The BBA program at Kathmandu University spans 4 years and consists of 8 semesters. It comprises a total of 120 credit hours, and the tuition fees for the program starts at NPR 915,000.
The BBA program of Kathmandu university school of management (KUSOM) is a four-year, spread over eight semesters with a total academic load of 120 credit hours comprehensive bachelor's degree program.
It is designed to provide students with a better and broader perspective of the world, society, business, and life by combining the study of social sciences and humanities with the study of business and management.
The BBA curriculum is built on four targeted learning competencies for starting career in management and pursuing advanced management knowledge.
Eligibility
Admission to BBA level is offered to a limited number of qualified candidates, who must fulfill the eligibility criteria, as prescribed by Kathmandu University are laid down herein:
- Nepali and non Nepali nationals with a 10+2 or intermediate degree or equivalent of at least two years duration in any degree or equivalent of at least two years duration in any discipline with a minimum of 40 percent aggregate or CGPA of 1.6 on the scale of 4.0 from universities/boards recognized by Kathmandu University
- CGE ‘A’ level passed with a minimum GPA of ‘B’ or above
- Must qualify KUUMAT (Kathmandu University Undergraduates Management Admission Test)-a SAT based exam conducted by Kathmandu University.
Admission Criteria
Admission process
Must fill up application blank available from KUSOM for KUUMAT (Kathmandu University Undergraduate Management Admission Test)
- Appear and qualify KUUMAT
- On respect of the duly filled up Application Form along with the necessary enclosures consisting of KUUMAT passed certificate
- Transfer / Character Certificate issued by the school/institute/college attended
- Transcript of School Leaving Certificates S. Higher Secondary Examination.
- Citizenship Card
- Two recent passport sized photograph.
- Certificate (if any)of Merit / Achievement.
College will conduct a group discussion and a personal interview along with their parents/guardians prior to the final selection .The candidiates will be required to produce their original testimonials (certificates and transcripts) during the interview.
On receipt of the duty filled up the Application Form along with the necessary enclosures consisting of
- Transfer/ Character Certificate consisting of School/Institution/College attended
- Transcript of School Leaving Certificate and Higher Secondary Examination
- Citizenship Card
- Certificate (if any) of Merit /Achievement
KUSOM will conduct an admission test Kathmandu University Undergraduate -Management Admission Test (KUUMAT) comprising of SAT based questions (English and Mathematics).Candidates declared passed in the Admission Tests will be required to appear for group discussion and a personal interview along with their parents/guardians prior to the final selection at NCM. The candidates will be produce their original testimonials (certificates and transcripts) during the interview.
Curricular Structure
First Semester
| Course | Credit |
| ENG 101 English I | 3 |
| MAS 101 Mathematics I | 3 |
| ECO 201 Microeconomics | 3 |
| ACC 201 Financial Accounting I | 3 |
| GEM 231 Business Management | 3 |
| SOS 121 Sociology | 3 |
| Total Credit | 18 |
Second Semester
| Course | Credit |
| ENG 102 English II | 3 |
| MAS 102 Mathematics II | 3 |
| ECO 210 Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ACC 202 Financial Accounting II | 3 |
| GEM 201 Managerial Communication | 3 |
| SOS 131 Political Systems and Governance | 3 |
| Total Credit | 18 |
Third Semester
| Course | Credit |
| PSY 141 Psychology | 3 |
| MAS 131 Statistics I | 3 |
| MKT 201 Principle Marketing | 3 |
| FIN 301 Financial Management | 3 |
| ECO 221 Nepalese Economics (Combination of Nepali Economy and Development economics) | 3 |
| COM 240 Information Systems Technology | 3 |
| Total Credit | 18 |
Fourth Semester
| Course | Credit |
| ACC 210 Management Accounting | 3 |
| HRM 320 Organization Behavior | 3 |
| MAS 122 Management Information System | 3 |
| MAS 132 Statistics II | 3 |
| MFIN 4041 Nepali Financial Symstem | 3 |
| GEM 214 Introduction to Business Law (combination of Business Law and corporate law) | 3 |
| Total Credit | 18 |
Fifth Semester
| Course | Credit |
| International Business | 3 |
| MAS 103 Quantitative Techniques | 3 |
| HRM 201 Human Resource Management | 3 |
| SOS 213 Introduction to Philosophy and Theology (New) | 3 |
| MKT 421 Consumers' Behavior |
3 |
| FIN 423 Investment Decisions | |
| HRM 443 Employee Recruitment and Selection | |
| Total Credit | 15 |
Sixth Semester
| Course | Credit |
| MAS 310 Operations Management | 3 |
| PSY 370 Logic/Critical Thinking | 3 |
| GEM 310 Entrepreneurship and New Business Formation | 3 |
| FIN 422 Corporate Financing Decisions |
3 |
| MKT 332 Advertising and Promotion Management | |
| HRM 440 Employee Training and Development | |
| ACC 340 Taxation in Nepal |
3 |
| GEM 332 Project Management | |
| Total Credit | 15 |
Seventh Semester
| Course | Credit |
| RES 410 Research Methodology | 3 |
| FIN 330 Risk Management and Insurance |
3 |
| MKT 330 Sales Management | |
| HRM 450 Human Resources Information System | |
| ECO 442 Fundamentals of Econometrics (New course) |
3 |
| ENT 442 Social Entrepreneurship (New course) | |
| Total Credit | 9 |
Eighth Semester
| Course | Credit |
| GEM 490 Introduction to Strategic Management | 3 |
| FIN 310 Financial Market and Institutions |
3 |
| MKT 410 Marketing Research | |
| HRM 410 Industrial Relations and Labor Laws | |
| RES 450 Business Research Project | 3 |
| Total Credit | 9 |