Master in Population Gender and Development | PU (Pokhara)

Overview

Master in Population gender and development is a two-year program at the School of Development and Social Engineering of Pokhara University. This program provides core knowledge of development issues and practical skills in areas of cross-cutting issues from integrated population and gender. It develops sound analytical skills with different models and techniques and focus on specialized knowledge and research skills for generating development policies and programmes, human development, poverty eradication, equality and employment opportunities, and social recognition for the people from all caste, classes, and religious thoughts

Objectives of Master in Population Gender and Development

Some of the major objectives of this program are listed below:

• To produce an exceptionally qualified manpower with the hypothetical understandings of Population, Development and Gender.
• To provide students with a solid grounding for further education in related areas.
• To enhance student's ability to communicate efficiently.

Admission Requirements in Master in Population Gender and Development

Candidates with 3 years bachelor's degree in any stream or 2 years bachelor's degree along with a minimum of two years professional experience are eligible to pursue this program. Candidates should appear in an entrance test followed by a personal interview.

Fee Structure

Total cost of 2 years: Rs 91,000

Career and Scope

This degree holder has a number of job options. This degree provides graduates with opportunities to work with organizations like USAID, UNFPA, populace Council Care and so on.

Graduates with this degree can work as:

• Demographers
• Sociologists
• Economists
• Anthropologists
• Statisticians
• Geographers
• History specialists
• Disease transmission experts
• Approach experts