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The Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) is an undergraduate program offered by Tribhuvan University(TU) and Kathmandu University(KU), with TU being the primary one among the two. 

The course duration of the course is four years-split into eight semesters, during which, as a BBM student, you will learn general management, marketing, accounting, finance, human resource management, and entrepreneurship. 

You can also specialize in bank operations, sales and marketing, insurance, and entrepreneurship development. 

Eligibility 

To be able to study the BBM course, you have to meet the following requirements: 

• Completed 10+2 with a minimum CGPA of 1.8 or a grade of D+ in every subject or second division. 
• Passed the CMAT entrance examination conducted by TU.

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The Ultimate CMAT Preparation Guide. 

Course Overview 

Since BBM is a course that focuses on the management aspect of business, the course is built on business tools and business foundation courses, along with specialized focus area subjects and elective options. 

You are also required to complete an internship and/or a final year project in order to complete the program. 

The detailed overview of subjects you will study in each semester, as per the TU syllabus, is given below:

First Year

Second Year:

Third Year:

Fourth Year:

List of Elective Courses 

• Emerging Global Business Issues
• Information and Technology Management
• Management of Foreign Trade 
• Organizational Development and Change 
• Budgeting and Financial Forecasting 
• Event Management 
• Service Operations Management 
• Labor Relations Management 
• Negotiation Skills 
• Real Estate Management

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Specializations 

As a BBM student, you have the option to specialize in one of the four major areas based on the focus area you choose: Bank Operations and Cooperative Management, Sales and Marketing, Insurance and Risk Management, and Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development. 

For each focus area, you have to take five subjects. 

1. Bank Operations and Cooperative Management 

This focus area is concerned with the structure, functioning, and management of banks, cooperatives, and financial markets.

If you are analytical, detail-oriented, and interested in building a career in banking, finance, or cooperative development, you should pursue this focus area. 

The subjects in this focus area are : 

• Banking Law 
• Wholesale and Retail Banking 
• Futures and Options Markets
• Commercial Bank Operations 
• Capital and Money Markets
• Treasury Management 
• Cooperative Management
• Microfinance and Rural Banking 
• Investment Banking

2. Sales and Marketing 

This focus area is centered around consumer behaviour, branding, and retail strategies. 

It is suitable for individuals who are creative, persuasive, outgoing, and enjoy interacting with people and look forward to building a career in advertising, sales, and marketing. 

Subjects include:

• Consumer Behaviour 
• Advertising and Public Relations 
• Creative Selling 
• Sales Force Management 
• Retail Management 
• Supply Chain and Channel Management 
• Industrial Marketing 
• Rural Marketing

3. Insurance and Risk Management 

This area deals with how businesses and individuals manage risk through insurance and strategic planning. 

If you are a systematic thinker, risk-aware, and interested in building a career in finance, insurance, or corporate risk management, you should consider this focus area. 

The subjects in this focus area are: 

• Introduction to Risk and Insurance 
• Insurance Broking and Bane Assurance 
• Commercial Property Risk Management 
• Commercial Liability Risk Management
• Life and Non-life Insurance 
• Private Property Risk Management 
• Global Trade and Marine Insurance 
• Micro Insurance

4. Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development 

This focus area is focused on building and managing businesses. 

If you are someone who aspires to become an entrepreneur and lead a startup, are self-motivated, innovative, and thrive in situations that demand creativity and leadership, this is the focus area meant for you. 

For this focus area, the subjects include:

• Entrepreneurship Development 
• Principles of Small Business Management
• Creativity and Innovation 
• Entrepreneurial Marketing
• Micro-finance
• Small Business Planning and Creation 
• Project Management

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Projects 

As part of the curriculum, students are also required to do a final year project, preferably based on the chosen focus areas. 

Some of the project ideas are: 

1. General Management and Entrepreneurship 

• Business Plan for a start-up in Nepal 
• Feasibility study for opening a franchise 
• A Study on the Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneurs in Nepal 
• Effectiveness of Government Programs for Small Enterprises 

2. Banking and Cooperative Management 

• Financial Literacy and its impact on loan repayment in cooperative societies
• Role of Microfinance in Empowering Rural Women in Nepal 
• Digital Transformation in the Banking Sector 
• Comparative Study of Loan Processing Time Between Commercial Banks and Cooperatives

3. Sales and Marketing 

• Effectiveness of Social Media Marketing among Small Businesses in Kathmandu 
• Consumer Buying Behavior Toward Nepali Brands vs. Foreign Brands 
• Customer Satisfaction Survey of a Local Brand 
• Impact of Influencer Marketing on Gen Z in Nepal 

4. Insurance and Risk Management 

• Awareness and Adoption of Health Insurance Schemes in Urban Nepal 
• Risk Management Practices in Nepalese SMEs
• Effectiveness of Microinsurance for Farmers in Nepal 
• Customer Perception Towards Life Insurance Companies in Nepal 

Scope after BBM 

Once you complete the BBM degree, you have the option to follow a variety of career paths. 

The scope generally depends on the focus area, practical experience, and further qualifications. 

Some of the career paths after BBM are: 

• Banking and Financial Services 
• Sales and Marketing 
• Insurance and Risk Management 
• Entrepreneurship and Startups
• Cooperative and Rural Development 
• Administrative and Support Services 
• Government and Public Sector
• Higher Education and Specialization 

If you are intrigued by the focus on management of business offered by BBM but are looking to work in the hospitality industry or tech industry, you might also want to look at the Bachelor of Hospitality Management (BHM) course and the Bachelor of Information Management (BIM) courses. 

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Why Aarambha can be your choice? 

Aarambha College, affiliated with Tribhuwan University, is one of Chitwan’s Leading institutions for Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) and Bachelor of Information Management (BIM). 

Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) is a degree that focuses on preparing students for a career in the hospitality industry. 

If you are passionate about hospitality, enjoy working with people, and adjust well in dynamic, service-oriented environments, BHM can be the course for you. 

Studying the course opens doors for you to work in the hospitality industry in various roles like manager, chef, front office operator, and other roles. 

It also prepares you to start your own business in the industry if that is what you desire. 

Bachelor of Information Management (BIM) is a degree that blends information technology and management studies, suitable for students seeking careers that combine technological and managerial skills. 

The BIM course is suitable for you if you are interested in both management and information technology, and prefer working with digital tools and data. 

Graduating from the BIM course, you will be able to work as an IT consultant, system analyst, project manager, and other roles in the IT industry. 

Aarambha College, one of Chitwan’s leading colleges, offers quality education in both courses.

Aarambha College provides quality education with its experienced and dynamic faculty, well-equipped infrastructure, and focus on practical skills. 

You will also be provided with career development and placement support. 

Being located in Chitwan, you will feel closer to nature and can receive the same quality education without the overwhelming hustle and bustle of Kathmandu. 

So, why not choose Aarambha and move a step closer towards a successful career?