MSc. Mountain and Moutaineering Science (MSc. MMS)

Program Overview

MSc in MMS program is intended to develop scholars in mountain and mountaineering science to communicate specialised mountain development research. The academy has devised a scientifi cally-integrated strategy for mountain research to assist the government in adopting and implementing mountain development policies. This academic program is anticipated to expand the cooperation opportunities of research domestically and globally in the alpine region. The MMSprogram is affi liated with the Institute of Science and Technology (IoST), Tribhuvan University (TU), and is exclusively available in Nepal through Nepal Mountain Academy. MMS is a two-year program that spans four semesters and requires graduate students to complete 64 credits, including 29 credits in theoretical knowledge in mountaineering and mountain science, 6 credits in methods and tools, and 29 credits in fi eld-based researches.