a through orientation was given to teachers. A QB coordinator was also appointed to monitor the progress and timely completion of the QB review process. This proved to be very effective, as the Commerce Department emerged as the first department in the Deanery to complete the QB review process within the stipulated time. A landmark achievement was the MOU signed with CISI – Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment, UK. The programme was offered to the Bcom (Hons) students to pursue the IOC certification which is highly recognised among Investment Bankers globally. The coaching by industry experts was undertaken in the campus and was open to both the students and faculty members. The University level MOU with SAP Labs for the SAP-01 level certification was completed by many BCOM students.
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The commerce lab resources helped in giving practical exposure to students and thereby enhancing their learning experience. The introduction of the Journal Club for the MCOM students proved to be instrumental in strengthening their research skills. In addition to that, two new clubs, the finance club and the debate club was introduced to provide a platform to the students for honing their knowledge, skills and attitude. The year progressed with a rich blend of curricular and co-curricular and cultural activates. National Seminar, Panel discussions, Research paper presentation seminars were organised along with the regular CUCA inter-class, inter-collegiate activates, Darpan, Blossoms and In Bloom cultural activities, and departmental and University level sports activities. The CUCA initiated a body by the name of CUFA (Christ University Festing Association), whose main objective is to streamline the selection process for sending the students to inter collegiate fests and to train them to become winners. This year too, the students of commerce department bagged many awards in inter collegiate cultural fests by defeating many contenders which reinforced their own belief that they are indeed one amongst the best. The style of administration was to involve faculty members in the decision making process through discussions and collaboration of ideas. This strategy solicited their committed participation in implementation and execution. Every idea/ initiative of the department was discussed in the department meetings; group-wise deliberations were made and were open to suggestions and criticisms. Groups were consciously made with a blend of seniors and juniors, or based on different specialisations as the case maybe to elicit profound insights. Responsibilities for various activities were delegated on rotation to faculties based on their expertise, ensuring their active involvement and balanced work load for all. The importance of proper documentation of all activities conducted was emphasised from the beginning and brought commendations during the quality audit process. Some of the initiatives were bench-marked as best practices - viz- curriculum review process, Learning circle discussions and their outcomes, student-centric pedagogies, special students mentoring, special supplementary coaching etc. to name a few. Amidst good news, we recognize that a great deal still needs to be done. The Department of Commerce is one of the largest departments in the University spanning four niche programs and catering to a large student community of 1500 +. While the department continues to attract highly impressive students, we continue to explore opportunities for development and strengthening of courses and other competitive programs.
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In Retrospect, the academic year 2013-2014 has been quite fruitful, thanks to the dedicated team work of 29 faculty members and 2 support staff who are progressive, creative and committed to student and self development. The quality and creativity of the students of this department has also been a reason for this year‟s achievement. With the synergies of the students, faculty and the University we wish to move forward in this direction in a more focussed manner in the new academic year commencing in June 2014.
Nithila Vincent Head, Department of Commerce 30 April 2014
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SECTION 1 FACULTY
1.1 FACULTY DETAILS
GRADE NUMBER Professor 1 Associate Professor 3 Assistant Professor 25 Total 29
S NO FACULTY NAME GRADE QUALIFICATION 1 Alice Mani Asso. Professor M.Com, M.Phil, Ph.D 2 Anson K J Asst. Professor V M.Com, M.Phil 3 Anuradha P S Asso. Professor III M.Com, NET, M.Phil, Ph.D 4 Anusha Srinivasan Iyer Asst. Professor V M.B.A, M.Phil 5 Aruna P Asst. Professor IV M.Com, M.Phil, NET 6 Amalanathan S Asst. Professor V M.Com, M.Phil, NET 7 Bindu Nair Asst. Professor IV M.Com, M.Phil 8 Christopher Devakumar Asst. Professor V M.Com, M.Phil 9 Geetanjali Purswani Asst. Professor V M.Com, M.Phil 10 Girish. S Asst. Professor IV M.Com, M.Phil 11 Karthigai Prakasam. C Asst. Professor II M.Com, MBA, MHRM, M.Phil, Ph.D 12 Kavitha Jayakumar Asst. Professor III M.Com, M.Phil, Ph.D 13 Manjunath. B.M Asst. Professor IV M.Com, M.Phil 14 Mary Rani Thomas Asst. Professor V M.Com, M.Phil 15 Mynavathi. L Asst. Professor I M.Com, MBA, M.Phil, PhD 16 Natchimuthu Asst. Professor IV M.Com, M.Phil, NET 17 Pooja Jain Asst. Professor IV M.Com, M.Phil, NET 18 Raghavendra B C Asst. Professor IV MFA, NET 19 Rishikesh K.B Asst. Professor IV M.Com, M.Phil, NET 20 Shaeril Almieda Asst. Professor III M.Com, M.Phil, Ph.D 21 Shubhashree P K Archarya Asst. Professor IV M.Com, NET 23 Soumya V Asst. Professor III M.Com, MBA, NET 24 Theresa Nithila Vincent Asso. Professor IV M.Com, M.Phil 25 Thomas Joseph Professor M.Com, M.Phil 26 Uma V.R Asst. Professor I M.Com, M.Phil, Ph.D 27 Valarmathi B Asst. Professor III M.Com, M.Phil 28 VeertaTantia Asst. Professor IV M.Com, M.Phil, Ph.D 29 Vinnarasi. B Asst. Professor III M.Com, MBA, M.Phil
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1.2 FACULTY: STUDENT RATIO
PROGRAM FACULTY : STUDENT UG 1:55
PG 1:20
1.3 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS BY THE FACULTY MEMBERS a) PHDS AWARDED DURING THE YEAR
MONTH & FACULTY S.NO TOPIC UNIVERSITY YEAR OF NAME DEFENSE A Study of Emerging Madhya Pradesh Concept of Online Bhoj (Open) 1 Shaeril Almeida July 2013 Banking And Its Impact University, on The Banking Sector Bhopal A Comprehensive Study on Market Characteristics, Bharathiar Consumer Behaviour And University, November 2 Uma V R Competition in the Coimbatore. 2013 Indian Retail Footwear Tamil Nadu Industry A Study on Material Management And Its Bharathidasan Impact on Cost With University, December 3 Kavitha Jayakumar Reference to Kothari Tiruchirappalli, 2013 Petro Chemicals Ltd, Tamil Nadu Chennai
b) MOOC COURSES COMPLETED DURING THE YEAR
PROGRAMME NAME OF & COURSE IN UNIVERSITY S. COURSE THE DURATION SEMESTER WHICH OFFERING NO TITLE FACULTY MOOC WAS THE COURSE USED 1 Nithila An 6 weeks, Even 2 Semester Wharton, Vincent Introduction 28 Oct to Semester MCom, University of to Corporate 6 Dec 2013 November Financial Pennsylvania Finance 2013-March Management 2014 2 Shubhashree An 6 weeks, Even BCom Hons Wharton, Acharya Introduction 28 Oct to Semester Strategic University of to Corporate 6 Dec 2013 November Finnacial Pennsylvania Finance 2013-March Management 2014
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PROGRAMME NAME OF & COURSE IN UNIVERSITY S. COURSE THE DURATION SEMESTER WHICH OFFERING NO TITLE FACULTY MOOC WAS THE COURSE USED 3 Anuradha. PS Foundations 7 weeks Even BCom Hons Virginia of Business January 2 to Semester Jan Financial University Strategy February - Mar 2014 Management Darden school 26,2014 of Business 4 Kavitha Foundations 6 weeks Feb 2014 - BCom Hons University of Jayakumar of Business Even Business Risk Virginia Strategy Semester Management 5 B. Vinnarasi Foundations 6 weeks Feb 2014 - 2 semester University of of Business Even MCom, Virginia Strategy Semester Business Information System 6 B Valarmathi Foundations 6 weeks Feb 2014 - BCom Hons University of Sharon of Business Even Business Risk Virginia Strategy Semester Management 7 Veerta Tantia Foundations 6 weeks Feb 2014 - 4 BCom University of of Business Even Financial Virginia Strategy Semester Management 8 Rishkesh K.B Developing Jan 2014 BCom Hons University of Innovative Entrepreneurshi Maryland Ideas For New p Development Companies: The first step to entrepreneursh ip 9 Rishkesh K.B Critical 5 week Feb 2014 BCom Hons University of Thinking In Entrepreneurshi Edinburgh Global p Development Challenges 10 Pooja Jain Foundations 6 weeks Feb 2014 BCom Hons University of of Business Business Risk Virginia Strategy Management
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1.4 FACULTY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVESDURING THE YEAR
1.4.1 FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
S.NO PROGRAMME THEME PERIOD PLACE Tools and technologies for enhanced teaching and 30 & 31 CU Main & 1 FDP 1 learning – Blogs, Websites, May 2013 Kengeri Campus Prezi, Wacom etc Review of Strategic Action 29 & 30 Crowne Plaza, 2 FDP 2 Plan and Departmental November Electronic City, Performance, QRD Report 2013 Bangalore Scientific curriculum CU Main 3 FDP development, case study 1 &3 Oct 2013 Campus teaching and mentoring
1.4.2 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME
Quality improvement program on the theme “Contemporary developments in Commerce and Business” was held from 18th to 20th March 2014. The topics discussed in the QIP with the name of the speakers are listed below:
S. DATE TOPIC RESOURCE PERSON No Dr Madhavi Lokhande EVA and SVA in business Academic Head and Professor of Finance - 1 18/03/2014 performance Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Bangalore. Mr. Chidambara Ganapiah Delivering Value through Delivery Head for Oracle Practice for 2 18/03/2014 Whole life Costing and Hewlett-Packard (HP) Enterprise Services, Life Cycle Costing India. Prof. T.S Ramachandran, Associate Professor in Finance 3 18/03/2014 Public Finance Christ University Institute of Management, Bangalore Mr. Ganesh Krishnamurhy Enterprise Risk 4 18/03/2014 Senior Manager, Management Price Waterhouse & Co. Dr. D.N.S Kumar, Ethics in Finance and Professor & Associate Director Centre for 5 18/03/2014 Accounting research Projects,Chairman, CU – ASC Christ University, Bangalore Dr. R.G Desai Economic Indicators of Retired Professor & Chairman - Department 6 19/03/2014 commerce, business and of Economics, Bangalore University Industry
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S. DATE TOPIC RESOURCE PERSON No Prof. Jaydev M „Company Analysis- Associate Professor, Chairperson - 7 19/03/2014 Qualitative and Admissions & Financial Aid, IIM Quantitative Aspects” Bangalore Dr.Shikha Ojha Emerging Business model 8 19/03/2014 Adjunct Faculty, CMS Business School, towards sustainability Bangalore. Mr. Thiagarajan Venkatesan Demystifying Financial 9 19/03/2014 Managing Director- Derivatives JP Morgan, Bangalore. Prof. Suresh Pai Sustainable Banking and 10 19/03/2014 Former Advisor / Executive Vice President , Financial Inclusion IndusInd Bank. Insurance in Emerging R.Venugopal 11 19/03/2014 Markets- Issues and Former Executive Director, L.I.C. of India. Concerns Dr. Prasanna Chandra Director - Centre for Financial 12 19/03/2014 Corporate Restructuring Management, Bangalore.
1.4.3 FACULTY LEARNING CIRCLES
Faculty Learning Circle is a discussion forum which is scheduled fortnightly for small groups of faculty members. The objectives of this forum is to explore various pedagogies in higher education, to provide a platform for professional dialogues on new developments in the realm of commerce and to encourage and foster the research culture amongst faculty members.
Topics discussed in the Learning Circles during the year: 1. Assessment tied with course goals 2. How to write for a newspaper 3. Teaching mistakes in a classroom 4. Sharing the best practices in teaching and learning 5. Effective handling of large classes 6. Revised Schedule VI of Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account & The Companies Bill of 2012 7. Service learning as a pedagogy 8. How does student-teacher & student-student interaction affect learning?
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9. The procedure of government bailouts and its implications 10. A discussion on the interim Union Budget
The process and the approach of conducting the learning circle was streamlined and strengthened which resulted into greater commitment from the faculty members in contributing during these meetings. Some of the new initiatives were- 1. Effective facilitation- Facilitators and moderators for each session were appointed 2. Faculty driven- A feedback form was created on Google drive to get the faculty members input with regard to selection of topics 3. Capturing insights- A learning circle log was created to capture the outcomes and insights and to implement the same
1.4.4 FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
The Faculty Professional Development programmes are held on the last Friday of every month and is coordinated and conducted by representatives from the Deanery of Commerce and Management and attended by all faculties in the deanery. Ms. Vinnarasi facilitated as the faculty coordinator for the Department of Commerce.
S. DATE TOPIC PRESENTERS DEPARTMENT No Student-Centred Learning: Mgmt. Studies Ms. Phinu Mary Jose 1 June '13 Understanding learners to (BBM) and Mr. Avin Thaliath build teaching effectiveness Hotel Management Rupee Depreciation: Mr. Christopher Commerce and 2 July '13 Debilitating effect on Personal Dr. Rajeshwari Economics Investment? Commerce and Competition Prof. Vinnarasi, Commerce and 3 July '13 Act,2002 Prof. Vijayachandran CUIM Companies Act (2013 Prof. Phincy (School School of Law and 4 Sep '13 Amendment) Vis-a- Vis of Law) & Prof. CUIM Companies Act 1956 Rajesh Pai (CUIM) Dr. Krishna (School of Law) Public Interest 5 Dec‟13 and Dr.Mohan Rao (School of Litigation Law) School of Law Prof. Issac P. Elias (Management Studies) and Management Credit rating of 6 Dec‟13 Prof. George Jose(School of Studies and School individuals Law) of Law
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S. DATE TOPIC PRESENTERS DEPARTMENT No Prof. Arcot Purna Prasad Lean Operations in CUIM and (CUIM)and Prof. Karthigai 7 Jan „14 Supply Chain Department of Prakasam C(Dept. of Management Commerce Commerce)
1.4.5 A TALK ON "PEDAGOGY AND CURRICULUM DESIGN (9th Jan 2014)
A talk was arranged on "Pedagogy and Curriculum Design” on 9th Jan 2014. Dr. Jennifer Martin, a Professor from University of Mount Union, Ohio, a Phd in Educational Leadership was the resource person.She is the author of Women as Leaders in Education: Succeeding Despite Inequity, Discrimination, and Other Challengesand has contributed chapters to nearly 20 books. She gave her brilliant inputs on designing the curriculum and the syllabus. There was a nice exchange of dialogue between her and the faculty members, on how different teaching is in India and in U.S where both the parties gained.
1.4.6 SESSION BY DR. ANTOON VANDEVELDE, UNIVERSITY OF LEUVEN, BELGIUM An enlightening and thought provoking session on „Understanding Financial Crises: The Contribution of the Philosophy of Money‟ was rendered by Dr. Antoon Vandevelde, Full Professor at the Centre for Economics and Ethics of the Institute of Philosophy of the University of Leuven in Belgium (K.U. Leuven) on Tuesday, 21st January 2014. This programme was attended by around 40 faculty members from BCOM, BBM and ECO departments.
1.4.7 SAP TRAINING
Twelve faculty members were nominated for SAP training which was conducted in house and they successfully completed the course. The training was scheduled from 5th August- 8th August 2013.
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S. NO NAMES 1 Prof. Nithila Vincent 2 Dr. Anuradha P.S 3 Dr. Uma V.R 4 Mr. Girish S 5 Mr. Manjunath B.M 6 Mr. Anson K.J 7 Ms.Vinnarasi B 8 Ms. Shubhashree 9 Mr. Natchimuthu 10 Mr. Raghavendra 11 Ms. Aruna P 12 Dr. Kavitha Jayakumar
Three of the faculty members Dr. Karthigai Prakasam, Ms. Barkath Unissa and Mr. Christopher Devakumar attended a two day workshop at SAP Innovative labs.
1.4.8 ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR NEWLY JOINED FACULTY MEMBERS
All newly joined faculty members were oriented at the departmental level about the work culture in the department, roles and responsibilities, duties, processes and other modus operandi.
1.4.9 RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR FACULTY Following activities were conducted during the year for bringing an element of team spirit, fun and recreation among faculty members. 1. Team Games like throw ball ,cricket and treasure hunt was organized 2. Team lunch organized at Barbeque Nation 3. A Potluck lunch 4. Exchanging of gifts as a part of Christmas celebration
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1.5 NUMBER OF MPHIL‟s GUIDED BY THE FACULTY
Faculty guides of MPhil students who successfully defended during the year at Christ University:
NAME OF THE FACULTY NO. OF STUDENTS
Dr. Anuradha P.S 1 Dr. Uma V.R 1 Dr. Karthigai Prakasam C 2
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SECTION 2 CURRICULUM
This section gives an overview about the programmes offered by the department, list of certificate programmes conducted,new certificate courses introduced in the academic year, and the total number of students who were benefitted from the programmes.
2.1 PROGRAMMES OFFERD BY THE DEPARTMENT 1. Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) 2. Bachelor of Commerce Honours (BCOM HONS) 3. Master of Commerce (MCOM) 4. Master of Philosophy in Commerce (MPHIL)
2.2 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES CONDUCTED
The Department of Commerce conducts various certificate programmes in the odd and the even semesters. These courses are offered as credit-based mandatory inter-disciplinary programmes for the students of Science and Humanities streams and optional programmes for the Commerce and Management streams. Faculties of the department of commerce with domain expertise in the related areas facilitate as programme instructors. A student has to attend 45 sessions and pass the examination to complete a programme. Mandatory programme category students obtain two credits on successful completion and optional category students obtain a certificate on successful completion of the programme.
LIST OF ODD SEMESTER CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES: (JUNE TO SEPTEMBER 2013)
NUMBER OF NUMBER OF TEACHER S.NO SUBJECT NAME STUDENTS STUDENTS INCHARGE ENROLLED CLEARED Introduction to Accounting Dr. Karthigai 1 23 19 and Investment Prakasam C 2 Brand Management Ms. Anusha Iyer 40 39 3 Personal Tax Planning Ms. Soumya 15 14 Entrepreneurship and Mr. Rishikesh 4 Small Business 35 31 KB Development
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LIST OF EVEN SEMESTER CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES: (NOVEMBER 2013 TO MARCH 2014)
NUMBER OF TEACHER NUMBER OF S.NO SUBJECT NAME STUDENTS INCHARGE STUDENTSCLEARED ENROLLED Basics of Business Mr. Rishikesh 1 36 34 Management KB Creative 2 Ms. Anusha Iyer 59 59 Advertisement* Fundamentals of Mr. Christopher 3 27 26 Banking Devakumar 4 E-Commerce* Ms. Shubhashree 21 19
*Included 15 hours of digital content.
Digital Sessionswith the help of Centre for Concept Design (CCD) Two of the certificate programmes offered digital modules for the first time. Students could take 15 hours of lectures online. The courses and the name of the Faculty members who undertook the training given by CCD and compiled the digital learning courses were- 1. E-Commerce – Ms. Shubhashree Acharya 2. Creative Advertising- Ms. Anusha Iyer
2.3 NEW CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES INTRODUCED
CISI IOC CERTIFICATION: The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment(CISI) is the largest and most widely respected professional body for those who work in the securities and investment industry in the UK and in a growing number of financial centres globally. The IOC certification by CISI is highly recognized among Investment Bankers globally. There are 5 international offices across the globe such as Singapore, Dubai, Mumbai, Dublin and Colombo respectively. This program is accredited by the FSA in the United Kingdom and is linked with regulators worldwide.
The objective of introducing IOC certification for BCom students is to provide opportunity for professional qualification along with the degree programme and to expand the global employability options for students. An MOU was signed with CISI on 20 May 2013and the programme was made open for B.COM (Hons) students. Special tutoring support is extended by CISI with the help of an industry expert Mr. Ravi Raman (COO of Infra
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Hedge).These sessions were held outside regular class timings either in the mornings or evenings and were also open to faculty members. Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) is the Global Operations Qualification that provides flexibility and choice. Qualification comprises of three exam modules - Module 1 is given to second year students and Modules 2 and 3 are offered to the final year students. All modules have computer based tests and the pass marks for each module is 70%. The certification follows the local and global exam structure and offers domain expertise.
- Module 1 - International Introduction to Investment
-Module 2- Global Security Operation
- Module 3- Asset servicing
CISI ENROLLMENT DASHBOARD TOTAL NUMBER No of students- Enrolled 31 No of students- Cleared 22 No of students- Not attempted 3 No of students- Not cleared 6
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SECTION 3 STUDENTSHIP
This section carries information about students, learner centric initiatives taken by the department and student development and support services. The cultural and extracurricular activities, the industrial and village visits has also been mentioned.
3.1 PROGRAMME-WISE NUMBER OF STUDENTS - 2013 - 2014
BCOM No. OF No. OF NO. OF YEAR STUDENTS STUDENTS TOTAL SECTIONS (MALE) (FEMALE) I 03 146 116 262 II 04 205 157 362 III 04 163 141 304 TOTAL 928
BCOM (HONS) No. OF No. OF No. OF YEAR STUDENTS STUDENTS TOTAL SECTIONS (MALE) (FEMALE) I 03 98 114 212 II 02 79 69 148 III 02 82 82 164 TOTAL 524
MCOM No. OF No. OF NO. OF YEAR STUDENTS STUDENTS TOTAL SECTIONS (MALE) (FEMALE) I 01 24 41 65 II 01 21 33 54 TOTAL 119
MPHIL No. OF STUDENTS No. OF STUDENTS YEAR TOTAL (MALE) (FEMALE) 2013-14 03 03 06
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3.2 LEARNER CENTERIC INITIATIVES
The Faculty Learning Circle discussions and continuous encouragement during department meetings to adopt Learner –Centric methods in teaching-learning and thus enhance student engagement motivated teachers to experiment in class-rooms. Various new pedagogies were introduced and creative CIAs were administered. These new approaches were captured and documented as best practices for future use in the learning circle log and in a Google spread sheet accessible by all. Exhibitions, Blogs, Videos, Interviews, in-depth research and presentations were commonly used as CIA components. Teachers gave liberty to students to present a particular topic the way they preferred and designed the rubrics for objective grading.
S. DESCRIPTION OF THE LEARNING SUBJECT No ACTIVITY OUTCOMES AND EXPERIENCE 1 Collecting Information on Service Understanding the practical Tax and VAT charged by restaurants implications of Tax Laws Taxation and checking whether the goods, water etc served are sold at MRP 2 Company Analysis & Industry Develop in students a Management analysis- The group selects an critical appreciation of the Accounting & industry and identifies six major firms performance of companies Financial in that industry. The group combines by applying the tools and Analysis the ratios of all firms for inter-firm techniques for their comparison and industry analysis evaluation. 3 The students of final year found the They found the exercise to Management of subject of vendor financing to be very be very challenging as they Financial interesting especially since some of had to themselves arrive at Services them had interned with credit analysis a formula using their departments of financial institutions. requirements. Many were They came up with an idea of creating using functions in excel for a model in an excel sheet which can the first time. be used to take decisions on whether to give credit to a customer or not. In groups using the tools and directions provided by the faculty , they successfully designed the model E-Filing of IT Returns- Students were The students gained Taxation Laws 4 asked to file IT returns after knowledge in computation calculating the total income and tax of tax liability of liability of their parents/family individuals and also how to members / friends. file IT returns 5 Web site Designing- students were Students practically learnt E-commerce asked to design a website for an to make attractive websites online retail business. for their business
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S. DESCRIPTION OF THE LEARNING SUBJECT No ACTIVITY OUTCOMES AND EXPERIENCE 6 Interviewing entrepreneurs and make The students got an Strategic a video presentation on their business opportunity to meet small Financial failures and success entrepreneurs and learn Management about their business strategies, To shoot a video on court cases in A lot of research went into Business Laws 7 Business Laws and Insurance and while selecting the correct and Insurance upload in YouTube/Facebook. type of cases also they understood the difference between what is written in the text books and what happens in the real world Interpreting Application of Clear understanding of the Financial 8 Accounting Standards in Annual concept of the AS and Accounting Reports- Group explains the knowledge of its practical Accounting Standard in detail and application in company then illustrates how it has been financial statements. applied by companies in annual reports. Exhibition show casing various Practical knowledge and Cost 9 models pertaining to cost reduction creating the awareness of Accounting through natural renewable resources. cost reduction through natural renewable resources Crossword puzzles testing knowledge Conceptual clarity E-Commerce, 10 of basic concepts and terms Banking, Investment Management. Model and Poster Making related to Better understanding of the Business 11 Effective Means of Business effective means of the Communication Communication communication clarity of the theoretical concepts learnt in the classroom session. Blog Creation- Students were asked to Updated on the happenings E-Commerce 12 develop a blog of E-Commerce for in the world of E-commerce their class and each student was and made them aware about required to update the blog putting making their own blog. new features, adding videos, audios, Also, this activity made articles related to e-commerce and them to write small articles based on the blog post made by each on topics of interest related student grading was done. to the subject. Preparation on Final Accounts from Students learned the format Corporate 13 annual reports of different companies of final accounts as per Accounting and redrafting as per Revised Revised Schedule VI Schedule VI
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3.3 STUDENT SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
In this section the student support and student development initiatives which have been undertaken in this academic year are presented. Mentoring for Special students, Mentoring for International students, Bridge course in Accountancy, Special Coaching provided for supplementary examinations and Placement workshops students were some of the student support activities conducted. On the front of development front, initiatives such as Commerce Lab, Journal Club, Finance Club, Class Representative‟s orientation etc. were conducted.
3.3.1 SPECIAL STUDENTS‟ MENTORING The main challenge faced today by inclusive education, is to adopt according to the needs of the special students, in the mainstream education. The department felt a need to understand the concerns and difficulties faced by the special students, in order to guide them to have a better experience in gaining education and developing their career. The Department of Commerce has eight special students studying in the first year and four special students studying in the second year BCom classes. As an initiative to cater to the special needs of these students the department identified a faculty, Dr. Sheril Almeida, to facilitate as a mentor available always at times of need for these students.
The following needs of these special students are being taken care through the mentor: Record of complete profile, regarding their family background, educational background, their disability and difficulty is maintained with the mentor. Communication with subject teachers -detailed information was sent to the faculty members handling their classes, regarding these special students. This information primarily consisted of the description of the disability and the difficulty faced by the student in coping with the regular academic routine. Some of them required special CIAs to be designed to suit their requirement. This facilitated a better understanding of these students by the teachers, especially those coming from the other departments for subjects like English, Economics and Languages. Buddy System The department provided them with a classmate/ buddy who helped them in the payment of fees and other online registration formalities. Scribe -The department arranged scribes for the students who required one for writing examinations. The arrangement of scribe was done with the help of Christ PU College. The scribe for the holistic exam was also arranged for the visually challenged students.
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Extra time for Exams- The special students who needed extra time were mentored and with the help of office of examinations extra time was provided both for mid semester and end semester exams. Mentoring for weak subjects-The students were continuously mentored regarding their academics. They were motivated and continuously encouraged to seek help from the teachers of the subjects in which they are weak. Encouragement to participate in association and cultural activities – The students were constantly encouraged to participate in all the co-curricular and inter-class events to help them develop self-confidence. One of the special students is also a member in the Theatre Club of the department. MSE Result Analysis- Result analysis of Mid-semester exams, for these special students was done separately to know their performance. It was found that compared to the first year the second year students fared better.
3.3.2 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MENTORING In the beginning of the academic year, the department felt a need to understand the concerns and difficulties faced by the International students. Whether it is attendance issue, classroom adjustment, dress code discipline or visa issues, these international students find it difficult to solve the issues themselves due to communication and cultural barriers. A proactive initiative was taken to appoint Ms. Anusha Iyer as a mentor who would be there at all times for them. Support was extended in form of special coaching, encouraging for participation in cultural activities and making them feel at home by taking them on a Bangalore tour to experience the food and culture.
A brief summary of support extended, outcomes and observations In the weekly departmental meetings issues related to these students were discussed. For instance, teachers were requested to go a little slow while speaking to these students as they found it difficult to grasp. In another instance the teachers were requested to give extra time for completion of written assignments to first year students who had problems in comprehending and articulating using English language. This was observed more in case of Korean students. The students of IV semester found the subject of Financial Management to be tough. After speaking to them and their Indian friends, it was concluded that lack of practice
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and not being able to grasp fast during the lecture hours were the main reasons for not being able to cope with the subject. The teachers teaching the subject were met in person and were requested to take a few one to one sessions for these students. The teachers obliged and some students even managed to get help during study holidays. An effort was made to bring them together to study problem based papers in the campus with assistance from teachers and few Indian students who were good at the subject. It was observed that this group study helped them in looking at each other‟s notes and getting the doubts cleared. Buddies were identified from their own classes to help them with any doubts regarding the subjects or for any other thing. They became friendly with their seniors (international students) during meetings and so took help from them too. At the end of each semester their scores in all subjects were taken note of and they were advised and helped accordingly. They were motivated and encouraged to attend campus connect and other fests though they were a bit apprehensive as they felt out of place during such fests. Taking them for outings like Lalbagh and sometimes for team lunch in the campus made them open up and freely talk and sort out any issues through discussions. The IV semester students were in a dilemma about choosing their electives in the final year. They were advised personally about the choices. Their VISA statuses were every now and then checked to avoid any forthcoming regulatory or attendance issues. Students who had attendance issues were constantly mentored and helped to sort out the same. It has been observed that they don‟t report back from vacation on time which brings down their attendance score.
3.3.3 ORIENTATION PROGRAMMES FOR FIRST YEARS a) A one day departmental level orientation for the first semester B.Com and Honours students was organized on Tuesday 11 June from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm, before commencement of regular sessions. The main objective was to orient the students to the Christ University academic culture with focus on presentation and writing and referencing skills. Team games were organised in the field during the post lunch session.
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CLASS 9. 30 AM -10.30 AM 10-45 AM- 11.45 AM 11.45 AM - 12.45 AM Presentation Skills – Writing Skills - Academic Culture – 1 Bcom A Rani Geetanjali Anson Presentation Skills - Writing Skills – Academic Culture - 1 Bcom B Barkath Anusha Iyer Christopher Writing Skills - Academic Culture – Presentation Skills - 1 Bcom C Geetanjali Anson Rani Writing Skills -Anusha Academic Culture - Presentation Skills - 1 Bcom HA Iyer Christopher Barkath Academic Culture - Presentation Skills - Writing Skills - 1 Bcom HB Anson Rani Geetanjali Academic Culture - Presentation Skills - Writing Skills – 1 Bcom HC Christopher Barkath Anusha Iyer
b) On 12th June-2013, the first year students were given a departmental level induction programme in the main auditorium. Here there were briefed about the rules and regulations of the department with respect to dress- code, discipline, attendance, the pattern of CIAs, the various clubs, association and other activities. This was clubbed with Freshers‟ welcome programme organised by the senior students. .
3.3.4 BRIDGE COURSE IN ACCOUNTANCY
The department offers a 30 hour bridge course in Accountancy to the first semester students from non- commerce background. This year the course was attended by 12students from BCom A, B,C, D, J & K sections. The course was conducted from 24th June 2013 to 31st July 2013 by Ms. Soumya Iyer.The first 15 sessions were for understanding the basics in Financial Accounting till trial balance and the remaining 15 sessions were from Final Accounts to Partnership Accounts.
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3.3.5 TEXT BOOK SUPPORT
The Department of Commerce provides textbooks to the students of the department to broaden their intellectual horizons and to aid in their regular classroom teachings. To coordinate the same a team comprising of Prof. Girish and Prof. Bindu Nair was formed. The list of text books, with their price, for all the semesters was prepared after a thorough discussion and consultation with the concerned subject teachers. The same was circulated in all the classrooms and the text book orders for all the classes with the requisite amount was requisitioned with the support of the class teachers and the class representatives. The books were provided at discounted prices after negotiating with the concerned publishers. By the end of June 2013, text books for all the classes for the odd semester subjects had been distributed and by the first week of December 2013 books for the even semester subjects were distributed. Another initiative of the department was with respect to providing assistance to students from weak financial background by providing free textbooks. Around 50 students were provided free text books with financial support from Christ University. The same was done after requisitioning the list from the concerned class teachers and providing orders to the publishers for the same.
3.3.6 FEE CONCESSION AND SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDENTS Christ University extends financial support to the students from economically weak background and also encourages meritorious students and achievers in extra-curricular activities. The following tables give details of fee concessions granted and scholarships awarded to commerce students during the academic year 2013-14.
CONSOLIDATED FEE CONCESSION DETAILS OF
BCOM REGULAR, HONOURS& MCOM
FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014
NO OF STUDENTS NO OF STUDENTS TOTAL AMOUNT PROGRAMME APPLIED AWARDED Rs. B COM- REGULAR 167 116 12,31,500 B COM-HONORS 13 4 46,000 M COM 14 11 1,49,000 TOTAL 194 131 14,26,500
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CONSOLIDATED SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS OF
FINAL YEAR BCOM REGULAR, HONOURS & MCOM
FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014
GROUP A (MERIT)
NO OF STUDENTS NO OF STUDENTS TOTAL AMOUNT PROGRAMME APPLIED AWARDED (RS) B COM- REGULAR 57 12 71000 B COM-HONORS 20 06 52000 M COM 13 03 24000 TOTAL 90 21 1,47,000
GROUP B (CO CURRICULAR & EXTRA CURRICULAR)
NO OF STUDENTS NO OF STUDENTS TOTAL PROGRAMME APPLIED AWARDED AMOUNT(RS) B COM- REGULAR 19 06 34000 B COM-HONORS 12 07 33000 M COM 06 01 5000 TOTAL 37 14 72,000
3.3.7 CLASS REPRESENTATIVES ORIENTATION PROGRAM / LEADERSHIP TRAINING
In the beginning of every academic year an orientation program is conducted for all the class representatives by the HOD & Coordinators. This is a kind of leadership training, where they are briefed about their roles and responsibilities, their conduct and their duties and rights. They are sensitized about their role, where on the one hand they are a leader and on the other hand they are a facilitator.
3.3.8 PLACEMENT WORKSHOPS
To enhance the employability skills and to boost the confidence of students before they go through the placement process, workshops were undertaken for the BCOM and the MCOM students. Placement workshops were also scheduled for students during the faculty OBT days, 29 & 30 November, 2013. The following are the details regarding the same.
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PLACEMENT WORKSHOPS
FACILITATOR TOPIC DATE/MONTH PARTICIPANTS THE BRIDGE Resume Building and August 2013 All final year BCom Group Discussion Reg & Hons students DZYRE Online Excel September 2013 35 students Training Workshop successfully completed the course
FINAL YEAR BCOM & MCOM TRAINING SCHEDULE
29/11/2013
S NO OF ROOM CLASS 9.00 – 10.45 11.00 – 1.00 2.00 – 4.00 NO STUDENTS NO Assembly BCom Effective Presentation Personality 1 154 Hall A&B Communication Skills Grooming Block II Panel BCom Personality Effective Presentation 2 150 Room C&D Grooming Communication Skills Block II Effective Seminar BCom Presentation Personality 3 Communicati 158 Hall J&K Skills Grooming on Block II 913 – Effective MCom Presentation Central 4 Goal Setting Communicati 65 I Skills Block (9th on Floor) GD, PI and 912 – MCom Effective Central 5 Basics of Excel Basics of Excel 54 II Communicati Block (9th on Floor)
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30/11/2013
S NO OF CLASS 9.00 – 10.45 11.00 – 1.00 ROOM NO NO STUDENTS Logics and Sky View, Mathematical 1 B.Com A,B&C Quantitative 174 Central Block skills aptitude 10th Floor Logics and Campus Mathematical 2 B.Com C,D&J Quantitative 171 View, Block skills aptitude 10th Floor Logics and B.Com J,K& Mathematical Mini 3 Quantitative 177 M.Com II skills Auditorium aptitude 913 – Central 4 M.Com I Basics of Excel Basics of Excel 65 Block (9th Floor)
3.3.8 COMMERCE LAB
The Department of Commerce instituted the Commerce Lab with the objective of providing practical orientation to students by not only focusing on the theoretical aspects of the syllabus but also linking it with the documents, practicalities and procedures involved with the subject. The lab aims to provide practical exposure of the current process, procedures and practices followed by organizations and expose the students to all their forms / formats / formalities. The faculty coordinators were Dr. Kavitha Jayakumar, Ms.Vinnarasi. B& Mr.Natchimuthu.N. The activities for 2013-14 were:
Orientation programme 2013-14 An orientation programme was organised for I & II year B.com students and I and II year M.com students. It was held on Saturday, 20th July 2013, from 11 am to 1 pm. The commerce Lab representatives addressed the students about its Vision, Mission, Scope and Objectives. The students were motivated to participate in the events conducted by Commerce Lab.
Commerce Lab Exhibition “FOOT PRINTS” An exhibition named “Commerce Lab FOOT PRINTS” was organised for II year B.com students on 26th July 2013 between 12 noon to 3.00 pm. The stalls gave an insight into the world of commerce and gave practical exposure to the students. The students and faculty from various deaneries visited the exhibition and their feedback was encouraging.
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The participating classes were given different subjects for showcasing their stalls. CLASS SUBJECTS ALLOTTED II B.com A Banking and Indian Financial System II B.com B Insurance & Marketing II B.com C Banking & Corporate Accounting II B.com D Human Resource Management, Corporate Accounting II B.com J Indian Financial System II B.com K Business and Corporate Law
The stalls were evaluated by a panel of faculty members. The documents presented in the exhibition had been classified and displayed in the commerce Lab for students. The winners were announced on 31st July 2013 and they were given cash prizes.
Commerce Lab Documents Usage The documents and models collected by the students for the exhibition were taken to the class rooms by faculty members to make learning more effective. Feedbacks regarding the usefulness of the documents were taken from the faculty members. The documents usage log for the odd semester:
DATE FACULTY CLASS SUBJECT
24/09/13 Girish.S II B.com K Principles and Practice of Banking 27/09/13 Sowmya .V III B.com B Taxation Laws 23/09/13 Vinnarasi B III B.com JK Accounting Standards 23/9/13 Dr.Alice Mani II B.com C Insurance 23/09/13 Dr.Alice Mani II B.com A Banking 23/09/13 Amalanathan.S I B.com Hon C Financial Accounting 27/09/13 Dr.Alice Mani III Bcom C Taxation Laws 25/09/13 Sharon.V III B.com JK Tax planning and Administration 25/09/13 Veerta Tantia I Bcom A Financial Accounting 27/09/13 Geetanjali I B.com Hon A Financial Accounting 21/09/13 Anusha Iyer II B.com D Insurance 24/09/13 Raghavendra III B.com D Taxation Laws Company Law & Secretarial 27/09/13 Natchimuthu.N III B.com C Practice
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3.3.9 COACHING FOR SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS Special coaching was given to final year students writing the supplementary exams by faculty members so that they can clear the exam with confidence. The support was extended outside class hours in the months of December 2013 and January 2104. Following are the subjects for which special coaching was provided during the year.
S. NO NAME OF THE SUBJECT
1 Cost Accounting 2 Indian Financial system 3 Financial Accounting I 4 Company Law and Secretarial Practice 5 Financial Planning and Control 6 Taxation Laws-1 7 Advanced Taxation-1 8 Capital Market Operations 9 Principles and Practice of Insurance 10 Business Statistics 11 Information Technology for Business 12 Accounting for Services 13 Management of Financial services 14 Tax planning and administration 15 Strategic Financial Management 16 Accounting Standards 1 17 Retail Management 18 Advanced Financial accounting 19 Corporate Accounting 20 Auditing and Assurance Practices
3.3.10 SEMINAR ON CURRENT TRENDS IN COMMERCE & BUSINESS (CTCB)
Followed by the discussions in the Faculty learning circle on the current developments in commerce & business, it was decided that the students will be benefit if a seminar is organised for them on IFRS, New Corporate Bill 2013 and Schedule VI form of Balance Sheet. The idea was that a BCom student of Christ University should be up-to-date with the current developments in the field and be able to articulate on these topics during placements. The programme was organised on 25th September 2013 in Sky view for final year B.Com as well as B.Com (Honours) students. As a peer learning strategy and to motivate advanced learners, two students from each section were identified as presenters on the topics. They worked as a team with faculty mentors and prepared the presentations. The sessions were greatly appreciated by all the final year students.
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3.3.11 PROJECT DAY – AN INITATIVE TO ENCOURAGE RESEARCH CULTURE
To encourage and inculcate the research culture among the studentsthe department organized a“Project Day” for final year Bcom(Hons) students on 24th February,2014. From a total of 147 projects grouped under 10 faculty guides,onebest project from each group was selected for presentation. Prof Suresha B and Prof Issac from Department of Management Studies were the external judges. The best three projects were presented with cash awards and consolation prizes were presented to the remaining presenters.
3.3.12 MUDRA- THE STUDENT‟S E- NEWSLETTER
„Mudra‟ the E-Newsletter of commerce is an initiative by the students and faculty of Department of Commerce to inculcate serious academic and research culture among the students and to foster academic writing by the student and faculty. The students made use of „Mudra‟ to showcase their research talents by contributing articles relating to core commerce areas along with other valuable information pertaining to career planning, placement, Commerce Lab, snippets etc. The main motto of this newsletter is to apprise everyone in the department about the current happenings and the future endeavours of the department. It acts as a great networking tool and is an expression in itself. In this academic year, the department came up with four issues of Mudra. Dr. Veerta Tantia and Mr. Raghavendra were faculty members part of the editorial team.
3.4 OUTBOUND TRAINING, INDUSTRIAL AND VILLAGE VISITS To give a sense of how things work in a real time environment, industrial visits and out bound training programmes were conducted. The particulars have been presented below.
3.4.1 OUTBOUND TRAINING PROGRAMME (MCOM) The first year and the second year M COM students were taken for an Out Bound Training Programme to Freddy‟s Ashram, off Kanakapura Road during the 1st week of July 2013. Around 120 students participated in the programme. There were team building games like rappelling, river crossing etc. The goal of OBT programme was to break the ice between the first and second year students and thereby to foster healthy relationship among the students of M COM.
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3.4.2 INDUSTRIAL VISITS ORAGNISED DURING THE YEAR
S.NO DATE CLASS & NAME OF THE NO. OF NAME OF THE SECTION INDUSTRY STUDENTS FACULTY ORGANISER 1 23/08/13 V B. Com K Britania Industrial 58 Ms Pooja Jain Area, Bidadi 2 11/01/14 VI B.Com C Mahindra Reva 40 Mr. Girish.S Jigani Bommasadra 3 01/02/14 VI B.Com B Mahindra Reva 60 Mr. Girish.S Jigani & Bommasadra Ms Aruna P 4 13/02/14 VI B.Com Volvo, Penya 39 Ms. Sharon J&K Valarmathi 5 17/02/14 IV B.Com K Coco-Cola Factory 64 Ms. Bindu Nair Bidadi 6 22/02/14 VI B.Com J Mahindra Reva 60 Mr. Girish Jigani & Bommasadra Mr. Christopher 7 25/02/14 II M.Com Sri 63 Dr Karthigai Chamundeshwari Prakasam Sugar Mill Mandya 8 26/02/14 IV B.Com J Resil Chemical 63 Ms Soumya V Pvt.Ltd Bommasadra 9 01/03/14 VI B.Com D Coco-Cola Bidadi Mr. Amalanathan
3.4.3 VILLAGE VISITSORAGNISED DURING THE YEAR
S.NO DATE CLASS/SECTION NAME OF THE NAME OF THE PLACE FACULTY ORGANISER 1 24/09/13 V B. Com J&K Hoskote, Bangalore Ms. Sharon Valarmathi Halasinakayipura, 2 13/11/13 VI B. Com C Mr. Girish.S Bangalore Halasinakayipura, 3 07/12/13 VI B. Com B Ms Aruna P Bangalore Halasinakayipura, 4 12/12/13 VI B.Com D Mr. Amalanathan Bangalore Mr. Christopher 5 23/11/13 VI B. Com J Hoskote, Bangalore
Halasinakayipura, 6 29/01/14 VI B. Com K Ms. Pooja Jain Bangalore
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3.5 CLUBS AND ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES
3.5.1 “ARTHAPRABHANDA”- THE FINANCE CLUB
“Arthaprabandha” (money management), an exclusive finance club was started by the students of commerce department in the year 2013. Students from all the sections are involved in the activities of the club. The final year students design and organize the activities for the second and first year students. The finance club works with a clear objective of equipping the students with the knowledge of money management. It is a platform for exchange of theoretical concepts combined with practical exposure.
This year the Club organized activities like equity analysis, investment games, article review etc. The Club organized a Panel Discussion on “Evolution of derivates- beginner‟s reference” This discussion was moderated by Mr. Ravi Raman, COO of Infrahedge and was attended by various Industry experts and Professors. Stock minds a virtual trading platform- This initiative was a collaborative effort of ICICI Direct and Commerce department. Students were given opportunities to invest on a virtual trading platform. This national even went on for 2 months and the first and the second place went to students from the department of Commerce.
3.5.2 JOURNAL CLUB (MCOM) The Journal Club was initiated during this academic year with an intention to foster research culture among the post graduate students. It was named as „The White Collar‟ Club. It involves reviews of research articles pertaining to the field of commerce by the students in the presence of their mentors. Around 30 articles have been reviewed and presented by MCOM students during the academic year. Objectives of „The White Collar‟ Club Develop a research culture among the PG students Expose them to good quality research work in their areas of specialization and identify scope for new research Equip the students with the knowledge and techniques of Research methodology Encourage the students to write and publish research articles. Initiate Journal club blog and release a Bi-annual Journal
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The MCom students were divided into three groups ensuring an equal number of first and second years in each group. There were two presentations on journal reviews for each group scheduled every week. The reviews were jointly prepared and presented by one senior and one junior student. Reviews were in the specialization related articles from refereed / indexed / impact factor journals of recent issues [not earlier than 2010]. The reviewers were assigned to faculties for expert support/guidance. The review included detailed explanation of concepts, background of the research area/topic, relevance, methodology, analysis, findings, limitations and scope for further research.
JOURNAL CLUB PAPER PRESENTATION DETAILS 2013-14 YEAR OF S. TITLE OF THE TITLE OF THE VOL ISSUE PUBLICATION
NO ARTICLE JOURNAL NO NO.
1 Working capital The IUP Journal of management and its Accounting impact on Research & Audit 12 3 2013 profitability: a case Practices of Indian oil corporation 2 The Synthesis of International Grameen Bank Journal of Microfinance Economics and 3 6 2011 Approaches in Finance Bangladesh
3 Marketing strategies IUP journal of and social marketing performance management 10 2 2011 outcomes; a field study on MFI clients 4 Inflation and Role of Southern Economist 51 11 2012 RBI 5 Foreign direct Indian Journal Of investment in multi Marketing Finance 3 8 2013 brand 6 Investor Behaviour Madras University towards investment Journal of Business in Mutual Funds – A and Finance Comparative study 1 1 2013 Telangana Region in the state of Andhra Pradesh 7 E –banking- Economic and Challenges and political weekly 38 51/52 2003 opportunities
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YEAR OF S. TITLE OF THE TITLE OF THE VOL ISSUE PUBLICATION
NO ARTICLE JOURNAL NO NO.
8 A Study of South Asian Journal Perceptions in of Management Society Regarding 17 1 2010 Unethical Practices in Advertising 9 Effect of corporate European journal of associations on marketing 47 2 2013 consumer behaviour 10 Emerging role of Current Issues in banks in e- Economics and 6 3 2000 commerce Finance 11 Independent Journal of applied directors and their finance & banking 1 2011 longrun performs on IPO‟S 12 Determinants of International financial journal of performance of economics and 3 1 2013 commercial banks in financial issues Kenya 13 Micro finance Decision- Calcutta interventions and customer perception 39 1 2012 a study of rural poor in Punjab 14 Entrepreneurship The IUP Journal of Entrepreneurship 2013
Development 15 Family ownership contemporary and CEO turnover accounting research 30 3 2013
16 Rupee Volatility The Economic 2011 Times (Online) 17 Attrition rate in BPO The IUP Journal of companies Management 8 11 2009 Research 18 Performance IUP journal of bank appraisal of Indian management 12 2 2013 banking using CAMELS rating 19 Growth profitability IUP journal of bank and productivity of management Indian public sector 12 3 2013 banks: assessment of their inter relation ship
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3.5.3 THEATRE CLUBS a) Barefoot Productions was started in the year 2011 by the MCOM students. During the year 2013 – 2014, there were three performances, namely, 1) “Idli and Doughnut”, (Darpan), wherein the team won the “Stage Management Award”, 2) “Mother of the Nation” (Blossoms), the team won the 3rd place in Baptizer, 3) “Mother of the Nation” was also performed for the “Divine Noel Fest” organized by the Divine TV Foundation, Bangalore.
b) Last Minute Productions (LMP) is the BCOM theatre club. It comprises of a family of 60 artists for proscenium, street play and back stage, who put up shows and take part in theatre events representing Commerce department. The achievements of LMP during 2013-14 are many and are listed in the subsequent section.
3.5.4 CHRIST UNIVERSITY COMMERCE ASSOCIATION - CUCA
The Christ University Commerce Association is the most vibrant association of the university, and also the crown jewel of the commerce department. The association aims at providing a blend of practical knowledge with theoretical curriculum.The Vision of the association is „Compete, Collaborate and Create‟.Its mission is „To provide a platform to shape the future of every student in the department of commerce by enriching knowledge, enhancing competence, imparting life skills and internalizing values.”
Its objectives are 1. To provide exposure and experience to develop young leader 2. Enable critical thinking and enhance effective communication 3. Synchronizing theory with practice The CUCA activities for the year kick-started with the inauguration on 20 June 2013. Mr. Vishwanath Praveen, Head Property and Central Finance, Tesco HSC Pvt. Ltd. was the Chief Guest for this occasion. The association organizes a host of activities every Wednesday and Friday. Events exclusive in the area of Entrepreneurship Development, Public Relations, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Quiz, Logo Slogan and Best Manager were conducted. Preliminary rounds were held at the class level following which the best teams were selected for the semi- finals and finals.This year witnessed the division of classes into groups, which competed for the coveted Best Group Award. Every group strived to accumulate points by ensuring
ANNUAL REPORT (2013-2014) DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Page 38 maximum participation in the preliminary rounds and ensuring that its members win the finals. This battle between the classes intensified the intra-department competition. PRAYAS, the much anticipated National Level Commerce and Management Fest was organized this year with much fervor on 18 & 19 September 2013. Mr. Sunil Rao, Google Country Head, Outreach Program was the Chief Guest for the inaugural ceremony. Top national and regional colleges like St. Xavier‟s-Kolkata, Lady Shri Ram college-Delhi, Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce-Pune, St. Aloysius College-Mangalore, St. Joseph‟s College of Commerce- Bangalore, Centre for Management Studies-Bangalore were in the fray to emerge winners. St. Joseph‟s College of Commerce broke St. Xaviers‟ two-year winning overall streak when they were declared as Overall Winners. The students of the department actively participated and proved their mettle at a number of national and regional commerce and management fests organized by SRCC, Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, St. Aloysius, St. Xavier‟s, CMS etc.We emerged overall winners at SRCC, JNC, New Horizon Commerce College, IBS, CMR and KristuJayanti College. A change ushered in this year was the commencement of the CUFA-Christ University Festing Association. An association aimed at streamlining the fest selection process. Applicants were sent out for fests which we received invites for and candidates were selected based on prior experience and interest shown.
SCHEDULE OF CUCA EVENTS 2013-2014 JUNE‟13-SEPTEMBER‟13
S.NO DATE DAY EVENT ROUND VENUE 1. 14/06/2013 Friday Crossword 1 Classrooms
2. 20/06/2013 Thursday Inauguration - Main Audi
3. 21/06/2013 Friday Mock Stock - Classrooms
4. 26/06/2013 Wednesday Logo Slogan 1 Classrooms
5. 03/07/2013 Wednesday Connect - Classrooms
6. 05/07/2013 Friday Entrepreneurial 1 Classrooms Development 7. 10/07/2013 Wednesday Entrepreneurial 2 Room-527 Development 8. 12/07/2013 Friday Logo Slogan 2 Room-527
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S.NO DATE DAY EVENT ROUND VENUE 9. 18/07/2013 Wednesday Public Relations 1 Classrooms
10. 22/07/2013 Friday Public Relations 2 Room-527
11. 02/08/2013 Friday Human Resources 1 Classrooms
12. 07/08/2013 Wednesday Public Resources 3 Room-510
13. 09/08/2013 Friday Entrepreneurial 3 Room-510 Development 14. 14/08/2013 Wednesday Logo Slogan 3 Room-510
15. 17/08/2013 Friday Human Resources FINAL Room-527
16. 21/08/2013 Wednesday Public Relations FINAL Main Audi
17. 24/08/2013 Friday Entrepreneurial FINAL Main Audi Development 18. 28/08/2013 Wednesday Logo Slogan FINAL Main Audi
NOVEMBER‟13-MARCH‟14
S.NO DATE DAY EVENT ROUND VENUE
1. 20/11/2013 Wednesday Finance 1 Classrooms
2. 27/11/2013 Wednesday Finance 2 Room-527
3. 29/11/2013 Friday Finance 3 Room-510
4. 04/12/2013 Wednesday Marketing 1 Classrooms
5. 06/12/2013 Friday Marketing 2 Seminar Hall
6. 18/12/2013 Wednesday Finance FINAL Online
7. 07/02/2014 Friday Marketing 3 Room-527
8. 12/02/2014 Wednesday Best Manager 1 Classrooms
9. 14/02/2014 Friday Best Manager 2 Room-527
10. 19/02/2014 Wednesday Marketing FINAL Main Audi
11. 11/03/2014 Tuesday Best Manager 3 University Campus
12. 12/03/2014 Wednesday Best Manager 4 Central Block
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S.NO DATE DAY EVENT ROUND VENUE
13. 14/03/2014 Thursday Best Manager FINAL Main Audi
14. 14/03/2014 Thursday CUCA Valedictory - Main Audi
3.5.5 CHRIST UNIVERSITY FESTING ASSOCIATION This year an Association named Christ University Festing Association was formed with two main objectives – one to streamline the selection process andthe second to train the participants so that they are fest ready. The training sessions were coupled up with in house challenging tests and were much appreciated by students. This clearly helped them to be more confident and developed their overall personality and emerge champions many inter-collegiate fests.
3.5.6 SPORTS CLUB
The commerce department has an active sports club which organises inter-class sports events every semester. The purpose of the Sports Club is to prepare each student to be able to participate fully in the competitive, recreational and leisure opportunities offered outside the class-room environment. Sports is used as a means to develop social interaction and to provide a release for students in order to refresh for academic work The Department has conducted the following sports events during 2013-14:
During Odd Semester
Cricket (Boys): All the classes both UG and PG actively participated. I year B com „C‟ was the winner and III year B com „C‟ was the runner up of this event.
Throw Ball (Girls):Totally 8 teams from both UG and PG took part in this event. The winner and Runner of this event are III year B com B and I Year M com respectively.
During Even Semester
Due to Blossoms the mega event of the university, the Department was able to conduct only one event i.e., Volley Ball (Boys). In this event all the classes both UG and PG participated. There were two teams from II year B com „C‟ Section and they took both the places i.e. winner and runner up of the event.Each player of winner and runner up team was appreciated with a certificate and medal.
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3.6 STUDENTSACHIEVMENTS IN SPORTS, CULTURAL AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
3.6.1 SPORTS
S. No. DESCRIPTION NAMES OF STUDENTS
1 Represented Indian Indoor Sports Foundation Nihal Shilar (Cricket) which was held at Sri-Lanka. 2 Represented Karnataka Team in ROC BALL, Robert Sebastian THROW BALL ( Second Place ) & TENNIS VOLLEY BALL Nationals 3 Christ University cricket team represented India Robert Sebastian, Nihal in International Inter University Cricket Shilar,Tushar,Lamba,Vighnesh,Bi Tournament held at Malaysia from 15/04/2013 man,Jack & Surya. to 25/04/2013 and secured Runners-Up in which 9 students of Commerce department were part of. 4 Represented Karnataka State in U-16,U-18 & Issac Thomas U-21 Category. 5 Christ University Basket ball Mens team Karan , Issac , Dhruva , Secured 4th Place in South zone Basket Ball Paramjeeth, Narasimhan , Dybin& championship & were Qualified to All India Sudeendra Basket Ball Championship. 6 Christ University Throw Ball girls team Roopa , Bindu , Naziya , Anusha Secured winners in Sathyabama University & Suhasine Throw Ball championship held at Chennai
3.6.2 INTER-COLLEGIATE CULTURAL FESTS
DANCE: “Fifth floor” a very talented dance team of Commerce department participated in four inter-collegiate fests this year and won at three of them. They were the winners at the cultural fests of Mount Carmel College, Jain University and Alliance University.
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THEATRE: Barefoot Productions 1) “Idli and Doughnut”, (Darpan), “Stage Management Award”, 2) “Mother of the Nation” (Blossoms), the team won the 3rd place in Baptizer, 3) “Mother of the Nation” was also performed for the “Divine Noel Fest” organized by the Divine TV Foundation, Bangalore.
Last Minute Productions: Events Won 2013-14 Darpan; Street play – 3rd, Proscenium – 2nd, Movie Spoof – 3rd Blossoms (Deanery): Street Play – 1st , Proscenium – 3rd, Blossoms (Inter Deanery)-Street play – 3rd, Proscenium – 2nd Inter-collegiate: Dayanand Sagar College-Street play – 3rd, St. Joseph‟s College of Commerce: Best Hindi proscenium Props, Best Actor – Christine Jose Salez, Best English proscenium, Best Director – English proscenium, Mime – 2nd , Street play – 2nd, Act and React – 3rd Besides these, LMP was also invited for a corporate show at HCL, a play was recorded for Divine TV channel (to be telecasted), and represented college for a fest at BITS Pilani.
3.6.3 JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT INDIA BUSINESS CHALLENGE
Junior Achievement (JA) India is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness. The organization organizes competitions together with companies like Deloitte and HP. Students of the Department of Commerce actively participate in the competitions organized by them from time to time. Junior Achievement India Business Challenge (JAIBC) is one such event. This competition is open for all the Pre University and degree students across Bangalore. This year the students were required to act as CEOs of imaginary companies and take decisions on the problems posed before them. Eighty teams (roughly 600 students) participated in the first round of the event. Around 7 out of 8 finalist teams for the regional round were Commerce students of Christ University. Finally, the students brought the laurels home by winning all top 3 places in the regional finals. The prizes for the winning teams ranged from Rs.12,000 to Rs.20,000. The National Round of JAIBC (Junior Achievement India Business Challenge) came next. The challenge was again open to everyone for participation. 34 teams (around 120
ANNUAL REPORT (2013-2014) DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Page 43 students) from commerce registered and participated in it and we secured “ALL India 3rd Place.” In another event, organized by JA India in collaboration with HP named, the „HP Social Relay‟, 5 teams have registered with 2 in members each team. The competition is going on and we hope to hear good news in this section as well.
3.6.4 INTER COLLEGIATE COMMERCE AND BUSINESS FESTS
The Commerce students emerged victorious in the following National Level inter- collegiate Commerce & Business fests organised by prestigious institutions across India.
S. NO WINNERS RUNNERS UP 1 SRCC, Delhi St. Josephs College of Commerce, Bangalore 2 Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore CMS, Bangalore 3 New Horizon Commerce Loyola College (Commerce fest) and College, Bangalore Loyola College (Management fest), Chennai 4 IBS, Bangalore Vijaya College, Bangalore 5 CMR, Bangalore Mount Carmel College, Bangalore 6 Kristu Jayanthi College, Dayanand Sagar Junior Business School, Bangalore Bangalore
PRECIPICE – INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FEST
Precipice administered by the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA) as part of the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts‟ Regional Regranting Program, runs events all over the world in collaboration with Universities. This year two of our students participated in the fest .After winning the semi finals here in Bangalore, they headed for the finals in The Catholic University of America ,Washington on February 21, 2014.The other teams that qualified for the finals were ISB Hyderabad and Mount Carmel College Bangalore. The final round was judged by two faculties of The Catholic University of America and an entrepreneur from India. The finals were a tough fight, with MBA students of ISB Hyderabad winning the competition.
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Christ University Commerce students were placed second, with just two points behind the winners. The students who made us proud are Tej Kankaria and Abhimanyu Singh from BCOM (Honours) program. The event Precipice 2014, was organised by the management wing of Jain University , Centre for management studies . The commerce team comprised of Tej Kankaria and Abhimanyu Singh representing Christ University. The event was organised in three phases; first set of rounds were prelim rounds in which participants had to prepare a report as the CEO and CFO of Reliance capital to the RBI for banking licenses. The on campus rounds started with HR round which was an online quiz. The second round was a marketing round. 8 teams qualified for the third round where they required to prepare report on the supply chain management for Britannia which is launching a new chewing gum targeting the smoking population. The final round was presentation of the prelim report on Reliance bank. After winning the semi finals here in Bangalore, they headed for the finals in The Catholic University of America, Washington on February 21, 2014.The other teams that qualified for the finals were ISB Hyderabad and Mount Carmel College Bangalore. The final round was judged by two faculties of The Catholic University of America and an entrepreneur from India. The finals were a tough fight, with MBA students of ISB Hyderabad winning the competition. The Christ University team was placed second, with just two points behind the winners. The students who made us proud are Tej Kankaria and Abhimanyu Singh from BCOM (Honours) programme.
3.7 STUDENT PLACEMENT INFORMATION a) CLASS – WISE PLACEMENT STATISTICS
CLASS NO. OF STUDENTS PLACED 6 BCOM A 23 6 BCOM B 33 6 BCOM C 21 6 BCOM D 20 6 BCOM (H) J 12 6 BCOM (H) K 25 6 BCOM (H) JK 22 2 MCOM 23 TOTAL 179
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NO. OF STUDENTS S.NO. NAME OF THE COMANY DOMAIN/LEVEL PLACED 1 Amazon 4 Seller Support 2 ANZ 14 Banking Operations 3 E & Y 19 Tax Analyst, Assurance 4 Grant Thornton 4 Tax Analyst 5 KPMG 64 Audit 6 Societe Generale 6 Process Executive 7 Target 3 Merchandising 8 TCS - BPO 4 Trainee - Finance 9 Aditya Birla 1 10 Deloitte 9 Associate, ERS 11 Godrej Properties 1 Graduate Trainee 13 Goldman Sachs HCM 27 Analyst/Finance 14 JP Morgan 1 15 Tesco 9 Trainee Associate 16 Decathalon 1 17 India Forex 2 18 Teach for India 1 Fellowship 19 UBS Verity India 1 20 South Indian Bank Ltd. 4 (MCom only) Probationary Clerks 21 Jain University 4 (MCom only) Lecturer TOTAL 179
3.8 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME - IESEG, FRANCE & BALDWIN WALLACE, US. As a part of International Student Exchange Programme in this academic year, the Department of Commerce, Christ University sent seven 4th semester students of the BCom Programme to foreign universities to explore the global arena and to enrich their academic pursuits. The students were sent to Baldwin Wallace University, Ohio and Lille Catholic University, France. The selected students pursue the entire 4th semester outside Christ University. The entire tuition fees are waived off for the courses offered by these Universities. Students are required to pay only for food and accommodation during their period of stay. The selection of the students for the exchange programme was very systematic and fool-proof. To coordinate the entire programme, a team comprising of the Head of the Department, Prof. Nithila Vincent and Prof. Bindu Nair was formed. The information about the exchange programme was taken to all the classes. A presentation by students, who had already been a part of the exchange programme in the last semester, on the said programme was also conducted to give the students a fair idea about the entire programme and the
ANNUAL REPORT (2013-2014) DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Page 46 benefits and its take away. From around 37 students who showed interest in the programme, around 18 students were shortlisted for a personal interview round based on their academic performances, attendance percentage, extra-curricular and co-curricular activities and feedback from class teachers and other teachers. After a rigorous personal interview session the shortlisted candidates were again interviewed by Dr. Suniti Phadke, the Director of the Office of the International Affairs and the final selection was made.At present, three students are pursuing their fourth semester in the Baldwin Wallace University and four students in the Lille Catholic University. They are:
Baldwin-Wallace University: 1. Himanshu Murarka 2. Vishwanath G. 3. Rahul Sharma
Lille Catholic University: 1. Shaikh Shazia 2. Murtaza Shabbir Arsiwala 3. Abrar Abdul Kareem 4. Febin Benny
The students take up different subjects totalling around 12 credits and some of the subjects opted are as follows: Accounting and Control in Multinational, Business Analysis, Controlling and Auditing Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Investment Decisions, Decisions and Leadership, Global Brand Management, Mergers and Aquisitions etc. Currently, all the seven students are in their respective universities completing their programme.
3.9 UGC NET CLEARED BY STUDENTS
Mr. Ananth Padmanabhanof second year MCOM cleared UGC NET during the year.
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3.10 M.PHIL DISSERTATIONS DEFENDED IN 2013-14
S.NO NAME OF THE TITLE NAME OF THE STUDENT GUIDE
Exploring Factors That Facilitate Dr. Karthigai 1 Surgit Singha And Hinder Workforce Diversity In Prakasam C ITES Organizations
A Study On Banc assurance On The Performance Of Banks With 2 Shruti Jose Dr. Uma V R Specific Reference To The Life Insurance Sector
Factors Influencing Agents Retention In Insurance Industry: A 3 Priyakshi Dutta Dr. Anuradha P S Study of Private Insurance Companies In India
A Study On Utilization Of E- Dr. Karthigai 4 Vincent Paul Services Offered By Retail Banks Prakasam C In Bangalore City
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SECTION 4 STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN 2013-2014
This section briefly describes the Strategic Action Plan for 2013-2014 for all the four areas namely teaching and learning, research, academic community and administration. 4.1. THE APPROACH A systematic approach was followed to achieve all the initiatives of the strategic action plan; however most of the job was done with ease due to a thorough exercise conducted even before the initiatives were taken. A glimpse of the approach is below.
1. An overview was given to all Faculty members about SAP 2. Groups were formed as per areas
3. Group leaders were identified 4. Groups brainstormed to identify action initiatives 5. Selected feasible and do able initiatives 6. Implement , Review and Monitor
4.2 STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION: JUNE – OCTOBER 2013
AREA: TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTION ITEMS IMPLEMENTED PLAN ACTION JUNE – OCTOBER 2013 INITIATIVES INITIATIVES (DESCRIPTION AND SUPPORT WITH DOCUMENTS) Joint teaching, External Experts for curriculum 1.Involve co-teaching review – 20 experts were solicited for curriculum review of various professionals and Provision of infrastructure papers eminent required for academicians development of Joint teaching, Co-teaching – e-material Team teaching was done for 10 Identification of subjects in UG. The details are as 2.Development of appropriate body follows: for application Rishikesh & Barkath (Marketing online and e-mode and ensuring the Management – COM 332), study material eligibility - Kavitha & Vinnarasi (Cost accreditation Accounting – MCO 103), MOU with Valarmathi & Raghavendra 3.Membership of professional (Taxation Laws – COM 534), bodies like Girish S & Shinil Sebastian accreditation/certific FICCI, CII, NSE (Principles of Banking & ation bodies to be planned Insurance – COH 331), Christopher & Mr. Saravana Balancing Kumar (Information Technology –
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4.Reduced term academically and COM 533), Christopher & professionally Rishikesh (MFS – COM 541A), programme for qualified faculty Christopher & Shinil Sebastian professionals strength (CMO- COH 531C), Christopher Movement from & Barkath (ITB – COM 533),
teacher-centric to Geetanjali & Mary Rani Thomas student-centric (BC – COM 135), Geetanjali & teaching Pooja Jain (WCM – COH 533C) 5.Recruitment of multi-skilled faculty Discussions initiated for development of online and e-
mode study material
Guest Lectures - 6 for BCom & 1 for MCom. The resource persons were Mr. Shyam Nair, Prof. Dikshit, Mr. Ramaskanda, Mr. Ashwin Bharathwaj, Mr. K Shashidhar Rao, Mr. Syed Habeeb & Mr. Anoop Hegde
Moodle is used as a platform for interactions, discussions and CIAs. Professional Certification: CISI certification. SAP training made mandatory for second and final year Bcom Honors students Movement from teacher-centric to student-centric teaching – Student presentations, discussion forums, innovative CIA components like preparation of questionnaire for statistics, financial statement analysis of real companies, interviewing business people and preparing a report etc; Setting up PG Journal club, finance club , theatre club, Debate club etc.
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AREA: RESEARCH PLAN ACTION ACTION ITEMS IMPLEMENTED INITIATIVES INITIATIVES JUNE – OCTOBER 2013 (DESCRIPTION AND SUPPORT WITH DOCUMENTS) Full professors to Ongoing Major Research 6.Faculty book take up Project- Dr. Alice Mani, Dr. monograph Anuradha P S; publication /MRP 7.Encourage junior At least one joint Minor Research Projects taken faculty to get book publication up by Dr. Karthigai Prakasam, Dr. from the Mynavathi& Mary Rani Thomas. involved in the department. research projects of Incentivising Ongoing RDC by Pooja & faculty for Vinnarasi, Ms.Bindu, Mr. senior faculty research, Manjunath members publication in terms of 2 news paper articles by Dr Alice 8.Recognition of workload Mani, one by Ms. Nithila Vincent research work Senior faculty members with 10 faculty members doing Phd/ during appraisal ample research Mphil or Professional courses 9.Collaborative exposure to initiate 8 faculty members participated in research with collaborative seminar / conferences outsiders research with outsiders 6 faculty members guiding Phd/ 10.Minimum one Recognition of Mphil scholars working faculty with better teaching 6 faculty members have paper/RDC/case abilities versus publications Journals to their study research credit scholarship development/MRP/ Incentivise 17 faculty members monograph externally funded enrolled/completed SPSS/SAP / projects CCD 11.Publication of Encourage SPSS- 13 members research papers in external experts SAP- 09 members in MRPs CCD- 02 members internationally refereed journals, Six faculty members involved in case studies. MRP /RDC/PHD were given two hours of work load remission.
Details of Publication of research papers in internationally refereed journals 04 in number
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AREA: ACADEMIC COMMUNITY PLAN ACTION ACTION ITEMS IMPLEMENTED INITIATIVES INITIATIVES JUNE – OCTOBER 2013 (DESCRIPTION AND SUPPORT WITH DOCUMENTS) 12.Young and Award in the form of visit to _____ senior international teacher/researc institutions Ms. Anusha Iyer visited SRCC Delhi her award Create student from 4 to 7 February 2013. The report is 13.Exposure to and attached herewith. faculty geographical Entire Department of Commerce- exposure including faculty members and students- members on propose to visit the Kengeri Campus other campuses during the first week of December 2013 for a campus tour and interaction. of Christ Sponsorship Invitation from IESEG School of University and from corporate Management, Lille University, France and NGOs and Baldwin Wallace University, US for other based on fully sponsored student exchange universities different criteria programme for one semester. Influence work Three faculty members visited SAP 14.Invitation for practices Innovation Centre, Bangalore for a two sponsorship of Universities for day industry- interaction workshop. Dr. sponsorship to Karthigai Prakasam, Ms. Barkath Unissa students be identified and Mr. Christopher Devakumar. 15.Faculty and Incorporation of Spiritual executive Quotient and exchange Emotional Quotient in programmes faculty 16.Awareness appraisal about Spiritual Quotient and Emotional Quotient in education
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AREA: ADMINISTRATION PLAN ACTION INITIATIVES ACTION ITEMS IMPLEMENTED INITIATIVES JUNE – OCTOBER 2013 (DESCRIPTION AND SUPPORT WITH DOCUMENTS) 17.Rotation of Facilitate research Good Practices – OBT planned for by HODs Nov 29th& 30th HODs International/Natio Faculty mentors for special students nal visit for HODs and international students 18.Benchmark and Deans Review of 11 faculty members from other dept. good practices issues/grievances were invited from other depts. To of faculty judge Commerce events- periodically Invited faculty members from other 19.Create sense Use of social departments for judging various events of fellowship media during Prayas / Mitige 2013. The members are Mr. Joshua & Mr. Daniel among deanery from English dept ; Mr. Georgekutty members of Law dept; Mr. Rajesh Pai & Mr. Binu P Paul of CUIM; Mr. Prebin & Ms. Rajashree of the department of 20. Preparation Performing Arts; Mr. Jaison of Dept of Management Studies; Mr. Bhasker & for Mr. Arun of SWO and Mr. Paulraj of accreditations dept of Psychology
Create sense of fellowship among 21.Addition of department members – Recreation day and faculty lunch on September 30, administrative 2013 staff based on Use blogs and Face book to work, activities communicate with students and and load alumni.
The members of QA committee in 22.Diversificati charge of accreditations are Ms. Bindu Nair, Ms. Sheril Almeida, Ms. on and starting Soumya, Ms, Shubhashree Acharya, of new PG Ms. Anusha Iyer, Mr. Rishikesh, Ms. Aruna P & Dr. Mynavathy programmes Ms. Asha was appointed as Office Assistant
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SECTION 5 EXTENSION AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
These extension and outreach programs were taken up by students under the guidance and help of teachers. For the academic year 2013-14, Ms. Mary Rani Thomas and Mr. Amalanathan S. were entrusted to be the coordinators of CSA for the department.
5.1 CSA ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
As Excellence and Service is the motto of our university, the University not only imparts knowledge in excellence but also engages the students in serving the society and the underprivileged in many ways possible. Centre for Social Action (CSA) takes all the necessary initiatives to accomplish this objective. At the beginning every academic year, it orients the first year students about the need for social service by inviting them to be volunteers of CSA. The orientation for the students of commerce department was done on the following days.
TAB.1. SCHEDULE FOR ORIENTATION PROGRAMME ON CSA
CLASS DATE TIME VENUE I B. Com. Hons. „A‟ 9thJuly, 2013 10-11 Block II, Room No. 523 I B. Com. Hons. „B‟ 9thJuly, 2013 11-12 Block II, Room No. 524 I B. Com. Hons. „C‟ 1stJuly, 2013 3-4 Block II, Room No. 723 I B. Com. „A‟ 1stJuly, 2013 3-4 Block II, Room No. 605 I B. Com. „B‟ 4thJuly, 2013 3-4 Block II, Room No. 606 I B. Com. „C‟ 4thJuly, 2013 12-1 Block II, Room No. 523 I M. Com 13thJuly, 2013 12-1 Central block
5.1.2 CHILD EDUCATION SPONSORSHIP
An orientation programme on Child Education Sponsorship Programme was given to the students;thereafter students came forward to contribute generously for the cause of educating the underprivileged children in the nearby slums. This year 94 needy children were sponsored by the BCom and MCom students. A total of Rs. 315490was contributed towards poor children education.The following table gives a detailed report on the class wise contribution.
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CLASS AMOUNT CLASS AMOUNT I B. Com. „A‟ 15950 II B. Com. Hons. „J‟ 15000 I B. Com. „B‟ 18630 II B. Com. Hons. „K‟ 14000 I B. Com. „C‟ 20000 III B. Com. „A‟ 15050 I B. Com. Hons. „A‟ 31500 III B. Com. „B‟ 15450 I B. Com. Hons. „B‟ 14650 III B. Com. „C‟ 14000 I B. Com. Hons. „C‟ 28000 III B. Com. Hons. „J‟ 14500 II B. Com. „A‟ 13270 III B. Com. Hons. „K‟ 13700 II B. Com. „B‟ 17800 III B. Com. Hons. „J&K‟ 6050 II B. Com. „C‟ 14000 I M. Com. 8520 II B. Com. „D‟ 17170 II M. Com. 8250
5.1.3 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY WEEK
Students of Last Minute Productions, a theatre group of Department of Commerce conducted a street play to spread awareness on fundamental duties and practices during the first Social Responsibility Week programmes conducted from 10th to 14th September 2013. CSA in collaboration with CRY (Child Rights and You) observed the second social responsibility week from 24th February, 2014 to 5th March, 2014 on the theme “Child Rights and Action”. The department had arranged a slogan writing competition to the students on 3rd March, 2014 from 12.00 -1.00 pm in their respective class rooms. It was a group activity, each group consisting three members. More than hundred teams took part in it. The best three teams were awarded prizes during the Christ University Commerce Association (CUCA) valedictory ceremony.
5.1.4 RURAL EXPOSURE PROGRAMME
As most of the students in the department hail from urban background, the university believes in bringing a social change by exposing the students to the rural realities of this country. To actualize this vision of the university, in collaboration with CSA, the department arranged one day rural exposure programme to the final year students. The students were taken to the some villages in Hoskote Taluk. They had the chance of interacting with the village folk and a learned a lot about their life style and occupation. They also came to know the difficulties of those villagers like lack of proper roads, lack of transport facilities,
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LIST OF VILLAGE VISIT ORGANIZED FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-14
INDUSTRY S NO CLASS DATE ORGANIZER VISITED 24 September Ms. Sharon 1 5 B Com J&K Hoskote, Bangalore 2013 Valarmathi Halasinakayipura, 2 6 B Com C 13November 2013 Mr Girish.S Bangalore Halasinakayipura, 3 6 B Com B 7December 2013 Ms Aruna P Bangalore Halasinakayipura, 4 6 B Com D 12December 2013 Mr. Amalanathan Bangalore 5 6 B Com J Hoskote, Bangalore 23November 2013 Mr. Christopher Halasinakayipura, 6 6 B Com K 29 January 2014 Ms. Pooja Jain Bangalore
5.1.5. VISIT TO RECYCLING UNIT
Waste management is one of the best practices of Christ University. It becomes a great success only when every member of this university understands and cooperates with the helpers at the recycling unit. To sensitize this objective in the minds of first year students, who are new to the university, the department scheduled students‟ visits to the recycling unit on the following days and time.
SCHEDULED VISIT TO RECYCLING UNIT
CLASS DATE TIME I B. Com.„A‟ 21/06/2013 3-4 I B. Com. „C‟ 02/07/2013 3-4 I B. Com. „B‟ 12/11/2013 11-12 I B. Com. Hons. „A‟ 12/11/2013 3-4 I B. Com. Hons. „B‟ 12/12/2013 11-12
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5.1.6 MILAN
Milan is a two day festival that aims at nurturing and encouraging the talents of the sponsored children. It was organized on 14th and 15th December, 2013. The students of commerce department were taken to the auditorium to interact with those children who were sponsored by them. CSA recognized the significant contributions made by the students of the department by awarding II BCom Hons „A‟ students who had made the maximum contribution towards child sponsorship programme in the Department.
5.1.7 CHRISTMAS GIFT SHARING
Christmas is season of joy and the joy is to be shared with the poor and the needy. Hence, the department of commerce believes in celebrating that Christmas joy with the school going children who are sponsored by our students. On 17th December, 2013 the students and few faculty from the department visited those children in a slum at Rajendra Nagar and celebrated Christmas by singing carols and dancing. Those children were also offered with gift packages consisting of Lunch Boxes and Bags, Hankies, Stationery Pouches, Water Bottle and Note Books from the funds collected from each class.
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SECTION 6 ADMINISTRATION
6.1 DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE
ASSOCIATE DEAN- COMMERCE: PROF. THOMAS JOSEPH HEAD OF DEPARTMENT- PROF.NITHILA VINCENT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COORDINATOR-BCOM [HONS] - DR. ANURADHA PS ACADEMIC -COORDINATOR-MCOM –DR. UMA VR ACADEMIC -COORDINATOR-3 YR BCOM - MR. GIRISH S ACADEMIC -COORDINATOR-2 YR BCOM - DR.KARTHIGAI PRAKASAM AND MANJUNATH B M ACADEMIC -COORDINATOR- I YR BCOM –DR. SHAERIL ALMEIDA ACADEMIC -COORDINATOR- BCOM [HONS]– MR. CHRISTOPHER DEVAKUMAR ADVISOR-FR. ARUN C. ANTONY
FUNCTIONING OF THE COMMITTEE
A think-tank that develops plans and strategies to strengthen the department, programs, faculty and students. Meets every week for discussions All major activities are deliberated & passed in the committee before announcement in general department meeting and then implemented. Tracks the progress of all the activities.
6.2 WEEKLY DEPARTMENTAL MEETINGSHELD FROM MAY 2013 – APRIL 2014
The faculty members are the intellectual work force who collectively plan and execute all the activities of a Department. The success of the department greatly relies on their concerted endeavours towards student, self and the departmental growth. Weekly departmental meetings are held to follow-up routine matters and to review current plans, strategies and activities and discuss the activities for the subsequent week. The minutes of meetings are systematically recorded and filed for follow- up and review.
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S.NO MONTH & DATE TIME VENUE 1 May 29th 2013 10:00 am to 12 am Seminar Hall, Block II 2 May 30th 2013 2:15 pm to 4 pm Seminar Hall, Block II 3 June 6th 2013 3:00 to 4:30 pm Seminar Hall Block II 4 June 13th, 2013 3:00 to 4:30 pm Seminar Hall, Block II 5 June 20th, 2013 3:00 to 4:30 pm Panel Room, Block II 6 June 27th, 2013 3:00 to 4:30 pm Assembly Hall, Block II 7 July 4th 2013 3:00 to 5:30 pm Panel Room, Block II 8 July 11th 2013 3:00 to 4:45 pm Seminar Hall, Block II Room No. 522, Block II, 9 July 18th 2013 3:00 to 4:30 pm Ground Floor Room No. 522, Block II, 10 July 25th 2013 3:00 to 4:30 pm Ground Floor 11 August 1st, 2013 3:00 to 4:30 pm Seminar Hall, Block II 12 August 14th, 2013 12:15 to 1:00 pm Conference Hall, Block II 13 August 22nd, 2013 3:00 to 4:30 pm Panel Room, Block II Room No. 522, Block II, 14 August 29th, 2013 3:00 to 4:30 pm Ground Floor Room No. 522, Block II, 15 September 4th, 2013 12:00 to 1:00 pm Ground Floor Room No. 522, Block II, 16 September 12th, 2013 3:00 to 4:00 pm Ground Floor 17 September 26th, 2013 3:00 to 4:00 pm Conference Hall, Block II 18 October 23rd, 2013 2:00 to 4:00 pm Seminar Hall, Block II 19 November 7th, 2013 3:00 to 4:00 pm Conference Hall, Block II 20 November 14th, 2013 3:00 to 4:30 pm Seminar Hall, Block II Room No. 522, Block II, 21 November 21th, 2013 3:00 to 4:00 pm Ground Floor Room No. 522, Block II, 22 November 28th, 2013 3:00 to 4:00 pm Ground Floor 23 December 5th, 2013 3:00 to 4:00 pm Seminar Hall, Block II 24 December 12th, 2013 3:00 to 4:00 pm Seminar Hall, Block II 25 December 19th, 2013 3:00 to 5:00 pm Council Room, Central Block 26 January 2nd, 2014 3:00 to 4:30 pm Seminar Hall, Block II 27 January 9th, 2014 3:00 to 4:30 pm Seminar Hall, Block II 28 January 20th, 2014 9:30 to 10:30 am MBA Lounge, Block II Room No. 522, Block II, 29 January 30th, 2014 3:00 to 4:30 pm Ground Floor 30 February 6th, 2014 3:00 to 4:30 pm Seminar Hall, Block II 31 February 13th, 2014 3:00 to 4:00 pm Seminar Hall, Block II
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S.NO MONTH & DATE TIME VENUE 32 February 20th, 2014 3:00 to 4:00 pm Seminar Hall, Block II 33 March 6th, 2014 3:00 to 4:00 pm Room No. 105, Central Block 34 March 13th 2014 2:00 to 2:30 pm Seminar Hall, Block II 35 April 9th 2014 9:30 to 10:30 am Seminar Hall, Block II
6.3 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ALLOTTED TO THE FACULTY
Faculties are assigned responsibilities for different tasks on a rotational basis. Responsibilities were allotted in the beginning of the year, keeping their expertise and skills in mind. Faculties are oriented by the HOD about the responsibility area, the objective, expected outcome and the implementation procedure. Thereafter for the whole year, faculty members continue to sincerely complete the tasks related to the responsibility assigned. Detailed records are maintained by each faculty useful for audit purposes and follow-up action. Below is the list which starts with the class teacher responsibility followed by the other functional roles.
6.3.1 LIST OF CLASS TEACHERS
CLASS / I BCOM II BCOM III BCOM SECTION A Dr. Veerta Mr. Manjunath Dr. Mynavathi B Ms. Shubhashree Ms. Rani Ms. Aruna C Dr. Sheril Mr. Shinil Mr. Girish S D Dr. Kavitha Ms. Vinnarasi Mr. Amalanathan J Ms.Geetanjali Ms. Soumya Mr. Christopher K Ms. Barkath Ms.Bindu Ms. Pooja J& K - - Ms. Sharon Valarmathi Dr. KarthigaiPrakasam Dr. Uma - M Com (1styear) (2nd year)
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6.3.2 FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY ALLOCATION
S.NO RESPONSIBILITY AREA FACULTY INCHARGE
1 Strategic Action Plan Ms. Soumya and Dr. Mynavathi 2 Certificate programme Mr. Manjunath and Ms.Pooja 3 CUCA Ms. Sharon, Mr. Christopher, Mr.Jackson (logistic) 4 Commerce Lab Ms. Kavitha, Mr. Natchimuthu, and Ms. Vinnarasi 5 Documentation Ms. Shubhashree, Ms.Sheril, Ms.Aruna and Mr. Rishikesh 6 Learning circle Ms. Bindu and Ms. Anusha 7 CSA Ms. Rani and Mr. Amalanathan 8 Student Exchange Programme Ms. Bindu 9 ACC Ms. Vinnarasi, Ms. Rani, and Mr. Amalanathan. 10 News letter Dr. Veerta and Mr. Raghavendra 11 Industry, Guest lecture etc. Mr. Shinil 12 Journal - Ushus Dr. Anuradha P S 13 National Seminar Dr. Karthigai, Mr. Girish, Ms. Sheril, and Ms. Soumya 14 Foreign students mentor Ms. Anusha Iyer 15 Special students mentor Ms. Sheril 16 Project and Viva Mr.Girish 17 Text books Ms. Bindu, Mr. Shinil, Mr. Girish 18 Placement and Internship Ms Barkath and Mr Anson 19 Question Bank Ms. Vinnarasi 20 Sports Ms. Aruna 21 Blossoms Ms. Aruna & Mr. Jackson 22 FPDP Ms. Vinnarasi 23 Commerce Alumni Association Ms. Vinnarasi
6.4 CLASS ADUJUSTMENT DURING FACULTY LEAVE
The department has introduced a system for ensuring the seamless engagement of classes without being let off as free hour in the case absence of faculties. This entails the need for advance intimation from the absenting faculties to facilitate class adjustments and the reciprocal adjustment to make up for the lost classes. Faculties proceeding on leave are required to submit „Mutual Class Adjustment Form‟ with the details of class adjustment and the signature of the faculty consenting to engage the class in their absence. A column is alsoprovided to enter the date of the reciprocal adjustment with the consenting faculty. This practice is also followed on days of sudden sick leave availed by facilities. The adjustment is communicated on the day of leave and the form is subsequently submitted for documentation. The Associate Dean reviews the leave adjustment forms on weekly basis.
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6.5 STUDENT ATTENDANCE MONITORING AND MENTORING BY CLASS TEACHERS On regular basis, class teachers monitor the attendance of students and hold mentoring sessions to understand their problems, if any. Records of all such interactions are maintained by the class teachers. In special cases, the HOD and the Dean are is involved. Parents may be called in severe cases of indiscipline or attendance shortage. The department is also supported by a team of processional counsellors in these matters.
6.6 INNOVATIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT Innovations in the department have been happening recognizing the need of the hour. They are related to teaching, students support, administration etc. In this section, glimpses of such innovations have been listed. Special Students mentoring International students mentoring Commerce lab Festing Association Learning circle Capturing of insights after QIP sessions for further research / publications MOOCcourses by faculty working as teams Appointing a coordinator for monitoring of question bank compliances. Effective class management / free hours management during faculty leave.
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SECTION 7 LECTURES, PROGRAMMES AND EVENTS
This section gives an overview of all the programmes and events conducted in the department during the academic year 2013-14
7.1 SPECIAL DIGNITARIES INVITED FOR PROGRAMMES & EVENTS
DATE EVENT CHIEF GUEST Mr. Vishwanath Praveen, 20.06.2013 CUCA Inauguration Head Property and Central Finance, Tesco HSC Pvt. Ltd. Inauguration of Dr. Murli Nagasundaram, 05.09.2013 National Seminar Principal of Academic Innovation and design, Manipal Education Mr. Sunil Rao, 18.09.2012 Prayas Inauguration Country Head, GOOGLE India Prof Sankarshan Basu, Shamshodhan – 28. 02.2014 Finance and Chairperson of the Career Research Seminar Development Services, IIM, Bangalore CUCA Naveen Lakkur 14.03.2014 Valedictory Director- Founders Institute
7.2 GUEST LECTURES ORGANISED DURING 2013-14
S.NO DATE TITLE RESOURCE PERSON REMARKS Mr. Shashidhar Rao K General Manager- HR "Effectiveness of Organized for III B (Rtd) and Advisor- 1 24/07/13 SARFAESI ACT on Com K by Business Process Re- Banks NPA" Mr. Christopher Engineering Vijaya Bank Mr Ashwin Bharthwaj Senior Analyst Organized for V B Equity and stock 2 27/07/13 Akshay Homes, Com J & K by functions Bangalore Mr. Christopher
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S.NO DATE TITLE RESOURCE PERSON REMARKS Mr Shyam Nair Organized for III B Marketing through Director-Spry Social Com A & D by Ms 3 14/08/13 social media Media Management Anusha Iyer & Dr .Karthigai Prakasam Prof Dikshit C S Organized for III M Social 4 16/08/13 Associate Professor, Com by Dr Entrepreneurship CUIM Bangalore Karthigai Prakasam N. Ramaskanda, ICWAI Cost Accounting Partner Organized for V B 5 20/08/13 Standards 2, 3, Rao, Murthy & Com B&C by Mr. 6&7 Associates Girish S Cost Accountants Dr Subhashini, Organized for VI B Consumer Protection Additional District 6 04/02/14 Com AC&D by Mr. Act-Awareness Magistrate Girish S
Mr Arvind Warrier, Organized for IV B Human Resources Timken Engineering & 7 22/02/14 Com A & B Mr. Information System Research Rishikesh
Continuous Organized for II B Improvement-Kaizen Mr Thomas Zachariah, Com B& Hons C by 8 11/02/14 method followed in Ex Director, Toyota Dr Alice Mani Dr Toyota Kavitha & Ms Bindu Business Ms Roshen Jobin, Organized for II B Environment in 9 28/02/14 Project Manager- Com A & C by Dr Pharmaceutical Research wing, Sheril Almedia Industry Organized for II B Ganesh Krishnamurthy, 10 08/03/14 Introduction to IFRS Com B & Hons C by CA ,PWC Prof Nithila Vincent Mr. Ashok Immanuel Recent Trends in Organized for II ,Computer Science 11 12/03/14 Business Information Sem Mcom by Ms. Department, Christ System Vinnarasi University, Organized for IV Mr. Narasimhan, 12 08/03/14 Corporate Accounting Sem BCom by Ms. Chartered Accountant Vinnarasi Mr. Pankaj, Chartered Organized for VI 13 08/03/14 Taxation Laws Accountant, Company Sem BCom by Ms. Secretary Vinnarasi Mr. Yugesh, Manager, Organized for VI Management 14 10/03/14 Credit Analysis, Bank of Sem BCom by Ms. Accounting India Vinnarasi Organized for Mcom "Internet based stock Prof. Suresha B from 15 12/03/14 (Finance) by Ms. trading" management studies Pooja Jain
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S.NO DATE TITLE RESOURCE PERSON REMARKS Organized for VI B Mr. Pankaj, Chartered Current provisions Com C and B by Ms. 16 08/03/14 Accountant and on service tax Sharon Valarmathi Company Sectary
Financial statement Analysis for credit Mr. Yugesh Credit Organized for VI B 17 10/03/14 sanctioning for analyst manager in Bank Com A by Ms. Individuals and of India Sharon Valarmathi company Dr Subhashini, MBBS, BA LLB, Organized for VI B Consumer Protection Judge, IV th Additional 18 04/02/14 com A, C, & D by Act Consumer Forum Mr. Girish Cunningham Road, Bangalore Accounting Standards Organized for I & III 19 26/07/13 Mr. Rajesh and IFRS MCom by Dr. Uma
7.3 PROGRAMMES AND EVENTS CONDUCTED IN 2013-14
The list of programmes and events consist of Panel discussions,National Seminar, Samshodhan, Quality Improvement Program,FDP, Prayas, Mitige and Alumni Meet.
7.3.1 NATIONAL SEMINAR(5thand 6th September 2013)
The national seminar on “Sustaining a Competitive Edge in the ChangingGlobal Scenario” brought together academicians and researchers from industry and academia to discuss and deliberate on strategies adopted by companies to sustain their competitive advantage.
Following are the highlights -
The National seminar marked its opening with an inaugural session with Dr. MurliNagasundaram delivering the keynote address, the inaugural session also witnessed the august presence of Col.Dr.Fr. Thomas C Mathew, the Vice Chancellor of Christ University The Preparations for our National Seminar started from the month of April. Thetheme was finalized in the month of June followed by the forwarding of the finalized pre-invites to various institution in and around Karnataka and other states. The seminarreceived more than 50 Papers which were reviewed by an expert committee and out of which 25 were selected for presentations. The papers covered a wide variety of topics ranging from
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Bancassurance to FDI in retail; from vendor management to study on ATMs in reducing regional disparity. The first session of the national seminar was a Panel Discussion. The details of the panel discussion are given below-
DATE EXTERNAL DELEGATES ROLE PERFORMED
Prof. Kambam Vedantan 05.09.2013 Moderator CUIM, Christ University Marketing – 05.09.2013 Panelist Prof I Surendra Finance – 05.09.2013 Panelist Dr D N S Kumar General Management & HR – 05.09.2013 Panelist Dr Muktha Banking – 05.09.2013 Panelist Prof Suresh Pai After the panel discussion on the same day, the paper presentations started and went on till the 6th of September.
7.3.2 PANEL DISCUSSIONS
This year two panel discussions were organized. One for the M.COM students and one for B.Com (Hons) students, and was open to all. The details of both of them are as under-
Panel Discussion for MCom students (24th August 2013) The Department of Commerce organises Panel Discussion ever year for its MCOM programme. It is a forum opened for intensive discussion and dialogue on current affairs and business with a core objective to educate the student community and keep them abreast with the current happenings in the commerce world. The sessions are highly interactive with industrial experts present to enrich student‟s learning. The topics that are selected add an important dimension to the curriculum. The discussion was focused on the topic “Licensing of new banks and its impact on the Economy”. Mr. Suresh Pai, (Former Executive Vice President of IndusInd Bank) was the Moderator of the discussion and Mr. H. VasanthRai, (Former Workmen Director, Canara Bank), Ms. Swathi S.M (General Manager, Corporation Bank), Prof. ShrikanthRao (Associate Professor, CUIM) and Prof.T.S Ramachandran (Associate Professor, CUIM) were the distinguished panellists. Together, they gave the students a comprehensive idea of both the
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positive and negative effects of RBI‟s decision of providing licences to new players in the banking sector. Panel Discussion in Collaboration with Centre for Research Projects (13th September 2013) A panel discussion on „Credit Lending and Green Banking for India‟ was organised for the MCom students by Dr. Alice Mani, faculty Department of Commerce, relating to the MRP undertaken by her. The panellists were Mr. Zachariah C.T, Retired Director, Toyota Group of Companies and Mr. George M.Alexander, Vice President, Muthoot Group. Prof. Thomas Joseph, Associate Dean, Commerce was the moderator for the session.
Panel Discussion for BCOM (Hons) students(3rd February 2014) Panel discussion on – Evolution of derivatives – Beginner‟s Reference was conducted by Arthaprabandha the Finance Club, of the Department of Commerce for the BCom (Hons) final year students. The Session was moderated by Mr. Ravi Raman, COO Infra hedge followed by various speakers from Academics and Industry. Mr. Balakrishna Shenoy from Deutsche Bank, Mr. Ompriya Arya from HSBC, and Prof. T.S. Ramachandran from CUIM were the speakers.
7.3.4 SAMSHODHAN (28th February 2014)
Samshodhan 2014, research seminar for the post graduate students on “Emerging Paradigms in Commerce‟was held on 28th February 2014. The seminar witnessed 33 research paper presentations from the postgraduate students from all over Karnataka. In addition there were 55 poster presentations. The Chief Guest for the Inaugural session was Prof SankarshanBasu, Finance and Chairperson of the Career Development Services, IIM, Bangalore.
7.3.5 STOCK MINDS – VIRTUAL TRADING PLATFORM – (10th March 2014)
ICICI Direct Centre for Financial Learning Mr. Amar , Regional Manager conducted virtual trading event for our BCOM students, the duration of the event was 2 months, winners were selected based on the portfolio which they constructed, based on this parameter the national level first and the second places were obtained by Commerce students. The valedictory function was held on March 10th 2014, during this occasion, winners were awarded memento and certificates.
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7.3.6 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME (18th – 20th March 2014)
The Quality improvement program for the commerce faculty turned out to be an excellent knowledge exchange forum for the faculty members. The theme of the session was “Contemporary Developments in Commerce and Business”.The QIP program was conducted in an utmost diligent fashion and it resulted in active participation from the participants.All the participants secured good grades in the assignments The topics discussed in the QIP with the name of the speakers is listed below- S. DATE QIP TOPIC RESOURCE PERSON No Dr Madhavi Lokhande EVA and SVA in business Academic Head and Professor of Finance - 1 18/03/2014 performance Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Bangalore. Mr. Chidambara Ganapiah Delivering Value through Delivery Head for Oracle Practice for 2 18/03/2014 Whole life Costing and Hewlett-Packard (HP) Enterprise Services, Life Cycle Costing India. Prof. T.S Ramachandran, Associate Professor in Finance 3 18/03/2014 Public Finance Christ University Institute of Management,Bangalore Mr. Ganesh Krishnamurhy Enterprise Risk 4 18/03/2014 Senior Manager, Management Price Waterhouse & Co. Dr. D.N.S Kumar, Ethics in Finance and Professor & Associate Director Centre for 5 18/03/2014 Accounting research Projects,Chairman, CU – ASC Christ University, Bangalore Dr. R.G Desai Economic Indicators of Retired Professor & Chairman - Department 6 19/03/2014 commerce, business and of Economics, Industry Bangalore University Prof. Jaydev M „Company Analysis- Associate Professor, Chairperson - 7 19/03/2014 Qualitative and Admissions & Financial Aid, Quantitative Aspects” IIM Bangalore Dr.Shikha Ojha Emerging Business model 8 19/03/2014 Adjunct Faculty, CMS Business School, towards sustainability Bangalore. Mr. Thiagarajan Venkatesan Demystifying Financial 9 19/03/2014 Managing Director- Derivatives JP Morgan, Bangalore. Prof. Suresh Pai Sustainable Banking and Former Advisor / Executive Vice President, 10 19/03/2014 Financial Inclusion IndusInd Bank.
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S. DATE QIP TOPIC RESOURCE PERSON No Insurance in Emerging R.Venugopal 11 19/03/2014 Markets- Issues and Former Executive Director, L.I.C. of India. Concerns Dr. Prasanna Chandra 12 19/03/2014 Corporate Restructuring Director - Centre for Financial Management, Bangalore.
7.3.7 A TALK ON "PEDAGOGY AND CURRICULUM DESIGN (9th Jan 2014)
A talk was arranged on "Pedagogy and Curriculum Design” on 9th Jan 2014. Dr. Jennifer Martin, a Professor from University of Mount Union, Ohio, a Phd in Educational Leadership was the resource person.She is the author of Women as Leaders in Education: Succeeding Despite Inequity, Discrimination, and Other Challengesand has contributed chapters to nearly 20 books. She gave her brilliant inputs on designing the curriculum and the syllabus. There was a nice exchange of dialogue between her and the faculty members, on how different teaching is in India and in U.S where both the parties gained.
7.3.8 SESSION BY DR. ANTOON VANDEVELDE, UNIVERSITY OF LEUVEN, BELGIUM An enlightening and thought provoking session on „Understanding Financial Crises: The Contribution of the Philosophy of Money‟ was rendered by Dr. Antoon Vandevelde,Full Professor at the Centre for Economics and Ethics of the Institute of Philosophy of the University of Leuven in Belgium (K.U. Leuven) on Tuesday, 21st January 2014. This programme was attended by around 40 faculty members from BCOM, BBM and ECO departments.
7.3.8 PRAYAS-INTER-COLLEGIATE COMMERCE FEST
PRAYAS, the National Level Commerce and Management Fest was organized this year with much fervor. Mr. Sunil Rao, Google Country Head, Outreach Program was the Chief Guest for the inauguration. Top national and regional colleges like St. Xavier‟s-Kolkata, Lady Shri Ram college-Delhi, Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce-Pune, St. Aloysius College-Mangalore, St. Joseph‟s College of Commerce- Bangalore, Centre for Management Studies-Bangalore were in the fray to emerge winners. St. Joseph‟s College of Commerce
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7.3.9 BLOSSOMS
The Department of Commerce, commenced "BLOSSOMS - 2013", a Cultural Fest, in the month of November 2013 and culminated all the activities in February 2014. Blossoms allowed students to showcase their innate artistic talents and ambitions. This fest created an atmosphere for celebration of unity and joy. It did provide a highly motivating environment and a platform unparalleled by any other cultural event. It permeates through the disciplines of Art, Literature, Dance, Music, and Theatre which were scheduled to take place seamlessly for over a period of two months.Inauguration of the Blossoms -2013 took place on 18th November, 2013. Ms. Aruna P was nominated as the Commerce Deanery level coordinator for this academic year. With the support of class teachers, faculty event coordinators and student volunteers, the events were conducted systematically, ensuring the active participation of all the BCom and MCom students.
LIST OF BLOSSOMS EVENTS
S. NO ART LITERARY STAGE THEATRE
1 Rangoli Creative writing Classical Dance Street 2 Pot Art Quiz Indian Group Dance Proscenium 3 Painting Extempore Indian Western Dance 4 Wall Painting Debate Western Acoustics 5 Dumb Charades Western Electrics 6 JAM
7.3.10 CAMPUS CONNECT (4 December 2013)
This year the entire strength of faculty and students of the Department of Commerce (UG & PG) participated in the „Campus Connect‟ programme organised in collaboration with the Christ University Faculty of Engineering (CUFE) at the Christ University, Kengeri Campus. The main purpose of the meet was to develop inter-disciplinary group cohesiveness and team spirit and to bring together students of main campus and Kengeri campus.
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The entire Bcom, BCom (Hons) and MCom students blended with BTech and Mtech students and formed 25 groups comprising of 105 students each in the composition of Commerce and Engg students 60:40 in each group. There were 10 events and every student had to compulsorily participate in one event. Organising committee consisted of faculties and students from both campuses.
EVENT DETAILS 1. SPORTS: 20 Members (12 Dept. of Commerce + 8 Dept. of Engineering) 2. ART-A-THON: 5 Members (3 Dept. of Commerce +2 Dept. of Engineering) 3. GAMING: 5 Members (3 Dept. of Commerce +2 Dept. of Engineering) 4. NETWORKING: 8Members (4 Dept. of Commerce +4 Dept. of Engineering) 5. MAKE AND MARKET: 10 Members (6 Dept. of Commerce +4 Dept. of Engineering) 6. DANCE FACE OFF: 15 Members (10 Dept. of Commerce +5 Dept. of Engineering) 7. QUIZ : 6 Members (4 Dept. of Commerce +2 Dept. of Engineering) 8. MOVIE SPOOF: 10 Members (5 Dept. of Commerce +5 Dept. of Engineering) 9. PRESS CORPS: 10 Members (6 Dept. of Commerce +4 Dept. of Engineering) 10. AD CAMPAIGN: 10 Members (6 Dept. of Commerce +4 Dept. of Engineering)
7.3.11 COMMERCE ALUMNI MEET (26th Jan 2014)
The Commerce Alumni Association was formed on 26th January, 2013. On the same day an executive committee was constituted under the leadership of Ms. Vinnarasi and other four faculty members- Ms. Bindu Nair, Mr. Manjunath B.M, Mr. Girish S., and Ms. Mary Rani Thomas. Ms. Preethi and Mr. Dinesh Kumar were unanimously elected as the President and the Secretary of the Alumni Executive Committee. During the academic year 2-13-14, the Alumni Association actively involved in many of the department activities. The Alumni interaction cell was actively involved in organizing guest lectures, industrial visits, placements, career planning etc., to name a few. The alumni association was also instrumental in judging various events of National-level fest Prayas and intradepartmental fest Mitige. It is also remarkable to note the active involvement of the alumni in the curriculum development of the department;where in papers like Accounting standards and Income Tax were reviewed extensively by them (since some of them are Chartered Accountants practicing as Consultants).
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The second Annual Alumni meet was held on 26th Jan 2014, around 200 alumni actively participated in the meet. Various programs and games were conducted followed by a formal program. On the same day Commerce Alumni Interaction Cell proposed to widen its horizon and planned for further programmes to strengthen its functioning like arranging for industry interface, Concerts, training on soft skills etc.
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SECTION 8 ACADEMIC OUTREACH
Under the section of academic outreach programmes, activities taken up by the faculty members like paper presentations in Seminars, guest lecturers given, Workshops and other training programmes attended, seminars, workshops and training programmes organized etc have been described.
8.1 BOARD OF STUDIES / EXAMINATION MEMBERS FOR OTHER INSTITUTIONS
S. NAME OF THE FACULTY MEMBER OF A BOARD OF STUDIES / No MEMBER EXAMINATION AND A QUESTION PAPER SETTER
1 Prof. Thomas Joseph Board of Studies Member – Mount Carmel College 2 Dr.Mynavathi L St. Joseph's College, paper setter for Cost and Management Accounting 3 Ms Bindu Nair St. Joseph's college. Paper setter for banking and insurance 4 Mr. Girish.S Paper setter for Advanced Financial Management (B.Com) at St. Joseph‟s College,
Paper setter for Corporate Law at NMKRV College for Women Bangalore.
Paper setter for Management of Financial Services (M.Com)Christ University 5 Ms. Vinnarasi B St. Joseph's College and NMKRV, Income Tax and Accounting Standards, paper setter. 6 Dr. Alice Mani Board of Studies Member at CMR Institute of Management Studies (Autonomous), Bangalore for the year 2013 – 2014. Board of Studies Member atJain University, Bangalore for the year 2013 – 2014.
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8.2 FACULTY PAPER PRESENTATIONS IN CONFERENCES /SEMINARS
S. NAME OF THE NAME OF NAME OF THE DATE NO ARTICLE/PAPER CONFERENCE/SEMINAR FACULTY UGC Sponsored National Changing Status of Seminar on Changing Status of 1 25/07/13 Women In India:Its Issues Dr Alice Mani Women In India: It's Issues and and Challenges Challenges. Angamaly, Kerala Do banks value the Eco Friendliness of Firms in Their Corporate Lending Decision? Some Empirical 2 21/03/13 Shivakashi, Tamilnadu Dr Alice Mani Evidences” on Global Trade Vision 2010: Issues and Strategies in The Current Scenario E learning”an ICSSR sponsored National 3 01/03/13 Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu Dr Alice Mani Conference on Use of ICT by MSMEs Alternate Tourism - A International Conference on strategy towards Sustainability - Success for sustainable restoration of 4 27/04/13 Organizational Transformation. Mr. Anson K J destinations in crisis with Kristu Jayanti College of special reference to Management and Technology Kovalam and Varakala Role of Women from Women in service sector: Career Marginalized sections: 5 24/10/13 Opportunities and Challenges. Dr.Anuradha P S Career Opportunities and BMS College, Bangalore Challenges National Seminar on Quality A concept paper on 6 07/02/14 Concerns in Teacher Education. Ms. Anusha Iyer Service learning in India Bangalore Mutilated and soiled International Conference on currency notes- 7 01/01/14 Applied Research in Commerce Ms. Anusha Iyer reasons,repercussions,para and Management. Trichy doxes and propositions "Microfinance and Sustainable "Micro Finance and Promotion for Entrepreneurship 8 03/04/13 Regional Development in Mr. Girish S in India". Govt First Grade India" College, KUNIGAL Oil Resource Management International Conference on - Logistics and Supply New Dimensions in Commerce Dr. Kavitha 9 22/02/14 Chain Management in and Industry in the Globalization Jayakumar Petroleum Industry Era. Thanjavur
Changing Dimensions of Impact of Information and Dr. Kavitha 10 26/10/13 Commerce and Management Communication Jayakumar Education in the Global Context. Bangalore FDI in Indian Organized Retail Industry - Issues, Assessment of Impact of FDI. Dr. Kavitha 11 17/10/13 Challenges and Bangalore Jayakumar Opportunities
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S. NAME OF THE NAME OF NAME OF THE DATE NO ARTICLE/PAPER CONFERENCE/SEMINAR FACULTY Emerging Trends of E- E-Commerce - Way to Commerce in the Global Dr. Kavitha 12 31/08/13 Connect Globally Business Scenario. Jayakumar Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu Emerging Trends of E- E-Commerce - A Way to Commerce in the Global Dr. Kavitha 13 31/08/13 connect globally Business Scenario. Jayakumar Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu Innovation in 5th International Conference on Manufacturing - The Key Dr. Kavitha 14 17/05/13 "Role of Innovation in to Success and Jayakumar Business". Bangalore Sustainability. Material Management International Conference on Sustainability by Adopting Sustainability-Success for Dr. Kavitha 15 27/04/13 JIT and Throughput Organisational Transformation. Jayakumar Accounting. Bangalore Problems faced by International students on adjustment with culture and the suitable strategies Empowering employability in Ms. Mary Rani 16 07/02/14 to overcome such higher education. Bangalore Thomas difficulties for uninterrupted pursuance of their education Problems faced by International students on adjustment with culture and the suitable strategies Empowering employability in 17 07/02/14 Dr. Mynavathi L to overcome such higher education. Bangalore difficulties for uninterrupted pursuance of their education A study into the trends in foreign institutional Sustaining a competitive edge in 18 06/09/13 investments (FII) and its the changing global scenario. Mr. Natchimuthu impact on Indian stock Bangalore market prices International conference on Identifying the uses of ICT "New dimensions in Commerce 19 22/02/14 tools to enhance learning Ms. Pooja Jain and industry in the globalised in higher education era. Bangalore Integrating information and communication Sustainability -success for 20 26/07/13 technology in higher organisational transformation. Ms. Pooja Jain education for sustainable Bangalore development
Knowledge management Sustainability - success for Ms. Sharon for sustainable higher organizational transformation. Valarmathi 21 27/04/13 education Kristu jayanti college
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S. NAME OF THE NAME OF NAME OF THE DATE NO ARTICLE/PAPER CONFERENCE/SEMINAR FACULTY Material Management Sustainability- Success For Sustainability By 22 2013 Organizational Transformation. Dr. Veerta Tantia Adopting JIT and Bangalore Throughput Accounting Innovation in Role of innovation in business. 23 2013 manufacturing- the key to Dr. Veerta Tantia Bangalore success and sustainability Emerging trends of e-commerce E-commerce- way to 24 2013 in the global business scenario. Dr. Veerta Tantia connect globally
Impact of ict on higher New dimensions in commerce & education special 25 22/02/14 industry in the globalised era. Ms. Vinnarasi reference to commerce and Bharath college,Bangalore management Role of ICT in higher National seminar on inclusive education learning with growth and sustainability-role of 26 06/12/13 special reference to Ms. Vinnarasi commerce education in India. commerce and Bangalore university management Impact of information and communication Changing dimensions of technology on higher commerce and management 27 26/10/13 Ms. Vinnarasi education with special education in the global context. reference to self financing Hasnath college, Bangalore institutions. An understanding of green Business Innovations in the 28 22/09/13 marketing - An innovation Ms. Vinnarasi Globalization Era. Poondi to green home Sustainability-Success for Role of ICT in higher education 29 April 2013 organisational for sustainable development. Ms. Vinnarasi transformation Kristu Jayanti College
8.3 GUEST LECTURES GIVEN IN OTHER INSTITUTIONS
NAME OF THE S.No TOPIC PLACE FACULTY Al-Ameen College, Affiliated to Social Status of Women - 1 Dr. Alice Mani Mahatma Gandhi University, Unorganized Sector Kerala on 12/03/2014 Talk on Revised Schedule VI 2 Ms. Soumya V Revised Schedule VI Christ Junior College A Lecture on “Creativity and Entrepreneurship” – Department 3 Ms. Anusha Iyer Creativity and Entrepreneurship of Chemistry, Christ University
St.Anne‟s First Grade College Stock Market And For Women, Ramamurthy 4 Ms. Vinnarasi B Commodities Nagar, Bangalore. For BCom Students.
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8.4 WORKSHOP, FDP, QIP AND OTHER TRAINING PROGRAMMES ATTENDED
NAME & S. DESCRIPTION DATE ORGANIZER LEVEL FACULTY NO (WORKSHOP/FDP/ QIP/TRAINING) Contemporary Developments in Dr. Veerta 1 18/03/14 Christ University Institutional Commerce and Tantia Business Faculty Development Acharya Bangalore Dr. Veerta 2 22/02/14 National Programme B School Tantia Faculty Development Dr. Veerta 3 01/10/13 Christ University Institutional Programme Tantia Workshop on Dr. Veerta 4 09/07/13 Research and Christ University National Tantia Publication Department Of Dr. Alice 5 01/10/13 FDP Commerce and Institutional Mani management International Consortium For Two day workshop on Innovation and Dr. Alice 6 19/04/14 Research International Entrepreneurship Mani Methodology Research and Reva Group of Institutions Christ University Dr. Alice 7 18/03/14 QIP Academic Staff Institutional Mani College Deanery of Dr. Faculty Development 8 01/10/13 Commerce & Institutional Anuradha Programme Management P S Dr. 9 05/08/13 SAP Workshop Christ University Institutional Anuradha P S Dr. 10 11/06/13 Prezi Training Christ University Institutional Anuradha P S Deanery of Commerce & Dr. Karthigai 11 01/10/13 FDP Institutional Management, Christ Prakasam C University Centre for Advanced Facilitators Training Research and Dr. Karthigai 12 06/07/13 Institutional Program in SPSS Training (CART), Prakasam C Christ University Industry Exposure Christ University & Dr. Karthigai 13 14/06/13 Programme - SAP Institutional SAP LABS Prakasam C Training
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NAME & S. DESCRIPTION DATE ORGANIZER LEVEL FACULTY NO (WORKSHOP/FDP/ QIP/TRAINING) FDP - Kengeri Dr. Karthigai 14 31/05/13 Christ University Institutional Campus Prakasam C Refresher Program Academic Staff "Contemporary Dr. Karthigai 15 15/04/13 College - Christ Institutional Perspectives in Prakasam C University Business Research" Workshop on Dr. Kavitha 16 22/02/14 Effective Techniques Acharya B School National Jayakumar of Costing Faculty Development Dr. Kavitha 17 03/02/14 Christ University Institutional Programme Jayakumar Faculty Development Christ University, 18 01/10/13 Institutional Mr. Girish S Program Bangalore Forward Markets "Trading in Security Commission, and Commodity Government of India 19 30/08/13 Markets as an National Mr. Girish S and Dept of attractive and safe Commerce, Periyar Investment portfoilo" University, Salem. SAP 01-END USER Christ University and 20 05/08/13 Institutional Mr. Girish S COURSE SAP Labs FPDP on " Usage of Christ University, 21 31/05/13 ICT in Higher Institutional Mr. Girish S Bangalore Education " UGC-CPE sponsored one-day National SBRR Mahajana Level Workshop on 22 16/04/13 First Grade College, National Mr. Girish S "modern Trends in Mysore research methodology Part-II" Christ university & SAP 01-End User Mr. 23 05/08/13 Clock Work Institutional Course Natchimuthu Academy Deanery of Faculty Development Mr. 24 01/10/13 Commerce and Institutional Program Raghavendra Management SAP 01-END USER Mr. 25 05/08/13 Clockwork academy Regional COURSE Raghavendra Faculty Development Ms. Anusha 26 01/10/13 Christ University Institutional Program Iyer "Academic Department of Hotel Publishing: Publishing Management, Christ 27 13/11/13 Research Work and National Ms. Aruna P University Using Statistics in
Research"
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NAME & S. DESCRIPTION DATE ORGANIZER LEVEL FACULTY NO (WORKSHOP/FDP/ QIP/TRAINING) SAP 01- END USER Christ University, 28 05/08/13 COURSE Institutional Ms. Aruna P Bangalore
Centre for Advanced Data analysis using Research and 29 16/05/13 National Ms. Aruna P SPSS Training , Christ University, BLR. Research Cell, SBRR Mahajana First Modern Trends in Grade 30 16/04/13 Research National Ms. Aruna P College,Jayalakshmi Methodology Part-II puram Mysore 570012 Deanery of Faculty Development Ms. Bindu 31 1/10/13 Commerce and Institutional Programme Nair Management Deanery of Faculty Development Ms. 32 1/10/13 Commerce and Institutional Programme Geetanjali Management Contemporary Christ University - developments in Ms. Nithila 33 18/03/14 Academic Staff Institutional commerce and Vincent College business Christ University, Ms. Nithila 34 01/10/13 FDP Institutional Bangalore Vincent SAP 01 - End User SAP and Christ Ms. Nithila 35 05/08/13 Institutional Course University Vincent Research and Ms. Pooja 36 23/11/13 development :creating Jyoti Nivas college National Jain value Deanery of Faculty development Ms. Pooja 37 01/10/13 Commerce and Institutional programme Jain Management Ms. Sharon Faculty Development Christ University, 38 01/10/13 Institutional Valarmathi Program Bangalore
International Symposium on Ms. Sharon 39 23/08/13 Periyar University International Contemporary Issues Valarmathi in Commerce Data Analysis using Ms. Sharon 40 16/05/13 Christ University National SPSS Valarmathi
SAP 01-End User SAP and Christ Ms. 41 05/08/13 Institutional Course University Shubhashree
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NAME & S. DESCRIPTION DATE ORGANIZER LEVEL FACULTY NO (WORKSHOP/FDP/ QIP/TRAINING) Contemporary Developments In Ms. 42 18/03/14 Christ University Institutional Commerce And Vinnarasi Business Research And Jyothi Nivas College Development: Autonomous Post Ms. 43 01/03/14 National Creating Value Graduate Centre Vinnarasi Through Spss Jyothi Nivas College Research And Autonomous Post Ms. 44 23/11/13 Development:Creating National Graduate Centre Vinnarasi Value Bangalore Ms. 45 01/10/13 FDP Christ University Institutional Vinnarasi Centre For Advanced National Workshop Research And Ms. 46 16/05/13 On Data Analysis Institutional Training, Christ Vinnarasi Using SPSS University Data Analysis Using Ms. 47 16/05/13 Christ University National SPSS Vinnarasi SAP 01 - End User CLOCKWORK Ms. 48 05/08/13 Institutional Course Academy Vinnarasi
8.5 SEMINARS ATTENDED BY FACULTY
S. DATE NAME OF THE NAME OF THE LEVEL NAME OF No SEMINAR ORGANIZER THE FACULTY 1 24/10/13 National Seminar on BMS College for National Dr Anuradha women in service sector: Women P S career opportunities and challenges 2 05/12/13 National Seminar on 66th All India National Mr. Girish S Inclusive Growth and Commerce Sustainability -Role of Conference of The Commerce Education in Indian Commerce India Association 3 11/10/13 State Level Seminar on RBANM'S First Regional Mr. Girish S "Corporate Governance & Grade College, Corporate Social Bangalore Responsibility" 4 06/02/14 Empowering Mount Carmel National Ms. Mary employability in higher College in association Rani Thomas education with NIPM UGC sponsored
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S. DATE NAME OF THE NAME OF THE LEVEL NAME OF No SEMINAR ORGANIZER THE FACULTY 5 30/08/13 Symposium on trading in Periyar University National Ms. Sharon security and commodity Valarmathi markets as an attractive and safe investment portfolio. 6 22/02/14 New Dimensions In Commerce And National Ms. Commerce & Industry In Management, Vinnarasi The Globalised Era Bharath College 7 05/12/13 National Seminar On Bangalore University National Ms. Inclusive Growth And Vinnarasi Sustainability-Roll Of Commerce Education In India 8 25/10/13 UGC Sponsored Two Day Hasnath College for National Ms. National Seminar On Women Vinnarasi Changing Dimensions Of Commerce And Management Education In The Global Context
8.6 SEMINARSORGANIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT
S.NO DATE EVENT FACULTY INCHARGE 1 5thand 6th September National Seminar on Dr. Karthigai Prakasam, 2013 „Sustaining a Competitive Dr Sheril , Mr Girish and Edge in the changing Ms. Soumya Iyer Global Scenario‟ 2 28th February 2014 Samshodhan Dr. Uma, Dr. Mynavathi, and Dr. Karthigai Prakasam
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SECTION 9 RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
In this section, a detailed description of the research and publication work done by faculty members has been given. Articles, National and International publications, Working papers, RDC and Major Research projects have been listed.
9.1 Briefing by Dr. DNS KUMAR -Research and publication (Working paper and MRP) June 6th 2013 3:00 PM
9.2 ARTICLES IN PERIODICALS
Below is a list of newspaper articles, with names of newspapers, periodicity and the name of the author.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES FOR THE YEAR 2013 – 2014
TITLE OF THE NAME OF S.NO DATE PERIODICITY AUTHOR ARTICLE PERIODICAL Times of India Prof. Career opportunities in 1 06/05/13 (Education Weekly Nithila the Commerce Field Times) Vincent Booming Trends in Ms. 2 13/02/14 Deccan Herald Weekly Commerce Education Geetanjali Deccan Herald, Soft Skills for Dr. Alice 3 02/01/14 Education Daily Commerce Students Mani Supplement Government RBI need Dr. Alice 4 09/11/13 to Work Together to Deccan Herald Daily Mani Shore up rupee Deccan Herald, When Teachers Learn Dr. Alice 5 17/10/13 Education Daily From Students Mani Supplement Deccan Herald, When Teachers Learn Dr. Alice 6 17/10/13 Education Daily From Students Mani Supplement Consumer is No King at Dr. Alice 7 27/09/13 Deccan Herald Daily Super malls Mani Managing a Large Class Dr. Alice 8 26/09/13 Deccan Herald Daily Room Mani Dr. Alice 9 12/09/13 Proactive Learning Deccan Herald Daily Mani Augmenting Academic Dr. Alice 10 29/08/13 Deccan Herald Daily Knowledge Mani
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TITLE OF THE NAME OF S.NO DATE PERIODICITY AUTHOR ARTICLE PERIODICAL The City Which is in The New Dr. Alice 11 28/08/13 Daily Perfect balance Indian Express Mani Towards Inspirational Dr. Alice 12 15/08/13 Deccan Herald Daily Teaching Mani Towards Better Dr. Alice 13 11/07/13 Deccan Herald Daily Research Standards Mani Towards Better Dr. Alice 14 11/07/13 Deccan Herald Daily Research Standards Mani Igniting the Spark In Dr. Alice 15 04/07/13 Deccan Herald Daily Students Mani Benefits of Learning Dr. Alice 16 27/06/13 Deccan Herald Daily From Textbooks Mani Dr. Alice 17 20/06/13 Participatory Learning Deccan Herald Daily Mani
9.3 WORKING PAPERS BY FACULTIES
Here is a list of Working Papers for the year 2013-2014
S. PRINCIPAL TITLE OF DATE OF FUNDING AMOUNT DURATION NO INVESTIGATOR PROJECT COMMENCEMENT AGENCY SANCTIONED Theory of Dr. Kavitha & Constraints- Christ 1 6 months 2013 20,000 Dr. Veerta Throughput University Accounting A conceptual study on soiled and Christ 2 Ms. Anusha Iyer mutilated 6 months Feb 8th 2014 20,000 University notes and their usage in India Fall of the Indian rupee. Is it an Christ 3 Ms.Shubhashree 6 months Dec 1st 2013 20,000 orchestration University of the Indian Government
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9.4 RESEARCH ARTICLES IN INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL JOURNALS
PUBLICATION IN INTERNATIONAL /NATIONAL JOURNALS
S. NAME OF THE TITLE OF THE NAME OF THE ISSN NO JOURNAL ARTICLE FACULTY & DATE NUMBER Impact of Rupee International Journal of volatility on the Advanced Research in 1 financials of the Dr. Anuradha P S 2320-7248 Economics & commerce Indian IT October,2013 / 1 / 2 / 26 - 35 Companies A Study into the Trends in Foreign Global Journal Of Arts Institutional 2249-2658 and Management / 4 / 1 / 2 Investments (FII‟s) Mr. Natchimuthu (Online): 15 – 19 and its Impact on February, 2014 2249-264X
Indian Stock (Print) Market Prices Sankhya International Identifying the uses
journal of management of ICT tools to 3 Ms. Pooja Jain and technology / III / enhance learning in 0975-3915 February 2014 II(A) / 548 - 549 higher education Value Perceptions IMPACT: International and Value Journal of Research in Orientations 4 Business Management Prof. Nithila Vincent Among Young 2321-886X (IJRBM) / Vol. 2 / Issue March 2014 Adult Consumers 3 / 119 – 126 in Bangalore, India. Examining Women's Purchase Indian Journal of Pattern of Casual
5 Marketing / 43 / 8 / 46 – Footwear in Dr. Uma V R 0973-8703 64 Accordance with Aug 2013 their Attitudes and Interests Practicing International journal in knowledge management and social Ms. Sharon Valarmathi 6 management for scienc3 / Vol.01 / ISSUE July 2013 2321-1784 sustainable higher NO. 03 / 59 – 64 education Knowledge incubation practices prevalent International journal of in higher education research in Commerce, system: A review 7 IT and Management / Ms. Sharon Valarmathi of select private 2231-5756 VOLUME NO. 3 / Aug 2013 institutions in ISSUE NO. 08 / 10 – 12 Bangalore
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S. NAME OF THE TITLE OF THE NAME OF THE ISSN NO JOURNAL ARTICLE FACULTY & DATE NUMBER An Empirical Investigation of Casual Golden Research Relationship 8 Thoughts / III / I / 44 - Dr. Veerta Tantia Among Monetary 2231-5063 49 July 2013 Variables And NSE Bank Nifty Index in India A study on Sankhya International identifying the uses Journal Of Management 9 of ict tools to Ms. Vinnarasi B And Technology / Iii / Ii 0975-3915 enhance learning in Feb 2014 (A) / 548 - 549 higher education Impact of ICT on Sankya-International higher Education
10 Journal Of Management with reference to Ms. Vinnarasi B 0975-3915 & Technology / 4 / 4 / - Commerce and Feb 2014 Management On the Temporal Mr. Christopher 13 SAGE Open / / 4 / 1 – 14 Causal Jan 2014 Relationship Stock Market Linkages in Mr. Christopher 14 SAGE Open / / / 1 – 14 Emerging Asia- Oct 2013 Pacific Markets
ISBN PUBLICATIONS
TITLE OF NAME OF THE FACULTY S.NO ISBN NUMBER THEBOOK/ARTICLE & DATE Women in Service sector: Career Opportunities and Challenges, Dr. Anuradha P S 1 978-93-819792-6-6 Proceedings of National Seminar- October 2013 NSWSSCOC-2013 Business Organization And Dr Alice Mani 2 978-81-280-2073-5 Environment May, 2013 Quantitative Methods For Dr Alice Mani 3 978-81-280-2082-7 Business-11 May, 2013 Dr Alice Mani 4 Banking Law And Operations 978-81-280-2178-7 May, 2013 Quantitative Analysis For Dr Alice Mani 5 978-81-280-2074-2 Business Decisions-1 May, 2013 Dr Alice Mani 6 Human Resource Management 978-81-280-2177-0 May, 2013 Dr. Kavitha Jayakumar & 7 Emerging Trends In E-Commerce Dr. Veerta Tantia 978-93-81723-10-4 Aug 2013
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TITLE OF NAME OF THE FACULTY S.NO ISBN NUMBER THEBOOK/ARTICLE & DATE Changing Dimensions Of Dr. Kavitha Jayakumar & 8 Commerce And Management Ms. Vinnarasi Oct 2013 978-93-81979440 Education In The Global Context Mutilated and Soiled currency notes in use- Ms. Anusha Iyer 9 978-93-80767-38-3 reasons,repercussions,paradoxes Jan 2014 and propositions A conceptual study on Service Ms. Anusha Iyer 10 - learning in India February 2014
9.5 MINOR RESEARCH PROJECTS (RDC) BY FACULTY
LIST OF NEW AND ONGOING RDC‟S DURING THE YEAR 2013-2014
CO- DATE OF S.N PRINCIPAL DURA FUNDING AMOUNT INVESTI TITLE OF PROJECT COMMEN O INVESTIGATOR TION AGENCY SANCTIONED GATOR CEMENT A Study on the Ms. Bindu Performance Appraisal One Christ 1 --- 2012 60,000 Nair System in Knowledge year University Based Organisations Ms. Analysing the Impact of One Christ 2 Ms. Vinnarasi Pooja Technology on Higher 2013 60,000 year University Jain Education Mr. Impact of Stock Split to One Christ 3 Manjunath --- Stock Return, Volume 2013 60,000 year University BM and Short-Term Returns Occupational Dr. Karthigai Challenges and Hazards One July Christ 4 60,000 Prakasam C ------faced by women bus year 2013 University conductors of KSRTC A Study on cause & Ms. effect of cultural Dr. L Mary One July Christ 5 dissonance on 60,000 Mynavathi Rani year 2013 University international students in Thomas Bangalore
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9.6 MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECTS (MRP) BY FACULTIES
LIST OF NEW AND ONGOING MRP‟S DURING THE YEAR 2013-2014
CO- S. PRINCIPAL TITLE OF FUNDING AMOUNT INVESTIGA PERIOD NO INVESTIGATOR PROJECT AGENCY SANCTIONED TOR The Need for Environment 2010- Christ 6,00,000 1 Dr. Alice Mani Protection, Green --- 2013 University Approx Investments and Green Banking Evaluation of women and child 2012- Christ 2 Dr. Anuradha PS development 6,06,000 --- 2014 University programs in Karnataka Health Insurance in Tamil Nadu – Need for a Dr. Kavitha 2013- Christ 7,00,000 3 Dr. Uma V R Segmented Jayakumar 2015 University Approx Approach by the Public and Private Insurers
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9.7 MPHIL ACTIVITIES DURING THE YEAR
ACTIVITIY DATE EVALUATORS/EXAMINERS Presentation of draft 23/07/13 Guide and Internal Examiners proposal department Presentation of final 24 September Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Former Dean Alliance Proposal committee 2013 Business Academy, Business Consultant (25 marks) 16 November First Progress report Guide and Internal Examiners 2013 Second Progress report 7 January 2014 Guide and Internal Examiners Third Progress report 1 February 2014 Guide and Internal Examiners Fourth Progress report 22 Feb 2014 Guide and Internal Examiners Presentation of 28 February 2014 Guide and Internal Examiners Dissertation (25 marks) Submission of draft 05 March 2014 dissertation (one copy) Submission of Dissertation (five 12 March 2014 copies) Dr. Sreekanth R K , B S V P College Vijayanagar Bangalore-40 Viva Voce 5th April, 2014 Dr. Venugopal Reddy, Principal Govt. First Grade College, Bangalore
9.8 JOURNAL EDITOR
Dr. Anuradha P.S was the chief editor for the January – March 2014 issue of „UshusJournal of Business Management‟ published by Christ University.
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