MSc in Natural Resources Management and Rural Development

MSc in Natural Resources Management and Rural Development

Masters
·
2 years

M.Sc. in Natural Resources Management is an interdisciplinary course with the focus on training professionals with knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of natural resources, their relationship and management. This has been the most sought after course among the professionals working in the areas of rural and urban planning, ecosystem management, watershed management, water resources management, forestry and waste management.

Academic session

The session generally starts in September-October each year.

Annual enrollment

The College enrolls 20 students in each batch.

Eligibility

A Candidate having graduation with at least 15 years of schooling in any of the following: Engineering, Architecture, Food technology, Agriculture, Forestry, Surveying, Animal Science, Management, Geography, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology and Botany from recognized University are considered eligible to apply for admission.

Admission Criteria

Application forms can be obtained from KAFCOL, IOF Pokhara and IOF liaison office Kirtipur. Students who have passed the entrance exam are eligible for admission in this program.

Curricular Structure

Master of Science in Natural Resources Management program of Pokhara University is designed to provide students adequate knowledge and skills to be competent natural resource managers, executives, or entrepreneurs capable of becoming strategic change agents in the corporate and social field.

The program focuses on integrated and multidisciplinary approach in developing social and resource management outlook and adequate skill in analysis, decision making, implementation, leadership, and communication. It is a two-year program spread over four semesters. A student needs to successfully complete 45 credit hours of course work and 15 credit hours of research project for graduation. 

 

Semester I

 

Course Code

Course Title

Credit hours

NRM 511

Natural Resources System

3

NRM 512

Climate Change in Natural Resources Management

3

NRM 513

Ecology and Ecosystem Management

3

STT 505

Statistical Analysis

3

NRM 514

Energy Resources & Environment

3

 

 

 

 

 

Semester II

 

Course Code

Course Title

Credit hours

NRM 521

Natural Resources Governance and Policy

3

ENV 511

Environmental Assessment and Auditing

3

NRM 522

Natural Resources Economics

3

NRM 523

Geospatial Techniques in Natural Resources Management

3

 

Elective-I

3

 

 

 

 

 

Semester III

 

Course code

Courses Title

Credit hours

NRM 611

Integrated Watershed Management

3

RCH 601

Research Methodology

3

MGT 611

Program Planning & Management

3

NRM 612

Society, Livelihood and Participatory Development

3

 

Elective-II

3

 

 

 

 

 

Semester IV

 

Course Code

Courses Title

Credit hours

NRM 691

Thesis

15