About the Department

• The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Vikas College of Arts, Science & Commerce is committed to strengthening students’ quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, and analytical skills. The Department offers Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) and Vocational Skill Courses (VSC) in Mathematics and Statistics exclusively in the First Year of the undergraduate programmes, as per the curriculum framework of the University of Mumbai.
• In today’s data-driven and technology-oriented world, foundational knowledge of Mathematics and Statistics is essential across disciplines including commerce, science, social sciences, and management. The Department aims to equip students with practical mathematical tools and statistical techniques that enhance employability and academic competence.

Vision

To develop analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills among students through applied Mathematics and Statistics education.

 Mission

• To provide practical and application-oriented courses in Mathematics and Statistics.
• To strengthen numerical and logical reasoning skills.
• To introduce students to data analysis and interpretation techniques.
• To promote the use of quantitative tools in academic and professional contexts.
• To enhance employability through skill-based learning.

Programme Offered

Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) – Mathematics & Statistics

Vocational Skill Courses (VSC) – Mathematics & Statistics

Level: First Year Undergraduate

Streams Covered: B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., and other undergraduate programmes offered by the College

Teaching–Learning Methodology

The Department adopts interactive and application-based teaching strategies, including:

• Problem-solving sessions
• Practical demonstrations and numerical exercises
• Case-based learning
• ICT-enabled teaching
• Assignments and project work
• Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)

Skill Development & Employability

The courses support students in:

• Enhancing aptitude for competitive examinations
• Developing data-handling and analytical skills
• Strengthening financial and business decision-making abilities
• Preparing for careers in banking, insurance, analytics, and research
• Building confidence in quantitative subjects

Course Outcomes (COs)

Upon successful completion of the SEC/VSC courses, students will be able to:

• Apply basic mathematical and statistical tools to solve real-life problems.
• Interpret and analyze data effectively.
• Demonstrate improved quantitative reasoning skills.
• Use statistical methods for decision-making and analysis.

Develop foundational skills useful for higher studies and competitive examinations.

A Bridge Course in Mathematics was conducted for non-mathematics students enrolled in the Department of Biotechnology to strengthen their fundamental mathematical concepts required for the academic curriculum.