Collaborations


St. Joseph’s College of Commerce has paved the way for International exchange programmes through its International twinning initiatives, Cultural Exchange and Summer Abroad Programmes. These programmes are an enriching and refining experience at many levels. They steer personal and professional development among students by kindling creative ideas, strengthening relationships and instilling cultural sensitivity. In recognition of the said objectives, the Institution has collaborated with Swansea University -UK, Kobe College -Japan, Eastern Institute of Technology - New Zealand, Seattle University, Concordia College – New York, FIGS – France, MUST – Malaysia, Women in Tech - Maldives and MAHSA, Malaysia. However, this year being VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain , complex and Ambiguous) because of pandemic Covid-19, most of the programmes took halt for some time and were rerouted to online platforms in line with the Government notifications. The partnerships, opportunities and interactions took place through online mode to ensure uninterrupted quality learning.


Swansea University is a research driven institute that thrives on exploration and discovery. It shares a profusion of values with St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, such as its emphatic drive to provide top- notch education to its students. Over the past few years the college has established a strong relationship with Swansea in terms of academic twinning and cultural exchange programmes. This initiative seeks to explore the possibility of developing collaborative and mutually beneficial activities. Undergraduate students of St. Joseph’s College of Commerce have been participating in this 1 + 2 -year twinning programme since 2010.

Kobe College is an Institution of higher learning for women in the field of liberal arts and sciences. As an initiative to establish the educational tie- up, Kobe College has signed up into a cultural exchange programme with St. Joseph’s College of Commerce in the year 2010. Every year both the Institutions host a 10-day cultural exchange programme which includes lectures on the global economy, social conditions, communicative language classes, workshop on traditional crafts and, visit historical places and industries. During the Kobe College visit at SJCC in the year 2019, it was proposed from Prof. Kitagawa to continue the exchange programme in alternate years commencing from 2021.

The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers a wide array of over 130 qualifications from certificate and diploma to degree and postgraduate level. A Twinning Programme with one plus two-year (one-year study in India and two years in New Zealand) is available for St Joseph’s College of Commerce students.

Seattle University (SU) is a Jesuit Catholic university in the northwestern United States, located in the First Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. SU is the largest independent university in the Northwest US, with over 7,500 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programmes within eight schools, and is one of 28- member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. St. Joseph’s College of Commerce has signed a MoU with Seattle University to encourage direct contact and collaboration among students, faculty and staff in the areas of research, teaching, organizing of conferences, lectures and seminars. This collaboration will benefit the students and staff of both the institutions.

Concordia College is located in Bronxville, NY, a picturesque suburban village in Westchester County, just 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of New York City. It is a Christian higher education community of learning where mutual respect flourishes, responsibility is developed and reverence for God is cultivated so that students can pursue lives of passion, purpose and service. Concordia's cultural activities draw thousands of visitors a year: through film and concert series, lectures, and major art exhibitions, authors, artists and thought leaders enrich the lives our students and our community.

SJCC signed an MOU with Concordia College, New York for 2+1 year twinning programme for undergraduate degree. Upon successful completion of the academic programme of study the students will be conferred a degree by Concordia College, NY.

In its formative years, MUST was fully assisted and supported by MIT, a world- renowned university noted for its education and research in advanced science and technology. Malaysia University of Science and Technology emulates world class method of teaching and learning which encourages creativity, analytical thinking, problem-solving, innovation and team- building. These are qualities that have been proven to be successful in producing entrepreneurial leadership in technology and business.

MUST also nurtures a research-driven culture in all fields of expertise to ensure depth of understanding and confidence in facing practical problems. The world class model has been the impetus of the MUST culture that is vibrant, innovative and purposive to our local environment.

A MoU was signed with Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) on 6th August, 2018 with an intention of exploring possibilities of offering study programs, opportunities of   faculty   exchange, study tours and partnering in research initiatives.

SJCC signed a MoU with France International Graduate Schools (FIGS) on 14th December 2018 with agreement to cooperate and collaborate in areas of  joint  research and publication, resource sharing, study programs, faculty and student exchange and mutual participation in conferences, lectures and seminars.

Malaysian Allied Health Sciences Academy (MAHSA) was founded in 2004 by Professor Tan Sri Dr. Hj. Mohamed Haniffa who is the Pro-Chancellor, and Executive Chairman of MAHSA Group. MAHSA University is awarded ONLINE UNIVERSITY by the Ministry of Education. The vision of the university involves the creation of a stronghold academic excellence in the fields of Medicine, Biosciences, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Nursing, Business, Finance, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, and Engineering in the South-East Asian region. Moving into the second decade of the 21st Century, MAHSA envisions to lead Research and Innovation in the areas of its expertise that is driven by the demands and capabilities of IR4.0 as shown in the outcomes of its past research initiatives.

MoA was signed with MAHSA in the academic year 2020-21. The purpose of signing MOA with MAHSA University is to develop cooperation and promote mutual understanding along with excellence in practice based education, research and Knowledge exchange between the parties. Also in coming academic years, both the institutions agreed to promote cultural, educational and scientific cooperation through interactive platforms such as lecture and seminar series, research work, publication and exchange programmes for students.

Women In Tech Maldives (Women in Techmv) is a non-profit organisation working to inspire, empower and celebrate women in Science and Technology. Women In Tech Maldives aim to accelerate the growth of women in science and technology by creating opportunities that foster innovation and build the community. SJCC signed an MoU with Women In Tech Maldives (Women in Techmv) and the purpose is to actively and regularly organize several awareness programs, workshops and events which are designed around women empowerment. The maiden collaborative event of the affiliations in this academic year is the International Webinar Talk Series on “Sustainable Development Goals”.

Founded in 1897, MBS offers French and International talent, the training of an internationally recognised French Management School. A committed and inclusive management school, MBS (Montpellier Business School) trains the forerunners of a sustainable economic transition. SJCC has signed a MoU with Montpellier Business School on 13th March 2023 and a progression agreement on 31 st  May 2023.