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Master of Business Administration (MBA) Colleges in Nepal

December 28, 2018
Last updated March 29, 2024
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A broader perspective of the world, critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, effective communication, analytical skills, individual enhancement, through knowledge and skills is what Master of Business Administration (MBA) delivers.

MBA program is a 2-years course with more than or equal to 60 credit hours and the skills, capabilities, and knowledge the program develops in different sectors of management (e.g. Finance, Accounting, Human Resource, Marketing, Operation, Information Technology etc.) equips the students for entrepreneurship/ managerial roles that will be offered to them after they graduate. 

Besides the routine classes, group discussions, individual presentations, case studies, projects, field visits, and other practical aspects have enriched the MBA Course and made MBA one of the most sought-after course in Nepal and around the globe.

Types of MBA programs:

MBA is broadly divided in two categories, MBA and Executive MBA (EMBA) but on the basis of specialty (major/concentration) and/or mode of delivery, the MBA program has been named as MBA Evening, MBA Weekend, MBA (Global Business), MBA (Finance) and MBA (IT), MBA -Entrepreneurship etc.

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) / EMBA program in Nepal

 

About 33 types of MBA and EMBA programs are currently being offered in Nepal by various colleges under the affiliation of different National and International Universities.

Currently, 5 Nepalese Universities namely Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University, Pokhara University, Purbanchal University, and Mid Western University, offer MBA/EMBA program while 13 International Universities offer these programs via their affiliated Colleges in Nepal.

Eligibility:

The candidates seeking admission in Master of Business Administration (MBA) program must have completed Bachelors Degree or equivalent from a recognized University.  

[Note: The eligibility criteria and admission procedure may vary according to the Universities]

Here is the comprehensive list of various MBA programs offered by Nepalese Universities. (Click the name to know the details of each program) 

  1. MBA-Tribhuvan University 
  2. MBA in Global Leadership and Management-Tribhuvan University  
  3. Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Kathmandu University
  4. Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Purbanchal University
  5. Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Pokhara University
  6. Master of Business Administration-Banking and Finance (MBA-BF) - Tribhuvan University
  7. Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship (MBA-E) - Tribhuvan University 
  8. Master of Business Administration in Information Technology (MBA IT) - Tribhuvan University
  9. MBA Finance - Pokhara University
  10. MBA (Global Business) - Pokhara University
  11. MBA-Evening - Pokhara University 
  12. Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Mid-Western University
  13. Master of Business Administration-Evening (MBAe) - Mid-Western University
  14. Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Nepal Open University
  15. Executive MBA - Kathmandu University
  16. Executive MBA - Pokhara University
  17. Executive MBA - Purbanchal University

Similarly, the MBA programs offered in Nepal by various Colleges under Foreign/International Universities can be viewed by clicking the name of the program mentioned below:

  1. Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International American University
  2. Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation 
  3. Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Lincoln University College
  4. Master of Business Administration (MBA) - University of Northampton (UK)
  5. Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Asia e University
  6. Masters of Business Administration (MBA) - Limkokwing University of Creative Technology 
  7. Master in Business Administration (MBA) - Westcliff University, CA, USA
  8. MBA Agribusiness - Westcliff University, CA, USA 
  9. MBA Entrepreneurship - Westcliff University, CA, USA 
  10. MBA Nonprofit - Westcliff University, CA, USA
  11. Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Indira Gandhi National Open University
  12. Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur
  13. Master of Business Administration (MBA) - London Metropolitan University
  14. Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Sikkim Manipal University
  15. Master of Business Administration (MBA) - University of Madras
  16. Master of Business Administration-MBA - Queen Margaret University (UK)
  17. MBA (Executive) - Leeds Beckett University, UK

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) - Tribhuvan University

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) is a Two years (4 Semesters) course of 60 credit hours of Tribhuvan University. On the basis of Specializations/Concentrations the MBA program of Tribhuvan University are of 5 types namely MBA (General)MBA in Global Leadership and ManagementMaster of Business Administration-Banking and Finance (MBA-BF)Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship (MBA-E) and Master of Business Administration in Information Technology (MBA IT)

Offering Colleges: 

Tribhuvan University School of Management, Kirtipur offers MBA (General)MBA in Global Leadership and Management, and MBA IT. Similarly MBA - Banking and Finance (MBA-BF) and MBA in Entrepreneurship (MBA-E) programs are offered by Lumbini Banijya Campus, Butwal and Kailali Multiple Campus, Dhangadi.

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) - Kathmandu University

MBA at Kathmandu University is an intensive two year course spread over six terms of full time study. In the first year, students complete three terms, each lasting 14 weeks involving intensive class -room study and practical business projects. In the second year, they complete three terms with an option of earning more credits in their area of concentration or taking more electives to broaden their managerial competency base. 

This program is offered by Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM).

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Purbanchal University 

Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a Two years (4 Semesters) course of Purbanchal University. This 69 credit hours course of Purbanchal University is aimed to prepare managers for business and non- business sectors by developing their professionalism.

Offering College: 

  1. Purbanchal University, School of Management (PUSOM)
  2. Kantipur International College
  3. Kathmandu Don Bosco College
  4. Himalayan Whitehouse International College: School of Management

Besides these, Birgunj Public College (BPC), Kantipur Valley College (KVC), Central Engineering College, DAV Business School, Model Multiple College, Novel Academy, Presidency College of Management Sciences, and Zenith International College (Biratnagar) also offer MBA programs under Purbanchal University.

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) - Pokhara University

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) is a Two years (6 Trimesters) course of 66 credit hours of Pokhara University. There are 4 varieties of MBA program offered by Pokhara University on the basis of on the basis of specialty (major/concentration) and/or mode of delivery. They are Master of Business Administration (MBA)MBA FinanceMBA (Global Business), MBA (Job Holders), and MBA-Evening

Offering Colleges (Master of Business Administration (MBA)):

  1. Pokhara University School of Business
  2. Uniglobe College

Besides the above-mentioned colleges, Excel Business College, Quest International College, Ace Institute of Management, Amity College, Mahendranagar, Apex College, and Boston International College Also offer MBA under Pokhara University.

Offering College (MBA Finance)

  1. Uniglobe College

Offering College (MBA (Global Business))

  1. SAIM College

Offering College (MBA-Evening)

  1. Rajdhani Model College

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Mid-Western University

Two varieties of MBA programs are offered by Mid-Western University on the basis of on the basis of mode of delivery namely Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Business Administration-Evening (MBAe)

MBA is a two years program aimed to prepare young individuals for careers as successful managers and entrepreneurs by developing managerial competence and acumen for the changing world while MBA-Evening is a two and half year course spread over 5 semesters with the option of pursuing a specialization in one of the disciplinary area in Finance, Marketing and HR.

Offering Colleges:

  1. Mid-western University School of Management
  2. Global College International (GCI)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Nepal Open University

Masters of Business Administration is a Two Years program of Nepal Open University. 

Executive MBA (EMBA)

Three Universities of Nepal namely Kathmandu University, Pokhara University and Purbanchal University offer Executive MBA (EMBA) program in Nepal.

The EMBA programs are currently being offered in Nepal. They are:

  1. Executive MBA - Kathmandu University
  2. Executive MBA - Pokhara University
  3. Executive MBA - Purbanchal University

Offering Colleges:

  1. Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM) (Kathmandu University)
  2. Himalayan Whitehouse International College: School of Management(Purbanchal University)
  3. Kathmandu Don Bosco College (Purbanchal University)

Besides these, Kantipur Valley College (KVC) (Purbanchal University), V.S. Niketan College (Pokhara University), and Ace Institue of Management (Pokhara University) also offer Executive MBA.

International MBA programs in Nepal

Various International Universities offer MBA program in Nepal via their affiliated colleges. They are as follows:

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International American University

The MBA program affiliated with International American University is a thorough two-year graduate program, offering 60 credits. It aims to enrich students' understanding of business by connecting academic theories with practical strategies to address contemporary business issues. The curriculum covers advanced concepts and strategic leadership, blending analytical, quantitative, and strategic skills. The program's overarching aim is to nurture distinctive leadership qualities in MBA graduates, enabling them to emerge as influential and effective leaders in the corporate realm.

Offering Colleges:

  1. Model Institute of Technology (MIT)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation 

Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a 2 Years/ 4 Semesters, 72 credit hours programme of Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation. This programme is specifically designed to provide an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills as a business manager in various work settings. This programme is offered by Lord Buddha Education Foundation (LBEF).

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Lincoln University College

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) course offered by Lincoln University College in Nepal focuses on graduates who have developed the self-reflective mindset, the analytic mindset, the collaborative mindset, the worldly mindset and the action mindset.

Offering Colleges:

1. Phoenix College of Management
2. Texas College of Management and IT
3. Nepal Business College 
4. IIMS college

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - University of Northampton (UK)

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Placement Learning offered by NAMI College in affiliation with the globally acclaimed University of Northampton, U.K., is an international qualification much coveted by aspiring managerial professionals.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Asia e University

Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a two year wisely designed academic program of  Asia e University to suit the need of both regular as well as working professionals. VIRINCHI College offers this program.

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) - Limkokwing University of Creative Technology

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) is a two years course of Limkokwing University, Malaysia. of Creative Technology spread over Four Semesters. This course is of maximum 60 credit hours comprising of internship, course work and industrial visits. CG Institute of Management offers this program in Nepal.

Master in Business Administration (MBA) - Westcliff University, CA, USA

Westcliff University’s curriculum consists of graduate and undergraduate degree programs in business and education as well as other certificate programs.

Offering colleges:

1. Presidential Business School
2. Kings College offers Master in Business Administration (MBA General)MBA AgribusinessMBA Entrepreneurship, and MBA Nonprofit

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Indira Gandhi National Open University

Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a Two Years (4 Semesters) program of Indira Gandhi National Open University. This program is offered by International Center for Academics (ICA).

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur

Faculty of Business and Accounting, Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur offers this specially designed Master of Business Administration programme in the areas of Accounting, Finance and Banking, Human Resource Management, Marketing and Project Management.

They share the secrets of successful business management. Undoubtedly this programme will strengthen your career path and achievements in your future business endeavors.

Offering Colleges:

  1. Himalayan College of Management
  2. Sunway International Business School

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - London Metropolitan University

MBA program of London Metropolitan University run has been designed for candidates from diverse background, focusing on those who have practiced working experience in managerial positions. 

This programme is offered by Islington College, Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - University of Bedfordshire  

MBA program of University of Bedfordshire promises a transformative experience that enables students to enhance their innovative as well as creative capacities leading them to succeed in life after graduation. Patan College of Professional Studies (PCPS) offers this course.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Leeds Beckett University 

With a history dating back to 1824, Leeds Beckett is a world-class university that was featured in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019. The University works with a host of businesses to ensure their research and courses are contemporary, rich, and relevant, and meet the career ambitions of their students.TBC offers MBA (Graduate) and MBA (Executive) with affiliation from Leeds Beckett University.

Other Remaining MBA programs

Besides these programs, other three types of MBA programs are offered in Nepal namely Master of Business Administration (MBA) - University of MadrasMaster of Business Administration, MBA - Queen Margaret University (UK), and MBA (Executive) - Leeds Beckett University, UK by various colleges.

Find the full list of colleges that offer MBA program here

Find the full list of colleges that offer EMBA program here: 

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