Master of Development Studies (MDEVS) at Pokhara University, Master of Development Studies (MDEVS) Colleges in Nepal

Master Of Development Studies (MDEVS)

Affiliated to: Pokhara University

About Course

Course Title : Master Of Development Studies (MDEVS)
Category/Level : Masters
Course Duration (months) : 24 months
Cost Range (NPR) :
Affiliated to : Pokhara University

Course Description:

The Master of Development Studies (MDEVS) program is a graduate program offered by Pokhara University's School of Development and Social Engineering (SDSE), Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

It is an interdisciplinary course that aims to address the emerging thrust of the twenty-first century on development and produce career-oriented professionals, entrepreneurs, and keen academicians in the field.

Programme Objectives:
1. Equip students with intellectual insights, technical know-how, and practical skills through interdisciplinary understanding, observation and experiment of the concerned subjects.
2. Provide students learning opportunities in contemporary and frontier fields of development art, science and technology, thus the students can take the leadership role in the field of humanistic, spatial and environmental development at the national human resources market and social enterprises, as well as be ready to accept the international professional academic and entrepreneurial challenges.
3. Produce master-level knowledgeable, skillful and capable human resources for various professions and enterprises as well as for academia

Why Choose MDEVS at Pokhara University?
> Authentic & Comprehensive Curriculum: Designed keeping in mind the global standards of humanities and social sciences.
> Engaging Environment: Learn from the best and engage in high-quality, interactive sessions.
> Clear and Concise Learning Path: Our program structure is curated to give students a precise understanding of the subject.

Admission info

Admission Eligibility:
- Applicant must have completed Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university
- Applicants are selected from a merit list of entrance examination conducted by the SDSE.

Syllabus

MDEVS is a two years course having 4 semesters (two semesters per year) with 60 credits.

First Semester
S.No - Course Title
1. Advanced Development Studies
2. Social Engineering in Development
3. Public Policy Studies
4. Planning Theory and Practice
5. Statistics for Social Sciences

Second Semester
S.No - Course Title
1. Spatial Organization of Development
2. Natural Resources and Development
3. Globalization and Development
4. Research Methods for Development Studies
5. Information Technology for Social Research

Third Semester
S.No - Course Title
1. Development Program Management
2. Development Analysis and Planning Techniques
3. Specialization I
4. Specialization II
5. Planning Workshop (Field Based)

Fourth Semester
S.No - Course Title
1. Comprehensive National Development Plan for Nepal
2. Specialization III
3. Specialization IV
4. Seminar on Contemporary Development
5. Dissertation

Specialized Courses by Theme
Theme A: Humanistic Development
Societal Transformation and Inclusive Development
Gender and Development
Population and Development
Social Works for Humanistic Development

Theme B: Human Settlements Development
Sustainable Development in the Himalayan Region
Public Works and Development Management
Transformation of Human Settlements System and Development
Service Delivery System

Theme C: Development Practice
Development Program Monitoring and Evaluation
Employment, Income, and Livelihood
Institutions of Development
Conflict in Development Management