Department of Commerce

The Department of Commerce at St. Paul Institute of Professional Studies is committed to providing high-quality commerce education that blends academic excellence with industry-relevant skills and interpersonal skills. The department offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programme designed to develop analytical thinking, managerial ability, and professional competence among students.

With a dedicated, qualified and highly experienced faculty team, modern infrastructure, and a learner-centric approach, the department prepares students for careers in finance, accounting, taxation, management, marketing, banking, and entrepreneurship.

Departmental Programmes (Our Vision in Action)

  • To provide students with experiential, activity-based learning beyond the classroom through national conferences, poster-making competitions, business challenges, and creative showcases.
  • To develop entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, and real-time business understanding through initiatives like SPIPS Fiesta (food & game stalls) and Business Plan Competitions.
  • To enhance students’ communication, creativity, presentation, and marketing skills through platforms such as the Ad-Mad Show, Clash of Titans.
  • To strengthen analytical, research, and critical-thinking abilities through Commerce Quizzes, corporate comparison events, and other academic activities.
  • To foster collaboration, teamwork, leadership, and organisational skills by involving students in planning, coordinating, and executing departmental programmes.
  • To expose students to industry insights, expert knowledge, and wider professional perspectives through guest sessions, seminars, and interactive conferences.

Faculty Details

Madhavi Tarani

HOD

Dr. Rakesh Agrawal

Professor

Dr. Mahesh Joshi

Associate Professor

Dr. Suvarana Lapalikar

Associate Professor

Dr. Santosh Rajak

Assistant Professor

Dr. Danish Khan

Assistant Professor

Dr. Jyoti Bathra

Assistant Professor

Dr. Gagan Mittal

Assistant Professor

Dr. Prachi Rathi

Assistant Professor

Dr. Sonali Solanki

Assistant Professor

Dr. Deepika Gupta

Assistant Professor

Dr. Deepali Sharma

Assistant Professor

Vidhi Pariyani

Assistant Professor

Programs / Courses Offered - B.com, M.com

B.com Syllabus
I Year II Year III Year
M.com Syllabus
I Year II Year

PO'S,PSO'S & CO'S

PO1 Prepare graduates to develop strong foundational knowledge in commerce, accounting, business law, and communication.

PO2 Equip students with the necessary skills and practical knowledge to pursue careers in business, finance, law, or start their own ventures.

PO3 Inculcate ethical practices, corporate responsibility, and a solid understanding of business regulatory frameworks.

PO4 Enable students to adapt to evolving business technologies and function effectively in a globalized economic environment.

PO5 Inspire graduates to pursue lifelong learning through higher studies, certifications, or professional training in commerce and management.

PSO1 Apply analytical skills to solve practical business problems, interpret financial data, and assess legal implications.

PSO2 Communicate ideas effectively in business environments through oral, written, and digital formats.

PSO3 Use accounting software, communication tools, and online platforms for business operations.

PSO4 Understand the importance of ethics, legal compliance, and social accountability in business decisions.

B.Com. I Semester — Financial Accounting

Unit CO Course Outcome Statement
I CO1 Define and explain the basic concepts, objectives, and historical evolution of accounting in India.
I CO2 Develop the ability to record financial transactions using journal entries, ledgers, and subsidiary books under the double entry system and prepare trial balances
II CO1 Understand various adjustments to prepare Final accounts and prepare Balance Sheet
II CO2 Calculate and apply different methods of depreciation in line with Accounting Standard 6.
III CO1 Maintain and prepare accounts for dependent and independent branches, ensuring proper allocation and consolidation of branch transactions.
III CO2 Prepare departmental trading and profit & loss accounts and allocate common expenses and incomes across departments.
IV CO1 Prepare Receipts and Payments Account, Income and Expenditure Account, and Balance Sheet for clubs, societies, and other non-profit institutions.
IV CO2 Record and maintain investment transactions including purchase, sale, interest/dividend income, and valuation of investments.
V CO1 Create a company and configure its settings in popular accounting software (such as Tally or similar).
V CO2 Create and manage accounting ledgers, account groups, stock items, and inventory groups effectively in a computerized environment.
V CO3 Enter various types of vouchers (payment, receipt, sales, purchase) and generate key financial reports such as cash book, ledger accounts, trial balance, profit & loss account, and balance sheet.
V CO4 Understand and prepare Royalty Accounts including minimum rent, short workings, and recoupment according to contractual agreements.
CO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4
U1-CO1 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1
U1-CO2 3 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 1
U1-CO3 3 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2
U2-CO1 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2
U2-CO2 2 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1
U2-CO3 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1
U3-CO1 2 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1
U3-CO2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2
U3-CO3 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1
U4-CO1 2 3 2 1 1 3 1 1 2
U4-CO2 2 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1
U4-CO3 2 3 2 2 1 3 1 1 2
U5-CO1 1 2 1 3 1 1 1 3 1
U5-CO2 1 2 1 3 1 1 1 3 1
U5-CO3 1 3 1 3 2 2 1 3 1

Legend: 3 = Strong correlation   2 = Moderate correlation   1 = Slight correlation   – = No direct correlation

B.Com. I Semester — Business Law

Unit CO Course Outcome Statement
I CO1 Understand the historical evolution and development of business laws in India and their relevance in the contemporary legal framework.
I CO2 Explain the key provisions and legal principles under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, including essential elements of a valid contract, types of contracts, and performance of contracts.
I CO3 Analyze the legal rights, duties, and remedies available under general contract law through case studies and real-world examples.
II CO1 Interpret the legal framework and distinctions among indemnity, guarantee, and suretyship.
II CO2 Explain the rights and duties of bailor, bailee, pawnor, and pawnee under relevant provisions.
II CO3 Evaluate the roles, responsibilities, and termination clauses of agency relationships.
III CO1 Understand the provisions of Negotiable Instruments Act. 1881 and analyse the key changes introduced in the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Act, 2002 and their implications.
III CO2 Understand the rules related to negotiation, endorsement, and dishonor of negotiable instruments.
III CO3 Understand the objectives and provisions of the Indian Partnership Act 1932
III CO4 Explain the concept, structure, and formation process of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) under the LLP Act, 2008.
IV CO1 Explain the need for consumer protection and understand the key provisions of the Consumer Protection Acts of 1986 and 2018
IV CO2 Understand the structure and functioning of consumer redressal forums at various levels.
IV CO3 Analyze the scope and objectives of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA),2000 and its impact on business.
V CO1 Understand the objectives and provisions of the Competition Act, 2002 in promoting fair trade practices.
V CO2 Understand the composition, powers and functions of Competition Commission of India
CO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4
U1-CO1 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2
U1-CO2 3 2 2 1 1 3 1 1 3
U1-CO3 2 2 2 1 1 3 2 1 2
U2-CO1 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2
U2-CO2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2
U2-CO3 2 3 2 1 1 2 1 1 2
U3-CO1 3 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1
U3-CO2 2 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1
U3-CO3 2 2 2 2 2 3 1 1 2
U4-CO1 2 2 3 1 1 2 1 1 3
U4-CO2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2
U4-CO3 2 2 2 3 1 3 1 1 2
U5-CO1 2 2 3 2 1 2 1 1 3
U5-CO2 2 3 2 1 1 2 1 1 2
U5-CO3 2 3 2 1 2 3 1 1 2

Legend: 3 = Strong correlation   2 = Moderate correlation   1 = Slight correlation   – = No direct correlation

B.Com. I Semester — Business Organisation & Communication

Unit CO Course Outcome Statement
I CO1 Understand the fundamental concepts of business, trade, industry, and commerce and their inter-relationship.
I CO2 Explain the characteristics, importance, and functions of business organizations including their social responsibilities.
I CO3 Analyze the steps and procedures involved in starting a new business enterprise.
II CO1 Distinguish between different forms of business organizations such as sole proprietorship, partnership, and cooperatives.
II CO2 Evaluate the factors influencing the selection of an appropriate form of organization for a business.
II CO3 Analyze the advantages and limitations of co-operative societies and their role in the Indian economy.
III CO1 Understand the concept, formation, characteristics, and significance of private and public companies.
III CO2 Be able to understand the differences between private and public companies.
III CO3 Explain the role and impact of Multinational Corporations (MNCs) in the Indian context.
IV CO1 Define and explain the nature, objectives, and importance of communication in business.
IV CO2 Describe communication theories (Information, Interaction, Transaction) and the process of communication.
IV CO3 Identify and analyze various barriers to communication and strategies to overcome them.
V CO1 Develop skills in written communication including business letters, reports, and job-related documents.
V CO2 Demonstrate effective oral communication for various formal and informal business settings.
V CO3 Explore the role of modern communication tools including email, video conferencing, and social media in global business environments.
CO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4
U1-CO1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
U1-CO2 2 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 3
U1-CO3 1 3 1 2 1 2 1 1 1
U2-CO1 3 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1
U2-CO2 2 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
U2-CO3 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2
U3-CO1 3 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2
U3-CO2 2 2 2 3 1 2 1 1 2
U3-CO3 1 3 2 2 1 3 1 1 2
U4-CO1 2 2 1 1 1 1 3 1 1
U4-CO2 1 2 1 1 2 1 3 1 1
U4-CO3 1 3 1 1 1 2 3 1 1
U5-CO1 1 3 1 1 1 1 3 1 1
U5-CO2 1 3 1 1 1 1 3 1 1
U5-CO3 1 2 1 3 1 1 2 3 1

Legend: 3 = Strong correlation   2 = Moderate correlation   1 = Slight correlation   – = No direct correlation

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