Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM) is the management school of Kathmandu University (KU). Established in August 1993, KUSOM is officially based in Balkumari, Lalitpur, Nepal, and operates within the academic and administrative framework of Kathmandu University.
KUSOM began with graduate management education and later expanded into undergraduate, executive, postgraduate diploma, public policy, business and economics, and research-level study. Its academic history includes the MBA from 1993, BBA from 1997, BBIS from 1999, Executive MBA from 2001, MPhil in Management from 2009, PhD in Management from 2014, MPPM from 2019, and MBE from 2022.
The School's institutional work extends beyond degree teaching. Management training, continuing learning, consulting, research, placement support, employer interaction, and student career preparation are also part of its activities.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Official name | Kathmandu University School of Management |
| Common names | KUSOM, KU SOM, KU School of Management |
| Parent institution | Kathmandu University |
| Established | August 1993 |
| Official School location | Balkumari, Lalitpur, Nepal |
| Academic areas | Management, business, economics, public policy, security management, and management research |
| Main academic levels | Undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate diploma, MPhil, and PhD |
| Official email | info@kusom.edu.np |
| Telephone | 977-1-5186091, 5186029, 5186249 |
KUSOM is a School of Kathmandu University rather than a separate university. Admission rules, entrance requirements, eligibility, curriculum administration, examinations, results, and degree awards follow the applicable rules and regulations of Kathmandu University.
KUSOM was established in August 1993. It was the first School to begin a graduate program at Kathmandu University, and its MBA dates from the same year.
The School gradually added programs at different academic levels. The Bachelor of Business Administration entered its academic history in August 1997, followed by the Bachelor of Business Information System in August 1999 and the Executive MBA in February 2001.
Postgraduate diploma and research programs were added later. Post Graduate Diploma in Security Management dates from 2007, while MPhil in Management and Master in Security Management appear from 2009. Post Graduate Diploma in Management was introduced in 2010.
BBA Honors/Emphasis was introduced in July 2014, and the PhD in Management also dates from 2014. Master of Public Policy and Management followed in July 2019, while Master in Business and Economics began in February 2022.
This development has given KUSOM an academic structure that includes professional management education, public policy, economics, executive education, postgraduate diplomas, and management research.
KUSOM carries Kathmandu University's management-related academic work through several types of programs. Its activities combine classroom education with management research, professional development, organizational engagement, and continuing learning.
The School's mission focuses on management education for the development of business leaders, entrepreneurs, planners, policy makers, and management professionals. Its institutional goals include preparation for management careers, professional enrichment of entrepreneurs and change leaders, support for organizational change, generation and dissemination of management knowledge, and continuing improvement in institutional performance.
Four areas form the core of KUSOM's institutional work:
Management education
Management training and continuing learning
Management consulting
Management research
These areas connect degree education with research, professional programs, employer interaction, workshops, training, and placement-related activities.
KUSOM's official School location is Balkumari, Lalitpur, Nepal. This location serves as the principal institutional contact point for the School.
Program delivery is not necessarily limited to the Balkumari premises. Kathmandu University's management programs can operate in different settings, including Balkumari, the University's Dhulikhel campus, and affiliated or extended institutions.
This distinction is relevant for undergraduate programs in particular. The BBA has been delivered through affiliated colleges, while BBIS has also been associated with Dhulikhel and affiliated delivery contexts. Other undergraduate programs connected with the School have similarly operated through different academic settings.
Students should therefore consider the specific program, delivery institution or campus, admission category, and intake arrangement rather than assuming that every KUSOM-related program is taught at Balkumari.
KUSOM's academic offering covers undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate diploma, executive, and research programs.
| Program | Academic level/type | Academic area |
|---|---|---|
| BBA (Hons)/BBA (Emphasis) | Undergraduate | Business administration |
| Bachelor of Business Information System (BBIS) | Undergraduate | Business and information systems |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Graduate | Management |
| Executive MBA | Graduate/Executive | Management |
| Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM) | Graduate | Public policy and management |
| Master in Business and Economics (MBE) | Graduate | Business and economics |
| Master in Security Management (MSM) | Graduate | Security management |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Management | Postgraduate diploma | Management |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Security Management | Postgraduate diploma | Security management |
| MPhil in Management | Research degree | Management research |
| PhD in Management | Research degree | Management research |
KUSOM's program history also includes other undergraduate and diploma programs introduced during different periods. Historical program development and the programs included in a particular admission cycle should be treated separately.
The stated seat capacities for selected KUSOM programs are:
| Program | Seats | Level |
|---|---|---|
| BBA (Hons)/BBA (Emphasis) | 120 | Undergraduate |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 80 | Graduate |
| Executive MBA (EMBA) | 40 | Graduate/Executive |
| Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM) | 40 | Graduate |
| Master in Business and Economics (MBE) | 40 | Graduate |
| MPhil in Management | 25 | Research |
| PhD in Management | 5 | Research |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Master in Security Management, Post Graduate Diploma in Security Management, and BBIS are included among the programs without a seat figure stated here.
KUSOM's undergraduate development began with the Bachelor of Business Administration in August 1997. The BBA has been delivered through affiliated colleges, and BBA Honors/Emphasis was introduced in July 2014.
The BBA (Hons)/BBA (Emphasis) offering has a stated capacity of 120 seats. As a Kathmandu University program, its admission, eligibility, entrance requirements, curriculum, examinations, results, and degree award follow the University's applicable academic rules.
The Bachelor of Business Information System followed in August 1999. BBIS connects management education with information systems and has been associated with management informatics and communication as well as different delivery settings.
The distinction between the School's institutional identity and actual program delivery location is particularly relevant at the undergraduate level. The program name, delivery institution or campus, admission category, and intake arrangement should be considered together.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is the oldest graduate program in KUSOM's academic history, dating from August 1993.
The MBA is structured as an intensive two-year program requiring 63 credit hours. Its curriculum is divided into foundation courses, core and functional courses, integrative courses, specialization requirements, and internship.
Foundation study accounts for 15 credits and includes:
Accounting for Managerial Decisions
Managerial Economics
Business Data Analysis
Business in Aggregate Economy
Optimization Techniques for Managerial Decisions
Research for Business Decisions
Core and functional study carries 17 credits and includes Financial Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Decisions and Organization Behavior, Technology for Business, Operations Management, and Business Environment in Nepal.
The 11-credit integrative component includes:
International Business
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Strategic Management
Organizational Leadership
The MBA also includes specialization requirements. Major-course options cover areas including finance, marketing, human resource and general management, entrepreneurship, data analytics, and project management.
Finance subjects include Corporate Finance, Wealth Management, Financial Markets and Institutions, Investment Banking, International Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Project Finance, Financial Modelling and Corporate Valuation, and Financial Engineering and Risk Management.
Marketing options include Brand Management, Marketing Research, Consumer Behavior, Digital Marketing, Services Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Analytics, AI in Marketing, and Green Marketing.
Human resource and general management subjects include Human Resource Selection, Performance Management, Employee Relations and Laws, Human Resource Development, Competency Mapping, Organizational Development, Workplace Psychology, Human Resource Analytics, Strategic Human Resource Management, and Business and Society.
Entrepreneurship subjects include Entrepreneurial Finance, New Venture Creation, Entrepreneurial Business Growth Management, Management of Family Business, Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Digital Entrepreneurship, and Design Thinking.
The curriculum combines general management study with specialization in selected academic areas.
The Executive MBA was introduced in February 2001.
The revised Executive MBA structure carries 57 credits. Its foundation component accounts for 16 credits and includes:
Accounting for Managerial Decisions
Managerial Economics
Business in Aggregate Economy
Business Data Analysis
Optimization Techniques and Operations Management
Research for Business Decisions
Core and functional courses account for 12 credits and include Financial Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Decisions and Organization Behaviour, and Technology and AI for Business.
The 11-credit integrative component includes International Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Strategic Management, and Organizational Leadership.
A 12-credit major specialization component requires four subjects from the applicable specialization area. The revised structure includes specialization options in finance, banking, marketing, human resource and general management, and other management areas.
Eligibility, admission, assessment, examinations, and degree award are governed by the applicable Kathmandu University rules and regulations.
The Master in Business and Economics (MBE) entered KUSOM's program history in February 2022.
The revised MBE structure carries 60 credits and combines management, economics, quantitative study, specialization, and research.
The 14-credit foundation area includes:
Accounting for Managerial Decisions
Managerial Economics
Business in Aggregate Economy
Mathematical Economics
Business Data Analysis
Another 14 credits fall under core business study. These courses include Financial Management and Decisions, Human Resource Decisions, Marketing Management and Decisions, Computer Programming for Economic Modeling, and Business Environment in Nepal.
The eight-credit integrative component includes Research for Business Decisions, Industrial Economics and Game Theory, and Business and Economic Forecasting.
Core economics accounts for 12 credits and includes:
Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
Applied Econometrics
Public Finance and Budgeting
Monetary Economics
Students select three specialization subjects for nine credits. The specialization groupings include:
Finance
International Business Trade and Investment
Project Management
Advanced Quantitative Methods
Advance Economic Analysis
Finance options include Corporate Finance, Wealth Management, Behavioral Finance, International Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Engineering and Risk Management, and Sustainable Finance.
International Business Trade and Investment includes Economics of International Trade and Sustainable Development, International Finance and Investment, Computational Equilibrium Modeling, International Negotiation, International Logistics, and Trade Finance.
Project Management includes Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Conceptualization and Planning, Project Implementation, Monitoring and Control, Project Procurement and Contract Management, Agile Project Management, and Project Finance.
Advanced Quantitative Methods includes Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence in Economic Modeling, Stochastic Calculus, Sample and Survey Design, Numerical Methods, and Multivariate Statistics.
Advanced economics options include Advanced Microeconomic Theory, Advanced Econometrics, Bayesian Econometrics, Financial Economics, Development Economics, and Labor Economics.
The MBE differs academically from the MBA by placing greater emphasis on economics, econometrics, quantitative methods, forecasting, and economic analysis alongside business study.
The Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM) was introduced in July 2019 and has a stated capacity of 40 seats.
The program adds public policy and management to KUSOM's graduate academic areas. It sits alongside the School's business-focused master's programs while addressing policy and management as a separate field of study.
Admission, eligibility, entrance procedures, curriculum, examinations, results, and degree award follow Kathmandu University's applicable rules and regulations.
KUSOM's academic history includes both general management and security management programs at postgraduate level.
Post Graduate Diploma in Security Management dates from 2007, while Post Graduate Diploma in Management was introduced in 2010.
Master in Security Management appears in the School's academic history from 2009 and is also included among the programs covered in the current academic listing.
These programs provide separate postgraduate routes within Kathmandu University's academic system. Eligibility, admission, curriculum, assessment, and academic completion are governed by the rules applicable to the particular program.
Eligibility requirements should not be treated as identical across these programs merely because they belong to the same School.
KUSOM's research-degree structure includes MPhil in Management and PhD in Management.
The MPhil in Management was introduced in September 2009 and has a stated capacity of 25 seats. The PhD in Management was introduced in July 2014 and has a stated capacity of five seats.
These programs extend KUSOM's work from taught management education into formal research study and connect with management research as one of the School's core institutional areas.
Eligibility, research admission requirements, academic progression, examination, evaluation, and degree award follow Kathmandu University's applicable rules and regulations.
KUSOM admissions operate within the academic framework of Kathmandu University. Admission process, entrance requirements, eligibility, curriculum, examinations, results, and degree awards for KUSOM programs follow the University's applicable rules and regulations.
KUUMAT is used in undergraduate management admission contexts, while KUMAT is used in MBA and some other graduate management admission contexts.
Admission requirements differ according to program and academic level. Undergraduate, MBA, Executive MBA, postgraduate diploma, MPhil, and PhD applicants therefore follow the requirements applicable to their respective programs.
The same distinction applies to application requirements, intake arrangements, entrance procedures, and other admission conditions.
Eligibility for admission
Application and entrance procedures
Program-specific selection requirements
Curriculum and credit requirements
Course registration and academic progression
Academic assessment
Examinations
Result administration
Completion requirements
Degree or academic award
KUSOM administers its management programs within the academic system and regulations of Kathmandu University.
KUSOM does not use one common curriculum across all programs. The MBA, Executive MBA, MBE, MPPM, postgraduate diplomas, undergraduate degrees, MPhil, and PhD have separate academic purposes and structures.
Three graduate programs show these differences clearly.
| Program | Credit structure | Main academic organization |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | 63 credits | Foundation, core/functional, integrative, specialization, internship |
| Executive MBA | 57 credits | Foundation, core/functional, integrative, major specialization |
| MBE | 60 credits | Foundation, core business, integrative, core economics, specialization, research |
The MBA places substantial emphasis on management functions and specialization. The Executive MBA follows its own 57-credit structure with executive-level management study and specialization. The MBE gives greater emphasis to economics, econometrics, forecasting, quantitative methods, and economic analysis.
Students comparing these programs should therefore consider the actual curriculum, academic level, specialization structure, and purpose of each degree.
KUSOM programs follow Kathmandu University's academic regulations for examinations, results, academic completion, and degree awards.
Students are required to complete the academic requirements applicable to their respective program, including the required credits and other curriculum components.
The form of these requirements varies by program. The MBA includes structured coursework, specialization, and internship. The MBE combines business, economics, quantitative coursework, specialization, and research-related study. Research degrees follow their own research and academic progression requirements.
Degrees and other academic awards are granted within the Kathmandu University system after completion of the applicable academic requirements.
KUSOM established its Placement Cell in 2011 to connect students with employers and employment-related information. The Cell is managed by students under the leadership of a faculty member serving as coordinator.
Its activities include vacancy circulation, employer interaction, company presentations, training, workshops, guest sessions, specialization-related orientation, and the KUSOM Job and Internship Fair.
Major activities include:
Sharing vacancy information received from employers in Nepal and abroad
Organizing company presentations
Arranging guest lectures with organizational representatives
Coordinating sessions related to specialization subjects
Conducting training and workshops
Supporting employer interaction with graduating students
Organizing the KUSOM Job and Internship Fair
Facilitating physical or virtual interview arrangements when required
Training activities have included Excel Training, Employability Training, and Digital Marketing Workshop.
Vacancy information is circulated to students and recent graduates through email and social-media channels. The Placement Cell also works with employers seeking to communicate job openings, conduct presentations, or arrange guest sessions.
These activities provide placement and career support without implying guaranteed employment.
The KUSOM Job and Internship Fair, commonly known as KJIF, has been organized by the Placement Cell since 2011.
The event is generally conducted for one or two days depending on the number of participating organizations. Participation is usually around 30 to 50 companies each year.
The fair provides a setting for students to interact with organizations regarding employment and internship opportunities. Employers are also able to engage directly with KUSOM students and graduates.
The Placement Cell supports additional employer presentations and career-related interactions outside the annual fair.
Kathmandu University operates scholarship and financial-support schemes for meritorious and financially needy students.
Two scholarship funds are associated with the School of Management:
Judda Bahadur Scholarship Fund
Shilva Shrestha Scholarship Fund
University-wide scholarship categories include:
Merit based Scholarship
Need based Scholarship
UGC Formula Funding Scholarship
Local Scholarship
Staff / Faculty Family Scholarship
Loan Scholarship
Kathmandu University also has endowment-fund-based scholarships for different Schools.
Scholarship availability is subject to the relevant KU scheme, applicable criteria, funding, and academic or administrative requirements.
Formal academic programs form one part of KUSOM's institutional work.
Management training and continuing learning provide professional-learning activities beyond standard degree progression. Management consulting connects management knowledge with organizational needs, while management research supports the generation and dissemination of knowledge in the field.
Research degrees strengthen this part of the School's academic work. The MPhil and PhD provide formal research routes, while research-related subjects are also included in taught graduate programs.
Research for Business Decisions appears in the MBA, Executive MBA, and MBE curricula. The MBE also contains econometrics, forecasting, quantitative methods, and research-oriented academic study.
Teaching, research, professional learning, and organizational engagement therefore form interconnected parts of KUSOM's institutional structure.
KUSOM has a broader academic structure than a single management degree or one delivery location. Its programs cover undergraduate, graduate, executive, postgraduate diploma, economics, public policy, security management, and research-level study.
Key points include:
KUSOM is a School of Kathmandu University.
Its official School location is Balkumari, Lalitpur.
Program delivery can extend beyond the Balkumari premises.
Programs have separate eligibility and entrance requirements.
KUUMAT and KUMAT are used in different management admission contexts.
Seat capacities vary by program.
Each program follows its own curriculum.
Examinations, academic progression, results, and degree awards operate under Kathmandu University regulations.
Scholarship schemes include School of Management-specific funds as well as wider KU categories.
The Placement Cell supports vacancy circulation, employer interaction, training, workshops, and the annual KUSOM Job and Internship Fair.
Students comparing KUSOM programs should consider the specific academic level, curriculum, delivery arrangement, admission route, and intended field of study.
| Contact field | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution: | Kathmandu University School of Management |
| Location: | Balkumari, Lalitpur, Nepal |
| Email: | info@kusom.edu.np |
| Phone: | 977-1-5186091, 5186029, 5186249 |
| Placement Cell Email: | placement@kusom.edu.np |
Kathmandu University School of Management, commonly known as KUSOM or KU SOM, is the management School of Kathmandu University. It was established in August 1993 and is officially based in Balkumari, Lalitpur.
No. KUSOM operates as a School of Kathmandu University. Its academic programs, admission framework, examinations, results, and degree awards fall within the Kathmandu University system.
The academic offering covered here includes BBA (Hons)/BBA (Emphasis), BBIS, MBA, Executive MBA, MPPM, MBE, Master in Security Management, Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Post Graduate Diploma in Security Management, MPhil in Management, and PhD in Management.
The stated MBA capacity is 80 seats. BBA (Hons)/BBA (Emphasis) has 120 seats, Executive MBA 40, MPPM 40, MBE 40, MPhil in Management 25, and PhD in Management five.
The MBA is an intensive two-year program requiring 63 credit hours. Its structure includes foundation, core and functional, integrative, specialization, and internship components.
The revised Executive MBA structure carries 57 credits. Its curriculum includes foundation, core and functional, integrative, and specialization components.
The revised MBE structure carries 60 credits. It combines foundation study, core business subjects, integrative courses, core economics, specialization, and research-related study.
Yes. The KUSOM Placement Cell has operated since 2011. Its activities include vacancy circulation, company presentations, guest lectures, training, workshops, employer interaction, and the KUSOM Job and Internship Fair.
Kathmandu University's scholarship structure includes the Judda Bahadur Scholarship Fund and Shilva Shrestha Scholarship Fund for the School of Management. University-wide categories also include merit-based, need-based, UGC Formula Funding, local, staff/faculty family, loan, and endowment-based scholarships.
No. Balkumari, Lalitpur, is the official School location, but KUSOM-related academic arrangements can include other delivery settings such as Kathmandu University's Dhulikhel campus and affiliated or extended institutions.
Admission process, entrance, eligibility, curriculum, examinations, results, academic completion, and degree award follow the applicable rules and regulations of Kathmandu University.
.png)
