Department of Commerce
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Commerce, Accounting & Business Education
JMF's Vande Mataram College of Arts, Commerce & Science
YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT
2009
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
Asst. Prof. Mahek Bhatia
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
7 Years
A. About the Department
The Department of Commerce was established in 2009 with the aim of providing quality education and promoting academic excellence. The department focuses on developing students' knowledge of commerce, accounting, business management, economics, taxation, and financial practices. It strives to nurture competent and responsible graduates through effective teaching, academic guidance, and skill development.
Department Leadership
Head of the Department (HOD): Asst. Prof. Mahek Bhatia
Qualifications: M.Com., B.Ed.
Experience: 7 Years
B. Courses Offered
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
Undergraduate education in commerce, accounting, business management, economics, taxation, and related financial practices.
Master of Commerce (M.Com.)
Specialisation: Advanced Accountancy
Introduced: 2016
Postgraduate education focused on advanced accounting knowledge, analytical competencies, and financial practices.
C. Departmental Activities
The department organises various academic and co-curricular activities to enhance students' knowledge, skills, and overall development.
Major Activities
Guest Lectures & Expert Talks
Guest lectures and expert talks.
Seminars & Workshops
Seminars and workshops.
Interactive Learning
Student presentations and group discussions.
Commerce Competitions
Commerce-related competitions and quizzes.
Research & Projects
Research activities and academic projects.
Career Guidance & Financial Literacy
Career guidance and financial literacy programmes.
Extension & Community Engagement
Extension activities and community engagement initiatives.
D. Implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP)
The department follows the applicable NEP framework and University of Mumbai guidelines to promote learner-centric and outcome-based education.
NEP Focus Areas
Learner-Centric Education • Skill Development • Experiential Learning • Holistic Development
Key Initiatives
- Implementation of the prescribed curriculum.
- Promotion of experiential and application-based learning.
- Encouragement of projects, presentations, and case studies.
- Integration of skill-based learning opportunities.
- Development of critical thinking and research aptitude.
- Emphasis on continuous assessment and holistic student development.
E. Head of the Department
Asst. Prof. Mahek Bhatia
Head of the Department
Qualifications: M.Com., B.Ed.
Experience: 7 Years
Academic Leadership & Departmental Coordination
The department is led by Asst. Prof. Mahek Bhatia (M.Com., B.Ed.), who has 7 years of experience. She oversees academic planning, curriculum implementation, faculty coordination, and student development, contributing to the effective functioning of the department and the maintenance of academic standards.
“Building Knowledge, Strengthening Skills and Inspiring Excellence in Commerce Education.”