Anticipating the importance of commerce education in the years to come the management of Kuriakose Elias College believed that the college must have its contribution in meeting the demands of the business and industrial world and decided to start commerce education in the college. Since its inception, the Department of Commerce has consistently stood out as one of the college’s premier departments. The journey began in 1981 with the establishment of the pre-degree commerce group, which quickly gained traction with 80 students. Building on this success, the department expanded in 1982 to offer a full-fledged B.Com. Degree programme, initially enrolling 34 students under the guidance of Prof. A.J. Mani and Prof. M. George Sebastian. In 1983, Prof. J. John assumed leadership as the founder and head of the department. Subsequently, in 1984, the department attained postgraduate status, offering the M.Com. programme to 15 students following approval from the University of Kerala. Over the years, the department has been fortunate to have the guidance of numerous distinguished faculty members, ensuring a legacy of academic excellence. Additionally, the Department of Commerce has expanded its offerings to include various certificate courses, such as the UGC-approved NSQF Organic Farming Course introduced in 2019, further solidifying its commitment to providing relevant and innovative education in the field of commerce.

The department has always strived to excel in its academic pursuit. Having bagged more than 25 University Ranks to date, the outstanding performance of the Department is engraved in letters of gold in the annals of the college. Even when the department has been hailed for its academic orientation, it has not failed to nurture the plethora of talents displayed by the students.  The students of the Department have also excelled in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. They have won several prizes and Championships at various inter-collegiate fests and competitions over the years.  The students of the Department brought laurels to the college by becoming Champions/Runners up in various inter-collegiate and state-level competitions/fests. Our students have also brought laurels to our department by bagging prizes at University and National Level Youth Festivals and Sports Competitions.

 The Department has produced a good number of Cost Accountants, Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries and executives who adorn top positions in reputed organizations. The Department aspires to rush forward and rise to greater heights in the coming years.

VISION

Our vision is to cultivate a dynamic community of commerce students who embody innovation, integrity, and excellence. Empowered with advanced knowledge and entrepreneurial skills, they will emerge as visionary leaders, revolutionizing industries, driving economic growth, and creating a sustainable and inclusive future for all.

MISSION

To provide a dynamic learning environment that nurtures analytical thinking, entrepreneurial skills, and ethical values, empowering commerce students to excel in their careers and moulding them to be competent, committed, research oriented and socially responsible citizens for the development of the society.

Programmes

B.Com. (Computer Applications)

M.Com. (Finance and Taxation)

B.Com. (Hons.) – Finance and Taxation & Marketing