Bachelor of Arts (Rural Development) — BA (RD)

Lumbini Buddhist University
4 years
Rs.
Updated December 20, 2025

University

Lumbini Buddhist University

Duration

4 years

Fee

Rs.

Summary

Four-year undergraduate program integrating rural development theory with Buddhist philosophy, sustainability, and community-based practice.

Description
Bachelor of Arts in Rural Development (BA RD) is a 126-credit, four-year program designed to address rural challenges through value-based, sustainable, and community-oriented development approaches. The program blends Buddhist philosophy with economics, ecology, policy, sociology, infrastructure, and research. It emphasizes practical engagement through monastic experience, volunteering, internships, and a final project thesis, producing graduates capable of designing, implementing, and managing rural development initiatives at local, national, and international levels.

 

Description

Curricular Structure (126 Credits)

SemesterKey Subjects
1Buddhist History; Basics of Sustainable Development; Functional Nepali; Functional English; Monastic Experience; Introduction to Social Research; Computer Skills (Seminar)
2Buddhist Philosophy and Ethics; Environmental Studies; Nepali; English; Economic Development; Civil Society and Social Capital; Presentation Skills (Seminar)
3Development Statistics; Human Resource Management; Local Government and Public Service; Natural Resource Management; Community Mobilization; Chinese Language I; Advanced English I
4GIS; Measurements and Estimations; Agriculture and Development; Urban–Rural Interlink; Human Rights and Development; Chinese Language II; Advanced English II
5Ecosystem Services; Small and Medium Enterprises; Financial Management; Public Procurement and Supply Management; Diversity and Inclusion
6Environmental Assessment and Action Plan; Tourism Policy and Local Development; Public Health; Engineering and Sustainable Community Development; Internship
7Development Project Planning; Monitoring and Evaluation; Fundraising and Management; Proposal and Report Writing; Volunteering
8NGOs and International Organizations; Program and Project Design (Thesis)

 

 

Features

Features

  • Strong integration of Buddhist philosophy with development studies
  • Focus on sustainability, social justice, and inclusive development
  • Practical exposure through monastic experience, volunteering, and internship
  • Continuous internal and external evaluation system
  • Project-based learning with thesis-equivalent final project
  • Coverage of rural–urban linkages and grassroots governance

 

Admission Process

Eligibility

  • Completion of Plus 2 or equivalent from a recognized institution

Admission Process

  • Obtain and submit the prescribed application form
  • Submit academic certificates and transcripts
  • Meet eligibility requirements set by the university
  • Admission based on institutional merit and academic records

 

Job Prospects

Job Prospects

  • Program and project officer in NGOs and INGOs
  • Rural development officer in government agencies
  • Policy planning and public administration roles
  • Community development and social mobilization roles
  • Environmental and sustainability project roles
  • Research assistant and academic support positions
  • Consultancy in development and sustainability projects
  • Further studies in development studies, public policy, and social sciences