Master of Business Studies or MBS is a two year (four semester) program of Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University. This is one of the most sought degrees in Nepal and every year large number of students gets enrolled in this program. The courses structure of the MBS has been divided into core courses, specialization and thesis writing for giving students comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter from different perspectives. Moreover, the course also aims to make students up to date with the modern practices and changes in the field of business studies. This program is designed in order to develop skills in students for being able to take higher level managerial position in private and public sectors.

MBS Semester I
MKT 511 Marketing Management 3 Credit Hours
ECO 512 Managerial Economics 3 Credit Hours
MSC 514 Statistical Methods 3 Credit Hours
MGT 515 Organizational Behaviour 3 Credit Hours
MGT 519 Managerial Communication 3 Credit Hours

MBS Semester II

ACC 517 Management Accountancy 3 Credit Hours
FIN 510 Financial Management 3 Credit Hours
MGT 513 Human Resource Management 3 Credit Hours
MGT 518 Business Environment in Nepal 3 Credit Hours
MSC 516 Operation Research 3 Credit Hours

MBS Semester III
MSG 520 Production Management 3 Credit Hours
MSC 521 Research Methodology 3 Credit Hours
MGT 522 Accounting for Decision Making & Control 3 Credit Hours
MGT 523 Strategic Management 3 Credit Hours
MGT 524 Entrepreneurship 3 Credit Hours

Objectives of Master of Business Studies

The main objectives of Master of Business Studies (MBS) program of Tribhuvan University are as follows:

• The program aims to provide solid foundation of conceptual and theoretical knowledge of management and business, its functions and areas combined with technical knowledge and applications along with good communication skills.
• The progam aims to impart students willing to enter in the business field, the necessary knowledge and ideas of business and business world.
• MBA aims to develop the capacity in students to use business studies knowledge in practice and obtain analytical and visionary skills to make conversant decisions while dealing with wide range of management issues.
• It aims to develop research skills in students and motivate students in the lifelong learning and professional development in the field of management and business studies.  

Admission Requirements in Master of Business Studies

Eligibility:

• Students who have passed BBS from Tribhuvan University or any university recognized by TU is eligible for Master of Business Studies program. OR
• Students from any stream who have passed Bachelor Degree from Tribhuvan University or University recognized by TU are eligible.

Entrance exam:

• Students joining Master of Business Studies program in Tribhuvan University or educational institutions affiliated to TU should pass entrance exam.
• The Faculty of Management (FoM) under Tribhuvan University conducts Central Management Admission Test (CMAT) for the MBS level entrance exam.
• The test carries full marks: 100 and time duration: 90 minutes
• Total question: 100
• Verbal Ability, Quantitative Technique, Logically Answering, General Knowledge,Business and economics are of 20 marks each.
• Merit list is published after the entrance exam and admission is done as per the merit list published.

Career and Scope

Good managers are treasure to every organization in this business oriented world. Business is one of the key aspects of human civilization. A good management and knowledge of business studies is required to run any organization efficiently. In this scenario, MBS graduates having knowledge of business studies have very lucrative career prospects. In fact business is that field which provides you name, fame, money and power. Master of Business Studies graduates can work in various positions like business managers, administrator, accountant, financial officers, marketing officers, analyst etc. in banks, small and big corporate houses, hospitals and hotels, factories and industries, schools and universities, etc. Every year large numbers graduates are hired by these organizations as per their academic and professional qualifications. You can also get jobs as writer, teacher, academician, researcher, editor, journalist, etc. concerned with business. There is also scope to be lecturer, government officer, business adviser, director, etc. after the graduation. This degree has good scope in the developed countries where graduates have dual opportunity to learn and earn.