Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) is a four-year annual undergraduate program offered by Tribhuvan University (TU) through the Faculty of Management (FOM). It aims to develop competent managers for business, industry, and government by combining conceptual knowledge with practical, reality-based skills in accounting, finance, marketing, human resource management, economics, and entrepreneurship.
The program is delivered through TU's constituent campuses and affiliated colleges across Nepal under FOM's annual examination system. Each academic year ends with examinations conducted by the Office of the Controller of Examinations, TU, and the curriculum balances foundation courses, core business studies, and a final-year concentration.
Beyond compulsory and core management papers, fourth-year students concentrate in one functional area (Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing), complete Business Research Methods, and submit a Final Project based on organizational fieldwork giving graduates both breadth across business functions and focused expertise.
Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply for BBS at TU
To be eligible for admission into the BBS program, a candidate must:
- Have successfully completed 10+2 in business/commerce (or an equivalent course) from a Higher Secondary School Board, Tribhuvan University, or another University/Board recognized by TU
- Satisfy any other entry requirements or criteria prescribed by the Faculty Board or the campus
Admission Process
- Apply for admission at a TU constituent campus or affiliated college offering the BBS program
- Meet the eligibility and campus-specific entry criteria set by the Faculty Board / college
- Complete enrollment formalities as specified by the campus/college
Program Structure & Marks
BBS is structured across 4 academic years (annual system), with 500 full marks per year. Graduation requires successful completion of 19 courses totaling 1,950 marks plus a Final Project of 50 marks (2,000 marks overall).
| Year | Focus | Full Marks |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | Foundation Business English, Statistics, Microeconomics, Financial Accounting, Principles of Management | 500 |
| Second Year | Core foundations Business Communication, Macroeconomics, Cost & Management Accounting, OB & HRM, Financial Management | 500 |
| Third Year | Core business Business Law, Financial Systems, Business Environment & Strategy, Taxation in Nepal, Marketing | 500 |
| Fourth Year | Entrepreneurship, 3 concentration papers, Business Research Methods (50), Final Project (50) | 500 |
| Total | 19 courses + Final Project | 2,000 |
Curriculum components (FOM):
- Compulsory courses language, economics, law, communication, and quantitative foundations
- Core courses accounting, management, marketing, finance, HRM, taxation, strategy, research, entrepreneurship, and financial systems
- Concentration (Fourth Year) three courses from one stream: Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing
Instruction structure:
- An academic year has a minimum of 150 teaching days (excluding admission and annual exams)
- About 615 instructional hours per academic year
- A 100-mark paper normally has 150 lectures of 50 minutes each
- Minimum five class periods each teaching day
- 70% attendance required to appear in annual examinations
Grading System
Final evaluation is through the annual examination conducted by the Office of the Controller of Examinations, Tribhuvan University. Division grading is as follows:
| Division | Percentage Required |
|---|---|
| Third Division | 35% |
| Second Division | 45% |
| First Division | 60% |
| Distinction Division | 75% |
Students must appear in the first-year final examinations before the second-year finals. Theory, practical, and project components (where applicable) must be passed separately.
Final Project (Fourth Year)
The Final Project is a compulsory academic requirement for fourth-year students. Students typically spend about four weeks on fieldwork in an organization, write a project report in the format prescribed by FOM, and may present it to faculty/class. Evaluation is by internal and external examiners through the campus Research Committee, including viva-voce, with final scrutiny by the Office of the Controller of Examinations (Balkhu).
Career Scope After BBS
BBS graduates are prepared for managerial and entrepreneurial roles across Nepalese business, industry, and government. Common paths include:
- Junior / Assistant Manager roles in business and industry
- Accounting, finance, banking, and taxation support roles
- Marketing, sales, and customer relationship roles
- HR / administrative positions
- Entrepreneurship and small/medium enterprise setup
- Teaching, research, and consultancy pathways after further study (e.g. MBS / MBA)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many years and subjects are in BBS at TU?
BBS is a 4-year annual program. Students complete 19 courses (1,950 marks) plus a Final Project (50 marks). Each year carries 500 full marks; fourth year includes three concentration papers.
What is the minimum eligibility for BBS admission?
Successful completion of 10+2 in business/commerce (or equivalent) from a board/university recognized by TU, plus any additional criteria set by the Faculty Board or campus.
Is BBS semester-based or yearly?
Yearly (annual system). Examinations are conducted annually by TU's Controller of Examinations, not by semester like BSc CSIT.
What is the grading system for BBS?
Third Division (35%), Second Division (45%), First Division (60%), and Distinction Division (75%).
When do concentration subjects start?
In the fourth year. Students take three concentration courses from one area: Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing, along with Entrepreneurship, Business Research Methods, and the Final Project.
What jobs can I get after completing BBS?
Common paths include junior management, accounting/finance, banking, marketing, HR/admin, entrepreneurship, and further study (MBS/MBA) toward teaching, research, or consultancy see Career Scope above.