Bachelor of Information Technology Management

Bachelor of Information Technology Management

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The Bachelor of Information Technology Management (BITM), previously known as the Bachelor of Information Management (BIM), is a four-year (eight-semester) program offered by Tribhuvan University, which integrates IT and Management Courses.

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Institutions offering BITM

Currently, 45 institutions offer Bachelor of Information Technology Management (BITM) under Tribhuvan University in Nepal with 13 of them offering in Kathmandu district.

To study BITM at Tribhuvan University, students must pass the CMAT exam, and to get scholarships, you have to secure competitive marks. You can prepare for CMAT by enrolling yourself in CMAT Preparation class run by Edusanjal. 

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The Bachelor of Information Technology Management (BITM) is a cutting-edge undergraduate program offered by the Faculty of Management at Tribhuvan University. Spanning four years and eight semesters, this program uniquely blends the disciplines of Information Technology (IT) and Management, aiming to develop graduates who are both technically proficient and managerially competent.

Designed to meet the evolving demands of the digital age, the BITM program provides a comprehensive curriculum that integrates computing, informatics, business fundamentals, and critical decision-making. Students not only gain a solid foundation in IT but also acquire essential skills in software design, data management, and entrepreneurship, preparing them to tackle real-world business and technological challenges.

With a mission to produce socially responsible, innovative, and results-driven IT and management professionals, the program equips students with the tools needed for success in today's dynamic and competitive professional landscape. Whether pursuing careers in IT-enabled management roles or continuing with advanced studies, BITM graduates are well-prepared to lead and excel both nationally and globally.

The Objective of the Program

The main objectives of the program are as follows:

  1. Prepare IT professionals proficient in the use of computers and computational techniques with information technology in order to develop effective information systems to solve real life problems in the organizational milieu.
  2. Develop students' skill in object-oriented software design methods and data management systems focusing with IT and management entrepreneurial skills.
  3. Provide professional training to students by combining information technology with managerial skills.
  4. Prepare students to proceed on to postgraduate level study in information management within and outside the country with management, IT and leadership skills.

 

Salient Features

Teaching Pedagogy
The general teaching pedagogy includes class lectures, group discussions, case studies, guest lectures, role play, research work, project work (individual and group), assignments (theoretical and practical), and term papers. The teaching faculty will determine the choice of teaching pedagogy as per the need of the course.

The concerned faculty shall develop a detailed course outline and work plan at the beginning of each semester and also recommends the basic text and other reference materials for effective teaching-learning of the course modules.

Internship

In the final semester, students shall be attached to organizations where they have to work for a period of eight weeks. Each student shall prepare an individual project report in the prescribed format based on his / her work in the respective organization assigned to him/her. Evaluation of the internship shall be based on the confidential report by the organization, project report, and presentation of the report. The report must be submitted by the end of the eighth semester. Students must secure a minimum grade of "C" in the internship. The internship carries a weight equivalent to 3 credit hours.

Examination, Evaluation and Grading System

The Bachelor of Information Technology Management program will be executed through the semester system. The regular program shall be completed in eight semesters. The internal (ongoing) evaluation and the external (end of the semester) examination shall carry 40 percent and 60 percent weightage respectively. The semester examinations shall be conducted by FOM. The final grade of the student shall be determined on the overall performance in the internal and external examinations.

Attendance

Students are required to attend regularly all theory and practical classes, assignments, study tours, field trips, seminars, and presentations as required by the course. A student is required to attend at least 80 percent of such activities in order to qualify for the semester examination.

Credit Transfers and Withdrawal

The program allows students to transfer the credits earned by them in similar programs of other universities recognized by Tribhuvan University. A student who has partially completed the BITM program and would like to discontinue his / her studies shall also be allowed to withdraw from the program. In such cases, a certificate specifying the credit earned by the student in the program shall be provided.

Graduation Requirements

The BITM program extends over eight semesters (four academic years). The BITM degree is awarded upon its successful completion of all the following requirements specified by the curriculum.

  • The successful completion of 126 credit hours as prescribed with a minimum of passing grade in all courses with an aggregate CGPA of 3.00.
  • A minimum of grade ‘B’ was obtained in the Industrial Attachment Project.
  • Completion of courses for the fulfillment of the requirements of the BITM program must occur within seven years from the time of registration.

Passing Grade and Grading System

The final evaluation of students is done through the examination conducted by Tribhuvan University. Students must secure a minimum grade ‘B’ or Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 in the internal evaluation in order to qualify to appear in the semester examination. In order to pass the semester examination, the student must secure a minimum of grade ‘B’ or the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.00. The grading system shall be as follows:

Letter GradeCumulative Grade
Point Average
(CGPA)
Marks Obtained in
Percent
Divisions / Remarks
A490 - 100Distinction
A-3.70 - 3.9980 - 89.9Very Good
B+3.30 - 3.6970 - 79.9First Division
B3.00 - 3.29960 -69.9Second Division
B-2.70 - 2.9950 - 59.9Pass in Individual Subject
FBelow 2.70Below 50Fail

 

Eligibility

Eligibility for Admission in Bachelor of Information Technology Management (BITM)

  • Successfully completed twelve-year schooling or its equivalent from any university, board or institution recognized by Tribhuvan University.
  • Minimum D+ grade in each subject of grade 11 and 12 with CGPA 1.80 or more / Secured at least second division in the 10+2, PCL, or equivalent program
  • Complied with all the application procedures.

Eligible applicants are required to appear in the entrance test commonly known as the Central Management Admission Test (CMAT) conducted by the Faculty of Management. The test will follow the international testing pattern and standards. It includes the areas like:

  • Verbal ability
  • Quantitative ability
  • Logical reasoning
  • General awareness

There shall be altogether one hundred (100) objective questions in the CMAT containing twenty (25) questions in each section with a total weight of 100 marks. Students must secure a minimum of 40% in the CMAT in order to qualify for the interview.

FOM shall conduct a Central Management Admission Test (CMAT) that will test the basic ability of the students in verbal ability and quantitative ability. The test shall be based on the SAT format. The colleges running the program shall conduct individual presentations and interviews for selecting suitable candidates. The admission committee of the colleges has the final authority in selecting the students for the BITM program.

Merit List

Admissions of the students in BITM program of Tribhuvan University will be strictly on the basis of merit list. Merit list is prepared on the basis of:

  1. 60% of CMAT Entrance examination
  2. 30% of marks secured in percentage in plus two or equivalent
  3. 10% Interview

Admission Criteria

Scholarships

Colleges offering BITM enroll as specified number of students who have passed the CMAT exams. Two students per section will get a 50% scholarship from the total fee collected by the college.

The following priority order should be followed when selecting students for the scholarship quota:

  • Students from Nepalese public secondary schools who have passed the +2 examinations.
  • Students who have completed +2 exams at a Nepalese public high school.

Curricular Structure

Curricular Structure

The BITM program requires the students to study a total of 126 credit hours. The curricular structure of the program comprises the following four separate course components.

1Management Courses30 Cr
2Analytical and Support Courses18 Cr
3Information Technology and Computing Courses66 Cr
4Elective Courses06 Cr
5Project03 Cr
6Internship03 Cr
 Total126 Cr

I. Management Courses- 30 Cr

CodeSubjectCredit Hrs
MGT 103Foundation of Business Management3 Cr
MGT 153Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management3 Cr
ACC 205Financial Accounting and Analysis3 Cr
ECO 253Economics for Business 3 Cr
ACC 253Cost and Management Accounting3 Cr
MKT 303Fundamentals of Marketing3 Cr
FIN 353Fundamentals of Corporate Finance3 Cr
MGT 353Business Environment3 Cr
MGT 403Operations Management3 Cr
MGT 404Strategic Management3 Cr

II. Analytical and Support Courses 18 Cr

ENG 103English I3 Cr
ENG 153Business Communications 3 Cr
MTH 103Basic Mathematics3 Cr
STT 204Business Statistics3 Cr
SOC 403Sociology for Business Management3 Cr
RCH 353Business Research Methods3 Cr

III. Information Technology and Computing Courses 66 Cr

CodeSubjectCredit Hrs
ITM 101Introduction to Computing and Information Technology3 Cr
ITM 102Structured Programming in C3 Cr
ITM 151Digital Logic 3 Cr
ITM 152Object-Oriented Programming with Java3 Cr
ITM 153Discrete Structure3 Cr
ITM 201Microprocessor and Computer Architecture3 Cr
ITM 202Web Programming–I3 Cr
ITM 203Database Management System3 Cr
ITM 251Web Programming-II3 Cr
ITM 252Data Structure and Algorithms3 Cr
ITM 253Computer Networking3 Cr
ITM 254Programming with Python3 Cr
ITM 301Operating System3 Cr
ITM 302Information System for Business Management3 Cr
ITM 303Artificial Intelligence3 Cr
ITM 304Cyber Security3 Cr
ITM 351Data Warehousing and Mining3 Cr
ITM 352Software Engineering and System Analysis3 Cr
ITM 353IT Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 Cr
ITM 451Business Data Analytics3 Cr
ITM 452Cloud Computing3 Cr
ITM 453E-Commerce and Digital Marketing3 Cr

IV. Elective Courses 06 Cr

Elective I (Any One Course)

CodeSubjectCredit Hrs
ITE 441Financial Technology3 Cr
ITE 442System and Network Administration3 Cr
ITE 443Foundation of Data Science3 Cr
ITE 444Software Project Management3 Cr
ITE 445Mobile Programming3 Cr

Elective II (Any One Course)

CodeSubjectCredit Hrs
ITE 491Advanced Networking3 Cr
ITE 492Database Administration3 Cr
ITE 493Machine Learning3 Cr
ITE 494Security Management3 Cr
ITE 495Digital-Governance3 Cr

V. Project and Internship 06 Cr

CodeSubjectCredit Hrs
ITM 448Project3 Cr
ITM 498Internship3 Cr

COURSE CYCLE

CodeFirst Semester15 Cr
ITM 101Introduction to Computing and Information Technology3 Cr
ITM 102Structured Programming inC3 Cr
ENG 103English I3 Cr
MGT 103Foundation of Business Management3 Cr
MTH 103Basic Mathematics3 Cr

 

CodeSecond Semester15 Cr
ITM 151Digital Logic3 Cr
ITM 152Object-Oriented Programming with Java3 Cr
ITM 153Discrete Structure3 Cr
ENG 153Business Communications3 Cr
MGT 153Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management3 Cr

 

CodeThird Semester15 Cr
ITM 201Microprocessor and Computer Architecture3 Cr
ITM 202Web Technology I3 Cr
ITM 203Database Management System3 Cr
ACC 205Financial Accountingand Analysis3 Cr
STT 204Business Statistics3 Cr

 

CodeFourth Semester18 Cr
ITM 251WebProgramming-II3 Cr
ITM 252Data Structure and Algorithms3 Cr
ITM 253Computer Networking3 Cr
ITM 254Programming with Python3 Cr
ECO 253Economics for Business3 Cr
ACC 253Cost and Management Accounting3 Cr

 

CodeFifth Semester15 Cr
ITM 301Operating System3 Cr
ITM 302Information System for Business Management3 Cr
ITM 303Artificial Intelligence3 Cr
ITM 304Cyber Security3 Cr
MKT 303Fundamentals of Marketing3 Cr

 

CodeSixth Semester18 Cr
ITM 351Data Warehousing and Mining3 Cr
ITM 352Software Engineering and System Analysis3 Cr
ITM 353IT Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 Cr
FIN 353Fundamentals of Corporate Finance3 Cr
MGT 353Business Environment3 Cr
RCH 353Business Research Methods3 Cr

 

CodeSeventh Semester15 Cr
SOC 403Sociology for Business Management3 Cr
MGT 403Operations Management3 Cr
MGT 404Strategic Management3 Cr
 Elective I3 Cr
ITM 448Project3 Cr

 

CodeEighth Semester15 Cr
ITM 451Business Data Analytics3 Cr
ITM 452Cloud Computing3 Cr
ITM 453E-Commerce and Digital Marketing3 Cr
 Elective II3 Cr
ITM 498Internship3 Cr

Download Syllabus:

BIM 1st Semester Syllabus.pdf

BIM 2nd Semester Syllabus.pdf

BIM 3rd Semester Syllabus.pdf

Model Questions:

BBA and BITM First Semeter Model Questions of Computer System, IT Application etc.pdf

Model Questions BBA and BITM Third semester IT Subjects.pdf

Model Questions for BBA, BITM, BBM Third Semester Business Statistics.pdf

Model Question BITM Fourth Semester IT 218 Data Structure and Algorithm with Java.pdf

Model Question BBA, BITM 4th Semester Cost and Management Accounting.pdf

Model Questions for BITM 5th Semester.pdf

Model Questions BITM Sixth Semester.pdf