Dr. Lankapalli Bullayya College

PROFILE

The Master of Commerce (M. Com.) is a highly sought-after, career-oriented professional programme offered at the postgraduate level. Established in 2018 and affiliated with Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, this two-year course provides in-depth knowledge of key functional areas of commerce, including economics, capital, revenue, trade, taxes, market demands, and opportunities. It also introduces advanced topics in multinational commerce, accounting, finance, marketing, and project management. 

Programme Highlights

• • Year of Establishment: 2018
  • Affiliation: Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
  • Student Intake: 40 (convener quota), 8 (management quota)
  • Admission Criteria: A degree in commerce and a qualifying rank in APPGCET (Andhra Pradesh Postgraduate Common Entrance Test)
  • Course Duration: 2 years (full-time)
  • Programme Pattern: 4 semesters

Scope

Graduates of the M. Com. programme have a broad range of career opportunities across various sectors. The rigorous training provided in accounting, taxation, banking, and finance equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue roles in corporate management, financial services, and consulting firms. Graduates may find positions as financial analysts, accountants, auditors, tax consultants, banking professionals, or investment advisors. The entrepreneurial skills imparted through the programme also provide a solid foundation for those seeking to start their own businesses. Additionally, the programme prepares graduates for academic and research careers, providing them with a pathway to further studies or roles in education.

Pedagogy

The department fosters strong teacher-student relationships to create an enhanced learning environment. Regular seminars, workshops, and guest lectures by industry professionals are organised to provide students with exposure to real-world business practices. Teaching methodologies include case studies, role plays, presentations, discussions, debates, and activities focused on current affairs. Alongside coursework, students receive training in skills development, including soft skills, communication skills, analytical skills, Tally, GST, and various online examinations. The programme also integrates activities designed to cultivate leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Distinctive Features of the Programme

1. Intensive Curriculum: Bridging the gap between theory and practice

2. Electives: Specialisations in accounting, taxation, and banking finance

3. Current Affairs, Journal Club, and Activity Hours

4. Six-week Industrial Summer Internship

Programme Objectives

• • To provide systematic and rigorous training in banking and accountancy-related disciplines.
  • To develop students' conceptual, applied, and research skills for effective problem-solving and decision-making in both routine and specialised activities.
  • To enable graduates to apply frameworks and tools for informed decision-making in professional settings.
  • To empower students to make positive contributions to commerce, trade, and industry, particularly within a national context.
  • To support graduates with entrepreneurial aspirations in initiating and building their own ventures.

Journal Club

The Journal Club is a vibrant hub of activities that helps students stay informed about current global trends and pressing issues. Every alternate week, discussions, debates, presentations, and workshops are conducted, allowing students to develop confidence, assertiveness, and the ability to articulate ideas clearly and effectively.

Industrial Visits

Periodic industrial visits, organised under the guidance of facilitators, help students gain practical insights into the operations of various companies. Industries visited include renowned organisations such as BHEL, Visakha Steel Plant, and Visakhapatnam Port Trust, providing students with a clear understanding of the functionality and processes of these entities.