Department of PG Studies and Research in Commerce
With the objective of imparting quality education in the discipline of Commerce to the student community, Kuvempu University has established the Department of Post-Graduate Studies and Research in Commerce in June 2006. The Department has started offering M.Com programme from 2006-07. Further, the Department is offering Ph.D programme. Besides the Professor, eight guest lecturers are working in the Department. The Department regularly conducts seminars and workshop for the benefit of students and others besides the special lecture programmes arranged for the benefit of the students.
Vision Statement
The Department shall strive to become a Centre of Excellence in research and in developing the students for variety of challenging careers in all fields of the economy thereby contributing to the prosperity and development of the country.
Mission & Goals
The Department aims to provide a sustained interactive educational environment for students with emphasis on intensive academic activities coupled with adequate practical exposure through careful and systematic study of modern business and economy, and by pursuing both basic and applied research.
Core Values
- Life-long Learning
- Value-adding Research
- Accessibility and Affordability
- Collaboration and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusiveness
- Participatory Leadership
Chairman
Prof. S Venkatesh
Year of Establishment
2006 (June)
Address
Department of PG Studies & Research in CommerceKuvempu University
Jnanasahyadri, Shankaraghatta-577451
Shimoga Dist., Karnataka State, INDIA +91(0)8282-256301 08282-256262 commerce@kuvempu.ac.in
Teaching Faculty of Commerce in Kuvempu University
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Prof. S Venkatesh Professor and Chairman
Qualification:M.Com., Ph.D,
Area of Specialisation: Accounting and Finance -
Dr. RAGHUNANDAN G Faculty Member
Qualification:MBA., NET., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Area of Specialisation: Marketing -
Mr. Naveen L Guest Lecturer
Qualification:,
Area of Specialisation: -
Dr. Heena Tabasum Faculty Member
Qualification: M.COM,. Ph.D.,
Area of Specialisation: Accounting and Taxation -
Mr. Somashekhar T.H Guest Lecturer
Qualification:,
Area of Specialisation: -
Ms. Vidya Ghanti Guest Lecturer
Qualification:MBA, NET,
Area of Specialisation: Human Resource Management -
Ms. Soundarya N shet Guest Lecturer
Qualification:M.com,
Area of Specialisation: Accounting and Finance -
Ms. Vinutha N U Guest Lecturer
Qualification:M.com, NET,
Area of Specialisation: Accounting and Taxation -
Mr. Santhosh C.H Guest Lecturer
Qualification:,
Area of Specialisation: -
Mrs. Rachana B.S Guest Lecturer
Qualification:,
Area of Specialisation:
Research Project of Commerce in Kuvempu University
| Sl No | Title | Funding Agency | Principal Investigator | Co-Investigator | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Study of Commercial Viability of State Road Transport Corporations in India | University Grants Commission | Prof. J. Madegowda | - | 6 | Completed; Report is published Himalaya Publishing House |
| 1 | An Evaluation of Projects of Karnataka Urban infrastructure development Project in Karnataka | University Grants Commission | Dr. S. Venkatesh | 0 | 0 | Completed |
| Sl No | Faculty | Name of the Supervisor | Name of the Ph.D. Scholar with Aadhaar number/Photo ID | Mode of Ph.D. | Registration Number | Date of Registration | Research Topic | Likely date of completion of Ph.D | Availing Fellowship | Funding Agency of Fellowship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commerce | Prof. Madegowda J | Maruthi Kumar H | Part Time | 03 | 2012-02-15 | A Study of Corporate social Responsibility Reporting Practices in India | 2018-02-15 | NO | NA |
| 2 | Commerce | Prof. Madegowda J | Vijaya B | Part Time | 05 | 2012-02-15 | A Study of Higher Education Institutions in India with special reference to Financial Management | 2018-02-15 | NO | NA |
| 3 | Commerce | Prof. Madegowda J | Krupa V.D | Part Time | 09 | 2012-02-15 | Working of Micro Financial Institutions in Karnataka with special reference to financial performance | 2018-02-15 | NO | NA |
| 4 | Commerce | Prof. S Venkatesh | Anusha Nadiger | Part Time | 111/13-07-2022 | 2022-07-13 | Retrospect and Prospects of Successful Women Entrepreneurs of Karnataka: A Study | 2026-07-13 | NO | No |
| 5 | Commerce | Prof. Madegowda J | Pakeerappa B. Ani | Part Time | 112 | 2014-12-06 | Management of Working Capital in Co-Operative Spinning Mills in Karnataka | 2018-12-06 | NO | NA |
| 6 | Commerce | Prof. Madegowda J | Pakeerappa B. Ani | Part Time | 112 | 0000-00-00 | Management of Working Capital in Co-Operative Spinning Mills in Karnataka | 0000-00-00 | NO | no |
| 7 | Commerce | Prof. S Venkatesh | Rudramuni P B | Full Time | 112/13-07-2022 | 2022-07-13 | Performance Evaluation of Crop Insurance Schemes - A Case Study of Chitradurga District | 2025-07-13 | YES | OBC |
| 8 | Commerce | Prof. Madegowda J | Ramesh L | Part Time | 13 | 2013-12-25 | A Study of Environmental Accounting Practices in Selected Indian Companies | 2017-12-25 | NO | NA |
| 9 | Commerce | Prof. Madegowda J | Ramesh L | Part Time | 13 | 0000-00-00 | A Study of Environmental Accounting Practices in Selected Indian Companies | 0000-00-00 | NO | Not applicable |
| 10 | Commerce | Prof. Madegowda J | Ganesh HN Pai | Part Time | 240 | 2016-02-26 | Management of Non-performing asset - A comparative study selected public and private sectors banks in India | 2020-02-26 | NO | NA |
| 11 | Commerce | Prof. Madegowda J | Ganesh HN Pai | Part Time | 240 | 0000-00-00 | Management of Non-performing asset A comparative study selected public and private sectors banks in India | 0000-00-00 | NO | Not applicable |
| 12 | Commerce | Prof. Madegowda J | Shabarish N | Part Time | 241 | 2016-01-29 | A study impact of asymmetric information about volatility on option pricing and trading | 2020-01-29 | NO | NA |
| 13 | Commerce | Prof. Madegowda J | Shabarish N | Part Time | 241 | 0000-00-00 | A Study of Impact of Asymmetric Information about Volatility on Option Pricing and Trading | 0000-00-00 | NO | Not applicable |
| 14 | Commerce | Prof. S Venkatesh | Megha H U | Full Time | 549 | 2020-02-11 | Financial Literacy and Retirement Planning among Teaching Faculties: A Study of Selected Universities in Karnataka | 2023-02-11 | NO | no |
| 15 | Commerce | Prof. S Venkatesh | Abhijith S Jain | Part Time | 551 | 2020-02-11 | Influence of Financial Literacy and Behavioural Biases on Chit Fund Investors with Special Reference to Bangalore City | 2024-02-11 | NO | no |
| 16 | Commerce | Prof. S Venkatesh | Shruthi R | Full Time | 557 | 2020-11-04 | An Evaluation of Pension Schemes of Organized and Unorganized Sectors - A Case Study of Selected Pension Schemes in Karnataka | 2023-11-04 | NO | no |
| 17 | Commerce | Prof. Madegowda J | Anael Simon Mshindo | Part Time | 69 | 2014-04-29 | Asset Liability Management - A Comparative Study of Selected Indian and Tanzanian Banks | 2018-02-09 | NO | NA |
| 18 | Commerce | Prof. Madegowda J | Anael Simon Mshindo | Part Time | 69 | 0000-00-00 | Asset Liability Management A Comparative Study of Selected Indian and Tanzanian Banks | 0000-00-00 | NO | Not applicable |
| 19 | Commerce | Prof. Madegowda J | Kalavathi K | Part Time | 734 | 2010-12-19 | A Study of IFRS with special refernce to convergence of Indian Accounting Standards with IFRS | 2017-12-19 | NO | NA |
| 20 | Commerce | Prof. S Venkatesh | Manju B | Part Time | 892/ 27-08-2021 | 2021-08-27 | Environmental Accounting Practices in BMTC: A Descriptive Study | 2025-08-27 | NO | No |
| 21 | Commerce | Prof. S Venkatesh | Thrishul G S | Part Time | 893/27-08-2021 | 2021-08-27 | Behavioural Finance and Investment Decisions - A Case Study of Mutual Fund Investors of Karnataka | 2025-08-27 | NO | No |