Master of Business Studies

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Eligibility Criteria

The students applying for admission to MBS course must have successfully completed the BBS programme or a bachelor degree on any discipline from Tribhuvan University or from any other University recognized by Tribhuvan University.

Admission Procedure
Students applying for the MBS program must fill in the application with all details of their personal information and past academic records. The selection of students shall be based on CMAT. The test shall be based on the GMAT and GRE format. The admission test shall be concentrated on testing verbal ability quantitative ability, business and economics and general awareness. There shall be altogether hundred (100) questions in the CMAT containing 25 questions in each section. Students must secure a minimum of 40 percent in the CMAT in order to qualify for the admission.

Top Colleges Offering MBS under Tribhuvan University (TU)

Kathford International College of Engineering and Management

Tribhuvan University (TU)Balkumari, Lalitpur

Texas International College

Tribhuvan University (TU)Chabahil, Kathmandu

Kathmandu BernHardt College

Tribhuvan University (TU)Bafal, Kathmandu

Swoyambhu International College

Tribhuvan University (TU)Lagankhel, Lalitpur

Nepalaya College

National Examinations Board (NEB) +1Kalanki, Kathmandu

Prime College

Tribhuvan University (TU)Nayabazar, Kathmandu

Curriculum Structure

Course Composition

FIN 510 Financial Management
MKT 511 Marketing Management
ECO 512 Managerial Economics
MGT 513 Human Resource Management
MGT 514 Statistical Methods
MGT 515 Organizational Behavior
MGT 516 Production and Operations Management
ACC 517 Managerial Accounting
MGT 518 Business Environment
MGT 519 Management Information System
ACC 520 Accounting for Financial and Managerial Decision and Control
MGT 521 Research Methodology
MGT 522 International Business
MGT 523 Strategic Management
MGT 524 Entrepreneurship

Finance(Three subjects)

FIN 685 Financial Markets and Institutions
FIN 686 International Financial Management
FIN 687 Financial Derivatives and Market
FIN 688 Corporate Finance
FIN 689 Investment Management
FIN 690 Insurance: Theory and Practice
FIN 691 Commercial Bank Management: Theory and Practice

Marketing(Three subjects)

MKT 685 Consumer Behavior
MKT 686 International Marketing
MKT 687 Brand Management
MKT 688 Sales Management
MKT 689 Retail Management
MKT 690 Services Marketing
MKT 691 Advertising and Promotion Management
MKT 692 Rural Marketing

Management(Three subjects)

MGT 685 Organizational Development and Change
MGT 686 Quality Management
MGT 687 Recent Trends in Management
MGT 688 Organizational Theory
MGT 689 Performance Management
MGT 690 Business Communication

Accountancy(Three subjects)

ACC 685 Corporate Taxation
ACC 686 Cost Management
ACC 687 Contemporary Auditing
ACC 688 Advanced Theory and Financial Reporting
ACC 689 Management Control Systems
ACC 690 Balance Scorecard: A Tool for Performance Measurement

Course Cycle

FIRST SEMESTER (15 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
MKT 511	Marketing Management	3 Cr.
ECO 512	Managerial Economics	3 Cr.
MSC 514	Statistical Methods	3 Cr.
MGT 515	Organizational Behavior	3 Cr.
MGT 519	Managerial Communication	3 Cr.

SECOND SEMESTER (15 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
FIN 510	Financial Management	3 Cr.
MGT 513	Human Resource Management	3 Cr.
MSC 517	Production and Operations Management	3 Cr.
ACC 517	Management Accountancy	3 Cr.
MGT 518	Business Environment	3 Cr.

THIRD SEMESTER (15 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
ACC 519	Accounting for Financial and Managerial Decision and Control	3 Cr.
MSC 521	Research Methodology	3 Cr.
MGT 522	International Business	3 Cr.
MGT 524	Entrepreneurship	3 Cr.
Group A Specialization (Any One Group)
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 Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
MGT 523	Strategic Management	3 Cr.
Group B Specialization (Any Two Courses)
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	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	3 Cr.
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	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.

MGT 525 Dissertation – 6 Cr.

Course Outcome

Business Analyst – Analyze business data and processes to help improve performance.
Finance Manager – Manage budgets, financial planning, and investment decisions.
Marketing Manager – Plan and execute marketing campaigns to grow a business.
HR Manager – Handle recruitment, employee relations, and workforce planning.
Operations Manager – Oversee daily business operations and efficiency.
Entrepreneur – Start and run your own business venture.
Banking and Financial Services – Work in banks, insurance, or investment firms.
Academic or Lecturer – Teach business subjects in colleges or universities.
Consultant – Offer strategic advice to improve business performance.
Project Manager – Lead business projects and ensure timely completion.

More About This Program

The primary goal of the Master of Business Studies (MBS) program is to prepare students to become competent managers who can meet the growing demand for higher-level management roles in various organizations. Upon graduation, students will be capable of functioning effectively as managers in sectors such as business, industry, government, and non-governmental organizations, both domestically and internationally. Areas of specialization may include accounting, marketing, finance, and general management.

The MBS programme specifically aims to:

Develop knowledge and skills related to the business environment in both national and international contexts.
Encourage entrepreneurial capabilities to drive effective change in the Nepalese society.
Develop research capability in students.
Prepare students for advanced studies and research in management-related disciplines.

Equip students with the required conceptual knowledge of business and management.
Prepare managers in the functional areas of management.

Program Overview

The MBS program at the Faculty of Management (FOM), Tribhuvan University (TU), emphasizes practical skill development through strong theoretical foundations. The program is structured to enhance managerial and entrepreneurial abilities, enabling students to address real-world challenges with insight into economic, social, and political environments.

The two-year (60 credit hour) program helps students strengthen their knowledge and management competencies while fostering a deep understanding of both national and global business issues.

Teaching Pedagogy

The MBS program is based on the student-centered learning approach. The general teaching methodology of the program includes interactive lectures, students’ presentations, case studies, and projects. The teaching faculty shall determine the appropriate teaching-learning methods suitable for each course.

Attendance
This program demands a very high level of commitment from students. Students are required to attend regularly all classes and presentations as required by the course. Students failing to attend 80 % of classes shall not be allowed to appear in the semester-end examinations.

Examination and Evaluation
The performance of students will be evaluated through ongoing in-semester evaluations and semester-end examinations. The FOM shall have the final authority in conducting, evaluating and awarding grades in semester-end examinations. The course facilitator (instructor) shall decide the grades in the in-semester evaluations. A student is required to pass the internal and external examinations independently.

In-semester Evaluations
The in-semester (internal) evaluation shall generally have a total weight of 40 percent in each course. Students have to secure at least 50 percent marks in each subject to pass the in-semester exam. The concerned faculty shall be responsible for the continuous in-semester evaluations. The in-semester evaluation shall be based on a student’s performance in class presentations, case analysis, and project assignments, class tests and others as required by the course. A student must secure a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.7 or Grade B minus (B-) in a course in order to be eligible to appear in the semester-end examination of that course. The in-semester evaluations will be based on the following components:

In-semester Evaluation: 40 Marks
Evaluation Activities	Weight in %
In-semester pre-board examination	40%
Class-room activities (class presentations, case analysis, group works etc.)	20%
Project Assignments	30%
Class Attendance	10%
Total	100%

In case a student remains absent in internal examination due to serious illness will given one-time opportunity to appear in the exam if he/she is able to produce an authorized medical certificate. The make-up exam shall be held prior to the semester-end examination.

Semester-end Examinations
The semester-end examinations on course work related subjects shall have a total weight of 60 percent. The semester-end examination shall be based on problem solving questions, analytical questions, and case studies or any other formats as demanded by a course. The duration of the examination shall be 3 hours for each course.

External examinations shall be conducted as presented in the following table:

External Evaluation: 60 Marks

Evaluation Components	Number of Questions and Choice	Weight in %
Case Analysis, Situation Analysis, Extended Problem Analysis as suitable to the course.	Compulsory Questions (Q. N. 1)	30%
Long Questions, Problem Solving, Critical Analysis Oriented questions	Analytical Questions with one choice. (Three questions of 15 marks each to be solved by students)	45%
Concept Oriented Short Answer Questions	Six Short Answer Questions with One Choice Questions (Five Questions of 5 marks to be solved by students)	25%
	Total Marks	100

Grading System
The grading system followed in the MBS program will be based on the absolute performance of a student in the in-semester evaluations and semester-end examinations. The performance of a student in the MBS program shall be made on a four point scale ranging from 0 to 4. The passing grade in the semester-end examination for an individual paper shall be grade “B minus” or GPA of 2.7. In order to pass the semester examination the student must secure a minimum of Grade “B” or Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 (60 percent). The overall grade of a student will be determined by the student’s performance in the in-semester and semester-end examinations. The following table presents the Letter Grade, GPA, percentage equivalent and Performance Remarks for the MBS program:

Grade	GPA	Percentage Equivalent	Performance Remarks
A	4.0	90 – 100	Distinction
A–	3.70–3.99	80 – 89.99	Very good
B+	3.30–3.69	70 – 79.99	First Division
B	3.00–3.29	60 – 69.99	Second Division
B–	2.70–2.99	50 – 59.99	Pass in individual subject
F	Below 2.70	Below 50	Fail