School of Business and Commerce
Developing future-ready professionals for business, commerce, finance, analytics, healthcare management and industry leadership.
About the School
The School of Business and Commerce at Metro University is designed to build analytical, managerial, commercial and decision-making capabilities required in modern organisations. The School offers programmes across business administration, commerce, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, healthcare and hospital management, entrepreneurship, digital business, e-commerce, FinTech and financial management.
Vision
To be recognized as a leading School of Business and Commerce that advances academic excellence, innovation, ethical leadership and inclusive commerce education, while developing globally competent professionals and entrepreneurs committed to sustainable economic and societal progress.
Mission
- M1 – Transformative and Future-Ready Education
- M2 – Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- M3 – Leadership, Employability and Professional Excellence
- M4 – Inclusive and Sustainable Business Practices
- M5 – Global Outlook with Ethical Values
Prof. (Dr.) Anoop Pant
Dean - School of Business and Commerce
Meet the Dean
Driving Growth and Governance
Prof. Anoop Pant is a seasoned academician, academic administrator, and institution builder with over three decades of distinguished experience in higher education, management education, and university governance. Holding a Ph.D. from Banaras Hindu University, he has served in several leadership capacities including Professor, Director, Founder Director, Director–IQAC, Academic Head, and Programme Director across reputed institutions and universities in India. His expertise spans academic leadership, faculty recruitment and development, institutional quality assurance, accreditation preparedness, regulatory compliance, curriculum development, and strategic academic planning aligned with UGC, AICTE, and NAAC frameworks.
Throughout his academic journey, Prof. Pant has contributed significantly to institution building and academic excellence. He has led academic and administrative transformations, guided doctoral scholars to completion, authored more than 25 books, and published 20+ research papers in reputed indexed journals in areas including Finance, Educational Governance, Management, and Public Policy. Widely recognized for his people-centric leadership and policy-driven governance approach, he has actively contributed to conferences, faculty development initiatives, management development programs, and academic discourse at national and international platforms. His extensive experience continues to reflect a strong commitment toward creating quality-driven, research-oriented, and future-ready educational ecosystems.
Programmes Offered
| Level | Programmes |
|---|---|
Undergraduate | BBA, B.Com(Hons) |
Postgraduate | MBA, M.Com |
Faculty
Prof. (Dr.) Parul Jhajharia
Professor & Leadership Consultant
Prof. (Dr.) Krishna Gopal Chaubey
HoD, School of Commerce
Dr. Arunima
HoD, School of Management
Dr. Richa
Assistant Professor
Ms. Banashree Kar
Assistant Professor
Ms. Suhasini Jain
Assistant Professor
Ms. Banashree Kar
Assistant ProfessorSchool of Business & Commerce
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Commerce, Amity University, Noida (Submitted)
- UGC-NET Qualified
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
Areas of Interest
Publications & Recognition
- Research published in Scopus-indexed journals
- Contributed book chapters in edited volumes
- Presented papers at National & International Conferences
- Recipient of multiple Best Paper Awards
Research Expertise
Software Proficiency
Prof. (Dr.) Parul Jhajharia
Professor & Leadership ConsultantManagement & Academic Leadership
About
Dr. Parul Jhajharia is a distinguished academic administrator, management professor, and executive corporate trainer with over 35 years of multi-faceted leadership across higher education and corporate consulting. Having served in prominent executive positions—including Dean at Manav Rachna University and Additional Director at Amity University—she brings deep expertise in governance, academic operations, international accreditation frameworks, and institutional development. She is also a seasoned corporate trainer, facilitating high-impact Management Development Programs (MDPs) for Fortune 500 enterprises and international delegates.
Education
- Ph.D. in Commerce/Management – University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
- M.Phil. – University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
- Master of Commerce (M.Com) – University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) – University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
Core Areas of Expertise
Key Contributions & Achievements
- Innovations in Higher Education: Conceptualized and launched industry-aligned programs, including BBA & MBA in Business Analytics, M.Com, and MBA-HR.
- Industry & International Alliances: Established strategic corporate partnerships with over 14 industry bodies and led Global Immersion Programs to Singapore, Dubai, and Malaysia.
- Research & Intellectual Capital: Guided 11 Ph.D. scholars to completion, published in Scopus/UGC CARE-indexed journals, and co-filed a patent in engineering innovation.
- Executive Training & Global MDPs: Delivered customized training programs for NTPC, BHEL, SAIL, Axis Bank, PepsiCo, Royal Bhutan Police Force, and other major entities.
Dr. Arunima
HoD, School of ManagementAbout
Dr. Arunima is an accomplished academician, researcher, and behavioural trainer with over seven years of experience across higher education, research, and the corporate sector. She holds a Ph.D. in Human Resource Management, a Master’s in Philosophy from the University of Delhi, a Master’s in Social Work from Amity University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy with First-Class Honours from Miranda House, University of Delhi.
Prior to joining academia, she served as a Research Officer at the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi, where she managed research, capacity-building, and behavioural training programmes for professionals, including Civil Services and paramilitary personnel.
Her academic interests encompass Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour, Human Values and Ethics, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Business Communication, Indian Knowledge Systems, Behavioural Sciences, and Employability Skills. She follows a learner-centric and experiential approach that promotes critical thinking, ethical leadership, effective communication, and holistic student development.
Dr. Arunima has contributed to curriculum development, academic administration, research, behavioural training, and student mentoring. She believes in education as a transformative process that develops not only professional competence but also character, empathy, creativity, and social responsibility.
Education
- Ph.D. in Human Resource Management
- Master's Degree in Philosophy - University of Delhi
- Master's Degree in Social Work - Amity University
- Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy - Miranda House, University of Delhi
Research Interest Area
Professional Distinctions
- Served as Research Officer at the prestigious Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi
Prof. (Dr.) Krishna Gopal Chaubey
HoD, School of CommerceAbout
Dr. Krishna Gopal Chaubey is a distinguished academician, researcher, and administrator with over 20 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership in the fields of Commerce and Management. His research portfolio includes numerous papers presented at national and international conferences, along with publications in Scopus-indexed journals.
He has also authored books and book chapters in the areas of finance, banking, marketing, and management. In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Chaubey has actively contributed to curriculum design, research mentoring, examination management, faculty development, student mentoring, and quality assurance initiatives. His commitment to ethical education and outcome-based learning continues to inspire students and contribute to the advancement of higher education.
Education
- Ph.D. in Commerce (Finance) - Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
- M.Com
- MBA (Finance)
Research Interest Area
Publications & Books
- Numerous research papers presented at national and international conferences.
- Publications in prestigious Scopus-indexed journals.
- Authored books and book chapters in the areas of finance, banking, marketing, and management.
Professional Distinctions
- Actively contributed to curriculum design, research mentoring, and examination management.
- Led key student mentoring, faculty development, and quality assurance initiatives.
Dr. Richa
Assistant ProfessorAbout
Dr. Richa joins the School of Business and Commerce with a Ph.D. in Economics from IIT Roorkee, where her doctoral research examined climate-induced migration in North Bihar.
Before academia, she worked at WRI India as a Senior Program Associate in the Climate Economics and Finance Program, contributing to climate-economy modeling work that fed into real policy discussions.
She teaches Microeconomics, Development Economics, Quantitative Economics, and Environmental and Public Economics.
Education
- Ph.D. in Economics - IIT Roorkee
- M.A. in Economics - Banaras Hindu University
- B.A. (Hons.) in Economics - University of Delhi
Research Interest Area
Publications
- Her research has appeared in journals such as the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction and Migration and Development.
- Her research has been recognized with the UN-SPIDER Travel Award from UNOOSA and a Springer Nature Best Paper Award.
Professional Distinctions
- Dr. Richa works with Stata and R to bring data-driven rigor to both her teaching and research.
Ms. Suhasini Jain
Assistant ProfessorAbout
Ms. Suhasini Jain is an Assistant Professor in Management, specialising in Finance, with a strong academic and research background in energy finance, sustainable finance, financial markets and digital assets. She has pursued her doctoral research at Amity University Uttar Pradesh, focusing on the dynamic interconnectedness of clean energy, conventional energy and digital asset markets, with particular emphasis on volatility spillovers, portfolio diversification and risk management.
She is proficient in RStudio and advanced quantitative techniques such as wavelet analysis, time- and frequency-domain connectedness, optimal portfolio allocation and dynamic hedging, and is committed to integrating research-based insights and practical applications into her teaching.
Education
- Doctoral Research - Amity University Uttar Pradesh
- M.Com in Financial Management
Research Interest Area
Publications & Awards
- Research papers published in Scopus-indexed journals, including Social Sciences & Humanities Open and the Indian Journal of Finance.
- Best Paper recognition at International Academic Conferences.
Professional Distinctions
- Qualified the UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) three times, securing a 99.39 percentile in December 2024.
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Programmes Offered
Graduation Programmes
Specialisations offered:
- Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
- Healthcare & Hospital Management
- Entrepreneurship & Start‑up Management
- FinTech & Financial Management
- Digital Business & E‑Commerce
Post Graduation Programme
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Specialisations offered:
- Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
- Healthcare & Hospital Management
- Entrepreneurship & Start‑up Management
- FinTech & Financial Management
- Digital Business & E‑Commerce
Departments
1. Department of Management
Focuses on business administration, leadership, strategy, marketing, operations, business analytics, healthcare administration & entrepreneurship.
2. Department of Commerce
Focuses on commerce, accounting, taxation, finance, banking, insurance, business operations and financial markets.
Focus Areas
- Business fundamentals
- Commerce
- Finance
- Accounting
- Business Intelligence and AI
- Healthcare and Hospital Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Start-up Management
- FinTech
- Digital Business
- E-Commerce
- Analytics
- Case-based learning
Career Pathways
Students from the School of Business & Commerce may explore career opportunities in:
- Business Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Healthcare Administrator
- Entrepreneur / Start-up Founder
- Financial Analyst
- FinTech Associate
- E-Commerce Executive
- Digital Marketing Executive
- Brand Strategist
- Marketing Manager
