Master in Business and Economics (MBE)

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Two-year master's program integrating business, economics, and quantitative modeling to produce analysts capable of interpreting economic processes, evaluating policies, and supporting decision making in corporate, public, and development sectors.

DESCRIPTION

Combines managerial sciences with advanced micro/macro-economics and quantitative tools. Prepares graduates to analyze markets, model economic scenarios, forecast outcomes, evaluate policies, and support strategic business decisions. Structured across four semesters, the program develops strong analytical and research capability, plus specialization in areas such as money and finance, trade and investment, project management, or advanced quantitative methods. Graduates are equipped for high-analysis roles and for doctoral study.

CURRICULAR STRUCTURE (TABLE)

FOUNDATION COURSES (11 credits)

CORE COURSES IN BUSINESS (15 credits)

INTEGRATIVE COURSES (8 credits)

CORE COURSES IN ECONOMICS (17 credits)

SPECIALIZATION (Choose any 4 courses = 12 credits)

Plus a 3-credit Comprehensive Academic Dissertation in the same concentration.

1. Money and Finance

Money, Banking and Finance; Monetary Economics; Corporate Financing Decision; Development Finance; Financial Economics; International Finance; Financial Derivatives & Risk Management; Entrepreneurial Finance

2. International Business, Trade & Investment

International Trade & Sustainability; International Finance & Investment; Computational Equilibrium Modeling; International Negotiation; Strategies in International Business; International Logistics; Trade Financing

3. Project Management

Cost–Benefit Analysis; Project Conceptualization & Planning; Project Implementation, Monitoring & Control; Procurement & Contract Management; Agile Project; Project Finance; Development Project Management

4. Advanced Quantitative Methods

Data Analytics; Stochastic Calculus; Bayesian Econometrics; AI in Economic Modelling; Sample/Survey Design; Numerical Methods

TOTAL CREDITS: 66

FEATURES

• Integrates business, economics, and advanced quantitative analysis
• Strong modeling and data-evaluation orientation
• Four specialization tracks tailored to career paths
• Includes Comprehensive Academic Dissertation
• Delivered across four semesters with flexible soft-skill add-ons
• Grading on 4-point scale

FEE

• Approx. NPR 656,000 (tentative for full program)

ADMISSION PROCESS (POINTS)

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 years) with ≥50% or CGPA 2.0
• Applicants from any discipline eligible, including economics, business, science, or engineering
• Provisional application allowed for students awaiting final results
• Selection through KUMAT, analytical writing test, and interview
• Submission of complete academic and identity documentation

JOB PROSPECTS

• Economic analyst
• Business analyst
• Financial analyst
• Market and policy researcher
• Trade and investment consultant
• Project management analyst
• Data and quantitative-modeling specialist
• Research consultant for corporate, government, and development sectors
• Public-sector economic policy analyst
• Banking and financial-institutions analyst