School of Management, Tribhuvan University (SOMTU)

The School of Management at Tribhuvan University (SOMTU) is a premier institution dedicated to fostering excellence in management education. With a strong emphasis on student-centered learning, international perspectives, and industry alignment, SOMTU is recognized as one of Nepal's leading business schools.

Established in 2012 as an autonomous institution under the Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University, SOMTU has consistently provided high-quality education to nurture holistic, socially responsible, and capable professionals. The institution’s mission is to develop individuals who not only meet the demands of contemporary organizations but also possess the entrepreneurial mindset necessary to create and grow their own ventures.

SOMTU offers students a comprehensive learning experience that extends beyond the classroom. Through diverse methods, including business simulations, field immersion, industry visits, interactions with industry experts, participation in seminars, and engaging case studies, the school ensures that students are well-prepared to transition successfully from academic life to professional careers.

The school’s flagship programs—the full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Administration in Global Leadership and Management (MBA GLM), Master of Business Administration in Information Technology (MBA IT), and Master of Business Administration in Finance and Control (MBA FC)—are rigorous two-year courses designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experiences necessary to excel in the dynamic world of business. With curricula that include coursework, practicum, internships, and research projects, these MBA programs provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of the business landscape.

SOMTU provides students with the opportunity to unlock their potential as management professionals and entrepreneurs. The school offers a student-centered culture of excellence, exposure to international perspectives, and the guidance of a dedicated faculty and staff committed to student success. By joining SOMTU, students gain valuable industry insights, develop leadership qualities, and prepare to make a positive impact in Nepal and beyond.

The journey toward a successful and fulfilling career begins at SOMTU, where students become part of a vibrant community that embraces opportunities for growth, learning, and leadership in management education.

VISION

SOMTU understands the crucial role of management education in developing current and future leaders with academic excellence and an ethical perspective, so they can meet the increasingly complex and dynamic needs of local and global communities.

MISSION

SOMTU develops mindful individuals and organizational leaders capable of shouldering responsibilities and translating them into action, enabling them to achieve specific organizational goals while respecting the wider needs of stakeholders and social and environmental requirements.

SOMTU promotes and nurtures a culture of engagement across the country's industries by involving students in research, generating and disseminating knowledge in classrooms and through seminars, conferences, and publications, thereby promoting and advocating a modern, socially responsible approach to the corporate world.

CORE VALUES

Integrity: The institution upholds the principle of honesty, ethical conduct, and trustworthiness while recruiting, educating, and training its students in academic programs in order to transform them into capable human resources of the country.

Knowledge creation: The institution cultivates in its students a respect for history, languages, and cultures by helping them engage with the community at the grassroots level and by creating knowledge through research and innovation.

Professionalism: The institution helps its students to develop into thorough professionals who can demonstrate accountability of the actions they undertake.

Sustainability: The institution trains its students by taking into account the interests of business institutions (financial institutions, hydropower companies, commercial and social entrepreneurs), the community, and the government, so that they can manage businesses in a sustainable way.

Partnership and collaboration: The institution believes in creating an ecosystem through partnerships and collaborations with all stakeholders to impact society holistically.

Good governance: The institution believes that good governance, both within and outside the school, should be the guiding principle of achieving expected results.

Result-oriented: The institution not only brings changes in its system by being result-oriented, but also makes its students result-oriented by involving them in both academic and non-academic activities