Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Multidimensional Master of Business Administration (MBA) program of Lumbini Buddhist
University (LBU) is an innovative, flexible, and interdisciplinary graduate program designed to
respond to the evolving needs of contemporary organizations, service industries, and public
institutions. The program is structured to provide a shared managerial foundation during the
initial stage and specialized, sector-oriented expertise in the advanced stage, allowing students
from diverse academic and professional backgrounds to pursue leadership roles in their
respective fields.

Program Objectives

• Foster Ethical Leadership and Social Responsibility
• Develop Strong Managerial Foundations
• Provide Flexible and Multidisciplinary Specialization Pathways
• Promote Experiential and Practice-Oriented Learning
• Enhance Sector-Specific Professional Competence
• Strengthen Research and Analytical Skills
• Support Career Continuity and Employability
• Align Academic Learning with National and Global Needs

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a two-year, four-semester professional graduate program designed to develop ethical, competent, and industry-ready managers through a strong general management foundation, specialization-based coursework, experiential learning, a mandatory internship, and an applied specialization-focused thesis.

Program Structure and Modality

The Multidimensional MBA follows a four-semester structure, totaling 66 credit hours, and is
designed as follows:
                   •  First and Second Semesters:
                                    Common (General) MBA Courses for all students
                    • Third and Fourth Semesters:
                                      Specialization-based elective courses, internship, and thesis
This structure ensures a shared managerial core, interdisciplinary exposure, and deep
specialization from the third semester onward.

 Credit Requirement
• Total Credits: 66 Credit Hours
• Thesis: 6 Credit Hours
• Internship: 3 Credit Hours
• Coursework (Core + Specialization): 57 Credit Hours

Fee Structure for MBA-HM Program

Lumbini Buddhist University
Department of Management, Butwal, Rupandehi
Draft Fee Structure – MBA-HM Program