Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS)

BBS at Siddhartha College (Banepa Siddhartha Campus), Banepa

The Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) at Siddhartha College (Banepa Siddhartha Campus) is a Tribhuvan University (TU) affiliated undergraduate program offered on a four-year, full-time basis with annual examinations. The course follows TU rules, guidelines, and the TU annual calendar for admission, curriculum delivery, examinations, and results.

The BBS curriculum is designed around foundation learning, core business studies, a functional concentration area in the final year, and final project work with field exposure. The campus is located in Banepa-8, Kavrepalanchok, near the Araniko Highway corridor, and provides academic support resources such as a library and computer lab that can support business studies.

Quick highlights

• Course Name: Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS)

• College: Siddhartha College (Banepa Siddhartha Campus)

• Location: Banepa-8, Kavrepalanchok, Nepal

• Affiliation: Tribhuvan University (TU)

• Duration / Mode: 4-year, full-time

• Assessment: Annual examination system (TU)

• Specialization: One concentration stream in fourth year (Accounting/Finance/Marketing/Management)

• Final requirement: Fieldwork and final project with viva-voce

Course overview

BBS is positioned by TU’s Faculty of Management as a program to develop competent managers for organized sectors by building broad conceptual knowledge and reality-based skills related to the operation and management of organizations. It also includes a concentration area for functional specialization and a final project requirement in the last year.

Affiliation and study system

Affiliation: Tribhuvan University (TU)

Study system: Annual examinations under TU’s Controller of Examinations

Campus administration: Admission, curriculum, annual exams, and results follow TU rules, guidelines, and the TU annual calendar.

Duration

Duration: 4-year, full-time program.

Eligibility and admission

Eligibility: Applicants must have successfully completed 10+2 in business/commerce or an equivalent course from a board/university recognized by TU, and must satisfy any other entry requirements as prescribed by the Faculty Board or the campus.

Curriculum structure

The BBS curriculum is organized into four components:

• Foundation allied areas (language, economics, legal environment, and quantitative methods)

• Core business studies integrating functional areas

• Concentration area (functional specialization)

• Research and project work in the final year

Year-wise course framework (annual system)

Each academic year is structured at 500 marks.

First Year (500)

• MGT 201: Business English (100)

• MGT 202: Business Statistics (100)

• MGT 207: Microeconomics for Business (100)

• MGT 211: Financial Accounting and Analysis (100)

• MGT 213: Principles of Management (100)

Second Year (500)

• MGT 205: Business Communication (100)

• MGT 209: Macroeconomics for Business (100)

• MGT 212: Cost and Management Accounting (100)

• MGT 223: Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management (100)

• MGT 215: Fundamentals of Financial Management (100)

Third Year (500)

• MGT 204: Business Law (100)

• MGT 226: Foundation of Financial Systems (100)

• MGT 217: Business Environment and Strategy (100)

• MGT 224: Taxation in Nepal (100)

• MGT 214: Fundamentals of Marketing (100)

Fourth Year (500)

• MGT 225: Entrepreneurship (100)

• Concentration I (100)

• Concentration II (100)

• Concentration III (100)

• MGT 221: Business Research Methods (50)

• MGT 401: Final Project (50)

Concentration streams (fourth year)

Students select three concentration courses from one functional stream. TU lists concentration streams and courses under:

• Accounting (e.g., Accounting for Banking; Auditing)

• Finance (e.g., Fundamentals of Corporate Finance; Commercial Bank Management)

• Marketing (e.g., Fundamentals of Selling; Customer Relationship Management)

• Management (e.g., International Business; Project Management)

Teaching-learning, attendance, and evaluation

Instructional approaches include lectures, group discussions, problem-solving exercises, guest lectures, practical work, and project work; case method is also encouraged where applicable. Final evaluation is through the annual examination conducted by TU’s Controller of Examinations. Students must meet minimum attendance requirements (70% of classes held) to qualify for annual examinations, and the annual grading divisions include Third (35%), Second (45%), First (60%), and Distinction (75%).

Final project and field exposure

Final project work is an academic requirement in the fourth year for students in concentration courses. It includes fieldwork for four weeks in an organization during a time fixed by the campus/college, followed by a project report submission in the format prescribed by the Faculty of Management. The project report is evaluated by internal and external examiners appointed by the relevant research committee, and a viva-voce is conducted by the research committee.

Learning resources and campus support for BBS students

The campus facilities relevant to business studies include a library with reference materials and a separate reading room, a computer lab with internet facilities, and classroom infrastructure. The campus also notes internship opportunities in financial institutions and business enterprises, educational tours, and counseling for abroad study.

Campus schedule and contact

The campus lists a morning shift from 6:30 to 10:00 AM and office hours from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Contact:
Email: info@siddhartha.edu.np

Phone: +977-11-661143, +977-11-661110, +977-9851083108, +977-9851091314

Location: Banepa-8, Kavre, Nepal

FAQ

What is the duration and study mode of BBS at Siddhartha College?

It is a four-year, full-time BBS program with annual examinations under TU.

What affiliation does the BBS program follow?

The BBS program is affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU), and academic administration follows TU rules, guidelines, and the TU annual calendar.

What are the eligibility conditions for admission to BBS?

Applicants must have completed 10+2 in business/commerce or an equivalent course from a board/university recognized by TU, and must meet any additional entry requirements prescribed by the Faculty Board or the campus.

How is the BBS curriculum structured?

The curriculum includes foundation allied areas, core business studies, a concentration area for specialization, and final-year research and project work.

What specialization options are available in the final year?

Students choose a concentration stream in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or Management and complete three concentration courses within the selected stream.

Is there a final project requirement in BBS?

Yes. The fourth year includes a final project with fieldwork and a viva-voce as part of the project evaluation process.

How are examinations and grading handled?

Final evaluation is through TU’s annual examination system. Students need at least 70% attendance of classes held to qualify for annual exams, and grading divisions include Third (35%), Second (45%), First (60%), and Distinction (75%).