Department of Development Studies

To make students capable of analyzing development theories, concepts, debates and issues in the field of globalization, economic transformation, socio-cultural and political changes and environmental impacts.
To build multifaceted critical and constructive intellectual capacity among learners regarding development policies, strategies, plans and projects.
To facilitate students in developing the skills required to undertake development research activities with a focus on appropriate methodology, data collection, policy design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
To equip graduates to pursue careers in teaching, research, policy advocacy, full-time or freelance consultancy and management of development organizations.

What Students Say About Us

The Department of Development Studies has become an integral part of my life as it has changed me for the better. I am most grateful for the affordable, bare minimum cost of the degree. Teachers follow an interactive approach while teaching the courses and they prioritize practical applicability of concepts explaining the theoretical aspects in plain and simple English. The highly esteemed teachers of this Department are very kind, friendly and specialized in their respective fields. I am indebted to DIU for bringing such positive changes in my life through honing my latent talents.

Maslah Ali WarsameID: 163-49- 004

I became intrigued about studying in Bangladesh because it is doing remarkably well in development and has set itself as an example to follow. Furthermore, the degree provides me with international exposure which facilitates a comparative appreciation of the development issues from different partsof the world. I was just as impressed by the value for money offered by the program as the increase it has brought about in my level of understanding regarding issues of development. I would like to thank all the teachers of this Department for their dedication, remarkable friendliness and kind guidance.

Abdifatah Ahmed Mohamed ID: 163-49- 007

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