Department B.Com.

Commerce

The Commerce Department at M.E.S. Vasant Joshi College of Arts & Commerce was established in 1972, offering a B. Com program with specialization in Accountancy. Over the years, it has expanded to include additional specializations and programs, becoming the largest department in the college, with 18 faculty members (including 6 Associate Professors and 12 Assistant Professors, of which 2 are on a contract basis and 1 on a lecture basis) for the academic year 2024-2025. Notably, 7 faculty members are proud alumni of the college. The Commerce Department continues to uphold its legacy of academic excellence, professional growth, and holistic student development. The Department was headed by visionary faculty as Heads of Department of Commerce.
At the early phase the Department was headed by multiple enthusiastic and dynamic leaders such as Assoc. Prof. V.T Kulkarni, later it was taken over by Assoc. Prof. Manoj Pednecar, Assoc. Prof. B.V. Kolekar, Assoc. Prof. V.V. Sail, Assoc. Prof. Rochana Kaharangate, Assoc. Prof. Champa R. Parab, and presently by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sancheliana Faria.
Research activities have been booming in the department over the years with total 5 faculty with doctorate degree Ph.D., 5 faculty with M.Phil Degree and 8 faculty currently pursuing Ph.D. degree.

FACULTY STRENGTH

  • Total Faculty Members: 18
  • 6 Associate Professors
  • 12 Assistant Professors
  • 2 on a Contract basis (1 in place of a faculty member on childcare leave)
  • 1 on a lecture basis
  • 7 Faculty Members are Alumni of the college

  • B.COM PROGRAM EVOLUTION
  • 1972 – Introduction of B.Com with specialization in Accountancy
  • 1985 – Addition of B.Com with specialization in Management
  • 2019-20 – Launch of B.Com Honours (CBCS) with single major specialization in:
      Financial Accounting
      Business Management
      Cost Accounting
      Banking & Financial Services
  • 2023-2024: NEP 2020 Syllabus introduced for B.Com Honours Programme for Sem I and II
  • 2024-2025: NEP 2020 Syllabus introduced for B.Com Honours Programme for Sem III and IV
  • KEY FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS
  • Four Single Major Specializations under NEP 2020: Financial Accounting, Business Management, Cost Accounting, and Banking & Financial Services
  • Curriculum Aligned with NEP 2020 given by Goa University
  • Certificate Courses such as Research Methodology, Tally Prime with GST, Basics of Stock Market, State Level, National Level, International level Seminars & Workshops to enhance student learning
  • Guidance & Mentorship for CA, CS, CMA and Competitive exams
  • Active & Vibrant Commerce Association for student engagement
  • Annual Commerce Fiesta for students to showcase their talents and skills
  • Student Enrichment Activities promoting holistic development
  • State, National & International Seminars & Workshops for students and faculty
  • Publication of Annual 'C-Ignite' Magazine
  • Democratic Functioning & Inclusive Learning Environment
  • Entrepreneurship and Employable Skills for students
  • STUDENT-CENTRIC INITIATIVES
  • Internship & Placement Assistance
  • Remedial Coaching for students requiring additional academic support
  • Study Tours & Field Trips for practical exposure
  • Health Centre & Counselling Services for student well-being
  • Training for Competitive Exams
  • Peer Learning among students
  • Stock market in India- Opportunities and Challenges 2024-25



    Commerce Fiesta 2022





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    Information Technology

    The subject Computer Awareness was introduced in the year 1994 as a compulsory paper(only theory) at first year of B.A./B.Com. and also practical component without any marks weightage. In the year 2000 the paper was renamed as Information Technology (theory only) with 40 hours of compulsory practical component. From the Academic Year 2007-08 the paper continued as Information Technology I at Semester I level and Information Technology II at Semester II level of B. A./B.Com. with 40 hours of compulsory practical component, as the Goa University introduced Semester system to all its undergraduate Courses. From the Academic Year 2017-18, Goa University has introduced Choice Based Credit System and under this system the dept. of IT has introduced various Courses in the subject of Computer Science. From 2023-24 CCFUP under NEP2020 has been introduced


    At present the dept. has two full time faculty, one is regular, the other is on contract basis, one is on Lecture basis and there are also one lab assitant and one lab attendant. The dept. has well established IT Laboratory with 18 computer systems and a server with high speed broad band Fiber Optic connectivity with 200 Mbps speed. The lab facilities are offered to all the students of B.A., B.Com. and also to the Staff members. The department also offers the service of IT Laboratory to conduct various activities such as student registration under GUMS, provide information of staff to Goa University under GUMS, activate and upgrade the laptops given to the students under Cyberage Scheme of Govt. of Goa, carry out project work of final year students and also carry out various academic activities for staff members.

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    Workshop on "AI Learning Tools"

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    Workshop on "Video Editing as a career opportunity"

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    Awareness Programme on the topic Cyber Safety 2024-25

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    Awareness Programme on the topic Digital Security 2024-25

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    One day State level programme on Latex 2023-24

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    Session on ERP 2023-24

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    Session on Gretl 2023-24

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    Best out of E-Waste Competition 2019-20

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    Mathematics & Statistics

    In our college the subjects of Mathematics and Statistics were offered as compulsory subjects for the B.Com. programme from 1972-2017. After the introduction of CBCS – Commercial Arithmetic was taught as core course from 2017-18 till 2022-23 (for B.Com. semester I and II) and Business Statistics as generic elective Course (for B.Com. semester III and IV) from 2018-19 till 2023-24.
    Since 2023-24, after the introduction of NEP, Business Mathematics I and Business Mathematics II are taught as SEC courses for B.Com. semester I and II students respectively and Mathematical Techniques for Competitive Exams and Descriptive Statistics as Multidisciplinary Courses for B.Com. semester I and II students respectively. Business Statistics I and Business Statistics II (VET) are taught as minor papers for B.Com. semester III and IV students respectively from 2024-25.
    There are 02 faculty members in the department of Mathematics and Statistics out of this 01 is full time regular faculty and the other one is lecture basis. 01 faculty member of department has cleared CSIR-NET as well SET exam. 01 faculty has Authored (as main author) a book titled Commercial Arithmetic I (ISBN –978-81-941207-5-9) for B.Com. Semester I students of Goa University. 
    Teachers of department of Mathematics and Statistics are engaged in conducting various activities for students like organizing innovative competitions which involve real life applications of Mathematics. The department also conducts sessions and workshops on Mathematical softwares etc.

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    Session on WolframAplha

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    State Level Workshop on Latex-2023-24

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    Certificate course in Verbal Reasoning -2022-23

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    National Level Webinar on Role of Data Analytics in Actuarial Science -2022-23

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    Session on Gretl 2021-22

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    Talk on Statistical Quality Control 2020-21

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    Poster Making Competition 2018-19

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    Rangoli Competition 2017-18

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    Greeting Card Making Competition 2016-17

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    Poster Making Competition 2015-16

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    Environmental Studies

    The Department offers a Value Added Course (VAC) in Environmental Studies for the Semester I and Semester II students of the College

    Economics.

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    The Department of Economics has been a very dynamic one since its inception in 1972. The faculty is committed to undergraduate education in Economics. The faculty and students have taken keen interest and have always strived towards achieving excellence in both curricular and extracurricular activities. The establishment of the Economics Club (formerly called Economics Association) in 2006-07 has been a major initiative towards building the overall personality of our students. There are, at present, eight teachers in the Department. The faculty of the Department of Economics is actively involved in research. The faculties have presented papers at various state, national and international seminars/conferences and have research publications and books to their credit. Two of the faculty have been awarded Ph.D. and three of them have registered for Ph.D..

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    English.

    The Department of English with the Principal and the IQAC Coordinator
    The Department of English with the Principal and the IQAC Coordinator

    Established in 1972 with the founding of the College, the Department of English has been a cornerstone of literary activities and scholarship. Over the decades, the department has evolved to meet the dynamic needs of higher education, gaining new momentum with the introduction of the three-year integrated B.A. English program in June 2007. This significant development was further strengthened in 2015 with the incorporation of the Entire Six Units of English, offering students an expansive and in-depth curriculum.

    The department is committed to fostering critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication through a diverse range of literary and theoretical engagements. Our faculty members bring expertise in various domains, including Ecocriticism, Ecomedia, Gender Studies and Translation Studies. By integrating contemporary methodologies with traditional literary analysis, we provide students with a well-rounded and intellectually stimulating academic experience.

    Under the aegis of Litswag – The English Association, the Department of English encourages students to explore literature’s intersections with music, pop culture, media, and the environment. We regularly organize workshops, literary festivals, and guest lectures to enrich the academic and creative life of our students.

    Graduates from the department pursue diverse career paths, excelling in academia, content creation, public relations, and corporate communication. Our commitment to language proficiency, literary excellence, and analytical skills ensures that students are well-prepared for both higher education and professional challenges in a globalized world.

    We welcome students passionate about literature, language, and cultural inquiry to join our vibrant learning community and embark on a journey of intellectual discovery.

    Hindi.

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    Konkani.

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      The Department of Konkani was established in the year 1977. The College Offered Three Units at TYBA Level since 2001-2002 While six units at TYBA level from academic year 2002-2003. So far more than two hundred students graduated in Konkani from our College. The graduates of Konkani employed in different fields. Some proceeded for higher education while some employed as teachers, lecturers, linguists, officers, etc.

      Konkani being the people’s language as well as the official language of the state of Goa, there is adequate potential for teaching, creative writing, translation, mass media as well as in administrative services. Konkani language has the potential for use at the national level in view of translation mission and other cultural organizations which deals with Konkani.

      Dr. Cosma Fernandes is the Head of the Department of Konkani. He is an Associate Professor. He has 23 years of teaching experience. He has to his credit Ph.D in Konkani on Konkani Tiatr – A form of Drama. He is Academic Court Member of Goa University and Executive Board Member of Kala Akademy, Goa. He is the recipient of several Awards. He has published Research Papers, Short Stories, and Poetry. He has acted in Tiatr too. He is also a Folk artist.

      Prof. Satyawan Naik is an Assistant Professor. He has 17 years of teaching experience in the Department. He has published a book on street plays entitled Janjag. He has published research papers, short stories, and Poetry. He has served on All India Radio as a news reader. He also worked in Goan news papers as a staff reporter. Presently he is pursuing Ph.D in Konkani.

      Prof. Gorak Sirsat is as Assitant Professor in the Department. He has teaching experience of 10 years. He has written and published short stories, poetry, research articles, and book reviews. He has presented street plays at state level and recited poetry at National level Prof. Tulsi Bhomkar is a Assitant Professor in the department. She has four years of teaching experience.She has received twice research scholarship on the project ‘Lagna Gitanchem Sankalan’ and ‘Lok Kannyanchem Sankalan’ of Goa Konkani akademi. She has published poems and also worked at Goa Doordarshan in news section.

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    Sociology.

    The Department of Sociology was established as a full-fledged department in the year 1981. However, a single paper had been taught since the inception of the college in 1972. The department has five faculty members (three regular, one contract and one lecture basis). We have a total strength of about 250 students. In the year 2016, our college has been recognised as a Research Centre to pursue Ph.D. in the subjects of Sociology. Our department established the Sociology Study Circle in the year 1988. The mission of the study club is to provide up-to-date, useful and marketable knowledge and to expose the students to the world of experience and to imbibe high ethical values among them.

    • To expose the students to the leading sociologists by organising lectures, debates and seminars
    • To relate classroom teaching to the practical realities of society through visits to institutions and organising educational tours.
    • To build self confidence among the students among the students by providing leadership opportunities and a platform to actively participate in inter-class and inter-collegiate activities.

    Our study club has a small managing committee of office-bearers to plan, co-ordinate and execute the activities of the club.

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    NCC

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