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 69 |
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 |
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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 |
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MKT 561 |
Marketing
Management |
2 |
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MGT 542 |
OB
and Leadership |
2 |
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COM 506 |
Communication
Skill Practicum |
1 |
Term
III |
Term
IV |
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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 |
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Concentration II |
2 |
RES 611 |
Business Research Methodology |
2 |
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Concentration III |
2 |
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Concentration I |
2 |
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Elective I |
2 |
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Elective II |
2 |
Term V |
Term VI |
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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 |
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Concentration IV |
2 |
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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.