LUCKNOW, April 10 -- With a new vice-chancellor at the helm, the University of Lucknow (LU) is looking to boost student employability by introducing industry-oriented programmes, including two new BCom courses set to roll out from July this year.

According to the India Skills Report 2025, only around 55% of Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) graduates are considered employable, with the rest lacking industry-relevant skills in an increasingly AI-driven workplace. In response, LU is planning to launch BCom in Retail Management and BCom in E-Commerce to bridge this gap.

Both programmes are proposed in an eight-semester format, with a mandatory two-semester apprenticeship component. Students will earn 16 credits per semester during the apprentice...