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Vertical Academic Progression in Commerce Education: Repositioning M.Com, MFM, and Emerging PG Pathways

Author(s) Dr. J Madegowda
Country India
Abstract The fast expansion of commerce education in India has resulted in a diversified landscape of postgraduate (PG) programs, including the traditional Master of Commerce (M.Com), sector-specific degrees like Master of Financial Management (MFM), and a range of emerging interdisciplinary programs of study. Notwithstanding this growth, concerns persist about the academic distinctiveness and structural coherence of PG commerce education, particularly in relation to its undergraduate (UG) foundations. This study examines the architecture of vertical academic progression from UG commerce programs to PG specialisation and explores whether present curricula demonstrate competency escalation, substantive epistemic deepening, and research integration. Adopting a conceptual and policy-analytical approach, the study critically examines the positioning of M.Com, MFM, and other emerging degrees within the evolving higher education framework. Furthermore, the study identifies ambiguous program objectives, persistent patterns of curricular overlap, and weak differentiation between academic and professional tracks. It proposes a structured model of vertical progression grounded in coherent curriculum design principles, tiered differentiation, and competency ladders. By advocating an integrated framework for repositioning PG commerce education, the study contributes to contemporary debates on systemic rationalisation, curriculum reform, and academic mobility in higher education.
Keywords Academic Mobility; Higher Education Reform; M.Com and Allied Programs; PG Commerce Education; Program Differentiation; Vertical Academic Progression
Field Mathematics > Economy / Commerce
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-10
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