The government feels that the present curriculum is not enough to equip students with job skills required in the corporate sector. The students will be taught how to improve soft skills and lay emphasis on tapping opportunities in banking, retail management and human resources in these labs. "We held a brain-storming session with the heads of Commerce departments, deans of universities and representatives of Indian Commerce Association to discuss about the changes needed in the Commerce courses. As part of reforms in Commerce courses, we have decided to set up Commerce labs in all colleges across the State," said Mr M.D. Christopher, secretary, APSCHE.
He said the curriculum of Commerce courses like B.Com will be totally revamped to equip the students with job skills, soft skills and application orientation.
The syllabi of Bangalore, Pune, Delhi, Mumbai and Utkal universities had been examined for the purpose, he said.
"Due to lack of information, particularly among the semi-urban and rural areas, Commerce students are not able to cash in on the new avenues. The reforms in Commerce courses will create awareness among students about changing realities in the business environment in the backdrop of rapid globalisation," said Mr Christopher.