The Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) at J.S. Murarka Multiple Campus, Lahan, is a four-year undergraduate management program affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU). It is conducted under the Faculty of Management through the annual examination system.
The program develops knowledge of business, accounting, finance, economics, management, marketing, taxation, business law, and organizational studies. It also introduces research and project work during the final year.
| Course Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Program | Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) |
| University | Tribhuvan University |
| Faculty | Faculty of Management |
| Duration | 4 Years |
| System | Annual |
| Total Academic Requirement | 19 courses plus Final Project |
| Total Marks | 2,000 |
| Campus | J.S. Murarka Multiple Campus |
The BBS program is designed to prepare students for managerial responsibilities in business, industry, government, and other organized activities. Its curriculum combines foundation subjects with core areas of business and allows students to concentrate on a functional area during the fourth year.
The program also aims to develop practical management abilities, entrepreneurial capacity, and a base for advanced management study.
The first three years concentrate mainly on compulsory and core management subjects.
| Year | Major Areas |
|---|---|
| First Year | Business English, Statistics, Microeconomics, Accounting, Management |
| Second Year | Business Communication, Macroeconomics, Cost Accounting, HRM, Finance |
| Third Year | Business Law, Financial Systems, Business Strategy, Taxation, Marketing |
First-year students study Business English, Business Statistics, Microeconomics for Business, Financial Accounting and Analysis, and Principles of Management.
The second year includes Business Communication, Macroeconomics for Business, Cost and Management Accounting, Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, and Fundamentals of Financial Management.
Third-year study covers Business Law, Foundation of Financial Systems, Business Environment and Strategy, Taxation in Nepal, and Fundamentals of Marketing.
The fourth year gives students an opportunity to focus on a particular functional area while also completing Entrepreneurship, Business Research Methods, and a Final Project.
The curriculum identifies four concentration streams:
Accounting;
Finance;
Management; and
Marketing.
Students take three concentration courses from their selected area. Accounting options include courses such as Advanced Financial Accounting and Auditing, while Finance includes areas such as Corporate Finance, Investment, Banking, and Insurance. Management options include International Business, Small and Medium Enterprises, Event Management, Project Management, and Technology and Information Management. Marketing choices include Selling, Customer Relationship Management, Foreign Trade, Advertising, and Services Marketing.
Applicants seeking admission to the BBS program must have successfully completed 10+2 in Business/Commerce or an equivalent course from a Higher Secondary School Board, Tribhuvan University, or another university or board recognized by TU.
Applicants must also meet any additional entry requirements prescribed by the Faculty Board or the campus.
Final Project is a compulsory component of the fourth year and carries 50 marks.
Students undertake fieldwork and spend four weeks studying and learning within an organization during the period determined by the campus. They then prepare a project report in the format prescribed by the Faculty of Management.
The report is evaluated through internal and external examination, and a final viva voce is conducted through the Research Committee of the concerned campus or college.
The program follows annual examinations conducted by the Office of the Controller of Examinations, Tribhuvan University.
Students must maintain at least 70 percent attendance in classes actually held to qualify for the annual examination. The four-year degree requires successful completion of 19 courses carrying 1,950 marks together with the 50-mark Final Project.
Teaching methods identified for BBS include lectures, group discussions, problem-solving exercises, guest lectures, practical work, project work, and case-based study where appropriate.
BBS students at J.S. Murarka Multiple Campus have access to academic facilities that include:
library and e-library;
computer laboratory;
internet access;
seminar hall;
laptops and projectors;
printing and photocopy services;
counseling and placement-related services; and
project work and presentation activities.
The campus library contains approximately 21,993 books along with journals, newspapers, magazines, and other periodical materials.
The BBS curriculum is intended to prepare graduates for work in business, industry, government, and entrepreneurship. Its combination of accounting, finance, management, marketing, business law, taxation, and research can also support further study in management.
Graduates may continue to postgraduate management education, including Master of Business Studies (MBS), subject to the admission requirements of the chosen program. The curriculum also identifies teaching, research, and consultancy as areas students may pursue after further academic development.
Campus: J.S. Murarka Multiple Campus
Location: Lahan Municipality–10, near Gramin Chowk, Siraha, Madhesh Province
Phone: 033-563252, 033-564807
Email: jsmmc2012@gmail.com
The BBS is a four-year undergraduate program conducted through the annual examination system of Tribhuvan University.
Applicants must have completed 10+2 in Business/Commerce or an equivalent qualification recognized by Tribhuvan University and must meet any additional requirements prescribed for admission.
The curriculum provides concentration options in Accounting, Finance, Management, and Marketing.
Yes. Fourth-year students complete a 50-mark Final Project that includes four weeks of organizational fieldwork, report preparation, evaluation, and viva voce.
Students must maintain at least 70 percent attendance in classes actually held to qualify for the annual examination.
