St. Joseph's College of Commerce

What St. Joseph's College of Commerce does

St. Joseph's College of Commerce (SJCC) is a private autonomous higher education institution in Bengaluru, India, managed by the Bangalore Jesuit Educational Society (BJES). The college offers undergraduate programs in commerce (B.Com with multiple specializations including Analytics, International Accounting & Finance, Strategic Finance, Accounting & Taxation, BPM Industry-Integrated, and Travel & Tourism), business administration (BBA in Regular, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Finance & Accountancy tracks), and multidisciplinary offerings launched in 2022 (B.A. English Hons and B.Sc. Economics Hons). At the postgraduate level, SJCC delivers M.Com programs in Finance & Taxation, International Business, and Financial Analysis, plus weekend Post Graduate Diplomas in Business Administration, Financial Management, Marketing Management, HR Management, and Data Science targeting working professionals.

The college operates a single Bengaluru campus on Brigade Road with two shifts and supports an enrollment of approximately 2,947 undergraduate and 346 postgraduate students. Its technology stack centers on Linways ERP for academic management, complemented by Moodle, Google Classroom, and Edmodo as LMS platforms, Knimbus for digital content access, and the NPTEL/SWAYAM local chapter for MOOC-based courses from IITs and IIMs. Specialized infrastructure includes a Centre for Digital Learning and Education (CDLE), a Centre for AI Integration, and an Innovation and Incubation Centre (IIC). The Research Centre, recognized by Bengaluru City University since 2010, supports PhD supervision and publishes the SJCC Management Research Review.

SJCC's revenue model is dominated by recurring annual tuition fees across its UG, PG, and weekend PGD programs, supplemented by one-time fees for professional certifications such as Bloomberg and SWAYAM. Admissions are handled directly through entrance tests and Class XII merit, with no disclosed public fee schedule. The institution serves as a UGC PARAMARSH mentor to six other colleges, holds international academic partnerships across the UK, France, Japan, and New Zealand, and sustains recruiter relationships with Fortune 500 firms including Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG, EY, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Amazon, and Target for campus placements. SJCC holds NAAC A++ accreditation (CGPA 3.57/4, 2021), NIRF 2024 ranking of 55th, and operates as a recognized 'College with Potential for Excellence' under the UGC.

Name

St. Joseph's College of Commerce

Legal name

St. Joseph's College of Commerce (Autonomous)

Website

https://sjcc.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Joseph's College of Commerce is a private autonomous Jesuit-managed institution in Bengaluru offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in commerce, business administration, and multidisciplinary fields, serving ~3,293 students with industry-aligned curriculum and professional certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Commerce education
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate diplomas
• Professional certifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Undergraduate Programs: Fee-based education services for undergraduate degree programs including B.Com, BBA, B.A, and B.Sc with varying fee structures per program
2. Tuition Fees - Postgraduate Programs: Fee-based education for M.Com programs and Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) weekend programs
3. Certificate Course Fees: Revenue from professional certificate courses including SWAYAM, Bloomberg Certification, and specialized professional courses

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

St. Joseph's College of Commerce is a private autonomous higher education institution delivering undergraduate degrees (B.Com in multiple specializations including Regular, Analytics, Accounting & Taxation, International Accounting and Finance, Strategic Finance, BPM Industry Integrated, and Travel & Tourism; BBA in Regular, Entrepreneurship, and Finance & Accountancy; B.A. English with Psychology; and B.Sc. Economics with Mathematics and Data Analytics), postgraduate degrees (M.Com in Finance & Taxation, International Business, and Financial Analysis), and weekend Post Graduate Diplomas for working professionals. The college integrates professional certifications (CA, ACCA, CIMA, CMA, Bloomberg) with degree programs and operates a Bangalore University-recognized Research Centre for PhD scholars.

Product overview

St. Joseph's College of Commerce is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programs primarily in commerce, business administration, and management. The college operates as a single-institution platform with multiple academic programs (B.Com, BBA, B.A, B.Sc at UG level; M.Com and PGD programs at PG level) supported by specialized certificate courses and a research center. The academic structure includes professional integrated programs (like CA-Integrated, ACCA-aligned), industry-integrated tracks, and multidisciplinary programs launched post-2022 NEP transition. Supporting infrastructure includes a Centre for AI Integration, digital learning platforms (LMS via Linways, Moodle, Google Classroom), and a recognized Research Centre for PhD supervision. The institution also offers weekend PGD programs for working professionals and professional certifications including Bloomberg and SWAYAM-based courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Com (Regular) Standard Bachelor of Commerce undergraduate program covering accounting, finance, business law, and commerce fundamentals for Class XII completers.
• B.Com (Analytics) Specialized commerce undergraduate program with focus on data analytics, business intelligence, and data science applications for commerce students.
• B.Com (Professional - International Accounting and Finance) Professional undergraduate commerce program integrating international accounting standards (IFRS) with finance education, preparing students for ACCA-aligned global accounting careers.
• B.Com (Professional - Strategic Finance) Advanced undergraduate finance program focusing on strategic financial management, investment banking, and corporate finance strategies for commerce students.
• B.Com (Accounting and Taxation) CA-Integrated undergraduate commerce program designed for students pursuing Chartered Accountancy, with integrated curriculum covering accounting, taxation, and audit.
• B.Com (BPM - Industry Integrated) Industry-integrated undergraduate commerce program established in 2015-16, combining classroom learning with business process management training for corporate readiness.
• B.Com (Travel and Tourism) Undergraduate commerce program with specialization in travel, tourism, and hospitality management, established in 2012-13.
• BBA (Regular) Standard Bachelor of Business Administration undergraduate program established in 2004-2005, covering management principles, marketing, HR, and business operations for Class XII completers.
• BBA (Entrepreneurship) Specialized undergraduate BBA program focused on entrepreneurship and startup creation, established in 2017-18 to foster entrepreneurial mindset and business development skills.
• BBA (Professional - Finance and Accountancy) Professional undergraduate business administration program with emphasis on finance and accounting, including CFA and CPA preparatory content.
• B.A. (English, Psychology & Communicative English) Arts undergraduate program launched in 2022-23 combining English literature, psychology, and communication skills for multidisciplinary education under NEP framework.
• B.Sc. (Economics, Mathematics and Data Analytics) Science undergraduate program with multidisciplinary approach combining economics, mathematics, and data analytics, launched in 2022 as part of the college's transition to multidisciplinary education.
• M.Com (Finance & Taxation) Postgraduate program in commerce specializing in financial management and taxation, established in 2002-2003 as the college's first PG program.
• M.Com (International Business) Postgraduate commerce program focusing on international trade, global business strategies, and export-import management, launched in 2017-18.
• M.Com (Financial Analysis) Advanced postgraduate commerce program in financial analysis, investment management, and financial markets with Bloomberg certification integration.
• PGD (Business Administration) Weekend Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration for working professionals seeking career advancement.
• PGD (Financial Management) Weekend Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management targeting finance professionals seeking advanced qualifications.
• PGD (Marketing Management) Weekend Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management for marketing professionals and aspirants.
• PGD (Human Resource Management) Weekend Post Graduate Diploma in HR Management for HR professionals and those seeking HR expertise.
• PGD (Data Science) Weekend Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science combining ERP systems training with data science and analytics skills.
• Bloomberg Certification Course Professional certification program offered in association with CHRIST (Deemed to be University) for investment management domain, enhancing skills in research analysis and investment analysis for students.
• SWAYAM Certificate Courses MOOC-based certificate courses through the SWAYAM platform, providing flexible asynchronous learning for students and working professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 55th in NIRF 2024 among top 100 colleges
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Swansea University, UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic twinning and cultural exchange programs; 1+2 year twinning programme since 2010 with 20+ students participating; Cultural exchange partnership with annual student visits
• Kobe College, JapancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural exchange program for five years; 10-day annual exchanges including lectures on global economy, social conditions, language classes, traditional crafts workshops
• ESDES, FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSix-month International Business Programme (IBP) and one-year degree programme; Student exchange and academic collaboration
• Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT), New ZealandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwinning programme proposal for Bachelor of Business Studies; 3-year full-time program with 1+2 year twinning option
• University of St. Andrews, ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for student exchange programmes and research collaboration among faculty
• University of The West of ScotlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration discussions for MoU signing between Research Centre departments
• St. Joseph's College, HassanminorOthersUGC PARAMARSH scheme - mentoring institution for NAAC accreditation preparation
• Loyola Degree College, BengaluruminorOthersUGC PARAMARSH scheme - mentoring institution for NAAC accreditation preparation
• Loyola College, ManviminorOthersUGC PARAMARSH scheme - mentoring institution for NAAC accreditation preparation
• East Point College of Higher EducationminorOthersUGC PARAMARSH scheme - mentoring institution for NAAC accreditation preparation
• Bishop Cotton Academy of Professional ManagementminorOthersUGC PARAMARSH scheme - mentoring institution for NAAC accreditation preparation
• Gopalan College of CommerceminorOthersUGC PARAMARSH scheme - mentoring institution for NAAC accreditation preparation

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Loyola College, Chennai: Autonomous Jesuit college in Chennai with strong undergraduate commerce and management programs sharing similar Ignatian pedagogical tradition and society management structure. Operates at comparable scale with similar B.Com/M.Com program portfolio.
• Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi: India's most prestigious commerce college under Delhi University, consistently ranked #1 nationally for commerce. Direct peer in terms of B.Com/BBA programs, recruiter relationships (Big 4, banks, consulting), and target student demographic seeking finance/accounting careers.
• Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru: Premier autonomous women's college in Bengaluru with strong B.Com and BBA offerings. Competes directly with SJCC for Bangalore's commerce undergraduate pool and shares similar NAAC accreditation and student demographics.
• Hindu College, Delhi University: Top-tier Delhi University college with strong B.Com (Hons) and B.A. Economics programs. Comparable to SJCC in NIRF top-100 ranking, graduate outcomes, and reputation for academic rigor. Competes for top commerce talent nationally.
• St. Xavier's College, Mumbai: Premier autonomous Jesuit-affiliated college in Mumbai offering B.Com, BMS, and M.Com programs with elite placement track record. Comparable to SJCC in Jesuit tradition, autonomous status, and reputation for producing finance/consulting talent.
• Madras Christian College, Chennai: Heritage autonomous college (est. 1837) in Chennai offering undergraduate and postgraduate commerce programs with research centre recognition. Comparable heritage institution with similar autonomous status and multidisciplinary program expansion.
• Christ University (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru: A multi-disciplinary deemed university in Bengaluru offering B.Com, BBA, M.Com, and professional programs with similar placement networks and NAAC/NIRF credentials. Directly competes for the same Bangalore-based commerce applicants as SJCC.
• Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai: Premier commerce-focused college in Mumbai affiliated to the NMIMS group offering B.Com, BMS, and BBA programs. Direct comparable in commerce specialization, strong corporate recruiter base, and similar program architecture.

Broad incumbents

• NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies): Large deemed university offering undergraduate B.Com, BBA, and MBA programs across multiple campuses (Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad). Overlaps with SJCC in the Bengaluru BBA/B.Com market but offers broader program portfolio and stronger national brand.
• Symbiosis Society (SIBM, SCMS, etc.): Large multi-campus private university (deemed) operating across India with BBA, B.Com, and commerce-related undergraduate programs. Comparable in offering business education at premium pricing but with broader scale and multi-city presence than SJCC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles26 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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