The Changing Face of Commerce Education

Discusses the fundamental shift in commerce education. It examines the contemporary changes happening in commerce studies in India, the future possibilities of commerce, and market demands, based on the curriculum-pedagogy experiments taking place at Christ University, Bengaluru. Along with this, it also explains how a project called ‘Suraksha Chakra,’ implemented with the participation of students and teachers from Christ University, transformed into a new learning initiative by enrolling all families in Chakkittappara Grama Panchayat, Kozhikode district, in a life insurance scheme.

Dr. Rishikesh K.B., Assistant Professor in the Commerce Department at Christ University, speaks with Dr. Biju Toms, Director, School of Commerce , Finance and Accountancy Christ University, Bangalore.


Summary: The fundamental shift in commerce education, Dr. Rishikesh K.B speaks with Dr. Biju Toms. Examines the contemporary changes happening in commerce studies in India.


Dr. Biju Toms

Director, School of Commerce , Finance and Accountancy Christ University, Bangalore. Dr. Biju Toms has over 35 years of experience as an education evangelist and business transformation leader. Dr. Biju established the Department of Professional Studies at Christ University. Under his leadership, the department has integrated programs in collaboration with 15 professional qualification bodies. He is also an advisor for the Karnataka State Government's Start-Up Funding Initiative. He has trained over 1500 students in financial literacy, recognized by RBI and SEBI. His research includes a paper on talent strategy in the International Journal of Systematic Innovation.

Dr. Rishikesh K.B.

Assistant Professor in the Commerce Department at Christ University, Bengaluru. An alumnus of the Delhi School of Economics. Currently, he serves as the President of the International Goodwill Society of India, Kerala. He is an executive member of the Indian Economic Association and a life member of multiple professional bodies. His work includes SCOPUS-indexed and UGC Care articles, case studies, and conference presentations.

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