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Bachelor Supplement 2015

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the collegianthe collegianBachelor Supplement 2015

Binod Ghimire

Higher Secondary Education Board (HSEB) recently pub-lished the results of grade 12 under the sci-ence stream and is pre-paring to flash the

results of remaining streams very soon.

A total of 327,000 took the examinations held some four months ago. Going by the past trends, at least half of the total examinees will pass their higher secondary exami-nations, becoming eligible for university study.

All the students -- 27,000 stu-dents from the science stream who have already passed their examinations and others who are awaiting the results -- are in a dilemma over choosing the right courses and colleges that fit to their career motives.

After Plus Two, there are many options to choose from at the Bachelor's level. The students have numerous choices, ranging from pure science, medical, engineering, paramedics, humanities, management and hospitality, among others. The students can also pursue foreign degrees within the country.

Nepali universities are introducing various new pro-grammes with wider scopes. They are also partnering with international universities to exchange modern technolo-gies and pedagogy.

Experts say the courses the domestic universities are offering are excellent. The only problem is the lack of practical support and the use

of technology with changing times. According to Bishnu Karki, an expert, education has become competitive, so the quality offered by private sector colleges is becoming better by the day.

Currently around 100 con-stituent and some 1,200 affili-ated colleges under nine uni-versities are providing bache-lor's education. According to the University Grants Commission, the government authority that oversees uni-versity education, over 80 per-cent of the university stu-dents is enrolled at the Bachelors level. Out of the total 480,891 students studying at the university level, 394,863 are at the Bachelors level alone.

Karki said while selecting courses, students need to understand that Plus Two is a school-level programme that is vastly different from uni-versity-level programmes. The Bachelor level is the entry point for university education and it marks the end of teen-age years for most of the stu-dents, who will soon be con-sidered and treated like adults. University prioritises research-oriented education, and during classes, the teach-ers do not spoon-feed the stu-dents. The teachers are mostly guides and the students need to use the guidance to delve deeper into the subjects of choice, largely on their own.

Most people tend to end their educational journey after they complete their bachelors, because for many of them the degree is enough land a job.

EntEring univErsity

n Academic and social background of the founders and teaching faculty. It is important to know if the founders are educationists or businessmen

n The condition of the buildings and infrastructure

n Why was the college opened, what are its vision and objectives

n What types of learning-teaching methodologies are applied, lab status, canteen, hostel facilities and extra-curricular activities

n Past results and level of excel-lence performed by the alumni

n Whether the college matches a particular student's interest

n Affordability and accessibility

ThIngs To be consIdered

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Gaurav Thapa

As industries, both manu-facturing and servic-es-based, adopt informa-tion technology (IT) sys-tems to make their busi-ness processes efficient,

the demand for professionals with understanding of these systems is on the rise.

Technology today has become an integral part of schools, businesses, hospitals, transportation, security, sci-ence and entertainment, among others. According to a study, 80 percent of the compa-nies in the world will require IT professionals by 2020.

Investment, both domestic and foreign, in the area of information technology is ris-ing by the day in Nepal. Several companies, from large multinationals to small start-ups, have been set up offering services like web develop-ment, software development, and information manage-ment, among others.

Nepali IT colleges offer Bachelor in Information

Technology (BIT) and Bachelors of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology (BSc CSIT) degrees. Graduates become software engineers, systems analysts, business analysts, technical support staff, network engineers, tech-nical consultants, technical

sales staff, project managers, web developers, software test-ers, computer user support specialists, network adminis-trators, database managers, information security ana-lysts, web programmers, android developers and many more. And, these are high-pay-ing jobs.

IT: InTegral parT of modern business

"The future of IT graduates is very bright," said Deepesh Nakarmi, founder and CEO of Kupondole-based Sharda IT Service Pvt Ltd. "The demand is very high in both domestic and international markets." He said fresh IT graduates draw from Rs15,000 to Rs20,000, while those having a few years' experience earn between Rs35,000 and Rs70,000, and some even more. Therefore, IT has become one of the most preferred sub-jects.

Ravi Sigdel is currently studying BSc CSIT in Apex College. He says he followed the footsteps of his elder brother Shree Ram, who, after graduation, has opened an IT solutions company and is doing well. "The degree is one of the most sought after at this moment," Sigdel said. "I joined after seeing my broth-er's success. People like him prove IT graduates have a bright future in Nepal."

Tribhuwan University, Pokhara University and Purwanchal University offer four-year undergraduate IT courses in Nepal.

Some of the colleges offer-ing IT degrees are Academia International College, Amrit Science Campus, Apex College, Aryan School of Management, College of Computer Technology, College of Information Technology and Engineering, College of Software Engineering, Cosmos College of Management and Technology, Crimson College of Technology, Deerwalk Institute of Technology, Gandaki College of Engineering & Science, and Himalaya College of Engineering.

Similarly, Institute of Management Studies, Islington College, Kantipur College Of Management and Information Technology, Kathmandu Campus, Kathmandu Institute of Science and Technology, La Grandee International Col le g e, Lumbini Engineering, Morgan International College, Model Multiple College, Modern col-lege of Management, Nagarjuna International

College, National College of Science & Technology, National College of Computer Studies, National College of Engineering, National Infotech Higher secondary School and College, Nepal College for Computer studies, Nepal College of Information Technology, New Summit College, Nobel College, Orchid International College, Patan Multiple campus, Pokhara College of Technology, Prime College, Shree Siddhanath Science Campus, Softwarica College of IT and E- Commerce, St Lawrence College and Texas International College are oth-ers offering IT programmes.

BIT and BSc CSIT both are four-year (eight semesters) courses that comprise of classroom lectures, practical and theoretical assignments and projects. They consist of several elective subjects.

The graduates are not only in demand within Nepal but also in foreign countries such as the United States, Australia and South East Asian coun-tries, according to Nakarmi, as companies outsource IT-related jobs to Nepal.

"Graduates enter the job market through internship and those who prove them-selves get hired," he said. His organisation and others such as F1 Soft and Dearwalk are always seeking qualified per-sonnel.

Ravi Sigdel said the IT cur-riculum offered here is of international standard and he learns to work around mod-ern technology. "Not only in college, my education helps practically in the daily life as we are in an interconnected world," he said. IT offers a vast range of job opportuni-ties and growth potential. It is flexible and can help in other areas of knowledge.

Several companies, from large multinationals to

small start-ups, have been offering services like web

development, software development, and informa-

tion management

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RAJESH KHANAL

Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA), introduced some 15 years ago in the country, has still been a vivid line-up to pursue better career among the plus-

two passed out. Considered as an interdisciplinary, interac-tive and versatile programme for management students, BBA has been doing a good deal of business.

Of the ample choices in the bachelor’s level for manage-ment education enthusiasts—ranging from BBA, Bachelor in Business Studies (BBS), Bachelor in Hotel Management, Bachelor in Information Management, Bachelor in Travels and Tourism Management to Bachelors in Event Management—BBA is the most preferred programme.

The programme has suc-ceeded to replace the tradi-tional undergraduate pro-grammes in the past one dec-ade. Local universities, including Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University, Pokhara University and Purbanchal University, have been running BBA programmes through private as well as public affili-ate colleges. Of late, pro-grammes affiliated to foreign universities have also been expanding their grip in the market.

Ashish Tiwari, principal of Ace Institute of Management, said BBA programme is gain-ing popularity among stu-dents mainly due to its approach to help acquire knowledge and attitude which are required in practical life. “BBA graduates can develop inherent quality of prompt decision making along with being capable to go into entre-preneurships,” he said, add-ing that BBA graduates’ capa-bility, however, depends on the quality of education imparted by the concerned institutions.

Established in 1999, Ace Institute has offering the BBA programme with affiliation to Pokhara University. Tiwari said they have also been revis-ing the curriculum in order to make the ciyrses compatible with the changing time.

The four-year BBA pro-gramme from local universi-ties costs Rs400,000-700,000 on an average while the cost ranges from Rs500,000 to Rs1.5 million for similar pro-gramme run with foreign affiliations.

Despite being more expen-sive than the traditional courses, BBA is still consid-ered as one of the best alter-natives for the plus-two gradu-ates. Tiwari said students should not compromise the price for quality of the pro-gramme.

Unlike traditional curricu-lum, BBA incorporates sub-ject areas that are related to the social sciences. “The interdisciplinary programme that also involves courses such as psychology, sociology and law, among others, helps students with the basic con-cepts and processes to under-stand people and their behavi-uor, and this knowledge in turn can be applied later on in individual and social setting,” said Yunus Sharma, BBA pro-gramme coordinator at Malpi International College.

Sharma said timely exami-nations and required regulari-ty and punctuality in the pro-

BBA gaining popularity gramme were the key factors for students’ success in the segment.

Malpi, which started the programme two years ago, claims to have achieved suc-cess in expanding its outreach among management students. “Use of interactive module classes through application of advanced technology, includ-ing interactive board, multi-media and experienced teach-ers, have has helped us move ahead on the path of success,” Sharma said.

At a time when the number of educated unemployed is increasing, which is often said to be caused by the mismatch in demand and supply of man-power with particular skill as well as confinement to the conventional practice of being dependent on corporate houses, the BBA institutes claim to have tied up with organisations for internships of students to develop their knowledge in the field of their choice. Sharma said they had reached agreements with a number of organisations, including banks and hospi-tals, where they make stu-dents engage in internships.

The eight-semester pro-gramme is also said to be of

the international standard that enables graduates to fit in various organisations both in domestic and international markets. The other factor that makes this programme highly sought after is that students from all other faculties can also take its courses.

Uniglobe College in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, which launched the pro-gramme in 2009, is another uprising name for BBA study. The college runs usual BBA and BBA-BI, the bachelor degree with customized sylla-bus that exposes a wide range of subjects like banking, finance, economics, account-ing, marketing, organization-al behavior and project man-agement. “The programme provides students with a strong network of business

professionals and helps them build long-term relations,” said Nar Bahadur Bista, prin-cipal of the college.

Uniglobe claims to be con-ducting a wide range of activ-ities ranging from orientation programme to project work and presentations, case study competitions, seminars, busi-ness plan competitions, adver-tisement competitions, distin-guished lecture series, field surveys, educational tours, sports, management games and cultural programmes.

Along with the programmes from domestic universities, similar rush can be observed in the foreign affiliated under-graduate programmes. Yam Karki, executive director of Nova International College, said they are doing brisk busi-ness in the segment.

Nova offers BBA degree from International American University, Los Angeles, USA. The college claims that its stu-dents can have international exposure along with earning international degree at a cheaper cost. “Of the total 120 credit hour courses, students can manage to complete the total courses partly by visit-ing the parent university in the US,” Karki said.

The total cost of studying BBA in Nova is Rs500,000, which the college claims will cost up to Rs2 million if the students pursue the similar degree in the US.

Although the BBS has been criticised for being over-fo-cused on theory than practical aspects, the degree has not lost its charm among a differ-ent segment of students. The three-year programme is pop-ular for its low cost and has been serving as the best alter-native to those who fail to enrol in the limited seats of BBA programmes. Madhukar Pandey, programme director at Nepal Mega College, said the BBS programme was also being developed as a multifac-eted discipline in the recent years. “The revised curricu-lum and effective teach-ing-learning practice by high-ly professional manpower have made the programme successful in making students more interactive and career oriented,” he said.

Mega College claims that it has been offering internships, entrepreneurship skills devel-opment programme, practical computing and accounting skills and job placement under the BBS programme.

Use of interactive module classes through application

of advanced technology, multimedia and experi-

enced teachers, have has helped us move ahead on

the path of success

BBA programme intro-duced 15 years ago has

succeeded to replace the traditional undergraduate programmes in the past

one decade

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Goldengate Int'l CollegeRamesh Silwal, CEO

We run various programmes in science stream, including food t e c h n o l o g y, microbiology, physics, chem-istry and math-

ematics, among others. We are considered the best college in town for undergraduate stud-ies. Well-equipped lab, quali-fied faculty members and bet-ter teaching-learning environ-ment provide a conducive envi-ronment for students. We also run the BBS programme affili-ated with Tribhuvan University. The BHM pro-gramme is also available and we plan to introduce BBM classes soon. Our topmost aim is to produce disciplined stu-dents with a good base of edu-cation and vision, creative in their thinking and function-ing, not merely a student who studies for the sake of a certif-icate or degree.

DAV College of ManagementBasanta Dhakal, Programme CoordinatorDAV College of Management, affiliated to Tribhuvan University, has been building leadership through its BBA

and BBS pro-grammes since 2003. It has been imparting theoretical as well as practi-cal education since its estab-

lishment. The college remains deeply dedicated to a full unfolding of its students’ hid-den potentials through various extra-curricular activities like educational tours, manage-ment simulation cum training programme, personality devel-opment programme, work-shops on case analysis and writing and so on. DAV bagged the Best Undergraduate Business School (BBA and BBS) title in the 2nd Everest Bank rating and ranking award.

Nobel CollegeSurendra Shrestha, Managing Director

Nobel College was established in 2001 affiliat-ed to Pokhara U n i v e r s i t y with a vision to provide a mod-ern, resource-

ful and relevant education in business, information technol-ogy and medical sciences. The college offers Bachelor of Business Administration,

Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking and Insurance, Bachelor of Healthcare Management, Bachelor of Computer Information System under the management stream. The col-lege believes in highly quali-fied and experienced profes-sionals to deliver quality lec-tures and has been using mod-ern pedagogy, using both theo-retical and practical approach. We have well equipped class-rooms with multi-media, inter-net, and library and computer laboratory.

Everest CollegeBishnu Hari Pandey, CEO

Everest College aims to fore-ground knowl-edge through s c i e n t i f i c learning based on research e n c o u r a g i n g

students to be interdependent that is distinctive, transforma-tional and inspiring blending intellectual inquisitiveness, imparting practical education to be far from absurd life to excel professional managerial excellence. Students should choose Everest College for its central location, top class fac-ulty, excellent result, 100 per-cent placement, 100 percent internship, among others. We

provide many other courses apart from the curriculum and also run carrier guidance pro-grammes.

Nepal Mega CollegeGopal Khanal, Executive Director

Nepal Mega College pro-vides flexible and high quali-ty bachelor-lev-el programme professionally developed by

Tribhuvan University. It is for those students who are zealous and eager to compete profes-sionally in today’s globalised world. Programmes offered are Business Studies, Social Work, Journalism and English Literature. The offered courses acquaint students with the requirements of the 21st centu-ry by enhancing their mul-ti-faceted professionalism for survival in this era of cut-throat competition. It is our conviction that the content of a course, if not delivered prop-erly by an institution, does not meet the objective of impart-ing required knowledge and skills on part of the students.

Malpi International CollegeYunus Sharma

We offer four-year Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA) pro-gramme in affiliation with P o k h a r a

What the management saysAs Plus-Two results (for science stream) are out and the Higher Secondary Education Board is preparing to publish the results for other streams soon, a huge number of students are ready to enter the university-level education. Manish Gautam of The Post spoke to college management on courses they offer.University. The entire course is divided into eight semesters with students acquiring 126 hours of credit work, includ-ing coursework, project work and internship. We firmly believe in developing the lead-ership quality and also making them accountable towards the society they work in. We expect students to remain punctual and work hard to attain suc-cess. We also use interactive module classes through appli-cation of the advance technolo-gy, including interactive board, multimedia and experi-enced teachers. We have also incorporated many social sci-ence subjects including psy-chology, sociology and law, among others.

Kantipur Int'l CollegePratap Raj Joshi, Executive Director

KIC is an affili-ate college of P u r b a n c h a l University. KIC is persevering to instil quality education in its students in

order to resource the job mar-ket with skilled, efficient, dedi-cated and qualified profession-

als in diverse fields such as hospitality industries, bank-ing sectors, corporate houses, consultancies and engineering fields. With a team of dedicat-ed, highly educated and profes-sional faculty members, KIC has been offering other vari-ous courses too. There is a huge surge in hospitality industry and the global compe-tition is forcing the industry to rise by the day. After the successful completion of this programme, graduates will be qualified to work in the industry.

Gateway CollegeSuresh KC, Managing Director

G a t e w a y College of P ro f e s s i o n a l S t u d i e s ( G AT E WAY ) , Samakhushi, K a t h m a n d u , aims at promot-

ing highest professional stand-ards of education in hospitali-ty management. Every year, the college admits eligible 40 students to build up a career using its unmatchable plat-form of four-years Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management

(BHM). The college strives to provide training and educa-tion using contemporary man-agement techniques to enable to meet the challenges of dyna-mism of the industry. The col-lege has partnered with many chain and independent hotels in Malaysia, UAE, China, India and Nepal for one-year intern-ship and placement through the job placement cell of the college.

Kantipur City College,Ravi Shrestha, Principal

Kantipur City College is affili-ated to P u r b a n c h a l University and started offering courses since 2000. It is one of

the first IT colleges in Nepal to provide student a complete knowledge in IT through dif-ferent programs like Bachelor in Information Technology, Bachelor in Computer Application and Bachelor in Computer Engineering Bachelor in Electronics and communication. The college has now stepped into 15 years in the education field provid-ing the knowledge of IT to stu-dents and showing the career path in the field of IT. It has good infrastructure with ful-ly-equipped computer and elec-tronics labs , library, good fac-ulty members, affordable fee.

Excel Int'l CollegeMithlesh Jha, DGM

Our college is operated by C h a u d h a r y Group, a lead-ing business house in Nepal. We are commit-ted towards

providing quality education. We are also in a mission to ful-fil dreams of industries of Nepal who require quality human resources. This is a four-year course in affiliation with Pokhara University. We have an annual intake of 96 students in BBA, while 48 stu-dents are enrolled in BBA-BI. We also offer merit-based scholarships, while top three students are offered lucrative jobs in Chaudhary Group. Also, other top-10 student get paid internship at various ven-tures of the group. We organ-ise regular field visits and other extra courses to enhance the capacity of students.

Presidential Business SchoolLaxman KC, Executive Director

BBA at PBS is a f o u r - y e a r s 120-credit pro-gramme that aims to pro-duce mid-dle-level man-agers/ business

leaders. BBA is one of the val-uable business qualifications that integrates academic rigor with real life problem solving approaches, which ultimately equips the BBA graduates with the entrepreneurial know-how to excel at business and man-agement in today’s world. Apart from major focus on management studies and prac-tices, we offer various inter disciplinary courses like

Critical Thinking, Group Dynamics, Business Ethics, Political Science, Environment Science, Mass Communication etc which helps students acquire fundamental as well as practical professional skills needed in all phases of business including deci-sion-making and problem-solv-ing capacities.

ACE Institute of ManagementAshish Tiwari, Principal

Established in 1999, Ace Institute of M a n a g e m e n t has evolved into one of the best providers of learning

environment in Nepal, where individuals rediscover them-selves and learn to be thought-ful and responsible managers, leaders and entrepreneurs. At the undergraduate level, BBA and BBA-BI have now become the most sought after pro-grams in the country. We take 96 students each in BBA and BBA-BI programmes. Ace’s belief and persistent emphasis on taking learning as life-long process, making classroom learning relevant to real world, and assuming responsibility by the students for their learn-ing have paid off wonderfully.

Uniglobe CollegeNar Bahadur Bista, Principal

U n i g l o b e College runs BBA, BBA-BI and MBA pro-grammes. It is a renowned m a n a g e m e n t college in

Nepal which gives precision through practical learning. It is centrally located at New Baneshwor with state-of-art infrastructure and sound learning environment. The college is academically excel-lent and it is full of activities ranging from orientation pro-gramme to project work and presentations, case study com-petitions, seminars, business plan competitions, advertise-ment competitions, distin-guished lecture series, field surveys, educational tour, sports, management games, cultural programmes and finally graduation day pro-gramme. BBA students also organise a nationwide event called Uniglobe Inception incorporating most of the management colleges in Nepal.

Phoenix College of Management (PCM)Amrit Pokharel, Vice Principal

We are affiliat-ed to Lincoln U n i v e r s i t y College of Malaysia and offer the BBA p r o g r a m m e . PCM endeav-

ours to discharge its responsi-bility by cultivating, nurturing and mentoring young minds, and by employing the best of human and physical resources. In short, PCM strives for high quality teaching, outstanding student support, and excellent personal and professional development. We offer four-

year (eight semesters) 120-cred-it-hour course that has been given equivalence by Tribhuvan University and approved by the Ministry of Education. We also offer internship facilities in Nepal and Malaysia. Our course is industry-oriented and classes practical-focused. The total fee for the entire course is Rs485,000.

Asian College of Management and Technology (ACMT)Ram Prasad Poudel, Program Coordinator, BBA

With our vision to nur-ture global business lead-ers, Asian College of Management & Technology

(ACMT) students with quali-ties that make them socially responsible, dynamic and qual-ity corporate leaders to solve business challenges. ACMT’s focused approach to manage-ment education prepares young management profes-sionals with integrated train-ings and industry exposure connecting classrooms to career. Backed up with the best-in-class faculties, we are committed to preparing busi-ness leaders who actually can fill up the leadership and man-agerial positions. We value performance-based culture and produce graduates as assets for the nation.

Asian College of Higher StudiesSabindra Maharjan, Principal

With the trans-formation into a digitised world, the demand for skilled IT pro-fessionals has grown rapidly.

The BSc CSIT is a four-year course, fulfilling the industrial demand for capable and effi-cient IT professionals. As a BSc CSIT graduate, one can choose a career as software engineer, system analyst, data-base administrator, network and system administrator, and many more. ACHS has highly experienced faculty members, well-equipped lecture halls, computer labs, proper library, learning portal, and many more facilities that assure all-round development of the stu-dents. Our programmes are more project- and practi-cal-based, while also equipping the students with sound theo-retical background.

Medhavi CollegeJaya Ram Khanal, Founder Principal

M e d h a v i College is a comprehensive business school that aims to set a new bench-mark in busi-ness education.

It runs the BBA programme in affiliation with Pokhara University. The degree aids in developing practical manage-rial skills, communication skills and business deci-sion-making capabilities in the students. We are focus more on performing practically than merely learning the contents. We have scheduled guest-lec-ture sessions on Sundays by bank CEOs, corporate manag-ers and entrepreneurs. Industrial visits in home and abroad widens the students’ enterprising horizon. To sum up, Medhavi College is a platform for career-oriented aspirants.

Asian School of Management and TechnologyAnil Lal Amatya, Principal

Affiliated to T r i b h u v a n University and located at Goganbu in K a t h m a n d u , the college runs BIM and

BSc CSIT programmes. In an era of information technology, we cannot imagine human existence without technology. Run under a team of profes-sors, researchers, and special-ists in information technology, the college has occupied a sig-nificant place in producing skilled human resources. One of our students was second topper in board examinations conducted by Tribhuvan

University last semester. Besides academic courses, stu-dents are also given profes-sional courses.

Ritz Hospitality Management CollegeTulsi Ram Rijal, Principal

Ritz Hospitality M a n a g e m e n t College was established in 2009 under the affiliation of P o k h a r a U n i v e r s i t y

with the vision of promoting tourism in Nepal. The college offers BBA and BHM courses. In BHM, we have got sound academic environment and enough practical labs. We have got two well equipped kitchens with bakery lab, restaurants, housekeeping with suit rooms where our students can per-form practical classes. The curriculum is internally rec-ognised that combines practi-cal as well as theoretical cours-es. Ritz products are well accepted in both domestic and international job markets.

Camad College Bijay Kumar Shah, Program Co-ordinator

Camad College runs the BBA programme in affiliation with P o k h a r a U n i v e r s i t y. BBA at Camad is designed spe-

cifically for students who are aiming to join the business world. As a leading business school, the college provides students with a sound and innovative management edu-cation focusing on finance, marketing and human resourc-es development. We provide an opportunity for students to use its network to explore their future career. We are dedicated to providing students with a sound and innovative business education that will ensure entrepreneurial and manage-rial success in the global busi-ness environment.

International School of Tourism and Hotel Management (IST)Samjhana Basnyat, Principal

IST was estab-lished in 2003 with an aim of p r o v i d i n g international-ly-recognised hospitality edu-cation. IST

offers FHS Diploma in Hotel Management (Bachelors Level) in affiliation with Austria's Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. The course is approved by the Ministry of Education and accredited by Tribhuvan University (TU) and Higher Secondary Education Board (HSEB).

IST aims at developing over-all personality of students by incorporating practical, mana-gerial, and communication aspects in the course content. With up-to-date curriculum, the course has been crafted according to the needs of the industry and global scenario.

Atlantic Int'l CollegeShankar N Adhikary, Principal

A t l a n t i c Inter national College (AIC) was established in 2009 to meet the need for a full-fledged aca-demic institu-

tion. AIC offers undergraduate management courses at affordable fees in a friendly academic environment. AIC offers BBA, and BBA-BI pro-grammes. AIC plans to launch the MBA programme in affilia-tion with Pokhara University. Forty of our students have scored the perfect 4.00 SGPA in examinations conducted by Pokhara University.

The British CollegeSuman Shrestha, Marketing & PR Manager

The BSc (Hons) Computing pro-gramme is run in partnership with Leeds B e c k e t t University, UK. It offers

sought-after skills in computer programming, database devel-opment, networking, website development, systems model-ling and computer security.

The BBA programme is award-ed by the University of the West of England (UWE).The programme provides a holistic view of business management while aiming to help students develop detailed knowledge of latest business and manage-ment practices. Students will have access to 17 international journal sites and e-library that consists of all course related and reference books, with per-sonal password. Both of our programmes have been approved by TU as equivalent to their BBA.

Liberty CollegeLaxman Pokhrel, Director

Liberty College has been con-ducting the BBA pro-gramme for the last six years and is now embarking into

the new era of change manage-ment to contribute to the man-agement education sector of Nepal through different unique endeavours. We are focused in identifying, nurtur-ing and encouraging the tal-ents, skills and abilities of each students while empower-ing them to think, express and exhibit their skills. Our stu-dents have established a record of outstanding achievement in further study, career, sporting, cultural endeavours and ser-vices to the community. At Liberty, you are not just a stu-dent, you are a project. Individual progress is not just a promise, it is our belief.

Global Academy of Tourism & Hospitality Education (GATE)Khem R Lakai, CEO

GATE is a spe-cialised acade-my focused only on H o s p i t a l i t y and Tourism. GATE is the first academy

in Asia to have accreditation of the world's benchmark, hotelleriesuisse (Swiss Hotel Association), which is the founder of the world's first and the best hospitality school. GATE follows complete Swiss education philosophy and model called the model of dual-ity. Practical elements are equally important as much as what we teach in the class-room. Therefore, our students, apart from their regular class-

es, must cook, wait, and make coffee every day.

Apollo International College (AIC)Gauri Raj Sharma, Principal

Affiliated with P o k h a r a U n i v e r s i t y, A p o l l o International College at L a k h e c h a u r B a n e s h w o r

runs BBA and BBA-BI pro-grammes. It aims at offering quality and value-based educa-tion acceptable to global com-petitive business and social arenas through modern tech-nology and different pedagogic implementations—project work, individual and group presentations, workshops and seminar participations, signal aids, internships, educational excursions, and industrial vis-its, among others. It has inten-sively utilised talents, skills, experience and knowledge of dedicated and committed team of academics, entrepreneurs and professionals. So AIC invites prospective students to enjoy in true culture of educa-tion in a cohesive and congen-ial environment.

Kathmandu Model College (KMC)Mohan P Lohani, Principal

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) affiliated to TU is a spe-cial programme of Kathmandu Model College

(KMC). The programme, spread over eight semesters, aims at preparing fully trained students and encourages the students not only to attend class lectures but also to par-ticipate in group discussions on relevant management issues. Internship opportuni-ties in reputed banks and other institutions have made the pro-gramme both theory- and prac-tice-based.

A student, having success-fully completed 120 credit hours of course work, project work and internship for gradu-ation, is in a position to fill up mid-level managerial positions in the rapidly growing busi-ness sector in Nepal and abroad.

Islington CollegeSanjiv Udash, Course Leader

At Islington College, we try to carter to the needs of the current IT mar-ket. We offer B S c C o m p u t i n g ,

BSc Networking & IT Security and BSc Multimedia Technologies offered with

direct partnership with London Metropolitan University, UK.

The country is need of industry-ready graduates, so we incorporate career and skills development workshops and summer training pro-grammes to better prepare our students for successful corpo-rate life and beyond. Besides, on an entrepreneurial front, the college invests in high-qual-ity student ideas, turning our students into entrepreneurs and business partners.

Kings CollegeBiplove Singh, Programme Director

Our Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is affili-ated with W e s t c l i f f U n i v e r s i t y, USA. The quali-

ty of teaching is monitored by the university itself and it imposes its progressive rule. BBA is a four-year programme with students achieving 120 credits.

Our students have had their placements in many reputed banks and corporate houses inside the country. We also offer scholarships under three c at e g o r i e s — m e r i t - b a s e d , based on financial hardship and rural students.

We also have a centre for innovation and entrepreneur-ship where, if students get seats, we provide them with Rs100,000 for male and Rs150,000 for female to launch their venture.

National College of Computer StudiesPrajwal Baniya Cheetri, Programme Director

Our Bachelor's in Hotel Management is affiliated to T r i b h u v a n University and is a reputed p r o g r a m m e .

BHM students have become service-minded specialists for hotels, restaurants and the overall tourism industry. The graduates have developed an entrepreneurial spirit and are able to develop applicable problem solving methods in practical situations. They will be able to process ideas on a theoretical level and apply this knowledge independently and creatively in different situa-tions related to the hotel busi-ness. We have been able to pro-duce TU toppers consistently as fee structure remains pretty affordable. We have a disci-plined and conducive teach-ing-learning environment.

Platinum Management College (PMC)Pradeep Kumar Aryal, Principal

P l a t i n u m M a n a g e m e n t College (PMC) sees teach-i n g - l e a r n i n g process from entirely differ-ent perspective

that devotes more time in prac-tical aspects of learning than theory. BBA at PMC is an exceptional programme affili-ated to Pokhara University. It has a wide coverage of concep-tual inputs and has strong emphasis on practical applica-tions that familiarise students with the overall func-tioning of organisations and their interactions with the total environment within which they operate.

The BBA students of PMC are also associated with social, environmental, entrepreneur, sports and events clubs to enhance their personality and communicating skills.

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Goldengate Int'l CollegeRamesh Silwal, CEO

We run various programmes in science stream, including food t e c h n o l o g y, microbiology, physics, chem-istry and math-

ematics, among others. We are considered the best college in town for undergraduate stud-ies. Well-equipped lab, quali-fied faculty members and bet-ter teaching-learning environ-ment provide a conducive envi-ronment for students. We also run the BBS programme affili-ated with Tribhuvan University. The BHM pro-gramme is also available and we plan to introduce BBM classes soon. Our topmost aim is to produce disciplined stu-dents with a good base of edu-cation and vision, creative in their thinking and function-ing, not merely a student who studies for the sake of a certif-icate or degree.

DAV College of ManagementBasanta Dhakal, Programme CoordinatorDAV College of Management, affiliated to Tribhuvan University, has been building leadership through its BBA

and BBS pro-grammes since 2003. It has been imparting theoretical as well as practi-cal education since its estab-

lishment. The college remains deeply dedicated to a full unfolding of its students’ hid-den potentials through various extra-curricular activities like educational tours, manage-ment simulation cum training programme, personality devel-opment programme, work-shops on case analysis and writing and so on. DAV bagged the Best Undergraduate Business School (BBA and BBS) title in the 2nd Everest Bank rating and ranking award.

Nobel CollegeSurendra Shrestha, Managing Director

Nobel College was established in 2001 affiliat-ed to Pokhara U n i v e r s i t y with a vision to provide a mod-ern, resource-

ful and relevant education in business, information technol-ogy and medical sciences. The college offers Bachelor of Business Administration,

Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking and Insurance, Bachelor of Healthcare Management, Bachelor of Computer Information System under the management stream. The col-lege believes in highly quali-fied and experienced profes-sionals to deliver quality lec-tures and has been using mod-ern pedagogy, using both theo-retical and practical approach. We have well equipped class-rooms with multi-media, inter-net, and library and computer laboratory.

Everest CollegeBishnu Hari Pandey, CEO

Everest College aims to fore-ground knowl-edge through s c i e n t i f i c learning based on research e n c o u r a g i n g

students to be interdependent that is distinctive, transforma-tional and inspiring blending intellectual inquisitiveness, imparting practical education to be far from absurd life to excel professional managerial excellence. Students should choose Everest College for its central location, top class fac-ulty, excellent result, 100 per-cent placement, 100 percent internship, among others. We

provide many other courses apart from the curriculum and also run carrier guidance pro-grammes.

Nepal Mega CollegeGopal Khanal, Executive Director

Nepal Mega College pro-vides flexible and high quali-ty bachelor-lev-el programme professionally developed by

Tribhuvan University. It is for those students who are zealous and eager to compete profes-sionally in today’s globalised world. Programmes offered are Business Studies, Social Work, Journalism and English Literature. The offered courses acquaint students with the requirements of the 21st centu-ry by enhancing their mul-ti-faceted professionalism for survival in this era of cut-throat competition. It is our conviction that the content of a course, if not delivered prop-erly by an institution, does not meet the objective of impart-ing required knowledge and skills on part of the students.

Malpi International CollegeYunus Sharma

We offer four-year Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA) pro-gramme in affiliation with P o k h a r a

What the management saysAs Plus-Two results (for science stream) are out and the Higher Secondary Education Board is preparing to publish the results for other streams soon, a huge number of students are ready to enter the university-level education. Manish Gautam of The Post spoke to college management on courses they offer.University. The entire course is divided into eight semesters with students acquiring 126 hours of credit work, includ-ing coursework, project work and internship. We firmly believe in developing the lead-ership quality and also making them accountable towards the society they work in. We expect students to remain punctual and work hard to attain suc-cess. We also use interactive module classes through appli-cation of the advance technolo-gy, including interactive board, multimedia and experi-enced teachers. We have also incorporated many social sci-ence subjects including psy-chology, sociology and law, among others.

Kantipur Int'l CollegePratap Raj Joshi, Executive Director

KIC is an affili-ate college of P u r b a n c h a l University. KIC is persevering to instil quality education in its students in

order to resource the job mar-ket with skilled, efficient, dedi-cated and qualified profession-

als in diverse fields such as hospitality industries, bank-ing sectors, corporate houses, consultancies and engineering fields. With a team of dedicat-ed, highly educated and profes-sional faculty members, KIC has been offering other vari-ous courses too. There is a huge surge in hospitality industry and the global compe-tition is forcing the industry to rise by the day. After the successful completion of this programme, graduates will be qualified to work in the industry.

Gateway CollegeSuresh KC, Managing Director

G a t e w a y College of P r o f e s s i o n a l S t u d i e s ( G AT E WAY ) , Samakhushi, K a t h m a n d u , aims at promot-

ing highest professional stand-ards of education in hospitali-ty management. Every year, the college admits eligible 40 students to build up a career using its unmatchable plat-form of four-years Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management

(BHM). The college strives to provide training and educa-tion using contemporary man-agement techniques to enable to meet the challenges of dyna-mism of the industry. The col-lege has partnered with many chain and independent hotels in Malaysia, UAE, China, India and Nepal for one-year intern-ship and placement through the job placement cell of the college.

Kantipur City College,Ravi Shrestha, Principal

Kantipur City College is affili-ated to P u r b a n c h a l University and started offering courses since 2000. It is one of

the first IT colleges in Nepal to provide student a complete knowledge in IT through dif-ferent programs like Bachelor in Information Technology, Bachelor in Computer Application and Bachelor in Computer Engineering Bachelor in Electronics and communication. The college has now stepped into 15 years in the education field provid-ing the knowledge of IT to stu-dents and showing the career path in the field of IT. It has good infrastructure with ful-ly-equipped computer and elec-tronics labs , library, good fac-ulty members, affordable fee.

Excel Int'l CollegeMithlesh Jha, DGM

Our college is operated by C h a u d h a r y Group, a lead-ing business house in Nepal. We are commit-ted towards

providing quality education. We are also in a mission to ful-fil dreams of industries of Nepal who require quality human resources. This is a four-year course in affiliation with Pokhara University. We have an annual intake of 96 students in BBA, while 48 stu-dents are enrolled in BBA-BI. We also offer merit-based scholarships, while top three students are offered lucrative jobs in Chaudhary Group. Also, other top-10 student get paid internship at various ven-tures of the group. We organ-ise regular field visits and other extra courses to enhance the capacity of students.

Presidential Business SchoolLaxman KC, Executive Director

BBA at PBS is a f o u r - y e a r s 120-credit pro-gramme that aims to pro-duce mid-dle-level man-agers/ business

leaders. BBA is one of the val-uable business qualifications that integrates academic rigor with real life problem solving approaches, which ultimately equips the BBA graduates with the entrepreneurial know-how to excel at business and man-agement in today’s world. Apart from major focus on management studies and prac-tices, we offer various inter disciplinary courses like

Critical Thinking, Group Dynamics, Business Ethics, Political Science, Environment Science, Mass Communication etc which helps students acquire fundamental as well as practical professional skills needed in all phases of business including deci-sion-making and problem-solv-ing capacities.

ACE Institute of ManagementAshish Tiwari, Principal

Established in 1999, Ace Institute of M a n a g e m e n t has evolved into one of the best providers of learning

environment in Nepal, where individuals rediscover them-selves and learn to be thought-ful and responsible managers, leaders and entrepreneurs. At the undergraduate level, BBA and BBA-BI have now become the most sought after pro-grams in the country. We take 96 students each in BBA and BBA-BI programmes. Ace’s belief and persistent emphasis on taking learning as life-long process, making classroom learning relevant to real world, and assuming responsibility by the students for their learn-ing have paid off wonderfully.

Uniglobe CollegeNar Bahadur Bista, Principal

U n i g l o b e College runs BBA, BBA-BI and MBA pro-grammes. It is a renowned m a n a g e m e n t college in

Nepal which gives precision through practical learning. It is centrally located at New Baneshwor with state-of-art infrastructure and sound learning environment. The college is academically excel-lent and it is full of activities ranging from orientation pro-gramme to project work and presentations, case study com-petitions, seminars, business plan competitions, advertise-ment competitions, distin-guished lecture series, field surveys, educational tour, sports, management games, cultural programmes and finally graduation day pro-gramme. BBA students also organise a nationwide event called Uniglobe Inception incorporating most of the management colleges in Nepal.

Phoenix College of Management (PCM)Amrit Pokharel, Vice Principal

We are affiliat-ed to Lincoln U n i v e r s i t y College of Malaysia and offer the BBA p r o g r a m m e . PCM endeav-

ours to discharge its responsi-bility by cultivating, nurturing and mentoring young minds, and by employing the best of human and physical resources. In short, PCM strives for high quality teaching, outstanding student support, and excellent personal and professional development. We offer four-

year (eight semesters) 120-cred-it-hour course that has been given equivalence by Tribhuvan University and approved by the Ministry of Education. We also offer internship facilities in Nepal and Malaysia. Our course is industry-oriented and classes practical-focused. The total fee for the entire course is Rs485,000.

Asian College of Management and Technology (ACMT)Ram Prasad Poudel, Program Coordinator, BBA

With our vision to nur-ture global business lead-ers, Asian College of Management & Technology

(ACMT) students with quali-ties that make them socially responsible, dynamic and qual-ity corporate leaders to solve business challenges. ACMT’s focused approach to manage-ment education prepares young management profes-sionals with integrated train-ings and industry exposure connecting classrooms to career. Backed up with the best-in-class faculties, we are committed to preparing busi-ness leaders who actually can fill up the leadership and man-agerial positions. We value performance-based culture and produce graduates as assets for the nation.

Asian College of Higher StudiesSabindra Maharjan, Principal

With the trans-formation into a digitised world, the demand for skilled IT pro-fessionals has grown rapidly.

The BSc CSIT is a four-year course, fulfilling the industrial demand for capable and effi-cient IT professionals. As a BSc CSIT graduate, one can choose a career as software engineer, system analyst, data-base administrator, network and system administrator, and many more. ACHS has highly experienced faculty members, well-equipped lecture halls, computer labs, proper library, learning portal, and many more facilities that assure all-round development of the stu-dents. Our programmes are more project- and practi-cal-based, while also equipping the students with sound theo-retical background.

Medhavi CollegeJaya Ram Khanal, Founder Principal

M e d h a v i College is a comprehensive business school that aims to set a new bench-mark in busi-ness education.

It runs the BBA programme in affiliation with Pokhara University. The degree aids in developing practical manage-rial skills, communication skills and business deci-sion-making capabilities in the students. We are focus more on performing practically than merely learning the contents. We have scheduled guest-lec-ture sessions on Sundays by bank CEOs, corporate manag-ers and entrepreneurs. Industrial visits in home and abroad widens the students’ enterprising horizon. To sum up, Medhavi College is a platform for career-oriented aspirants.

Asian School of Management and TechnologyAnil Lal Amatya, Principal

Affiliated to T r i b h u v a n University and located at Goganbu in K a t h m a n d u , the college runs BIM and

BSc CSIT programmes. In an era of information technology, we cannot imagine human existence without technology. Run under a team of profes-sors, researchers, and special-ists in information technology, the college has occupied a sig-nificant place in producing skilled human resources. One of our students was second topper in board examinations conducted by Tribhuvan

University last semester. Besides academic courses, stu-dents are also given profes-sional courses.

Ritz Hospitality Management CollegeTulsi Ram Rijal, Principal

Ritz Hospitality M a n a g e m e n t College was established in 2009 under the affiliation of P o k h a r a U n i v e r s i t y

with the vision of promoting tourism in Nepal. The college offers BBA and BHM courses. In BHM, we have got sound academic environment and enough practical labs. We have got two well equipped kitchens with bakery lab, restaurants, housekeeping with suit rooms where our students can per-form practical classes. The curriculum is internally rec-ognised that combines practi-cal as well as theoretical cours-es. Ritz products are well accepted in both domestic and international job markets.

Camad College Bijay Kumar Shah, Program Co-ordinator

Camad College runs the BBA programme in affiliation with P o k h a r a U n i v e r s i t y. BBA at Camad is designed spe-

cifically for students who are aiming to join the business world. As a leading business school, the college provides students with a sound and innovative management edu-cation focusing on finance, marketing and human resourc-es development. We provide an opportunity for students to use its network to explore their future career. We are dedicated to providing students with a sound and innovative business education that will ensure entrepreneurial and manage-rial success in the global busi-ness environment.

International School of Tourism and Hotel Management (IST)Samjhana Basnyat, Principal

IST was estab-lished in 2003 with an aim of p r o v i d i n g international-ly-recognised hospitality edu-cation. IST

offers FHS Diploma in Hotel Management (Bachelors Level) in affiliation with Austria's Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. The course is approved by the Ministry of Education and accredited by Tribhuvan University (TU) and Higher Secondary Education Board (HSEB).

IST aims at developing over-all personality of students by incorporating practical, mana-gerial, and communication aspects in the course content. With up-to-date curriculum, the course has been crafted according to the needs of the industry and global scenario.

Atlantic Int'l CollegeShankar N Adhikary, Principal

A t l a n t i c Inter national College (AIC) was established in 2009 to meet the need for a full-fledged aca-demic institu-

tion. AIC offers undergraduate management courses at affordable fees in a friendly academic environment. AIC offers BBA, and BBA-BI pro-grammes. AIC plans to launch the MBA programme in affilia-tion with Pokhara University. Forty of our students have scored the perfect 4.00 SGPA in examinations conducted by Pokhara University.

The British CollegeSuman Shrestha, Marketing & PR Manager

The BSc (Hons) Computing pro-gramme is run in partnership with Leeds B e c k e t t University, UK. It offers

sought-after skills in computer programming, database devel-opment, networking, website development, systems model-ling and computer security.

The BBA programme is award-ed by the University of the West of England (UWE).The programme provides a holistic view of business management while aiming to help students develop detailed knowledge of latest business and manage-ment practices. Students will have access to 17 international journal sites and e-library that consists of all course related and reference books, with per-sonal password. Both of our programmes have been approved by TU as equivalent to their BBA.

Liberty CollegeLaxman Pokhrel, Director

Liberty College has been con-ducting the BBA pro-gramme for the last six years and is now embarking into

the new era of change manage-ment to contribute to the man-agement education sector of Nepal through different unique endeavours. We are focused in identifying, nurtur-ing and encouraging the tal-ents, skills and abilities of each students while empower-ing them to think, express and exhibit their skills. Our stu-dents have established a record of outstanding achievement in further study, career, sporting, cultural endeavours and ser-vices to the community. At Liberty, you are not just a stu-dent, you are a project. Individual progress is not just a promise, it is our belief.

Global Academy of Tourism & Hospitality Education (GATE)Khem R Lakai, CEO

GATE is a spe-cialised acade-my focused only on H o s p i t a l i t y and Tourism. GATE is the first academy

in Asia to have accreditation of the world's benchmark, hotelleriesuisse (Swiss Hotel Association), which is the founder of the world's first and the best hospitality school. GATE follows complete Swiss education philosophy and model called the model of dual-ity. Practical elements are equally important as much as what we teach in the class-room. Therefore, our students, apart from their regular class-

es, must cook, wait, and make coffee every day.

Apollo International College (AIC)Gauri Raj Sharma, Principal

Affiliated with P o k h a r a U n i v e r s i t y, A p o l l o International College at L a k h e c h a u r B a n e s h w o r

runs BBA and BBA-BI pro-grammes. It aims at offering quality and value-based educa-tion acceptable to global com-petitive business and social arenas through modern tech-nology and different pedagogic implementations—project work, individual and group presentations, workshops and seminar participations, signal aids, internships, educational excursions, and industrial vis-its, among others. It has inten-sively utilised talents, skills, experience and knowledge of dedicated and committed team of academics, entrepreneurs and professionals. So AIC invites prospective students to enjoy in true culture of educa-tion in a cohesive and congen-ial environment.

Kathmandu Model College (KMC)Mohan P Lohani, Principal

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) affiliated to TU is a spe-cial programme of Kathmandu Model College

(KMC). The programme, spread over eight semesters, aims at preparing fully trained students and encourages the students not only to attend class lectures but also to par-ticipate in group discussions on relevant management issues. Internship opportuni-ties in reputed banks and other institutions have made the pro-gramme both theory- and prac-tice-based.

A student, having success-fully completed 120 credit hours of course work, project work and internship for gradu-ation, is in a position to fill up mid-level managerial positions in the rapidly growing busi-ness sector in Nepal and abroad.

Islington CollegeSanjiv Udash, Course Leader

At Islington College, we try to carter to the needs of the current IT mar-ket. We offer B S c C o m p u t i n g ,

BSc Networking & IT Security and BSc Multimedia Technologies offered with

direct partnership with London Metropolitan University, UK.

The country is need of industry-ready graduates, so we incorporate career and skills development workshops and summer training pro-grammes to better prepare our students for successful corpo-rate life and beyond. Besides, on an entrepreneurial front, the college invests in high-qual-ity student ideas, turning our students into entrepreneurs and business partners.

Kings CollegeBiplove Singh, Programme Director

Our Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is affili-ated with W e s t c l i f f U n i v e r s i t y, USA. The quali-

ty of teaching is monitored by the university itself and it imposes its progressive rule. BBA is a four-year programme with students achieving 120 credits.

Our students have had their placements in many reputed banks and corporate houses inside the country. We also offer scholarships under three c at e g o r i e s — m e r i t - b a s e d , based on financial hardship and rural students.

We also have a centre for innovation and entrepreneur-ship where, if students get seats, we provide them with Rs100,000 for male and Rs150,000 for female to launch their venture.

National College of Computer StudiesPrajwal Baniya Cheetri, Programme Director

Our Bachelor's in Hotel Management is affiliated to T r i b h u v a n University and is a reputed p r o g r a m m e .

BHM students have become service-minded specialists for hotels, restaurants and the overall tourism industry. The graduates have developed an entrepreneurial spirit and are able to develop applicable problem solving methods in practical situations. They will be able to process ideas on a theoretical level and apply this knowledge independently and creatively in different situa-tions related to the hotel busi-ness. We have been able to pro-duce TU toppers consistently as fee structure remains pretty affordable. We have a disci-plined and conducive teach-ing-learning environment.

Platinum Management College (PMC)Pradeep Kumar Aryal, Principal

P l a t i n u m M a n a g e m e n t College (PMC) sees teach-i n g - l e a r n i n g process from entirely differ-ent perspective

that devotes more time in prac-tical aspects of learning than theory. BBA at PMC is an exceptional programme affili-ated to Pokhara University. It has a wide coverage of concep-tual inputs and has strong emphasis on practical applica-tions that familiarise students with the overall func-tioning of organisations and their interactions with the total environment within which they operate.

The BBA students of PMC are also associated with social, environmental, entrepreneur, sports and events clubs to enhance their personality and communicating skills.

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Post RePoRt

Nepali students had no option but to travel abroad to pursue degrees offered by foreign univer-sities, until domestic edu-cation institutions start-

ed launching programmes in affiliation with universities across the globe.

The credit to start foreign degrees in Nepal goes to Budhanilkantha School which started Cambridge A Levels in 1985. But it was Islington College that started a British undergraduate programme in 1997. Lord Buddha Education Foundation became the first

college to start Bachelors pro-gramme in affiliation with an Indian university.

The trend of establishing colleges with foreign affilia-tion gained pace in the early 2000s, with a tremendous rise in the number of students fly-ing abroad for higher studies.

Records at the Ministry of Education (MoE) show some 15,000 students travel to around 71 countries across the globe to pursue higher education every year on an average.

According to Pankaj Jalan, chairman of International Education Providers Association of Nepal (IEPAN),

A big draw: Colleges with foreign affiliation

an umbrella organisation of colleges providing interna-tional education at the Bachelor’s and Master’s lev-els, the colleges affiliated to foreign universities are tap-ping the students who want to fly abroad.

The MoE data show 96 aca-demic institutions have acquired permission for offer-ing foreign degrees, with a majority of them running the A Levels programme. The number of colleges offering Bachelor's and Master's pro-grammes also have a signifi-cant presence.

According to the IEPAN, there are around 45 colleges in Nepal offering university edu-cation with foreign affiliation. They are affiliated to educa-tional institutions from the UK, the US, Switzerland, Austria, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and India, and 35 of them are under the associa-tion.

Jalan says globalisation in the academic sector has encouraged college operators to run programmes from glob-ally popular universities, and it became further easier after Nepal became a member of the World Trade Organisation in 2004. "We are offering the same (international) degree in Nepal at affordable fees," he said.

According to the college operators, foreign universi-ties keep a close watch on the performance of the colleges to which they have granted their affiliation. Officials from the universities visit the colleges twice a year to check the qual-ity of the education being offered.

As the qualification of the faculty and the teaching-learn-ing methodology used play a crucial role in determining the quality of the degrees awarded, these universities have set some strict criteria for the teachers appointed.

The teachers should be competent to deliver the knowledge as demanded by the curricula. Therefore, some of the universities even

provide training to the teach-ers. Besides, the affiliated col-leges should have appropriate infrastructure, including labs and libraries, as specified by the respective universities.

According to Suman Shrestha marketing manager at The British College, for-eign-affiliated colleges not only have helped stop Nepali students from going abroad, but also have brought foreign students here. He said there are around a dozen students from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and China studying in the col-lege.

"The most important issue is the students who go abroad return rarely," said Jalan. "But those who graduate here contribute to the nation."

He claimed such colleges are also helping curb capital flight. Currently, around 6,000 students are taking various university programmes in col-leges running with foreign affiliation.

According to Hari Lamsal, spokesperson for the MoE, the number of applications seek-ing to start international degrees in Nepal is increasing by the year. But the govern-ment has stopped granting the permission for now after recent controversies over the international degrees offered in Nepal. The Ministry has also directed the colleges to get affiliation only from accredited foreign universi-ties and asked the students not to get enrolled in colleges without accreditation. Many colleges which were running classes in affiliation with learning centres are now replacing their affiliation.

Currently, around 6,000 students are taking various university programmes in 45

colleges running with foreign affiliation from

different countries

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Kathmandu University-School of Engineering in Dhulikhel also imparts the engineering education on var-ious streams. Besides, Asian Engineering College in Shankhamul, Kathmandu, and Birgunj Institute of Technology Engineering College, among others, pro-vide three-year diploma pro-gramme (sub-engineering) in electrical and mechanical streams. The colleges are affil-iated to the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT).

Engineering: For rewarding and lucrative careerGAURAV THAPA

Engineering has tradition-ally been one of the most sought-after programmes across the globe.

It may not be the easiest area of study, but it contin-

ues to be in demand, as the graduates are more likely to have a rewarding and lucra-tive career. An engineering degree also opens the door for the students to pursue various other technical subjects.

Engineering means designing or developing structures, machines or devel-oping apparatus for perform-ing a work or applying it to conduct a task. It is practical application of the knowledge of pure sciences like physics and chemistry to solve a prob-lem.

Engineering in Nepal was formally introduced in 1972 with the establishment of the Institute of Engineering under Tribhuvan University. The private sector undertook it in 1994 with the establish-ment of the Nepal Engineering College.

As Nepal is striding

towards the path of develop-ment, with mega infrastruc-ture projects in the areas of hydropower, roads and infor-mation technology already being undertaken and several others in the pipeline, the demand for engineers has been increasing by the day.

With IT becoming an inte-gral part of modern business-es globally and amid the trend of business process outsourc-ing, Nepali engineers are not only getting employment within the country, but are also working for big interna-tional companies.

For an instance, Laxmi Khatiwada, an alumnus of the PUSET (Purbanchal University School of Engineering and Technology), is the Chief Financial Officer of Simplify 360 that works for fortune 100 companies of the USA and other parts of world. While, many others have found their place at reputed organisations like Facebook, Google and Wipro, among oth-ers.

In Nepal, there are 39 col-leges that offer engineering courses. Around 30 of them

are based in the Kathmandu valley. The colleges have an annual intake of around 6,000 students. A total of 2,249 seats are available for Civil Engineering, 333 for Architecture, 1,431 for Electronics, and 284 for elec-trical engineering. Similarly, computer engineering has 1,364 seats, while Information

Technology has 114 and envi-ronmental engineering 48 seats.

The Association of Engineering Colleges Nepal is planning to increase the num-ber of seats to accommodate the ever increasing number of aspirants.

Who can study engineer-ing?

In Nepal, a student who has passed Plus Two (Science) or diploma in engineering or any equivalent examinations can study engineering.

What courses are availa-ble?

The Bachelor in Engineering has multiple dis-ciplines. One needs to identify own career interest and

choose the disciplines. There are various specialisations like civil, architecture, mechanical, electrical, elec-tronics and telecommunica-tions, computer science, industrial, Geomatics, materi-al, structural, environmental, transportation, water resourc-es and geotechnical and sur-veying. A few colleges have

proposed to launch Aeronautical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Architecture.

Where to study?There are four universities

in Nepal offering engineering prog rammes—Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University, Pokhara

University and Purbhanchal University. They offer their programmes through various colleges across the country.

Course durationGenerally, an engineering

course is of four years (eight semesters). However, the Bachelors in Architecture runs for up to five years (10 semesters).

CosTThe fees may vary, from Rs700,000 to Rs750,000, depending on the colleges.ColleGes AffiliATed To TRibHUVAn UniVeRsiTyn Pulchowk Campus, Lalitpurn Thapathali Campus, Kathmandun Eastern Region Campus, Dharann Western Region Campus, Pokhara.n Kantipur Engineering College, Dhapakhel, Lalitpurn Kathmandu Engineering College, Kalimati, Kathmandun National Engineering College, Talchikhel , Lalitpurn Advanced College of Engineering and Management, Kupondole, Lalitpurn Himalaya College of Engineering, Shankhamul, Lalitpurn Kathford College of Engineering and Management, Balkumari, Lalitpurn Sagarmatha Engineering College, Sanepa, Lalitpurn Lalitpur Engineering College, Chakupat, Lalitpurn Janakpur Engineering College, Jagati, Bhaktapurn Kwopa College of Engineering, Libali, BhakthapurColleGes AffiliATed To PURbAnCHAl UniVeRsiTyn Purbanchal University School of Engineering & Technology (PUSET), Biratnagarn Acme Engineering College, Sitapaila, Kathmandun College of Information Technology & Engineering, Subhidhanagar, Kathmandun Kantipur City College, Bhaktapurn Khwopa Engineering College, Bhaktapurn White House Institute of Science and Technology, Khumaltar, Lalitpurn Aryan School of Engineering, Old Baneshworn Central Engineering College, Janakpurn College of Biomedical Engineering & Applied Sciences, Bishalnagar, KathmanduColleGes AffiliATed To PokHARA UniVeRsiTyn Cosmos College of Management and Technology, Lalitpurn Everest Engineering & Management College, Sitapaila, Kathmandun National Academy of Science & Technology, Kailalin Nepal College of Information Technology, Lalitpurn Nepal Engineering College, Bhaktapurn Pokhara Engineering College, Pokharan Oxford College of Engineering & Management, Nawalparasin Lumbini Engineering College, Butwaln Rapti Engineering College, Dangn United Technical College, Bharatpurn Pokhara University School of Engineering, Pokhara

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