UoK - Department of Commerce: Introduction

The Department of Commerce University of Karachi has been instrumental in providing candidates with thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles of commerce and business. The B.S. four years and M.Com program are structured on team based learning, class presentations, case studies, field research reports and other reference materials, to combine academic theory with practical problems, seminars and workshops on current economic and business issues are also organized in the Department. These methods of study not only provide excel in personal development but also prepare the students to accept future challenges in the fast growing corporate world. It is for these reasons that our M. Com degree holders have been well received by the national and international commercial concerns.

Message From The Chairperson

The Department of Commerce has been imparting quality and research oriented business education since 1974. No one can deny that an educational institution is known because of the academic activities of its teachers and other members.

To keep pace with the dynamic world of business and business education, the department of commerce is accelerating in both ways, one, the department is expanding in its educational program by introducing B.S. four year program. The department had also started B.Com (Hons) in the year 2004 for the first time in its history, which is now replaced by B.S. four year program. Another development is bringing about a change in its curriculum, which is in compliance with the international education system. Now the department of commerce has all those courses which are well demanded in the business world, the students are capable of acquiring good jobs both at national and international level, they are well equipped with all those disciplines which are the need of the day. Degree Conferred personalities of the department in the discipline of Finance, Accounts, Management, Marketing and Banking are well received by corporate sector today and enjoy the privilege of being highest academic degree holder in the field of Commerce

The peculiarity of Department education policy is the promotion of “OUT OF THE BOX” thinking in students that enable them to be the Business leaders of tomorrow, this approach also leads students towards their targeted job market and make their way clear towards the destination of professionalism.

Academic year is divided into two semesters based on classroom lectures, research work, presentations and report writing etc. GPA evaluation system is there to grade student in such a way that they are accepted internationally. Minimum CGPA requirement to obtain the degree is 2.45.

I appreciate the sincere efforts of the faculty members and the other office bearers who have played a vital role in uplifting the standard of the Department of Commerce. The main pillars of the department are its strong values and a clear focus on its mission. I also pray to Almighty Allah for further progress of the department.