KUSOM MBA

A pioneering program for professional career in management 
 
MBA at Kathmandu University School of Management is a pioneering program in Nepal that responds to this need with the vision and vigor that is unmatched. KUSOM MBA is designed to prepare young individuals for careers as successful managers and entrepreneurs by developing managerial competence and acumen for the changing world.

KUSOM EMBA is a leading post-experience executive education program in Nepal that offers advantage of a comprehensive high quality graduate management program, while continuing in full time professional roles.

Young aspirants of managerial career pursuing MBA at KUSOM

• Acquire state-of-the-art management knowledge and techniques in a practical and application oriented learning environment;
• Develop analytical and creative ability to diagnose situations and address them professionally in the context of changing environment;
• Apply and integrate management concepts and skills to local situations with global perspectives;
• Develop specialization in one functional management discipline; and
• Demonstrate professional values, practices and behaviors in managing organizations. 

The KUSOM MBA program is an intensive two-year course stretched over five terms of full time study with an option of doing the sixth term. In the first year students complete three terms, each lasting 14 weeks involving intensive class-room study and practical business projects. In the second year, they complete two terms with an option of doing the sixth term for earning more credits in their area of concentration. They may also choose more electives in the sixth term for broadening their managerial competency base. During the fifth term, students take up a major corporate project and complete it while working in the organization for the entire length of the term.

The KUSOM Corporate MBA program follows the same academic requirements and cycle with the difference that the program is designed for the young corporate employees with potential for fast career growth in managerial career. It is delivered in the evening to allow the students to continue their job while participating in the MBA program.

The annual cycle of KUSOM MBA program is as follows: Spring Term (February to May); Summer Term (June to September); and Fall Term (October to January). 
 
Curriculum
The MBA curriculum is designed to enrich both theoretical and practical knowledge in management while helping them to enhance the depth and breadth of their managerial capabilities. It contains the best and the latest in management knowledge and practice to keep students updated with the evolving nature and challenges of management profession.

Five structured levels of courses, Foundation, Management Core, Integrative, Concentration, and Elective lead to the MBA degree. A student is required to complete altogether 20 courses totaling 67 credit hours, including a corporate project, to get the MBA degree. Students have the option of earning more credit by taking additional courses as extended concentration and/or electives in an additional term. This gives them opportunity for earning up to 79 credits in total.

Teaching Methods
KUSOM emphasises more on learning by the students themselves rather than on teaching them. It adopts those teaching methods that encourage students’ active participation and involvement. The school main teaching tools are case methods, group discussion and project work assignments. Throughout the two-year program, students are motivated to define and analyze the problems or issues, evaluate options and make decision. Lecture, oral presentation, and other teaching methods like role playing, class room exercises, debates etc. are used to complement the case method and project works. 
 
Evaluation 
In each semester the faculty members responsible for the course do evaluation of academic performance of students in each course offered. The academic performance of the students will be judged through (a) Continuous In-semester Assessment and (b) End-semester Examination. The Continuous In-semester Assessment of the student will be made by the concerned faculty member in any or a combination of (a) Written test (b) Quizzes and oral test (c) Workshop practices (d) Assignments (e) Term paper (f) Project work (g) Case studies, analysis and discussion (h) Open Book test (i) Class participation and (j) Any other test deemed suitable by the concerned faculty member. The End-semester examination will normally be conducted in the classrooms according to the examination schedule notified by the concerned office.

The mode of evaluation in a given course is decided by the concerned faculty member who may assign varying weights to one or more of the evaluation modes. The faculty members will announce such weights in the beginning of the course. 
 
Grading Mode
In each course, student will be evaluated on a 4-point scale as follows: 
 

No student can graduate with 'F' in any particular course. If a student gets 'F' in any course, he is required to repeat at the course whenever offered by the school. If student gets more than two 'F's in any semester, he will be subject dismissal from the MBA program.

The concerned faculty member may sometime award a temporary grade 'IN' to a student for incomplete work. The case concerning 'IN' grade must be settled by the students in consultation with the concerned faculty member within four weeks from the date of announcement of grade in the course, failing which the concerned office will automatically convert the 'IN' grade into'F' grade.
 
 
Recognition for Academic Achievement 
High scholastic achievement of students is recognised upon gradation by awarding Graduation with Merit based on CGPA as follows:

umma cum laude = 3.9 and above
magna cum laude = 3.7 and above
cum laude = 3.5 and above

Summa cum laude denotes graduation with highest merit, Magna cum laude denotes graduation with high merit and Cum laude denotes graduation with merit. To graduate with merit student should have no C-, D+, and D grades in any course

Student who achieves SGPA of 3.7 or above during a given a semester on 12 or more credit hours and who have no Cs, Ds, or F are recognised by inclusion in the Dean's List for that semester. Students who earn SGPA of 4.0 during a semester on 12 or more credit hours are recognised by inclusion in the Vice-chancellor's List for the semester.
 
 
Basic Program Requirements
In order to graduate MBA students are to maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. No student can graduate with ‘F’ in any particular course. The maximum time allowed to complete the MBA degree is five year from the date of admission into the program. 

Admissions 
KUSOM MBA is open to Nepali and non-Nepali nationals with

• A Bachelor’s degree of at least three years’ duration in any discipline.
• Minimum of 50 percent marks in aggregate or 2.5 CGPA (from universities approved by Kathmandu University).
• Formal Admission process takes place in December-January for the Spring Term and in August – September for the Fall Term.

Upon submission of the completed application form with two letters of recommendations, transcripts of previous degrees, and the payment of admission test, the Admission Committee administers the admission process.

Selection of the candidates is based on:

• Scores on the KUSOM Management Admission Test (verbal and quantitative reasoning, data interpretation, and proficiency in
• English language), written English test, group discussion, and personal interview; and
• Merit of academic attainments up to the undergraduate level. 

Quality Need not be Expensive

MBA Program
Total Package: NRs 190'000* per person 
 
* Rs 5' 000 is to be added as caution money that will be returned after completion of the program

• The amount is payable in 10 installments for MBA program
• For students from SAARC countries, one and half times of the normal fee; for students from other countries, double the normal fee.
• These expenses do not include cost of books and stationary, accommodation, or any other personal expenses.
• The fees charged by the School are subject to change without prior notification. 

Financial Assistance and Education Loan
With a view to seek best qualified students, regardless of their financial status, KUSOM provides financial assistance in the form of tuition waiver to needy and deserving students with outstanding credentials. Students seeking such financial assistance must be accepted for admission into the MBA program. Students applying for financial assistance must fill up the Financial Aid Form at the time of applying for MBA. Needy students can also get education loan from the selected banks through KUSOM.

Tel: 5548891, 5544078; Fax: 977-1-5533814
E-mail: info@kusom.edu.np