The Department of Commerce has existed for more than a decade; as a department, it’s been recognized as an esteemed member for its significant contributing role in the growth and development of the College of Science and Humanities. With just 21 students in 2005, the department has seen tremendous growth over a decade, accommodating more than 951 students in the field of commerce through various courses, namely B. Com (Gen, ISM, Hons) and M.com and Research. A dynamic curriculum in consonance with academics and industry experts allows the students to master new skills and explore diverse perspectives. Apart from the conventional classroom setup, SRM emphasizes practical learning as students participate in case studies, sessions with industry experts, live projects, etc. The institute’s thrust on meaningful research is evident through the credentials and accomplishments of its faculty, which has publications Scopus listed journals of repute. In a short period, SRM has strengthened its position in the corporate world, with its students contributing to the illustrious business organizations of the country. The distinct way of the education system; gives a prominence concern not only on academics but also to the all-inclusive development of individuals. The reach of learning exposure is highly appraised in distinct ways, like industrial visits to various institutions and co-curricular activities organized by the department’s student association known as Merx-Mercis, which hosts clubs and events to portray the potential and exhibit the talent of each student.
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Educate and empower students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical values necessary for success in commerce.
Advance research in commerce-related fields, driving innovation, and contributing to best practices in business and economics.
Actively engage with industry partners to bridge academia and the business world, ensuring curriculum remains relevant to real-world needs.
Promote a global mindset, cross-cultural understanding, and international collaboration to prepare students for success in an interconnected world
The Department of Commerce has consistently improved its academic, research, and placement success. It provides a variety of innovatively created programs, with curricula that are continually updated to meet the changing needs of the industry and main stakeholders. Students are encouraged to participate in Internships and micro Projects as part of their curriculum to enhance their academic knowledge with real-world experience and are motivated to conduct and participate in events and get involved in activities of social relevance. With such inputs, our students are hardworking, practical-oriented, and effective in any work environment. The distinguished faculty members combine their academic excellence and real-world experience with dedication and commitment. I welcome you to be a part of our journey towards being a world-class center of excellence in education and research.
A Ph.D. degree signifies that you have attained the greatest level of competence in your field of study. Pursuing a Ph.D. is all about creating fresh knowledge, discovering new things, developing new skills, and imparting the learned knowledge to others. The Department of Commerce offers research courses to Ph.D. students. The students can apply to be part-time external, part-time internal, or full-time research scholars. There are more than 33 research scholars doing their Ph.D.’s under established faculties in our department.
Students pursuing their career in the Department of Commerce have plenty of Job opportunities in key areas like banking, entrepreneurship, international programs, State and Central Government Jobs, business communities, and so on. Some of our placement companies include ICICI, HDFC, CTS, Infosys, RBS, Goldman Sacs, Mckinsey, and so on.
Teaching environment and quality are central to SRMIST’s capabilities profile. Our Professors are the reason for our continued ability to foster vibrant and value adding learning experiences for our students. The success of our students’ in terms of their learning and overall development enabled by our faculty members is an area of focus of Leadership at SRMIST. Many opportunities are provided to our faculty members to conduct research and engage with the industry in consultancy and other projects. This platform brings our faculty members an opportunity to expand their knowledge contribution as well as bring those rich experiential inputs to the classrooms, and labs, therefore benefiting our students.
The department has 21 lecture halls to accommodate 20 classes. The lecture halls provide all the necessary facilities for the students. The four-floor building has an elevator and high-class ventilation facilities. A seminar hall is also available for students to attend and conduct various seminars and workshops. 2 computer labs are available which can accommodate more than 50 students at once.
The Department of Commerce maintains and grows library collections so that users can find the materials that support their learning and research. At present, our library has 170 books from various fields and research souvenirs to enrich research interests. Since the core mission of establishing a department, the library is to ensure the students are benefited from the ample materials and reference books, and hence our students are encouraged to borrow books from the department library for reference.
SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603203
Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu
