The Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance), or BBA (Finance), at Pokhara University School of Business is a four-year undergraduate program under the Faculty of Management Studies, Pokhara University. The program is structured across eight semesters and requires 120 credit hours for graduation.
BBA (Finance) was previously named Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking and Insurance (BBA-BI). Its academic focus combines general business management with finance, banking, insurance, investment, and capital markets.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Program | Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) |
| Abbreviation | BBA (Finance) |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| University | Pokhara University |
| Faculty | Faculty of Management Studies |
| Institution | Pokhara University School of Business |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Academic structure | 8 semesters |
| Total credits | 120 credit hours |
| Medium | English |
| Seat capacity | 96 |
| Location | Dhungepatan, Pokhara |
| Maximum study period | 8 years |
The normal completion period is four years, while the maximum duration allowed is eight years. A full-time student is required to take at least 12 credits.
The BBA (Finance) combines management education with focused study of financial activities. Its academic areas include corporate financial management, banking, insurance, investment, and capital markets.
The program also develops the supporting knowledge needed to study these areas through courses in economics, mathematics, statistics, accounting, information technology, communication, organizational behavior, research, marketing, human resource management, entrepreneurship, operations, and business environment.
Its stated academic objectives include developing:
A foundation in business management
Specialized knowledge of financial activities
Analytical and problem-solving ability
Communication skills
Ability to use electronic media and computers in organizational work
Individual and teamwork capability
Awareness of social, environmental, functional, and ethical factors in business decisions
Eligibility: Applicants must have completed Intermediate or Higher Secondary Level (10+2), SLCE (Grade 12), or an equivalent qualification recognized by Pokhara University.
For qualifications conducted by the National Examinations Board (NEB), applicants need:
A minimum CGPA of 1.8, or
A minimum grade of "D" in each subject
Students from any discipline may apply.
Applicants who completed their qualifying examination through boards other than NEB or Tribhuvan University are required to obtain an authorized equivalence or eligibility certification from the relevant authority. Applicants must also pass the entrance test conducted by the concerned college.
Admission begins after the announcement inviting applications. Applications are reviewed before eligible candidates are called for the entrance test.
The admission process includes:
Submission of the prescribed application form
Review of academic eligibility
Entrance examination
Interview when used for final selection
Completion of enrollment formalities
Submission of required academic documents
The application requirements include a completed and signed BBA application form, official academic transcripts, and properly attested copies of academic certificates.
The curriculum combines foundation study, management core courses, finance core subjects, concentration courses, electives, practicums, projects, and internship.
| Semester | Main academic components | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| I | English, Basic Mathematics, IT for Business, Behavioral Science, Principles of Management, Software Skills Practicum | 16 |
| II | Business Communication, Business Mathematics, Microeconomics, Organizational Behavior, Financial Accounting, Soft Skills Practicum | 16 |
| III | Business Statistics, Macroeconomics, Cost and Management Accounting, Essentials of Finance, 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, Operations Management, Financial Institutions and Market, Concentration I & II, Fintech Practicum | 16 |
| VI | Essentials of e-Business, Fundamentals of Investment Management, Project Work, Concentration III & IV, Elective I | 18 |
| VII | Strategic Management, Business Environment, Financial Law, Concentration V, Elective II, Community Engagement Project | 16 |
| VIII | Internship | 6 |
The semester-wise structure totals 120 credit hours.
The program includes nine credit hours of finance core study:
Corporate Finance
Financial Institutions and Market
Fundamentals of Investment Management
These courses appear alongside broader management subjects and provide the common finance foundation before students complete their concentration requirements.
BBA (Finance) requires 15 credit hours of concentration study. Students select five courses from two concentration areas: three courses from one major area and two courses from another area.
The concentration areas are:
Corporate Finance
Banking
Insurance
Investment and Capital Markets
Courses available within these areas include topics such as international finance, behavioural finance, treasury management, investment banking, commercial bank management, central banking and monetary policy, sustainable banking, credit risk management, life and health insurance, property and liability insurance, reinsurance, actuarial concepts, securities markets, portfolio analysis, private equity, venture capital, asset management, and merchant banking.
Students complete two elective courses totaling six credit hours. These are mainly non-business subjects intended to broaden study beyond the finance and management curriculum.
Available electives include:
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Philanthropy and Social Impact
Social Ecology and Environment
Media and Public Relations
Seminar in Environmental Studies
Seminar in Sustainable Development
Management of Family Business
Society and Politics
Basic Econometrics
Energy and Sustainable Development
Project Management
Event Management
Management of Technology
Population Dynamics and Development Challenges
Five one-credit practicum courses are included across the program:
Software Skills Practicum
Soft Skills Practicum
Digital Marketing Practicum
Fintech Practicum
Academic Writing
The curriculum also includes an independent Project Work, a Community Engagement Project, and a six-credit internship. Together, project work and internship account for 11 credit hours.
Teaching methods include lectures alongside case studies, group discussions, project assignments, field visits, class presentations, and other participatory activities. English is used for both instruction and examination.
Project Work involves independent fieldwork and empirical analysis. Students prepare a report in the prescribed format, with emphasis on data collection, processing, analysis, and report writing.
Internship provides organizational exposure and an opportunity to apply academic concepts in a work setting. Student interest and intended concentration area are considered in internship placement decisions.
The current semester structure places the six-credit internship in Semester VIII.
Student performance is assessed through internal evaluation and semester-end examination.
For regular courses:
Internal evaluation carries 50 percent
Semester-end examination carries 50 percent
Students must pass internal and external evaluation independently
The minimum pass requirement in each evaluation is 45 percent
At least 80 percent class attendance is required
Internal assessment may include quizzes, tutorials, practical work, assignments, class tests, participation, term papers, and formal internal examinations. Semester-end examinations are conducted through the Office of the Controller of Examinations, Pokhara University.
To complete the BBA (Finance) degree, a student must:
Earn at least a D grade in each required course
Complete the internship with a Pass grade
Complete all prescribed coursework, project work, and internship within the permitted study period
Maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.0
A CGPA of 3.6 or above qualifies for the BBA (Finance) degree with distinction, while a CGPA of 3.7 or above qualifies for the Dean's List under the Faculty of Management Studies.
The program is delivered at Pokhara University School of Business in Dhungepatan, Pokhara. The school operates as a constituent academic unit of Pokhara University under the Faculty of Management Studies.
BBA (Finance) students study within an academic environment that includes library resources, textbooks, reference materials, dissertations, electronic resources, internet facilities, and audio-visual learning materials. Counseling, student clubs, extracurricular activities, guest lectures, and sports and recreational space are also part of the institutional setting.
The school also has a scholarship provision for 20 percent of deserving students.
Students interested in comparing the finance-focused program with the broader management curriculum can also review the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).
The BBA Finance at Pokhara University School of Business is a 120-credit undergraduate program completed across eight semesters. It combines general business administration with finance core courses and concentration study in Corporate Finance, Banking, Insurance, and Investment and Capital Markets.
The curriculum progresses from foundational subjects and management courses into finance-specific study, concentration courses, electives, project work, community engagement, practicums, and internship. The program has 96 seats at Pokhara University School of Business.
