Masters in Landscapes Management and Heritage Studies at Kathmandu University, Masters in Landscapes Management and Heritage Studies Colleges in Nepal

Masters In Landscapes Management And Heritage Studies

Affiliated to: Kathmandu University

About Course

Course Title : Masters In Landscapes Management And Heritage Studies
Category/Level : Masters
Course Duration (months) : 24 months
Cost Range (NPR) : 0
Affiliated to : Kathmandu University

Course Description:

Masters in Landscapes management and heritage studies is an academic program with a focus on the multidisciplinary and interrelated nature of problems thatare visible in the form of alterations in natural landscapes,traditions and cultural heritages around the world, with specific reference to Nepal, the Himalayan area and the South asian region. The program has an advanced and interdisciplinary setof core and elective courses related to the scientific studyof theories and practices in the field of mangement andconservation of natural and cultural heritages,archaeological excavations as well as planning and designof sustainable landscapes. Field studies, individualprojects, internships and a thesis are the integral parts ofthe programingredients. The program will encompass full time study involving class lectures, workshops, field research and project activities. It also caters to those students who are enrolled in post-graduate programs at universities overseas and are willing toundertake specific courses offered by the program in order to fulfill their degreerequirements.

Career Prospects
In fact, the master program in Landscape management and heritage studies is the background education for new professions, especially evolving in Asia and Europe.

Its combination with nature and culture conservation further widens the scope of career development. Graduates with the knowledge with skills to manage landscapes including rural migration and urban growth, and balance between development and conservation are of high demand not only in Nepal but also in the international market.

This master degree can lead to a wide variety of careers in the public sector, private consultancy, in research and academic institutions, construction industry, non-government organizations, and community based organizations at local, national or international level.

This degree also provides strong foundation for doctorate course and further specialization in landscape management, urban design, conservation, disaster management, archaeology and any other related subjects.

GIZ (German Development Organization) is offering an internship of six months to the 3 best students after completion of the study for the next years

Admission info

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Given the interdisciplinary nature of the degree, the pool of prospective students will comprise of professionals, practitioners and decision makers in the field of environmental management, cultural management, community development,archaeology, infrastructural design, planning or development.

The program also offers opportunities for international researchers and scholars interested to broaden their academic and field experience in the field of natural and cultural heritages conservation and management in Nepal.

The prospective students will have to have successfully completed their four-year undergraduate degree in any relevant field from a reputed university in Nepal or overseas.

However, candidates with 3 years of undergraduate degree with minimum of two years of verifiable work-experience will be eligible to undertake the course.

Candidates need to have a minimum of 50% marks or CGPA 2.5 to become eligible to apply for the program. Candidates will be selected on the basis ofinterviews/ written tests etc. Successful completion of the degree requires candidates to accomplish all the necessary academic work loads as prescribed by Kathmandu University for the specific program.

Syllabus

The program emphasizes on acquiring knowledge and skills concerning
> Concepts and theories of heritage and landscapes
> Conservation of natural, cultural and archaeological heritage
> Environment, social, scientific and technological aspects g Landscape and heritages
> Contemporary issues

The entire course is highly participatory and students are expected to take an active role in the preparation and leading of class discussions, presentations and field work.