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Department of Applied Economics & Commerce
![]() Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar Chancellor |
![]() Prof (Dr.) Girish Kumar Choudhary Vice Chancellor |
![]() Dr. Nagendra Kumar Jha Head and Director |
Introduction Although undergraduate course in Commerce in Bihar started as early as in the year 1942, facilities for Post-graduate teaching (M.Com) in this subject were not available in the State till the establishment of this Department in the year 1951. As a result of persistent public demand, this Department was established for Post-Graduate teaching in Commerce. The Department was put under the charge of Dr. B.R. Mishra, M.A., Phd. (London); D.Sc. Economics (London) who took over as the Founder Professor and Head of the Department on July 25, 1951.
Vision of the Department Envision to provide excellent value based commerce education coined with innovation and quality research.
Mission of the Department The mission of the Department of Applied Economics and Commerce is the procurement of knowledge with diversity and to prepare the students community to improve, grow and develop with such knowledge.Our purpose is to educate the student with the advanced knowledge in the area of commerce, trade, industry and business highlighting the guaranteed career growth among the students in tune with the highly competitive job market scenario of 21st century.
COURSES CONDUCTED :
1. Master of Commerce (M.Com.)
2. Master of Business Administration (MBA) and
3. Master of Finance and Control (M.F.C.)
MBA @ A Glance
Apart from imparting M.Com. Course, the Department also offers MBA Degree through its Management Programme which is one of the most prestigious courses run by the Patna University. The MBA Course offers a two-year comprehensive course designed to provide a sound foundation for understanding the complexities of modern business and to equip the students with analysis tools required for scientific decision-making in all the important function areas of business such as FINANCE, MARKETING & HUMAN RESOURCE.
Placement guidance is available for all the students after successful completion of their respective courses.