Overview
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at SANN International College
The Master of Business Administration at SANN International College is a two-year postgraduate management program offered in Naya Naikap-14, Kathmandu. It is affiliated with Purbanchal University and follows a four-semester structure carrying 69 credit hours.
SANN runs the program in morning and evening schedules, allowing graduates and working professionals to select a suitable study arrangement. The curriculum combines management theory, analytical subjects, seminars, electives, specialization courses, research work, and a final thesis.
MBA course overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Program | Master of Business Administration |
| College | SANN International College |
| Location | Naya Naikap-14, Kathmandu |
| Affiliation | Purbanchal University |
| Duration | Two years |
| Academic structure | Four semesters |
| Total credits | 69 credit hours |
| Study schedules | Morning and evening |
| Final academic component | Thesis |
Curriculum structure
The first semester carries 16 credit hours. Students study Marketing for Managers, Communication for Managers, Accounting for Managers I, Legal Framework of Business, and Decision Sciences. They also select one elective from Principles and Contemporary Practices of Management or Introduction to Computing.
The second semester carries 19 credit hours and includes Accounting for Managers II, Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior, Economics for Managers, Financial Management, Operations Management, Seminar I, and a second elective. The elective options are E-commerce and Digital Marketing or Introduction to Public Relations.
The third semester has 16 credit hours. It covers Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprises, Research Methodology and Thesis Proposal, Information Technology Management, Seminar II, two specialization courses, and one elective from Organization Design and Change or Project Management.
The fourth semester carries 18 credit hours. Students complete International Business, Strategic Management, Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility, Seminar III, two more specialization courses, and a five-credit thesis.
Specialization areas
Students select one of four specialization areas and complete four courses within that field:
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Marketing
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Finance
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Human Resource Management
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Operations and Supply Chain Management
Marketing options include Marketing Research, Product and Brand Management, Sales Management and Retailing, Service Marketing and Customer Relationship Management, and Advertising Management.
Finance courses cover areas such as corporate financial reporting, capital structure, security analysis, financial institutions, and financial derivatives. Human Resource Management includes team building, industrial relations, training and development, talent management, and performance management.
Operations and Supply Chain Management covers inventory, warehousing, supply-chain design, procurement, materials management, network design, and facility-location management.
Research, seminars, and thesis
Research is integrated into the later part of the MBA rather than treated as a single final-semester activity. Students complete Research Methodology and Thesis Proposal during the third semester before undertaking the five-credit thesis in the fourth semester.
Three seminar courses are distributed across the second, third, and fourth semesters. These components require students to work with management topics through reading, analysis, presentation, discussion, and structured academic writing.
The thesis provides an opportunity to study a defined business or management issue using an organised research process. Students are expected to prepare a proposal, gather and examine relevant information, and present the completed work in an academic format.
Learning environment at SANN
MBA students have access to technology-supported classrooms, study lobbies, research areas, student centres, leadership studios, examination halls, activity spaces, and a library with e-library resources.
The library contains more than 6,000 books and subscribes to magazines and print newspapers. The e-library provides access to books, full-text journals, and other online materials through ProQuest. Classrooms have internet access and facilities for digital presentations.
SANN connects its management teaching with presentations and the professional experience of faculty members involved in research, development projects, consulting, and other management-related work. The morning and evening schedules are intended to accommodate students with different academic and professional routines.
Eligibility
Applicants with a BBA, BBS, BE, or another science- or management-related bachelor’s degree must have secured at least 50 percent.
Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree from a non-science and non-management discipline must also have at least 50 percent and two years of work experience in a management field.
Bachelor-level marksheets, degree or provisional certificates, and other academic records are required for master’s-level admission. An experience certificate applies to applicants using the work-experience eligibility route. Nationality proof is also included among the admission records.
Scholarships
SANN provides merit-based and need-based scholarship categories. The applicable scholarship depends on the college’s selection rules and the applicant’s academic or financial category.
Who may consider the MBA?
The program may suit graduates seeking structured postgraduate study in finance, marketing, human resources, operations, strategy, entrepreneurship, or organisational management.
Students should be prepared for accounting and quantitative subjects as well as reports, presentations, seminars, group discussions, research assignments, and independent thesis work. The evening schedule may be relevant to eligible applicants who are already working.
Career direction
The curriculum relates to work in financial management, marketing, human resources, operations, sales, consulting, business analysis, project coordination, and entrepreneurship.
An MBA does not place every graduate directly into a managerial position. The role and level available depend on previous education, professional experience, specialization, communication ability, analytical skills, and the requirements of individual organisations.
Frequently asked questions
Which university is the MBA affiliated with?
The MBA at SANN International College is affiliated with Purbanchal University.
How long is the MBA program?
It is a two-year program divided into four semesters.
How many credit hours does the program carry?
The curriculum carries 69 credit hours.
Does SANN offer an evening MBA schedule?
Yes. The college runs MBA morning and MBA evening schedules.
What specialization areas are available?
Students may specialize in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, or Operations and Supply Chain Management.
Does the MBA include a thesis?
Yes. Students prepare a thesis proposal in the third semester and complete a five-credit thesis in the fourth semester.
What is the minimum eligibility?
Applicants from BBA, BBS, BE, science, or management-related bachelor’s programs need at least 50 percent. Graduates from other disciplines need at least 50 percent and two years of management-field work experience.
