Mulungushi University
&
Chalimbana Local Government Training Institute
Programme Accreditation No. | HEA-MU/LP/7/139 |
Name of Learning Programme | Bachelor of Arts in Development Planning & Management |
ZQF LEVEL | 7 |
Start: April/May
Exams: End of Semester
Calendar–System: Semester
Application Deadline: Until March
Fees: More information under “Payments“
Contact: For more information contact Mr Tembo +260 977759724
1. Introduction
The Bachelor of Development planning and Management is intended to explore concepts, principles, theories, and techniques that play an important role in shaping our development goals and priorities by focusing on development in all areas including input management to outputs as well as private sector and market development.
2. Rationale
The programme will help develop skills as well as competencies that are needed to understand and respond to key aspects of development planning at the global, regional and community level in order to facilitate achievement of long term economic growth and sustainable development.
3. Aims of the Programme
The aim of the Bachelor of Development Planning and Management is to produce graduates equipped with knowledge, competences, analytical and research skills in the field of global and local processes focused on poverty reduction, planning and development strategies as well as economic and ecological processes and social practice.
4. Programme Objectives
1. Analyse and apply existing theories from a multidisciplinary field of development and planning studies.
2. Recognize how international development trends such as climate change, migration, and urbanization manifest in local processes of continuity and change.
3. Critically assess the utilization of knowledge about the most relevant management and planning methods as tools for sustainable development and participative planning.
4. Apply conceptual and theoretical knowledge to real-life situations and contexts.
5. Apply knowledge and skills to inform management and decision-making processes in both the private and public sectors.
5. Entry Requirement
Prospective students must satisfy the following entry requirements as specified in the General Regulations:
Option 1
Must have passed Grade 12 or Form V with a minimum of credit in at least five subjects including English Language; OR
Option 2
‘O’ Level certificate from a recognized Examination Board with a minimum of grade C in at least five subjects including English Language; OR
Option 3
‘A’ Level certificate from a recognized Examination Board with passes in the English Language and any other recognized equivalents subjects.
Students possessing a diploma from a recognized College (recognized by Mulungushi University) shall enter into the programme at Year 2.
6. Duration
The Bachelors programme will be for four (4) years.
7. Course Outline
First Year – First Semester
SSS 121 | Research and Academic Writing Skills |
DPM 131 | Introduction to Demography |
BMG 101 | Ethics and Sustainability in Society |
SSE 121 | Introduction to Micro-economics |
DPM 111 | Introduction to Planning and Development |
First Year – Second Semester
Course Code | Course Name |
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SDS 112 | Introduction to Development Thinking |
ICT 132 | Introduction to Computer Software Packages |
BEN 142 | Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship |
SSE 112 | Introduction to Macro-economics |
SPA 122 | Introduction to Management |
Second Year – First Semester
Course Code | Course Name |
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SSS 261 | Introduction to Research |
SSS 211 | Theories and Practices of Development |
SGD 211 | Cross Cutting Issues in |
SGD 221 | Local Governance |
DPM 221 | Rural Planning and Development |
Second Year – Second Semester
Course Code | Course Name |
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SSS 262 | Data Analysis and Software Application |
SDS 262 | The Political Economy of Development |
DPM 212 | Theories of Planning |
DPM 232 | Sociology of Development |
DPM 222 | Urban Planning and Development |
Third Year – First Semester
Course Code | Course Name |
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SSS 381 | Project Planning & Management I |
DPM 311 | Land Management I |
BMG 381 | Organization Behaviour and Leadership |
SPA 321 | Public Policy Analysis |
SPA 311 | Development Administration |
Third Year – Second Semester
Course Code | Course Name |
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SSS 382 | Project Planning & Management II |
DPM 312 | Land Management II |
SDS 322 | Financing for Development |
SDS 352 | Population, Spatial Planning and Development |
SDS 312 | Science Technology and Development |
Fourth Year – First Semester
Course Code | Course Name |
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SDS 451 | Globalization and Development |
SSS 471 | Human Development |
DPM 421 | Local Economic Development |
SDS 421 | Zambian Development Perspective |
SSS 441 | Research Project I |
Fourth Year – Second Semester
Course Code | Course Name |
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SDS 442 | Monitoring and Evaluation |
DES 432 | Environmental Management & Planning |
SPA 412 | Strategic Management |
SSS 442 | Research Project II |
SDS 442 | Monitoring and Evaluation |