Program Overview
Nepal Open University's Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is a four-year online program. This broad-based professional program covers various business disciplines and equips students with the essential knowledge, skills, positive attitudes, and ethics necessary for success in today's competitive marketplace.
Curriculum
The rigorous core curriculum provides a solid foundation in business fundamentals, including marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, accounting, and human resources. Students can tailor their education beyond the core through various concentration options and skill-building application courses.
Minimum Requirement:
Completion of higher secondary school or an equivalent level with second division or equivalent.
Admission Criteria
Selection for admission is based on a +2 score, admission test score, and interview performance.
Students must appear on the university admission test. Those securing marks above the cut-off will be called for interviews.
The final eligibility list is prepared based on combined scores from the +2 level, admission test, and interview.
NOU reserves the right to define the cut-off mark.
Entrance Test Components:
Verbal and Communication Ability: Test of English language (Objective Type)
Quantitative Analysis: Including simple mathematics, algebra, and statistics (Objective Type)
General Knowledge: Based on business, economics, and general aspects, including IQ (Objective Type)
Writing Skills: Writing an essay on contemporary issues (Subjective Type)
Curricular Structure
Foundation and Core Courses:
Foundation Courses: 39 credit hours
Core Courses: 60 credit hours
Concentration Courses: 15 credit hours
Elective Courses: 6 credit hours (two courses)
Internship: 3 credit hours
Summer Project Work: 3 credit hours
Compulsory Courses (13 courses, 3 credits each):
English
Communication for Management
Mathematics I
Mathematics II
Business Statistics
Data Analysis
Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Environmental Studies
Computer Application to Business
Legal and Regulatory Environment
Core Courses (20 courses, 3 credits each):
Principles of Management
Financial Accounting I
Financial Accounting II
Corporate Finance
Organizational Behavior
Fundamentals of Marketing
Cost and Management Accounting
Financial Management
Human Resource Management
Introduction to International Business
Fundamentals of Operations Management
Entrepreneurship and Business Plan
Business Research Methods
Fundamentals of E-Business
Fundamentals of Management Information System
Business Environment in Nepal
Business Strategy
Business, Society, and Ethics
Internship
Summer Project
Concentration Courses (5 courses, 3 credits each):
Banking and Finance:
Financial Institutions and Markets
Working Capital Management
Investment Analysis
Commercial Bank Operation
Financial Derivatives
Banking Law and Regulations
Treasury Management
Capital and Stock Market Operations
Production and Operations Management:
Productivity Management
Manufacturing Operations and Management
Supply Chain Management
Service Operations and Management
Quality Management
Creativity and Innovation
Project Management
Entrepreneurship and Micro Finance:
Management of Micro Enterprises
Micro Finance
Cooperative Management
Micro Insurance
Industrial Relations for SMEs
Business Plan for SMEs
Social Entrepreneurship
Rural Marketing
Marketing Management:
Consumer Behavior
Marketing Communications
Fundamentals of Selling
Services Marketing
Retail Management
Distribution Management
Market Research
Public Relations and Media Management
Export Marketing
Insurance:
Life Insurance
General Insurance
Risk Analysis and Pricing Insurance Products
Managing Insurance Funds and Investment
Selling Insurance Products
Insurance Product Development
Legal Framework for Insurance
Elective Courses (Choose any two 3 credits each):
Cooperative Management
Agri-Business
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Project Management
Transport Management
Management of Non-Profit Organizations
Management of Educational Institutions
Management of Health Services
Conclusion
Nepal Open University's BBA program prepares students to excel in various business roles by providing a comprehensive education in business fundamentals and specialized concentrations. The flexible online format allows students to learn at their own pace, making it accessible to a broader audience. For more details, visit the Nepal Open University website or contact the administration.
Contact Nepal Open University's administrative office for detailed information on the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) course, including fees, scholarships, facilities, counseling, eligibility criteria, etc.
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