Department of Commerce, University of Delhi

To emerge as a centre of excellence and provide leadership in the field of commerce and business education and research.

To develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and values through dynamic and interactive methods of learning and grooming students into highly competent professional managers capable of shaping management practices in future.

The Department of Commerce, University of Delhi, was formally established as a distinct academic entity in 1967 and is housed within the iconic campus of the Delhi School of Economics (DSE). Over the decades, the Department has consistently adapted to the evolving academic and socio-economic landscape of India, exploring new frontiers in knowledge creation, policy interface, and technological innovation in the field of commerce and business education.

In its illustrious journey spanning over five decades, the Department has played a pioneering role in reshaping commerce education in India, aligning it with national priorities and global developments. It takes pride in being India’s premier institution for curriculum development, teaching, and research in the discipline of commerce. The Department’s consistent commitment to academic excellence was internationally acknowledged in 2017, its Golden Jubilee year, when it was ranked 1st in India and 85th in Asia by the Times Higher Education Rankings.

At the core of its academic offerings lies the flagship postgraduate programme – Master of Commerce (M.Com.). This rigorous two-year full-time programme continues to serve as the bedrock for advanced learning, research, and academic leadership in commerce. It offers a strong foundation not only for academic careers but also for managerial, consulting, entrepreneurial, and public policy roles. The course is highly respected across academia and industry, and its alumni occupy leadership positions across the globe in sectors spanning education, business, government, and international organisations.

In keeping with the dynamic needs of a rapidly changing economy, the Department has expanded its academic horizon by offering three specialised MBA programmes, viz., MBA in International Business, MBA in Human Resource Development, and MBA in Business Analytics. These programmes are meticulously designed to address emerging industry needs, incorporating cutting-edge technological tools, data-driven decision-making, and global best practices, while remaining rooted in the Indian economic and business context. The MBA in Business Analytics, in particular, reflects the Department’s commitment to integrating technology and analytics into management education, responding to the growing importance of AI, big data, and digital transformation in India’s development journey.

Through its academic and research initiatives, the Department of Commerce continues to contribute meaningfully to India’s knowledge economy, fostering a generation of scholars and professionals who are equipped to address complex challenges and create impactful solutions in both national and global settings.

The Faculty of Commerce and Business was established in 1993, bringing together the Department of Commerce and the Department of Financial Studies under a unified academic structure. This integration aimed to promote excellence in interdisciplinary teaching, research, and professional education across the fields of business, finance, and management. The Faculty pioneered innovative programmes such as the Master of Finance and Control (MFC), which set benchmarks in financial education and was later reorganized as MBA (Financial Management). In 2019, the Faculty was reconstituted as a single-department faculty, consolidating its focus under the Department of Commerce. This restructuring enhanced academic collaboration and strengthened its contribution to contemporary business education. Upholding the Delhi School of Economics tradition of intellectual pursuit, the Faculty continues to nurture capable professionals and leaders for the global business environment.