Gender & Development Studies

The Department of Gender and Development Studies is a multidisciplinary department that covers wide areas of issues starting from conceptualization of gender to various development theories and perspective. The Department offers courses at a Post Graduate (MA degree) level and we have three different programs; regular, evening and summer. The field focuses on many issues such as on the question of gender power relations, access to & control over resources, feminist theories, development theories, Gender & Contemporary global issues, Project Planning as well as Gender & Public Policy , etc.. Hence, research within the department is also conducted across several fields and from a diverse collection of theoretical perspectives.

Professional Profile

The program is designed in a way that graduates will be equipped both by theoretical and practical knowledge so that they will serve as change agents in the society. Graduates can be researchers, lecturers, human right activists, policy makers, project coordinators, monitors and evaluators. Generally, graduates have great opportunity to have their own consultancy, to work in government offices as well as NGOs.

Course Break Down

Module No

Course Title

Course Code

Cr Hr

EtCTS

CP

 

 

LH

TH

P/L

HS

 

01

Basic Concepts and Theories of Gender and Development

 

Introduction to Gender

GDCS 611

2

32

24

-

79

5

Feminist Theories

GDCS 613

3

48

24

-

90

6

Development Theories and Perspectives

 

GDCS 615

3

48

26

-

115

7

Total

8

128

74

-

284

18

02

Gender and Development Issues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gender and Sexual- Reproductive Health

GDCS 617

2

32

24

 

79

5

Gender and Economic Issues

GDCS 612

3

48

24

-

90

6

Gender and Contemporary Global Issues

GDCS 614

3

48

28

-

140

8

Gender Politics, Human Right and Legal Issues

GDCS 616

3

48

28

-

144

8

Total

11

176

108

-

445

27

03

Gender Skills and Practices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gender and Public Policy

GDCS 621

2

32

24

-

133

7

Internship and Seminar Report

GDCS 623

1

16

25

121

-

6

 

Project Planning and Management

GDCS 625

3

48

32

59

50

7

Total

6

96

81

180

183

20

04

Research Methods

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Qualitative Research Method

GDCS 711

2

32

36

27

94

7

 

Quantitative Research Method

 

GDCS 712

3

48

36

46

86

8

 

Thesis

GDCS 701

6

-

16

-

1064

40

Total

11

80

88

73

1244

55

Cumulative

36

480

351

253

2156

120
                         

Admission Requirements

In order to be considered for admission to the program, candidates should:

  • Have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA over the course of their undergraduate studies.       In addition, candidates should earn a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in sociology, law, economics, public health, civics, anthropology, education, management and other related fields.
  • A passing score on the program entrance exam, as set by the department;
  • Submission of three official transcripts of their academic record, which must be sent directly to the BDU Registrar’s Office by the issuing institution.
  • Submission of application form to the BDU Registrar’s Office;
  • Presenting a letter of sponsorship from their financial supporter if any or payment of the university application fee.

Graduation Requirements

In order to earn the Master’s degree in Gender & Development Studies, graduate students must take at least thirty six (36) credit hours. Candidates must get a passing score, i.e. “B” grade. “C” score can also be a passing grade as long as the candidate scores an “A” grade in other courses. In addition, candidates must earn an overall cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 in order to graduate.

Finally, students must complete a Master’s thesis approved by internal and/or external examiners with a minimum evaluation of satisfactory.

 

 

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