ApolloApolloInt'l College(Affiliated to Pokhara University)
"Quality and Value-basedEducation Through Modern Pedagogy"
BBA BBA-BI BHMBachelor of
Business Administration
Bachelor of
Business Administration-
Banking and Insurance
Bachelor of
Hotel Management
Lakhechaur Marg, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu.
Tel.: 00977-1-4474845, 4474851, 9863329595Email: [email protected] Web: www.apollointcollege.edu.np
Dear Students & Parents,
AIC, an esteemed educational institution affiliated to Pokhara University, is in run with triple-branch management programs, BBA, BBA-BI and BHM. Oriented towards developing entrepreneurial, technical and interpersonal skills and abilities in addition to theoretical knowledge in the field of management, and hotel and tourism sector, AIC really accounts for enabling students to shape themselves in keeping with the changing global corporate world. It has intensively utilized talents, skills, experiences and knowledge of dedicated as well as committed team of academics, entrepreneurs and professionals and is optimizing its efforts at bringing changes in learners' attitudes for their career promotion and development.AIC has created a true culture of education, training, orientation, counseling, extra-curricular activities and pedagogic implementation. It expands students' horizon through sharing attitude development among teachers and students. Faculties are always ready to help each student as per their need.In fact, AIC aims at making its students feel easy going and be able to face complexities and challenges of their lives after completing their education here from. That we have achieved excellent performance with P.U. first position in every semesters' result, having dean list award is a matter of pride and satisfaction. So, AIC invites you all to enjoy ample opportunities in a congenial academic environment.
- Prof. Dr. Gauri Raj Sharma
Message from the
Principal
Dear prospective students,Welcome to Apollo International College. We provide one of the best opportunities for students who have burning passion to excel in the field of Business Administration and also establish themselves in Hospitality and Tourism sector. We have been driven by a passion to achieve excellence in management education and research through continuous competence building. The pace of change in business and technology is accelerating. The last few decades have seen business transformed from domestic enterprises and markets into multinational enterprises and single global market. We assure you that a right blend of intellectual and professional streams will be made available to students at AIC. We deliver quality education in the current learner-centric environment in order to come up to the expectations of society.
- Bimal Gautam
Program DirectorMessage from the
Apollo International College, established in 2010, is located in the heart of capital city Kathmandu, New Baneshwor and has been running its Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking & Insurance (BBA-BI) and Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) Programs affiliated to Pokhara University. AIC aims to produce professional managers with sound conceptual foundation and practical skills in various areas of Business in one hand and in the other hand, it purports to produce trained and skilled human resources required for tourism and hospitality industry along with entrepreneurs for managing small and medium size enterprises. AIC has been managed by competent and dedicated professionals and academics who possess valuable experience in educational field. It has a team of dedicated faculty members with diverse academic and research background to deal with academic issues. AIC aims to develop leadership skills, creativity and entrepreneurship in the students to prepare them to face the future challenges of business. AIC has a vision and a mission which motivates it to leap forward by imparting quality education to aspiring students. The college is committed to meeting the needs of the changing society and will respond positively to both opportunities and challenges. It trains each student so as to help him/her earn well deserved positions in reputed institutions in the country as well as abroad. It builds adequate foundation not only for higher studies in management, but also provides opportunities to survive and lead in the society as a prestigious personality. It highly emphasizes extracurricular activities and encourages its students to explore their potentials in various ways.
About AIC
Ÿ To provide sound professional education in the field of management to students in order to enable them to share values and responsibilities in the learning process.
Ÿ To make students responsive to all challenges arising from and relating to academic environment.
Ÿ To admit students with capability and motivation in order to enable them to strive for academic and professional excellence.
Ÿ To foster all round development of students through both curricular and extracurricular activities.
Vision
MissionŸ To impart quality education to its
students in a way different from others.
LibraryAIC has a very sound library facility. The text book section of the library is quite rich to serve the demand of the ever increasing number of students. Reference section of the library is equally strong with the availability of widely referred books in the field of management. The availability of selected journals, study reports, audio, video CDs and other reference materials have added value in our library and documentation center.
Hotel Management LabApollo International College has well-equipped modern laboratories which include kitchen, bakery lab, restaurants and housekeeping. These equipped laboratories and quality ancillary facilities assure students of being competent to successfully handle jobs of hoteliers and managers in today's competitive global arena of hotels and tourism industry.
SportsAIC arranges various sports, including Table Tennis, Badminton, Basketball, Chess, Football and Cricket.
Computer LabAIC is well equipped with the state of art technology. It has sufficient computers. It is also equipped with multimedia and unlimited internet facilities. Moreover, the college has facilitated various teaching aids to excel the teaching learning process. Some instruments with access to each class room are overhead pro jectors , mult imedia and audiovisual.
CounselingAIC views counseling as an essential service. Our philosophy is based on the belief that each student is a unique individual with specific needs. We also recognize the importance of supporting the positive growth of each individual in the academic field, social/ emotional issues, and future career planning. A guidance program like ours plays a key role in meeting their needs and personal development. Both class rooms and individual counseling sessions are available at AIC.
Internship ProvisionDuring internship, AIC conducts extensive counseling that reflects impetus to interns for sincerely performing in real working environment and paves a path for placement opportunities to grab and brighten their future career at global level.
CanteenThe college canteen serves healthy and hygienic food and soft beverage at reasonable price throughout the day.
Facilities
BBA is a four-year program spread over eight semesters, A student needs to successfully complete 126 credit hours of course work, project work and internship for graduation.
Semester I- English I- Business Mathematics I- Financial Accounting I- Principles of Management- Computer and IT Applications
Semester II- English II- Business Mathematics II- Financial Accounting II- General Psychology- Introductory Micro-economics
Semester III- Business Communication I- Business Statistics - Essentials of Finance- Fundamentals of Sociology - Introductory Macroeconomics
Semester IV- Business Communication II- Data Analysis & Modeling- Fundamentals of Organizational Behaviour - Principles of Marketing- Financial Management
Semester V- Basics of Managerial Accounting- Business Research Methods- Management of Human Resources- Fundamentals of Operations Management- Concentration I
Semester VI- Introduction to Management Information Systems- Legal Aspects of Business and Technology - Business and Society- Project Work- Concentration II
Semester VII- Business Environment in Nepal- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship- Internship- Elective I- Concentration III
Semester VIII- Strategic Management- Introduction to Int'l Business- Essentials of e-Business- Elective II- Concentration IV
BBA Curricular Structure
BBA-BI is a four-year program spread over eight semesters, A student needs to successfully complete 126 credit hours of course work, project work and internship for graduation.
Semester I- English I- Business Mathematics I- Introductory Microeconomics- Fundamentals of Sociology- General Psychology
Semester II- English II- Business Mathematics II- Financial Accounting I- Principles of Management- Introductory Macroeconomics
Semester III- Business Communication- Business Statistics- Principles of Insurance- Financial Accounting II- Fundamenta ls of Organ izat ional Behaviour
Semester IV- Risk & Insurance Management- Essentials of Finance- Data Analysis & Modeling- Basics of Managerial Accounting- Business Research Methods
Semester V- Introduction to Management Information System- Financial Institutions & Markets- Management of Commercial Banks- Management of Human Resources- Principles of Marketing- Project Work
Semester VI- Essentials of e-Business- Financial Management- Legal Aspects of Banking & Insurance- Life & Health Insurance- Internship
Semester VII- Fundamentals of Operations Management- Property and Liability Insurance- Treasury Operations- Credit Risk Management- Elective I
Semester VIII- Business Environment in Nepal- Strategic Management- International Banking & Insurance - Elective II
BBA-BI Curricular Structure
Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) program at the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) of Pokhara University provides students with sound conceptual knowledge, skills, and attitude required for the various areas of business and hospitality management. The BHM program aims at developing students' intellectual ability, executive personality and managerial skills through an appropriate blending of business and general education with courses related to hospitality management. The program is targeted at building leadership qualities required for managing business functions. The program also aims to produce entrepreneurs who can initiate small scale hotel and restaurant business.
After completion of all the requirements of the four year study program, graduates should be able to: - Occupy supervisory
positions in the hotel and catering industry with adequate background of management functions;
- Acquire technical and social knowledge and skills required for professional handling of hotel and catering operations;
- Apply management skills for greater economy and success of business operations;
- Set standards for quality assurance of the services offered to customers;
- Develop positive attitude towards the trade with greater initiative and self confidence in handling the operations; and
- Become a successful entrepreneur in a small and medium size enterprise.
BHM Curricular Structure
The hospitality industry is expanding very fast. It is contributing a lot to economy & creating tremendous employment and business opportunities. Apollo International College,a professional institution runs BHM program to produce experts suited for all the sectors of the hospitality industry. The quality of teaching and abilities of our faculty has taken us apart from other colleges. We follow the current trend of hospitality industry and essential requirements of students to peruse the best.AIC cordially invites you to enjoy gracious opportunities in an esteemed institution reflective of real learning environment.
Ajaya Raj BakhatiProgram Co-ordinatorBachelor of Hotel Management
Semester I- Fundamentals of Tourism & Hospitality - Food Production & Patisserie I (Theory)- Food Production & Patisserie I (Practical)- Food and Beverage Service I (Theory)- Food and Beverage Service I (Practical) - Accommodation Operations I (Theory) - Accommodation Operations I (Practical) - English I- Principles of Management
Semester II - Food Production & Patisserie II (Theory) - Food Production & Patisserie II (Practical) - Food and Beverage Service II (Theory) - Food and Beverage Service II (Practical) - Accommodation Operations II (Theory) - Accommodation Operations II (Practical) - Basic Mathematics - English II - Food Hygiene and Nutrition
Semester III - Food Production& Patisserie III (Theory)- Food prod uction & Patisserie Ill (Practical)- Food and Beverage Service Ill (Theory)- Food and Beverage Service III (Practical) - Rooms Division Management I (Theory)- Room Division Management I (Practical)- Hospitality Accounting I - Introduction to Management Information System- Fundamentals of Sociology
Semester IV - Food Production & Patisserie IV (Theory)- Food Production & Patisserie IV (Practical)- Food and Beverage Service IV (Theory)- Food and Beverage Service IV (Practical)- Room Division Management II (Theory)- Room Division Management II (Practical)- Hospitality Accounting II - General Psychology - Business Communication for the Hotel Industry
Semester V - Hospitality Human Resources Management- Business Statistics - Business Research Methods- Fundamentals of Financial Management - Hospitality Marketing Specialization 1 (Choose One)- Advance Food & Beverage Management - Advance Accommodation Operations Management
Semester VI - Fundamentals of Entrepreneurshi p- Tourism Business Environment- Tourism Economics - Strategic Management - Project Work Specialization 2 (Choose One) - Advance Food Production Management - Advance Room Division Management
Semester VII - Internship
Semester VIII
- Internship
Credits DivisionFoundation Courses 21 creditsCore Management Courses 42 creditsCore Hotel Management Courses 60 credits(out of which 12 credit hoursallocated for practical and 6 credit hours allocated for specialization courses) Project work 3 credits Internship 12 credits Total 138 credits
AIC believes in student-centered teaching-l e a r n i n g m e t h o d o l o g y. I t s t e a c h i n g methodology is based on application of modern equipment and real life experiences. It is managed through updated teaching-learning techniques that involve active classroom participation, interaction between students and f a c u l t i e s , w o r k s h o p s a n d s e m i n a r s , presentations and report writings. The college has introduced various teaching aids to facilitate the teaching-learning process.
Group DiscussionAccording to the subject demand, group discussions among students are organized frequently so that diverse ideas are shared. This makes the whole process of learning, stimulating and meaningful.
Class ParticipationInquisitiveness is highly appreciated at AIC. While students are encouraged to put forward their queries and doubts without hesitation, they are likely to face surprise tests and pop quizzes to test their awareness and focus.
Guest LecturesLeading personalities and authorities from various fields are regularly invited to speak to students on a variety of subjects and share from their storehouse of experience and knowledge. These activities inspire students towards professionalism and they will be able to take initiatives in life.
Audio-Visual AidsEach classroom has multimedia access. Audio visual and other teaching aids are used, where required, to ensure effective learning.
Project and PresentationStudents are assigned projects relevant to the course requirement. Project works are always in high demand as students need to demonstrate their ability to experiment, manage time and practice presentation skills.
Field Trips and ExcursionsAs we all know, students need to experience the application of their knowledge in the real world and also get some time off from the monotony of classroom learning. Therefore, we at AIC frequently organize excursions and field trips to enhance practical learning
InternshipFor BBA and BBA-BI each student shall be engaged in different Banks and Business Houses on an intern basis for a period of 6 to 8 weeks and for BHM, students under goes internship for one year during 7th and 8th Semester. This provision is mandatory. It has been designed to put their classroom learning into practice.
WorkshopsThis is organized times and again to discuss ideas on a particular topic. Different experts from the respective areas are invited to conduct the workshop.
Teaching Pedagogy
- Must have completed the Higher Secondary Level (10+2) or equivalent as recognized by Pokhara University;
- Must have secured at least C Grade marks at (10+2) Level,
- Should apply in the prescribed form for the entrance test;
- Should enclose with the application form attested copies of:
- Mark Sheet and character certificate of SEE or equivalent. - Transcript and character certificate of 10+2 or equivalent. - Original Migration Certificate for those students who have passed NEB exam or equivalent degree from a foreign country. - Copy of citizenship.
Entrance Test On receipt of the completed application form, the candidate shall be registered for the Entrance Test. All applicants for the program are required to sit for an Entrance Test. The Test is designed to assess candidates for the program in the following areas.
Verbal ability 25 marks Quantitive ability 25 marks Logical reasoning 25 marks General awareness 25 marks
InterviewSuccessful candidates at the written test will present themselves at interview/aptitude test along with parents or guardians. Those candidates who are listed in the final record will meet us within the time frame as fixed by the college.
Admission Requirements for
BBA, BBA-BI & BHM
Attendance- Students must have a minimum of 90%
attendance of total classes taken.- Students must participate in units and
terminal tests of the college.- S t u d e n t s m u s t p a s s i n t e r n a l
examinations in order to qualify for the final exams.
- Students' progress report will be sent to guardians.
Evaluation System Apollo International College follows
Pokhara University's evaluation system to measure students' academic performance. The system is as follows:
External Evaluation(Semester End Examination)- Fifty percent (50%) weight is given to
external evaluation. The semester end examination is conducted by the office of the controller of examination, Pokhara University.
Internal Evaluation- Fifty percent (50%) weight is given on internal
evaluation. Internal evaluation will be done by the concerned college faculty members.
Rules and RegulationAll students are advised to abide by following rules and regulations and failure to abide by these rules and regulations will invite action against violators.
Do's- Get their leave application sanctioned prior to
their leave.- Cover up at least 90 percent of attendance.- Pass all the internal exams to qualify for their
board exams.
Don'ts- Keep their hairs long and dyed.- Put on friendship bands, chains and other
ornamental things.- Bring printed materials, periodicals, magazines,
pictures, newspapers, non-textual books, CDs, album and mobile phones.
- Use smoking, narcotics and alcoholic items inside the college premises.
&Attendance Evaluation
AIC Activities
Scholarship
Classrooms: Spacious, well ventilated with natural lighting and replete with modern decor.
Power Backup: Alternative energy sources for regular Computer lab & Audio-Visual Aids.
Group Discussion, Class participation, G u e s t l e c t u r e s & P e r s o n a l i t y Development Program.Field Trips & Excursion for Projects, Presentations & Workshops.
Internship & On-Campus- Recruitment by Multinational Company.
Modern well equipped computer and BHM lab.
For First Semester:Scholarsh ip for deserv ing students based on CGPA of NEB exam, Entrance and interview performance.
Key Features
Scholarship for 2nd to 8th Semester:BBA, BBA-BI and BHM will be granted based on the previous semester's result. it is granted in tuition fee only to the 1st three candidates, either university or college topper, 100%, 50% and 25% respectively. In case of the SGPA being equal among the toppers, the scholarship will be distributed proportionately.
