🎯 Vision
To emerge as a centre of excellence in Co-operation education by nurturing competent professionals with sound knowledge in co-operative management, commerce, rural development and entrepreneurship, committed to ethical values and sustainable socio-economic development.
🚀 Mission
- Impart quality education in Co-operation and Commerce through innovative teaching and learning practices.
- Develop leadership, entrepreneurship and professional competence among students.
- Promote research, extension activities and industry–institution collaboration in the co-operative sector.
- Instill ethical values, social responsibility and lifelong learning for sustainable community development.
Programmes Offered
| S.No. | Programme | Medium | Shift | Duration | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Com. (Co-operation) | English | I | 3 Years | 40 |
| 2 | B.Com. (Co-operation) | Tamil | I | 3 Years | 60 |
| 3 | B.Com. (Co-operation) | English | II | 3 Years | 40 |
| 4 | M.Com. (Co-operation) | English | — | 2 Years | 30 |
Syllabus
| Programme | Regulation / Batch | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| B.Com. (Co-operation) - English Medium | From 2023 to 2025 Batches | 📄 View PDF |
| From 2026 Onwards | 📄 View PDF | |
| B.Com. (Co-operation) - Tamil Medium | From 2023 to 2025 Batches | 📄 View PDF |
| From 2026 Onwards | 📄 View PDF | |
| M.Com. (Co-operation) | From 2023 to 2025 Batches | 📄 View PDF |
| From 2026 Onwards | 📄 View PDF |
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Faculty Members
Shift – I
| S.No. | Name | Designation | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. S. Suresh Babu | Assistant Professor & Head | View Profile |
| 2 | Dr. P. Pitchaimuthu | Assistant Professor | View Profile |
| 3 | Dr. T. Ramesh | Assistant Professor | View Profile |
| 4 | Mr. P. Srinivasan | Assistant Professor | View Profile |
| 5 | Dr. M. Sankar | Guest Lecturer – Shift I | View Profile |
| 6 | Dr. P. Kannan | Guest Lecturer – Shift I | View Profile |
| 7 | Dr. R. Suresh | Guest Lecturer – Shift I | View Profile |
| 8 | Mrs. J. Sumathi | Guest Lecturer – Shift I | View Profile |
Shift – II
| S.No. | Name | Designation | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. A. Kannan | Guest Lecturer – Shift II | View Profile |
| 2 | Mrs. Vasantharani | Guest Lecturer – Shift II | View Profile |
| 4 | Dr. H. J. Franklin Banister | Guest Lecturer – Shift II | View Profile |
| 5 | Dr. G. Seenivasan | Guest Lecturer – Shift II | View Profile |
Facilities
The Department of Co-operation provides a conducive academic environment with modern teaching facilities, library resources and practical exposure to co-operative institutions for holistic learning.
| S.No. | Facility | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department Library | Extensive collection of books on Co-operation, Commerce, Banking, Economics, Rural Development, Competitive Examinations, journals and project reports. |
| 2 | Smart Classrooms | ICT-enabled classrooms equipped with LCD projectors, multimedia teaching aids and interactive learning facilities. |
| 3 | Computer & Internet Facility | Computer laboratory with internet connectivity for online learning, digital resources, project work and e-content access. |
| 4 | Seminar & Training | Facilities for seminars, workshops, guest lectures, group discussions and student presentations. |
| 5 | Field Visits & Industrial Exposure | Educational visits to Co-operative Banks, Milk Producers' Unions, Marketing Societies, Credit Societies and other Co-operative Institutions. |
| 6 | Career Development | Coaching for competitive examinations, placement guidance, entrepreneurship development and career counselling. |
Contact Us
Department of Co-operation
Department of Co-operation
Government Arts College (Autonomous)
Salem – 636007
Tamil Nadu, India
☎ +91-XXXXXXXXXX
✉ cooperation@gacsalem7.ac.in
🕒 Office Hours
Monday – Friday
09:30 AM – 05:30 PM