The course spans over two year period and is divided into four semesters. Apart from the theoretical knowledge, students are supposed to carry out projects works, assessments, group discussion, and field visits during the course of study.
The course module focuses on balancing gender disparity, understanding rural societies, and their development.
Curricular Structure
The four-semester detailed course description is:
| First Semester | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| PRD 711 | Principles of Demography | 3 |
| PRD 712 | Demographic Techniques | 3 |
| PRD 713 | Mathematics and Statistics | 3 |
| PRD 714 | Population Dynamics of Nepal | 3 |
| PRD 716 | Rural Development Planning: Theory and Practical | 3 |
| PRD 717 | Basic Computer Skills | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| PRD 721 | Population Policies and Program | 3 |
| PRD 722 | Adv. Demographic Techniques | 3 |
| PRD 723 | Research Methods | 3 |
| PRD 724 | Reproductive Health and Rights | 3 |
| PRD 726 | Rural Economy and Resource Management | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| PRD 731 | Population, Environment and Sustainable Development | 3 |
| PRD 732 | Gender and Development | 3 |
| PRD 733 | Project Planning and Implementation | 3 |
| PRD 734 | Human Development | 3 |
| PRD 735 | Decentralization and Local Governance | 3 |
| PRD 737 | Rural-Urban Interrelationships | 3 |
| PRD 738 | Communication Skills and Conflict Management | 3 |
| Total | 21 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| PRD 741 | Population, Environment and Sustainable Development | 3 |
| PRD 742 | Gender Responsive Policy, Planning and Administration | 3 |
| ----- | Application of IT in Population and Development | 3 |
| PRD 749 | Dissertation | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |