Department of Commerce

Roumik Roy

The Department of Commerce, DU formally set up as a separate entity in 1967, has imbibed the DSE tradition of exploring new frontiers of knowledge and innovation in academics. In its history spanning over five decades, it has redefined commerce education in the country. The Department has the legitimate claim and pride of being the premier institution in India for course curriculum development, teaching and research in Commerce discipline.

The rapid growth of the Department of Commerce is reflected in its expansion as well as novelty in its academic programmes. The Department of Commerce Admissions has led to the commencement of master level professional programmers, in addition to the traditional M. Phil., PhD and their flagship M.Com Programs. As a response to market imperatives, the Department of Commerce Admissions initiated two new postgraduate professional programmes in 1995, namely, Master of International Business (MIB) and Master of Human Resource and Organizational Development (MHROD). 

Here are some of the key highlights of the Institute:

The Department of Commerce, DU Quick Links:

• Courses
• Facilities
• Placements
• Eligibility Criteria
• Admissions
• Hostel Details

Department of Commerce, DU Courses:

The University offers postgraduate and diploma programs in commerce and Management. Most of the programs come with various specializations for students to choose from. The courses and specializations are as follows: 

Department of Commerce started a one-year full-time Post-graduate Diploma in International Marketing (PGDIM) in the year 1985-86. This programme was well-received by trade and industry. The feedback received from such organisations as well as the alumni prompted the Department to introduce full-time two-year MIB [Now MBA (IB] laying particular emphasis on aspects of international business operations including global marketing and international financial management. The main objective of the programme is to develop candidates suitable for entry-level managerial positions in the field of international business management.

Management Program:

The university postgraduate programs under stream MBA which are designed for two years respectively to offer the management discipline with necessary amenities to strengthen the students with the perspective to build in the decision making and leadership skills.

Department of Commerce, DU Facilities:

Facilities are made for the students to lead them adequately in studies and other extra-curricular activities. The infrastructure facilities and systems offered by the university help the students to continue their studies with great interest and cooperation. The following are some of the facilities provided by campus:

• Well structured and stocked Library.
• Adequate Transportation facility.
• Well furnished Seminar Halls.
• Co-Curricular and Extra-curricular activities for student’s recreation.
• Cafeteria 

Department of Commerce, DU Placements:

Department of Commerce, University of Delhi provides adequate placement opportunities to the students identifying their talents within the students fulfilling the industries requisition of qualified professionals as well.  The Department of Commerce Placement Cell conducts intensive training sessions on communication, motivation, and leadership skills.

• The college organizes case study analysis, extempore, group discussion, and personal interview sessions.
• The institute conducts industrial training and several industrial visits.
• The institute also organizes various personality development programs. 

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• New Delhi Institute of Management 
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 Department of Commerce, DU Eligibility Criteria:

The university has set certain criteria for the admission process into courses. The eligibility criteria for the specific courses are mentioned in the table below:

Department of Commerce, DU Admissions:

The Department of Commerce is inviting online applications for admissions. The Candidates seeking admission under this category are required to fulfil the eligibility. Based on the merit in the under-graduate degree, separate merit lists will be prepared for the general as well as reserved categories of the students. Candidates who have appeared for the examination in the postgraduate program can also apply. However, such candidates will be allowed to appear for the entrance test only provisionally. Their applications will be considered subject to the submission of their final results within a prescribed time stipulated by the Department and fulfilment of the minimum eligibility requirements.

Department of Commerce, DU Hostel Details:

The Department of Commerce, DU Facilities include the housing / Hostel and accommodation facility for the students. The University aims to provide adequate facilities to the students to make them feel at home. The various facilities include the following:

• The hostel rooms are well-furnished with all modern amenities.
• The hostel has well-furnished air-conditioned and regular rooms with attached restrooms.
• The hostel has a spacious kitchen and dining rooms.
• The hostel Mess provides clean, fresh, and hygienic food to the pupils.
• The hostel campus has all-around security by the wardens.
• Medical facilities are available in the hostel campus.