Course Overview:

BA in International Development is a three-year undergraduate program focusing on global development issues such as poverty, inequality, governance, environmental sustainability, and economic development. The course combines economics, political science, sociology, and international relations to address challenges in developing countries.

Course Duration:

• 3 years (6 semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-wise)

Semester 1:

• Introduction to International Development

• Global Political Economy

• Development Economics - Theories and Applications

• World History and Development Trends

• English Communication Skills

Semester 2:

• Sustainable Development

• Global Governance and Policy Making

• Environmental Issues and International Development

• Introduction to Sociology

• Public Administration in Development

Semester 3:

• Human Development and Capabilities Approach

• Gender and Development

• Global Health Challenges

• Research Methods in Social Sciences

• Elective 1 (Rural Development/Urban Development)

Semester 4:

• Development Aid and International Organizations

• Politics of Poverty and Inequality

• Project Management in International Development

• Social Movements and Development

• Elective 2 (Environmental Economics/Education in Developing Countries)

Semester 5:

• Conflict, Humanitarian Aid, and Development

• Governance, Corruption, and Accountability

• Economic Growth and Development Policies

• Elective 3 (International Trade/Community Development)

• Internship/Field Work

Semester 6:

• Development Planning and Policy Analysis

• Contemporary Issues in International Development

• Climate Change and Development

• Elective 4 (Migration and Development/Global Food Security)

• Dissertation/Research Project

Average Fees:

• The average fees for a BA in International Development in India range from INR 50,000 to INR 2,00,000 per year, depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:

Admission to BA in International Development programs may require qualifying exams such as:

• CUET (Common University Entrance Test)

• JNU Entrance Exam

• TISS BAT (Tata Institute of Social Sciences)

• Christ University Entrance Test

Top 10 Institutions in India for BA in International Development:

1. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai

2. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi

3. Symbiosis School of International Studies, Pune

4. Jadavpur University, Kolkata

5. Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi

6. Amity University, Noida

7. Christ University, Bengaluru

8. University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

9. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi

10. Delhi University (DU), New Delhi

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for BA in International Development:

1. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

2. Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram

3. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi

4. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam

5. Farook College, Kozhikode

6. Sacred Heart College, Kochi

7. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram

8. Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara

9. MES College, Marampally

10. St. Thomas College, Thrissur