The Master of Business Studies (MBS) is a two-year, four-semester postgraduate program offered by Tribhuvan University under the Faculty of Management. The MBS program is designed to prepare competent managers and entrepreneurs capable of leading organizations across sectors: business, industry, government, and non-government, within and beyond Nepal.
Program Objectives
The MBS program specifically aims to:
- Equip students with strong conceptual knowledge of business and management.
- Prepare managers for functional roles in key areas of management.
- Develop students' understanding of the national and global business environment.
- Foster entrepreneurial abilities to drive innovation and positive change in society.
- Build strong research capabilities for academic and practical contributions.
Program Highlights
- Blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application.
- Emphasis on research, strategic decision-making, and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Options for specialization in Finance, Marketing, Accountancy, or Management.
- Mandatory dissertation work to enhance academic inquiry and applied research skills.
Course Cycle
First Semester (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Title | Code | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing Management | MKT 511 | 3 Cr. |
| Managerial Economics | ECO 512 | 3 Cr. |
| Statistical Methods | MSC 514 | 3 Cr. |
| Organizational Behavior | MGT 515 | 3 Cr. |
| Managerial Communication | MGT 519 | 3 Cr. |
Second Semester (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Title | Code | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Management | FIN 510 | 3 Cr. |
| Human Resource Management | MGT 513 | 3 Cr. |
| Production and Operations Management | MSC 517 | 3 Cr. |
| Management Accountancy | ACC 517 | 3 Cr. |
| Business Environment | MGT 518 | 3 Cr. |
Third Semester (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Title | Code | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting for Financial & Managerial Decision and Control | ACC 519 | 3 Cr. |
| Research Methodology | MSC 521 | 3 Cr. |
| International Business | MGT 522 | 3 Cr. |
| Entrepreneurship | MGT 524 | 3 Cr. |
Specialization Course (Choose One from Group A):
Finance
- FIN 687: Financial Derivatives and Market – 3 Cr.
- FIN 688: Corporate Finance – 3 Cr.
Accountancy
- ACC 685: Corporate Taxation – 3 Cr.
- ACC 686: Cost Management – 3 Cr.
Management
- MGT 687: Recent Trends in Management – 3 Cr.
- MGT 688: Organizational Theory – 3 Cr.
Marketing
- MKT 691: Advertising and Promotion Management – 3 Cr.
- MKT 692: Rural Marketing – 3 Cr.
Fourth Semester (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Title | Code | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Management | MGT 523 | 3 Cr. |
Specialization Courses (Choose Any Two from Group B):
Finance
- FIN 685: Financial Markets and Institutions - 3 Cr.
- FIN 686: International Financial Management - 3 Cr.
- FIN 689: Investment Management - 3 Cr.
- FIN 690: Insurance: Theory and Practice - 3 Cr.
- FIN 691: Commercial Bank Management: Theory and Practice - 3 Cr.
Marketing
- MKT 685: Consumer Behavior - 3 Cr.
- MKT 686: International Marketing - 3 Cr.
- MKT 687: Brand Management - 3 Cr.
- MKT 688: Sales Management - 3 Cr.
- MKT 689: Retail Management - 3 Cr.
- MKT 690: Services Marketing
Accountancy
- ACC 687: Contemporary Auditing - 3 Cr.
- ACC 688: Accounting Theory and Financial Reporting - 3 Cr.
- ACC 689: Management Control Systems - 3 Cr.
- ACC 690: Balance Scorecard: A Tool for Performance Measurement - 3 Cr.
Management
- MGT 685: Organizational Development and Change - 3 Cr.
- MGT 686: Quality Management - 3 Cr.
- MGT 689: Performance Management - 3 Cr.
- MGT 690: Leadership and Communication - 3 Cr.
Dissertation
| Course Title | Code | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | MGT 525 | 3 Cr. |
All students are required to submit a dissertation based on original research, preferably aligned with their specialization area. This component helps students apply research methodology and analytical tools to real-world business challenges.
