In today’s competitive world only having knowledge about the business is not enough to sustain in the market, gaining the IT skills goes a long way. To address this need, Bachelor of Information Management program was developed. BIM aspires to produce skilled and competent IT professionals capable to function in the dynamic business environment. The course provides a comprehensive understanding about both management and IT. The program exposes students to the latest development of the information technology and ever-changing business environment. It consists of foundation courses of 24 credit hours, business courses of thirty credit hours, computer and IT courses of 60 credit hours, elective courses of six credit hours and internship & project work of 6 credit hours.
Some major objectives of the BIM program are:
• To develop communication, analytical and decision-making skills
• To equip students with skill and knowledge required to function as an IT professional
• To provide students with the managerial skills
• To provide students with the comprehensive understanding of the contemporary and emerging technologies and its applications as well as its effect on function of the information system
• Develop a strong foundation for higher level education
Cost of Study:
It cost 4 to 5 lakhs to study the Bachelor of Information Management program.
Duration of Course
The BIM degree is conferred to the students after studying for three years. The program is spread over eight semesters consisting of 126 credit hours. In each semester there will be fifteen to eighteen credit hours.
Career Prospect in Nepal:
Since BIM graduates will have a comprehensive understanding of both management and IT, grads will find jobs in business firms that use computers extensively. This degree opens a door in both private and public organizations. Grads with this degree have option to work as IT Faculty and Computing, Web Developer Programmer, Software Project Manager, MIS/ IT/ Computer Officer, System Administrator, Software Engineer, Software Programmer, System Analyst, Network Manager, Middle-level Manager / Officer, Sales and retail assistants, IT Consultants and Planners, Advertising and Marketing Executives etc.
Admission Requirements:
Eligibility
Candidate seeking admission to the BIM program should have completed 12 years of education
Candidate should have secured at least second division in +2
Candidate should have taken the CMAT examination and pass it. Only selected candidate will be called for the personal interview
Document Checklist
Complete and signed application form along with an application fee
Copy of academic certificates (SLC/SEE and +2)
Copy of character certificates issued by school and college
Copy of citizenship card
Two recent passport size photographs
Scholarship
Every college affiliated to the TU provides scholarship to two deserving students. The scholarship is endowed to those students who have passed their SLC or SEE through community schools and have passed CMAT. Up to fifty percent tuition fee is waivered.
List of college offering Bachelor in Information Management
Colleges affiliated to Tribhuvan University
There are fifteen colleges affiliated to Tribhuvan University offering BIM course in Nepal:
Institute of Management Studies
College of Applied Business
Hetauda Campus
Morgan International College
Orchid International College
Thames International College
Nagarjuna College of IT
St. Xaviers
Shanker Dev Campus
National College of Computer Studies
KIST College
Prime College
Kantipur College of Management and Information Technology
Asian School of Management
Nepal Commerce Campus
Average salary:
The fresher earn from NRs. 12,000 to NRs. 20,000 every month depending upon the post and organization.
Further study options
Grads with this degree can enroll in
- Master of Business Administration (MBA in IT Program)
- MBA in Global Leadership and Management Program
- Master of Finance and Control (MFC)
- Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
- Master of Business Studies (MBS)
- Masters of Business Management (MBM)
- Masters of Public Administration (MPA)
- Masters of Finance and Control (MFC)
- Masters of Philosophy (M. Phil.) in Management
- Masters of Philosophy (M. Phil.) in Public Administration
- Chartered Accountant (CA)
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