It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Commerce, School of Commerce and Management Studies, Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP).
Established in 2023, the Department aspires to emerge as a centre of excellence in commerce education, research, entrepreneurship, innovation, and professional development. Our vision is to nurture socially responsible, ethically grounded, skilled, and globally competent individuals who can contribute significantly to the advancement of business, industry, and society.
The department has a profoundly knowledgeable, qualified blend of young and experienced faculty with diverse areas of specialization. We are committed to holistic development of the students and provide quality education by integrating strong conceptual foundations through experiential learning, professional competencies, and research-oriented approach across the diverse domains of commerce and its allied disciplines, including accounting, finance, taxation, trade, international business, and entrepreneurship.
At present, the department offers Bachelor of Commerce (Honours/ Honours with Research), Master of Commerce, and Ph.D. in Commerce. These programmes are designed in alignment with the principles of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and provide the facility of credit transfer, multiple entry and exit options, flexible choice-based credit system, inter-disciplinary approach as well as blend of theory and practicals. Our academic approach places a strong emphasis on skill development at every level of learning. We prioritize skill development at every stage of the teaching-learning process. Our research programmes provide a stimulating environment for scholars to pursue high-quality, interdisciplinary, and socially relevant research, and prepare them for careers in academia, industry, consultancy, training, and policy-oriented research.
The department recognizes that bridging the gap between academia and industry is essential for preparing students for the dynamic and evolving world of work. Accordingly, the department has strong collaboration with industries, professional bodies, financial institutions, entrepreneurs, academic institutions, and other stakeholders. Through internships, live projects, industry interactions, expert lectures, workshops, and experiential learning activities, we aim to provide students with meaningful opportunities to connect classroom learning with real-world business practices.
As the department continues to grow, we remain committed to develop a vibrant academic ecosystem that integrates knowledge, skills, research, innovation, and industry engagement. I warmly invite business leaders, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, alumni, academic collaborators, NGOs, prospective students, and research scholars to join us in this journey of academic excellence.
Prof. (Dr.) Chaman Lal
Professor
