MBA (Global Business) Program is an intensive two-year course at Pokhara University, stretched over six terms of full-time study, with every year comprising three terms (trimesters). The MBA (Global Business) Program, unlike traditional/general MBA programs that deal more with decision-making tools and functional areas, provides more exposure to global trends and management practices. The MBA (Global Business) Program thus provides candidates with a wider exposure to the global business environment and practices. It is not in itself a specialized course on global business. Like a regular MBA, a student has to specialize in Finance, Marketing, or Human Resources as per their choice in the MBA (Global Business) Program. The MBA (Global Business) Program is designed to prepare managers who are well-conversant not only with the latest managerial concepts, tools and techniques but also with the global and regional trends in businesses so that they can take up the challenges of leading and managing their organizations by building a distinct competitive edge in the global and regional context.
The Master in Business Administration (Global Business) program is an intensive two year course stretched over six terms of full time study, with every academic year having three terms (trimester). The duration of each trimester will be 12 weeks excluding examinations. During the sixth term student take up project work in different organization to gain insights of real business world. It consists of a total of 69 credit hours comprising foundation and analytical courses, core and functional area courses, integrative courses with global business focus, specialization and elective course and project work.
Curriculum Structure | Credit Hours |
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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 |
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.
Course Code | Course Description | Credit Hours |
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STT 501 | Business Statistics | 3 |
ECO 511 | Economic Analysis for Business | 3 |
IMS 521 | Management Information System | 3 |
ACC 515 | Financial Reporting and Analysis | 3 |
Course Code | Course Description | Credit Hours |
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COM505 | Managerial Communication | 2 |
COM506 | Communication Skills Practicum | 1 |
ACC516 | Management Accounting | 2 |
FIN531 | Financial Management | 2 |
MKT561 | Marketing Management | 2 |
MGT542 | Organizational Behavior and Leadership | 2 |
STT502 | Data Analysis for Decision Modeling | 2 |
Course Code | Course Description | Credit Hours |
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ECO512 | Macroeconomies and the Global Economy | 2 |
MGT546 | Operations and Service Management | 2 |
RES611 | Business Research Methodology | 2 |
MGT543 | Human Resource Management | 2 |
MGT545 | International Business | 2 |
One Courses in Specialization | 2 |
Course Code | Course Description | Credit Hours |
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MGT546 | Global Entrepreneurship & Innovation | 2 |
MGT557 | Global Business Development Plan | 1 |
IMS 521 | International Management | 2 |
ACC 515 | Two Courses in Specialization | 4 |
Two Courses in Electives | 4 |
Course Code | Course Description | Credit Hours |
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MGT655 | Cross Cultural Communication and Negotiation | 2 |
MGT790 | Seminar in International Strategic Management | 2 |
MGT651 | Seminar in Business and Development in South and Southeast Asia | 1 |
MGT548 | Internship | 3 |
One Courses in Specialization | 2 |
Course Code | Course Description | Credit Hours |
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MGT549 | Business Environment Analysis | 3 |
MGT550 | Strategic Management | 3 |
RES612 | Graduate Research Report | 3 |
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.
Course Code | Course Description | Credit Hours |
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MKT610 | International Marketing Research | 2 |
MKT611 | Marketing Communication in Global Business | 2 |
MKT620 | Global Culture and Consumer Behavior | 2 |
MKT630 | Service Marketing | 2 |
MKT640 | Industrial Marketing | 2 |
MKT651 | Global Sales Management | 2 |
MKT658 | Global Brand Management | 2 |
MKT791 | Global Marketing Strategy and Implementation | 2 |
Course Code | Course Description | Credit Hours |
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FIN610 | Global Financial Markets | 2 |
FIN611 | Management of Financial Institutions | 2 |
FIN620 | International Investment Management | 2 |
FIN621 | Financial Engineering and Risk Management | 2 |
FIN670 | Global Financial Management | 2 |
FIN791 | Financial Policy and Strategy | 2 |
FIN793 | Corporate Financial Management | 2 |
Course Code | Course Description | Credit Hours |
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MGT652 | Global Organization Development and Change | 2 |
MGT670 | Human Resource Development | 2 |
MGT672 | Compensation Management | 2 |
MGt674 | Employee Relations Management | 2 |
MGT675 | Performance Management | 2 |
MGT676 | Seminar in Global Human Resource Management | 2 |
Course Code | Course Description | Credit Hours |
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MSC623 | System Analysis and Design | 2 |
MSC625 | Decision Support System | 2 |
MSC626 | Supply Chain and Global Operations | 2 |
MSC627 | Data-base Management System | 2 |
MSC628 | Business Simulation | 2 |
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:
Code | Course Description | Credits |
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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 |
Evaluation System A student’s performance in a course is evaluated internally by the concerned faculty member and externally by the Office of the Controller of Examinations (COE). Students are required to take trimester end examinations. The first and the last trimester courses shall have a 60% weight on internal ongoing evaluation and a 40% weight on the external examinations. The trimester-end examinations of the first and final trimesters shall be conducted externally by the COE. The college/school shall organize the evaluation of all core, functional, concentration, and elective courses under the close supervision and monitoring by the COE and Office of the Dean. Detailed instructions to this effect will be issued by the Office of the Dean. The college/school shall also be responsible for evaluating the Internship Project, graduate seminar, practicum, and the Graduate Research Project. Students are required to take evaluations immediately after the completion of each module. The concerned colleges must submit marks secured by the students in each evaluation to the COE within two weeks from the completion of the tests. The pass mark in each course will be a minimum Grade of C or GPA of 2.0. However, students must secure a minimum CGPA of 3.0 at the end of the program. Grading System Pokhara University follows a four-point letter grade system. The letter grades awarded to students will be as follows:
Grade | Honor Points(CGPA) | Description |
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A | 4.0 | Excellent |
A- | 3.7 | Excellent |
B+ | 3.3 | Good |
B | 3.0 | Fair |
B- | 2.7 | |
C+ | 2.3 | Satifactory |
C | 2.0 | Work satisfying minimum requirement for credit. |
F | 0 | Fail |
Anyone having a bachelor degree or equivalent with 15 years of formal education (12 years of schooling and three years of graduation) in any discipline with minimum 45 percent of the aggregate marks or 2.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average in undergraduate level can apply for admission to MBA (Global Business). Admission to the program is based on academic promise of applicants as indicated by their academic records, statement of objectives, recommendations, scores on entrance test and performance in the personal interview and group discussions.
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.
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:
After submission of documents, the applicants should take Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). The test is designed to assess the applicants’ ability in verbal ability, logical reasoning, general knowledge and quantitative reasoning.
After the applicants are shortlisted based on their score on the admission test, they are required to appear for a personal interview The applicants will be offered the admission and scholarship based on the assessment of interview, and college admission test.
The college management provides different scholarships for the deserving students based on their merits and requirements. The scholarships are categorized based on;
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.
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
The college offers MBA (Global Business) program in the total cost of NRs. 6, 80,000. This fees do not include the fees and charges applicable to Pokhara University concerning examination forms, affiliation charges, student development fees and registration. 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.