Overview
MBA at Central College of Management, Janakpur
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Central College of Management, Janakpur is a postgraduate management program affiliated with Purbanchal University (PU). The college is located at Bijay Bhawan, Janakpurdham-8, Dhanusha, Madhesh Province, Nepal.
The MBA follows the curriculum of Purbanchal University's Faculty of Management. It carries 69 credit hours across four semesters and combines core management courses, electives, seminars, specialization courses, research work, and a thesis. Central College of Management has 33 seats for its MBA Spring intake.
Quick Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
| Level | Master's |
| College | Central College of Management, Janakpur |
| Affiliation | Purbanchal University |
| Faculty | Faculty of Management |
| Structure | 4 semesters |
| Total Credits | 69 credit hours |
| MBA Spring Seats | 33 |
| Specialization Areas | Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Operations and Supply Chain |
| Final Academic Component | Thesis |
MBA Curriculum Structure
The 69-credit MBA is divided into four semesters. The first semester carries 16 credits, the second 19 credits, the third 16 credits, and the fourth 18 credits.
| Semester | Main Academic Components | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| I | Marketing for Managers, Communication for Managers, Accounting for Managers-I, Legal Framework of Business, Decision Sciences, Elective-1 | 16 |
| II | Accounting for Managers-II, Human Resource Management & Organizational Behavior, Economics for Managers, Financial Management, Operations Management, Seminar I, Elective-2 | 19 |
| III | Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprises, Research Methodology and Thesis Proposal, Information Technology Management, Elective-3, Seminar II, Specialization I and II | 16 |
| IV | International Business, Strategic Management, Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility, Seminar III, Specialization III and IV, Thesis | 18 |
The progression moves from managerial foundations and functional business subjects into research, specialized study, strategic management, and thesis work. Research Methodology and Thesis Proposal appears in the third semester, followed by a five-credit thesis in the fourth semester.
Elective Courses
The curriculum includes three elective stages. Students select one course from the choices available under each elective group:
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Elective-1: Principles and Contemporary Practices of Management or Introduction to Computing
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Elective-2: E-commerce and Digital Marketing or Introduction to Public Relations
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Elective-3: Organization Design and Change or Project Management
These electives sit alongside the core MBA subjects and allow some variation within the common program structure.
MBA Specialization Areas
Students select one specialization area and complete four specialization courses within that area. Purbanchal University includes four specialization tracks:
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Marketing
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Finance
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Human Resource Management
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Operations and Supply Chain
Marketing options cover areas such as marketing research, product and brand management, sales management and retailing, service marketing and CRM, and advertising management.
Finance includes corporate financial reporting and analysis, capital structure, security analysis and investment management, management of financial institutions, and financial derivatives and engineering.
Human Resource Management covers team building and conflict management, industrial relations and labour legislation, training and development, talent management, and performance management.
Operations and Supply Chain includes inventory and warehouse management, supply chain management, procurement and materials management, network design, and facility location management.
Assessment and Examination
The MBA uses both internal assessment and semester-end examinations. For theoretical courses, internal assessment carries 50 marks and the written semester-end examination carries 50 marks.
A student who does not secure at least 20 out of 50 in the combined internal assessment components is not eligible to appear in the semester-end examination. The university conducts the written examination at the end of each semester, with a three-hour examination duration for each theoretical course. The instruction and evaluation medium is English.
Academic Setting at Central College of Management
The college supports its management programs through digital classrooms, library facilities, seminars, workshops, guest lecture sessions, field visits, excursions, co-curricular activities, and sports.
These activities sit alongside an MBA curriculum that includes seminars in three semesters, specialization study, research work, and a thesis. The college also offers the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) under Purbanchal University.
FAQ
How many seats are available for MBA at Central College of Management?
The MBA Spring intake has 33 seats.
Which university is the MBA affiliated with?
The MBA at Central College of Management is affiliated with Purbanchal University under its Faculty of Management.
How many credits are required for the MBA?
The MBA curriculum consists of 69 credit hours across four semesters.
What MBA specialization areas are available?
Students can select from Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, and Operations and Supply Chain.
Does the MBA include a thesis?
Yes. Research Methodology and Thesis Proposal is included in the third semester, while the fourth semester includes a five-credit thesis.
How is the MBA examination assessed?
Theoretical courses carry 50 marks for internal assessment and 50 marks for the semester-end written examination. A minimum of 20 out of 50 in internal assessment is required to appear in the semester-end examination.
