BBA in Banking and Insurance (BBA-BI)

Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) at Apollo International College

The Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) at Apollo International College, Mid-Baneshwor, Kathmandu, is a four-year undergraduate management program affiliated with Pokhara University. Previously named Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking and Insurance (BBA-BI), the current BBA (Finance) program combines general business and management education with specialized study in finance, banking, insurance, investment, and capital markets.

Students complete 120 credit hours across eight semesters, including coursework, practicums, concentration courses, electives, project work, community engagement, and internship.

Quick Highlights

What Students Study in BBA (Finance)

BBA (Finance) combines management foundations with focused financial study. The curriculum includes communication, mathematics, economics, behavioral science, information technology, accounting, statistics, marketing, research, human resource management, and management subjects alongside finance-related coursework.

The first four semesters include subjects such as English, Business Communication, Basic Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Business Statistics, Essentials of Finance, Corporate Finance, Business Research Methods, Human Resource Management, Management Information System, and Principles of Marketing.

The wider curriculum is organized around foundation courses, management core courses, concentration courses, electives, practicums, project work, and internship. Students select five concentration courses from any two concentration areas offered by the college and take two non-business elective courses.

Practical and Applied Learning

Practical components form part of the degree alongside regular academic courses. The program includes Software Skills Practicum, Soft Skills Practicum, Digital Marketing Practicum, Fintech Practicum, and Academic Writing.

Teaching methods include lectures, case studies, group discussions, project assignments, field visits, class presentations, and individual presentations. These activities are intended to connect academic study with analytical, communication, technological, and management tasks.

Students also complete an independent project involving fieldwork and empirical analysis. The project requires data collection, processing, analysis, and report writing.

Internship

The program includes a six-credit internship. The BBA (Finance) curriculum specifies an internship period of six to eight weeks in a business organization.

Internship placement considers the student's interest and intended area of concentration. The internship is designed to provide workplace exposure and an opportunity to apply concepts studied during the degree.

Who May Consider BBA (Finance)?

The program may suit students who want undergraduate management education with more focused study in financial activities. Its academic coverage is relevant to students interested in finance, banking, insurance, investment, corporate financial management, and capital markets.

The curriculum also involves quantitative study, research, information technology, presentations, teamwork, projects, and practical assignments, making these areas a regular part of the four-year study structure.

Eligibility and Admission

Applicants must have completed Intermediate or Higher Secondary level (10+2), Grade 12, Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL), or an equivalent qualification recognized by Pokhara University.

Applicants must also pass the entrance test conducted by the concerned college. The college may conduct an interview as part of final selection.

Documents Required for Admission

Applicants at Apollo International College are required to submit:

• Copies of academic transcripts from SEE/SLC onward

• Copies of character certificates from SEE/SLC onward

• Original migration certificate of the latest qualification

• Equivalent certificate when an academic qualification is obtained from a foreign university

• Copy of citizenship

• Two recent passport-size photographs

Evaluation and Attendance

The evaluation system assigns 50 percent weight to internal evaluation and 50 percent to the semester-end examination conducted by the Office of the Controller of Examinations, Pokhara University. Internal assessment may involve tests, assignments, projects, case analysis, discussions, and class participation according to the nature of the course.

Students are required to maintain at least 80 percent attendance. Pokhara University follows a four-point letter grading system for the program.

Scholarship

Apollo International College grants scholarships to deserving students based on NEB examination CGPA and performance in the Apollo Entrance.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is BBA-F at Apollo International College called now?

The current program title is Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance), or BBA (Finance). It was previously named Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking and Insurance (BBA-BI).

2. How long is BBA (Finance)?

The program takes four years and is structured into eight semesters.

3. How many credits are required?

Students must complete 120 credit hours of coursework, project work, practical components, and internship.

4. How many seats are available for BBA (Finance) at Apollo International College?

The program has 48 seats.

5. What is the eligibility for BBA (Finance)?

Applicants need Intermediate, Higher Secondary (10+2), Grade 12, PCL, or an equivalent qualification recognized by Pokhara University and must pass the college entrance test.

6. Does BBA (Finance) include an internship?

Yes. The curriculum includes a six-credit internship, with an internship period of six to eight weeks.

7. What areas does BBA (Finance) focus on?

The program combines general business management with specialized study in finance, banking, insurance, investment, corporate financial management, and capital markets.