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

August 29, 20262 min read

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
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