Microsoft Excel applications were taught with focus on financial functions such as NPV, IRR, CAGR, PV, and MIRR, along with logical and lookup functions like IF, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, and MATCH. The workshop also covered What-If analysis tools, data referencing, budgeting and forecasting techniques, and statistical tools including mean, standard deviation, Chi-square, ANOVA, correlation, and regression for financial and business data analysis.

Concepts of positive psychology and emotional well-being were explored through activities focused on gratitude, kindness, forgiveness, and mindfulness. The program emphasized emotional awareness, positive thinking, teamwork, communication, and building healthy interpersonal relationships for personal growth.

Contemporary issues in commerce and business were discussed through research presentations on themes such as financial inclusion, digital transformation in banking, sustainability practices, corporate governance, taxation reforms, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies in business. The conference emphasized research-driven learning, academic dialogue, and critical analysis of current developments in the business environment.

Sangam 2025, along with the Teacher’s Day celebration, was held on 2nd September 2025 at the SJCL Hall. The programme featured cultural highlights such as Thiruvathira, multilingual songs, a cake-cutting ceremony for faculty, and a fun-filled musical chair game for teachers. Students participated in entertaining activities like Bread Biting, Needle and Thread, Lemon and Spoon, Sundariky Pottuthodal, and Candle Lighting Race. The event also showcased solo and group dance performances, ending with outdoor games. The day was filled with culture, gratitude, and joyful 02memories

Internship and career readiness were addressed through guidance on resume building, interview preparation, and developing professional confidence. Topics also included financial management using budgeting strategies, workplace laws and employee rights, and understanding personality traits through psychometric assessments for effective teamwork and career development.

The lecture dealt with various aspects of investing in the stock market, the risks, returns and also provided a comparison with the other investment avenues available in the market. The event also included an activity where students had to pick up stocks from the given list based on various market capitalization and analyse their growth over a period of time.

Research methodology was explained with focus on identifying research problems, conducting literature reviews, selecting research designs, and maintaining academic integrity. The program also covered questionnaire design, sampling techniques, and statistical tools such as hypothesis testing, t-tests, chi-square tests, and ANOVA. Guidance was provided on research paper writing and converting dissertations into journal articles.

The Independence Day Outreach Programme organized for the first-year M.Com students was a meaningful initiative aimed at promoting social responsibility, community engagement, and national values among students. Through interaction with local communities and participation in outreach activities, students gained valuable experiential learning beyond the classroom. The programme encouraged teamwork, empathy, leadership, and civic awareness while fostering a sense of respect for cultural diversity and social contribution. Overall, the outreach activity served as a platform for students to develop a deeper understanding of community life and the importance of responsible citizenship.

The Summer Internship and Teaching Practice Programme was organized to provide postgraduate students with practical exposure to both corporate and academic environments through experiential learning. The initiative helped students apply theoretical concepts in real-world settings while developing professional skills, communication abilities, workplace ethics, and adaptability. Through internships and teaching practice assignments, students gained valuable insights into organisational functioning, professional responsibilities, and career expectations, thereby enhancing their confidence and overall career readiness.

Econometrics research and modelling using SPSS was explained with practical guidance on conducting secondary research and analysing data. Topics included exporting data from Excel to SPSS, coding and scaling variables, and applying statistical tools such as t-tests, ANOVA, regression analysis, and scatter plots. Guidance was also provided on interpreting outputs and understanding econometric data analysis.

Aarambh is an annual intra-class cultural fest that provides a vibrant platform for students to showcase their talents across a wide range of creative and competitive events. It brings together activities such as music, dance, fashion, art, gaming, and media-based competitions, encouraging participation, collaboration, and healthy competition. Each edition of the fest is built around a unique theme, adding a creative identity and enhancing the overall experience. Aarambh not only highlights artistic expression and innovation but also fosters teamwork, leadership, and camaraderie among students. Overall, it stands as a dynamic celebration of talent, creativity, and student spirit, making it a highly anticipated and memorable event.

The Bembala Rural Exposure Camp at Nelamangala involved 120 postgraduate students in community service, cultural exchange, and environmental initiatives. Activities included removing invasive weeds, painting murals at a village school, sanitation drives, brick-making, and interactive sessions with villagers on agriculture and rural challenges. Students also organized cultural programs with skits, folk dances, and awareness messages, alongside distributing stationery to children. Reflection sessions, meditation, and campus cleanliness drives concluded the camp. The four-day program fostered empathy, teamwork, leadership, and social responsibility, offering students a transformative experience of rural life and sustainable living.

The Session mainly focused on the economics of crime. It deals with the human behaviour and the incentives which provokes theme to commit the crimes. Further the session also suggested how state intervention, laws and moral behaviour can prevent crimes.

A national-level online quiz on financial literacy conducted across the day by Ms. Himani Lath, SEBI Smart Trainer and NISM resource person. The department qualified for the region-wise round under the Postgraduate Category, with two students nominated to represent the institution. 177 participants took part, comprising 116 postgraduate and 61 undergraduate students.

The Dissertation Presentation is a comprehensive academic evaluation that marks the culmination of a student’s research journey. It provides a platform to present and defend research work, showcasing skills in analysis, methodology, and critical thinking. Students are assessed on their subject knowledge, presentation abilities, and the relevance of their findings, while also engaging in discussions that test their understanding and ability to justify their research.

Research on sustainable business practices was presented with focus on themes such as ESG reporting, impact investing, circular economy models, green HR practices, sustainable consumer behavior, ethical leadership, and climate-resilient operations. The colloquium emphasized aligning commerce and business strategies with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promoting responsible and sustainable business development

The Corporate Internship Viva Voce is an evaluation process that assesses the practical skills and knowledge gained during internships. Students present their roles, responsibilities, and key learnings, demonstrating their ability to apply theoretical concepts to real-world situations. The assessment focuses on competencies such as analysis, interpretation, and reporting, while also encouraging reflection on their overall professional experience.

SANGHARSH 2026, organized by the Masterminds Association of the Post Graduate Department of Commerce at St. Joseph’s College of Commerce under the guidance of Dr. Komal A. Dave, was held on 10th and 11th February 2026. The event featured THINK TANK, FINBIZZA, and BID & BALANCE, designed to test students’ knowledge of finance, economics, and current affairs. Through interactive quiz and strategy-based formats, the event encouraged critical thinking, teamwork, and practical application of academic concepts.

Key highlights of the Union Budget 2026–27 were explained with focus on taxation policies, savings incentives, investment opportunities, and their impact on personal finance. The session also discussed the broader economic outlook, including the budget’s influence on growth, employment, and financial planning.

SAMVAAD 2026 – Youth Parliament was organized to provide students with experiential learning in parliamentary functioning. The event featured oath-taking, obituary reference, question hour, debates on the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and new laws, resolution voting, and certificate distribution, fostering democratic awareness, legal understanding, and essential leadership and communication skills.

Artificial Intelligence in financial systems was discussed with focus on machine learning, NLP, large language models, and data-driven decision-making in finance and accounting. The program also covered AI applications in financial analysis, automation, risk assessment, and research, along with ethical governance, data privacy, regulatory challenges, and the role of explainable AI in financial decision-making.

Concepts and exam strategies for UGC NET Paper 1 and Paper 2 were explained with focus on understanding the exam structure, solving previous year question papers, and improving speed and accuracy. Key areas included data interpretation, reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning, and logical reasoning, along with practice tests and discussion of problem-solving techniques to strengthen exam preparation.

Research paper writing was explained with focus on preparing the abstract, introduction, literature review, and framing research questions and objectives. The workshop also covered research methodology, data analysis, presentation of findings, and preparing conclusions, along with proper referencing and citation using APA guidelines.

INFERNO 2025, the flagship business event organized by The Mavericks’ Association, was an engaging platform that blended strategy, creativity, and teamwork. Through dynamic events like the Business Escape Room Challenge, Meme Market, and BIZ-WHIZ, first-year postgraduate students showcased their problem-solving, marketing, and business acumen while enhancing their leadership, communication, and analytical skills. The event truly ignited young minds and celebrated the spirit of innovation and collaboration.

Held in collaboration with the ICMAI Bengaluru Chapter, the conclave examined how AI moves from experimentation to real-world business application, through a keynote by Ms. Poornima Madhava of ICMAI and a panel discussion emphasising human oversight, ethics and continuous skill development. 243 participants attended.

Dr. Ganasoundari, Founder and Managing Director of Rehoboth Academic Services, covered research paper structure, quality criteria, academic writing, the responsible use of AI, citation, referencing and plagiarism, equipping first-year students to draft and publish research papers ethically. 87 students attended.

First- and second-year M.Com students celebrated Indian culture through ethnic attire, dance performances and games including Dance Chinese Whisper, Lemon and Spoon and Tug of War, fostering teamwork and camaraderie. 190 students took part.

An orientation on the mandatory Semester IV corporate internship, covering eligible internship areas, the approval workflow, documentation, report structure, evaluation and viva voce, ahead of the internship window from 2 November 2026 to 10 March 2027. 28 students attended.

A briefing on the Semester IV corporate internship covering approval steps, attendance and monitoring norms, the internship report format, the evaluation framework and key deadlines through March 2027. 38 students attended.

A three-day residential extension activity in North Karnataka — Vijayapura, Sindagi and Raichur — giving second-year students direct exposure to rural communities and their social and economic realities. Participant count to be confirmed.

A preparatory briefing for second-year students ahead of the Rural Outreach Camp, covering camp structure, expectations and social intervention areas. Participant count to be confirmed.

Mr. Satyabrata Rout, Co-Founder of Teknosolv, covered shortcuts and techniques for cubes, mixtures and allegations, permutations and combinations, and number and word formation, strengthening quantitative aptitude and examination readiness. 110 students attended.

A three-day bootcamp for second-year M.Com (International Business) and (Financial Analysis) students covering interview planning, workplace etiquette, the transition from academia to industry, psychological readiness and the corporate leadership ladder. 70 students attended.

A six-day programme in collaboration with the SJCC Research Centre covering research design, literature review, sampling, questionnaire design, statistical analysis in SPSS and Excel, academic writing, publication ethics and journal selection, concluding with research proposal presentations and an assessment. 47 students attended.

First-year students of all three M.Com programmes marked Independence Day with the students of three government schools in Bengaluru — Arekempanahalli in Jayanagar, Moulana Azad Model School in Ashok Nagar, and Shanthi Nagar — as part of the Bembala Social Outreach Programme. Participant count to be confirmed.

First-year M.Com (International Business) students observed warehouse and logistics operations, including goods receipt, goods receipt notes, warehouse management systems, inventory and dispatch, connecting classroom concepts to supply chain practice. 27 students attended.

Mr. Ishaan Pai, Lead Financial Analyst at Berrywise.ai, led a practical demonstration of collaborating with AI systems for research, development and analysis, with emphasis on responsible use. 30 students attended.

A comprehensive overview of continuous internal assessment, grading, evaluation procedures and the online computer-based evaluation system, delivered by the Controller of Examinations. 98 students attended.

Second-year students welcomed the incoming batch with cultural performances and competitions — Pitch Perfect, The Class Show and Beyond the Mask — concluding with a DJ session. 140 students took part.

Mr. Sivaraam K. R., Software Engineer at Knodtec Solutions Pvt. Ltd., explored the transformative role of AI in business decision-making, automation and innovation across industries, closing with an interactive discussion on real-world applications. 68 second-year students attended.

An interactive counselling-awareness session for first-year students addressing common misconceptions, confidentiality and the services offered by the Samagra Counselling Centre. 85 students attended.

An introduction to the SWAYAM-NPTEL platform, its registration and certification process and the courses available, encouraging credit-linked online learning and skill development. 94 students attended.

An introduction for first-year PGD students to the programme curriculum, weekly schedule, assessment pattern and career relevance, with addresses from the Principal and the Registrar. 90 students attended.

An introduction to the placement process for first-year students, covering eligibility (a minimum 6.5 CGPA), the stages of recruitment and career opportunities across banking, finance, analytics and allied sectors. 97 students attended.

Preparation for the placement season, with guidance on recruiter expectations, compensation, employability skills and the two-week Employment Training Programme. 90 students attended.

A live demonstration of the ERP portal — attendance, timetables, continuous internal assessment, results, fee payment and the Linways V4 app — alongside institutional guidelines on discipline and conduct. 103 students attended.

A case-study based session on academic pressure and career uncertainty, building awareness of emotional well-being and resilience and introducing the services of the Samagra Counselling Centre. 91 students attended.

An introduction to the Bembala Outreach Programme, its vision, mandatory outreach hours and the Rural Exposure Camp, concluding with a video presentation and an open question-and-answer session. 103 students attended.

A briefing for second-year students on the structure of the Bembala Outreach Programme, the revised guide-allocation method and the social intervention areas, ahead of the Rural Exposure Camp. 98 students attended.

An introduction to the two open elective courses — Environmental Management and International Human Resource Management — covering syllabus, outcomes and career relevance to help students choose their elective. 103 students attended.

A five-day crash course covering logical and mathematical reasoning, teaching aptitude, banking and financial institutions, and business environment, preparing students for the UGC-NET examination. 24 students attended.

A general orientation opening with prayer and lamp-lighting, followed by addresses from the Principal, Registrar, Vice Principal and Head of the Department, and concluding with class-mentor sessions for both years. 175 students attended.

A student guidance session inaugurating the UGC-NET crash course. Senior second-year M.Com peer mentors shared the examination pattern, eligibility requirements, preparation strategies and career opportunities including JRF and Assistant Professorship. 24 students attended.