The four-year undergraduate Bachelor of Development Studies (BDevS) curriculum at Kathmandu University is divided into eight semesters. This globally acclaimed 130-credit course was introduced in 1999 as the first of its type in Asia. The curriculum, which focuses on sustainable development thru an interdisciplinary approach combining Economics, Sociology, Environmental Studies, Development Management, and Research, offers 16 weeks of rigorous theoretical and practical teaching each semester.
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After completing the program, graduates will be able to:
Understand major theories, concepts, and approaches to development.
Analyze social, economic, political, and environmental development issues.
Apply research methods to investigate development-related problems.
Develop and evaluate community and development projects.
Understand poverty, inequality, gender, governance, and social inclusion issues.
Apply principles of sustainable and inclusive development.
Develop skills in policy analysis, project management, and community engagement.
Work effectively with government agencies, NGOs, INGOs, development organizations, and community institutions.
The Bachelor in Development Studies is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that focuses on economic, social, political, and environmental aspects of development. It provides students with knowledge of development theories, poverty and inequality, governance, sustainable development, community development, and development policies while developing practical skills for addressing real-world development challenges.
