Bachelor in Development Studies (BDevS)
University
Kathmandu University
Duration
4 years
Fee
Rs.
Colleges
1+
Summary
• Four-year, 130-credit interdisciplinary program on sustainable development, linking economics, environment, sociology, project management, GIS, and policy analysis for work in Nepal’s NGO, INGO, government, and community development sectors.
• Addresses gaps in skilled development practitioners in Nepal and trains students in planning, policy, community mobilization, research, and environmental assessment.
• Emphasizes applied learning through fieldwork, GIS/RS, project evaluation, EIA, microfinance, governance, and rural–urban development.
• Structured to build strong analytical, technical, and communication competencies relevant to development organizations and policy institutions.
• Includes internship and major project, preparing graduates for both professional roles and advanced studies in multiple development-related disciplines.
Description
Curricular structure (table only)
| Year / Semester | Focus | Core Components |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Sem 1 | Economics + environment + sociology foundation | Microeconomics; English I; Ecology & Environment; Linear Algebra; Nepali I; Intro to Sociology & Anthropology; Innovation in Development (1 cr) |
| Year 1, Sem 2 | Development theories + quantitative base | Concepts & Theories of Development; Macroeconomics; English II; Calculus; Nepali II; Introductory Statistics |
| Year 2, Sem 1 | Community + natural resource systems | Community Development; Monetary Economics; CBNRM; Human Behavior & Organizations; Nepalese Culture & Society; Statistics II |
| Year 2, Sem 2 | Policy + agriculture + inclusion | Nepal’s Political & Constitutional Development; Development Communication; Agriculture & Development; Public Finance & Budgeting; Education for Sustainable Development; Gender–Caste–Ethnicity & Inclusion |
| Year 3, Sem 1 | Conflict + governance + GIS | Conflict Resolution; Project Management; Microfinance & Enterprise; Environment Policy & Law; GIS & Remote Sensing; Governance & Development |
| Year 3, Sem 2 | Applied research + planning | Research Methodology; Urban Planning & Development; Project Evaluation; Development Economics; Environmental Assessment; Tourism & Development |
| Year 4, Sem 1 | Applied development practice | Proposal/Report Writing; Poverty & Food Security; Public Health; Internship |
| Year 4, Sem 2 | Capstone + IR | Project Work (6 credits); International Relations (3 credits) |
Features
Features
• First development program of its kind in Asia (est. 1999)
• 130 credits over eight semesters
• Strong interdisciplinary structure across economics, sociology, environment, governance, and development management
• Practical focus: GIS, project evaluation, EIA, community mobilization, proposal writing
• Mandatory internship + 6-credit final project
• High employability in Nepal’s development and policy sector
Admission Process
Admission process
• Minimum 45% in 10+2 or equivalent OR grade D in three A-Level subjects
• Must sit for KUSAAT (English, Mathematics, General Knowledge)
• Interview based on merit ranking (10+2 scores + entrance + interview)
• Final selection through merit list
Job Prospects
Job prospects
• Development project assistant
• Community mobilizer
• Field researcher (NGOs/INGOs)
• Monitoring & evaluation assistant
• GIS and data-collection assistant
• Environment and climate project support staff
• Governance and policy assistant
• Social research assistant
• Public health program assistant
• Local government development support staff
• Enterprise and microfinance assistant
Colleges Offering This Course
National College
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