Course Overview

The world is changing, and it is changing for good. We have more resources than ever. With that, we are marching on to newer horizons of technology and, likewise, business. The market today is nothing like it was a couple of decades ago. At AITM, we believe studying the market, or learning about business might even be one of the greatest knowledge one can acquire in today’s time, therefore, offer you one of the best degrees of MBA available in Nepal. 

The International Masters in Business Administration (IMBA) is the course that will prepare you for tomorrow that is led by creative thinkers; the ones who can adapt to changing needs of our civilization as a whole. We train you to be the global manager of tomorrow. It thoroughly examines the nature and effects of the changes in the business environment and gives you the knowledge and outlook necessary to be able to take your stand in a volatile and unpredictable setting. 

This course, offered by AITM, is validated by the prestigious Birmingham City University in Birmingham, England. Birmingham City University traces its history back to 1843. After gaining university status in 1992, it has provided the best education in faculties from Arts and Business, all the way to Sciences. The university is home to nearly 24,000 students from over 80 countries. The university ranks in the 30th top universities in the UK universities and 601st in the world ranking by Times Higher Education Ranking. 

The research-based study is our fundamental priority which personalizes our students’ experiences and broadens their cognitive skills for analytical findings and interpretations. The academic overall success is further accomplished in close connection with the Nepal Education Foundation-Consortium of Colleges (NEF-CCN) which governs a corporate role in this enlightening mission. Our curriculum is further strengthened and streamlined through the close bonds that we maintain with industry leaders. Our student's learning is enriched in the field through real-world projects conducted in association with industry professionals. School of Management frequently calls industry experts for guest lectures, assessments and job interviews. We feel a sense of accomplishment when we hear from the corporate houses that our students are able to delight their valuable customers in terms of both production and services. Among our alumni are the ones involved in operating their own outlets in Nepal and abroad. 

What to expect?

This number 1 ranked MBA degree in Nepal combines academic quality with practical expertise to address the needs of modern multinational businesses and will give you the marketable skills you need to succeed at a strategic level in a variety of industries and nations, one of the reasons the course is called “International”. The course will aid in the development of general communication and interpersonal skills while placing a strong emphasis on employability and improving employability skills.

We promise to provide you with the analytical skills that employers throughout the world are looking for that will help you prevail under any circumstances. We very well believe that strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and entrepreneurial mentality are what everyone is seeking in today’s times. With highly motivated resource persons and experts from the market, we bring the said skills to your plate.

In the words of Birmingham City University, once you enrol for the course of International MBA, 

“You become part of the international community while on the course, as you will study with students from different parts of the globe. Through our links with industry, the learning experience takes you from the classroom to the factory floor, through sponsored study/field trips to companies in the region. With our organised internship course, you have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience while you study.” 

Once a part of the AITM, with one of the most affordable MBA fee structures in Nepal, you will be presented with numerous opportunities to learn. The following are the activities outside your classroom that we believe are crucial for the development of our students:

1. Community Based Learning
   
   
2. Industry Connect
   
   
3. Research Centre
   
   
4. Incubation Centre
   
   
5. Industry Certified Additional Courses
   
   
6. Leadership Development Centre
   
   
7. Dedicated Placement Cell
   
   
8. OnCampus Toastmasters Club
   
   
9. Hult Prize OnCampus Programme, and many more….
   
   

Eligibility

While IMBA is a great course for your requirements, there are certain points you need to tick to ensure your eligibility for MBA in Nepal and AITM. The following are the said criteria:

1. You need to have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a university recognized by TU.
   
   
2. Minimum CGPA of 2.2 or 50% or an equivalent grade in the said Bachelor’s Degree.
   

Once the eligibility is confirmed, the student shall present the following documents for admission (in the order in which they appear):

1. Application Form
   
   
2. Admission Fees
   
   
3. Academic Records:
   
   
   1. Secondary and Higher Secondary School’s Certificates
      
      
   2. Certificate(s) of Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualifications of graduate studies with respective Grade Reports
      
      
   3. Character Certificates
      
      
4. Statement Of Purpose
   
   
5. English Language Test Certificate
   
   
6. Citizenship (English Translation Copy)
   
   
7. Passport Size Photos
   
   

Is an MBA right for me? 

MBA presents not only the way you analyse the ventures that exist but invents new light to every possible sector that involves economics (which is to say, every sector that involves financial transactions). So naturally, if you have an aptitude for managing money and want to build your career on leadership or a startup then MBA is definitely for you. However, you would want a more convincing explanation than basing such a big decision in your life on just a hunch. The following section aims to just do that for you.

MBA is less about the principles and theories you study and more about what you learn practically. It is more about developing skills that matter. Soft skills such as 

• Leadership (by managing a team of employees or a program), 
  
  
• Budgeting (by planning, forecasting and learning how to maintain profits for your company), 
  
  
• Data Analysis (by analysing reports and interpreting analytical results) 
  
  

and much more can be enforced in you by choosing this field of study. Adding to it, you get to expand your network of people. Everyone pursuing the degree of MBA is generally involved in one business or another, thereby giving you plenty to expand your network in a favourable way. 

Finally, let's address the elephant in the room – job prospects. I mean, every company, from Apple or Google to the local consultancy that you see down the street probably has at least one MBA graduate working for them. 

There is arguably any other specialisation that provides as much flexibility in work life as MBA does. The list below shows a brief look at the probable fields that you can dwell in after having completed your degree: 

1. Sales and Marketing
   
   
2. Finance
   
   
3. Human Resources (HR)
   
   
4. IT and Systems
   
   
5. International Business
   
   
6. Operations
   
   
7. Healthcare and Hospital
   
   
8. Retail
   
   
9. Supply Chain
   
   
10. Entrepreneurship
    
    
11. Business Analytics
    

The list of possible positions you might be offered after graduating would be something like 

1. Brand Manager
   
   
2. Marketing Manager
   
   
3. Market Research Analyst
   
   
4. Financial Manager/Analyst
   
   
5. Credit Analyst
   
   
6. Accounting Manager
   
   
7. Human Resource Manager
   
   
8. Logistics Manager
   
   
9. Inventory Control Manager
   
   
10. Project Managers
    
    
11. System Manager
    
    
12. Data Processing Manager
    
    
13. Business Analyst, and so much more. 
    
    

The list just goes on and on and I don’t want to bore you more. The verdict is that an MBA nearly guarantees you a job that will pay you well, much better than other sectors do. A 2021 study from the Forté Foundation found that the average salary for MBA graduates up to two years after graduating was between US$133,511 and US$144,956. That is to say that the salary of an MBA in Nepal and abroad is much higher than any other field in the long run. 

So you see, MBA provides a way for you to excel in whatever you do while you make good money.

The bottom line is that if you want to get a degree in MBA and are being held back by doubts regarding your career, jump right to it and if you are unsure about your desires, reevaluate them and weigh the options. 

The Curriculum

The curriculum is designed and validated by Birmingham City University so that it covers a wide range of learning outcomes and prepares the students for every challenge they might face. As provided by the University, the following are the Course Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge

Understanding and Skills

For the completion of this course, a student must successfully complete all the following core modules (totalling 180 credits):

For evaluation of students, we employ the following model, distributed in weight as follows:

Why AITM?

AITM stands proud among the top MBA colleges in Nepal. Even so, it is always hard to give reasons as to why someone should do one thing over the other. People have their preferences and biases. However, the decisions, no matter what the biases and preferences contribute to, should be made considering all the pros and cons of the respective choice. 

AITM, one of the top 10 management colleges in Nepal, is managed by experts in education and other fields with more than three decades of track record. With great instructors, top-notch infrastructure, and cutting-edge amenities, AITM has some of the best facilities in the nation. By collaborating with Birmingham City University in the UK, IMI University Center in Switzerland, and other internationally renowned academic institutions, AITM hopes to be a positive change agent for the country, the region, and the world. By doing so, it will be able to benefit from their extensive experience and demonstrated success in working in multinational and multicultural academic settings. The primary goal of providing international programmes in Nepal is to transform Nepalese higher education institutions into exceptional centres of learning, outfitted to support top-notch instruction, scholarship, and research, and to produce enlightened citizens with steadfast moral and ethical values. In order to offer worldwide academic programmes that may draw not just students from within the nation but also from Asia and beyond, AITM is forming strategic collaborations with respected academic institutions in Asia and beyond.

While that is what AITM believes in and has been doing, there have been several program-specific details that serve as an incentive to the students pursuing an MBA degree.

Credit Transfer

If you have been the kind of person, frustrated with the kind of education you are currently getting in Nepal, we have you covered. Let's face it, foreign education is expensive. It takes a toll on the economy of your family, and clearly, as responsible children, you would like to minimise that. Compared to that, the cost of an MBA in Nepal is much less.

AITM brings you the best-in-class syllabus and a rewarding degree from a trusted foreign university, right at your doorstep. In addition, if you still want to experience their education, right at their place, then we even have a provision for an Exchange Program. We believe the program is bound to enable our students to thrive with newer challenges in a newer environment. Not only that, bringing in students from overseas as a part of the said program will allow the students here to experience and look at things from a newer perspective.

As an AITM student, you can opt-in for an exchange program through which you will be able to transfer your credit and continue your studies at Birmingham City University for the remaining part of your degree.

AITM Industry Connect Model

Nepal has been seeing some serious employment deficits in recent years. We are producing a large number of human resources each year only for them to be frustrated due to unemployment. This has rendered people to believe incompetence lies in them which has led to problems such as brain drain and even mental health problems. 

As a solution, AITM has brought in a new initiative known as the AITM Industry Connect Model, which has not yet been implemented in any MBA government or private college in Nepal. This initiative looks to bridge the gap between the academic and the corporate sectors by providing the students with the necessary skills along with education thereby preparing industry-ready graduates. 

Training and Events

Should you choose to spend the days of your graduate degree at AITM, we assure you that will not be limited only to classrooms. As we have repeatedly stated that we believe in redying students for life rather than exams, we have curated training packages and events that you will have access to once you are a student at AITM.  

We have a team always willing to cater to your start-up ideas and take them to the market. Hult Prize, for instance, is one of the platforms available at AITM which contributes to the said cause. Adding to it, the world has been small and communication skills are needed now more than ever – the skill of Public Speaking is needed now more than ever. Be it presenting your thoughts, selling your service, or speaking in front of the mass, the skill of speaking always propels you forward. With sessions in the format of internationally acclaimed Toastmasters, AITM gives you the platform to explore the speaker within yourself and develop your personality so that you can be relevant in any place you go.

As an initiative to bring out the best in students, and to ensure that our students remain mentally healthy so that they can bring out their best, we regularly organise motivation programs.

Also, feeling the need for different skills relevant to the current times, AITM has begun an initiative with the name of AITM Skill Academy, which aims to guide students to find their passion and develop the same skill.

Global Industry Certifications

Coming to this point, we have seen many changes embraced by industry experts. Specialising in a single field doesn’t fare well in today’s time. To ensure that we do not leave any tiles unturned in giving our students the best education in terms of every possible aspect, we have brought certificate courses that will be delivered by the industry practitioners themselves. We believe these certification courses will enable students in developing the skills that they precisely want and aid in refreshing the college curriculum, all while enhancing the employment prospects of the students. 

Currently, we are providing five courses that our students can get certified in.

1. Blockchain Foundations
   
   
2. IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
   
   
3. Cyber Security
   
   
4. Financial Modeling and Valuation
   
   
5. Data Visualization (using Power BI and Tableau)
   
   

Note that these courses with certifications do not require any additional fees and are provided by AITM College free of cost. 

ECA at AITM

The AITM sponsors numerous events all throughout the year to engage students and their intellectuals on various levels. Football, futsal, basketball, and other indoor game competitions are just a few of the sporting activities we host. Sports are a great way to decompress from daily stress and socialise, so we think that participating in these activities will help students get to know one another better while also improving their health. Our competitions are usually accompanied by awards for the winners to encourage participation and foster a spirit of sportsmanship. To teach the management of such events, we involve our students as organisers through the student-led Sports Club as well.

Prom Nights and the Welcome and Farewell programs are other yearly events to keep an eye out for. Additionally, the college hosts a number of intercollegiate art competitions as well as other cultural events.
AITM has established official relationships with various business houses both inside and beyond the Kathmandu valley in order to give the students the opportunity to visit companies and regions recognised for innovative business methods.

In conclusion…

MBA, at AITM, is a combination of the study of accounting, management, finance, marketing, and business law while equally focusing on leadership, planning, business strategy, organisational behaviour, and the more human sides of running a large or small business. Choosing what to study is surely a subjective choice, but if MBA is what your heart is struck on, or what you feel like you need, AITM is certainly the institution that gives you the best MBA education there is in the nation. We are beyond elated to welcome you to be a part of our family.

Still not convinced? Visit us at AITM, Khumaltar Heights Satdobato, Lalitpur, or reach us out at 9849449503 so that we can discuss what’s on your mind.