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Bachelor in Community Development (BCD)

Overview

The Bachelor in Community Development (BCD) is a specialized undergraduate program lasting four years that aims to train individuals who can become leaders and advocates for community development and social progress in the country. This distinctive professional program focuses on equipping students with the necessary skills and entrepreneurial mindset to address the diverse needs of various sections of society, including the environment, health, equity, women, children, youth, the elderly, Dalits, people with disabilities, and communities affected by different transformations.

  • Course Info

    Affilation Kathmandu University (KU)
    Duration 4 Years
    Institute Type College
    Average Fees Incurred NPR 570,000 - 600,000
    Employment Roles

    Community Development Officer

    Project Coordinator 

    Social Worker

    Non-profit Organization Roles
    Placement Opportunities

    NGO

    INGOs

    Governement Agencies 

    Community Development Projecets

  • Admission Criteria

    Applicants must appear and pass the Kathmandu University School of Arts Admission Test (KUSAAT)

  • Salient Features

    Holistic Approach to Development: Comprehensive understanding of community development.
    Sociological and Anthropological Perspectives: Insight into societal structures and cultures.
    Community Organizing Skills: Strategies for mobilizing and organizing communities.
    Focus on Rural and Urban Development: Addressing challenges in both rural and urban communities.
    Gender-Inclusive Development: Consideration of gender issues in community development.
    Project Planning and Management Skills: Practical skills for successful project planning and management.
    Research-Oriented Approach: Development of research skills for evidence-based community development.

  • Eligibility

    0+2, intermediate degree or any other equivalent degree in any discipline from a recognized educational institution with minimum aggregate of 50 percent CGPA 2.5 out of 4 are eligible to apply for the programme.

  • Curricular Structure

    Introduction to Community Development: Overview of concepts, principles, and history.
    Sociology and Anthropology: Understanding societal structures, cultures, and dynamics.
    Community Organizing and Mobilization: Strategies for mobilizing and organizing communities.
    Rural and Urban Development: Focus on development challenges and opportunities in both settings.
    Gender and Development: Examination of gender issues and their impact on community development.
    Project Planning and Management: Skills for planning, implementing, and managing community development projects.
    Research Methods in Community Development: Techniques for conducting research in community development.

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