Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Kshitiz International College

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Kshitiz International College (KIC), Butwal, is a graduate management degree affiliated with Pokhara University. The current curriculum is structured over two years, or six trimesters, and requires 60 credit hours. KIC has an intake capacity of 30 seats for the MBA.

The course brings together managerial accounting, economics, finance, marketing, operations, research, information systems, leadership, strategy, entrepreneurship, concentration courses, electives, experiential work, and internship. Students also choose between an industry pathway and a research pathway during the later stage of the degree.

MBA at KIC: Quick Details

KIC is based in Butwal, Rupandehi, and runs BBA, BBA Finance, and MBA under Pokhara University. Students looking at institutions in the same local area can also browse the Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City listing.

About the MBA at Kshitiz International College

The MBA is a general management master's degree intended for graduates seeking advanced study across major areas of organizational and business management. Pokhara University's curriculum places emphasis on integrated management knowledge together with analysis, decision-making, implementation, leadership, and communication.

At KIC, the MBA is taught through a combination of classroom and applied academic activities. The college identifies participatory teaching, case-based study, research practices, seminars, projects, and guest faculty participation among its approaches to MBA education.

The current university curriculum also incorporates:

• Classroom discussions

• Presentations

• Group work

• Case analysis

• Guest lecture sessions

• Simulations

• Project work

• Online instruction

• Practicum courses

• Experiential learning

• Internship

MBA Eligibility

Eligibility: Applicants must have completed at least 15 years of formal education, consisting of 12 years of schooling and a bachelor's degree of at least three years.

Graduates from all disciplines may apply. The minimum academic requirement at bachelor's level is:

• CGPA of 2.0, or

• 45 percent marks

Admission is determined through the admission test and interview process.

MBA Admission Process

The MBA selection process includes review of academic qualifications, an entrance examination, and a personal interview.

The main steps are:

1. Complete and submit the MBA application.

2. Submit academic transcripts and other required academic certificates.

3. Appear for the admission or entrance test.

4. Qualify for shortlisting based on the written test.

5. Attend the personal interview.

6. Complete enrollment formalities after selection.

Final selection considers the entrance-test score, personal interview, and previous academic record.

KIC's MBA admission information also includes submission of previous academic transcripts and states that its written admission test assesses verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, data interpretation, and English-language proficiency.

MBA Duration and Trimester System

The normal duration of the MBA is 24 months, divided into six trimesters. Each trimester runs for 12 weeks, excluding examinations.

One credit normally corresponds to 12 contact hours over a trimester. The maximum period allowed for completing the MBA is four years from registration, subject to the provisions governing completion of the graduate thesis.

MBA Curriculum Structure

The 60-credit MBA curriculum is divided across several academic components.

Students complete 25 courses across foundation, analytical, core, functional, concentration, elective, and practicum categories, along with the relevant capstone or research pathway and internship requirements.

Trimester-Wise MBA Course Structure

Foundation and Management Courses

The first three trimesters establish the common management base of the MBA. Students work across quantitative, economic, organizational, financial, marketing, research, communication, technology, and strategic subjects.

Major areas include:

• Managerial accounting

• Statistics and quantitative methods

• Managerial economics

• Macroeconomics and the global economy

• Organizational behavior and human resource management

• Financial management

• Operations and supply chain management

• Marketing management

• Business research and consultancy

• Management information systems

• Managerial communication

• Leadership, governance, and ethics

• Entrepreneurship and innovation

Practicum courses accompany organizational behavior and human resource management, information systems, entrepreneurship and innovation, and digital marketing.

MBA Concentration Areas

MBA students complete four concentration courses worth eight credits. All four courses are selected from one concentration area.

The curriculum provides five concentration areas:

• Finance

• Marketing

• Human Resource Management

• Information Technology and Business Analytics

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Finance

Finance options include subjects such as Financial Institutions and Markets, Corporate Finance, Investment Management, International Financial Management, Financial Derivatives and Risk Management, Private Equity and Venture Capital, Behavioral Finance, Financial Planning and Wealth Management, Financial Modeling and Valuation, and Risk Management and Insurance.

Marketing

Marketing courses include areas such as service marketing, marketing research and analytics, consumer behavior, integrated marketing communications, international marketing, brand management, digital and social media marketing, and sales and distribution management.

Human Resource Management

This concentration covers areas including talent acquisition and development, compensation management, HRD strategies, leadership and negotiation, employee relations, performance management, international human resource management, labor relations, and employer brand management.

Information Technology and Business Analytics

Students choosing this area can study subjects related to electronic commerce, digital economy, data mining, business analytics, information security, business intelligence, data analytics, data visualization, social analytics, and business systems.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

This area includes courses dealing with innovation, creativity, growth management, legal aspects of entrepreneurship, family business, mergers and acquisitions, corporate entrepreneurship, new business models, electronic commerce, and technology entrepreneurship.

Elective Courses

Students complete two elective courses worth four credits in total. The elective component allows study in sectoral or application-oriented areas that connect with the wider MBA curriculum.

Listed options include subjects such as:

• ESG and Sustainability in Business

• Digital Economy

• Econometrics

• Behavioral Economics

• Monetary Economics

• Tourism and Hospitality Management

• Bank Operations and Management

• Real Estate Management

• Management of Technology

• Business Tax Planning

• Project Management

• Multinational Management

• Social Entrepreneurship

• Management of Service Sector Organizations

• Rural Marketing and Agribusiness

• Microfinance

Industry Pathway and Research Pathway

During the fifth trimester, students choose between an industry pathway and a research pathway.

Industry Pathway

Students complete:

• Consulting Project or New Venture Creation — 3 credits

• Doing Business in Nepal — 3 credits

Together, these components account for six credits.

Research Pathway

Students choosing the research route complete:

• Graduate Thesis — 6 credits

This arrangement allows students to direct part of their MBA study toward either applied business work or formal academic research.

MBA Internship

The sixth trimester is devoted to a six-credit internship. The curriculum requires three months of satisfactory work experience with an approved employer.

During the internship, students work under both a faculty supervisor and a workplace supervisor. Requirements include:

• Meeting the specified learning objectives

• Completing three months of work experience

• Maintaining a weekly work and learning journal

• Completing the required final paper

• Submitting an internship report

• Presenting the internship work in a final session

Internship evaluation is divided between the confidential assessment from the host organization and presentation of the internship project report. The host-organization assessment carries 40 percent, while the seminar presentation carries 60 percent.

MBA Evaluation System

Evaluation in regular coursework combines continuous term assessment with trimester-end evaluation.

Internal assessment may use written tests, quizzes, oral tests, assignments, term papers, project work, case analysis, workshops, open-book tests, and class participation. Practicum, seminar, and laboratory-based subjects may be assessed entirely through internal evaluation.

Five courses have their 40-percent trimester-end examinations conducted by the Pokhara University Controller of Examinations:

• Accounting for Managerial Decisions

• Statistics for Managers

• Managerial Economics

• Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

• Business Environment and Strategy

The remaining course evaluations are conducted by the concerned college or school under the applicable university framework.

Grading and Degree Requirements

Pokhara University uses a four-point letter-grade system for the MBA. A grade of C corresponds to the minimum passing grade in an individual course.

To earn the MBA degree, a student must:

• Complete all required courses

• Complete either the industry pathway or research pathway

• Complete the internship

• Earn at least a C grade in every course

• Maintain a CGPA of at least 3.0 on the 4.0 scale

• Complete the degree within the permitted duration

A CGPA of 3.75 or above qualifies for distinction. A CGPA of 3.80 or above may qualify a student for the Dean's List when the other applicable completion requirements are met.

Scholarships at KIC

KIC has scholarship arrangements connected with entrance performance, specified student groups, and Pokhara University scholarship selection.

Its scholarship provisions include:

• Entrance topper scholarships

• KIC Special Scholarship

• Pokhara University scholarship

The entrance-topper provisions listed by KIC provide 100%, 50%, and 25% of the semester fee for the first semester to the first, second, and third entrance toppers respectively. The KIC Special Scholarship is limited to two eligible students from specified groups. Students selected by Pokhara University under its scholarship provision receive completely free education.

Studying MBA at KIC

KIC's MBA sits alongside its undergraduate management programs, including the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and BBA Finance.

For MBA students, the academic sequence progresses from common management foundations toward concentration study and either an industry or research pathway before the final internship. This creates a clear progression through quantitative analysis, management functions, strategy, specialization, project or research work, and workplace-based learning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the MBA at Kshitiz International College?

The MBA is normally completed in two years over six trimesters. Each trimester lasts 12 weeks excluding examinations.

How many credits are required for the MBA?

The current Pokhara University MBA curriculum requires 60 credit hours.

How many MBA seats are available at KIC?

Kshitiz International College has an intake capacity of 30 seats for the MBA.

Who can apply for the MBA at KIC?

Graduates from any discipline may apply if they have at least 15 years of formal education and have secured a minimum CGPA of 2.0 or 45 percent at bachelor's level.

Does MBA admission include an entrance test?

Yes. Applicants undergo an admission test, and shortlisted candidates attend a personal interview. Previous academic performance is also considered in final selection.

What concentrations are available in the MBA?

The curriculum provides concentration areas in Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Information Technology and Business Analytics, and Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Students select four courses from one concentration area.

Does the MBA include a thesis?

Students choosing the research pathway complete a six-credit Graduate Thesis. Those following the industry pathway complete six credits of applied project work instead.

Does the MBA include an internship?

Yes. The sixth trimester includes a six-credit internship requiring three months of satisfactory work experience with an approved employer.

What CGPA is required to graduate from the MBA?

Students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 and earn at least a C grade in every course while completing all other degree requirements.