In an era prioritizing knowledge creation and applied research for societal development, the Department of Commerce & Management aligns with the philosophy of “Education for Life, Education for a living.” The Ph.D. program applies commerce and management principles to focused research areas. Research management involves theory, program planning, implementation and evaluation, communication, utilization, and special applications. Ph.D. research areas include International Financial Reporting, Strategic Cost Management, Business Forensics, Accounting Information Systems, Audit Technology, Capital Markets-based Accounting Approach, Revenue Management, Entrepreneurship Development, and Business Intelligence. The department actively organizes national and international seminars, conferences, and workshops. Our faculty members, actively engage in global research, publish in Scopus-indexed journals and UGC-accredited journals, bringing dynamic contemporary knowledge to the classroom. These educators are not only teachers but also strategic thinkers, contributing to organizational growth through effective planning. Their structured approach demonstrates foresight and planning capabilities.
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Doctoral programs at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham are designed to develop outstanding educational researchers with a wide range of research skills as well as in-depth knowledge and practical understanding and expertise in their chosen field of educational research.
The number of course-work credits that a doctoral student undertakes is decided by the Doctoral Committee and depends upon the student’s background and intended Ph.D. research area.
Research Methodology and Foundation Course are compulsory courses for all streams.
In addition:
Students entering with an M.A., M.Com., M.F.A., and M.S.W. degree must complete a minimum of 12 credits.
All students have to complete a 3-credit Minor course, i.e., one that falls outside the student’s research area. This course could be from the same school as that of the student (but different department) or it could be from a different school. The credits for the Minor course are included in the above-mentioned course-work credits. When necessary, the Doctoral Committee may prescribe more course-work credits than the minimum number of credits stated above.
In addition to course-work, the doctoral student is expected to carry out creative and scholarly research leading up to the completion of a written Ph.D. Thesis. Doctoral research must result in original and substantial contributions to the chosen specialized field of study. This requires mastery of the literature in the specialized field, and critical thinking and judgment. The student should also relate the field of study to the broader discipline within which the research falls.
In recognition of the substantial nature of Ph.D. thesis work, it will carry 60 credits. Full-time doctoral students shall register for 10-15 credits per semester. Satisfactory progress in thesis work will result in an ‘O’ grade (for ongoing) and unsatisfactory progress will result in an ‘I’ grade (for incomplete), which is to be made up within one semester.
Satisfactory progress will be judged by the Doctoral Committee on the basis of semester wise progress reports submitted by the doctoral student and/or the completion of publishable papers.
All doctoral students must take a Comprehensive Examination after completion of all course-work. The Comprehensive Examination is an oral (in some Schools, a written-cum-oral) examination administered by the Doctoral Committee and examines the course work undergone by the candidate.
After completion of the Comprehensive Examination, every doctoral student is expected to publish one refereed paper a year. These papers should be in a Scopus indexed journal or conference proceedings.
All doctoral students must take a Qualifying Examination. The Qualifying Examination is an oral examination administered by a Qualifying Examination Committee consisting of the Doctoral Committee together with an external expert from a reputed academic or R&D institution in India. The Convener of the Doctoral Committee will be the Convener of the Qualifying Examination Committee.
After advancement to candidacy, all doctoral candidates are required to present two research seminars. The two seminars should be at least six months apart, with the second seminar being held immediately before the submission of the Synopsis
Once the Thesis Advisor and Doctoral Committee are satisfied that the doctoral candidate has completed the required research for the award of the Ph.D. degree and the candidate has published (or has an acceptance of) a refereed Scopus indexed journal paper and has also given the second Open Seminar the candidate is required to submit a written Synopsis to the Doctoral Committee for approval. The Synopsis should include the motivation, significance and main objectives of the research, along with a brief literature survey and a detailed report on the thesis research.
The doctoral candidate should submit the Ph.D. Thesis to the Doctoral Committee normally within six weeks from the date of submission of the Synopsis.
On getting reports from examiners regarding the acceptance of thesis.
Recommendation reports of the doctoral committee and open defense panel.
Faculty at Commerce and Management conducts research in the fields of individual expertise, frequently working alongside research assistants and doctorate students.
Some of the researches being undertaken in the areas of:
Finance:
Corporate Finance and Strategy, Financial Markets and Institutions, Market Microstructure, Behavioral Finance, Agricultural credit societies and Commodity Derivatives.
Marketing:
Green Marketing mix on consumer behavior, Contract Farming in medicinal plant farmers, Organic Products, Buying Behavior, Economic Efficiency of milk production among dairy farmers, Traditional Bamboo handcrafts marketing practices, general marketing behavior, Personality issues in workplace, and branding.
Human Resources:
Work-Life Balance and Work-Family Enrichment, Workplace Diversity and Inclusiveness, Spiritual intelligence in Employee Job Stress, Employee Well-Being Issues, CSR Practices in Indian Organizations, Employee Relations, Employer Branding, Employee Engagement, Technology and Human Interface, Positive organizational behavior.
General Management:
Waste Management, Start-Up policy initiatives in Kerala, Green Banking Practices, Servant Leadership in Teaching, corporate Governance, Supply Chain Management, Technology Management, Back water Tourism and Sustainability.
Placement Details
Students are guided toward placements with highly regarded companies like Deloitte, KPMG, Federal Bank, Cognizant, and other comparable firms after successfully completing the programme. Students are given access to the Vidyamritam Extra Mural Lecture series, an expert lecture series on industrial and societally relevant themes, in order to continuously establish rapport with top management of reputable firms. Additionally, the students receive specific instruction to help them prepare for several competitive tests.
Career Prospectus
Additionally, specialized training is offered to increase students’ aptitude, communicative, and logical skills in order to enhance their professional possibilities. The curriculum and syllabus are created so that students will have a direction for taking competitive exams and aspiring to further education. There is provided specialised training for the UGC NET/JRF qualifying exam.
Department Activities
Every year, the Department of Commerce engages in a number of activities :
Financial Management
Banking and Insurance
Information Entrepreneurship Development
Rural Management
Tourism Management
Human Resources Management
Behavioural Finance
Marketing Management
International Financial Reporting
Strategic Cost Management
Business Forensics
Accounting Information Systems
Audit Technology
Capital Markets-based Accounting Approach
Direct Tax and Indirect Tax
Revenue Management
Business Intelligence
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Dr.Prasanth A P
Assistant Professor,
Department of Commerce & Management
School of Arts, Humanities & Commerce
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Kochi