LA GRANDEE International College is located in Pokhara, Nepal. The institution was established in 2000 as Pokhara College of Technology (PCT), initially offering Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) and Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA). Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) was introduced in 2004, and the institution adopted the name LA GRANDEE International College in 2010.
The college is affiliated with Pokhara University and offers bachelor-level programs in business administration, computer applications, and public health. Its academic facilities include classrooms, computer labs, project and innovation labs, a library, a seminar and presentation hall, and campus Wi-Fi.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| College | LA GRANDEE International College |
| Location | Pokhara, Nepal |
| Established | 2000 |
| Original name | Pokhara College of Technology (PCT) |
| Present name adopted | 2010 |
| Affiliation | Pokhara University |
| Academic level | Bachelor level |
| Programs | BBA, BCA, BPH |
| BBA seats | 96 |
| BCA seats | 96 |
| BPH seats | 30 |
| Chairperson | Devraj Chalise |
| Principal | Er. Kiran K.C. |
| Certification | ISO-certified |
| Campus facilities | Classrooms, computer labs, project and innovation labs, library, seminar and presentation hall, Wi-Fi |
LA GRANDEE International College began in 2000 as Pokhara College of Technology. Its original academic focus was computer and information technology through BCA and PGDCA programs.
The college introduced the Bachelor of Business Administration program in 2004, adding management education to its existing computing background.
In 2010, the institution adopted the name LA GRANDEE International College. Its bachelor-level programs now cover business administration, computer applications, and public health.
| Year | Development |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Established as Pokhara College of Technology with BCA and PGDCA |
| 2004 | Bachelor of Business Administration introduced |
| 2010 | Name changed to LA GRANDEE International College |
PGDCA forms part of the institution's early academic history and is not included among the three bachelor-level programs listed for the college.
LA GRANDEE International College is affiliated with Pokhara University. The college offers BBA, BCA, and BPH under this affiliation.
The three programs differ in academic focus and practical requirements. BBA includes practicum courses, projects, concentration subjects, electives, community engagement, and internship. BCA combines computing coursework with practical sessions, projects, electives, and internship. BPH includes coursework, laboratory study, field practice, community-based activities, seminar work, and dissertation requirements.
| Program | Seats | Academic Structure |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | 96 | Eight semesters with management courses, practicums, projects, concentration subjects, electives, and internship |
| Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) | 96 | Eight semesters with computing courses, practical work, projects, electives, and internship |
| Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) | 30 | Four years and eight semesters with coursework, field work, seminar, and dissertation |
The BBA curriculum is arranged across eight semesters. The early semesters cover English, Basic Mathematics, IT for Business, Behavioral Science, Principles of Management, Business Communication, Business Mathematics, Microeconomics, Organizational Behavior, and Financial Accounting.
Later study includes Business Statistics, Macroeconomics, Cost and Management Accounting, finance, marketing, Data Analysis and Modeling, Business and Society, Business Research Methods, Human Resource Management, and Financial Management.
Practical components are included throughout the program through Software Skills Practicum, Soft Skills Practicum, Digital Marketing Practicum, Fintech Practicum, and Academic Writing.
The later semesters also include Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Operations Management, Management Information System, Project Management, Essentials of e-Business, International Business, Project Work, concentration courses, electives, Business Development Project, Strategic Management, Business Law, Business Environment, and Community Engagement Project.
Semester VIII includes a six-credit internship.
The BCA curriculum is structured across eight semesters and combines computing theory, practical sessions, projects, electives, and internship.
First-year study includes English for IT Professionals, Mathematics, Digital Logic System, Computer Fundamental and Application, Programming Logic and Technique, Computer Application Workshop, Business and Technical Communication, Financial Accounting, Programming in C, Microprocessor and Computer Architecture, and Project I.
The following semesters cover Object Oriented Programming using Java, Data Structure and Algorithms, Systems Analysis and Project Management, Web Technology, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Database Management System, Computer Graphics and Multimedia Technology, and Probability and Statistics.
Upper-level subjects include Numerical Methods, DotNet Technology, Data Communication and Computer Network, Research Methodology, Mathematical Foundation in Computer Application, Data Science and Analytics, Management Information Systems, Simulation and Modeling, Organization Management, Cyber Law and Professional Ethics, Mobile Application Development Technology, Applied Economics, Cloud Computing, and Digital Economy.
Projects are included at several stages of the curriculum, while Semester VII contains an internship. Elective subjects are also part of the later semesters.
The Bachelor of Public Health program is structured over four years and eight semesters. The curriculum requires 145 credit hours covering coursework, field work, seminar, and dissertation.
Its academic content is organized into six strands:
Basic Health Sciences
Public Health Sciences
Public Health Tools/Methods
Public Health Intervention
Public Health Management
Supporting Skills and/or Public Health Application
Basic Health Sciences provides the foundation for later public health study. Public Health Sciences covers thematic areas within the discipline, while Public Health Tools/Methods includes epidemiological methods, research techniques, public health statistics, and behavioral science approaches.
Public Health Intervention covers community-oriented and health education components. Public Health Management addresses the management of public health services. Applied study includes laboratory work, community activities, integrated concurrent field practices, residential field practice, presentations, report writing, and other field-based academic activities.
English is the medium of instruction and examination for the program. Assignments, reports, and presentations are also completed in English.
The college has facilities supporting classroom study, computing, project work, presentations, research, and independent learning.
Available facilities include:
Classrooms
Computer labs
Project and innovation labs
Library with books, periodicals, and reference resources
Seminar and presentation hall
Campus Wi-Fi
The seminar and presentation hall is used for lectures, training sessions, workshops, presentations, and related academic activities. Wi-Fi access supports online study, research, and collaborative academic work.
Practical learning takes different forms across the three programs.
BBA includes practicums, project work, community engagement, business development work, and internship.
BCA includes programming and technical practical sessions, multiple projects, electives, and internship.
BPH includes laboratory work, community activities, field practices, research, seminar work, and dissertation.
These components are built into the respective Pokhara University curriculum structures rather than functioning as separate short-term activities.
The college's mission focuses on education, leadership, knowledge, skills, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration within the learning environment.
Its vision emphasizes academic preparation, creativity, professional capability, cultural competence, and service to the community, nation, and wider society.
The messages from the college leadership also emphasize practical learning, independent thinking, problem-solving, and adapting academic practices to changing educational and professional requirements.
Devraj Chalise — Chairperson
Er. Kiran K.C. — Principal
The chairperson's message refers to the college's BBA, BCA, and public health programs and emphasizes responsible problem-solving and independent thinking.
The principal's message focuses on adapting education to changing requirements and connecting academic study with practical learning.
The three bachelor-level programs serve different areas of study.
BBA focuses on management, business, finance, marketing, research, entrepreneurship, organizational studies, projects, and internship.
BCA focuses on computer applications, programming, software engineering, databases, web technologies, networks, data-related subjects, projects, and internship.
BPH focuses on population health through basic health sciences, public health sciences, research methods, epidemiology, intervention, management, laboratory work, community activities, and field practice.
Students can therefore distinguish the programs mainly by their academic field and curriculum structure.
LA GRANDEE International College was established in 2000 as Pokhara College of Technology. It adopted its present name in 2010.
The college is affiliated with Pokhara University.
The college offers Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA), and Bachelor of Public Health (BPH).
BBA has 96 seats, BCA has 96 seats, and BPH has 30 seats.
The Bachelor of Business Administration program was introduced in 2004.
The college has classrooms, computer labs, project and innovation labs, a library, a seminar and presentation hall, and campus Wi-Fi.
Yes. The BBA curriculum includes a six-credit internship in Semester VIII.
Yes. Projects are included at several stages of the BCA curriculum, and Semester VII includes an internship.
BPH is a four-year program structured across eight semesters and requires 145 credit hours.
