About This Program
BBA-Finance program is designed to provide specialized knowledge and skills in the finance, banking and insurance sectors, essential for a successful career in these fields. This program is appropriate for those interested in the finance, banking and insurance sectors as it focuses on the latest industry trends and practices.
Curricular Structure
The BBA-Finance is a four-year program structured in eight semesters. A student needs to complete 120 credit hours of coursework, project work, and internship for graduation. Besides lectures, the classes are facilitated by case studies, group discussions, project assignments, field visits, class presentations, and other pedagogies. To develop communication and interpersonal skills, students are emphasized to participate in class activities, group discussions, and individual presentations.
Semester I |
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Course Code |
Subject |
Credit Hours |
ENG 110 |
English |
3 |
MTH 110 |
Basic Mathematics |
3 |
ICT 110 |
IT for Business |
3 |
BHS 110 |
Behavioral Science |
3 |
MGT 111 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
PRC 110 |
Software Skills Practicum |
1 |
Semester II |
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Course Code |
Subject |
Credit Hours |
BUC 201 |
Business Communication |
3 |
MTH 111 |
Business Mathematics |
3 |
ECO 110 |
Introduction to Microeconomics |
3 |
MGT 112 |
Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior |
3 |
ACC 110 |
Financial Accounting |
3 |
PRC 111 |
Soft Skills Practicum |
1 |
Semester III |
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Course Code |
Subject |
Credit Hours |
STT 110 |
Business Statistics |
3 |
ECO 111 |
Introduction to Macroeconomics |
3 |
ACC 111 |
Cost and Management Accounting |
3 |
FIN 110 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
MKT 110 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
PRC 112 |
Digital Marketing Practicum |
1 |
Semester IV |
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Course Code |
Subject |
Credit Hours |
STT 111 |
Data Analysis and Modeling |
3 |
MGT 116 |
Fundamentals of Operations Management |
3 |
RCH 110 |
Business Research Methods |
3 |
MIS 110 |
Management Information System |
3 |
FIN 111 |
Introduction to Financial Management |
3 |
PRC 114 |
Academic Writing |
1 |
Semester V |
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Course Code |
Subject |
Credit Hours |
FIN 352 |
Corporate Finance |
3 |
FIN 437 |
Financial Institutions and Market |
3 |
MIS 111 |
Essentials of e-Business |
3 |
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Concentration I |
3 |
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Concentration II |
3 |
PRC 113 |
Fintech Practicum |
1 |
Semester VI |
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Course Code |
Subject |
Credit Hours |
MGT 115 |
Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
3 |
FIN 440 |
Fundamentals of Investment Management |
3 |
PRJ 110 |
Project Work |
3 |
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Concentration II |
3 |
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Concentration IV |
3 |
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Elective I |
3 |
Semester VII |
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Course Code |
Subject |
Credit Hours |
MGT 119 |
Strategic Management |
3 |
MGT 120 |
Business Environment |
3 |
LAW 211 |
Financial Law |
3 |
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Concentration V |
3 |
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Elective II |
3 |
PRJ 112 |
Community Engagement Project |
1 |
Semester VIII |
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Course Code |
Subject |
Credit Hours |
INT 110 |
Internship |
6 |
Admission Eligibility Criteria and Scholarship
Interested Candidates in BBA-Finance programs can apply after fulfilling the following eligibility criteria:
- Minimum 12 years of formal schooling
- CGPA of 1.8 (on a 4.0-point scale) or 45 percent grades (minimum Grade ‘D’ on individual subjects) in any +2 stream
- Admission tests and interviews.
Document Requirements
- Copies of all Academic Transcripts (SEE/SLC onward)
- Copies of all Character Certificates (SEE/SLC onward)
- Original Migration Certificate of Last Degree
- Copy of the Equivalent Certificate (If any Academic Degree froma Foreign University)
- Copy of Citizenship
- Two Copies of Recent Passport Size Photographs
Scholarships
Scholarships are granted for deserving students based on CGPA of NEB exam and Apollo Entrance Performance.
Evaluation System
Apollo International College follows Pokhara University’s evaluation system to measure students’ academic performance. The system is as follows:
Internal Evaluation
Fifty percent (50%) weightage is given to internal evaluation. Internal evaluation will be conducted by the concerned college faculty members.
External Evaluation (Semester End Examination)
Fifty percent (50%) weightage is given to external evaluation. The semester-end examination is conducted by office of the controller of examination, Pokhara University.
Grading System
Pokhara University follows a four-point letter grade system. The letter grades awarded to students will be as follows:
Grade | Grade Point | Description |
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A | 4.0 | Excellent |
A- | 3.7 | |
B+ | 3.3 | |
B | 3.0 | Good |
B- | 2.7 | |
C+ | 2.3 | |
C | 2.0 | Satisfactory |
C- | 1.7 | |
D+ | 1.3 | |
D | 1.0 | Minimum Requirement |
F | 0 | Fail |
Professional and Employability Skills Development Training
Apollo has a plan of noncredit courses for the students’ professional and employability skills development. Non-credit courses are intended for students who want to gain general knowledge, learn a new skill, upgrade existing skills, and enrich their understanding of various topics.
- Personality Development Training
- Basic Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Training
- Case Analysis
- Basic Accounting Manual Training
- Communication Etiquette in the Workplace
- Yoga/ Meditation
- Professional Accounting Training (VAT, Tax, Tax Return, ETDS, etc.)
- Digital Marketing Practicum
- Career in the Banking Industry
- Socio-Cultural field visit
- Insurance Agent Training
- Work-life Balance
- Basic Professional Banking Training
- Stock Market Training (Primary & Secondary) and Investment Strategy
- Career in NGO/INGO Sector
- Industrial Visit
- Business Plan Development Training (Strat-up)
- Research Proposal Writing Training
- Data Analysis Using Excel and SPSS Software Training
- Career in the Insurance Industry
- Job Application, CV Writing, and Email Etiquette
- Job Placement Mock Test Interview
- Company Registration and Operational Training
- Contemporary Issues in Business Environment
- Orientation on Internship Report Writing