Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS)

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) at Varidhi College

The Bachelor of Business Studies at Varidhi College is a four-year bachelor-level management program affiliated with Tribhuvan University. It is conducted under the Faculty of Management through an annual examination system.

The program develops students’ understanding of business, administration, accounting, finance, economics, communication, marketing, management, taxation, entrepreneurship, and research. Its structure moves from foundational subjects in the first year to a selected concentration area and final project work in the fourth year.

Course Overview

Program Objectives

The BBS program is designed to prepare students for managerial responsibilities in business, industry, government, and other organized sectors. It provides broad knowledge of management concepts while helping students understand how organisations operate in changing economic and business conditions.

The program aims to build conceptual knowledge of business and administration, practical ability, responsible managerial attitudes, and entrepreneurial capacity. It also provides an academic foundation for higher studies in management and related areas.

Students study compulsory subjects, core business courses, a concentration area, business research methods, and a final project. This combination gives them exposure to both general management and a selected functional area.

Eligibility for Admission

Applicants seeking admission to the BBS program must have successfully completed 10+2 in business or commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a board or university recognised by Tribhuvan University.

Applicants must also meet any additional admission criteria prescribed by the TU Faculty Board or Varidhi College.

Four-Year Course Structure

The curriculum carries 500 marks in each academic year.

First Year

The first year builds a foundation in language, statistics, economics, accounting, and management.

• MGT 201: Business English

• MGT 202: Business Statistics

• MGT 207: Microeconomics for Business

• MGT 211: Financial Accounting and Analysis

• MGT 213: Principles of Management

Second Year

The second year introduces communication, macroeconomics, cost accounting, organisational behaviour, human resource management, and financial management.

• MGT 205: Business Communication

• MGT 209: Macroeconomics for Business

• MGT 212: Cost and Management Accounting

• MGT 223: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

• MGT 215: Fundamentals of Financial Management

Third Year

The third year covers the legal, financial, strategic, taxation, and marketing environment of business.

• MGT 204: Business Law

• MGT 226: Foundation of Financial Systems

• MGT 217: Business Environment and Strategy

• MGT 224: Taxation in Nepal

• MGT 214: Fundamentals of Marketing

Fourth Year

The fourth year allows students to focus on a functional area while completing research and project work.

• MGT 225: Entrepreneurship

• Three concentration courses

• MGT 221: Business Research Methods

• MGT 401: Final Project

Students select three concentration courses from one of four areas:

• Accounting

• Finance

• Management

• Marketing

Teaching and Learning Methods

The BBS program uses lectures together with group discussions, problem-solving exercises, practical work, project work, guest lectures, and case-based instruction where appropriate.

At Varidhi College, students also have access to presentations, field visits, digital learning resources, a computer lab, internet facilities, and library resources. These arrangements support regular coursework, assignment preparation, research, and project activities.

Assessment and Attendance

Student evaluation is conducted through annual examinations administered by the Tribhuvan University Office of the Controller of Examinations.

Students must maintain at least 70 percent attendance in classes actually held to qualify for the annual examinations. They must pass theoretical, practical, and project components separately where these components apply.

The grading divisions used in the annual examination system are:

• Third Division: 35 percent

• Second Division: 45 percent

• First Division: 60 percent

• Distinction: 75 percent

Final Project Work

The final project is a compulsory fourth-year requirement carrying 50 marks. Students undertake fieldwork and spend four weeks studying an organisation during the period fixed by the college.

After completing the fieldwork, each student prepares a project report in the format prescribed by the Faculty of Management. The report is submitted for evaluation and may also be presented before faculty members or the class.

The project is evaluated through internal and external examination, followed by a final viva voce conducted through the concerned college research committee.

Graduation Requirements

To complete the BBS degree, students must pass 19 courses carrying 1,950 marks and submit the 50-mark final project report.

They must obtain passing grades in all required theoretical, practical, and project components. The program must also be completed within the time limit prescribed by Tribhuvan University.

Study Support at Varidhi College

Varidhi College provides scholarship categories based on merit, financial need, and individual circumstances. Student support also includes career counselling, internship assistance, extracurricular activities, transportation, library access, and digital learning facilities.

The college is located in Mahendranagar, Bheemdatta Municipality, Kanchanpur, Sudurpashchim Province.