The MSc in Natural Resource Management and Rural Development is a 2-year course by Tribhuvan University, Institute of Forestry.
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Holders of Bachelor level degree in the field of applied science (such as Forestry, Watershed Management, Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resource Management, and Rural Development) with minimum aggregate percent marks fixed by IOF can appear in the entrance exam administered by the Dean’s Office, Institute of Forestry.
Course Title | Course Code | Credit Hours |
Forest Ecology and Management | SFB 710 | 3 |
Conservation and Rural Development | SFM 711 | 3 |
Conflict Management in NRM | SFM 712 | 3 |
Climate Change: Science, Impact and Adaptation | WME 709 | 3 |
Agroforestry | SFB 705 | 3 |
Course Title | Course Code | Credit Hours |
Forest Governance and Community Forestry | SFM 751 | 3 |
Ecotourism Planning and Management | PWM 752 | 3 |
Natural Resource Economics | SFM 753 | 3 |
Economics of development and Finance | SFM 758 | 3 |
Statistical Analysis and Data Management | SFM 755 | 3 |
Course Title | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Forest Based Enterprise Development | FPE 807 | 3 |
Project Management | SFM 808 | 3 |
Research Methodology and Scientific Writing | SFM 803 | 3 |
Remote Sensing and GIS Application in NRM | WME 804 | 3 |
Watershed Management | WME 805 | 3 |
Disaster Risk Management | WME 809 | 3 |
Bioenergy | FPE 810 | 3 |
Course Title | Course Title | Credit Hours | ||
Thesis Proposal Seminar | R&T 851 | 1 | ||
Thesis | R&T 852 | 13 | ||
Thesis Defense Seminar | R&T 853 | 1 |
Course Title | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Political Ecology | SFM 715 | 3 |
Forest Resource Assessment and Planning | SFM 815 | 3 |
Natural Resource Manager
Rural Development Officer
Environmental Consultant
Project Coordinator (Rural/Community Projects)
Policy Analyst (Agriculture/Forestry/Water Resources)
Sustainable Development Specialist
NGO/INGO Program Officer
Researcher or Academic
Agroecology or Watershed Management Expert
Community Engagement & Livelihood Specialist
The Master of Science degree in Natural Resource Management and Rural Development, conferred by Tribhuvan University, stands as an advanced educational milestone designed to cultivate adept professionals in the field of natural resources. This academic journey has been shaped by a commitment to excellence, and the number of curriculum revisions ensures that the course is aligned with the changing context.
The curriculum overhaul is an integral part of the Institute of Forestry's (IOF) comprehensive review process. This revision aims to fortify the student’s proficiency in applying fundamental principles of the management of natural resources and sustainable development to address contemporary challenges in professional practice.
