The Bachelor of Information Management (BIM) is a four-year, eight-semester undergraduate program under the Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University. The program integrates Information Technology and Management courses to prepare students for the modern digital business environment.
BIM is designed to develop students’ knowledge and skills in computing, informatics, business fundamentals, software development, data management, information systems, and critical decision-making. The program aims to produce IT professionals who can apply technological solutions to solve real-life organizational and business problems.
The main objective of the BIM program is to develop socially responsive, creative, and result-oriented information technology professionals with strong managerial understanding.
The program aims to:
Students applying for admission to the BIM program must have:
Eligible applicants are required to appear in the Central Management Admission Test (CMAT) conducted by the Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University.
The CMAT includes areas such as:
Students must secure at least 40% in CMAT to qualify for the interview. Applicants securing above the cut-off marks are shortlisted for interview, and final admission is based on the admission criteria of the Faculty of Management and the campus.
The BIM program consists of 126 credit hours. The curriculum includes Management Courses, Analytical and Support Courses, Information Technology and Computing Courses, Elective Courses, Project, and Internship.
First Semester – 15 Credit Hours
IT 231 Foundation of Information Technology – 3 Cr.
IT 232 C Programming – 3 Cr.
ENG 206 English I – 3 Cr.
MGT 231 Foundation of Business Management – 3 Cr.
MTH 204 Basic Mathematics – 3 Cr.
Second Semester – 15 Credit Hours
IT 233 Digital Logic – 3 Cr.
IT 234 Object Oriented Programming with Java – 3 Cr.
IT 235 Discrete Structure – 3 Cr.
ENG 203 Business Communications – 3 Cr.
MGT 241 Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management – 3 Cr.
Third Semester – 15 Credit Hours
IT 236 Microprocessor and Computer Architecture – 3 Cr.
IT 237 Web Technology I – 3 Cr.
IT 238 Data Structure and Algorithms – 3 Cr.
ACC 201 Financial Accounting – 3 Cr.
STT 201 Business Statistics – 3 Cr.
Fourth Semester – 18 Credit Hours
IT 239 Web Technology II – 3 Cr.
IT 220 Database Management System – 3 Cr.
IT 240 Business Data Communication and Networking – 3 Cr.
IT 241 Operating System – 3 Cr.
ECO 206 Economics for Business – 3 Cr.
ACC 202 Cost and Management Accounting – 3 Cr.
Fifth Semester – 15 Credit Hours
IT 242 Software Design and Development – 3 Cr.
IT 243 Programming with Python – 3 Cr.
IT 244 Information Security – 3 Cr.
IT 228 Artificial Intelligence – 3 Cr.
MKT 201 Fundamentals of Marketing – 3 Cr.
Sixth Semester – 18 Credit Hours
IT 245 Business Information Systems – 3 Cr.
IT 246 IT Ethics and Cybersecurity – 3 Cr.
IT 352 Project – 3 Cr.
FIN 229 Fundamentals of Corporate Finance – 3 Cr.
MGT 236 Business Environment – 3 Cr.
RCH 201 Business Research Methods – 3 Cr.
Seventh Semester – 15 Credit Hours
IT 247 E-Commerce and Internet Marketing – 3 Cr.
Elective I – 3 Cr.
SOC 203 Sociology for Business Management – 3 Cr.
MGT 205 Operations Management – 3 Cr.
MGT 240 Strategic Management – 3 Cr.
Eighth Semester – 15 Credit Hours
IT 248 IT Entrepreneurship and Management – 3 Cr.
IT 249 Business Intelligence – 3 Cr.
IT 250 Digital Economy – 3 Cr.
IT 350 Internship – 3 Cr.
Elective II – 3 Cr.
Students can choose elective courses as prescribed by the Faculty of Management. Elective subjects may include:
In the final semester, students are required to complete an internship in an organization. The internship provides students with practical exposure to the professional work environment and helps them apply their academic knowledge in real-world situations.
Each student must prepare and submit an internship report based on the work completed during the internship period.
The BIM program is conducted under the semester system. Internal evaluation and external end-semester examinations are used to assess students’ academic performance.
Internal evaluation may include assignments, presentations, practical work, project work, class participation, and internal examinations. The external examinations are conducted by the Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University.
After completing the BIM program, graduates will be able to work in both IT and management sectors. They will have knowledge and skills in programming, database management, networking, web technology, information systems, business management, data analysis, and digital entrepreneurship.
Graduates can pursue careers as:
BIM graduates can also continue higher studies in Information Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Applications, Business Analytics, and related disciplines.
