About School of Economics & Commerce
The world is changing faster than ever—and understanding it demands more than disciplinary boundaries. At the KIIT School of Economics & Commerce (KSEC), we cultivate thinkers who decode markets, question assumptions, interpret data, and design solutions for an increasingly interconnected world.
KSEC is where economics meets enterprise, commerce engages with technology, and analytical rigour is complemented by creativity, ethics, and social responsibility. Every classroom conversation is an invitation to explore how financial systems, public policy, business innovation, digital transformation, and human behaviour shape societies and economies. Our programmes, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, span undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies in Economics and Commerce, alongside future-focused specialisations such as FinTech, Business Analytics, and Economics with Data Analytics.
Learning at KSEC extends well beyond textbooks. Through research, industry partnerships, experiential learning, internships, case-based pedagogy, and global engagement, students are encouraged to challenge conventions, embrace emerging technologies, and develop solutions with real-world impact. As part of KIIT Deemed to be University, KSEC is committed to shaping graduates who are intellectually agile, ethically grounded, globally aware, and prepared to lead in business, public policy, entrepreneurship, academia, and beyond. We do not simply prepare students for careers—we prepare them to understand change, shape progress, and create value in a rapidly evolving world.
Recognition: Despite its youth, KSEC is recognized for its academic excellence and extracurricular activities.
Vision: Aims to be a globally acclaimed center for multidisciplinary studies and research.
Pedagogy: Emphasizes experiential learning, human values, and innovation with modern technologies.
Faculty: Expert panel motivates students, offering career-oriented internships and guidance.
Programs: Offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs in Commerce, Economics.
NEP-2020: Among the first in the state to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Student Intake: Growing student population, reflecting strong placement records.
Events: Hosts academic and extracurricular events to nurture skills and talents.
Industry Focus: Prepares students for the industry through practical knowledge and research.
Research: Houses the International Centre for Business Research and Innovation (ICBRI).
Outcome-based Teaching: Provides practical courses to enhance students’ competitiveness.
The distinct way of education system gives a prominence concern not only on academics but also to the all-inclusive development of individuals. Where the reach on learning exposure is highly appraised by distinct ways, like industrial visits and also through co-curricular activities to portray the potential and to exhibit the talent of each student.
Vision
To create an advanced centre of professional learning of international standing where pursuit of knowledge and excellence shall reign supreme, unfettered by the barriers of nationality, language, cultural plurality and religion.
Mission
- Imparting quality value based education of international standard and imbibing skill for solving real life problems.
- Inculcating global perspective in attitude.
- Creating leadership qualities with futuristic vision.
- Fostering spirit of entrepreneurship and realisation of societal responsibilities.
- Cultivating adaptation of ethics, morality and healthy practices in professional life.
- Instilling habit of continual learning.
- Encouraging and supporting creative abilities and research temperament.
- Establishing and promoting close interaction with industries and other utility sectors and keep abreast with state-of-the-art technology.
Leadership
Dr. Praveen Mohanty
Director
Dr. Praveen Mohanty is Professor of Economics and Finance at the School of Economics and Commerce. He brings over two decades of experience spanning financial markets, policy engagement, and academia. Before returning full-time to academic life, he worked with institutions such as ICICI Bank, Srei Infrastructure Finance, Edelweiss Finance, and Aptivaa Consulting, where he was closely involved in risk management, structured finance, infrastructure project finance, and strategic advisory.
Over the years, Dr. Mohanty has developed deep expertise in quantitative credit risk modelling and was among the early professionals working on frameworks to measure and price credit risk in India’s evolving financial system. He also contributed to the development of India’s securitization market including the regulatory framework during its formative phase.
For the past eight years, he was part of KIIT School of Management, where he taught across MBA and executive programmes and engaged actively in curriculum development, research mentoring, and academic leadership. His work consistently seeks to connect economic theory with institutional realities and market practice.
Dr. Mohanty holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Southern California and a master’s degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
His current research interests include financial inclusion and micro entrepreneurship; the regulatory architecture of the financial sector; environmental economics and climate risk; and corporate bankruptcy.
Dr. Sukanta C. Swain
Dean ( I/C ) & Dean Research
Dr. Sukanta Chandra Swain is a Professor of Economics and Dean (Research) of the School of Economics & Commerce, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar. Before taking up the assignment in the School of Economics & Commerce, he was the Dean, School of Humanities, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar. Prior to joining KIIT, he was with the Chartered Financial Analysts of India as the Professor and Associate Dean. He has 30 years of teaching experience out of which nine years of experience is in academic administration. He has been successfully guiding research scholars in their doctoral degree and considerably contributing to the intellectual world in the form of publishing research papers, giving keynote/plenary talks, delivering as resource persons, taking up consultancy projects, conducting Workshops, National Seminars/Conferences, FDPs and
Dr. Saswat Kishore Mishra
Associate Dean
