Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence and one of India’s premier academic and research institutions, has announced the transformation of its Department of Commerce into the Manipal School of Commerce and Economics (MSCE) — marking a significant step in its strategic growth and educational evolution.

Established in 2007 with a single programme in e-Banking and Finance, the Department has expanded over 18 years to offer a wide spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in commerce and economics. This transformation into MSCE reflects MAHE’s commitment to building a future-ready academic ecosystem aligned with global standards and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Speaking on the transition, the Incharge Director of MSCE remarked, “This was the need of the hour. MSCE is now better positioned to equip students with contemporary skills, research acumen, and industry relevance.”

MSCE currently offers an array of specialised programmes including B.Com. in Capital Markets, Fintech & Data Analytics, Business Process Management, and a BBA with 11 specialisations such as Logistics, Sports Management, and Family Business. Postgraduate options include M.Com. (Fintech and Analytics), M.Sc. in Health Economics, Financial Economics, and Business Analytics, as well as an MA in Digital and Creative Marketing.

All programmes are industry-aligned and include mandatory internships, with additional opportunities for international study through partnerships with universities such as Deakin University (Australia), University of New South Wales (Australia), Rennes School of Business (France), and Wright State University (USA).

MSCE is also bolstering its research profile, with over 40 Ph.D. faculty members supervising scholars in commerce, economics, and healthcare. Bloomberg Terminals and other advanced resources support research initiatives, contributing to high-impact publications and academic output.

In addition to academic rigour, MSCE encourages practical learning through national events like Concendo, its flagship student-led management fest, which offers experiential learning, leadership development, and real-world problem-solving.

With strong placement records in firms like EY, Deloitte, KPMG, and Standard Chartered, MSCE graduates are well-positioned for success. Looking ahead, the school aspires to be among India’s top 10 commerce and economics institutions, as ranked by NIRF, within the next decade.

This transformation underscores MAHE’s long-term vision of nurturing globally competent professionals equipped with both analytical and managerial capabilities for the evolving global economy.

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