Department of Commerce Course at Manipal The Department of Commerce was established on August 1, 2007 with the launch of its

niche programme, BBM (e-Banking & Finance). The University started the department with the objective of imparting education along with training and research, focused on developing credible and competent professionals for banking and financial sectors in India and abroad. The University approved two courses, BBM (Financial Markets) and BBM (Professional). BBM (Financial Markets) was introduced in the academic year 2011 and BBM (professional) in 2011. From the academic year 2013-14, the Department will introduce BBM (Logistics and Supply Chain) and M.Com (Logistics and Supply chain). For these programmes, apart from classroom learning, students will also be given practical exposure through frequent industry interactions and internship with reputed banks and financial institutions. The curriculum has been designed by a distinguished team of faculty members combining academic excellence and real world experience with dedication and commitment. The outcome of this effort can be seen in the form of placements in reputed investment banks, financial services organizations, consultancies and commercial banks in India and abroad. The following infrastructure facilities support the teaching -learning process, State of Art classrooms with Audio Visual facility. Fully Fledged Computer Lab with internet facility. Departmental and Central library facilities with study /discussion rooms. The department has attracted students from more than 16 countries and from all parts of India The Department also attracts Diploma/Advanced Diploma holders in the area of Commerce and Management to join our BBM Programmes through Lateral Entry. The students will be directly admitted to the Second Year (III Sem). BBM (e-Banking & Finance): The Course is titled Bachelor of Business Management [e-Banking & Finance] and is abbreviated as BBM (e-Banking & Finance). BBM (Financial Markets): The Course is titled Bachelor of Business Management [Financial Markets] and is abbreviated as BBM (Financial Markets). BBM (Professional):

The Course is titled Bachelor of Business Management [Professional] and is abbreviated as BBM (Professional). Duration: The course is of 3 years spread over 6 semesters. Each semester will have sixteen weeks of course work plus two examination weeks. BBM (Logistics & Supply Chain): The Course is titled Bachelor of Business Management [Logistics & Supply Chain] and is abbreviated as BBM (Logistics & Supply Chain). This course will develop knowledge, skills and competencies in the field of logistics and supply chain management which is a niche area in todays growing economy which will assist in managing of resources, processes and people. MCom (Logistics and Supply Chain): The Course is titled Bachelor of Master of Commerce [Logistics & Supply Chain] and is abbreviated as MCom (Logistics & Supply Chain). The objective of this program is to develop graduates who intend to assume leadership positions in supply chain management and manufacturing & service operations management, and contribute to the competitiveness of firms operating in the global, dynamic, 21st century market-place. First of its kind Post Graduate programme in India.