Master in Training and Development

SHORT DESCRIPTION

One-year postgraduate program aimed at producing competent training professionals capable of designing, delivering, evaluating, and managing performance-oriented training programs in diverse organizational settings.

DESCRIPTION

Builds advanced competence in training-cycle management: needs assessment, curriculum design, instructional delivery, monitoring and evaluation, mentorship, and organizational capacity development. Emphasizes adult learning theory, reflective practice, technology-supported instruction, and performance-focused training. Prepares graduates to address skill gaps, create high-quality training systems, and facilitate learning across education, development, health, gender, and institutional sectors. Structured for completion in one year with an extended window of up to two years.

CURRICULAR STRUCTURE (TABLE)

FEATURES

• Adult-learning principles and performance-focused pedagogy
• Strong emphasis on practical application, reflection, and action learning
• Flexible delivery: face-to-face, blended, or online
• Cohort size limited to 25 for hands-on engagement
• Includes internship and applied research project
• Designed to meet Nepal’s growing training and HR-development demands

FEE

• Approx. NPR 149,000 (tentative)

ADMISSION PROCESS (POINTS)

• Master’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university
• Submission of application to KUSOED
• Eligibility screening and evaluation
• Admission confirmation and enrollment

JOB PROSPECTS

• Training coordinator
• Training and development manager
• Capacity-development specialist
• Instructional designer
• Training manual and curriculum developer
• Professional mentor or advisor
• Corporate/organizational trainer
• HRD training specialist
• Learning-and-performance consultant