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DEPARTEMNT OF COMMERCE(BANKING & INSURANCE)

DEPARTEMNT OF COMMERCE(BANKING & INSURANCE)
 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

 

    The Programme B. Com (Banking & Insurance) was introduced in the academic year 2016-2017. This strives to provide an intellectual environment in highly Competitive Banking and Insurance sectors through its integrated quality education. It provides operational exposure in the field of banking and insurance through internship, project and assignments. The syllabi of each course are designed to make the students understand the dynamics of banks, insurance in a better way. It also aims to inculcate training and practical approach among the students by using modern technologies.

 

VISION OF THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of B. Com (Banking & Insurance) strives to provide an intellectual environment that fosters the search for new knowledge in highly Competitive Banking and Insurance sectors through its integrated quality education.  

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

Academic Porgrammes

 
Programme Name Year of Establishment
Commerce (Banking and Insurance) 2016

FACULTY PROFILE

Dr. R. Gayathiri is a distinguished educational professional with a rich experience of 17 years in the field of teaching. She is currently serving as the Head i/c and Assistant Professor at Auxilium College (Autonomous) in Vellore, where she leads the Department of Commerce, specializing in Banking & Insurance. With a profound passion for academic excellence and dedication to the development of the institution, She aims to inspire and guide students to achieve both academic and personal success. She is a multifaceted individual with a robust educational background, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to the holistic development of students and institutions.

 
 

Ms. Aswini N is an Assistant Professor with five years of teaching experience in the Department of Commerce (Banking and Insurance). She is deeply committed to fostering a culture of encouragement and support within the student community. In her role as an educator, she plays a vital role in motivating and inspiring students to reach their full potential. She also has been actively involved in extracurricular and community activities. She served as the Team Coordinator for the India – Malaysia Youth Exchange Programme in 2019, organized by the Audacious Dream Foundation. Furthermore, she has contributed to academic research by publishing and presenting papers in various journals and conferences.

 
 

Dr. Kalpana K. currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Commerce (Banking and Insurance), Auxilium college, Vellore. She has 3 years of teaching experience. She completed her B.Com. M.Com. at Meenakshi College for women, Kodambakkam. M.Phil. from Auxilium College, Vellore. She obtained her Ph.D in the year 2018 from VIT University, Vellore. Her research interests is in marketing areas. She has published papers in international journals and conferences.

 
 

Ms. Kaviya V. currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Commerce (Banking and Insurance) at Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She completed her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Kingston Engineering College, Vellore Her areas of specialization includes human resource and finance and she completed her under graduate in Auxilium college vellore. Her research interests lie in the fields of banking, finance, and workplace culture. She is committed to fostering academic excellence and developing students’ analytical and professional skills in the field of commerce.

 
 

BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS

  • Dr. R. Gayathiri, A study on customer satisfaction on green banking with special reference to ranipet, If no: 6.986, 2023
  • Ms.Aswini N, A study on online shopping purchases behaviour among youth in vellore district, ISSN 2319-829 with IF no: 7.28 ,2023
  • Ms.Aswini N, convergence Harmonizing AI humanities for sustainble societal discourse, 2024.
  • Dr. R. Gayathiri, A study on the role of financial literacy in shaping financial behaviour of youth vellore, ISSN: 0019-5553, Book 2, Pg no 84-87, IF no: 7.986 2025.
  • Dr. R. Gayathiri, Bevavioral biases in investment decisions : An extensive literature review and pathways for future research, ISSN : 1846-3212,Vol 48, Issue 1, Pg no :117-131, 2025.
  • Ms.Aswini N, A study on artificial intelligence and its future perception among customer in online shopping at vellore district, IF no: 7.28, 2024.
  • Ms.Aswini N, The revival of expo shopping understand the behavioural changes in consumer preference, 2025.

PLACEMENTS

 
 

ENDOWMENTS

The Rose Arogyaswami Memorial Scholarship for a deserving Under Graduate student of Commerce (Banking and Insurance)

 
S.No. Name Year
1 Ms. Kowsalya.R 2016-2017
2 M.Tamilarasi, C.Divya Bharati, S.Iswarya, V.Nandhini 2017-2018
3 P.Iswarya, K.Varshini, Divya.K.M 2018-2019
4 Kubra.A, Monalisha.S 2019-2020
5 Sanjana Sheethal, Monalisha.S 2021-2022

PROGRAMS ORGANIZED

  • 2023–2024
    1. Students from first, second, and third year participated in Terracotta Jewellery Making held on 10.10.2023.
    2. Awareness Program on Cyber Security held on 01.12.2023 addressed by Tmt. J. Abarna, Inspector of Police, Cyber Crime, Vellore.
    3. Awareness Program on Health Insurance – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) held on 21.02.2024 addressed by Mr. Ajaya Prakash, Project Coordinator, PMJAY Vellore.
    4. Webinar on “Market Ka Ekalavya” – An Investor Awareness Program held on 28.02.2024 addressed by Mr. Soundraya Rajan V.P., Corporate Trainer, National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).
    5. Investor Awareness Program on Financial Education held on 13.03.2024 addressed by Mr. S. N. Jayabalan, Trainer, National Centre for Financial Education (NCFE) & Institute of Company Secretaries of India (CICSI).
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  • 2024–2025
    1. Students from second and third year were participated in Three days online guidance program, held on from 6.06.2024 to 8.06.2024. Resource persons were Dr. R. Gayathiri head of the department gave a session on ‘Academic enrichment’, Dr. K. Kalpana assistant professor enlightened on ‘Healthy habits for well being’ and Ms. Aswini. N assistant professor equipped participants on ‘Digital learning’.
    2. An Orientation program on ‘Focused learning with a career perspective’ held on 19.06.2024 Ms. Elakkiya Thuasingam, HR executive KH Exports Pvt Ltd Ranipet and Ms. Gomathi Kothandan probationary officer, Central Bank of India, Vellore.
    3. Department welcome for first years organized by the Department of Commerce (Banking and Insurance) welcomed freshers on 24.06.2024.
    4. Entrepreneurial journey and bank support program on ‘From idea to launch’ held on 30.07.2024 Mr. Pathiyavadi Ganapathy, Founder & CEO of BG Enterprise, Vellore was the resource person.
    5. A one day webinar on ‘Basis of Financial Planning and Awareness about the Market’ held on 13.08.2024. The chief guests were Mr. Dharshana Elango and Ms. Swathi Sivakumar, Vellore.
    6. Students from first and second and third year were participated in Anti Ragging Awareness Maha Ultra-Paper Presentation conducted by Commerce (B&I) held on 16.08.2024.
    7. Students from second and third year were participated in National Stock Exchange Quiz held on 20.08.2024.
    8. Extension activity village visit held on 31.08.2024 organized by Banking and Insurance Club. 25 students participated.
    9. Financial Literacy Program held on 31.08.2024 organized by National Center of Financial Education (NCFE) and Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). The chief guest was Mr. S. N. Jayabalan, Trainer in ICSI.
    10. Students from second and third year were participated in RBI 90 Quiz 2024, held on 17.09.2024.
    11. A one day webinar on ‘Fin Wise - Investor Awareness Program’ held on 17.10.2024 Mr. Dinesh Kumar, Deputy Manager, National Securities Depository Limited, was the resource person.
    12. World Investor Week Securities Markets Quiz was organized as part of the global initiative, held on 24.10.2024.
    13. The Department of Commerce (Banking & Insurance) presented the Value of the Month on Ecological Concerns, held on 10.10.2024.
    14. A one day seminar on ‘Career Transition and Growth’, held on 10.02.2025 Mr. Devendiran Mahendiran, Founder and Soft Skill Trainer, Vedams Midway Training Consultancy and Agraadhi Foundation, was the resource person.
    15. Students of Commerce (Banking and Insurance) visited Aston Shoes in Ambur on 12.03.2025.
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  • 2025–2026
    1. A one day webinar on ‘Investor Awareness Program’, held on 26.06.2025 Mr. Viswanthan, Securities Market Trainer, was the resource person.
    2. An Orientation program on ‘The Value Added Course on Data Analytics for Banking and Insurance’, held on 24.07.2025 Mr. Devendiran Mahendiran, Founder and Soft Skill Trainer, Vedams Midway Training Consultancy and Agraadhi Foundation, was the resource person.
    3. A one day webinar on Power Business Intelligence, held on 27.07.2025 Dr. Yamuna, Assistant Professor, School of Management Studies, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, was the resource person.
    4. Awareness program on MSME Schemes, held on 14.08.2025 Ms. Kaviya Kannan, Relationship Officer, SBI, Ranipet Branch, was the resource person.
    5. One day workshop on Demat Account held on 14.08.2025. The chief guest was Mr. Surya Srinivasan, Relationship Manager, State Bank of India, Sholinghur Branch.
    6. An Orientation program on ‘Financial Education for Growth’, held on 29.08.2025. The chief guest was Mr. Alexander Antony Samy, Department of Humanities, NIT Trichy.
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ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES

 
 

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

 
 

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNAE

DEPARTMENT MoU

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E-CONTENT

S.No Title Author Youtube URL Link
1 Business Management Dr R Gayathiri Click Here
2 Characteristics of Management Dr R Gayathiri Click Here
3 Issue of Shares Dr R Gayathiri Click Here
4 Types of Capital Dr R Gayathiri Click Here
5 Kinds of shares Dr R Gayathiri Click Here
6 Introduction to Computers Ms. Aswini N Click Here
7 History of Computers Ms. Aswini N Click Here
8 Introduction to Practical Auditing Ms. Aswini N Click Here
9 Accounting Concepts Dr K Kalpana Click Here
10 Introduction to Insurance Dr K Kalpana Click Here
11 Principles of Insurance Dr K Kalpana Click Here
12 International Business Ms. Sangeetha S Click Here
13 Bank Accounts Ms. Sangeetha Click Here

BEST PRACTICES

  • Guest Lectures: Conducted for students featuring experts from Banks, Insurance Companies, Legal Advisors, and Professors in their respective subject areas.
  • Internship Programs: First and Second Year Students participate in internships to acquire practical knowledge from the Banking Sector and Insurance Companies.
  • Inclusion in Syllabus: IIBF (Indian Institute of Banking and Finance) Papers and Aptitude Papers are integrated into the curriculum for the students.
  • Final Year Projects: Final Year students engage in individual projects focusing on Social Science Research pertinent to Banking and Insurance topics.

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