Global professional integration
The ISDC partnership allows students to earn internationally recognised CMA-US and ACCA credentials while completing their degree.
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Department of Commerce
B.Com & M.Com Finance
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Overview
Established in 1981 with the Bachelor of Commerce programme, the Department of Commerce has shaped commercial education at St. Xavier's College for more than four decades. It introduced the Pre-Degree Fourth Group in 1985 to widen regional access and attained postgraduate status in 2013 with the M.Com in Finance. The department now admits 60 students to B.Com and 20 to M.Com, both with a finance specialisation.
A Memorandum of Understanding with the International Skill Development Corporation allows students to pursue CMA-US and ACCA certifications alongside the degree. Teaching is supported by smart classrooms, a departmental library of over a thousand titles, daily business periodicals and virtual trading laboratories. The Book Bank Scheme, remedial coaching and peer-assisted learning ensure that support reaches every student. Recent batches have produced University of Kerala rank holders, UGC-NET qualifiers and placements with SBI, IBM, Infosys, KSFE and Muthoot Fincorp.
Over the years, the department has earned a reputation for excellence through the dedicated efforts of its highly qualified faculty members, with Prof. V. Dasan as its first faculty member, followed by Dr. K J Joy, Prof. Tom Joseph, Prof. Augustine Joseph, Prof. Thampi Y., Dr. Zajo Joseph, Dr. Justus J. and Dr. Anitta Mary Ruben.
Vision
To be a leading regional centre for commerce and finance education, where excellence, integrity and social commitment advance together.
Mission
Guided by the Jesuit tradition of academic rigour and social responsibility, the department develops analytically capable and ethically grounded professionals through career-aligned instruction, applied research and sustained community engagement.
Highlights
Applied financial learning
Virtual trading laboratories, investment simulations and visits to banks, corporates and regulatory bodies connect classroom finance to market practice.
Inclusive academic support
The Book Bank Scheme, remedial coaching, peer-assisted learning and the department's Circular Study model ensure that no student is left behind.
Proven student outcomes
Recent batches include University of Kerala rank holders, UGC-NET qualifiers and graduates placed across banking, IT and financial services in India and abroad.
Active Commerce Association
A student-led body runs a year-round calendar of academic forums, the Experiential Marketing Fest and civic literacy drives such as the PAN for All campaign.
HoD's Message
For more than forty years this department has prepared students for the world of business, and the ground beneath that task keeps shifting: taxation regimes change, financial markets digitise, and employers increasingly look for credentials that travel across borders. We have responded by pairing a strong B.Com and M.Com in Finance with globally recognised certifications through our ISDC partnership, and by giving students virtual trading laboratories, industrial visits and internships in which to test what they learn. Equally important is the support behind that ambition. Our Book Bank Scheme, remedial coaching and peer-assisted learning exist so that a student's circumstances never decide the outcome. Our recent rank holders, NET qualifiers and placements are the result of that combination. Whether you intend to enter the profession, sit for competitive examinations or build a venture of your own, you will find both direction and encouragement here.
Programme Overview
Three-Year / Four-Year Honours Degree in Commerce
Designed in line with the FYUGP academic framework, this course delivers a comprehensive foundation in accounting, finance, taxation, and corporate governance. Through hands-on research projects, industry-aligned skill modules, and flexible major-minor pathways, the program transforms business theory into real-world analytical capability.
- Seat Availability
- 60 seats
Master of Commerce (M.Com)
Commerce as Core course with not less than 4.5 CCPA(S) out of 10. Out of the total, 20 percent of the seats will be open to graduates from BBA, BBS, BBM degree holders, if otherwise eligible based on merit.
- Seat Availability
- 20 seats
B.Com
A pass in the Higher Secondary Examination of the State of Kerala or an examination accepted by the University of Kerala as equivalent thereto provided candidates coming from Non- Commerce group should have at least 45% of the aggregate marks.
Why Choose Us?
Inclusive Academic Support & Scholarly Enhancement
We foster equitable learning through textbook access, remedial coaching, peer mentoring, and continuous feedback to support strong academic foundations.
Civic Responsibility & Community Engagement
Our student-led initiatives promote financial inclusion and digital literacy, educating local communities on identity documentation, secure banking, and cyber hygiene.
Unique Features & Academic Strengths
Through our MoU with ISDC for global certifications (ACCA, CMA-US), structured mentorship, and support for research and conference presentations, we offer a strong platform for academic and professional growth.
Facilities
Multimedia Smart Classrooms
Fully technology-enabled lecture spaces equipped with modern interactive teaching tools and high-speed internet connectivity.
Specialised Departmental Library
An extensive collection of over 1,000 titles in commerce, finance, and management, authored by eminent national and international scholars.
Academic & Industry Publications
Access to leading national business periodicals and peer-reviewed journals in finance, economics, management, and corporate governance, enabling students to stay abreast of current market and academic developments.
Digital Learning Infrastructure
Seamless integration with digital platforms, webinars, MOOCs, and web-based certification programmes to foster continuous, self-paced learning.
Scholarly Journal Subscriptions
Subscriptions to peer-reviewed national and international journals across accounting, finance, economics, corporate governance, and management.
Faculty
Dr. Ansi Rahila
Assistant Professor & Head of the Department
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Mr. Muthappan M
Assistant Professor
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Ms. Sherine Fredy
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Liza Leon
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Shijumon K J
Assistant Professor
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Ms. Gopika S.
Assistant Professor (on contract)
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Mr. Jishnu V.
Guest Lecturer
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Syllabus
Semester-wise syllabi and course structure documents for the B.Com (FYUGP) and M.Com Finance programmes.
Course Structure
Course Structure — B.Com (FYUGP)
Three-Year / Four-Year Honours Degree in Commerce
Master of Commerce (M.Com)
Student Stories
Asiya Ansari
UGC NET Qualified - June 2026
Jamal Muhammad M.R.
UGC NET Qualified — June 2025
Al Ameen A
UGC NET Qualified — June 2025
Pooja Sen
UGC NET Qualified — December 2025
Heena Vaheed Sheeja
UGC NET Qualified — June 2023
Ameena Sha
Batch 2023–2026
University of Kerala 1st Rank — B.Com (CGPA – 9.1)
Subahana B.
Batch 2023–2026
University of Kerala 5th Rank — B.Com (CGPA – 8.815)
Shifa Sulaf S S
Batch 2023–2026
University of Kerala 14th Rank — B.Com (CGPA- 8.631)
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Research Room Commerce
University rank holders
Finance curriculum
Peer-assisted learning
Department corridor
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