Commerce

In a changing world, commerce as a study branch offers attractive prospects to aspiring students. It opens further career possibilities in Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accountancy, Company Secretary and Law.

The Commerce Department at mLAC has been ranked as among the top 50 colleges of Commerce in India and among the top 10 in Bangalore city by India Today Nielsen Survey. It is a pioneer in establishment of Business lab in Bangalore University. With Qualified & Dedicated Staff, the department has a sustained association with ICSSR and FKCCI in organizing national level conferences. It has been able to attract and create vibrant student community through innovative teaching methods and recognized research centre.

Programs Offered:

  • UG: B.Com.
  • PG: M.Com
  • B. Voc.: Data and Web Analytics
  • Add-on course: Entrepreneurship Development
B.Com Faculty
Name Qualification Designation Specialization
Sushama Bavle M.Com, M.Phil, (Ph.D) Associate Professor Accounting, Taxation, Finance
& Entrepreneurship Development
Manjula Shekar M.Com( MBA) Assistant Professor Banking, Finance &
Entrepreneurship Development
Deepa K M.Com Assistant Professor Accounting & Taxation
Nanditha Prabhu M.Com, NET Assistant Professor Finance
Shwetha I K M.Com Assistant Professor Accounting & Taxation
Chaithra S R M.Com, NET Assistant Professor Accounting & Taxation
Megha Shilpa R M.Com Assistant Professor Accounting & Taxation
Balaji M M.Com (Ph.D) Assistant Professor Accounting & Taxation
Devika Rani M.Com Assistant Professor Accounting & Taxation
Suvarna M.Com Assistant Professor Accounts & Finance
Ashwini B R M.Com Assistant Professor Accounts & Finance
B.Voc. Faculty
Name Qualification Designation Specialization
Shubha Gaikwad M.Com, M.Phil, (MBA) Assistant Professor Human Resource
Mark John M.Com Visiting Faculty Senior Trainer, iStar Skill Development Pvt. Ltd Management, Accounting, Finance
Shruthy V BSc, CA Visiting Faculty Trainer, iStar Skill Development Pvt. Ltd Statistics, Accounts
Sai Krishna B C.A Visiting Faculty Senior Trainer, iStar Skill Development Pvt. Ltd Statistics, Accounts, Finance
Dr. Hema Vaidyanathan PhD Visiting Faculty Head of Content Development, iStar Skill Development Pvt. Ltd Communication, Management
Anup Ghosh MBA Visiting Faculty Senior Trainer, iStar Skill Development Pvt. Ltd Marketing, Retail, Banking
Dr. Anupama Ghosh PhD Visiting Faculty Senior Trainer, iStar Skill Development Pvt. Ltd Marketing, Retail, Management
Sreeraman Vaidyanathan MBA Visiting Faculty Director, iStar Skill Development Pvt. Ltd Management, Retail, Finance
Shilpa G B.E. Visiting Faculty Sr. Trainer, iStar Skill Development Pvt. Ltd Programming, IT
Vinay G B.E. Visiting Faculty Sr. Trainer, iStar Skill Development Pvt. Ltd Programming, IT
M.Com. Faculty
Name Qualification Designation Specialization
Dr. T K Srinath M.Com, MBA, M.Phil, Ph.D Associate Professor Accounting & Marketing
Aparna Bhirangi M.Com, M.Phil, (Ph.D) Assistant Professor Accounting, Taxation, Marketing &
Entrepreneurship Development.
M Balasubramanian B.Com., L.L.B., ACS, AICWA Visiting Faculty Accounting & Taxation
S Ramachandra M.Sc., (Statistics) Visiting Faculty Statistics
H N Raghavendra M.Com Visiting Faculty Finance, Statistics & Law
Tuhin Banerjee B.E., MBA, (Ph.D) Visiting Faculty Finance
Arvind Reddy M. Sc, MBA, M. Phil, PGDCA, HDSE Visiting Faculty E- Commerce
Senior Visiting Faculty
Name Qualification Area of Research
M. Balasubramanian B.Com., L.L.B., ACS, AICWA Accounting & Taxation
S. Ramachandra M.Sc., (Statistics) Statistics
H N Raghavendra M.Com Finance, Statistics & Law
Tuhin Banerjee B.E., MBA, (Ph.D) Finance
Arvind Reddy M. Sc, MBA, M. Phil, PGDCA, HDSE E- Commerce
  • Initiate industry sponsored projects for students
  • Enable faculty knowledge enrichment program
  • Facilitate digital learning environment
  • Enhance community development initiatives
  • Ensure faculty enrollment for doctoral degree
  • Initiate major research projects through research centre
Name Title of the Paper Journal
(National/International)
ISBN/ISSN
Sushama Bavle Role of Innovative Practices in the
Growth of Women Entrepreneurs:
Case Studies in Belgaum District
KHOJ – Journal of Indian Management Research
Practices I International Research
Conference Special Issue 2015 Pg. 272 - 280
ISSN: 0976 - 8262
Sushama Bavle Women Entrepreneurship towards Women Empowerment in India: Plan Initiatives Southern Economist, Vol. 54, No.3, Pg. 11 – 16 ISSN: 0038 - 404
Sushama Bavle Rural Women Entrepreneurship towards Economic and Social Sustenance in Rural India – A Study in Bangalore & Belgaum Rural Districts International Journal of Business and Administration Research Review ISSN : 2347 – 856X ISSN: 2348 – 0653 (Impact Factor 0.314)
Sushama Bavle Rural Women Entrepreneurship towards Inclusive Economic Growth SJCC Management Research Review, Vol. 2, No. 1 ISSN: 2249-4359
Manjula Shekar Microcredit : A Sustainable Approach to Inclusive Growth MITS International Journal of Business Research ISSN:2349-1709
Manjula Shekar Rural Women Entrepreneurship towards Economic and Social Sustenance in Rural India – A Study in Bangalore & Belgaum Rural Districts International Journal of Business and Administration Research Review ISSN – 2347 – 856X ISSN – 2348 – 0653 (Impact Factor 0.314)
Manjula Shekar Rural Women Entrepreneurship towards Inclusive Economic Growth SJCC Management Research Review, Vol. 2, No. 1 ISSN: 2249-4359
Aparna Bhirangi Small Retailers Achieving Competitive Advantage Through Innovative Services KHOJ: Journal of Indian Management Research and Practices ISSN:0976 - 8262
Aparna Bhirangi Unorganised Retailers’: Creating Value Through Service Innovation MITS International Journal of Business Research ISSN:2349-1709
Aparna Bhirangi FDI in Multi Brand Retail and Growth of Unorganised Retailers Southern Economist, Vol.54, No.3, Pg. 33-38 ISSN:0038-4046
SHGs Intervention : A Keystone for Rural Women Entrepreneurship DevelopmentSelf-Help Groups: A Cornerstone for Women Empowerment
Name Title of the Research Paper Research Awards
Sushama Bavle Rural Women Entrepreneurship towards Economic and Social Sustenance in Rural India – A Study in Bangalore & Belgaum Rural Districts Best paper award for paper presentation in International Conference at JyothiNivas College in 2015
Manjula Shekar Rural Women Entrepreneurship towards Economic and Social Sustenance in Rural India : A Study in Bangalore and Belgaum Rural Districts Best paper award for paper presentation in International Conference at Jyothi Nivas College in 2015
Manjula Shekar Rural Finance : A Mechanism to sustain Rural Women Entrepreneurship in the Changing Global Scenario Best paper award for paper presentation in National Seminar at Christ University in 2013
Manjula Shekar Microfinance Schemes : An Initiative for Rural Women Entrepreneurship Best paper award for paper presentation in National Seminar at Sambhram Academy of Management Studies in 2013
Manjula Shekar SHGs: A Tool for Inclusive Growth Best paper award for paper presentation in International Conference at Seshadripuram First Grade College in 2013
Manjula Shekar Best paper award for paper presentation in National Seminar at Seshadripuram First Grade College in 2012
Manjula Shekar Self Help Groups : A Cornerstone for Women Empowerment Best paper award for paper presentation in National Seminar at Malleswaram Ladies Association in 2010
Aparna Bhirangi Small Retailers Achieving Competitive Advantage Through Innovative Services” Best paper award for paper presentation in International Research Conference at MIT School of Management, Pune in 2015
Shubha Gaikwad SHGs :A Tool for Inclusive Growth Best paper award for paper presentation in International Conference at Seshadripuram First Grade College in 2013
Shubha Gaikwad Microfinance Schemes: An initiative for Rural Women Entrepreneurship Best paper award for paper presentation in National Seminar at School of Management, Sambhram Academy of Management Studies in 2013
Shubha Gaikwad
Best paper award for paper presentation in State Level Seminar at Malleswaram Ladies’ Association in 2010
Chaithra S R Human Resource Accounting practices and its impact on economic decision Best paper award for paper presentation on Emerging trends in commerce and management, at International Conference in 2015 at Queen Mary’s College, Chennai