Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

BBA at Saptagandaki Multiple Campus (SMC): Course Details, Eligibility, Curriculum, and Career Path

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at Saptagandaki Multiple Campus (SMC), Bharatpur Metropolitan Ward No. 10, Chitwan, is a Tribhuvan University (TU) Faculty of Management program delivered through the semester system. The course runs over eight semesters (four academic years) and follows the curriculum effective from the academic batch of 2021 AD.

BBA builds managerial capability through a combination of business foundation courses, management and allied courses, computer-related courses, a specialization block, a summer project, and an internship. Learning takes place in classrooms supported by library and e-library services, computer access for IT-related modules, and multimedia-supported teaching spaces.

Quick Highlights

• Course Name: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

• College: Saptagandaki Multiple Campus (SMC)

• Location: Bharatpur Metropolitan Ward No. 10, Chitwan, Bagmati Province, Nepal

• University / Faculty: Tribhuvan University (TU), Faculty of Management (FOM)

• System: Semester

• Duration: 8 semesters (4 academic years)

• Total Credits: 120 credit hours

• Core Components: Management & allied courses, computer-related courses, specialization, summer project, internship

• Evaluation Weight: 40% internal (ongoing) + 60% end-semester examination

• Attendance Requirement: Minimum 80% to qualify for semester examination

Course Overview at SMC

BBA prepares students for middle-level managerial roles in business and public management. The program combines social sciences and humanities with business and management studies to develop practical skills, decision-making ability, and a working understanding of modern business practices. It also supports progression to postgraduate study in management.

Curriculum Structure

The BBA program requires completion of 120 credit hours within seven years from the time of registration. The curricular structure includes:

• Management and allied courses: 84 credit hours

• Computer-related courses: 12 credit hours

• Specialization area courses: 18 credit hours (any six courses)

• Summer project: 3 credit hours

• Internship: 3 credit hours

Business Foundation and Core Areas

Students study foundational modules in language and communication, economics, mathematics, statistics, social sciences, management, accounting, finance, marketing, and research. Examples include:

• Communication and quantitative base: English I & II, Business Communication, Business Mathematics I & II, Business Statistics

• Economics and social context: Micro Economics for Business, Macro Economics for Business (plus seminar), Sociology for Business Management, Nepalese History and Politics, Psychology

• Management core: Foundation of Business Management, Leadership and Organizational Behavior (plus seminar), Legal Environment for Business in Nepal, Human Resource Management and Technology, Business Environment, Operations Management, Strategic Management, Business Ethics and Corporate Governance, Entrepreneurship & Business Resource Mapping (plus practicum)

• Accounting and finance: Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Taxation and Auditing, Fundamentals of Finance, Financial Management, Financial Markets and Services

• Marketing and research: Fundamentals of Marketing, Business Research Methods

• Computer-related courses: IT and Applications, Database Management, Business Information System, E-Commerce

Specialization Areas (Choose Any Six Courses)

Students select six specialization courses (18 credits) from the available areas. Major options include:

• Banking and Finance: Financial Derivatives, Working Capital Management, Investment Analysis, Commercial Banks Management, Microfinance Management, Insurance and Risk Management, Fundamentals of Cooperative Management, Corporate Financing Decision

• Industry and Services Management: Productivity Management, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Service Operations and Management, Industrial Relations, Total Quality Management, Creativity and Innovation Management, Employability Skills Management

• Micro Enterprise Management: Management of Micro Enterprise, Business Plan for Micro Enterprise, Micro Finance, Cooperative Management, Social Entrepreneurship, Project Planning & Entrepreneurial Marketing, Micro Insurance

• Sales and Marketing Management: Consumer Behavior, Fundamentals of Selling, Services Marketing, Distribution Management, Public Relations and Media Management, Retail Marketing, Marketing Research, Internet Marketing, Branding, Fundamentals of Advertising, Sales Management

• Account Specialization: Taxation in Nepal, Accounting for Banking, Corporate Accounting, Budgeting, Corporate Auditing, Accounting for Business, Accounting for Insurance, Accounting for Financial Analysis

Course Cycle Snapshot (First to Sixth Semester)

The course cycle includes 15 credits each semester in the early phase. Examples:

• First Semester (15 credits): English I, Foundation of Business Management, Micro Economics for Business, Business Mathematics I, IT and Applications

• Second Semester (15 credits): English II, Financial Accounting, Macro Economics for Business (2 credits) + seminar (1 credit), Business Mathematics II, Database Management System

• Third Semester (15 credits): Business Communication, Business Statistics, Leadership and Organizational Behavior (2 credits) + seminar (1 credit), Fundamentals of Finance, Cost and Management Accounting

• Fourth Semester (15 credits): Legal Environment for Business in Nepal, Human Resource Management and Technology, Sociology for Business Management, Fundamentals of Marketing, Financial Management

• Fifth Semester (15 credits): Business Environment, Taxation and Auditing, Operations Management, Business Information System, Psychology

• Sixth Semester (15 credits): Business Research Methods, Financial Markets & Services, Nepalese History and Politics, Entrepreneurship & Business Resource Mapping (2 credits) + practicum (1 credit), E-Commerce

Seventh and eighth semesters include specialization courses, the summer project, and the internship.

Teaching Methodology and Learning Support

Teaching methods include class lectures, group discussions, case studies, guest lectures, role play, research work, individual and group project work, assignments (theoretical and practical), and term papers. A detailed course outline and work plan are prepared at the beginning of each semester, along with recommended texts and reference materials.

SMC supports BBA learning through:

• A three-storey library with an adjoining e-library

• Computer access relevant to IT and database modules

• Classrooms equipped with multimedia projectors

Internship, Project Work, and Practical Components

Internship

In the final semester, students complete an internship attachment in an organization for eight weeks. Students prepare an individual project report based on work completed during the attachment and present the report. Internship evaluation considers the organization’s confidential report, the student’s project report, and the presentation. Graduation requires a minimum grade ‘B’ in the internship.

Summer Project

The curriculum includes a summer project carrying 3 credit hours.

Admission Requirements and Process

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Complete twelve-year schooling or equivalent from an institution recognized by Tribhuvan University

• Have minimum D+ grade in each subject of Grade 11 and 12 with CGPA 1.80 or more, or second division in 10+2, PCL, or equivalent

• Follow the required application procedures

Admission Criteria

Admission includes:

• CMAT (Central Management Admission Test) conducted by the Faculty of Management

• CMAT format: 100 objective questions (25 each) covering verbal ability, quantitative ability, logical reasoning, and general awareness

• Minimum requirement: 40% in CMAT to qualify for interview

• Interview: only shortlisted applicants are interviewed for admission

Examination, Evaluation, Grading, and Attendance

• Evaluation weight: 40% internal + 60% end-semester examination

• Exam conducting body: Faculty of Management, TU

• Minimum internal threshold: grade ‘B’ or GPA 3.00 to qualify for semester examination

• Passing threshold: grade ‘B’ or CGPA 3.00 overall

• Attendance: minimum 80% in theory and practical classes, assignments, field activities, seminars, and presentations to qualify for semester examination

• Make-up/retake: conducted as per semester guidelines

Credit Transfer and Withdrawal

Credit transfer is available for credits earned in similar programs of universities recognized by Tribhuvan University. Students who discontinue after partial completion may withdraw and receive a certificate specifying earned credits.

Career Opportunities and Further Study

BBA graduates commonly move into entry-level management and supervisory roles across banking, finance, sales, marketing, operations, administration, and service industries. The program also supports progression to postgraduate study in management.

Frequently Asked Questions

1) How long is the BBA program at SMC?

BBA runs for eight semesters (four academic years).

2) How many credit hours are required for BBA graduation?

Graduation requires completion of 120 credit hours within seven years from registration.

3) What is the admission test for BBA under TU Faculty of Management?

Admission includes CMAT conducted by the Faculty of Management, followed by an interview for shortlisted applicants.

4) What are the eligibility requirements for BBA admission?

Applicants must complete twelve-year schooling (or equivalent) recognized by TU and meet the minimum grade and CGPA/second division requirement stated by the program.

5) How is BBA evaluated in the semester system?

Internal evaluation carries 40% weight and end-semester examinations carry 60% weight.

6) What specialization options are available in BBA?

Specialization areas include Banking and Finance, Industry and Services Management, Micro Enterprise Management, Sales and Marketing Management, and Account Specialization. Students choose any six specialization courses.

7) Is internship compulsory in BBA?

Yes. Internship is completed in the final semester for eight weeks, and graduation requires a minimum grade ‘B’ in internship.