Nepali Students

There are ample choices in the bachelors level for management education enthusiasts—ranging from Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA), Bachelors in Business Studies (BBS), Bachelor in Hotel Management, Bachelor in Information Management, Bachelor in Travels and Tourism Management to Bachelors in Event Management. However, BBA is the most preferred programme among students. With the restoration of democracy in 1990, Nepal adopted liberal economic policies which accelerated the pace of establishment of commercial entities, including industries, banks, insurance companies, and large business complexes. The increase in the number of such corporations also pushed up the demand for qualified managers who could lead both the administrative and business activities. The increase in demand for managers instigated Kathmandu University (KU) to introduce BBA in 1997 for the first time in Nepal. The 120-credit programme was introduced keeping in mind the ever increasing demand for a compet...

Your employment rights in Australia Your student visa enables you to work up to 40 hours per fortnight during the semester, which allows you to earn an income to cover your living expenses while still leaving plenty of time for your studies. During semester breaks you are allowed to work unlimited hours. To make the employment process as easy as possible, you should  open an Australian bank account  so that your employer can deposit your earnings. You should also apply for a Tax File Number (TFN) from the  Australian Taxation Office  to ensure that you are not taxed at a high rate (your employer will provide you with a TFN declaration or you can obtain one  online  or by phoning 13 28 61). It is important that you are aware of your employment rights. You should be paid a fair wage for any work you do, so beware of employers who insist on paying you ‘cash in hand’ or those who ask you to complete unpaid work on a ‘trial’ basis. You should also be ...