DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Dr. A.Harikumar
| Designation | : | Assistant Professor (Sr. Gr.) |
| Nature of Employment | : | Regular |
| Qualification | : | M.Com., M.Phil., MBA.,MHRM., PGDCA.,UGC NET., Ph.D. |
| Phone | : | +91 44 2275 1347,48,50 (Office) |
| Email ID | : | harianand@crescent.education |
Teaching
Educational Background
| Degree | Discipline | Year of Passing | Institution |
| Ph.D | Commerce | 2018 | Pondicherry University |
| MBA | Finance | 2014 | Pondicherry University |
| PGDCA | Computer Application | 2013 | Pondicherry University |
| MHRM | Human Resource Management | 2012 | Bharathidasan University |
| M.Phil | Commerce | 2011 | Pondicherry University |
| M.Com | Commerce | 2010 | Presidency College, Chennai |
| B.Com | Commerce | 2008 | Dr.Sir.A.L.M Arts and Science College, Chennai. |
Teaching Experience
| Institution | Period of work |
| Project Fellow – Dept. of Commerce, Pondicherry University UGC SAP DRS – 1 (Thrust Area: Derivatives & Risk Management) | 31/11/2011 to 31/03/2014 |
| Assistant Professor – Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda (Evening) College, Autonomous, | 18/06/2014 to 31/07/2019 |
| Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) – B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai – 48 | 01/08/2019 to till date |
Research
Research Summary in Counts
| Journal Publications | 6 |
| Patents | – |
| Book Publications | – |
| Chapter Publications (International) | – |
| Invited Talks and Research Workshops conducted | 2 +3 |
| Papers presented | 5 |
| Conference Proceedings | 5 |
Publications
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| Google Scholar | https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=U90TzkMAAAAJ&hl=en&authuser=1 |
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List of Paper Presentations
- “Currency Derivatives in India – A Theoretical Perspective” in Two days National Level Conference on CURRENCY DERIVATIVES on 16th and 17th March 2012, Organized by Department of Commerce, Pondicherry University, Puducherry.
- “Credit Rating of Debt Instruments and Debt Derivatives – Imperatives and Initiatives” in two days International Conference on “DEBT & DEBT DERIVATIVES” on 23rd& 24th Jan 2014, organized by Department of Commerce, Pondicherry University.
- “An Economic Analysis of Production of Paddy Cultivation in Melur Taluk – Madurai District” in International E – Conference on “Economics Challenges and Business Opportunities – Covid -19 Era (INECECBO – 2022)” on 3rd Feb 2022, organized by Department of Commerce & Economics, Bharath Institute of Science & Technology.
- “Organic Production & Product Agriculture and Rural Development” in the National Conference on “Organic Farming and Sustainable Agricultural Development” on 27th April 2023, organized by the Department of Economics, Bharath Institute of Science & Technology.
- “Effective Cold Storage Model for Marine Fishermen in Fish Marketing Societies (FMS) using Time Space Optimization Methods” in the International Conference on “Economic Growth & Sustainable Development” on 21st December 2023, Organized by IQAC & Department of Commerce, SSSS Jain College for Women in Association with Department of Commerce, BSACIST.
Faculty Induction and Refresher Programmes Attended
| S.No | Name of the Event | Organized Institution | Date |
| 1 | National Level Workshop on Research Methods | Department of Commerce, Pondicherry University | 11th& 12th March 2011 |
| 2 | One day workshop on “Updates on Corporate Law” | Institute of Company Secretaries of India & D.B. Jain College, Chennai. | 26th February 2010 |
| 3 | Two Days workshop on “Cyber Crimes and Cyber Security in Banks” | Department of Commerce, Pondicherry University | 5th& 6th November 2012 |
| 4 | Faculty Development Programme on “Statistical Analysis and Interpretation Using SPSS & AMOS” | Faculty of Management Studies, Dr.M.G.R University, Educational & Research Institute, Chennai – 95. | 19th& 20th July 2013 |
| 5 | National level Training on “Research Methodology and Application of Econometrics in Social Sciences Research” | Department of Economics, Karnatak University, Dharward. | 19th– 28th September 2013 (10 Days) |
| 6 | One National Workshop on “Role of Universities and Colleges in Human Resource Development – Beyond Curriculum” | Department of Commerce, Kanchi Mamunivar centre for PG Studies, Puducherry. | 7th September 2013 |
| 7 | 4th Faculty Development Programme on “Commodity & Derivatives Trading” | Pondicherry University, Puducherry. | 24th& 25th October 2013. |
| 8 | “Author Workshop” | Ananda Rangapillai Library, Pondicherry University | 6th February 2014 |
| 9 | National Level Faculty Development Programme | Department of Bank Management, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai -8. | 24th January 2015 |
| 10 | National Faculty Improvement Programme | Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda (Evening) College, Chennai – 04 | 20th February 2016 |
| 11 | Two Days FDP on GST | Department of Commerce, University of Madras. | 13th& 14th December 2018. |
| 12 | One Week STTP on “Innovative Andragogical and Effective Teaching Learning Methodologies for Millennium Generation Learners” | Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, KPR Institute of Science & Technology, Coimbatore | 18th to 23rd November 2019 |
| 13 | One day FDP on “Securities Markets” | M.Sc. Quantitative Finance, Department of Statistics, Pondicherry University | 13th December 2019 |
| 14 | National Level Online FDP on “Recent Trends in Artificial Intelligence & Impact on Teaching Professionals” | School of Business Management, Rathinavel Sunbramaniam College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore. | 22nd to 24th April 2020 |
| 15 | Online FDP on “Moodle LMS” | Department of Computer Science, Kaypeeyes College of Arts & Science, The Nilgiris | 29/04/2020 to 01/05/2020 |
| 16 | Online FDP on “Teaching Pedagogy after COVID – 19” | Department of Commerce & Economics, Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research. | 15th May 2020 |
| 17 | Online FDP on “Online Teaching & E-Content” | Indian Institute of Digital Education – IIDE | 3rd & 4th June 2020 |
| 18 | Online FDP on “ICT Tools for effective Teaching & Learning Process” | Department of Commerce, Madurai Kamaraj University Constituent College, Sattur | 22nd & 23rd June 2020 |
| 19 | Professional Development Programme (PDP) on “Recent Trends in Commerce” | ICAI , Srmad Andavan Arts & Science College, D.G Vaishnav College. | 22nd September to 5th October 2021 (14 Days) |
| 20 | Faculty Development Programme on “P1 – Management Accounting” | International Skill Development Corporation – ISDC | 10th to 12th January 2022 |
| 21 | 4 Weeks Faculty Induction Programme for Faculty in Universities | TLC, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi. | 20th September to 19th October 2022 |
| 22 | International Virtual FDP on “Research Insights for Academic Excellence” | Department of Mathematics, KPR Institute of Science & Technology, Coimbatore | 3rd to 8th August 2023 |
Resource person for Invited talks, Workshops and seminars
- Acted as Chief Guest for “DETRIX 23 Mega Cultural Event” Organized by Department of Commerce, MGR Educational & Research Institute , Maduravoyal, Chennai.
- Acted as resource person for “Inter – Departmental Competitions on Start Up’s Current Trends in India ” Organized by Department of Commerce (Shift – II), DRBCC Hindu College, Pattabiram, Chennai – 72.
Participation in/Orientation/Conference/Seminar/Workshop Attended
| S.No | Name of the Event | Organized Institution | Date |
| 1 | International Conference on Financial Derivatives | Department of Commerce, Pondicherry University | 17 – 19th December 2010. |
| 2 | 4th International Conference on Micro Finance | Department of Commerce, Pondicherry University | 27 – 29th January 2011 |
| 3 | 64th All India Commerce Conference | Department of Commerce, Pondicherry University | Dec 15th, 16th and 17th 2011 |
| 4 | National Level Conference of Currency Derivatives | Department of Commerce, Pondicherry University | March 16th& 17th 2012 |
| 5 | Webinar on “Impact Factor, H Index and Google Scholar” | PG & Research Department of Commerce, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai. | 16th May 2020 |
| 6 | Webinar on “Trends in Commerce Study through Online Learning” | PG & Research Department of Commerce, G.T.N Arts College, Dindigul. | 18th May 2020 |
| 7 | National Webinar on “Stress Management – New Direction, New Hope” | Department HRM, Dr.M.G.R Educational & Research Institute, Chennai | 23rd May 2020 |
| 8 | Webinar on “Be an Entrepreneur – Tap the opportunities created by COVID – 19” | Entrepreneurship Development Cell, Francis Xavier Engineering College, Tirunelveli. | 25th May 2020 |
| 9 | National Webinar on “Digitization for building business continuity and resilience during after COVID-19” | Institute of Commerce, Nirma University, Ahmedabed. | 27th May 2020 |
| 10 | Webinar on “Basic Author Workshop Research Article Writing & Reference Management Using Mendeley” | Annamalai University in Collaboration With ELSEVIER | 22nd June 2020 |
| 11 | Webinar on “Shaping Media & Marketing – Post COVID 19” | Xavier Institute of Business Administration, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai | 26th June 2020 |
| 12 | National Webinar on “Indian Higher Education” | Indian Intellectuals Forum – IIF | 28th June 2020 |
| 13 | Webinar on “Impact of COVID 19 on Tourism Industry in India” | Govt. Nehru PG College, Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon (C.G) | 29th June 2020 |
| 14 | National Webinar on “Six Thinking Hats – Decision Making Skills During the Lockdown Period COVID 19” | Puducherry Academic Researchers Academy | 1st July 2020 |
| 15 | National Webinar on “Business Application of Deterministic & Stochastic Transportation Models” | Department of Mathematics & Actuarial Sciences, BSACIST, Chennai. | 8th August 2020 |
Editorial Board & Peer reviewer in WOS Journals
- Acted as Reviewer in the SVADHYAYA -International Journal of Interdisclipinary Research and Development(SIJTRD).
Invited Talks
- Delivered a Guest lecture on the topic “Updates in Income Tax Law for the AY 2021-22” on 02/12/2021 organized by Dept of Corporate Secretary ship (Shift–II), MGC of Arts & Science, Mogappair West, Chennai – 37.
- Delivered a Guest lecture on the topic “Basis of Income tax & Practical aspects for the AY 2023-24” on 15/03/2024 organized by Dept of Corporate Secretary ship , Vallal P.T.Lee Chengalavaraya Naicker Arts & Science College, Choolai, Chennai 112.
Event/Training Programs Organised
- On behalf of the Department of Commerce SSSH, B S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology organized a seminar on “A Journey to stock”.
- On behalf of the Department of Commerce- SSSH, B.S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology Organized a mega cultural event named COMMIX’22 & COMMIX’23 for both years.
- Organized a “Talent Hunt” program exclusively for students of Commerce Dept.
Extension Activities
- Lifetime Membership in CMAOI
