Bachelor of Development Studies

Kathmandu University

Diploma,

Course Description

An internationally recognized and demand driven program affiliated to Kathmandu University, Bachelor in Development Studies (BDevS) emphasizes sustainable development and practices introducing the scholars an interdisciplinary study of Economics, Sociology, Environment, Development Management, and Research. This semester system program spreads over 8 semesters in 4 years. Each semester consists of 16 intensive study weeks – theoretical and practical. The course contains 130 credits.

Admission Guideline

Eligibility

Students from all streams such as humanities, management, science or vocations are eligible to apply.

Requirements for admission to the programs include minimum 45% in the aggregate in 10+2 (Higher Secondary Education Board) or equivalent in any stream or at least grade D in three subjects in Advance Level.

Students will have to pass an entrance test compromising of written and oral parts. The written test will be in Mathematics, English and General Knowledge.

Students will be selected from the merit list prepared on the basis of the scores in 10+2 or Advance level, the written examination and interview.

Education Path

Job Prospects

BDevS graduates from National College have been working in the NGO/ INGOs led development projects, government organizations, donor agencies, and corporate sectors, independent research works along with their self-employment projects. This program’s graduates are qualified for the Master in Development Studies (MDevS), Master in Sociology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Human and Natural Resources Management, Regional Planning, International Relations, Development Management, and other socio-economic related interdisciplinary programs including MBA among the others.