Bachelor of Entrepreneurship Development
University
Pokhara University
Duration
4 years
Fee
Rs.
Summary
Four-year program focused on developing entrepreneurs capable of identifying opportunities, creating ventures, and managing enterprises across social, community, and private sectors.
Instruction targets startup creation, enterprise scaling, innovation management, finance, market analysis, and community-based entrepreneurship. Curriculum integrates venture practicum, product development, fundraising, and concentration tracks. Emphasis on applied entrepreneurial skill formation through iterative project work, business-model development, and investor-facing presentations.
Description
Curricular Structure (Semester-wise)
Year 1 – Semester 1
| Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDV 101 | Fundamentals of Business Studies | 3 |
| EDV 102 | Fundamentals of Business Mathematics | 3 |
| EDV 103 | English | 3 |
| EDV 104 | Nepali | 3 |
| EDV 105 | Computer and IT Applications | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Year 1 – Semester 2
| Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDV 151 | Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| EDV 152 | Fundamentals of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| EDV 153 | Sociology of Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| EDV 154 | Fundamentals of Economics | 3 |
| EDV 155 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Year 2 – Semester 3
| Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDV 201 | Fundamentals of Finance | 3 |
| EDV 202 | Geographies of Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| EDV 203 | Methods & Models of Entrepreneurship Development | 3 |
| EDV 204 | Business and Society | 3 |
| EDV 205 | Fundamentals of Marketing | 3 |
| EDV 206 | Entrepreneurial Skills Development I | 1 (Non-Credit) |
| Total | 16 |
Year 2 – Semester 4
| Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDV 251 | Value Chain Management | 3 |
| EDV 252 | Production & Operations Management | 3 |
| EDV 253 | Research Methods for Entrepreneurship Studies | 3 |
| EDV 254 | Leadership Development | 3 |
| EDV 255 | Entrepreneurship Skills for Startups | 3 |
| EDV 256 | Communication Skills for Entrepreneurs | 3 |
| EDV 257 | Entrepreneurial Skills Development II | 1 (Non-Credit) |
| Total | 19 |
Year 3 – Semester 5
| Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDV 301 | Management of Innovation & Technology Adoption | 3 |
| EDV 302 | New Product Development & Management | 3 |
| EDV 303 | Resources & Enterprise Development | 3 |
| EDV 304 | Micro, Cottage & Small Enterprise Management | 3 |
| EDV 305 | Management Information System | 3 |
| EDV 306 | Entrepreneurial Skills Development III | 1 (Non-Credit) |
| EDV XXX | Concentration I | 3 |
| Total | 19 |
Year 3 – Semester 6
| Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDV 351 | Venture Ideas & Models | 3 |
| EDV 352 | Entrepreneurship Environment in Nepal | 3 |
| EDV 353 | Global Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| EDV 354 | Social & Environmental Impact Assessment | 3 |
| EDV 355 | Entrepreneurial Skills Development IV | 1 (Non-Credit) |
| EDV XXX | Concentration II | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Year 4 – Semester 7
| Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDV 401 | Fundraising for Startups | 3 |
| EDV 402 | Practicum I | 6 |
| EDV XXX | Concentration III | 3 |
| EDV XXX | Concentration IV | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
Year 4 – Semester 8
| Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDV 451 | Practicum II | 12 |
| Total | 12 |
Concentration Themes
Community-Based Entrepreneurship
| Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDV 307 | Social Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| EDV 356 | Business Growth Management | 3 |
| EDV 403 | Social Mobilization for Enterprise Development | 3 |
| EDV 404 | Community-based Enterprise Development & Management | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Private-Sector Entrepreneurship
| Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDV 308 | Strategic Enterprise Management | 3 |
| EDV 356 | Business Growth Management | 3 |
| EDV 405 | E-Business Management | 3 |
| EDV 406 | Indigenous Enterprise Management | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Enterprise Development Facilitation
| Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDV 309 | Sustainable Enterprise Development | 3 |
| EDV 357 | Facilitation Skills | 3 |
| EDV 407 | Business Counselling Skills | 3 |
| EDV 403 | Social Mobilization for Enterprise Development | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Features
Features
• Eight-semester structure with 125 credits
• Integration of practicum and real-venture execution
• Concentration tracks for sector-specific expertise
• Dedicated modules on innovation, value chains, fundraising, social enterprise
• Emphasis on applied skills: facilitation, counseling, communication, leadership
• Scholarship options per university regulations
Admission Process
Admission process
• Grade 12 with minimum CGPA 1.8 and required minimum grades as per year-based rules
• Application through PU’s bachelor-level scholarship/admission exam system
• Submission of academic transcripts and required identification documents
• Separate scholarship application for 20% allocated seats
Job Prospects
Job prospects
• Launching independent enterprises
• Scaling family-owned businesses
• Entrepreneurship consulting and extension services
• Roles in government bodies tied to enterprise development
• Opportunities in INGOs, civil-society groups, development agencies
• Social-enterprise design and management
• Positions across private-sector innovation, SMEs, and startup ecosystems
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