Established in 2013, Samarpan Academy’s Institute of Crisis Management Studies (ICMS) was founded in response to the growing need for professionals equipped to understand, prevent, and manage the increasingly complex crises and disasters facing Nepal and the wider world. With a vision of building knowledge, skills, and leadership for a safer and more resilient society, ICMS pioneered a new field of academic study in Nepal.

ICMS introduced the Master in Crisis Management (MCM), affiliated with Tribhuvan University, becoming the first and only institution in Nepal to offer a master’s degree dedicated to crisis management. The program brought together diverse disciplines including disaster risk management, environmental issues, humanitarian crises, law, sociology, statistics, hydrology, meteorology, GIS and remote sensing. This multidisciplinary approach reflects the reality that modern crises cannot be understood or addressed through a single discipline.

As society’s understanding of crisis evolved, so did ICMS. In 2017, recognizing the critical role of mental health and psychosocial wellbeing in individual and community resilience, the Academy introduced the Master in Counselling Psychology (MCP). The program prepares professionals to respond to emotional, social, educational, vocational, developmental, and organizational needs, including those arising in times of crisis.

In 2021, ICMS expanded into the field of technology with the introduction of the Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA), responding to Nepal’s growing demand for skilled technology professionals. The program equips students with the knowledge, practical skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Together, our three programs, MCM, MCP, and BCA, reflect three interconnected needs of the present and the future: resilient societies, mentally healthy communities, and digitally capable citizens.

At ICMS, education goes beyond the classroom. We believe in learning by doing. Students engage in field visits, simulation exercises, professional training, internships, research, workshops, and interaction with practitioners and experts. Our learning environment brings together national and international scholars, government agencies, development organizations, professionals, and communities to connect academic knowledge with real-world challenges.

ICMS is also committed to contributing beyond degree education. Through research, policy dialogue, professional training, public discussions, symposiums, and institutional partnerships, we seek to generate knowledge and strengthen professional capacity in areas that matter to society.

From pioneering crisis management education to expanding into counselling psychology and computer applications, Samarpan Academy has continued to evolve with the changing needs of society. Our journey is rooted in a simple belief: education should not only prepare individuals for careers, but also equip them to understand challenges, create solutions, and contribute meaningfully to society.

Samarpan Academy is building knowledge, skills, and leadership for the challenges of today and the possibilities of tomorrow.