BBA 6th Sem.

Syllabus
MIS 201 Introduction to Management Information System
(BBA 6thSemester)
Course Objectives
The course will introduce students to get a comprehensive knowledge and understanding on why information
systems are so important today for business and management, evaluate the role of the major types of
information systems in a business environment and their relationship to each other, assess the impact of the
Internet and Internet technology on business electronic commerce and electronic business.
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to information systems for business and management. It is designed to
familiarize students with organizational and managerial foundations of systems, the technical foundation for
understanding information systems, the role of information systems in enhancing business processes and
management decision making across the enterprise, and the process of building and managing systems in
organizations. The course will focus on topics such as Internet and Internet technology, the Electronic Business
and Electronic Commerce, the Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, the Enterprise Applications. The
course will provide students with information systems knowledge that is essential for creating successful and
competitive firms.
Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
▪ understand the basic concepts and technologies used in the field of management information systems;
▪ have the knowledge of the different types of management information systems;
▪ understand the processes of developing and implementing information systems;
▪ understand the role of information systems in organizations, the strategic management processes, and
the implications for the management;
▪ develop an understanding of how various information systems work together to accomplish the
information objectives of an organization;
▪ learn about the importance of managing organizational change associated with information systems
implementation.
Course Contents
Unit I: Computer System 6 hours
Introduction to computer technology, Computer System Concepts, Types of Computer Systems, Computer
System Concepts, Memory (Primary Storage, Secondary Storage, Cache), CPU- Central Processing Unit,
Hardware (Input Devices, Output Devices), Software and its Classification, Types of Computer System.

Unit II: Foundation of Information System 11hours

Data, Data processing, Information, Information System, Characteristics of Information System, Need of
Information Systems in Business, Fundamental Resources of Information System, Potential Risks of
Information System, Types of Information System (TPS, MIS, DSS, ESS) Definition, Objectives of MIS,
Characteristics, Applications of MIS, Benefits and Limitations of MIS, Approaches of MIS Development,
Implementations of MIS, Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and its Stages, Success and Failure of MIS.

Unit III: Telecommunication and Network 5 hours

Networking the Enterprise, The Concept of a Network, The Business Value of Telecommunications Networks,
Types of Telecommunications Networks, Telecommunications Media, Network Topologies, Trends in
Telecommunications.
Unit IV: Data Resource Management and DSS 12 hours
Fundamental Data Concepts, Database structures, Database Development Types of Databases, Technical
Foundation of Database Management, Data warehouses and Data Mining, Decision Support in Business,
Decision Structures, Decision Support Trends Decision Support Systems, Online Analytical Processing, Using
Decision Support Systems. Practical: Microsoft Access, Database Design, Creating New Database, Setting up
Tables, Form and Report Design.

UnitV: Business Applications 8 hours

E-business systems, Customer Relationship Management Customer Relationship Management CRM, Three
Phases of CRM, Benefits and Challenges of CRM, Trends in CRM, Enterprise Resource Planning Enterprise
Resource Planning ERP Benefits and Challenges of ERP, Trends in ERP Supply Chain Management SCM,
Roles of SCM, Benefits and Challenges of SCM, Trends in SCM,
E-commerce Systems E-Commerce and its scope, Essential e-Commerce Processes, Electronic Payment
Processes

Unit VI: Functional Applications of Hospitality Information System 6 hours

Introduction to Hospitality Information System, Characteristics of Hospitality Information System, Computer
Reservation System (CRS), Global Distribution System (GDS), Property Management Systems (PMS), Point of
Sales Systems (POS)

References
1. O’Brien, J. A, Marakas, G. M. Management Information Systems McGraw Hill, New Work
2. Kenneth, C. L. Jane P. L Management Information Systems Pearson Education, New Jersey
3. Tesone, D. F. Hospitality Information System & E-commerce John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey

LAW 291 Legal Aspects of Business and Technology

(BBA: 6th Semester)
Course Objectives
This course provides an introduction to Nepalese law, with a particular emphasis on those aspects of the law
that impact most upon business and technology. It is designed for students with no legal background and serves
as an introduction to legal concepts. An important aim of this course is to place business and technology in their
proper and prominent legal context. The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both
personally and professionally in an information-based society.

Course Description
The course is broken up into three distinct sections. In the first part, the concept of legal environment, sources
of business laws, and the format, structure and operating practicality of the court systems in Nepal will be
discussed. The second part deals with contracts, sale of goods, agency, different forms (types) of doing
business, areas of regulatory relationship, and arbitration laws. The final sections are an overview of different
types of laws relating to business and technology.

Course Outcomes
After studying this course, students should be able to:
▪ Explain the concept of legal environment and the court system in Nepal;
▪ Have an understanding of the basic legal principles and concepts;
▪ Discuss the role and development of the legal aspects for business and technology under the Nepalese
legal system;
▪ Describe the impact of major areas of law on business operations, particularly where technology is
concerned;
▪ Explain the legal and regulatory compliances in the context of Nepalese business;
▪ Discuss the provisions of Nepalese laws and regulations relating to information technology/ intellectual
property.

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Course Contents

Unit I: Basics of Legal Environment and Court System 6 hours

Concept and importance of legal environment; Nature, types and sources of law; Meaning and sources of
business law in Nepal; The court system - structure, powers, organization and jurisdiction of the court systems;
Civil procedures in Nepal; Provisions of the Nepalese Constitution pertaining to business; Changing
dimensions of legal environment in Nepal

Unit II: Nepalese Contract Law 8 hours

Concept of contract; Valid, void and voidable contracts; Essentials of a valid contract; Offer and acceptance;
Consideration; Free consent; Contingent contract; Performance of contract; Termination of contract; Breach of
contract and remedies; Meaning of bailment and pledge; Rights and duties of bailor/bailee and pledger/pledge;
Pledge by non-owner; Finder of lost goods; Discharge of liability; Contract of indemnity and guarantee; Rights
and duties of surety.

Unit III: Sale of Goods 4 hours

Meaning and feature of the contract of sale of goods; Types of goods; Conditions and warranties; Transfer of
ownership; Unpaid seller; Suits of breach of the contract; Performance of the contract of sale of goods.

Unit IV: Agency and Business Organization 10 hours

Law of agency: Creation and modes of agency – Classification of Agents – Relation of Principal and Agent –
Rights and duties of agents, sub-agents, principal, substitute agent; Relation of Principal with Third Party –
Personal liability of Agent – Termination of Agency; Classification of companies; Formation and incorporation,
registration, memorandum and articles of association, prospectus, shares and share capital, borrowing powers -
debentures, board of directors and board meetings, minutes and resolution, auditing, dissolution, winding up,
liquidation; Arbitration - powers of arbitrator, duties of arbitrator, revocation of arbitrator's authority .

Unit V: Legal and Regularity Compliance 5 hours

Industrial Enterprises Act, Financial Institutions Act, Legal provisions relating to negotiable instruments, Right
to Information Act; Consumer Protection Act. Introduction and major provision of Nepalese labor, Anti-Money
Laundering Laws.

Unit VI: Laws Relating to Information Technology/Intellectual Property 12 hours

Trade-Related Aspects of Property/Intellectual Property - Definition, scope and importance of intellectual
property; Types of intellectual property, e.g patent, design, trade mark, industrial design, layout design,
integrated circuit; Existing laws on intellectual property in Nepal; WTO's Treaty on Trade-Related Aspects of
Intellectual Properties; Agreement relating to transfer of technology (supervisory mechanism-licensing and
franchising), royalties and compliance of laws; Existing law on cyber law - Electronic Transactions (Digital
Signature Attestation) Act, 2063 (especially on the crime and punishment); Nepal Telecommunication Act,
2045; Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act, 2049.

Basic Texts
1. Wagle, R. and Pant, K. B. Legal Environment of Business in Nepal, Ratna Pustak Bhandar.
2. Kalika, S. N. Business Law, Buddha Academic Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
3. Albuquerque, D. Legal Aspects of Business. Oxford University Press, New Delhi.

References
1. Singh, Y. Cyber Laws, Universal Law Publishing Co., New Delhi.
2. Related Nepal Acts and Regulations
3. WTO. A Final Act on the Embodiment of WTO, WTO publications, Geneva.

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 MGT 212 Business and Society
(BBA: 6th Semester)
Course Objectives
The main objective of this course is to familiarize students with the various concepts and components of
business and society relationship. It mainly emphasizes on imparting the knowledge and skills to students on the
fundamentals of business and society relationship, corporate social responsibility, business ethics, and corporate
governance in order to prepare future responsible business leaders aimed at creating value for both business and
society. The intent of the course is therefore to help students gain a better understanding of the interplay among
business, governments and society with particular paying particular attention to how firms manage those
relationships.
Course Description
Businesses in Nepal today face greater public scrutiny and demands to act in an ethical and socially responsible
manner. This course will evaluate these developments and consider their implications for organizational
strategy and managerial practice. The course begins with investigations of corporate social responsibility and
the ethical dimensions of management actions and decision-making processes. Attention is given to
perspectives on roles of the firm that lead to governance mechanisms and operating policies that encourage
ethical conduct, serve stakeholders, and support long-term corporate sustainability.
Course Outcomes
After completion of the course, students should be able to:
▪ Discuss the concepts and key debates in business and society;
▪ Demonstrate understanding of the definition of ethics and the importance and role ethical behavior
serves in the business world today;
▪ Identify various ethical issues that occur in the workplace;
▪ Evaluate the concept of corporate social responsibility, and identify the components relevant to social
responsibility of business;
▪ Recognize and appreciate the importance and impact of organizational decisions on society;
▪ Identify and describe the roles and rights of stakeholders, and value the shareholder and stakeholder
rights and responsibilities;
▪ Adopt the appropriate mechanism for effective governance;
▪ Adhere to sound principles of direction and management, and implement best practices on corporate
management.
Course Contents
Unit I: Business and Society Relationship 6 hours
Concept of business and society; Relationship between business and society - A systems perspective; Forces
shaping business and society relationship; Changing societal expectations - growing emphasis on ethical values;
The changing workplace - external factors influencing the workplace, government intervention, women at work;
Corporate efforts to promote diversity.
Unit II : Fundamentals of Corporate Social Responsibility 8 hours
Concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR); Basic elements of social responsibility; Benefits of CSR to
business and society; Historical evolution of CSR; Drivers of CSR; Theories of CSR - shareholder value theory
and stakeholder theory; Concept of corporate citizenship and corporate social performance.
Unit III: Business and its Stakeholders 8 hours
Concept; Types of stakeholders; Stakeholder analysis - stakeholder interests, stakeholder power, and
stakeholder coalitions; Stakeholder activism; Managing key stakeholder issues - CSR in the marketplace, CSR
in the workplace, CSR in the community, and CSR in the ecological environment; Making trade-offs; Creating
a win-win situation between business and society.
Unit IV: Business Ethics 8 hours
Concept of business ethics; Causes and consequences of ethical problems; Core elements of ethical character;
Making ethics work in organizations - top management commitment and involvement, codes of ethics,
principle-based international standards; Ethics training programs - encouraging ethical behavior, ethics audits,
corporate ethics awards; Whistle blowing; Impact of ethics on business and society.
Unit V: Corporate Governance 6 hours
Concept, scope and significance of corporate governance; Theories governing corporate governance - Agency
theory, transaction cost economics, stewardship theory; Governance of corporate entities; Challenges for good
corporate governance; Impact of governance on business, society and the economy.

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Unit VI: CSR, Business Ethics and Corporate Governance Issues in Nepal 6 hours
Management and status of CSR in Nepal; The role of Government in promoting CSR in Nepal; Legal
provisions governing CSR in Nepal; Ethical business practices and issues in Nepal; Corporate governance
system in Nepalese organizations; Suggestions for improving existing ethical practices and corporate
governance system in Nepal.

Basic Texts
1. Lawrence, A. T. and Weber, J. Business and Society: Stakeholders, Ethics, Public Policy. Tata McGraw
Hill, New Delhi.
2. Tricker, B. Corporate Governance: Principles, Policies and Practices. Oxford University Press, New
Delhi.

References
1. Mallin, C. A. Corporate Governance. Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
2. Steiner, J. F., and Steiner, G. A. Business, Government, and Society: A Managerial Perspective: Text
and Cases. Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
3. Carroll, A. B., and Buchholtz, A. K. Business S society: Ethics, Sustainability, and Stakeholder
Management. Cengage Learning, New Delhi.
4. Blowfield, M., and Murray, A. Corporate Responsibility: A Critical Introduction. Oxford University
Press, New Delhi.
5. Chatterji, M. Corporate Social Responsibility. Oxford University Press, Delhi.
6. Francis, R. D., and Mishra, M. Business Ethics: An Indian Perspective. Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
7. SAWTEE and ECCA. A study on status of corporate social responsibility in Nepal. Kathmandu, Nepal:
Author.
8. National Business Initiative. Ethical business practice in Nepal. Kathmandu, Nepal.
9. Various legal regulations governing CSR in Nepal.

PRJ 491 Project Work

Students are required to do an independent capstone project that involves fieldwork and its empirical analysis.
At the end, students are required to prepare a report of their project work in the prescribed format and submit to
the authorized person/body. The objective of this project work is to develop students’ skills in research,
particularly in areas of data collection, processing, analysis, and report writing. These reports will be evaluated
by the concerned authority.

This assignment specifically aims to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for conduct of individual
research at a level which will make a distinct contribution to knowledge. Students are expected to demonstrate
the use of appropriate research, methodology, and written skills through the preparation and presentation of
their investigation.

Through this PW, students gain a new perspective into the real world. It is also an excellent networking
platform for students to get acquainted with people from different organizations, business backgrounds, skills,
expertise, etc. This will improve the student’s networking skills and also expand their networking group.
Specifically, the objectives of the PW include:

▪ To provide an opportunity for the student to integrate classroom knowledge and practice.
▪ To enable graduate students to do an independent study to reflect a creative endeavour that can make
some contribution to knowledge in a given field.
▪ To develop students’ ability to read professional literature, reports, and other works critically in their
design, treatment of data, and conclusions.
▪ To strengthen the ability of students in presenting their research work in a clear, concise, and logical
manner and enable other readers to use the results of their investigations.

Students must complete an Expression of Interest (FORM) and submit it to the PW Advisor of their respective
college. The screening committee of the college will make its decision on student applications. Once the PW
scheme submitted by the student is approved, the student is required to work under the guidance of the
supervisor as assigned to him/her by the screening committee.

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 FIN 434 Bank Operations and Management
[Concentration II]
Course Objectives
The course aims to provide the students with the fundamental knowledge of bank operation and management
and develop skills for analyzing lending opportunities and deposits to create appropriate structure of assets and
liabilities.
Course Description
This course begins with an overview of the functions and regulatory environment of banking institutions. Then
it moves to the management of assets side of the balance sheet with a focus on investment, lending and credit
evaluation process by banks. Then the course provides the management of liability side of the bank with a
focus to deposit mix, its pricing and weighted average cost of the fund.
Course Outcomes
Course Contents
Unit I: Functions and Forms of Banking 5 hours
Meaning and types of ban; functions of bank; risk in bank; size and share of commercial banks; major factors
affecting banking and market shares; assets and liabilities of commercial bank; and bank profitability.
Unit II: The Bank Regulatory Environment 8 hours
The need for regulation; banking regulations – commercial banking act, directives and guidelines of Nepal
Rastra Bank; the role of Nepal Rastra Bank in the regulation of commercial banks.
Unit III: An Overview of Asset/Liability Management 6 hours
Historical perspective of asset/liability management; alternatives in managing interest rate risk; measuring
interest rate sensitivity and the dollar gap; duration gap analysis; simulation and asset/liability management.
Unit IV: Investment Management 5 hours
Developing investment policies and goals; types of investment securities; evaluating investment risk; and
investment strategies.
Unit V: Credit Evaluation Process 8 hours
Credit scoring; credit rating; financial analysis; ratio analysis; common-size statement analysis.
Unit VI: Commercial and Industrial Lending 10 hours
The role of asymmetric information in lending; the competitive environment; loan policy; making loan;
principal lending activities; collateral: characteristics of good collateral, types of collateral; the lending process:
evaluating a loan request, structuring commercial loan agreement, pricing commercial loans, monitoring and
loan review.
Unit VII: Real Estate and Consumer Lending 8 hours
Real estate lending: characteristics of mortgage loan; the real estate portfolio; residential mortgage loan;
additional terms; alternative mortgage instruments; commercial real estate loan; consumer lending: types of
consumer loan, leases, finance charges, annual percentage rate, real estate and consumer credit regulation.
Unit VIII: Liabilities Management 8 hours
Structure of bank liabilities: deposit sources of funds, non-deposit sources of funds; balance structure of bank
liabilities; managing bank liabilities: formulating pricing policy, deposit pricing matrix, the pricing committee,
components of pricing decision, profitability and deposit pricing, lending and deposit costs, customer
relationship pricing, promotional pricing, other marketing elements related to pricing; costs of bank fund;
weighted average cost of funds; purposes of cost analysis; and marginal costs of funds.
Basic Text
Gup, Benton E. Commercial banking. New Delhi: Wiley India.
References
1. Rose, Peter S. & Hudgins Sylvia C. Bank management and financial services. New Delhi: Tata
McGraw-Hill Education.
2. Koch, T. W. & MacDonald, S. S. Bank management. New Delhi: Cengage Learning.
3. Chaudhari, M. An introduction to banking – liquidity risk and assets liabilities management. West
Sussex, UK: Wiley.

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 TITLE OF THE PROJECT WORK REPORT

BY
Candidate’s Full Name

A Project Work Report submitted to Pokhara University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the degree of

Bachelor of Business Administration

at the
Name of the College
Pokhara University

Place
Month/Year

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 Declaration

I hereby declare that the project work report entitled “………(Topic of the PW Report)……” submitted for the
BBA is my original work and the Project Work Report has not formed the basis for the award of any degree,
diploma, or other similar titles.

Signature
Name of the Student
Date

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the Project Work titled “Title of the Project Work“submitted by (Name of the Student)
(Roll No.) for the partial fulfillment of the requirements of BBA embodies the bonafide work done by him/her
under my supervision.

______________________
Signature of the Supervisor
Name
Date

Name and Signature

In-Charge of Research or PW
Date

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 Sequence of Items in the Project Report
The following sequence may be followed in the preparation of the Manuscript as well as the final report
(Manuscript can be spiral bound):
Preliminary Information
Cover Page (On the black spiral bound cover)
Title Page
Declaration
Certificate from the Supervisor
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Main Body of the Report
Chapter I: Introduction
Background
Objectives of the Study
Need and Scope of the Study
Literature Review
Research Methodology Adopted

Chapter II: Descriptive Analysis

Data Presentation
Data Analysis
Main Findings and Discussion

Chapter III: Summary and Conclusion

Summary of the Findings
Conclusion
Bibliography
Follow APA system of citation and referencing
Appendices (if any)
Checklist for the items in the report

Project Report Format (Guidelines)

Length:
Approx35 to 40 pages (About 8000 to 10,000 words)
Paper:
A4 White bond paper
Typing:
Font – Times New Roman
Standard letter size: Title – 14 and Text – 12
Black Colour
One side of the paper
One and half line spacing
Margin:
Left and Top – 35 mm
Right and Bottom – 20 mm

Page Numbers:
All the pages in the initial part are in small roman centrally located at the bottom of the pages.
Each chapter should begin on a new page