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Mr Karma Drukpa is a distinguished education leader with over 24 years of experience in Bhutan’s higher education system. He holds a Master of Commerce (Taxation) from Curtin University of Technology, Australia (AusAID scholarship), a BCom (Honours) from Sherubtse College, Bhutan (affiliated with the University of Delhi), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) from Samtse College of Education, Royal University of Bhutan.
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Before joining Norbuling Rigter College in 2017, he served as a full-time lecturer at Sherubtse College and Gedu College of Business Studies, where he held key leadership roles including Dean of Academic Affairs, Controller of Examinations, and member of senior management teams. At the university level, he contributed to the Royal University of Bhutan’s Academic Board and Programme and Quality Committee, and participated in numerous academic and institutional committees.
At NRC, Karma oversees academic and administrative functions, promoting excellence in teaching, learning, and governance. He has taught a wide range of commerce and law-related subjects, authored two undergraduate teaching resources (Foundation to Legal Framework and Taxation: Law and Practices in Bhutan), published research in reputed journals, and supervised student research and consultancy projects. His current research interests include taxation and intellectual property rights.
A recipient of the National Award for Dedicated Service from His Majesty the Fifth King of Bhutan and the Education Leadership Award from the Global Education Congress (2018), he continues to lead NRC in delivering high-quality, values-driven education.
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