BBA Finance

Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) at Pokhara University School of Business

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.

BBA Finance at a glance

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.

Program focus

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 for BBA Finance

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 process

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.

BBA Finance curriculum structure

The curriculum combines foundation study, management core courses, finance core subjects, concentration courses, electives, practicums, projects, and internship.

The semester-wise structure totals 120 credit hours.

Finance core subjects

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.

Concentration and specialization areas

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.

Elective courses

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

Practicum and applied learning

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 and internship

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.

Evaluation and attendance

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.

Graduation requirements

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.

Study environment at Pokhara University School of Business

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).

Course summary

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.