The Master in Buddhism and Sustainable Development (MBSD) degree program will demonstrate a sound understanding on Buddhist Philosophy which is endowed with the practical acuity to analyse development issues of our society and thereby reach out to the solutions in a peaceful, non-violent and sustainable way. As a program of Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Lumbini Buddhist University, this course of study is focused largely on the social science and humanity perspective as a disciplinary notion, though it has also derived different concepts and ideas of sustainable development from natural and applied sciences. This program includes 16 regular courses (100 marks/ 3 Credit hour each) including a compulsory Thesis. Eight elective courses have been planned (two electives in each semester). Student will select one elective subject in each semester.
Course Objectives:
The core objective of the MBSSD courses of study is to cater to a multiplicity of Buddhist perspectives on development (its theories, practices, and policies), and thereby offer ways of sustainability for inner peace and happiness in the world. In specific, this program has been designed with the following learning objectives:
| Program Name | Call For Admission | Admission Deadline | Class Starts | Semester End Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBS | Oct 1 | Jan 2 | Jan 15 | May Last Week and Dec Last Week |
Admission Criteria:
Students from any discipline having passed a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from any recognized university are eligible to apply for admission to a Master’s degree program. Eligible candidates may apply to LBU by filling out an online application form available online. Admission to the program will take place on a Semester basis. To be eligible for the program, the candidate needs to appear for a written entrance examination followed by an interview. The maximum number of candidates is set to 35 students per class.
Course duration and total credit: The duration of the course is two years comprising two semesters in each year and four semesters in total. The total credit hours for the course will be 60 (15 credits allocated in each semester, i.e. 15×4=60, in total).
Entry requirements for admission: The minimum requirement to apply for admission in the Program is completion of a Bachelor’s degree in applied/social/natural sciences from a recognized University of Nepal or abroad.
Teaching Methods:
The teaching methods consist of lectures, discussion sessions, oral and written presentations, audio-visual, term papers, seminar papers, book reviews and field visits. Each professor will follow a method of teaching and provide appropriate material at hand.
Assessment Methods:
Each course will be evaluated against 50 marks. Its marks are divided into 60:40 percent. The students should appear in the term end examination to be held by the University for 60 percent Marks. The internal evaluation will be based on constant monitoring of the supervisor and the teachers using specified tools. The class professor will be responsible for conducting the internal assessment. The pass marks in each subject will be 50 percent.
Fee Structure: According to related campus