Part-time MBA (MBA Evening) program of Pokahara University

Satchit Ghimire

December 06, 2019
Last updated November 03, 2021

The Masters of Business Administration is one of the sought-after courses in Nepal and abroad offering a broad spectrum of ideas in accounting, economics, business, management, and entrepreneurship. The scope of Master of Business Administration is not only limited to the corporate world but can also be useful to those who are willing for managerial/leadership career in the public sector, service sector as well as in other areas.

There are mainly two routes that one can follow to pursue an MBA program in Nepal. One is a regular full-time MBA and another is a part-time MBA program. Like regular MBA programs, part-time MBA programs include a "core" curriculum including Economics, Business, Accounting, HR Management, Finance, Entrepreneurship as well as various elective courses.

Part-time MBA programs:

The Part-time MBA program targets young aspirants who want to earn an MBA degree and gather work experience simultaneously. There are mainly two types of part-time MBA programs - Executive MBA (EMBA) program and the MBA Evening program. EMBA program aims to develop professional managers who can effectively lead their organizations in this highly dynamic and competitive environment. EMBA students are expected to already have spent some time in executive or leadership positions whereas Part-time MBA programs are aimed for working professionals who have their full-time job and are aiming for the leadership positions.

The MBA Evening program under Pokhara University is offered by Rajdhani Model College along with other Private Colleges. 

Pros of Doing Part-Time MBA programs:

  • A part-time MBA program allows students to complete the study while working for the organization.
  • The programs are more flexible for working professionals as the time slot of the classes is outside business hours.
  • The full-time MBA program takes two years to complete which means you are losing out two year's worth of salary while pursuing your study.
  • Many companies provide tuition reimbursement to part-time MBA programs.

MBA Evening

MBA Evening program of Pokhara University targets young aspirants who want to earn an MBA degree and gather work experience simultaneously. This program allows fresh graduates to work and study together without compromising on either. The program accommodates the need to learn and earn together.

MBA Evening program is similar to the regular MBA program of Pokhara University. On completion of the program, the student will be granted the Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree by Pokhara University.

Objectives of MBA-Evening program

The main objectives of the MBA-Evening program is to provide students the opportunity to enhance their professionalism. It aims to imbibe a sense of strategic outlook to management problems in students. The emphasis, therefore, is on management as an integrated process and requires the students to develop a global view of economic, technological, cultural and political environment of business.

Specifically the program aims to:

  1. develop resourceful individuals capable of addressing the challenges of the 21st century
  2. broaden the career prospects of participants by imbibing a strategic outlook in them
  3. enhance their initiative and employability by developing their professionalism.

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About Rajdhani Model College:

Rajdhani Model College was founded by a team of professionals and academicians with the sole aim of imparting best possible business education in Nepal.

The college plans to set a new benchmark in business education by offering the best possible business education in Nepal. By instilling managerial competence in its students, fostering participatory approach to teaching, nurturing entrepreneurial and leadership skills, and coping with rapid technological change, the college ranks as a promising management college in a short span of time. It is offering BBA, BHM and MBA-Evening program affiliated to Pokhara University.

Admission Process:

Minimum Eligibility:

To be eligible for admissions in MBA Evening program of Pokhara University offered by Rajdhani Model College and other colleges, the student must have completed:

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent with 15 years of formal education (12 years of schooling and three years of graduation) in any discipline.
  • Secured minimum CGPA 2.0 or 45% at the bachelor's level.

Entrance Examination:

Pokhara University, Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), will conduct Management Admission Test (PUMAT), which will include 100 objective questions with 5 options: 

  • Verbal ability 
  • Quantitative ability 
  • Logical Reasoning 
  • General Awareness 

The duration of the examination - 2 hrs. 

Facilities Offerd by Rajdhani Model College:

Guest Lectures

The college regularly invites senior executives from various sectors of industry and academia to share their experiences with the students.

Teaching Approach

A wonderful blend of numerous techniques such as tutorials, guest lectures, seminars and workshops, internships, independent projects works, presentations, management games, case studies, research projects, discussions and many more constitute the pedagogy.

Industrial Tours and Field Visits

Tours, industrial visits and excursions are the integral part of our curriculum. Such programs provide the students with an opportunity of first hand experiences of how things work in real life situations. These visits combine both education and entertainment.

Career Insight

Proper career counseling, career planning and goal setting remain at the heart of professional success. The College has a dedicated team of professionals who counsel and guide students towards the right career choices so that students can achieve success in their professional life.

Casuals

RMC provides the opportunity to complete part-time internships at different work places whenever required. Students here will be allowed to perform casual duties as demanded by their potential employers. By doing this, students explore the workplaces, benefit with remuneration, and have a better exposure.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Our future lies in the growth of the society in which we live. Therefore RMC encourages it's students to contribute for social welfare activities. They go for volunteering, organize health camps, cleanliness campaigns, relief camps etc. on a regular basis. This is done to inculcate in them the responsibility of social consciousness, which is a key component in nation building.

Research Based Study

The students are required to work on term projects, case studies, paper presentations, etc., leading to a more practical understanding of their areas of specialization. They are encouraged to regularly organize and participate in the seminars, workshops and conferences as well.