Masters in Development Studies

Masters In Development Studies

Affiliated to: Kathmandu University

About Course

  • Course Title : Masters In Development Studies
  • Category/Level : Masters
  • Course Duration (months) : 24 months
  • Cost Range (NPR) :
  • Affiliated to : Kathmandu University
Course Description:

The Master in Development Studies (MDEVS) is a two-year program of four semesters. The graduate program in Development Studies (DEVS) at Kathmandu University aims to meet the growing complexity of development discourses and activities.

On completion of Masters in DEVS, students will have further developed their
> Knowledge, skills and understanding regarding contemporary high priority national and global development issues, and the underlying debate,
> Basic technical skills to effectively conduct research and analysis in different areas of development,
> Ability to communicate and discuss development issues with professionals and academicians,
> Foundations for further studies in related fields.

Career Prospects
The Master in Development Studies program trains students in the understanding of current development issues and exposes them to a comprehensive range of tools and methods for the analysis of real-world development issues.

Graduates can follow careers as development specialists and analysts in a wide variety of development agencies, both in the government and elsewhere.

Admission info

Student Entry Criteria
Completion of minimum of 3 or 4-year Bachelor’s degree, or a master’s degree, with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2 out of 4.0, or an equivalent, or 45 per cent marks in general will be the criteria followed to evaluate the applicants. In addition, securing an acceptable level of ranking in the entrance test administered to measure required competencies including language proficiency and analytical ability will be essential. Only the candidates who pass the written exam will be selected for the interview, on the basis of which final selection will be made.

Admission Announcement
Usually the announcement for admissions for DEVS will be made in December every year.

How to Apply
Applications should be made on an official application form which is available from the office of School of Arts, Kathmandu University. Applicants should submit all relevant documents along with their application. Any inquiry regarding the course should be made at the concerned departments of School of Arts, Kathmandu University.

Syllabus

Curriculum
The curriculum of the DEVS program aims at imparting both theoretical knowledge in and practical exposure to various issues. The major methods used will comprise of classroom lectures, case study analyses, field surveys, seminars, community internships, results discussions and presentations.

The program emphasizes students’ active participation and involvement in the learning process wherein the instructors (faculty members) would mainly be playing the role of a facilitator.

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Offered by

Colleges offering Masters in Development Studies (Kathmandu University) are as follows:

  1. Kathmandu University School of Arts, Hattiban, Lalitpur

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