Department of Commerce Year of Establishment 1972 Previous Heads of the Dept. Prof. S.M. Bagi Prof. Krishnamurthy Prof. Rajanna Prof. Venkatashivareddy Prof. T. R. Nargunda Present Head of the Dept. Dr. Swapna Dundeppa Mudugal. Permanent staff Dr. Swapna Dundeppa Mudugal. Assistant Professor. Prof. Praveen .N.A. Assistant Professor. The Department strives to take the students beyond academics and offers innumerable exposures and opportunities to facilitate them to grow in self-confidence and self-esteem, so that they will be able to face all challenges of life successfully. The entire world has become a small village with the net-work of communication technology. In such a fast changing and dynamic world, it is imperative that the present-day youth is prepared for innovation and creativity, leading to excellence in performance and good communicators in building human relationships and promoting potential markets and also learn the art of living. The Teaching programme includes Lectures, Guest Lectures, Problem Solving, Group Discussions, Seminar Presentations, Case Study, Industrial visits, Inter class competitions etc. Vision To be an institute of academic excellence with total commitment to quality education in Commerce, with a concern for better life, environment and society. Mission Learning through Doing. Developing social consciousness among students. Provide a nurturing and motivating environment to exploit the full potential of the students. Objectives of the Department To develop conceptual, technical and human relations skill among the students through formal and informal education. To build Industry-specific competencies to match with the requirements of competitive world. To shape the personality that balances the needs of professional, social and personal life. To train the youth to make them employable.