Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Two-year distance learning MBA program with 60 credits, offering advanced knowledge and professional skills in management, finance, marketing, operations, and specialized fields through PG courses and dissertation work.

description
Nepal Open University’s MBA program is a professional two-year course divided into four semesters, integrating core management theory, applied skills, and practical knowledge. The program includes 48 credits of compulsory courses and 12 credits of postgraduate specialization courses, allowing students to earn a PG Diploma after 30 credits. It emphasizes strategic thinking, leadership, and sector-specific expertise, preparing graduates for senior management, consultancy, or entrepreneurial roles.

curricular structure (table)

features
• Distance learning with flexible semester structure.
• Core management courses covering finance, marketing, operations, HR, strategy, and research methods.
• Postgraduate specialization options: Finance, Marketing, Banking, Insurance, Tourism & Hospitality, Transport, Services, Small Business & Entrepreneurship.
• PG Diploma awarded upon completion of 30 credits including PG courses.
• Dissertation project in the final semester to develop applied research skills.

admission process
• Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (3 years) with at least second division or CGPA 2.7.
• Selection based on Bachelor-level scores, admission test, and interview.
• Entrance test covers English, quantitative analysis, business/economics knowledge, and essay writing.
• Merit list prepared from combined scores of degree, entrance test, and interview.

job prospects
• Senior management roles in corporate sectors.
• Financial managers, marketing managers, operations managers, and HR managers.
• Consultants, analysts, and strategists.
• Entrepreneurs and business leaders.
• Specialized roles in banking, insurance, tourism, transport, services, and small business sectors.