Course: Bachelor in Development Studies

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Overview

The Bachelor in Development Studies (BDevS) is a 4 years multidisciplinary undergraduate program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required for the socio-economic development of Nepal. This program addresses diverse development issues, including economics, gender, population, governance, environment, sustainable development, research methods, and project management.

 

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Curriculum

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
DEV111English I3
DEV112Nepali3
DEV113Fundamentals of Development Studies3
DEV114Fundamentals of Population Studies3
DEV115Foundations of Social Engineering3
DEV119Applied Mathematics (Non-Credit)—

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
DEV231English II3
DEV123Statistics for Social Science3
DEV122Economics I (Microeconomics)3
DEV124Fundamentals of Political Science3
DEV125Foundation of Gender Studies3
DEV126Fundamentals of Social Work3

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
DEV232Fundamentals of Geography3
DEV233Foundations of Social Psychology3
DEV234Foundations of Development Planning2
DEV235Gender Mainstreaming in Development3
DEV236Migration, Urbanization and Development3
DEV237Governance System and Development3

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
DEV241Agriculture Industry and Development3
DEV242Economics II (Macroeconomics)3
DEV243Human Rights, Social Justice and Development3
DEV244Politics of Development2
DEV245Development Planning Process, Tools & Techniques3
DEV246Development Statistics and Application3

Fifth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
DEV351Development Economics3
DEV352Development Resource Mobilization3
DEV353Development Communications3
DEV354Research Methods in Social Science3
DEV355Demographic Techniques3
—Elective I2

Sixth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
DEV361Development Financing3
DEV362Development Organization Management3
DEV363Information Technology for Social Science Research3
DEV364Conflict, Peace and Development3
DEV365Development Policies & Programs in Nepal3
—Elective II2

Seventh Semester

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
DEV371Development Project Management3
DEV472Poverty, Human Development and Prosperity3
DEV473Tourism and Development3
DEV474Soft Skills for Development Professionals2
—Elective III3
—Elective IV3

Eighth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
DEV481Sustainable Development3
DEV498Internship4
DEV499Project Work3

Admission Process

  1. Complete the online application form.
  2. Submit required documents (transcripts, recommendation letters).
  3. Take the entrance examination.
  4. Attend the personal interview.
  5. Receive admission decision within 2 weeks.
  6. Complete enrollment and registration.

Prospects

  • Jobs in NGOs, government, and development projects.
  • Careers in social work, policy, and project management.
  • Further studies in development or social sciences.

  • Roles in research, advocacy, and community development.

     

Eligibility

  • Completed Higher Secondary Level (10+2) or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 45% (Second Division).

  • Studied Mathematics (Basic/Business) or Management with a minimum of 100 marks.

  • Successfully passed the entrance examination conducted by Pokhara University.

Facilities

  • Social Impact Project.

  • NGO/INGO Fieldwork.

  • Policy Discussion Forums.

  • Rural Development Simulation Workshop.

Why BDevs

  • Understand development issues
  • Solve social problems
  • Work in NGOs, government, INGOs
  • Gain research skills
  • Prepare for further studies
  • Contribute to community progress