Master in Development Studies | Purbanchal University

Purbanchal University (PU) offers a master's degree course the sector of development studies, called as Master in Development Studies (MDevS) course which falls under the faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The total time duration of this course is 2 years. This course is based on the semester system and has been divided into altogether four semesters in total.

MDevS course comprises of theoretical and useful development practices. This course would be very much beneficial for those who would like to contribute our nation socially. There are many areas of specialization in Development Studies which the students can undertake.

List of Master in Development Studies Colleges

Below is the list of colleges for Master in Development Studies program under Purbanchal University in Nepal.

College of Development Studies | 977-1-4471130, Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu
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Objectives of Master in Development Studies

The main objectives of this course are mentioned below:

To understand the drastic variations emerging in the societies.
To enhance the standard and the quality of life.
To investigate different factors that brings changes in the society.
To evaluate the policies and practices of the society.
To be able to conduct research in the different areas.
To build a solid base for further studies in similar field.
To acquire an ability to have effective communication to solve development issues.

Admission Requirements in Master in Development Studies

Any individual with a bachelor's degree from college/ university board recognized by Purbanchal University (PU) in any field are qualified to apply for MDevS Degree.
Usually students are selected on the basis of academic qualification, performance of entrance examination, and interview.

Master in Development Studies Syllabus

YEAR (S)	SEMESTER (S)	COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	CR. HRS
I	I	MDEP	501	Development Perspectives	3
MPUP	601	Public Policy and Planning	3
MDEC	551	Development Economics	3
MORD	651	Development Management	3
MCAG	502	Community Actions and Governance	3
	Total Credits	15
II	MECD	701	Environment, Climate Change and Development	3
MASD	552	Agrarian Structure and Development	3
MPDE	602	Project Design and Evaluation	3
MPOL	553	Poverty and Livelihoods	3
MRMC	603	Research Methods – Epistemology and Concepts	3
	Total Credits	15
II	I	MRMT	604	Research Methods – Tools and Practicum	3
MGSI	503	Gender and Social Inclusion	3
MPMD	605	Project Management for Development	3
MCRS	606	Case Studies Review and Seminars	3
MSRC	505	Resource Conflicts and Management	3
MDIS	506	Regional Development Politics in South Asia	3
	Total Credits	18
II	MTHR	751	Thesis Research	12
Total Credit Hours	12
All Total Credit Hours for the Course

First Semester

MDEP 501: Development Perspectives
MPUP 601: Public Policy and Planning
MDEC 551: Development Economics
MORD 651: Development Management
MCAG 502: Community Actions and Governance
MECD 701: Environment, Climate Change and Development

Second Semester

MASD 552: Agrarian Structure and Development
MPDE 602: Project Design and Evaluation
MPOL 553: Poverty and Livelihoods
MRMC 603: Research Methods - Epistemology and Concepts

Third Semester

MRMT 604: Research Methods - Tools and Practicum
MGSI 503: Gender and Social Inclusion
MPMD 605: Project Management for Development
MCRS 606: Case Studies Review and Seminars
MSRC 505: Resource Conflicts and Management
MDIS 506: Regional Development Politics in South Asia

Fourth Semester

MTHR 751: Thesis Research

Scope and Career Prospects

Students who are willing to contribute to the country or society socially opt to this course. Students will be aware of the development factors, issues, and policies required to create solutions after the completion of this course.

The students will be trained professionally to understand issues and to solve them with the help of available method of analysis. The graduates can work as development specialists as well as analysts in various agencies, either private or government.

The graduates of this degree can also seek for career opportunities in different private sector development consultancy firms, international organizations like World Bank, United Nations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) bodies, research centers, etc.