Commerce

Objective of the Department
Shaping the Students to Think Positively, Act Responsibly and become Successful Entrepreneurs & Professionals.

About the Department
“Commerce changes entirely the fate and genius of nations by communicating arts & opinions…” – said Thomas Gray. 
Indeed, Commerce has been instrumental in shaping the modern world. Starting with the exchange of surplus commodities, Economics and Commerce have progressed to become the primary driving force behind innovations in Arts as well as Physical Sciences and Life Sciences, especially Transport & Navigation, Astronomy, Mathematics and Statistics. Dynamic Consumer Demands led by the changing demographics and Globalisation & Digitalisation of economies have boosted innovation and led to creation of more businesses in the organised sector. Therefore, a commerce graduate of today’s information era, needs knowledge of International relations, Law, Computers, Statistics apart from the knowledge of functional areas of Business. 
Established in the year 1956, PG & Research Department of Commerce, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi, has grown to a full-fledged Research Department and is a perfect choice for students desirous of pursuing a career in Commerce. Led by great stalwarts of Academics & Research, The Department has always been a hotspot for Creativity, Inquisitiveness, Knowledge, Leadership and Teamwork, which reflects in its syllabi design and Student Progression. The Department has a perfect blend of both experienced and young teachers, who are all dedicated towards realising the Vision & Mission of College and Objective of the Department.
The Department is characterised by its dedicated teachers, updated & industry - oriented syllabi, diligent students, vibrant research atmosphere and a strong alumni network. Syllabi is updated regularly, taking insights from the recent developments in industry, and including experimental, experiential learning, personality development, to make students industry ready. To ensure holistic development of the students, syllabi are designed to inculcate morals, values, ethics to mould students as responsible citizens and guardians of a sustainable environment.
Research Profile 
Staff Members of the Department are active in research, and has produced 23 Ph.D. doctorates and 188 M.Phil. Scholars. Umpteen numbers of research articles published in the reputed national and international journals regularly. The faculty members of the Department have published 128 research articles during the Academic Year 2017-2018 to till date and 43 research articles during the AY 2022-2023 in the UGC-CARE Listed Journals.
Books Published
The department has to its credit, 9 books with ISBN, and 7 study materials published by its staff members covering diverse topics in Commerce and Business studies.

Research Projects
Minor Research Project
An UGC Sponsored Minor Research Project, “Opportunities and Challenges to Young Entrepreneurs in Vellore District” undertaken by Dr. A. Noor Mohamed (Principal Investigator), Dean, Head & Associate Professor of Commerce (Retd.) and Dr. A. Khaleequzzaman (Co-Investigator), Assistant Professor of Commerce, was completed in 2019. Outlay of the project was Rs. 1,50,000.
Mini Research Project
UGC Sponsored Mini Research Project entitled ‘The Role of Banks in Promoting Start-Ups (A Study with Reference to Tirupattur District)’ undertaken by Dr.S.Thameemul Ansari (Principal Investigator), Assistant Professor of Commerce and Dr.A.Khaleequzzaman (Co-Investigator), Assistant Professor of Commerce, was completed in March 2023. Outlay of the project was Rs. 25,000.

Infrastructure
The college, in its objective of creating a green environment has provided well-ventilated, spacious ICT enabled classrooms, surrounded by trees. To impart pratcical knowledge, the department has a Commerce Lab and a shared Commerce Computer Lab with computer systems, LCD Projector and Tally (ERP 9) Accounting Software
Placement Opportunities
Opportunities are rife for students after their Commerce Degree Programmes. Most of the students with leadership abilities become entrepreneurs and businessmen. Prominent employment opportunities include Manager / Executive, Academician (College or School Teacher), Researcher, Accountant, Financial Analyst, Business Consultant, Taxation Practitioner, Event Manager, Clerk, Business Procurement Officer, Salesman, Credit Management Officer, Loan Advisors, Soft Skills Trainer, Corporate Trainer, Social Worker. Students desirous of higher studies can opt for CA, CMA, CS, CFA, M.Com., B.Ed., Ph.D., MBA, LLB programmes or appear for Competitive / Qualification Examinations like UPSC, SSC, RRB, IBPS, TNPSC, NET, SET, CTET etc.
MoUs
The department has active MoUs with industry and apex organisations such as Foot Wear Design and Development Institute (An institution of National importance under FDDI Act, 2017), Chennai and Naps (India) Shoes Private Limited, Ambur, for skill development of students.

The PG & Research Department of Commerce offers Courses with a rich combination of Conceptual, Practical and Problem-Solving courses coupled with Institutional training, aimed at developing the Cognitive, Analytical, Decision-Making, Communication & Leadership skills and inculcating Professional and Social Ethics, Programmes offered by the Department ensure placement of students in diverse fields in various prestigious positions.  
•B. Com. (Shift I & Shift II)
•M. Com.
•Ph. D.
•One Year UGC Approved Career Oriented Certificate Course in "E-Commerce & Footwear Technology"
•Certificate Course in Business Computer Applications

•  Departmental Library for the benefit of both Students and Staff.
•  MoU with Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) and NAPS India Shoe Pvt. Ltd., Ambur, to offer real time free training to acquire employability skills.
• Well furnished dedicated Commerce Lab to impart training on basic commercial activities 
• Inclusion of Job Oriented Computerised programmes such as Tally, MS Office etc in the Curriculum. 
• Coaching for NET/SET and other Competitive exams  
• Remedial classes for slow learners and Enrichment classes for Advanced Learners 

Further Strengthening of Alumni Network to utilise their professional knowledge in imparting Career Development trainings to students

• Incorporating many more Skill Enhancement Courses  
• Undertaking New Research Projects  
• Creating Content for MOOCs 

The Quality of an Organisation is gauged by the quality of its products, and it is true in terms of the PG & Research Department of Commerce, for its Alumni adorn like jewels on a crown, various organizations in the capacity of Administrators, Entrepreneurs, Managers, Chartered Accountants, Professors, Teachers, Tax Consultants, Accountants, Executives amongst others. Some of our Prominent Alumni serving their organisations include:

Prominent Alumni
Chartered Accountants
Mr. G. PARI B. Com. FCA 
Chartered Accountant, V. Krishnan & Co., Vaniyambadi 
Mr. A. AKBAR BASHA B. Com. FCA
Chartered Accountant, Akbar Rifa & Co., Chennai
Mr. S. SUNDARA RAMAN B. Com. FCA
Chartered Accountant, B.B. Srinivasan & Associates 
Mr. POORNAJI RAO, ICMA
Mr. H MD YASAR, C A(Inter) 
Professors
Dr. T. MOHAMED ILYAS M. Com., MBA, M. Phil., Ph.D. 
Principal, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi 
Rev. Dr. D. MARIA ANTONY RAJ, SDB, M. Com., M. Phil., Ph.D. 
Principal, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur 
Dr. S.A. SAJID, M.Com., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Principal, C. Abdul Hakeem College (Autonomous),Melvisharam 
Dr. P.M. AADIL, M.Com., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Principal (Retd.) Mazharool Uloom College, Ambur 
Dr. T. AFSAR BASHA, M.Com., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Vice Principal, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi 
Bureaucrats 
Dr. G. EZHILAN M. Com., M. Phil., Ph. D. 
Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, Vellore Region
Dr. G. VANITHA, MBA., Ph.D.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Crime against Women and Children
Dr. P. MANOHARAN M. Com. Ph.D.
Former Registrar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 
Entrepreneurs 
Mr. A. G. NASIR AHMED B. Com.
Managing Director/ Chairman
Nasir Bali (Gloves) Pvt. Ltd., Valayambattu, Vaniyambadi 
Mr. A. AMEENUR RAHMAN M. Com. 
Managing Director, NAPS (India) Shoes Pvt. Ltd., Ambur 
Mr. O.A. Md. AATHIF, B.Com. 
OAS Super Market, Vaniyambadi 

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