Highlights of the Department
- The Department of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) at Patna Women’s College (Autonomous) stands as a center of academic excellence, professional competence, and transformative learning. With a clear vision to nurture future ready-ready professionals, the department offers the prestigious B.Com (Hons.) Accounting & Finance, designed to build strong conceptual clarity while aligning with the dynamic demands of the global business environment.
- At its core, the department is committed to delivering a balanced blend of theoretical depth and practical exposure in key areas such as Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Corporate Laws, Finance and Management. This academic rigor is complemented by innovative, career-oriented initiatives, including an Add-on Course in Risk & Insurance Management, enabling students to diversify their professional expertise.
- A distinctive highlight of the department is its Certification Course on Stock Market Analysis, offered in collaboration with the National Stock Exchange Academy Limited (NSE Academy) through a formal MoU. This certification equips students with real-time insights into financial markets, trading mechanisms, and investment strategies, thereby strengthening their industry readiness.
- The department has the Commerce Lab, an experiential learning space that features specialized sections in Banking, Accountancy, Insurance, Foreign Exchange, and Stock Exchange. The lab also has a Commerce Knowledge Hub (Digital Kiosk), providing access to updated academic resources, research inputs, and current financial data, career guidance ,etc., —ensuring that learning remains relevant and future-focused.
- Beyond the classroom, the department fosters a vibrant academic culture through guest lectures, seminars, workshops, webinars, and conferences. Regular career counselling sessions on professional pathways such as ACCA, US CPA, Chartered Accountancy (CA), and Company Secretary (CS), Banking Services, Corporate Positions , guide students in making informed career choices.
- To bridge the gap between academia and industry, students are provided with valuable internship opportunities in reputed organizations, including leading CA and CS firms. Further enriching this exposure, the department organizes an Annual Career Fair, in collaboration with premier institutions such as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). This initiative opens pathways to diverse career opportunities and professional networks.
- The department strongly emphasizes experiential and skill-based learning, encouraging students to engage in industrial visits, group discussions, case studies, mock interviews, role plays, and model-making competitions. Dedicated sessions on soft skills, personality development, and business communication ensure the holistic growth of every learner.
- In addition, international conferences and national-level workshops on themes such as Global Sustainability , Financial Wellness and Integrating Technology in Commerce Education further enhance practical understanding and critical thinking.
- Driven by a commitment to academic excellence, professional training, and value-based education, the Department of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) creates a dynamic and enriching learning environment. It empowers students not only to excel in their careers but also to lead with integrity, adaptability, and a global perspective in an ever-evolving business world.
Teaching Staff
Activities
POWER POINT PRESENTATION COMPETITION
Date : 22/07/2022
NCCMP TRAINING
Date : 11/03/2022 to 15/03/2022
Parent Teachers Meet 2021
Date : 29/11/2021
AD MAD Competetion:
Department of Commerce organised AD MAD Competition on 21st September 2021. Students of Semester V participated in the competition where they exhibited their talent and tried to sell imaginary products like Boom Baam Surf, Chamatkari Chappal, etc through advertisement presented with utmost creativity and madness. The judges for the event were Dr Shahla Yasmin, Dr Ameeta Jaiswal and Dr Shazia Rahman.
On 26th May,2022 the Department of Commerce organised a ‘Digital Awareness Programme’ in Collaboration with Reserve Bank of India, Patna which commenced in Carmel Hall for the students of B. Com Semester II. The Programme was attended by around 150 participants.
The Chief Guest, Mrs. Ranjeeta Chowdhary, DGM, Reserve Bank of India Patna, highlighted on the vital points on awareness about Digital Payment system. The session was followed by the presentation given by Guest of Honour, Shri Arindam Chakraborty, AGM, Reserve Bank of India, Patna. He discussed about various payment mechanism like NEFT, RTGS etc. and other aspects related to Internet banking. He provided an insight of the various types of frauds in Digital space. All the inquisitive queries by the students were answered and resolved by the speaker. The Programme was concluded with an interactive session and Quiz with students on e-Baat.
Department of Commerce organised Slogan Writing Competition to celebrate “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotasav”.
Department of Commerce organised Poster Making Competition on Earth Day 2022 , on the theme – Invest in Planet on 22nd April 2022 for the students of B.Com Semester II to sensitise them about the significance of protection and conservation of our planet earth and it’s environment.
26 groups of students participated in the Competition and exhibited their creativity on posters with strong messages an appeal to protect Planet Earth.
Department of Commerce organises a Guest Lecture on ‘Intellectual Property Rights In E-commerce’ by CA Chirantan Bhattacharya, for the students of B.Com Semester II.
Date:18.02.2022
Time: 10.15 am
Platform: Zoom
Department of Commerce
Organises PowerPoint Presentation on “Gender Sensitisation: Issues and Challenges “, for the students of B.Com Semester VI on 15.02.2022
Department of Commerce organises Parent Teacher Meet for B.Com Semester 3, on 29.11.2021 and Invitation to Parents
Department of Commerce is organising Freshers’ Day for the students of B.Com Semester 1.
Department of Commerce organises Parent Teacher Meet for B.Com Semester 5, on 28.10.2021 and Invitation to Parents
Department of Commerce is organising Parent Teacher Meet for the parents of B.Com Semester I
Date : 25.09.2021
Time : 9.30 am – 1.3
1. Department of Commerce organised ‘Value Based Personality Class’ for BCom Semester 4 Students
2. Department of Commerce organised ‘Value Based Personality Class’ for BCom Semester 2 Students
Department of Commerce organised Online Meeting of Board of Studies.
Date : 25.06.2021
Time :11 am
Department of Commerce is organising a Guest Lecture on ‘ Leadership Challenges In VUCA World’ for the students of Semester 2.
Guest Speaker :
Dr.Sumanta Dutta,
Assistant Professor,
Post Graduate and Research Department of Commerce, St.Xavier’s College
(Autonomous)
University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal.
Department of Commerce Organised One Day Webinar on ‘Gamification of Finance’ for the students of B.Com Semester V. Date:17.06.2021 Time : 11.00am Platform : Zoom
Students of B.Com Semester 2, attended the Live webinar on Share Market by Stock Market Analyst – Mr.V.S.Harsha, MD& CEO, Shine Projects.
Date: 14.06.2021
Poster Presentation was organised by Department of Commerce for Sem 2 on World Environment Day
Online Quiz was organised by Department of Commerce on World Environment Day for students of Semester 5 Date. 05.06.2021
ONLINE GUEST LECTURE ON INDIAN ECONOMIC SCENARIO : AFTERMATH OF COVID19
Date : 18th September , 2020
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f7SUzt-UmzvucR20X_WbnKhP_R5J2Y6S/view?usp=drivesdk
‘Online Quiz’ was organised by Department of Commerce for the students of GE Commerce Sem-4, on 30.06 2020.
‘Online Quiz Series’ was organised by Department of Commerce for Sem 2 Students ( Section A & B) on 29.06.2020.
‘Online Quiz Series’ was organised by Department of Commerce for the students of Sem 4 ( Section A & B) on 28.06.2020.
Departmental Meeting was conducted on Google Meet by Department of Commerce . The agenda of Meeting was-
1. To organise Quiz and other activities for B.Com Students.
2. Allocation of topics of the syllabus of Semester 5.
3. Guidance to students to get ready for Sem End Examination.
leadership webinar by dept. of B.com student.
Department of Commerce organised PPT Competition on the topic – Women’s Rights’ on 04.03.2020 to mark International Women’s Day.
Open Discussion was organised by Department of Commerce on ‘Jal Jeevan Hariyali’….on 03.03.2020.
Parents- Teachers Meet was organised by Department of Commerce for B.com Ist year, in two sessions on 8.02.2020
Coordinator : Mr. Gautam Saurabh
Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Patna Women’s College
Co-cordinator : Ms. Yosha Singh
Assistant Professor, Department of Advertising and Marketing Management (AMM), Patna Women’s College
KAIZEN: COMMERCE AND MANAGEMENT CLUB
Vision :
To cultivate a dynamic community of future leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals in commerce and management by fostering knowledge, innovation, collaboration, and leadership for holistic growth and societal
Mission:
The mission of the club is to provide a dynamic platform for students to deepen their knowledge in commerce and management through workshops, seminars, and inter-college events. It aims to foster collaboration and networking through peer interactions, hackathons, and joint projects, while nurturing leadership skills and a business mindset via real-world experiences. The club also promotes innovation, teamwork, and professional excellence to prepare students for future challenges in academia, industry, and entrepreneurship.
Objectives :
- To provide a platform to the students in such a way that they expand their knowledge and understanding in the field of commerce and management through workshop, seminars, Conferences, Inter College activities.
- To create opportunities for them by establishing network with their peers and engage in collaborative projects through networking, hackathon, Students – led conference etc.
- To encourage and support them by developing their leadership abilities and expand their business mindset by Leadership workshop, Inter college competition, Real world Projects and so on.
List of Events / Activities
| Sl. No. | Name of the Event | Date |
| 1. | Guest Lecture on ‘SIP SAHELI: Empowering Women through Financial Knowledge and Confidence with HDFC, Mutual funds’ | 06.08.2025 |
| 2. | Just a Minute: Extempore Competition on ‘Financial Equality: Key to Women’s Empowerment’ | 28.08.2025 |
| 3. | Student Development Programme on ‘Mental Well-Being & Stress Management’ | 29.08.2025 |
| 4. | Guest Lecture on ‘The Role of Storytelling in Modern Marketing’ | 09.09.2025 |
| 5. | Guest Lecture on ‘Jago Grahak Jago: Risks and Rights in Online Marketing’ on the occasion of National Consumer’s Day | 18.12.2025 |
| 6. | Online Poster Presentation on ‘Decoding Union Budget 2026’ | 09.02.2026 |
| 7. | Online PowerPoint Presentation Competition on ‘Think Like a Grahak: Consumer Rights in Today’s Digital Market’ on the occasion of World Consumer’s Right Day | 15.03.2026 |
