The Master in Business and Economics (MBE) program at Kathmandu University School of Management (KU SOM) is a graduate program introduced in February 2022 that blends the essence of business and economics with quantitative rigor . This 66-credit program combines three distinct areas: business, economics, and quantitative methods to prepare well-trained individuals capable of modeling, data evaluation, and situation analysis . The curriculum at KU SOM includes foundation courses in business and economics, core business courses, core economics courses, integrative courses, and concentration areas in Money and Finance, Trade and Investment, Project Management, and Quantitative themes, culminating in a Comprehensive Academic Dissertation . Graduates are prepared for careers as market analysts, financial analysts, economic analysts, and research consultants for corporate houses, industries, government agencies, NGOs, and international bodies . The program also provides a strong foundation for pursuing PhD studies abroad in either discipline .
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