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The Bachelor in Aviation Management (BAM) program, offered by Kathmandu University in collaboration with Simrik Ventures and Siddhartha Vanasthali Institute, is a four-year undergraduate course. It aims to equip students with the essential knowledge, skills, and practical training needed to effectively manage aviation operations, airlines, and airports. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including aviation law, safety and security, air traffic control, airport planning, airline operations, aviation finance, marketing, and human resource management. This program focuses on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills to prepare students for the demands of the growing aviation industry in Nepal and globally.

Eligibility:

Nepali or non-Nepali nationals must have a 10+2 or Intermediate or equivalent level in any discipline with a minimum of 40% in aggregate or a CGPA of 1.6 on a scale of 4.0, and a minimum 'D+' grade in each subject from a university/board recognized by Kathmandu University.

  • GCE Advanced Level students must have passed a minimum of three subjects in A Level and one general paper in AS Level with marks/grades requirements as mentioned above.
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) students must have passed a minimum of 6 courses (at least 3 courses in Higher Level) with 24 points in aggregate.
  • CTEVT students must have a three-year diploma with 40% in aggregate.
  • CBSE students must have a minimum of 40% in aggregate.

Note: Applicants who have appeared in the 12th-grade examination may apply on a provisional basis. Provisionally accepted applicants must satisfy the above eligibility criteria to continue their studies.

Course Structure

SemesterCategorizationCourse NameCredit Hours
Semester ICore
Advanced English 1
3
  
Mathematics
3
  
Principles of Microeconomics
3
  
Introduction to Psychology
3
  
Society and Culture
3
  
Financial Accounting
3
Semester II
Core
Macroeconomics
3
  
Business Management
3
 
 
Corporate Communication
3
 
 
Business Statistics
3
 
 
Introduction to Aviation Industry
3
 
 
Airport Equipment and Facilities
3
Semester III
Core
Principles of Marketing
3
 
 
Ethics and Social Responsibility
3
  
Financial Management
3
 
 
Air Traffic Management
3
 
 
HRM and Human Factor in Aviation
3
 
 
Aircraft Maintenance Management
3
Semester IV
Core
Database Management
3
 
 
Research Methodology
3
 
 
Business Strategy
3
  
Aviation Safety and Security
3
 
 
Operational Research Applied to Air Transportation
3
 
 
Meteorology Services for Aviation
3
Semester V
Core
Aircraft Certification & Airworthiness
3
 
 
Aviation Law and Regulation
3
 
Elective (1 subject to be chosen)
Helicopter Operations
3
 
 
Drone Regulations & Operations
3
 
 
Sustainable Aviation
3
 
 
 
 
 
 
Specialization 
(1 field to be chosen)
 
 
Aviation Financial Management
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
3
 
Taxation and Auditing
3
 
Financial Management and Insurance in Aviation
3
Aviation Operations Management
Cargo & Supply Chain Management for Aviation
3
 
Airport Operation, Planning and Design
3
 
Ground Handling and Ramp Management
3
 
Aviation Sales and Marketing
 
Airline Customer Service
3
Sales Management
3
Services Marketing
3
 
 
 
Core
Project Management
3
 
Disaster Management in Aviation
3
 
Avionics System
3
Semester VI
Aviation Financial Management
 
 
Accounting for Managers
3
 
Air Transport Economics
3
 
Aircraft Leasing and Financing
3
Specialization 
(1 field to be chosen)
Aviation Operations Management
Flight Mechanics
3
 
 
Airline Scheduling and Onboard Crew Management
3
 
 
Flight Operations
3
 
 
Air Ticketing and Fare Construction
3
 
 
Branding
3
 
 
Digital Marketing
3
Semester VII
Project
Capstone Project
6
Semester VIII
Internship
Internship
6

 

 

 

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