Bachelor of Business Administration
In today’s fast-paced and continuously changing corporate environment, wannabe professionals need to have a strong foundation in business administration. The hub of Nepal’s academic success is Tribhuvan University (TU), a famous institution that has been awarding Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees.
It is the goal of Tribhuvan University’s (TU) BBA program to give students a comprehensive education in business management. The program gives students the information and skills they need to be successful in a variety of business management-related fields by fusing theoretical principles with real-world applications.
Basic Information
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is a 4-year (semester-based) course run by Tribhuvan University (TU)’s Faculty of Management (FOM). As of now, there are 48 colleges all over Nepal running this course.
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program seeks to educate students and equip them with the managerial skills necessary to launch a successful career in a company or public administration. They will be equipped with contemporary, impersonal skills and technical knowledge of current trends in international business, allowing them to assume leadership roles in domestic and international commercial organizations.
By merging the study of social sciences and humanities with the study of business and management, it is intended to provide students with a better and wider view of the world, society, business, and life. The program is based on four specific learning skills for anyone looking to enter the management field or expand their expertise.
This BBA curriculum will foster the good attitudes, aptitudes, and practical skills necessary for an effective and accountable manager. It will also serve as a springboard for management master’s degree courses.
Mission
The goal of FOM’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Program is to create management professionals who are socially responsible, innovative, and goal-oriented to fill middle-level managerial roles in the quickly expanding business sector in Nepal and internationally.
Objective
- Educate students on how to assume middle management roles in the corporate world.
- Develop students’ object-oriented business management expertise so they can comprehend and come up with original solutions for real-world business issues.
- By combining computer and management information system courses, provide professional management education.
- Prepare students to continue their business administration postgraduate studies.
Eligibility for Admission
The candidate submitting an application for admission to the BBA program should have:
- Successfully completed a twelve-year education, or its equivalent, from a university, board, or other organization recognized by Tribhuvan University.
- Achieved at least second division in the 10+2, PCL, or comparable program, with a minimum D+ grade in each subject in grades 11 and 12 and a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 1.80 or greater; and
- Followed all application requirements.
Admission Criteria
Written Test:
The admission exam known as the Central Management Admission Test (CMAT), which is administered by the Faculty of Management, must be taken by eligible applicants. The test will be conducted according to international testing norms and guidelines. It covers things like Verbal ability, Quantitative ability, Logical reasoning, and General awareness.
The CMAT will consist of one hundred (100) objective questions, twenty-five (25) of which will be in each part and carry a total score of one hundred (100). For the CMAT, the student needs to receive at least a 40% score in order to be eligible for the interview.
Interview
Short-listed candidates will have scores in the CMAT above the cutoff. Interviews and selection for admission will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates.
Curricular Structure
There are a total of 120 credit hours needed to complete the BBA program. The following four distinct course components make up the curriculum of the program.
| I | Management and Allied Courses | 84 Credit Hours |
| II | Computer Related Courses | 12 Credit Hours |
| III | Specialization Area Course | 18 Credit Hours |
| IV | Summer Project | 03 Credit Hours |
| V | Internship | 03 Credit Hours |
| Total | 120 Credit Hours |
TU BBA Course Cycle
First Year
1st Semester
| Course Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
| ENG 201 | English – I | 3 |
| MGT 231 | Foundation of Business Management | 3 |
| ECO 203 | Micro Economics for Business | 3 |
| MTH 201 | Business Mathematics – I | 3 |
| IT 231 | IT and Applications | 3 |
| Total | 15 Credit Hours |
2nd Semester
| Course Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
| ENG 202 | English – II | 3 |
| ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ECO 204 | Macro Economics for Business | 2 |
| ECO 205 | Seminar on Contemporary Issues of Macro Economics | 1 |
| MTH 202 | Business Mathematics – II | 3 |
| IT 232 | Database Management System | 3 |
| Total | 15 Credit Hours |
2nd Year
3rd Semester
| Course Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
| ENG 203 | Business Communication | 3 |
| STT 201 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| MGT 232 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 2 |
| MGT 233 | Seminar in Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 1 |
| FIN 206 | Fundamentals of Finance | 3 |
| ACC 202 | Cost and Management Accounting | 3 |
| Total | 15 Credit Hours |
4th Semester
| Course Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
| MGT 234 | Legal Environment for Business in Nepal | 3 |
| MGT 235 | Human Resource Management and Technology | 3 |
| IT 233 | Business Information System | 3 |
| MKT 201 | Fundamentals of Marketing | 3 |
| FIN 207 | Financial Management | 3 |
| Total | 15 Credit Hours |
Third Year
5th Semester
| Course Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
| MGT 236 | Business Environment | 3 |
| ACC 235 | Taxation and Auditing | 3 |
| MGT 205 | Operations Management | 3 |
| SOC 203 | Sociology for Business Management | 3 |
| PSY 202 | Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 15 Credit Hours |
6th Semester
| Course Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
| RCH 201 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
| FIN 208 | Financial Markets and Service | 3 |
| SOC 204 | Nepalese Society and Politics | 3 |
| MGT 237 | Entrepreneurship and Business Resource Mapping | 2 |
| IMGT 238 | Practicum on Business Plan | 1 |
| IT 204 | E-commerce | 3 |
| Total | 15 Credit Hours |
Fourth Year
7th Semester
| Course Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
| – | Specialization | 3 |
| – | Specialization | 3 |
| – | Specialization | 3 |
| MGT 239 | Business Ethics and Corporate Governance | 3 |
| PRJ 350 | Summer Project | 3 |
| Total | 15 Credit Hours |
8th Semester
| Course Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
| – | Specialization | 3 |
| – | Specialization | 3 |
| – | Specialization | 3 |
| MGT 240 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| MGT 350 | Internship | 3 |
| Total | 15 Credit Hours |
Fee Structure
The Fee Structure of BBA varies between colleges. Normally, the constituent campuses of TU like Patan Multiple Campus, Birendra Multiple Campus, and a few others charge around 2.5-3 Lakhs. At the same time, the fee in private colleges is around 8 lakhs.
| Type | BBA Fee |
| Constituent | NPR 3 Lakhs |
| Private | NPR 8 Lakhs |
Scope / Jop Aspects
The scope of BBA is wide-ranging, offering graduates diverse opportunities in both corporate and entrepreneurial environments. With their comprehensive knowledge of business administration, BBA graduates can pursue careers in management, marketing, finance, human resources, operations, consulting, and more, across various industries and sectors. Additionally, BBA serves as a solid foundation for further education, enabling graduates to pursue advanced degrees and specialized fields of study.
Salary Prospects
The salary depends upon your skill and experience. Just after your graduation, if you don’t have any experience, you will get a salary of around NPR 25,000 for a few months. After you have gained some experience, you can expect at least NPR 50,000 for at least 2-3 Years.
With 4-5 Years of experience in a certain field, BBA students can easily make over NPR 1 Lakhs if they utilize their skills properly.
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