Master in Business and Economics (MBE) is a post-graduate program of Kathmandu University provides understanding of micro and macroeconomics, as well as quantitative tools and applicable environmental economic principles. It provides students with practical and theoretical economic knowledge, as well as management education, to assist them in making critical assessments of national and international policies, as well as changes in government structure and laws.
The program equips students with the necessary abilities for understanding financial markets, anticipating financial outcomes, and calculating risks. The program is ideal for students with a strong interest in national and international economic issues and the ability to collect, evaluate, and portray huge amounts of data.
A master's degree in business and economics combines the fields of business administration and economics. It is a comprehensive education that aids in the discovery of economic processes and mechanisms as part of a larger picture. These courses cover the most significant components of both subjects, and you'll learn about economic processes from the standpoint of firms as well as from a macrosocial perspective.
Nepali and Non-Nepali nationals with a Bachelor's degree in economics/business, science engineering or equivalent of at least three years' duration or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 50 percent in aggregate or 2.0 CGPA on a scale of 4 from universitties recognized by Kathmandu University.
An undergraduate student who has completed qualifying educational level but is waiting final result may apply on provisional basis, provided s/he has already appeared in the last semester or final annual examination of the program and passed all the previous year/semester courses with required minimum grade/percent.
A Master of Business Economics (MBE) degree can lead to a variety of job opportunities, including:
MBE programs combine business, economics, and quantitative methods. They can prepare students for careers in: Professional management and Advanced business and economics study.
Program Structure
The program is structured as below:
The total credit load for Master in Business and Economics Program is 66.
Delivery Modality
The Program will be delivered in four semesters during a period of two years with customized courses in business and economics. A candidate is also required to complete a dissertation at the end of last term. The Program is to be completed within a maximum of four-year period from the date of admission to qualify for the “Master in Business and Economics” degree.
Grading Mode
In each course, student will be evaluated on a 4-point scale as follows:
Grade
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
F
Grade Point
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
0
The grades indicate the quality of a student's performance as follows:
Apart from the letter grades mentioned above, the following letter grades can also be awarded as
'W' indicates that a student has officially withdrawn from a course without grade or penalty. During the regular semester, a student seeking to withdraw from a course must do so before the final examination with the permission of the concerned faculty member. 'W' may not be processed after the final examination. 'NC' indicates that a student has officially attended a course till the end and completed it successfully but for which no credit will be given. A student can take a non-credit course only in addition to the credit hours required for the fulfillment of an MS-BE degree. 'IN' indicates that a student has not completed all the assignments required in the particular course.
1. Foundation Courses (F)
Laying the groundwork in economics, management, and mathematics:
2. Core Courses in Business (B)
Core concepts in finance, HR, marketing, and legal frameworks:
3. Integrative Courses (I)
Focusing on industrial, game theory, and statistical methods for decision-making:
4. Core Courses in Economics (E)
Advanced economics and econometric skills for specialization:
5. Specialization Courses
Students select one of the following areas of concentration, completing 4 courses (12 Credits) and a Comprehensive Academic Dissertation (3 Credits):
Concentration 1: Money and Finance
Concentration 2: International Business, Trade, and Investment
Concentration 3: Project Management
Concentration 4: Advanced Quantitative Methods
Total Program Credits:
Admission process starts in December every year for the Spring Semester as 1st semester in the Program. Under the discretion of the Dean, the School can alter the admission process and calendar to start it from Fall Semester if the admission process in December is not feasible. Selection of a candidate is made using process adopted for MBA degree - which involves selection in KUMAT exam first, followed by an analytical writing test and interview. The selection process can be modified as deemed necessary by the Admission and Examination Committee of the School.
Document Submission Checklist
SLC or Equivalent Certification
Intermediate level or 10 Plus Two Certification
Bachelor Level Certificate
(For provisional application)
Master level Certification (If applicable only)