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Founded by the MEP in 1858, the school caters to boys only from kindergarten to Grade 10 and is co-educational in Grades 11 and 12. St. Joseph's College of Commerce (Autonomous) maintains a MoU with the school to foster a collaborative institutional relationship. Through this partnership, both campuses share vital academic and recreational infrastructure, including mutual access to libraries, e-resources, sports facilities, and assist with matters of curriculum.

Under this agreement, both institutions may mutually consent to offer programs at either campus and engage in joint activities such as staff development initiatives and resource sharing. The partnership also enables the two institutions to jointly conduct and participate in seminars, workshops, conferences, and other academic events. Additionally, it facilitates mutual exchange of resources, including access to library facilities, e-resources, and sports and gym amenities, along with collaborative support on curriculum-related matters.

The MoU enables faculty and student mobility for teaching, learning, research, and evaluation, alongside joint participation in seminars. This collaboration spans schools such as Business, Humanities, Environmental Science, Social Work, Language and Literature, Information Technology, and Chemical Sciences, working together on the creation of academic materials. Together, the institutions share resources across multidisciplinary, professional, and skill-vocational courses to strengthen holistic education.

This partnership represents a significant step towards nurturing future-ready graduates who can contribute meaningfully to business, society, and the global economy. Through this MoU, both institutions will work jointly to provide mentorship, project guidance, and industry linkages, creating a supportive ecosystem for student-driven entrepreneurship. The collaboration focuses on enhancing entrepreneurial skills through capstone projects, enabling students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges, while fostering innovation, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. Ultimately, the initiative equips learners with the confidence and practical exposure needed to translate ideas into sustainable ventures.

Strengthening this legacy, St. Joseph's College of Commerce maintains a vital partnership with Goa Vidyaprasarak Mandal's Gopal Govind Poy Raiturcar College of Commerce and Economics in Ponda, Goa, to foster deep cultural, educational, and scientific cooperation. Through this collaboration, both institutions engage in joint research activities, academic publications, library resource exchanges, and specialized study programs. Ultimately, the alliance enhances academic rigor by hosting joint seminars, conferences, and short-term continuing education programmes.

a growing language institute established in April 2007, to help students acquire foreign language skills and enhance their global competence. Through this partnership, students can pursue certificate courses in three distinct foreign languages — German, French, and Spanish. The collaboration also facilitates opportunities for cultural and linguistic immersion, enriching students' overall learning experience.

St. Joseph's College of Commerce (Autonomous), Bengaluru, has entered into a collaboration with Stella Maris College (Autonomous) to jointly provide innovative courses, faculty exchange, and training and research programmes across both institutions. This partnership enables SJCC and SMC to organize seminars, workshops, and outreach programmes together, fostering a shared academic environment. The collaboration also promotes joint publications, encouraging collaborative research and scholarly output between faculty at both colleges.

aimed at fostering academic excellence and expanding opportunities for growth and collaboration. This partnership enables both institutions to jointly offer innovative courses, faculty exchange, and training and research programmes. It further extends to organizing seminars, workshops, and outreach programmes, along with promoting joint publications between the two colleges.

to foster translational research across multi-disciplinary fields. This partnership creates a conducive environment for researchers, practitioners, and industrialists to promote innovative research and entrepreneurship. It further supports networking opportunities that introduce and strengthen avenues for innovation and entrepreneurial growth between the two institutions.

St. Joseph's College of Commerce (Autonomous), Bengaluru, has signed an MoU with the Bhopal School of Social Sciences to establish a partnership for collaborative programmes and activities. This collaboration promotes research, academic, and cultural engagement between the two institutions, along with exchange programmes for students and faculty. It also extends to other initiatives as per the requirements of the student community, with a nodal authority appointed at both institutions to oversee the partnership.

The collaboration strengthens cultural, educational, and scientific cooperation, enabling joint research, publications, library exchanges, and faculty and student exchanges. It also facilitates the joint organisation of seminars, conferences, workshops, and continuing education programmes, fostering sustained academic interaction and mutually beneficial institutional development.

offering students and graduates of its Finance and Accounting programmes an accelerated pathway to the CIMA professional qualification, including exemptions from selected CIMA examinations. This collaboration strengthens the integration of academic learning with professional management accounting education, enhancing career opportunities in accounting and finance while supporting specialisation and professional development among students and faculty. Through this partnership, SJCC deepens its engagement with a globally recognised professional accounting body and promotes industry-relevant learning.

offering students of its accounting and finance programmes exemptions from specified ACCA examinations based on modules completed during their degree. This pathway strengthens the integration of academic learning with professional accounting education, helping students build industry-relevant knowledge in accounting, taxation, and finance. Through this collaboration, SJCC enhances opportunities for students to pursue an internationally recognised professional qualification alongside their undergraduate studies.

with the CFA Institute to establish a long-term collaborative relationship focused on enhancing students’ professional competencies and job readiness. The partnership promotes awareness of the CFA Program through information sessions, access to curriculum resources, industry interactions, and opportunities to engage with CFA Institute professionals. It also provides students with opportunities to participate in CFA Institute events, networking activities, and potential scholarship opportunities, subject to eligibility requirements. Through this partnership, SJCC and the CFA Institute seek to strengthen students’ understanding of investment management, capital markets, professional ethics, and industry best practices.

The collaboration supports the integration of ACCA and CIMA core subjects through classroom sessions, specialist coaching, and international trainer networks. It also facilitates faculty development, professional body engagements, industry connect, placement initiatives, and career guidance for students. Through conferences, seminars, guest lectures, and international exposure, the partnership aims to enhance students’ employability and align academic learning with evolving industry requirements.

The agreement facilitates access to professional programmes, including the US CMA, US CPA, and other certifications in areas such as data analytics, artificial intelligence, digital marketing, and emerging technologies. Miles Education will provide study materials and training support, while SJCC will facilitate the promotion and delivery of these programmes on campus. The collaboration aims to provide students with relevant skills, practical learning opportunities, and enhanced prospects for professional and career development.

to establish a framework for mutual cooperation in advancing management accounting education and professional development. The MoU aims to support students in pursuing professional certifications such as the CMA, CSCA, and FMAA, while strengthening their knowledge, skills, and career readiness in accounting and finance. The collaboration provides for awareness programmes, student interaction opportunities, joint seminars, conferences, research projects, publications, and other mutually agreed academic activities. Through this partnership, SJCC and IMA seek to promote the management accounting profession and facilitate greater access to professional learning, industry engagement, and certification opportunities for students.

The MoU aims to promote IoA qualifications and create opportunities for students to develop globally relevant skills and pursue professional careers in analytics and data science. The collaboration includes developing programmes, sharing academic and examination materials, organising joint seminars, conferences, research projects and publications, and facilitating student preparation for IoA examinations. The partnership also seeks to strengthen industry engagement by connecting IoA students with employer networks and promoting placement opportunities through the Parties’ professional and global networks.

Both institutions recognize the mutual benefits of encouraging direct interaction and collaboration among students, faculty, and staff. The partnership facilitates joint research projects, scholarly publications, and sharing of library resources, along with academic programmes and service-oriented initiatives. It also provides opportunities for faculty and student exchange for teaching, training, research, and study purposes, invitations to scholars for conferences, lectures, and seminars, and the joint organization of workshops and other events of shared interest. The collaboration further allows for additional initiatives as mutually agreed upon, strengthening academic engagement and cultural dialogue.

Under this collaboration, CA Foundation and Intermediate level coaching will be provided in alignment with the B. Com (Accounting and Taxation) programme, with the detailed academic pathway annexed to the agreement. Both parties will coordinate academic calendars to prevent scheduling conflicts between regular college classes and CA coaching sessions, and the course structure will be structured to ensure the smooth academic progression of students pursuing both programmes simultaneously.

The MoU aims to encourage joint academic activities such as research initiatives, faculty and student interactions, scholarly discussions, seminars, conferences, and workshops of mutual interest. It also facilitates knowledge sharing, academic exchange, and collaborative programmes designed to enhance learning outcomes and strengthen research culture. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing academic excellence and fostering meaningful engagement between the two institutions.