The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Kathmandu University School of Management (KU SOM) is a pioneering graduate program first launched in August 1993, making it the first MBA program in Nepal based on internationally followed design principles and structure . This program is designed to prepare young individuals for successful careers as managers and entrepreneurs by developing managerial competence and acumen for the changing world . The curriculum at KU SOM enables students to acquire state-of-the-art management knowledge and techniques in a practical and application-oriented learning environment, develop analytical and creative abilities to diagnose situations professionally, and integrate management concepts with global perspectives while addressing local situations . Graduates develop specialization in one functional management discipline and demonstrate professional values, practices, and behaviors in managing organizations . The program requires a bachelor's degree with minimum 50% aggregate or 2.0 CGPA from universities recognized by Kathmandu University .