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The Department of Commerce was founded in the year 1981, with a vision to impart and upgrade knowledge in the field of commerce and accountancy. Established with a vision to empower students through quality education in commerce, the department is committed to fostering a deep understanding of business and accounting principles, values and fair practices. The Department offers Bachelor of Commerce programme to the students from every section of the society and has been conscious towards their holistic development. With a student centric approach, the department conducts regular workshops, guest lectures and co-curricular activities to orient students towards diverse career opportunities and guiding them to participate in research-based events.

Talk on Will for Non-Teaching Staff

13th February 2024, Commerce Department

A gucst talk on inheritance planning organised by the Department of Commerce exclusively for the non-teaching staff to make them aware about the meaning, process, significance and benefits of inheritance planning. The talk was delivered by CA Hiral Shah who is a practising Chartered Accountant and is also a proud alumnus of SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, batch 2004.

Talk on Will

12th February 2024, Commerce Department

A guest talk on inheritance planning organised by the Department of Commerce exclusively for the teaching staff to make them aware about the meaning, process, significance and benefits of inheritance planning. The talk was delivered by CA Hiral Shah who is a practicing Chartered Accountant and is also a proud alumnus of SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, batch 2004.

Talk on Entrepreneurship and Government Schemes

5th August 2023, Commerce Department

A Career Centric Activity exclusively for the third-year students to acquaint them with the concept of entrepreneurship and motivating them to aspire for entrepreneurship as a future option.

World Environment Day Quiz

5th June 2023, Commerce Department

The Department of Commerce organised an Environment Quiz on account of World Environment Day from 5th June 2023 to 8th June, 2023 on digital platform. The quiz was prepared on google form and was circulated among various departments and student groups within College. The quiz consisted of 20 questions, requiring a 60% score by the participants to qualify.

Bulls of Wall Street

2nd February 2023, Commerce Department

The Commerce Association organised Bulls of Wall Street, an inter collegiate investment game consisting of 16 teams to test the knowledge, skills and ability of participants pertaining to stock market, real estate, investment banking and commodities market.

Visit to National Stock Exchange

30th November 2022, Commerce Department

A visit to National Stock Exchange, BKC, Mumbai to create an opportunity for Third Year students to learn about various opportunities in secondary market and develop knowledge with respect to investing in mutual funds. Students understood the concept and working of investments in equity and mutual funds along with tax implications.

Comme-Act

26th November 2022, Commerce Department

A business Dumb Charades event to evaluate students knowledge with and business respect to trade, commerce delivered in the form of acting.

Brand 75+

8th August 2022, Commerce Department

Power Point presentation competition on Indian brands completing 75 years along with Indias 75h year of independence.

SMART Goals for Finance and Marketing Minds

27th July 2022, Commerce Department

A RUSA sponsored activity-based workshop on setting SMART goals with the aim of empowering participants to create well-defined, achievable and measurable objectives that would enhance their personal and professional development.

World Environment Day Quiz

5th June 2022, Commerce Department

The Department of Commerce organised an Environment Quiz on account f World Environment Day from 5th June, 2022 to 10th June, 2022 on digital platform quizzory.in. The quiz was prepared on quizzory form and was circulated among various departments and student groups within College. The quiz consisted of 20 questions, requiring a 60% score by the participants to qualify. The quiz witnessed 5l participants out of which, 48 students qualified and were issued e-certificates.

Alumni Hob Nob

9th December 2021, Commerce Department

An alumni interaction event to bridge the current students with notable alumni to understand academic balance, career preparedness and higher education.

Significance of MIS in Management Decisions

24th November 2021, Commerce Department

The session started with a welcome address by Mrs. Nitya Mahajan, Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, followed by the introduction of the resource person Ms. Sayantika Bhaduri. The workshop was effectively delivered where special insights were given on the concept, uses, techniques, importance and relevance of MIS at corporates and the role played by MIS in bringing ease and order at work. Most of the students found the session to be good, as the resource person had a tremendous amount of knowledge. Most of the students expressed a satisfactory response for the talk. The talk concluded with a question- answer round followed by the formal vote of thanks by CA Avin K Shah.

National Webinar on Transnational Surrogacy Market in India

28th September 2021, Commerce Department

A national webinar on the subject matter of understanding surrogacy in India delivered by Dr. Sheela Suryanarayanan, working as an Associate Professor at the Centre of Womens Studies, University of Hyderabad.

Webinar in Transnational Surrogacy in India

28th September 2021, Commerce Department

A webinar to throw light on understanding India as a market for transnational surrogacy.

Workshop on Managing Money and Investment

25th June 2021, Commerce Department

The session started with a welcome address by Mr. Roy Mathew, Head of the Department, followed by the introduction of the resource person by Mrs. Maria Fernandes. The workshop was divided into 4 sections. In the first session, the speaker discussed Mutual Funds and smart ways to get along with it. The speaker stressed on small SIPs so as to create maximum wealth. In the second session, the speaker spoke about several other ways of investments. Various products like Insurance, Health Insurance, National Pension Scheme, Kisan Vikas Patra, Home Loan, Credit Cards, etc. were discussed. More focus was made to make the participants aware about dos and donts w.rt these products. The session concluded with a question and answer round. CA Avin K Shah proposed the vote of thanks and feedback form link was circulated online. The workshop witnessed a total of 45 participants which included 36 students, 6 teaching staff and 3 non-teaching staff.

World Environment Day Quiz 2022

5th June 2021, Commerce Department

The Department of Commerce organised an Environment Quiz on account World Environment Day from 5th June 2021 to 10th June, 2021 on digital platform. The quiz was prepared on google form and was circulated among various departments and student groups within College. The quiz consisted of 20 questions, requiring a 60% score by the participants to qualify. The quiz consisted of 20 questions, requiring a 60% score by the participants to qualify. The quiz witnessed 101 participants out of which, 93 students qualified and were issued e-certificates.

World Environment Day Quiz

5th June 2021, Commerce Department

An online quiz to test celebrate the occasion of World Environment Day

The Ad Mad Show

11th February 2021, Commerce Department

An intra-collegiate advertisement making competition consisting of 24 participants to test creativity, pursuance, presentation and marketing skills was organized on 11 th February, 2021.

Powerpoint Presentation Competition on Tourism

27th September 2020, Commerce Department

Online PPT Presentation Competition on Tourism was organized to test creativity, presentation skills and geographical understanding of students from all streams on account of World Tourism Day on 27 th September, 2020. The event received 8 participants.

Webinar on How to Navigate the Job Interview after COVID 19

9th June 2020, Commerce Department

Webinar on How to Navigate the Job Interview after COVID 19 was organized to motivate and enlighten third year students for preparing for job interviews in association with IMARTICUS Learning Pvt. Ltd on 9 th June, 2020. 98 students benefited from the event.

World Environment Day Quiz

2nd June 2020, Commerce Department

An online quiz to create awareness and celebrate World Environment Day witnessing participation across India was organized from 2nd June, 2020 to 5th June, 2020. The quiz witnessed 449 participants.

Talk on Application of Biotechnology in Medicine and Healthcare

20th February 2020, Commerce Department

A Talk on Application of Biotechnology in Medicine and Healthcare for 92 students of Second Year B.Com by Mr. Pramod Kamble, Assistant Professor, Department of Bio-technology, SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, (Autonomous)

Workshop on Career Opportunities

7th December 2019, Commerce Department

The Department of Commerce organised a Workshop on “Career Opportunities in Audit, International Taxation in India and Abroad” in association with Financial Planning Academy and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which was benefited by 116 participants.

Symposium on “Dynamics of Financial Systems in the Digital Era”

5th December 2019, Commerce Department

The Department of Commerce organised a One Day Symposium on “Dynamics of Financial Systems in the Digital Era” in association with Financial Planning Academy for students and teachers across Mumbai.

Certificate Programme on “Fundamentals of Capital Market”

16th October 2019, Commerce Department

The Department of Commerce conducted a Certificate Programme on “Fundamentals of Capital Market” certified by Bombay Stock Exchange in association with Finmark Trainers India Pvt. Ltd. in SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Sion (W) from 14th October, 2019 to 16th October, 2019.

The Ad Mad Show

16th September 2019, Commerce Department

The Commerce Association organised The Ad Mad Show, an intra-collegiate advertisement making competition to test creativity, pursuance, presentation and marketing skills of participants.

Team Mania

26th July 2018, Commerce Department

The First event of Commerce Association 18-19 in collaboration with The Value Lab is named 'Team Mania'. Following the Monthly Value of The Value Lab the event was based on the value 'Team Work' and was open to all streams for participation. Team Mania event had 3 rounds and there were 20 teams who had participated.

Commerce Board of Studies Meeting

14th June 2018, Commerce Department

Meeting of the Board of Studies of Commerce under Autonomy for passing syllabus and evaluation pattern.

One Day National Seminar on E-Commerce

1st March 2018, Commerce Department

One Day National Seminar on E-Commerce: Opportunities and Challenges for Indian Business.

Industrial Visit to Sula Vineyards, Nashik

8th February 2018, Commerce Department

An Industrial Visit for the students of B.Com to Sula Vineyards, Nashik, Maharashtra and Saputara, Gujarat from 8th February, 2018 to 10th February, 2018.

Kommers Forschen

15th January 2018, Commerce Department

An inter-collegiate Research Paper Presentation Competition for students on the theme of Digital India.

Talk on Careers in Management

20th July 2017, Commerce Department

The talk was to aware the graduating students about various career opportunities in the field of management.

Food Stall - Visions

6th January 2017, Commerce Department

Food stall set by students towards fund raising for Kawthewadi Project during Visions 2016-17.

Industrial Visit to Silvassa

19th December 2016, Commerce Department

Industrial Visit for Commerce students to Alok Textiles Ltd. and Alpha Packaging Ltd., Silvassa.

Singing Competition

16th December 2016, Commerce Department

Singing Competition was conducted in association with Value Lab on the value of Peace.

Career path to MBA

3rd December 2016, Commerce Department

A session by Prof. Ravikant Kisana, Flame University, Pune on how to pursue MBA programme.

Kommers Forchen

20th September 2016, Commerce Department

An inter-collegiate Research Paper presentation competition during Utkarsha 2016-17 to make students understand the concept of Research Paper Presentation and enhance the culture of Research in them.

FinWiz Financial Quiz

19th September 2016, Commerce Department

An inter-collegiate financial quiz conducted during Utkarsha 2016-17 to keep students abreast about recent happenings in finance, tax and other related aspects across the globe.

Ad Mad Show

3rd August 2016, Commerce Department

A platform for college students to present their skills to the viewers with respect to planning, organizing and preparation of advertisement.

Commerce - Industrial Visit to Arihant Industries Ltd.

20th February 2016, Commerce Department

A one day visit was organized for Third Year B.Com students to a plastic water slide manufacturing company, enabling them to understand basic manufacturing process and costing techniques.

Talk on Demonetization

10th February 2016, Commerce Department

A Talk On Long Term Impacts Of Demonetization On Indian Economy By Prof. Sotiris Tsolacos, University Of Reading, UK

Workshop on creating awareness about Financial Markets

8th February 2016, Commerce Department

Ambition Learning Solutions in association with Bank of Baroda (Baroda Pioneer Mutual Fund) conducted a one day workshop on Creating Awareness about Financial Markets for Future Investors for Commerce students.

Commerce - Investor Awareness Programme

2nd February 2016, Commerce Department

Under the directive of Ministry of Corporate Affairs, The Institute of Cost Accountants of India were invited to conduct a lecture to create general awareness about investment for students and staff. Students were also guided about CMA Programme, a professional course on Cost and Management Accounting.

Commerce - Beginners Guide to Financial Planning by PNB Metlife

28th January 2016, Commerce Department

PNB Metlife conducted a seminar on Financial Planning and basics of money management for students of Commerce Department..

Commerce - Aptitude Test by Pearl Academy

7th January 2016, Commerce Department

An aptitude test was conducted by Pearl Academy for Third Year Degree students to point out their work interest and efficiency level.

Visit to BSE

21st December 2015, Commerce Department

Students of Third Year B.Com were taken to Bombay Stock Exchange to understand its working and operational functions.

Commerce - ICICI Stock Mind Contest

15th December 2015, Commerce Department

Orientation was organized for the students to participate in Stock Mind – 4 Contest organized by ICICI Direct Centre for Financial Learning, which enabled students to practically trade in shares with virtual investment for a period of 7 days.

Commerce - Fund Raising for Chennai Relief

14th December 2015, Commerce Department

Food Stalls were put up by Commerce students and money received by selling food was donated towards Chennai Relief.

Commerce - Expert Lecture on Computers

15th September 2015, Commerce Department

An expert lecture on the domain of computers covering useful technical topics like C Programming and SQL was organized exclusively for Third Year B.Com students.

Commerce - Lecture on Customer Relationship Marketing by IBS

8th August 2015, Commerce Department

Knowledge and quality information along with career scope on the above area was imparted among Third Year B.Com students.

LECTURE ON CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT BY IBS

8th August 2015, Commerce Department

A Talk was arranged for TYBcom students on CRM

orientation to FYBCOM students

7th August 2015, Commerce Department

The students of SYBCom and TYBCom gave a presentation to orient the students admitted to FYBCom

Commerce - F.Y.B.Com Orientation

8th July 2015, Commerce Department

Orientation for First Year B.Com students by students of Second and Third year B.Com.

Mr Avin Kaushik Shah

Personal

Participated in the UGC-sponsored online Refresher course in, Commerce, Accountancy & Management, conducted by UGC HRDC, University of Mumbai from December 28, 2022, to January 10, 2023.

Mr Avin Kaushik Shah

Personal

Successfully completed the course work on Research Methodology organised by Research Promotion Committee from 6th Feb 2023 to 11th Feb 2023 with 100% in Final evaluation

Mr Avin Kaushik Shah

Personal

Completed one week online Short Term Program on E-Content Development and MOOCs organised by the HRDC ,University of Hyderabad from 13th March to 18th March 2023.

Mr Krishnan Ramchandran

Co-curricular

Invited at SIES College of Commerce and Economics, Sion (E) for judging a business model game Battalions Battle during their literary fest Buddhi.

Mr Krishnan Ramchandran

Personal

Successfully Completed Online Certification Course On Google Analytics - Beginner Level from Google Analytics Academy on 2nd April, 2020.

Mr Krishnan Ramchandran

Personal

Delivered a Guest Lecture for the Third Year BMM students of SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce on Ratio Analysis in Financial Management on 27th February, 2020.

Mr Krishnan Ramchandran

Personal

Won 1 st Prize in inter-collegiate Research Meet and Poster Presentation Competition “Jignyasa 2019-2020, under Commerce PG Category organised by SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Sion (W), Mumbai on 8th January, 2020.

Mr Krishnan Ramchandran

Personal

Won 1 st Prize in inter-collegiate Research Meet and Poster Presentation Competition “Jignyasa 2019-2020, under Commerce PG Category organised by SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Sion (W), Mumbai on 8th January, 2020.

Mr Avin Kaushik Shah

Personal

Member of Board of Studies in Accountancy of Smt.MMP Shah Womens College of Arts & Commerce ,SNDT University,Mumbai for a period June 2019 to May 2022

Mr Krishnan Ramchandran

Personal

Successfully completed Online Certification Course on Fundamentals of Digital Marketing by Google in October 2017.

Mr Krishnan Ramchandran

Personal

Successfully completed Diploma in Project Management from Alison Massive Open Online Coaching in October 2017.

Mr Avin Kaushik Shah

Co-curricular

Delivered a Guest Lecture for T.Y.B.Com students of Smt MMP Shah Womens College of Arts Sceince & Commerce,SNDT University ,Mumbai on 2nd February 2018 on the topic of Corporate Auditing

Mr Krishnan Ramchandran

Guest Lecture

Called to deliver an Expert Guidance lecture on Direct Taxation for Third Year B.Com (A&F) students at Sree Narayana Guru College of Commerce, Chembur.

Mr Krishnan Ramchandran

Co-curricular

Invited as a Judge for Street Play Competition organized by Gurukul College of Commerce, Ghatkopar during their Annual Fest - Flame.

Mr Krishnan Ramchandran

Talk

Invited to deliver a talk on NSS and Motivation during NSS Residential Camp of Gurukul College of Commerce, Ghatkopar at Ganeshpuri Village, Thane, on 14th Dec 2016.

Mr Avin Kaushik Shah

Personal

Participated in RUSA sponsored Refresher Course in E-Commerce & E-Business conducted from December 26,2016 to January 14,2017 by UGC HRDC ,University of Mumbai and obtained Grade A

Mrs Maria John Fernandes

Personal

Member of the Mumbai University Examination Vigilance Squad for the year 2017

Mr Avin Kaushik Shah

Co-curricular

Delivered a Guest Lecture on Jainism: Its Philosophy and Practice on 5th August 2016 for the students of SYBA History for the paper on Ancient India at the Department of History

Mr Avin Kaushik Shah

Personal

completed orientation programme conducted by the ugc:hrdc saurashtra university, rajkot,gujarat held from 29.2.2016 to 27.3.2016 and secured a grade.

Ms Nitya Rajendrakumar Mahajan

Personal

Appointed as Chairperson of question paper setting committee for the subject Financial Statement Analysis for BBA year II sem III final examination (2015-16) at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

Ms Nitya Rajendrakumar Mahajan

Personal

Appointed as Moderator for the subject Financial Statement Analysis of final examination of BBA year II semester III (2015-16) at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

Ms Nitya Rajendrakumar Mahajan

Co-curricular

Co-ordinated the conduct of Stock Mind Contest - ICICI Direct Centre for Financial Learning for degree college students of all faculties

Ms Nitya Rajendrakumar Mahajan

Co-curricular

Organized visit to Bombay Stock Exchange for TYBCom students on 21/12/15

Ms Nitya Rajendrakumar Mahajan

Personal

Completed and submitted a minor research project (No.234 - Mumbai University grant Rs.30,000) titled An Exploratory Study of Consumers Brand Choice of Mobile Phones in response to their awareness of social and environmental commitment of companies on July 28, 2015 as Principal Investigator

Ms Nitya Rajendrakumar Mahajan

Personal

Completed and submitted a minor research project (No.234 - Mumbai University grant Rs.30,000) titled An Exploratory Study of Consumers Brand Choice of Mobile Phones in response to their awareness of social and environmental commitment of companies on July 28, 2015 as Principal Investigator

Mr Krishnan Ramchandran

Personal

Successfully mentored students for pursuing Principles of Human Resource Management through NPTEL, IIT.

Mrs Maria John Fernandes

Personal

1. Organised a Quest Lecture on Waste Management in Mumbai by Ms Reshni Joshi- Co-ordinator of NGO - Stree Mukti Sangathan on 6th Feb 2016 for FYBCOM students.

Mrs Maria John Fernandes

Personal

.Appointed for Revaluation for FYBCOM Foundation Course of semester II on 25th June 2015 at SIWS college Wadala

Mrs Maria John Fernandes

Personal

Appointed as Moderator of FYBCOM/BSC Foundation course of semester 1 on 8th Dec 2015.at SIWS college Wadala

Mrs Maria John Fernandes

Personal

Appointed as Moderator of FYBCOM/BSC Foundation course of semester III on 31th MARCH 2016 at SIWS college Wadala

Mrs Maria John Fernandes

Personal

Appointed for .Revaluation of FYBCOM Foundation Course of semester II on 29th April 2016. at M L Dahanukar college Vile Parle

Mr Avin Kaushik Shah

Personal

Conducted a one day Workshop on E-Filing of Income Tax returns for the Noj-Teaching Staff of SIES College of Arts Science and Commerce on 19th August 2018

Third Prize Winner in Power Lifting Tournament

23rd December 2023

Siddharth Beniwal, FYBCom student, won the third prize in “Men’s Powerlifting Competition organised by the University of Mumbai in December 2023.

Winner

12th December 2023

Dhruv Mohandas, SYBCom student, won the third prize in Kiran Festival organised by KC College, Mumbai in December, 2023.

First Prize in Call of Duty

27th October 2023

Kuldeep Singh, SYBCom student, won the first prize in Call of Duty (COD) at INNOV8 Fest organised by H. R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai in October 2023.

Third Prize Winner

1st July 2023

Aditya Keshav Sura, SYBCom student, won the third prize at the National Level “Men’s Seniors and Master’s Kickboxing Championship organised by the Punjab Kickboxing Association in July 2023.

First Prize in Group Singing

4th March 2023

Rosalinemary, SYBCom student, won the first prize in Group Singing Competition organised by G.N.Khalsa College in February 2024.

First Prize Winner and Best Contingent Leader

24th February 2023

Ali Imran Alam, SYBCom student, won the first prize in Reel Making Competition and also bagged the best CL award at SM Shetty College, Powai in February 2024.

Third Prize Winner in Dual Singing

4th February 2023

Rosalinemary,SYBCom student, won the third prize in Dual Singing Competition organised by Jai Hind College in February 2024.

Second Prize in Quiz Competition

20th March 2022

Ms. Fiza Khan (FYBCOM) won second prize in Quiz Competition during Utkranti Fest organised by Wilson College in March 2022.

Second Prize Winner in Poster Making Competition

19th March 2022

Ms. Vaishnavi Sharma (SYBCOM) won second prize in poster making competition during Utkranti Fest organised by Wilson College in March 2022.

Third Prize Winner in Essay Writing Competition

1st December 2021

Ms. Vaishnavi Sharma (FYBCOM) won third prize in Essay Writing Competition organised by Valia CL College in December 2021.

2nd Prize in Classical Solo Dance

7th February 2017

Participated and stood Second in Classical Solo Dance Competition organized by Mahatma Education Societys Pillai Group of Institution during their Annual Festival - Algeria.

badminton doubles and singles

24th December 2016

Mr Ashish Nair of FYBCOM B won 2nd prize in the event conducted at Ruia College

Poster Making for Annual Literary Festival Utkarsha 2016-17

19th September 2016

The students of the Commerce Department secured Second position in making and displaying promotional posters of various events to be conducted by Department and Association all around the college.

FINACC Esploro Presentado

6th August 2016

Roshni Nair of TYBCOM A won a second prize in paper presentation at the event organised by R.A.Podar College of Commerce & Economics,Matunga

1st Prize

2nd January 2016

Mohimtule Tazim Habibullah - FYBCOM participated and won in 400 mtrs Running Race during annual Athletic Meet held by SIES College of Arts, Science amd Commerce.

2nd Prize in 4 X 100 mtrs Relay Race (Men)

2nd January 2016

Mohimtule Tazim Habibullah - FYBCOM Participated And Won In 4 X 100 Mtrs Relay Race During Annual Athletic Meet Held By SIES College Of Arts, Science Amd Commerce.

ESPLORO PRESENTADO OF THE FINANCE FEST OF PODAR

28th August 2015

Prakyath Shetty - SYBCOM won 1st Prize in Research Paper Presentation Competition organized by R.A. Podar during Finacc 2015

2nd Prize in Presentation on the topic of Forensic Accounting

1st August 2015

Ms. Jayshree Raju from SYBCOM participated and won in the Intercollegiate Students Seminar organized by Finance and Accountancy Association of Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College, Ghatkopar.

2nd Prize in Presentation on the topic of Forensic Accounting

1st August 2015

Ms. Lakshmipriya Pillai from SYBCOM participated and won in the Intercollegiate Students Seminar organized by Finance and Accountancy Association of Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College, Ghatkopar.

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