The Commerce stream is an important branch of higher education, and is one of the most sought after study programmes that build commercial experts to fit in the service sector, contributing to more than 60% of the GDP configuration. It deals with the study of trade and business activities such as the exchange of goods and services from producer to final consumer. Year after year, its demand has been increasing with the ever-increasing scope the study brings forth. The program aims to provide knowledge and skills in almost all areas of business to equip students to take up entry level jobs in different sectors of Commerce, Trade and Industry. The college launched its operations with the Bachelor of Commerce course in the year 1992.
At Samata College, the Bachelor of Commerce degree is affiliated to Andhra University, designed to provide students with a wide range of managerial skills while also building competence in particular areas of business. The program exposes students to general business principles, through courses in Accounting, Finance, Business Statistics, Business Management, Marketing, Banking and Insurance, Economics and Information Systems, and much more.

Programme Highlights

Student
intake : 60 students
Eligibility criteria : 10+2
or Higher secondary equivalent examination of any recognized Board or council in any discipline
Course duration: 3years
(full time) – 6 Semesters
Affiliation : Andhra
University
Year of Establishment: 1992.

Admission Procedure: Through AP-OAMDC (Online Admission Module for Degree Courses)
Website : https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/APSCHE/APSCHEHome.aspx

Areas of Study

In the domain papers, students study Marketing, Auditing, Rural and farm credit, Corporate Accounting, Stock Markets, Taxation,
Insurance, Advertising & Sales Promotion, etc. Apart from the mainstream Commerce study, students explore subjects like, Human Values & Professional Ethics, Environmental Studies, Information & Communication Technology, Communication & Soft Skills, Analytical Skills, Entrepreneurship & Leadership Education, etc., under the Foundation courses. They also study two language papers: English and a 2nd language (Telugu, Hindi, or Sanskrit). The Skill Development Centre of the college further helps groom and prepare the students to gain productive employment in business houses after graduation while leaving the option for higher education open.

Pedagogy:

The Commerce Department creates a stimulating environment for the academic growth of its students. The faculty members are known for their expertise in Accounting, Finance and other related subjects of Commerce. Guest Lectures, Seminars, Presentations, Business Line Paper Reviews,
etc. are organized regularly to enhance the skills of the students. While promoting commerce education, the department also ensures to provide the right kind of work ethics, professional expertise and leadership in all spheres of life.

Scope:

Students are inspired to aspire Big. They are groomed to envisage themselves as Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, Indian Cost and Works Accountants, Business Administrators, and as leaders in both National and International Organizations through further higher education. Students can also land into Accounts departments, banking sectors, and other financial management sectors in any industry right after completion of the BCom degree. The scope is very wide covering all the sectors.

Faculty

The department is run by experienced and dedicated faculty. Each faculty mentor is assigned a group of students in order to provide personal attention and guidance, and to train the students to be successful in an increasingly competitive world. The faculty also takes active interest in research and publications in leading journals. They regularly participate and present research papers in national seminars thus keeping themselves abreast with the management theory and practice.