B.Com., Shift I

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES

Software Training Program – Barclay’s Bank

              Department of Commerce in association with Barclay’s Bank organised a Soft skills Training program for the final year students from 2^nd January 2023 to 11^th January 2023 through online mode.  The CSR initiative of the Barclay’s Bank provides the essential skills and information to the students to make them competitive in the corporate world.

Selected final year students from B.Com. (Gen., C.A., and C.S.) attended a training programme in Barclays Bank, Chennai on 15^th February, 2023.

WORKSHOPS

“College to Corporate (C2C) Transition”

The Department of Commerce took an earnest effort to narrow down the gap between the industry and academia through a National Level Workshop on College to Corporate (C 2 C) Transition workshop. The transformation from the fascinating college life to the demanding corporate expectations is sculptured, smoothened and strengthened through this workshop. It enriches the students to learn the necessary skill sets to confidently face transition which is going to transcend their life.

C2C WORKSHOP-SEPTEMBER 2023

The Department of Commerce organized a National Level Workshop on “College to Corporate (C2C) Transition” on 16^th September, 2023. The Workshop aimed to elucidate the transformation process that each student must undergo when transitioning from the academic realm to the corporate world. The Workshop’s inauguration was graced by the presence of CMA. Divya Abishek, Chairperson, Southern India Regional Council of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India who delivered an insightful inaugural address. CMA. Divya Abishek eloquently elucidated the expectations of employers and strategies for students to adequately prepare for the challenges ahead.

Two technical sessions were conducted by distinguished speakers: Mr. V. Sridhar, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Civil Supplies & Consumer protection, Chennai and Ms. N. Harshini, Communication Trainer and Consultant – Certified business, Chennai. These sessions covered a diverse range of topics germane to the Workshop’s theme.

The valedictory address was delivered by Mr. Haroon Nizam, Managing director, Unique Technologies and Consultancy Private Limited, Chennai, who also had the rectitude of distributing certificates to the participants. More than 100 students from various city colleges actively participated in this prestigious National Level Workshop.

WORKSHOP-MARCH 2023

The Department of Commerce organised a Workshop on “Practical Aspects of GST” for Second year students of B.Com (General & C.S.) on 02^nd March 2023. An Eminent personality Mr. S. Maheshwaran, Additional Assistant Director, National Academy of Customs Indirect Taxes and Narcotics, Chennai under Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India enlightened the students. He pooled many information regarding GST basics, Assessment Procedures, calculation and returns filing and also cloud burst the students with many more quantitative information of GST. He also shared his personal work experiences with the students for better understanding of the topic. He further elaborated the various concepts of GST with examples in a simpler and easier way.

Seminars

Department of Commerce organised a Seminar on “Strategic Talent Management”  for Final year students of B.Com. (General & C.A.) on  3rd March 2023. The Resource person Ms. P. Anushya, HR Manager,   Templeton Global Service Pvt. Ltd, Chennai      Mrs Vijayashree Suriyanarayanan, Director, Templeton Global Service Pvt. Ltd, Chennai addressed the students.

Department of Commerce organised a Seminar on “Career Guidance on Professional Course” for the selected students of B.Com.(General, C.A. and C.S.) on 28th February 2023. CMA Rakesh Shankar Ravisankar, Member – Cost Accounting Standards Board, The Institute of Cost Accountants of India enlightened the students with various approaches to the Professional courses.

Guest Lecture

The Department of Commerce organized the Investors Awareness Program for II B.Com. (G, C.A., C.S.) on 12 th September 2023. The resource person for the program were Ms. N. Harshini- Communication Trainer and Consultant Certified Business, Chennai. She has imparted diverse insights on investor consciousness and numerous opportunities for investment and her speech was brimming with liveliness and dynamism.

WEBINAR

Financial Services Webinar

           Department of Commerce in association with SEBI organised a one day webinar on “Financial Services” on 4^th  and 5^th  January 2023 for the second year students.  The Resource Persons for the program are Mr. S. Murali, Branch Mananger (Rtd.), ICICI Bank and Mr. S. Chandrasekaran, Head Placement cum Trainer- Retail Banking.

Faculty Participation

• Dr. K.Nirmaladevi, Associate Professor, Department of Commerce Computer Applications attended one week Faculty Development Programme organized by Naan Mudhalvanscheme in association with NSE in Madras University from 30 th January to 3 rd February 2023.

Faculty Participation

• S. Suganya, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science presented a paper in an International Conference on Innovative Practices for Sustainable Development : Business Management and Analytics, titled “Role of Social Media in Building Connections and Changing Consumer Preference in the World”, organized by CMS, JAIN University, Bengaluru in Collaboration with Institute of Analytics, U.K. on 2^nd and 3^rd September 2022.
• M. Jaya, Associate Professor and Head, Dept. of Commerce attended the Doctoral Committee Meeting of Department of Management Studies, Vels Institute of Science Technologies and Advances Studies (VISTAS) on 19/09/2022.
• K.A. Sheebha, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce has successfully completed her Ph.D. public Viva Voce examination” held in Annamalai University on 30^th March 2023.
• S. Porkodi, Associate Professor, Department of Commerce appointed as External Examiner for Tally practical examinations in S.D.N.B. Vaishnav College, Chennai on ^5th & ^6th April 2023.
• S. Kokila Devi, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce appointed as External Scrutiny Board Member in S.D.N.B Vaishnav College on 13th April 2023.

Student’s Participation

Activities for the Month of 20^th January to 20^th February 2023

Sl. No.	Name of the Students	Event Participated	Institution/College Participated	Prize Won
1	Prithikaa P – II B.Com (G) Dona J. B – I B.Com (G)	Paper Presentation	Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Chennai 08/02/2023	I& Cash prize of Rs.2,000
2.	Srinidhi S – II B.Com. (C.S.)	Treasure Hunt	Shasun Jain College for Women, Chennai	Paricipation

Activities for the Month of 20^th January to 20^th February 2023

Sl. No.	Name of the Students	Event Participated	Institution/College Participated	Prize Won
1	Prithikaa P – II B.Com (G) Dona J. B – I B.Com (G)	Paper Presentation	Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Chennai 08/02/2023	I& Cash prize of Rs.2,000
2.	Srinidhi S – II B.Com. (C.S.)	Treasure Hunt	Shasun Jain College for Women, Chennai	Paricipation

Activities for the Month of September 2023

1. Mr. Shiva. V of II B.Com (G) has participated in Paper Presentation in the Signox’23, a symposium organized by Jeppiaar Engineering College on 7th and 8 th September 2023.
2. Mr. Shiva. V of II B.Com (G) has participated in Paper Presentation Event on Green operation for milk packaging in Hackerz National Level Technical Symposium organized by Chennai Institute of Technology on 19th September 2023.

Activities for the Month of April 2023

 Students Activities

Sl. No.	Name of the Students	Event Participated	Institution/College Participated	Prize Won
1	Ms. Renuka Devi S.P – II B.Com (G) Ms. Nithya A – II B.Com. (G)	Face Painting	Crescent Institute of Science and Technology	II Cash prize of Rs. 500
2.	Ms. Harini – II B.Com. (G) Ms. Keerthana– II B.Com. (G) Mr. Vincy– II B.Com. (G)	Quiz	Crescent Institute of Science and Technology	III Cash prize of Rs. 300

Activities for the Month of January 2023

Sl. No.	Name of the Students	Event Participated	Institution/College Participated	Prize Won
1	Akila – III B.Com (G)	Creative Writing	Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women, Chennai	III