The BBA-BI Program of Pokhara University aims to provide students with foundation knowledge and practical skills in various areas of business administration in the banking and insurance sector. It also intends to develop the intellectual ability and managerial skills in students through business and other social science courses. Besides, the program helps the students to develop the proper attitudes and qualities required for managing business functions.
The curriculum is designed to equip students with the competencies, knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for success in the banking, finance, and insurance field. The coursework gives students a broad and holistic view of the challenges in today’s business environment. The BBA-BI program provides students basis for career growth and prepares them for higher studies. The program specifically aims to produce the graduates who:
- have a sound knowledge and proper conceptual underpinnings of business management,
- are well acquainted with the broad contexts of business organizations in Nepal and outside,
- possess analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills,
- possess the ability to use electronic media and computers to solve organizational problems,
- have the ability to work in teams and individually and
- are competent in written and oral communication, including the ability to use electronic media and computers for business communication.
Why BBA-BI ?
The BBA-BI is a four-year program structured in eight semesters. A student needs to complete 120 credit hours of course work, project work, and internship for graduation. Besides lectures, the classes are facilitated by case studies, group discussions, project assignments, field visits, class presentations, and other teaching methods. In order to develop communication and interpersonal skills, students are emphasized to participate in class activities, group discussions, and individual presentations. The medium of instruction and examination for this program will be English, and a student is expected to have good English language proficiency with acceptable communication skills.
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 12 years of formal education
- CGPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0-point scale) or 45 percent in any +2 stream
- Admission tests, group discussions, and interviews.
Curricular Structure
Semester I
| Course Code |
Subject |
Credit Hours |
| ENG 110 |
English |
3 |
| MTH 110 |
Basic Mathematics |
3 |
| ICT 110 |
IT for Business |
3 |
| BHS 110 |
Behavioral Science |
3 |
| MGT 111 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
| PRC 110 |
Software Skills Practicum |
1 |
| Total |
|
16 |
Semester II
| Course Code |
Subject |
Credit Hours |
| BUC 201 |
Business Communication |
3 |
| MTH 111 |
Business Mathematics |
3 |
| ECO 110 |
Introduction to Microeconomics |
3 |
| MGT 112 |
Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior |
3 |
| ACC 110 |
Financial Accounting |
3 |
| PRC 111 |
Soft Skills Practicum |
1 |
| Total |
|
16 |
Semester III
| Course Code |
Subject |
Credit Hours |
| STT 110 |
Business Statistics |
3 |
| ECO 111 |
Introduction to Macroeconomics |
3 |
| ACC 111 |
Cost and Management Accounting |
3 |
| MGT 114 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
| MKT 110 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
| PRC 112 |
Digital Marketing Practicum |
1 |
| Total |
|
16 |
Semester IV
| Course Code |
Subject |
Credit Hours |
| STT 111 |
Data Analysis and Modeling |
3 |
| MGT 116 |
Fundamentals of Operations Management |
3 |
| RCH 110 |
Business Research Methods |
3 |
| MIS 110 |
Management Information System |
3 |
| FIN 111 |
Introduction to Financial Management |
3 |
| PRC 114 |
Academic Writing |
1 |
| Total |
|
16 |
Semester V
| Course Code |
Subject |
Credit Hours |
| FIN 310 |
Corporate Finance |
3 |
| FIN 317 |
Financial Institutions and Market |
3 |
| MIS 111 |
Essentials of e-Business |
3 |
| |
Concentration I |
3 |
| |
Concentration II |
3 |
| PRC 113 |
Fintech Practicum |
1 |
| Total |
|
16 |
Semester VI
| Course Code |
Subject |
Credit Hours |
| MGT 115 |
Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
3 |
| FIN 313 |
Fundamentals of Investment Management |
3 |
| PRJ 110 |
Project Work |
3 |
| |
Concentration II |
3 |
| |
Concentration IV |
3 |
| |
Elective I |
3 |
| Total |
|
18 |
Semester VII
| Course Code |
Subject |
Credit Hours |
| MGT 119 |
Strategic Management |
3 |
| MGT 120 |
Business Environment |
3 |
| LAW 211 |
Financial Law |
3 |
| |
Concentration V |
3 |
| |
Elective II |
3 |
| PRJ 112 |
Community Engagement Project |
1 |
| Total |
|
16 |
Semester VIII
| Course Code |
Subject |
Credit Hours |
| INT 110 |
Internship |
6 |
| Total |
|
6 |
