Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Development Studies

The Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Development Studies at Bindura University of Science Education covers economic principles, statistics for development, social studies, agrarian studies, HIV/AIDS education, citizenship education and conflict transformation, cultural systems, and development studies. It also includes map interpretation, demography, and environmental systems, along with introductions to computers and geographical information systems.

The programme is structured in multiple parts. It includes development economics, management information systems, natural resources and development, rural livelihood, macro-economics of development, theories of development, globalisation and development, poverty and development, and research techniques and data analysis. It includes project development and management, public policy and policy analysis, and disaster risk reduction and management, plus a research project.

Modules

• EC101
• DG102
• DG103
• DG104
• HS101
• CS101
• PC108
• DG107
• DG109
• DG110
• DG111
• EC107

All applicants have to meet the following minimum requirements for admission prescribed under the general regulations (i.e):

• Have obtained at least five Ordinary Level subject passes including English Language and Mathematics passed with a grade C or better
• A Pass at ‘A’ Level in Geography and any other ‘A’ Level subject or their recognised equivalents