Kshitiz International College

Kshitiz International College (KIC) is a management college in Butwal, Rupandehi, established in 2009 AD (2066 BS). It is affiliated with Pokhara University and is part of the academic chain of New Horizon College. Its academic programs include the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (BBA Finance), and Master of Business Administration (MBA).

KIC combines regular management coursework with presentations, group work, projects, practical activities, and other applied components included in the respective academic programs. The college also gives attention to communication skills, social involvement, and discussion of business, economic, and financial issues.

College at a Glance

Location

Kshitiz International College is located at Kalikanagr, Butwal-10, Rupandehi, in Lumbini Province. Its location places the college within Butwal's higher education setting. Other institutions in the same local area can be explored through the Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City institution listing.

Pokhara University Affiliation

KIC runs its management programs under Pokhara University. The academic structure differs between undergraduate and graduate study: BBA and BBA Finance follow an eight-semester system, while MBA follows a six-trimester structure.

The programs incorporate regular coursework along with practical, project, research, and internship components appropriate to their respective curricula.

Programs and Seat Capacity

BBA Finance was previously known as BBA-BI until 2025.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

The Bachelor of Business Administration is a four-year undergraduate management program divided into eight semesters. The curriculum carries 120 credit hours and develops a broad foundation across business and management subjects.

Early semesters cover English, mathematics, information technology, behavioral science, principles of management, business communication, economics, organizational behavior, and accounting. Students later study subjects such as business statistics, finance, marketing, research methods, human resource management, operations management, project management, e-business, business law, and strategic management.

The curriculum also contains practicum courses in areas such as:

• Software skills

• Soft skills

• Digital marketing

• Fintech

• Academic writing

Later semesters include concentration and elective courses, project work, a business development project, community engagement, and internship.

KIC has 96 seats for the BBA program.

Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance is a four-year program organized over eight semesters. The program carries 120 credit hours and combines general management education with focused study in finance and related areas.

BBA Finance was previously named Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking and Insurance (BBA-BI). At KIC, the BBA-F designation replaced BBA-BI from 2025.

Its academic coverage includes areas such as:

• Business management

• Corporate financial management

• Banking

• Insurance

• Investment

• Capital markets

• Quantitative and analytical subjects

• Information technology

• Business communication

The curriculum is arranged through foundation courses, management core courses, concentration courses, electives, practicum courses, project work, and internship. Project activities include fieldwork and empirical analysis, while the internship gives students structured exposure to work in business organizations.

KIC has 48 seats for BBA Finance.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Master of Business Administration is KIC's graduate-level management program. It is structured over two years and six trimesters and carries 60 credit hours.

The MBA curriculum covers foundation courses, analytical tools, core and functional management courses, integrative courses, concentration courses, electives, practicum modules, a consultancy project, and internship. It also provides a choice between an industry practice track and a research track.

Academic activities may include:

• Classroom discussions

• Presentations

• Group work

• Case analysis

• Guest sessions

• Simulations

• Project work

• Online instruction

KIC has 30 seats for the MBA program.

Eligibility and Admission

Admission requirements vary by program and academic level.

BBA Eligibility

BBA applicants should have completed 10+2, PCL, or an equivalent qualification recognized by Pokhara University. KIC specifies at least a D+ grade for entry and requires applicants to pass the KIC Management Aptitude Test (KIC-MAT).

The Pokhara University management eligibility framework includes completion of Intermediate or Higher Secondary Level (10+2), PCL, or equivalent, with at least D+ in each subject in 10+2 or 45% in aggregate, equivalent to 1.8 CGPA on a 4.0 scale.

BBA Finance Eligibility

Applicants for BBA Finance should have completed Intermediate or Higher Secondary Level (10+2), Grade 12, PCL, or an equivalent qualification recognized by Pokhara University. Admission also requires an entrance test conducted by the concerned college.

MBA Eligibility

MBA applicants need at least 15 years of formal education, consisting of 12 years of schooling and at least three years of bachelor's-level study.

The minimum bachelor's-level requirement is:

• 2.0 CGPA, or

• 45 percent marks

MBA selection considers the admission test and interview, with previous academic records also forming part of the selection process.

KIC Admission Process

KIC uses a staged admission process for its management programs. Depending on the program, the process includes:

• Completing the KIC admission form

• Appearing for the KIC Management Aptitude Test (KIC-MAT), where applicable

• Participating in a group discussion on business, management, organizational, and economic issues

• Attending an interview in the presence of a guardian

• Completing admission formalities after selection

The academic and entrance requirements of the respective BBA, BBA Finance, and MBA programs also apply.

Scholarships

KIC has scholarship provisions connected with entrance performance, specified student groups, and Pokhara University selection.

Entrance Topper Scholarship

Scholarships for the first three entrance toppers are calculated from the weighted average of the entrance-test score and 10+2 result:

• First entrance topper: 100% of the semester fee for the first semester

• Second entrance topper: 50% of the semester fee for the first semester

• Third entrance topper: 25% of the semester fee for the first semester

KIC Special Scholarship

The KIC Special Scholarship is intended for talented and creative students from marginalized and deprived groups, families of martyrs and war victims, and differently able students. The provision is limited to two students, with selection determined by the KIC management committee.

Pokhara University Scholarship

Students selected by Pokhara University under its scholarship provision receive completely free education.

Teaching and Learning Approach

KIC's management education includes more than regular classroom lectures. Students take part in discussions, presentations, group activities, projects, and practical work connected with their programs.

Across the three management programs, academic activities may include:

• Classroom discussions and presentations

• Individual and group assignments

• Case-based study

• Practicum courses

• Project work

• Research-related activities

• Field-based activities

• Internship

• Discussions on business, management, economic, and financial issues

The undergraduate programs include practical courses alongside regular academic subjects, while the MBA includes project, consultancy, internship, and other applied components.

Infrastructure

KIC has classroom and event spaces for its management programs. Its stated infrastructure includes:

• Spacious classrooms

• Air-conditioned classrooms

• CCTV-installed classrooms

• Seminar hall

• Conference hall

• Seminar and conference space with capacity for about 200 people at a time

These spaces are used for regular classes and academic activities such as discussions, presentations, and seminars.

Vision and Mission

KIC's vision focuses on graduates who combine professional competence with ethics, innovation, social responsibility, leadership, and the capacity to contribute in national and international settings.

Its mission covers several areas of academic and student development:

• Learner-centered education

• Academic and professional competence

• Innovation and research

• Entrepreneurship

• Ethical values

• Leadership and employability skills

• Collaboration and critical thinking

• Industry engagement

• Technology-supported learning

• Holistic development and lifelong learning

The college also gives attention to communication skills, social involvement, and engagement with current socioeconomic and financial issues.

Contact Details

Kshitiz International College runs three Pokhara University management programs in Butwal: BBA, BBA Finance, and MBA. The stated seat capacity is 96 for BBA, 48 for BBA Finance, and 30 for MBA, with undergraduate and graduate study organized through their respective semester and trimester structures.