Healthcare, banking and insurance
Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — Fourth Year
Subject: Fundamentals of Services Marketing (MKT 254)
Unit 9: Emerging Services Sectors in Nepal
Academic Year: 2083/84
Topic Objectives
After studying this topic, students should be able to:
- Explain the scope and key elements of healthcare, banking and insurance.
- Apply the relevant marketing concepts to a defined customer group, market or business decision.
Curriculum Scope
- Introduction
- Healthcare sector
- Banking sector
- Insurance sector
Detailed Microsyllabus
Sector introduction
- Compare the service functions of healthcare, banking and insurance.
- Identify principal customer needs and stakeholder groups.
- Explain differences in trust and information requirements.
Marketing applications
- Relate service quality, accessibility and relationship management to each sector.
- Compare suitable mix and communication choices.
- Use clearly dated Nepalese examples where available.
Evidence and responsibilities
- Study current sector institutions and rules through official sources.
- Avoid inventing products, coverage or eligibility.
- Discuss confidentiality and accurate service promises.
Curriculum reference: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, revised four-year BBS curriculum, PDF pages 109–111.
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.