DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

 

   The Department of Commerce was introduced in Auxilium College in the year 1979 with an initial sanctioned strength of 50 in the UG Course. The Department of Commerce is a premier department in Auxilium College. Due to the heavy demand for the course, in the year 2002, the UG Course was also introduced in the self-financing stream with about 30 students initially. The Department was upgraded with the Postgraduate (M. Com) in the year 2003 and M.Phil. in the year 2008. The department provides an ambience to strive the best with holistic development. Commerce being the most preferred course, the department extended two self- financing section for the UG course from the year 2023. The department is proud to begin its Ph.D from the year 2020. Four research scholars have registered and pursuing Part-time Ph.D. A pool of competent teachers is the backbone of the department comprising of six doctorates. The department consists of five Aided staff members and nine self-financing faculty members. The entire faculty members are involved in various research-oriented activities, mentoring students, attending conferences, presenting and publishing papers in renowned journals under UGC-Care list.
The department offers UGC sponsored Certificate Course in Human Resource Management and Development to the students of all disciplines. From the year 2022, the department is offering – ‘Inclusive Commerce and Governance for Sustainability’ as a Value-Added Course to the students. 50 Students have completed this course. Investment Lab was started in 2023, providing hands on training to students on stock market and they also undergo certificate course on “Capital Markets” offered by FINMARK Pvt. Ltd., in Chennai.

COURSES OFFERED

Academic Courses

 
Degree Programme Name Established Year
B.Com (Aided) – 'A' Section Commerce 1982
B.Com (Shift – II) – ‘B’ Section Commerce 2003
B.Com (Shift -I) – Self Financing 'C' Section Commerce 2023
M.Com Commerce 2003
Ph.D Commerce 2021

FACULTY PROFILE

 

BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS

PLACEMENTS

 
 

ENDOWMENTS

PROGRAMS ORGANIZED SHIFT II

 
 

PROGRAMS ORGANIZED SHIFT I

 
 

RESEARCH

Research Guides

  • Dr. S. Auxilia Antony
Name of the Scholar Date of Joining Topic Status
Anitha S. 05.05.2021 A Study on Service quality and passenger satisfaction towards southern railways Completed
Ashwini N. 13.12.2021 A Study on Consumer Attitude and their purchase intention towards online shopping with Special reference to Vellore District Ongoing
Bharathi G. 01.11.2022 A Study of Consumer Adoption of Digital Wallet with special reference to public sector bank in Vellore city Ongoing
Lalith Priya M. D. 05.05.2021 A Study on Assessing the Adoption and Usage of Internet Banking Ongoing
  • Dr. E. Anitha Alice
Name of the Scholar Date of Joining Topic Status
Ms. Sharon Sweet Rose. S 01.06.2024 A Study on Tax Morale and Tax Evasion Ongoing
Ms. Gowri Manogari. G 24.06.2025 Enhancing E-Commerce Security and Transparency through Artificial Intelligence Ongoing
Mr. David Daniel 10.09.2025 A Study on Patient selecting Medical health service and scheme in Vellore District Ongoing

ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES SHIFT II

 
 

ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES SHFIT I

 
 

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES SHIFT II

 
 

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES SHIFT I

 
 

DISTINGUISHED ALUMINI

DEPARTMENT MOU

Sl. No Name of the institution/industry/corporate house Month and Year of signing MoU Duration List of activities under each MOU Number of students/teachers who benefited from MoUs
1 Auxilium College - Finmark Trainers India Private Ltd Oct-21 2 yrs Academic Collaboration - Seminar cum Training 225 (Seminar for UG), 42 (Training for PG)
2 Auxilium College - Muthurangam Government Arts College Mar-22 2 yrs Academic Collaboration In Progress
3 Institute of Cost Accountants of India Jun-24 3 yrs Academic Collaboration - Training 57

INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATION

  • Finmark Trainers India Ltd.
  • Audacious Dreams Foundation

E-CONTENT SHIFT II

S.No Title Author Youtube URL LINK
1 Principles of Accounting Ms.K.Kalaivani Click here
2 Bill of Exchange Ms.K.Kalaivani Click here
3 Deductions u/s 80 G Ms.K.S.Sasikala Click here
4 Residential Status Ms.K.S.Sasikala Click here
5 Law of Contract Essential Elements Ms. A.Mahalakshmi Click here
6 Indian Banking System Ms.G.Bharathi Click here
7 Customer and Banker Relationship Ms. A.Mahalakshmi Click here

E-CONTENT SHIFT I

S.No. Title Author YouTube URL Link
1 Meaning of Crossing Dr. Auxilia Antony. S https://youtu.be/-gJToSa-1bc
2 Holding company Dr. Anitha Alice. E https://youtu.be/URpYR7lC1vI
3 Bank accounts Dr. Anitha Alice. E https://youtu.be/eywIa8m-NZE
4 Introduction to Marketing Dr. Valentine Usha Kalaichelvi https://youtu.be/s4I_WgtPQx0
5 Assessing residential status Dr. Sr. Sagayamary View Recording
6 Levels of management Dr. Sr. Sagayamary View Recording
7 Business Ethics Dr. Sr. Sagayamary View Recording
8 Introduction to Entrepreneurs Ms. Anitha . S https://youtu.be/7jVg3U8evZE
9 Consumer Behaviour Dr. Lakshmi Narasu https://youtu.be/nGQ_pu1-iC8
10 Depreciation Ms. Thenmozhi G https://youtu.be/txMY0kf5Neo
11 Services Marketing Ms. Prasanna P https://youtu.be/wLe_Q2ojaJE
12 Channels of Distribution Dr. Anitha M https://youtu.be/7Mb3meZa1ow

BEST PRACTICES

    • Syllabus revised at regular intervals according to the students’ career needs.
    • ICT enabled Class rooms.
    • Role play, Group discussion, Quiz and Seminars are conducted regularly to enrich the subject knowledge.
    • Every month different values have been inculcated in the minds of students for the integral development of oneself.
    • EVS and Field study projects for UG students.
    • Internship Training Programme for both UG and PG students.
    • Investment Lab was inaugurated under AIIC for imparting online share trading intricacies.
    • Workshops on Capital Markets and GST Filing were conducted to enrich students with industry-oriented knowledge and practical exposure.
    • Research exposure for PG students and Certificate Course for both UG and PG students.
    • Participation in various competitions and events.
    • Book Bank facility for our students.
    • Joy of sharing during the festive seasons – New Year, Christmas & Pongal.
    • Conducting International and National Seminars/ Conferences.
    • Paper presentation and publications for Ph.D scholars.
    • “Kaluri Sandhai” – Organised by the Department of Commerce every year helps the students to emerge as self-employed entrepreneurs.
    • Industrial visits are organized every year for the final year UG and PG students to obtain practical exposure of manufacturing processes.
    • Coaching Classes for ICWAI, CA-CPT, TNPSC, ICMA, Banking and other competitive examination coaching is conducted every weekend.
    • Classes for the Certificate Course offered by IIBF (Indian Institute of Banking and Finance) are held every Friday.
    • The Citizen Consumer Club was started with the aim of providing the students with an awareness of various unfair trade practices and the methods involved in overcoming exploitation of the consumers.
    • Management Development Program is organized in collaboration with the MATHA Educational trust to create entrepreneurial development skills among the students.

GALLERY SHIFT II

GALLERY SHIFT I