Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies (BDevS)

Bachelor in Development Studies (BDevS) at Camad College

The Bachelor in Development Studies (BDevS) at Camad College is a four-year multidisciplinary undergraduate program affiliated with Pokhara University. The program examines development through economics, population, gender, governance, politics, social work, development planning, environment, research, project management, and related social science areas. Camad College offers 48 seats for BDevS.

The course moves from foundation subjects in the first year to development planning, economics, research, financing, policy, project management, sustainable development, internship, and project work in later semesters. 

Course Overview

What BDevS Covers

BDevS brings several branches of social science into the study of development. Students begin with development studies, population, social engineering, economics, political science, gender studies, social work, geography, and social psychology. As the course progresses, they encounter development planning, migration, governance, agriculture, human rights, development statistics, resource mobilization, research methods, financing, conflict and peace, public policy, poverty, tourism, and sustainable development.

The program may suit students interested in understanding how social, economic, demographic, political, and institutional factors interact in development work. Its curriculum also includes quantitative study, communication, information technology for social science research, project management, internship, and project work.

Eligibility

For BDevS admission at Camad College, candidates are required to have:

• Completed Higher Secondary Level (10+2) or an equivalent qualification in any discipline with at least 45% or Second Division.

• Studied Mathematics, including Basic or Business Mathematics, or Management carrying at least 100 marks.

• Passed the entrance examination conducted by Pokhara University.

Admission Process

The admission process includes application, academic document submission, entrance examination, interview, selection, and enrollment.

The stated process involves:

• Completing the online application form

• Submitting the required academic documents

• Taking the entrance examination

• Attending a personal interview

• Completing enrollment and registration after selection

Camad College has 48 seats for the BDevS program.

Semester-Wise Curriculum

The curriculum is arranged across eight semesters, beginning with foundation courses and gradually moving toward applied development subjects, policy, research, project management, internship, and project work.

First and Second Semesters

The first year introduces the academic language and concepts needed for development studies. Students take English I, Nepali, Fundamentals of Development Studies, Fundamentals of Population Studies, and Foundations of Social Engineering. Applied Mathematics is included as a non-credit subject.

The second semester expands into Statistics for Social Science, Economics I (Microeconomics), Fundamentals of Political Science, Foundation of Gender Studies, and Fundamentals of Social Work alongside English II.

This combination introduces students to both quantitative and social perspectives before the curriculum moves into more specific development issues.

Third and Fourth Semesters

The second year examines how geography, psychology, planning, gender, migration, governance, agriculture, economics, rights, and politics relate to development.

Third-semester subjects include Foundations of Development Planning, Gender Mainstreaming in Development, Migration, Urbanization and Development, and Governance System and Development.

Semester IV adds Human Rights, Social Justice and Development, Politics of Development, Development Planning Process, Tools & Techniques, and Development Statistics and Application.

Research, Economics, and Development Management

The fifth semester gives greater attention to the economic, communication, demographic, and research dimensions of development.

Students study:

• Development Economics

• Development Resource Mobilization

• Development Communications

• Research Methods in Social Science

• Demographic Techniques

• Elective I

Semester VI then moves toward institutional and policy-oriented subjects through Development Financing, Development Organization Management, Information Technology for Social Science Research, Conflict, Peace and Development, and Development Policies & Programs in Nepal. An additional elective is included.

These semesters place research methods and data-related study alongside organizational, financial, policy, and communication subjects.

Project Management, Poverty, and Sustainable Development

The seventh semester includes Development Project Management, Poverty, Human Development and Prosperity, Tourism and Development, and Soft Skills for Development Professionals, together with two electives.

The final semester contains Sustainable Development, a 4-credit internship, and 3-credit Project Work.

The placement of internship and project work at the end of the course allows students to work with subjects encountered throughout the program after completing study in planning, research, policy, economics, statistics, organization management, and project management.

Learning at Camad College

Camad College uses English as the medium of instruction and combines lectures with group discussions, projects, case studies, field visits, workshops, seminars, simulations, individual and group exercises, and presentations.

For BDevS students, field visits and project-based activities are particularly relevant to a curriculum that includes development planning, social research, population studies, project management, policy, and community-focused subjects.

Student evaluation at the college includes home assignments, group work, presentations, mid-term examinations, end-term examinations, and classroom activities in addition to Pokhara University's academic requirements.

Facilities and Student Support

BDevS students study within the broader academic facilities available at Camad College. These include a library, computer laboratory, internet-enabled classrooms, multimedia facilities, and a canteen.

Student support also includes academic guidance, personal counselling, career planning, career counselling, hostel accommodation, transportation, student activities, and an alumni network.

The computer and internet facilities can also support subjects such as Information Technology for Social Science Research, research methods, project preparation, presentations, and academic writing.

Scholarships

Camad College has scholarship arrangements that include:

• Ganesh Man Singh Memorial Scholarship Fund

• College Topper Scholarship

• Meritorious Students Scholarship

The Ganesh Man Singh Memorial Scholarship Fund is intended for needy and deserving students, while the other two schemes relate to academic performance.

For BDevS scholarship consideration, students must have completed 10+2, Intermediate, PCL, A Level, or an equivalent qualification recognized by Pokhara University and meet the applicable academic requirement.

The scholarship application materials include:

• Official 10+2 or equivalent transcript photocopy

• SEE/SLC mark sheet photocopy

• Character certificate

• Three passport-size photographs

Skills Developed Through the Curriculum

Through its subjects, research activities, internship, and project work, BDevS can help students develop abilities related to:

• Development planning and analysis

• Social science research

• Development statistics

• Demographic analysis

• Project planning and management

• Development communication

• Policy-related study

• Resource mobilization

• Organizational understanding

• Written and oral communication

• Community and social issue analysis

The extent to which students develop these abilities depends on their academic engagement, field exposure, research work, project performance, and practical experience.

Career and Further Study Direction

The BDevS curriculum is relevant to work connected with development projects, social and community programs, research, advocacy, policy, project management, and development organizations.

Graduates may explore opportunities in:

• NGOs and development organizations

• Government-related development work

• Development projects

• Social and community development

• Policy-related work

• Project management

• Research

• Advocacy

Further study may also be pursued in development studies or related social science disciplines. Career direction depends on the graduate's skills, academic performance, experience, additional qualifications, and available opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BDevS at Camad College?

BDevS is a multidisciplinary bachelor's program that studies development through areas such as economics, population, gender, governance, social work, planning, research, policy, project management, and sustainable development.

How long is the BDevS program?

The course runs for four years under a semester-based academic system.

Which university is the program affiliated with?

BDevS at Camad College is affiliated with Pokhara University.

How many seats are available?

Camad College offers 48 seats for BDevS.

Does BDevS include an internship?

Yes. Semester VIII contains a 4-credit internship.

Is project work included?

Yes. The final semester contains 3-credit Project Work.

Does the program include research subjects?

Yes. The curriculum includes Research Methods in Social Science, Development Statistics and Application, Demographic Techniques, and Information Technology for Social Science Research.

What areas does BDevS focus on?

The program covers development studies, population, economics, gender, governance, social work, development planning, migration, human rights, research, financing, public policy, poverty, tourism, project management, and sustainable development.