MPhil in Management

Kathmandu University
2 years
Rs. 335000
Updated December 10, 2025

University

Kathmandu University

Duration

2 years

Fee

Rs. 335000

Summary

Short description
Two-year, research-driven MPhil program designed to build advanced analytical, conceptual, and methodological competence for academic, consulting, policy, and doctoral-level management careers.

Description
Six-term, full-time program requiring a minimum of 40 credits across core courses, specialization streams, and an independent thesis. Structure develops quantitative rigor, theoretical depth, and research capability in management disciplines. Emphasis on statistics, econometrics, research methodology, and advanced management theories. Specializations in Finance, General Management, or Marketing enable focused expertise. Program establishes a strong academic foundation for doctoral study and advanced professional roles in research, consulting, development sectors, and universities.

Description

Curricular structure (table)

CategoryCreditsCourses
Core Courses19Statistics for Research (2) • Multivariate Statistics (2) • Econometrics (2) • Advanced Research Methodology (3) • Advanced Microeconomics (2) • Qualitative Research Methods I (2) • Qualitative Research Methods II (2) • Advanced Econometrics (2) • Advanced Macroeconomics (2)
Finance Specialization9Research Seminar in Finance (3) • Mathematical Methods in Finance (3) • Advanced Finance Theory (3) • Advanced International Finance (3) • Financial Derivatives (3) • Directed Study (3)
General Management Specialization9Research Seminar in Management (3) • Organization Theory (3) • Organizational Development and Change (3) • Human Resources Strategies (3) • Directed Study (3)
Marketing Specialization9Advanced Consumer Behavior (3) • Advanced Strategic Marketing (3) • Advanced International Marketing (3) • Research Seminar in Marketing (3) • Directed Study (3)
Thesis12Master Thesis (12)
Total40—

Features

Features
• Research-centered program with strong quantitative and qualitative methodology
• Ability to specialize in Finance, General Management, or Marketing
• Foundation for PhD-level study
• Intensive six-term structure for depth and continuity
• Focus on analytical strength, conceptual clarity, and academic rigor
• Delivered fully in English

Fee
• Tentative: NPR 335,000

Admission Process

Eligibility
• Master’s degree in management-related areas, economics, engineering, physics, mathematics, statistics, or selected social sciences
• Minimum CGPA 3.25/4.0 or 60%
• Strong quantitative background and research aptitude
• Non-management backgrounds may require prerequisite courses

Admission process
• Scores on Admission Test
• English proficiency assessment
• Personal interview
• Academic merit
• Evaluation of research aptitude and commitment

 

Job Prospects

Job prospects
• University faculty positions
• Research and policy analysis institutions
• Consulting firms
• Development organizations
• International organizations
• Managerial and analytical roles requiring advanced research capacity