as University College Hargeisa Branch Department of Development Studies
Why Development Studies? We are in a third world
We need more development practitioners The different gov’t offices need people who
can make a difference The NGOs need Somalilanders who can participate in their activities The new five year plan need people in the implementation phase
Who should/can involve? Students who give priority to
DISCIPLINE & HARD WORK Students who love their country/patriots Students who are ready to go to the grass root level in identifying priorities and proposing solutions Students who not only are concerned about what they have at hand but also who follow what is going on in this world
What are you going to face? Challenges which need concentration,
analysis and critical thinking in classes Challenges with which their ability of initiative taking, participation, coordination and involvement to come up with a solution is evaluated Activities which require their involvement not only like students, but also patriots who are doing something for this country
The major courses All the common courses to provide our
students with the basic requirements of a BA Degree Courses which can help the students to be not only local employees but also internationalists Courses which can help them acquire additional knowledge from related fields
Courses from Economics Macro and Micro Economics Development Economics
Rural Development Urban Development
Courses from Management Introduction to Management Human Resource Management Management Information System Risk Management Research Methodology
Courses from Law and Politics International Relations
International Law Political Science
Principles of Constitutional Law Conflict Analysis and Management Decentralization and Local Governance Political Economy of Somaliland
Courses from Development Studies
NGOs and International Organization Disaster Management Natural Resource Management Project Planning and Management Social Development Development Policy Environmental Impact Assessment Monitoring and Evaluation Sociology of Development Sustainable Development
Opportunities after studying Participation in the implementation of the
new five year development plan of Somaliland Practically using and implementing their classroom study High opportunity to work and bring change in the life of the majority
-We want you here not only to study but also enjoy higher education in the
Department of Development Studies
You are Welcome!