The Research Centre for Management Studies and Commerce is dedicated to foster management related research work at the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce. It facilitates to conduct research on academic and national issues related to management, enables the Faculty to forge links with the industry, promotes postgraduate and post-doctoral level research, and encourage visiting scholars to collaborate in research pursuits with the Faculty. It is anticipated that these, in turn, will contribute towards the economic development of the country.

Mission of the Centre

The mission of the Centre is to be a prime center for management research; knowledge creation and dissemination.

Objectives of the Centre

1. To promote and facilitate the development of new research initiatives including sub-research centers and to enhance the broad based and collaborative research efforts through single or multi-disciplinary fields.
2. To establish strong links between FMSC and the industry in terms of research and consultancy work, including the government, private and the SME sector.

Activities of the centre

The Center implements the activities approved by the Faculty Research Committee. The activities to be carried out by the Centre include;

• Promote research among the academic staff of the Faculty.
• Facilitate the researchers in publishing their research, attending conferences, and other research-related activities.
• Develop links between the Faculty and the industry, public sector, private sector and SME sector in related areas of research and consultancy.
• Promote collaborations with local and international universities and research institutes.
• Conduct training programs to enhance the research skills of the staff.
• Promote a collaborative environment for management-related research between the academic staff and postgraduate students working together on common interests.
• Attract leading researchers/ scholars to work in the Faculty for extended periods (postdoctoral/ sabbatical).