Microfinance foundations and objectives

Microfinance foundations and objectives

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — Fourth Year

Subject: Management of Financial Institutions (FIN 255)

Unit 5: Microfinance

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

• Explain the scope and key elements of microfinance foundations and objectives.
• Apply the relevant financial concepts or calculations and explain their assumptions, risks and analytical limits.

Curriculum Scope

• Concept of microfinance
• Microfinance revolution, Rationale of growing microfinance
• Key principles of microfinance
• Objectives of microfinance institutions

Detailed Microsyllabus

1. Microfinance foundations

   1. Meaning and historical development.
   2. Reasons for expanding access.
   3. Key principles.

2. Institution objectives

   1. Financial-service needs of intended participants.
   2. Sustainability and social purpose.
   3. Assess benefits and practical constraints.

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Curriculum reference: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, revised four-year BBS curriculum, PDF pages 86–88.

Source note: The curriculum scope above is retained from the existing TU syllabus breakdown. The numbered study subtopics are editorial elaborations for teaching and study, rather than a separately issued TU syllabus. Unit or component allocations apply at their stated level; no separate topic hours or marks are assigned here. Examples involving current laws, rates, institutional products or Nepalese status must identify the relevant period and official materials; no changing numerical or legal requirements are invented here.