• Course Title : MA In Rural Development
• Category/Level : Masters
• Course Duration (months) : 24 months
• Affiliated to : Tribhuvan University

Course Description:

The Master of Arts (MA) in Rural Development is a two-year degree program offered by the Central Department of Rural Development (CDRD) at Tribhuvan University in Nepal. The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of rural development theories, practices, and policies. It covers a wide range of subjects including development theories, rural-urban linkage, social and cultural dimensions of rural development, research methodology, sustainable rural development, rural marketing, entrepreneurship development, natural resource management, gender and development, and more.

The primary objective of the MA in Rural Development program is to impart multidimensional knowledge and practical skills to students, enabling them to work effectively in diverse socio-economic conditions. The program aims to produce graduates who can contribute to rural development efforts and address the challenges facing developing countries.

Graduates of the MA in Rural Development program can pursue various career paths in both government and non-government sectors. They can work as development workers, facilitators of action research, managers of advocacy programs, facilitators between local bodies and development agencies, resources persons and facilitators in social and economic development, animators with performance skills, and local development planners.

Graduates of the MA in Rural Development program have a wide range of career prospects. They can work in government organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international development agencies, research institutions, academic institutions, and consultancy firms. They can pursue careers as rural development specialists, project managers, policy analysts, researchers, community development officers, social workers, and more.