MBA (Global Business)

About Master of Business Administration (MBA- Global Business)

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree from any stream(Management, Science, Humanities, Education) or Equivalent

Class Timing

6:30 am -12:30 pm( 6 Days a Week)

Location

Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal

Duration of Program

2 Years (6 Trimesters)

Affiliation

Pokhara University

Total Credit

With the vision to become a reputed regional learning center, the MBA (Global Business) at SAIM College provides a value driven and globally competitive business degree. At SAIM College, students are exposed to case studies of global trends and business practices that have a direct impact on their career and professional success. The business community in Nepal must no longer remain complacent, especially since South Asia is becoming one of the world's leading investment hubs. Therefore, managers are now required to adapt and acquire agile skills in a rapidly changing business environment. MBA Global Business has the same structure as the MBA General with additional courses on global business such as Business Development in Asia, Cross-Cultural Communication, and Negotiation.

Curriculum Structure

Students are expected to acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes, and habits that will allow them to compete successfully in the global marketplace. The program enables students to develop leadership, entrepreneurship, and research skills to enhance their career prospects. It includes the following trimester plan;

Course Structure	Credit Hours
Foundation and Analytical Courses	19 Credit Hours
Core and Functional Courses	20 Credit Hours
Global Business Focused Integrative Courses	12 Credit Hours
Specialization Courses	8 Credit Hours
Electives	4 Credit Hours
Graduate Research Project	3 Credit Hours
Internship	3 Credit Hours
Total Credits	69 Credit Hours

Term I			Term II
Course Code	Course Description	Credit Hours	Course Code	Course Description	Credit Hours
STT 501	Business Statistics	3	ACC 516	Managerial Accounting	2
ECO 511	Economic Analysis for Business	3	COM 505	Managerial Communication	2
IMS 521	Management Information System	3	STT 502	Data Analysis for Decision Modeling	2
ACC 515	Financial Reporting and Analysis	3	FIN 531	Financial Management	2
			MKT 561	Marketing Management	2
			MGT 542	OB and Leadership	2
			COM 506	Communication Skill Practicum	1

Term III			Term IV
Course Code	Course Description	Credit Hours	Course Code	Course Description	Credit Hours
ECO 512	Macroeconomics and the Global Economy	2	MGT 546	Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation	2
MGT 546	Operations and Service Management	2	MGT 653	International Management	2
MGT 543	Human Resource Management	2	MGT 557	Global Business Development Plan: Graduate Seminar	1
MGT 545	International Business	2		Concentration II	2
RES 611	Business Research Methodology	2		Concentration III	2
	Concentration I	2		Elective I	2
				Elective II	2

Term V			Term VI
Course Code	Course Description	Credit Hours	Course Code	Course Description	Credit Hours
MGT 655	Cross Cultural Communication and Negotiations	2	MGT 549	Business Environment Analysis	3
MGT 790	Seminar in International Strategic Management	2	MGT 550	Strategic Management	3
MGT 561	Seminar in Business and Development in South and Southeast Asia	1	RES 612	Graduate Research Project	3
MGT 548	Internship	3
	Concentration IV	2

Specialization Courses (8 Credits)

The courses in the concentration level provide students with an opportunity for in-depth study with a particular focus on global business in one of the areas listed below. They are required to take four courses of two credit hours each (8 credits) from their chosen area.

Global Marketing	Credits
MKT 610 International Marketing research	2
MKT 611 Marketing Communication in Global Business	2
MKT 620 Global culture and Consumer Behavior	2
MKT 630 Services Marketing	2
MKT 640 Industrial Marketing	2
MKT 651 Global Sales Management	2
MKT 658 Global Brand Management	2
MKT 791 Global Marketing Strategy and Implementation	2

Finance	Credits
FIN 610 Global Financial Markets	2
FIN 611 Managements of Financial Institutions	2
FIN 620 International Invest Management	2
FIN 621 Financial Engineering and Risk Management	2
FIN 670 Global Financial Management	2
FIN 791 Financial Policy And Strategy	2
FIN 793 Corporate Financial Management	2

Human Resource	Credits
MGT 652 Global Organization Development and Change	2
MGT 670 Human Resource Development	2
MGT 672 Compensation Management	2
MGT 674 Employee Relations Management	2
MGT 675 Performance Management	2
MGT 676 Seminar in Global Human Resource Management	2

Information System	Credits
MSC 623 System Analysis and Design	2
MSC 625 Decision Support System	2
MSC 626 Supply Chain and Global Operations	2
MSC 627 Database Management System	2
MSC 628 Business Simulation	2

Electives (4 Credits)

A student is required to take two courses of two credit hours as electives of which one must be outside his area of specialization. The objective of elective courses is to provide flexibility to the students in selecting courses in which they have special interests. He can choose any course from the areas offered above or from the following courses:

Course Description	Credits
MSC 622 Quality Management Strategies	2
MGT 625 Innovation and Venture Initiation	2
ECO 640 Econometrics and Business Forecasting	2
MGT 656 Knowledge Management	2
FIN 660 Management Control System	2
PRW 670 Independent Study	2

Enrollment Procedure

Eligibility

Students who have successfully completed minimum of 15 years formal education (12 years of schooling plus 3 years of graduation) can apply for the course. Furthermore, the applicant must have secured a minimum CGPA of 2.0 or 45% in bachelor in Bachelor’s level. Students who have completed their Bachelor level from the universities other than Nepal should bring the equivalent certificate from the Curriculum Development Centre Tribhuvan University.

Admission Process

Form Submission

Candidates are required to submit application form either online or direct to the admission office of SAIM College

PUMAT Form Submission

Students looking to enroll MBA (Global Business) program under the affiliation of Pokhara University should successfully complete Pokhara University Management Admission Test (PUMAT). To complete the form, candidates can either visit our Admission Office at SAIM College or complete the process online.

Personal Interview

After the applicants are short-listed on the basis of their score in the PUMAT and previous academic achievements, they are required by SAIM to appear in the personal interview. The cumulative score of past academic records, PUMAT Score and Interview scores, student’s weighted average marks is calculated based on the guidelines of Pokhara University.

Document Requirement

The applicant is required to submit the following documents with the application form made available by the concerned college/school by paying a predetermined fee:

• Completed and signed MBA application form along with two passport size photographs.

• Letter of reference from two referees

· Original copy of all certificates and transcripts of SEE or equivalent.

· Original copy of all certificates, transcripts, and migration of +2 level or equivalent.

· Original copy of all certificates, transcripts, and migration of bachelor level or equivalent.

· Certificate of equivalence from CDC if the student has passed their undergraduate level from the universities other than Nepal.

MBA Evaluation and Grading

The performance of students is evaluated and graded according to the assessment and grading system of Pokhara University. Internal faculty members evaluate student performance through quizzes and oral test, workshop practices, assignments, Term paper, project work, tutorials, lab work, class participation, internship project and the graduate project report. External evaluations are based on the board examination administered by the Office of the Controller of Examinations. The final grades will consist of 60% from internal evaluation and 40% from the end-term examination.

Pokhara University follows a four-point letter grade system. The letter grades awarded to students will be as follows:

Grade	Honor Points(CGPA)	Description
A	4.0	Excellent
A-	3.7
B+	3.3	Good
B	3.0	Fair
B-	2.7
C+	2.3
C	2.0	Pass in Individual Course
F	0.0	Fail

Tuition and Fee Structure

The college offers MBA (Global Business) program in the total cost of NRs. 6, 80,000. This charge is inclusive of all the forms, fees and registration applicable for Pokhara University (PU). Candidates are required to pay the admission amount plus 11 equal installments spread over two years term (Upon request and need of candidates, the mode of payment can be negotiated. The fee amount does not include books, stationery, accommodation and other personal expenses.

MBA Fee Structure

Scholarships

The college management provides different scholarships for the deserving students based on their merits and requirements. The scholarships are categorized based on;

Performance Based Scholarships

This scholarship is provided to all students who are willing to joint SAIM College. It is based on CGPA/Percentage secured in NEB or Equivalent examination. The scholarship is provided to the students in admission amount.

BBA or Equivalent Dree	Scholarship Amount
3.6 and above or equivalent	80,000
3.2 to 3.6 CGPA or equivalent	50,000
3.0 and above but below 3.2 or equivalent	30,000

Semester Based Scholarships

Scholarships will be awarded based on the trimester results of the previous trimester. Trimester topper will be awarded with 1/3 of fee waiver of total trimester fee applicable in upcoming trimester.

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