Mr. Mahammad Shahid is the Head of the Department of the Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management. He holds a B.Com. and an M.Com. degree and is also currently pursuing a PhD from the Yenepoya Institute. With over eight years of experience, he has worked at leading academic institutes like the PG Centre of Mangalore University and University First Grade College. Mr. Shahid has presented nine papers at international, national and state-level conferences and seminars. He has also written and published 12 papers in reputed journals. Moreover, he has attended over 55 conferences, workshops, FDPs, and training programs.

Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce

What is the latest program that you are offering in your institute/dept. which will help students outperform and stand apart from the crowd?

In our regular Bachelor of Commerce degree, we are currently offering new specialisations. We have added on International Accounting and Finance, International Management Accounting, Aviation and Logistics, and Finance, Taxation and Auditing. Our students can also choose from Business and Accounting Analytics and a professional version of B.Com. for working individuals.

What are the factors that make this program the best for the students to opt for?

All these B.Com. programme are new age programs completely different from the conventional B.Com. They cover trending topics and subjects in Commerce. Students are also coached in skills that employers look for in graduates. We also make use of case studies and internships to help students practise their classroom learning.

What are some valuable insights into the program that you are offering at your institute/dept.?

The Bachelor of Commerce is a full-time 3+1 years programme that fully complies with the New Education Policy requirements. Students have the option to choose a Certificate in Commerce, Diploma in Commerce, Bachelor's Degree of Commerce (B.Com) or B.com (Hons.) as per the New Education Policy (NEP) guidelines. We have expert faculty who will help the students sharpen their critical thinking, analytic, communication, and leadership skills. We guide students to choose projects and areas that are relevant to the industry. This program focuses on how to apply theory to real-world situations using a variety of methods, including multimedia presentations, seminars, case studies, and visits from prestigious guest speakers.

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How did you train yourself/faculty to deliver this program to the students?

Our faculty members actively engage in research in their areas of expertise. They also attend and organise faculty development programs. These sessions are conducted on curriculum enrichment and development and on the latest trends in education.

How do you tend to build an industry connection with this program?

Our institute often hosts career fairs and workshops where companies and industry professionals come to recruit students. We have a wide network of alumni who help us with internships and updating our curriculum. They are invaluable for us as they help our students with general advice and guidance as well. We also have active MOUs with various Commerce forums that help us in the same regard.

What are the types of projects that the students are working on through this Program?

All of our students must undergo internship based projects. These projects account for hands-on experience and practical skills to work in the industry. These projects are also evaluated for continuous internal assessment (CIA). Our tie-ups and MOUs with companies help us meet this requirement.

What are the benefits and career options after pursuing a B.com course?

Students can work in a number of job roles, depending on their interests and career goals. Some of such roles are Accountant, internal auditor, forensic accountant, compliance officer, business analyst, risk manager, treasurer, insolvency practitioner, business consultant, and chief financial officer, etc. In terms of non-finance roles, our graduates have also worked as Aviation managers, Customer service agents, Baggage handling, Ramp agents, Airport administration, Analyst, Inventory control managers, and Customer service managers. Our top recruiters are PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC), Ernst and Young (EY), Deloitte, KPMG, TATA Communications, Embassy Group, Grant Thornton, Emirates, DHL, FedEx, Indigo, SpiceJet, Safe Express, Amazon, Bluedart, Flipkart, Celebi, and Air Asia.