Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS)

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) at Chitwan College

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) at Chitwan College (चितवन क्याम्पस) is a four-year bachelor’s programme in management delivered in the morning shift (6:00 AM–10:00 AM) in both English and Nepali medium at Kalika Municipality-6, Bhateni, Chitwan. The programme is affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU) and follows an annual examination system.

BBS builds broad business knowledge across accounting, economics, law, statistics, marketing, finance, and management, and it includes a specialization (concentration) in the final year along with research and a final project.

Quick Highlights

Course Overview at Chitwan College

BBS aims to develop students into competent managers for organized activity across business, industry, and government. The programme emphasizes conceptual understanding and reality-based skills needed for operating and managing organizations, plus entrepreneurship and a foundation for higher study in management.

Chitwan College supports BBS learning through daily interaction with subject specialists after scheduled classes, structured discipline and punctuality, and learning facilities such as projector-supported teaching, library services, and free e-mail and internet access for scholars.

Curriculum Details

Programme Structure

BBS follows a structure that combines:

• Foundation areas (language, economics, law, quantitative methods)

• Core business studies across functional areas

• A final-year concentration (specialization) in a chosen functional area

• Research and a final project presentation component

Year-Wise Course List (Annual System)

First Year (500 marks)

• 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 marks)

• 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 marks)

• 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 marks)

• 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 Areas (Choose One Area, Three Courses)

Accounting

• ACC 250: Accounting for Banking

• ACC 251: Accounting for Business

• ACC 252: Advanced Financial Accounting

• ACC 255: Auditing

• ACC 256: Advance Cost and Management Accounting

Finance

• FIN 250: Fundamentals of Corporate Finance

• FIN 251: Commercial Bank Management

• FIN 255: Management of Financial Institutions

• FIN 253: Fundamentals of Investment

• FIN 254: Insurance and Risk Management

Marketing

• MKT 250: Fundamentals of Selling

• MKT 251: Customer Relationship Management

• MKT 252: Foreign Trade and Export Management in Nepal

• MKT 253: Fundamentals of Advertising

• MKT 254: Fundamentals of Services Marketing

Management

• MGT 251: International Business

• MGT 256: Small and Medium Enterprises

• MGT 257: Event Management

• MGT 258: Project Management

• MGT 259: Technology & Information Management

Course Objectives

BBS focuses on:

• Conceptual knowledge of business and administration to build a general management perspective

• Attitudes, abilities, and practical skills for responsible management roles

• Entrepreneurial capability and change-agent mindset for Nepalese society

• Preparation for higher studies and careers in teaching, research, and consultancy

Learning Outcomes

By graduation, BBS prepares students to function as managers in business, industry, and government, and to pursue entrepreneurship as a career path.

Skill Development Areas

BBS develops skills aligned with the curriculum mix:

• Quantitative skills through business statistics and analytical tools

• Communication and professional writing skills through English and business communication courses

• Financial and accounting competence through accounting and financial management courses

• Market understanding through marketing and business environment courses

• Legal and regulatory awareness through business law and taxation courses

• Research capability through business research methods and project work

Teaching Methodology and Learning Support

Teaching methods include lectures, group discussions, problem-solving exercises, guest lectures, practical work, and project work. Case-based teaching is used when suitable.

Chitwan College strengthens learning through daily interaction with subject specialists after scheduled classes and ongoing academic evaluation through assessments and unit tests.

Practical and Field Components

Final Project (Fourth Year)

Final project work is a required academic component for fourth-year students in all concentration areas. Students complete field work and spend four weeks studying and learning from an organization during the time fixed by the campus/college. The project report follows the prescribed format and may include a presentation. Evaluation is conducted by internal and external examiners, and the viva-voce is conducted by the concerned research committee.

Chitwan College also arranges industrial excursions each year and supports internship exposure through programmes at co-operatives and banks.

Admission Requirements

Eligibility for admission includes successful completion of 10+2 in business/commerce or an equivalent course from a recognized board/university, plus any other entry requirements prescribed by the Faculty Board or the campus.

Exam, Attendance, and Result Process

• Final evaluation is through the annual examination conducted by the Office of the Controller of Examinations, Tribhuvan University.

• Students need at least 70% attendance of classes actually held to qualify for annual examinations.

• A student cannot appear in the second-year final examinations without first appearing in the first-year final examinations.

• Annual examination grading thresholds:

  • Third Division: 35%

  • Second Division: 45%

  • First Division: 60%

  • Distinction Division: 75%

Graduation Requirements

The BBS degree is awarded after successful completion of 19 courses (1950 marks) and submission of a final project report (50 marks) with passing grades in all required components, within the time limit prescribed by Tribhuvan University.

Scholarships and Student Support at Chitwan College

Chitwan College provides scholarships for deserving students on merit and for students from financially constrained backgrounds. Scholarship provisions include:

• Grade B+ in every subject and above in +2 level: 50% monthly fee free

• Grade B in every subject and above in +2 level: 25% monthly fee free

• Further scholarship based on internal and TU exams

Career Opportunities and Further Study Options

BBS supports career entry across business and management roles in corporate organizations, financial institutions, and government services, along with entrepreneurship as a pathway. The programme also builds a base for higher studies in management.

Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the duration of BBS at Chitwan College?

BBS is a four-year programme under an annual system.

2) What are the class timings for BBS at Chitwan College?

Classes run in the morning from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

3) Which university is BBS affiliated with at Chitwan College?

BBS at Chitwan College is affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU).

4) What are the major components of the BBS curriculum?

The curriculum includes foundation courses, core business courses, a final-year concentration (specialization), research methods, and a final project.

5) What is the attendance requirement to appear in the TU annual examinations?

Students must maintain a minimum of 70% attendance of classes actually held.

6) What does the final project require?

The final project includes organizational field work for four weeks, followed by a project report and evaluation, including viva-voce as required.

7) What scholarship scheme is available at Chitwan College for BBS students?

Scholarships include 50% monthly fee free for Grade B+ in every subject and above in +2 level and 25% monthly fee free for Grade B in every subject and above in +2 level, plus further scholarship based on internal and TU exams.