DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

 The department of commerce was established in 1978 with the college inception with an intake of 60 students comprising both Telugu and English medium of instruction. As the college is situated in bilingual area, the medium of instruction in English is given much importance.  Sri P. Prakasam Naidu the first lecturer of this department took strenuous effort and interest for the development of the department. Later on  Dr. Guruswamy Reddy was the in charge of the department for a long period. He took all the care in augmenting the department in all aspects. Ever since its inception, the department has been expanding in terms of student strength and faculty.  Besides them, Sri K. Narayana Raju (Retired), Dr. K. Purandar Raju, Dr. R. Rajendra Naidu, Dr. S.Ravi Varma, Sri T. Desi Reddy and other stalwarts contributed much invaluably for the development of the department.

Dr. T. Jayarami Reddy, the then Reader in commerce cum Principal (FAC) initiated to start Computer Applications in B.Com Course and NCC unit in the college. M.Com was also introduced in 2015-16 with the efforts of Dr.R Rajendra Naidu, the then principal.

VISION:

           To produce graduates who are equipped with the knowledge, skills and values needed to succeed in the business world.

MISSION:

• To provide high-quality education and training to students interested in pursuing careers in business and commerce.
• To offer a comprehensive curriculum that provides students with a strong foundation in business and commerce.
• To provide students with practical experience through Community Service Projects, internships, Short-Term Projects,  research projects, and other experiential learning opportunities.
  

THE CREDENTIALS OF THE DEPARTMENT: 

• Dr. T. Jaya Rami Reddywas honoured with the state teacher award  for 2008-09 and retired from service
• Dr C.S. Sukumar Reddy, Associate Professor of commerce was honoured with the state teacher award for 2012-13 and awarded the best lecturer in commerce was also awarded for 2012-13.
• Introduction of Post-Graduation in Commerce.
• Two National seminar, were conducted bythe department
  1. “Institutional Finance for the Development of S.C and S.Ts in Residuary A.P” in January 2016 by Dr R. Rajendra Naidu Principal and previously Reader in Commerce of this college. 
  2. “Impact of welfare and development Schemes on the Socio-economic development of Schedule Tribes in India” on 22and23 March-2017 by Dr. K. Manohar, Reader in Commerce of at present.
• One Major Research Project is ongoing being done by Dr. R. Rajendra Naidu from the department on “Impact of Farmers Suicides on Women in the Suicide Family in A.P,Kerala,Karnataka,Telangana,TamilNadu and Pandichery”.
• One Minor Research Project work on “Living and Working Conditions of Women Workers in Un-organized Sector in A.P”is completed by   Dr. R. Rajendra Naidu from the department in 2016.
• One Minor Research Project work on “A Study the SHG Bank Linkage micro finance and its impact on the empowerment of Muslim Women in A.P and Telangana” is going on by Dr. K. Manohar, Reader in Commerce of present.
• Four lecturers having Doctoral Degrees are working at present in the department and other two faculty members are also inquiring and pursuing for Ph.D.

STAFF MEMBERS AND PARTICULARS:

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FACILITIES:

1. The Department of Commerce is has it’s own Computer Lab in Arts & Commerce Building Campus. The Lab is having 50 Computers systems with Internet facility. The students of B.Com (General & and Computers) are utilizing Internet facilities for Computer Language subjects.
2. Departmental Library
3. Journals
4. Subject Materials
5. PPT Bank
6. Model Question Bank

Student Credentials: 

1. P.Poojitha, B.Com stood S.V. University Topper in 2019
2. CD.Balaji,B.Com stood State First in Elocution Competition orgnised by Department of Consumer Affairs, Food and Civil Supplies Govt. of AP and received certificate from Hon’ble Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Civil Supplies of AP in view of the National Consumers Day in 2021.
3. Mr.Vishnustood 1^st Place in 400 Mts Run, Mr.B.Munibala stood 1^st place in High Jump, Mr.U.Veeraiah stood 2^nd Place in 5k run in district level are selected in State Athletics in 2019.
4. CD.Balaji, B.Com stood State 28^th Rank (General) and 4^th Rank in (OBC category) in APPGCET in 2021
5. P.Delli Babu stood State 106^th Rank (General) and  15^th Rank in (OBC category) in APPGCET in 2021
6. D.Venugopal stood State 151^thRank and  16^th Rank in (SC category) in APPGCET in 2021