# Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies (BA DS) – Reviewed Curriculum

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## Programme Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies is one of the most popular multidisciplinary
programmes offered at The University of Dodoma. It seeks to produce competent graduates
who are the most sought-after in the labor market. The programme addresses the most
important issues in the world today including development, poverty, inequality as
well as sustainable development, focusing on the local and international contexts.
In that regard, the programme equips students with skills and understanding of various
theories, practice and activities which are useful to facilitate inclusive and holistic
focused development.

## Learning Outcomes

 * To develop understanding of the concept of development, and development theories.
 * To cultivate understanding of development issues and the effects at local and
   global levels.
 * To analyse international development agenda/policies and politics and their implications
   on local development.
 * To apply development theories in real-world scenarios to address socio-economic
   issues. 356
 * To apply different development approaches in designing, implementing and evaluating
   development intervention strategies.
 * To analyse and implement various development policies.
 * To conduct research to address community needs and development challenges.
 * To adhere with ethical stands in community engagement practices

## Programme Structure

#### Semester 1, Year 1

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  DS 102 |  Development Perspectives |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  DS 111 |  Poverty and Livelihoods |  Core |  12 |  
 |  DS 112 |  Gender and Socio-Economic Development |  Core |  12 |  
 |  PM 111 |  Introduction to Project planning Management |  Core |  12 |  
 |  CS 102 |  Communication Skills |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  PO 112 |  Introduction to Public Administration |  Elective |  7.5 |

#### Semester 2, Year 1

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  PM 122 |  Introduction to Participatory Development planning |  Elective |  1E+1 |

#### Semester 3 Year 2

#### Semester 4, Year 2

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  DS 221 |  Policy Planning and Analysis |  Core |  12 |  
 |  DS 222 |  Development Research Methodology |  Core |  12 |  
 |  DS 223 |  Political Development, Conflict Resolution and Peace Building |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  DS 224 |  International Trade and Development |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  DS 225 |  Decentralization and participation in Development |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  PM 221 |  Human Resource planning and Management Elective 10 |  Other |  2E+1 |

#### Semester 5, Year 3

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  DS 310 |  Practical Training |  Other |  15 |  
 |  DS 311 |  Globalization and Socio-Economic Development |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  DS 312 |  Industrialization and Development |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  DS 313 |  Environment and Sustainable Development |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  PM 311 |  Project Planning Management |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  PM 214 |  Participatory Development Planning and Management |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  PM 313 |  Project Incubation and Management Elective 10 |  Other |  2E+1 |

#### Semester 6, Year 3

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  DS 322 |  Food Security and Development |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  DS 325 |  Training for Community Development Practices |  Elective |  1E+1 |  
 |  DM 221 |  Disaster Vulnerability and Sustainable Livelihoods |  Elective |  10.5 |  
 |  PO 321 |  Management of Public Resources |  Elective |  10.5 |