Introduction

The Quaid-e-Azam College of Commerce (QACC) founded in 1962, is a constituent college of the University of Peshawar. It has a singular honour of having been established out of the funds bequeathed for this purpose by Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Mohtarima Fatima Jinnah laid the foundation stone of the College on 25th October 1962.

QACC is the premier institution of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and its courses of studies aim at imparting knowledge in the broad based principles and procedures of Commerce so as to develop a strong foundation for the prospective managers in functional areas of business. Special emphasis is placed on training students in the application of this knowledge to solve organizational and operational problems faced by the modern business entities. For attainment of these objectives, teaching methods are so designed to develop the students’ ingenuity, foster self-confidence and initiative in them and sharpen their talents for original thinking & analysis.

The College is currently offering Master of Commerce (Two-Year) and BS Commerce (Four-Year) programs with specialization in the fields of Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management and Marketing.

Vision

We will be a leading academic institution in the field of Commerce and Management, working the socio-economic development of the community with a focus on management of industrial and commercial activities

Mission

To produce competent managers, entrepreneurs, and academicians with sound knowledge and equipped with analytical tools required in today’s highly competitive world of commerce and Industry to provide an opportunity to explore new business horizons by enabling them to make optimal business decisions.

Objectives

• Develop skills in critical thinking, problem solving and communication
• Initiate and manage change in organizations
• Understand professional ethics and responsibility
• Employ organizations to make optimal decision making

Outcomes

After graduation from the College the students will be able to:

• Evaluate different financial proposals by exhibiting strong theoretical knowledge and quantitative techniques
• Establish an accounting system for new concern or handle the accounts of any on going concern
• Have a broader understanding of corporate, legal and business affairs
• Understand the modern business scenario
• Provide strong managerial, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Conduct research independently
• Comprehend business and economic environment