A broad understanding of the key concepts, theories and debates in the field of development studies

Use economic models to analyze a situation in terms of economics

Interpret charts, graphs, and tables and use the information to make informed judgments

Work and learn independently and with others

Communicate their knowledge and understanding of economic issues using written, verbal and visual expression

1. The role of ethnography in anthropology, such that the student will be able to: 2. Identify what constitutes ethnographic data and how it is generated and collected. 3. Apply different theoretical concepts to current social phenomena; 4. Understand the social, political, and ethical implications of anthropological research. 5. The role of theory in sociology, such that the student will be able to: 6. Define theory and describe its role in building sociological knowledge; 7. Compare and contrast basic theoretical orientations; 8. Show how theories reflect the historical context of the times and cultures in which they were developed; 9. Show how different theoretical approaches would explain current social phenomena. 10. The role of research methods in sociology, such that the student will be able to: 11. Know basic methodological approaches and describe the general role of methods in building sociological knowledge; 12. Compare and contrast the basic methodological approaches for gathering data, identifying the virtues and limitations of each method;

Students will be able to produce functional English for everyday life. They will develop fluency in reading and writing to communicate massage with clarity.

Students will be able to plan, structure and deliver effective presentations

Knowledge of main international development concepts and paradigms.

Knowledge and analysis of main international development actors and their policies

Knowledge of economic development and globalization, their impact on human development and its measurement.

Analysis of financing for development models and knowledge of development cooperation policies.

Able to understand the meaning of unemployment and inflation data and how that data is collected and computed

Understanding the meaning and components of the National Income Accounts, especially GDP

Understanding the meaning of the business cycle and its phases

And to manipulate the basic Aggregate Supply, Aggregate Demand model of the macro economy

How fiscal policy operates, its tools, and its advantages and drawbacks

How a fractional reserve banking system works

How monetary policy operates, its tools, and its advantages and drawbacks

To increase understanding of basic facts and concepts about the American political system, including its history, philosophical, constitutional and legal foundations, leading political values and ideas, governing institutions, and policymaking processes.

The role of ethnography in anthropology

Identify what constitutes ethnographic data and how it is generated and collected

Apply different theoretical concepts to current social phenomena

Understand the social, political, and ethical implications of anthropological research.

The role of theory in sociology

Define theory and describe its role in building sociological knowledge

Compare and contrast basic theoretical orientations

Show how theories reflect the historical context of the times and cultures in which they were developed

Show how different theoretical approaches would explain current social phenomena

The role of research methods in sociology

Know basic methodological approaches and describe the general role of methods in building sociological knowledge

Compare and contrast the basic methodological approaches for gathering data, identifying the virtues and limitations of each method

Computer training also prepares participants to use different types of technology in everyday settings. This may include installing software, managing updates and performing backups on desktop computers, laptops or tablets. Training can prepare you to use a computer both on the job and in your personal life.

• the meaning of unemployment and inflation data and how that data is collected and computed

• the meaning and components of the National Income Accounts, especially GDP;

• the meaning of the business cycle and its phases;

• and to manipulate the basic Aggregate Supply, Aggregate Demand model of the macro economy;

• how fiscal policy operates, its tools, and its advantages and drawbacks;

• how a fractional reserve banking system works;

• how monetary policy operates, its tools, and its advantages and drawbacks.

Have a sound knowledge of several major theories of international development

Have a deep understanding of different, often competing, conceptualisations of ‘development’

Be able to critically analyse the strengths and shortcomings of major theories

Have a strong understanding of several themes that dominate the contemporary international development agenda

Be able to critically analyse the strengths and shortcomings of dominant themes

After the completion of this course, students will be able to: • develop an understanding of principles of management and organizational dominances; • explore the relationship between organizational behavior and management; • acquire the basic understanding of power, manager, rules, legitimacy, organizational culture, employee’s participation, organizational system, and development; and • apply the knowledge acquired in the module to examine the issues of organizational theories and behavior.

At the end of the course, students will: • Learn about the basic concepts and methods of anthropology and its relationship with development. • Have a clear understanding of the historical relationship between colonialism, capitalism and development. • Understand the meaning of development as a discourse and how it is experienced variously by multiple social actors. • Have a clear understanding and appreciation of the role of culture in development. • Be able to understand the workings of institutions such as the IMF and the World Bank and their highly debated role in poverty alleviation and debt relief. • Recognize the theory suggested for sustainable development.

a) Maintain social contact in different social situations, greet people, b) using French expressions for day-to-day life c) Introduce themselves and others d) Ask information about a person. e.g. (name, age, nationality, profession, address, telephone number etc.) e) Speak about their likings and preferences f) Write letters to new Francophone friends with self and family description g) Describe, show and locate objects; describe bedrooms, apartment etc h) Describe a person (physique, clothes, colours etc.) i) Converse with seller, asking price, likings, size etc j) Describe house, rooms, apartment; locate places, rooms in a layout k) Listen to and understand French used in different social / daily situation l) Read and understand texts at a reasonably beginners level m) Write effectively ( email, descriptive letter, completing form etc) n) Speak with moderate pronunciation and accuracy respecting social language

To familiarize students with cutting edge research topics in the field.

To provide a critical reading of the current literature on the empirical microeconomics of development.

To provide conceptual tools to improve student’s analytical ability and their access to publishing on academic journals.

• Students’ working knowledge of various perspectives to explain poverty and poverty eradication programs and strategies • Students’ capacity to interpret and critically evaluate written material on poverty and poverty related and work • Students’ skills in working productively in group activities • Students’ understanding of the relationship between theory and practice • Students’ ability to incorporate reflection and critical analysis into discussion • Students’ skills in undertaking independent research

• Differentiate development from a liner viewpoint of economic growth.

• Identify and understand the most important concepts and ideas relevant to human development paradigm.

• Critically analyze the idea of development from an alternative perspective based upon human well-being.

• Comprehend policy relevant issues of Human Development.

• Develop their analytical and critical skills through lectures, term papers, case studies and exams.

recognize the interconnectedness of multiple factors in environmental challenges

engage constructively with diverse forms of knowledge and experience

identify the multiple scales, actors, and stakes of an issue

The objective of this course is to provide an understanding for the graduate business student on statistical concepts to include measurements of location and dispersion, probability, probability distributions, sampling estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, and correlation analysis, multiple regression and business/economi forecasting. By completing this course the student will learn to perform the following: 1. How to calculate and apply measures of location and measures of dispersion -- grouped and ungrouped data cases. 2. How to apply discrete and continuous probability distributions to various business problems. 3. Perform Test of Hypothesis as well as calculate confidence interval for a population parameter for single sample and two sample cases. Understand the concept of p-values. 4. Learn non-parametric test such as the Chi-Square test for Independence as well as Goodness of Fit. 5. Compute and interpret the results of Bivariate and Multivariate Regression and Correlation Analysis, for forecasting and also perform ANOVA and F-test. Further, understand both the meaning and applicability of a dummy variable and the assumptions which underline a regression model. Be able to perform a multiple regression using computer software.

• Will be able to understand the complex transformation of agriculture and rural parts of Bangladesh.

• Will be able to analyse the food security issues of Bangladesh.

• Will be able to design research in this field.

Students will learn about practical, micro-level issues of development related to gender

1 Understand why societies need the government and the public sector.

2 Understand how why markets fail and how the public sector responds or is expected to respond.

3 Understand how the public sector raises finance for its expenditure.

4 Understand the economics and the political economy of budgets of the government.

5 Understand how governments make choices between different projects.

6 Understand the process and problems of collective decision-making and how governments resolve these problems.

7 Understand the public sector and its financing in Bangladesh better.

Receive fundamental knowledge and Understanding of the key concepts of political economy.

Learn about the political economy of the early years of Bangladesh.

Acquire an understanding of the underlying political interests behind economic policies.

Received fundamental knowledge to start and manage projects efficiently and effectively

Learned about key project management skills and strategies

Understood project management design, development, and deployment

At the end of this course, students are expected to be able to: o Identify and understand the most important problems and debates in the field of governance and development. o Understand and evaluate the shifting nature of the role of the state in development. o Critically analyze the current prominent mainstream paradigm related to Governance and Good Governance. o Understand the diversity of economic and political structures among developing countries. o Use and understand a range of sources for empirical information and critically evaluate the empirical basis of different approaches to development. o Develop their analytical and critical skills, through the ideas discussed in the lectures, term papers and case studies and exams. o Enhance their communication and critical thinking skills through debate and discussion in the class and through presentation. o It is aimed both at those interested in research careers and at those aspiring to work in the applied side of development governance in the developed or/and the developing world.

The students will be able to: • To analyse the reasons behind rural and urban poverty in developing countries • To explore the opportunities and challenges for poverty alleviation approaches, strategies, programs and processes • To find out the roles and responsibilities of states and non-state actors in the arena of poverty alleviation

Define their place as citizens in global society.

Understanding of the political, economic, cultural interconnectedness that constitutes our world today.

Ability to communicate at a basic functional level of proficiency in a language, other than English, specific to the geographical region of study.

Ability to communicate at a basic functional level of proficiency in a language, other than English, specific to the geographical region of study.

Ability to analyze specific social aspects of a geographical region employing in a competent and creative way the appropriate conceptual and theoretical tools of the following disciplines: anthropology, economics, history, literature and art, and politics.

Ability to investigate the increasing interdependent nature and complexity of cultural, economic, environmental, political, and social processes that constitute the global experience, and to examine those processes from a global justice perspective.

The course aims at exploring the role of the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Civil Society (CS) in the process of development. Accordingly, the course will have particular focus on two broader contexts: (i) NGOs and Development and (ii) Civil Society and Development. However, the course also examines the role of NGOs as part of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).

• Gain a basic understanding about the major areas and foundational components of psychology. • Have a general understanding and appreciation of the role of human behavior. • Know how psychology informs organizations and their social and interactional processes. • Learn the scientific basis of human behavior at work. • Develop reasoning for the usefulness of organizational psychology in the workplace. • Learn how to critically evaluate and apply scientifically supported solutions to an original problem relevant to psychology. • Recognize the theory suggested for organizational development.

At the end of this course, students are expected to be able to: o Differentiate the various meaning of child and youth in different contexts. o Consider the importance of children and youth in policy paper as a policy maker in future in their professional life if necessary. o Explore child and youth studies theory in relation to the experiences of children and youth represented in literature and popular culture. o Demonstrate knowledge of the policies that govern services to children and youth. o Learn to locate their own biographies and biases, and develop their voices within the theoretical landscape. o Specify and critique the philosophies and ideologies that guide the development of policy instruments and service arrangements for children, youth and their families. o Specify and critique how the current policy frameworks reflect society’s social construction of the child, youth and family. o Demonstrate understanding of how the structure and historical development of policies maintain systems of power, privilege and oppression. o Specify and critique the laws, regulations and judicial interpretations that govern the delivery of social services to children, youth, and families. o Demonstrate ability of critical analysis using cross national comparisons. o Demonstrate in depth knowledge and the ability to apply evidence-based knowledge in the design and implementation of comprehensive, culturally responsive services for children, youth, and families. o Develop their analytical and critical skills, through the ideas discussed in the lectures, term papers and case studies and exams. o Enhance their communication and critical thinking skills through debate and discussion in the class and through presentation. o Do in-depth policy analysis research in one or more of the specific areas of services and policies in the field of social science and areas relevant to children and youth.

The course is intended to inform the students the terminology of sustainable development, climate change, global warming, biodiversity conservation etc.

Course Outcomes

Methods of community involvement as an essential part of successful DRR

Humanitarian Assistance before and after disaster

Technological innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction: Advantages and problems

Experience on conducting independent DM study including data search, analysis and presentation of disaster case study

To develop understanding of the basic framework of research process.

To develop an understanding of various research designs and techniques.

To identify various sources of information for literature review and data collection.

To develop an understanding of the ethical dimensions of conducting applied research.

Appreciate the components of scholarly writing and evaluate its quality.

• Learn about the basic concepts and ideas in relation to ethics and development. • Develop reasoning for examining development practices critically. • Have a clearing understanding about the necessity of ethics for sustainable development. • Learn how to ensure ethical practices in development practices • Recognize the theories suggested for development ethics.

• Contrast the governing paradigms associated with the administrative welfare state and those of the neo liberal state and explain the relationship of the NPM to the neo liberal mode of governance

• An understanding of the “tools” available to address policy problems

• An understanding of the effects of government action

• An understanding of the various constituencies that influence how policy is made, and the theoretical underpinnings of real life policy choices.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

Know the history of public health and its development

Concept of health and disease

Brief concept regarding human body system, organs and its functions.

Basic idea on Microbiology and Public health related diseases.

Demography, Family Planning and Immunization.

Medici legal aspects of public health

Health related administrative setup , health infrastructure, function of different health related organization and their contribution on overall national development.

 Have an overall idea about the contemporary relevant issues of Bangladesh.  Know about the true history and Bangladesh and grow enthusiasm to know more about the history of Bangladesh.  Gain an understanding on the major Bangladeshi issues (both of past and present times)  Identify the major national and international challenges to ensure a better future for all.  Link the development issues of Bangladesh to the International context.  Think about the economic and developmental features of Bangladesh from a critical point of view.  Try to find out the probable solutions of the agricultural, industrial, service, education and health sectors of Bangladesh in the face of development.  Learn about major environmental challenges of Bangladesh as well as of the globe.  Contribute to the sustainable development of the country.  Develop their analytical and critical skills, through the ideas discussed in the lectures, term papers, group works, case studies and exams.  Enhance their communication and critical thinking skills through debate and discussion in the class and through presentation.  Learn to assess the development process of a particular economy or country bases upon different case studies.

• A complete and comprehensive thesis paper is expected

• Demonstrate that the thesis is their own work

• Confirm that they understand what they have written and can defend it verbally

Investigate their awareness of where their original work sits in relation to the wider research field • Establish whether the thesis is of sufficiently high standard to merit the award of the degree for which it is submitted • Allow students to clarify and develop the written thesis in response to the examiners' questions • Vis-à-vis a comprehensive viva will demonstrate their overall learning in the discipline of development studies • A 4-member (3 internal departmental faculties + 1 External Faculty [within/outside BUP]) Defence Committee will be constituted by the departmental examination committee. The defence committee has scoring/marking responsibility