Overview
Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) at Nepal Tourism and Hotel Management College
The Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) at Nepal Tourism and Hotel Management College (NTHMC), Pokhara is a four-year undergraduate management degree with a specialized focus on finance. The program is conducted at the Business Management Center, Gairapatan, Pokhara-4, and is affiliated with Pokhara University.
The BBA (Finance) curriculum combines general business administration with corporate finance, banking, insurance, investment, and capital-market study. Pokhara University identifies BBA (Finance) as the current name of the program previously known as Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking and Insurance (BBA-BI). Students complete 120 credit hours over eight semesters, including coursework, concentration subjects, project work, practicum courses, electives, community engagement, and internship.
Quick highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course: | Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) |
| Level: | Bachelor's Degree |
| Duration: | 4 Years |
| Academic Structure: | 8 Semesters |
| Total Credits: | 120 |
| Affiliation: | Pokhara University |
| College: | Nepal Tourism and Hotel Management College |
| Campus: | Business Management Center, Gairapatan, Pokhara-4 |
| Medium: | English |
| Seats: | 48 |
| Internship: | 6 credits in Semester VIII |
What students study in BBA Finance
BBA Finance begins with the same kind of foundation expected in business education: English, mathematics, information technology, behavioral science, economics, accounting, management, statistics, finance, and marketing. Finance becomes more prominent as students progress through the program.
The curriculum includes Corporate Finance, Financial Institutions and Market, and Fundamentals of Investment Management as finance core courses. It also allows students to build concentration study in Corporate Finance, Banking, Insurance, and Investment and Capital Markets.
Alongside finance subjects, students study business research, human resource management, management information systems, entrepreneurship, operations management, strategic management, business environment, and financial law.
BBA Finance curriculum by semester
| Semester | Main Courses | Credits |
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| I | English, Basic Mathematics, IT for Business, Behavioral Science, Principles of Management, Software Skills Practicum | 16 |
| II | Business Communication, Business Mathematics, Introduction to Microeconomics, Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior, Financial Accounting, Soft Skills Practicum | 16 |
| III | Business Statistics, Introduction to Macroeconomics, Cost and Management Accounting, Essentials of Finance, Principles of Marketing, Digital Marketing Practicum | 16 |
| IV | Data Analysis and Modeling, Business Research Methods, Human Resource Management, Management Information System, Corporate Finance, Academic Writing | 16 |
| V | Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Fundamentals of Operations Management, Financial Institutions and Market, Concentration I, Concentration II, Fintech Practicum | 16 |
| VI | Essentials of e-Business, Fundamentals of Investment Management, Project Work, Concentration III, Concentration IV, Elective I | 18 |
| VII | Strategic Management, Business Environment, Financial Law, Concentration V, Elective II, Community Engagement Project | 16 |
| VIII | Internship | 6 |
The semester structure moves from general business foundations to finance core subjects and specialized study. The final semester is assigned to a six-credit internship.
Finance concentration areas
Students select five concentration courses from two areas. The structure requires three courses from one major concentration and two from another concentration area.
The concentration areas are:
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Corporate Finance
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Banking
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Insurance
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Investment and Capital Markets
Subjects available within these areas include International Finance, Behavioural Finance, Treasury Management, Investment Banking, Management of Commercial Banks, Central Banking and Monetary Policy, Credit Risk Management, Risk Management and Insurance, Life and Health Insurance, Reinsurance and Broking, Securities Market and Portfolio Analysis, and related finance subjects.
This concentration arrangement allows students to study one financial area in greater depth while retaining exposure to another.
Eligibility and admission
Eligibility: Applicants must have completed Intermediate, Higher Secondary level (10+2), Grade 12, Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL), or an equivalent qualification recognized by Pokhara University.
Applicants must also pass the entrance test conducted by the concerned college.
The admission process includes submission of a completed application form and official academic transcripts. Academic certificates submitted with the application are required in properly attested photocopy form. Admission is completed after the required institutional formalities are fulfilled.
Learning and assessment
The program uses lectures together with case studies, group discussions, project assignments, field visits, presentations, and other classroom methods. English is the medium of instruction and examination.
Course assessment combines internal evaluation and the semester-end examination. Internal evaluation carries 50 percent of the total evaluation, while the semester-end examination conducted by the Office of the Controller of Examinations, Pokhara University carries the remaining 50 percent.
Students are required to secure at least 45 percent in internal evaluation and maintain 80 percent attendance to qualify for the semester-end examination.
Project work and internship
Project work forms part of the applied component of BBA Finance. Students complete an independent project involving fieldwork and empirical analysis and prepare a report in the prescribed format. The work develops experience in data collection, processing, analysis, and academic report writing.
The internship gives students on-the-job exposure in an organization approved by the college. Internship placement can take the student's interests and intended area of concentration into account.
Skills students may develop
The mix of business, finance, analytical, technology, research, and practical courses may help students develop skills in:
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Financial analysis and business decision-making
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Accounting and corporate finance
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Banking and financial-market concepts
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Investment analysis
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Research and data interpretation
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Business communication
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Information technology used in business
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Project and report preparation
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Teamwork and organizational problem-solving
The curriculum also includes Software Skills, Soft Skills, Digital Marketing, Academic Writing, and Fintech practicum courses.
Career direction
The degree is relevant to students considering work connected with banking, insurance, corporate finance, investment, financial markets, credit, treasury, risk, and other business functions.
Career outcomes vary according to concentration choices, academic performance, practical skills, internship experience, further qualifications, and employment conditions. The degree also provides an academic foundation for further study in management and finance.
Graduation requirements
To complete the BBA (Finance) degree, students must complete the required courses, project work, and internship within the permitted study period. They must earn at least a D grade in each course, complete the internship with a Pass grade, and maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.0.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of BBA Finance at NTHMC?
The program takes four years and is organized into eight semesters.
Which university is the BBA Finance program affiliated with?
The program is affiliated with Pokhara University.
How many credits are required?
Students complete 120 credit hours covering coursework, concentration subjects, projects, practicum courses, electives, community engagement, and internship.
Where is BBA Finance conducted at NTHMC?
The program is associated with the Business Management Center at Gairapatan, Pokhara-4.
What are the specialization areas in BBA Finance?
The four concentration areas are Corporate Finance, Banking, Insurance, and Investment and Capital Markets.
Does BBA Finance include an internship?
Yes. Semester VIII consists of a six-credit internship.
Was BBA Finance previously called BBA-BI?
Yes. Pokhara University identifies BBA (Finance) as the current name of the program previously known as Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking and Insurance (BBA-BI).
