Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Development
The main purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Development is to contribute to the socio-economic development of the nation, particularly in poverty reduction initiatives and sustainable rural development by building national capacity in the formulation, implementation and management of holistic and inclusive rural development. This effort requires practitioners with a broad-based and multidisciplinary background, equipped with a sound knowledge of social, environmental and other applied sciences pertinent to sustainable development. It offers students deeper insights into the crucial issues related to the sustainability debate, such as population growth, resource use, poverty alleviation, technology development, lifestyles, environmental protection, consumerism, development paradigms, trade, and economic growth. In this endeavour, the programme is designed to develop a cadre of professionals with knowledge and competencies in a range of social sciences and applied sciences pertinent to sustainable rural development and rural resource management, thus filling the human resource gap in this area of sustainable development. The broad based programme prepares graduates for a career as researchers, development specialist, project and programme managers, planners and field workers. Graduates will be able to find employment in various government agencies, NGOs, international organisations, and private sector. Further, the programme will prepare the graduates to assume leadership position in local governments and pursue career in politics.
Objectives
The programme aims to equip students with the ability to demonstrate a broad knowledge of fundamental precepts across a range of disciplines such as social science, development management, agriculture, environment and natural resources management, and economic development. It prepares students with the knowledge and skills to analyse problems and issues, formulate potential resolutions and alternatives. The programme also aims at providing knowledge and skills to formulate, plan, implement and evaluate sustainable, sound and holistic development programmes and projects.
Curriculum structure
The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Development programme will be of 360 credits, spread over 6 semesters. In each semester there will be 5 modules of 12 credits each. A special feature of the programme is the Field Project during which they will also carry out a research project of their interest.
Year
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Semester
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Module Title
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Module Code
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Credit
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I
|
I
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Introduction to Sociology
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SOC 101
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12
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Organizational Management & Leadership
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MGT 101
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12
|
||
Academic Writing Skills
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ACS 101
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12
|
||
Information Communication Technology
|
ICT 101
|
12
|
||
Dzongkha Language
|
DZG 101
|
12
|
||
I
|
II
|
Analytical Skills
|
GSE 101
|
12
|
Bhutanese Society & Culture
|
SOC 102
|
12
|
||
Environmental Studies
|
EVS 101
|
12
|
||
Principles of Ecology & Ecosystem
|
EVS 102
|
12
|
||
Introduction to Sustainable Development
|
DEV 101
|
12
|
||
II
|
I
|
Introduction to Development Communication
|
COM 201
|
12
|
Public Health for Sustainable Development
|
PHD 201
|
12
|
||
Development Economics
|
ECN 201
|
12
|
||
Sustainable Livestock Production
|
AGR 201
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12
|
||
Sustainable Crop Production
|
AGR 202
|
12
|
||
II
|
II
|
Statistics
|
STS 201
|
12
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Research Method in Social Science
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RES 201
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12
|
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Sustainable Infrastructure Development
|
DEV 202
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12
|
||
Agri-business & Marketing
|
EDP 202
|
12
|
||
Entrepreneurship Development
|
EDP 201
|
12
|
||
III
|
I
|
Geographical Information System & Remote Sensing
|
GIS 301
|
12
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Integrated Watershed Management
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NRM 301
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12
|
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Community-based NRM & Ecotourism
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NRM 302
|
12
|
||
Natural Resources Economics
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NRM 303
|
12
|
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Environmental Governance & Sustainable Land Management
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NRM 304
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12
|
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III
|
II
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Field Study on Sustainable Development
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PRW 301
|
24
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Project Planning & Management
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MGT 302
|
12
|
||
Introduction to Public Policy Processes
|
DEV 303
|
12
|
||
Climate Change & Adaptation
|
NRM 305
|
12
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Note: 1 CR = 12 notional hours of learning which includes students efforts