2 Year 1 Sem Research & Statistics Farm Economics & Marketing Post Harvest Technology Horticulture Crops II Plant Protection Project Work start 2 Year 2 Sem Geog Field Attachment Medicinal Aromatic Plants & Mushroom Plant Breeding and Seed Production Field Crops Water Management Project Work Course Duration: Full 2 years Status: The programme was earlier launched in 1992 as 3 years study till 2001 enrolment. From 2002 till 2005 intake, the programme was restructured to 2 years full-time study. Later the programme was adopted by the University in 2006 and launched in the same year 2006. The programme is since then continuing till date. The programme was recently reviewed in 2013 and approved by 27th Academic Board. Programme: Diploma in Animal Husbandry Purpose of programme: The main purpose is to train a versatile mid-level staff to mainly cater to the needs of the farming community through a holistic and farmer oriented training in Animal Production and Animal Healthcare. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Dzongkha Soil Science Applied Anatomy & Physiology Fundamentals of Veterinary Medicine Animal Genetics, Breeding & Reproduction 1 Year 2 Sem and Extension Analytical Skills Dairy, Sheep & Goat Production Feed & Fodder Production Preventive Veterinary Medicine Farm Household Attachment 2 Year 1 Sem Research & Statistics Farm Economics & Marketing AI & Reproductive Disorders Animal Nutrition Veterinary Surgery Project Work start 2 Year 2 Sem Geog Field Attachment Clinical Veterinary Medicine Dairy Technology Pig, Poultry & Equine Production Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology Project Work Course Duration: Full time 2 years Status: The programme was earlier launched in 1992 as 3 years study till 2001 enrolment. From 2002 till 2005 intake, the time
1 Sem Information System & Remote sensing based NRM Land & Environment management Resources Economics & Ecotourism Management 3 Year 2 Sem Project Planning and Management Introduction to Public Policy Processes Climate Change: Vulnerability, Mitigation & Adaptation Field Study on Sustainable Development Course Duration: Full time 3 years programme Status: Validated in 2012 as new programme and launched in 2012. Ongoing University Campus: Royal University of Bhutan College of Science and Technology Phuntsholing 167 KM South Bhutan Programme: Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication Purpose of programme: Aim to produce Electronics and Communication Engineers that are able to plan, analyze, design, operate and manage communication and network infrastructure with detail analysis of the impact of technology on individual organizations and society including ethical, social and legal issues. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Engineering Mathematics I Engineering Physics I Engineering Chemistry Introduction to Computing Engineering Graphics 1 Year 2 Sem Engineering Mathematics II Engineering Physics II Electric Circuits Engineering Mechanics Data Structure & Object Oriented Programming with C++ 2 Year 1 Sem Engineering Mathematics III Statistics and Theory of Probability Language for Professional Communication I Network Theory Electronic Circuits and Devices I 2 Year 2 Sem Digital Electronics Signals and Systems Engineering Electronic Circuits and Devices II Computer Organization and Architecture Instrumentation Engineering Analog Communication Engineering 3 Year 1 Sem Environmental Studies Microprocessor & Digital Communication Digital Signal Engineering Antenna and Propagation Elective I
Microcontroller Engineering 3 Year 2 Sem Language for Professional Communication II Computer Communication & Networks Electronics System Design Linear & Digital Control Systems Technical Seminar Elective II 4 Year 1 Sem RF & Microwave Engineering Internet Technology & Web Design Fibre Optic Communication VLSI Systems Project Work Elective III 4 Year 2 Sem Management Wireless Communication Systems Industrial Training Project Work Elective IV Elective V Course Duration: Full time 4 years Status: Validated in 2008 as new programme and launched in 2009. Ongoing Programme: Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Purpose of programme: The purpose of Civil Engineering programme is to provide knowledge and skills to formulate / prepare project proposals and plans, design, analyse, prepare working drawings and estimates of various civil engineering structures, execute / supervise the construction of various civil engineering projects with quality control measures and carry out civil engineering related tests and field investigation works. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Engineering Mathematics I Engineering Physics I Engineering Chemistry Introduction to Programming Engineering Graphics 1 Year 2 Sem Engineering Mathematics II Building Drawing Academic Skills Object Oriented Programming with C++ Engineering Mechanics 2 Year 1 Sem Engineering Mathematics III Fluid Mechanics Principles of Surveying I Strength of Materials Building Materials and Construction 2 Year 2 Sem Engineering Mathematics IV Hydraulics Principles of Surveying II Structural Mechanics I Engineering Geology 3 Year 1 Sem Entrepreneurship Development Numerical Methods and Optimization Soil Mechanics Structural Mechanics –II Design of Steel Structures-I Hydrology 3 Year 2 Sem Environmental Science Design of Concrete Foundation Engineering Environmental Engineering-I Dzongkha Design of Steel
Structures-I Structures –II 4 Year 1 Sem Design of Concrete Structures II Environmental Engineering II Irrigation Engineering Highway Engineering Estimating & Costing Seminar + Project 4 Year 2 Sem Management Hydraulic Structures & Water Power Engineering On-the-Job Training Project Work Elective IV Elective V Course Duration: Full time 4 years Status: Initially launched in 2001 and later adopted by RUB in 2005. RUB award programme was launched in 2006. Ongoing Programme: Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering Purpose of programme: The programme aims to to produce Electrical Engineers with a strong foundation in relevant fundamental engineering subjects and technology who are able to contribute to the development of the country and society through innovation, creativity and enterprise (ICE)” with strong ethical and professional responsibility Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Engineering Mathematics I Engineering Physics I Engineering Chemistry Introduction to Programming Engineering Graphics 1 Year 2 Sem Engineering Mathematics II Engineering Physics II Academic Skills Object Oriented Programming with C++ Electrical Workshop Practice 2 Year 1 Sem Engineering Mathematics III Circuit Theory – I Electrical Measuring Instruments Electronics-I Hydraulics and Hydraulic Machines 2 Year 2 Sem Engineering Mathematics IV Circuit Theory – II Electrical Machine-I Electronics-II Applied Instrumentation 3 Year 1 Sem Development Numerical Methods and Optimization Field Theory Electrical Machines-II Power Generation Digital Electronics and Logic Design 3 Year 2 Sem Environmental Science Signal & Systems Power Electronics Power Transmission and Distribution Dzongkha and Interfacing
4 Year 1 Sem Power System Analysis Switchgear and Protection Control Systems Digital Signal Processing Elective-I Seminar + Project 4 Year 2 Sem Management High Voltage Engineering On-the-Job Training Project Work Communication Engineering Elective II Course Duration: Full time 4 years Status: Initially launched in 2001 and later adopted by RUB in 2005. RUB award programme was launched in 2006. Ongoing Programme: Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology Purpose of programme: The programme aims the graduates to plan, analyze, design, operate and manage communication and network infrastructure with detail analysis of the impact of technology on individual organizations and society including ethical, social and legal issues. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Engineering Mathematics I Engineering Physics I Engineering Chemistry Introduction to Computing Engineering Graphics 1 Year 2 Sem Engineering Mathematics II Engineering Physics II Academic Skills Object Oriented Programming with C++ Electrical Engineering Analog 2 Year 1 Sem Digital Electronics & Logic Design Statistics and Theory of Probability Database Management System Scientific Computing & Transform Operating Systems 2 Year 2 Sem Computer Algorithms Internet Technology & Web Engineering Discrete Mathematics Computer Organization and Architecture Computer Network 3 Year 1 Sem Web Application Development Mobile Application Development Dzongkha Software Engineering Mobile Computing 3 Year 2 Sem Systems Programming Object Oriented Analysis & Design Human Computer Interaction Elective 1 Elective 2 Technical Seminar 4 Year Universal Optimization Data Financial Elective 3 Project on
2 Sem Accounting Statistics II Practice of Entrepreneurship Accounting 3 Year 1 Sem International Business Taxation Law & Practices Strategic Management Research Methods in Business Analytical Skills 3 Year 2 Sem Project Work on Major Fundamentals of Corporate Management Elective Major Elective General Computerized Accounting $ Can continue for Honours Degree with additional one year Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2009 and launched in 2009. Ongoing Programme: Bachelor of Commerce$ (Major Finance) Purpose of programme: It aims at developing conceptual knowledge and technical skills in business studies and its functional aspects. The graduates will gain wider perspective of commerce and management of business operation and develop competency in one of functional areas such as accounts, finance, banking and insurance and company secretarial practices. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Business & its Environment Accounting Principles Microeconomics Business Mathematics Academic Skills 1 Year 2 Sem Introduction to Computer & Business Applications Management Theory & Practices Business Statistics I Foundation to Legal Framework Dzongkha 2 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Database Management Systems Introduction to Corporate Finance & Financial Management Principles of Marketing Fundamentals of HRM Financial Markets and Serices$ 2 Year 2 Sem Macroeconomics Cost Accounting Business Statistics II Theory & Practice of Entrepreneurship Working Capital Management$ 3 Year 1 Sem International Business Taxation Law & Practices Strategic Management Research Methods in Business Analytical Skills 3 Year Project Work on Fundamentals Elective Major Elective General Financial Risk
2 Sem Major of Corporate Management Management$ $ Can continue for Honours Degree with additional one year Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2009 and launched in 2009. Ongoing Programme: Bachelor of Business Administration Purpose of programme: Provide learning opportunities for students with aptitude in the area of business and management. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Business & its Environment Accounting Principles Microeconomics Business Mathematics Academic Skills 1 Year 2 Sem Introduction to Computer & Business Applications Management Theory & Practices Business Statistics I Foundation to Legal Framework Dzongkha 2 Year 1 Sem Accounting for Managers I Introduction to Corporate Finance & Financial Management Organizational Behaviour International Business Major Module 1 2 Year 2 Sem Macroeconomics Accounting for Managers II Corporate Law Quantitative Techniques Major Module 2 3 Year 1 Sem Fundamentals of Corporate Governance Management Information Systems Research Methods in Business Major Module 3 One Elective related to Major 1 3 Year 2 Sem Project Work on Major Elective related to Major Elective General Elective General Major Module 4 4 Year 1 Sem Project Management Strategic Management Major 1 Major 2 General Elective
4 Year 2 Sem Dissertation Course Duration: Full time 4 years Status: Validated in 2009 and launched in 2009. No intake from year 2010 onwards Programme: Bachelor of Business Administration£ (Major HRM) Purpose of programme: Provide learning opportunities for students with aptitude in the area of business and management. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Business & its Environment Accounting Principles Microeconomics Business Mathematics Academic Skills 1 Year 2 Sem Introduction to Computer & Business Applications Management Theory & Practices Business Statistics I Foundation to Legal Framework Dzongkha 2 Year 1 Sem Accounting for Managers I Introduction to Corporate Finance & Financial Management Organizational Behaviour International Business Fundamentals of HRM 2 Year 2 Sem Macroeconomics Accounting for Managers II Corporate Law Quantitative Techniques International HRM 3 Year 1 Sem Fundamentals of Corporate Governance Management Information Systems Research Methods in Business Industrial Relations One Elective related to Major 1 3 Year 2 Sem Project Work on Major Compensation Elective General Elective General Staffing £ Can continue for Honours Degree with additional one year Course Duration: Full time 3 years
Status: Validated in 2010 as new programme and launched in 2010. Ongoing Programme: Bachelor of Business Administration£ (Major Marketing) Purpose of programme: Provide learning opportunities for students with aptitude in the area of business and management. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Business & its Environment Accounting Principles Microeconomics Business Mathematics Academic Skills 1 Year 2 Sem Introduction to Computer & Business Applications Management Theory & Practices Business Statistics I Foundation to Legal Framework Dzongkha 2 Year 1 Sem Accounting for Managers I Introduction to Corporate Finance & Financial Management Organizational Behaviour International Business Principles of Marketing 2 Year 2 Sem Macroeconomics Accounting for Managers II Corporate Law Quantitative Techniques Consumer Behaviour 3 Year 1 Sem Fundamentals of Corporate Governance Management Information Systems Research Methods in Business Sales Management Elective related to Major 3 Year 2 Sem Project Work on Major Services Marketing Elective General Elective General International Marketing £ Can continue for Honours Degree with additional one year Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2010 as new programme and launched in 2010. Ongoing
Bachelor of Business Administration£ (Major Entrepreneurship) Purpose of programme: Provide learning opportunities for students with aptitude in the area of business and management. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Business & its Environment Accounting Principles Microeconomics Business Mathematics Academic Skills 1 Year 2 Sem Introduction to Computer & Business Applications Management Theory & Practices Business Statistics I Foundation to Legal Framework Dzongkha 2 Year 1 Sem Accounting for Managers I Introduction to Corporate Finance & Financial Management Organizational Behaviour International Business Theory & Practice of Entrepreneurship 2 Year 2 Sem Macroeconomics Accounting for Managers II Corporate Law Quantitative Techniques Innovation & Entrepreneurship 3 Year 1 Sem Fundamentals of Corporate Governance Management Information Systems Research Methods in Business Entrepreneurship Finance Elective related to Major 3 Year 2 Sem Project Work Major Entrepreneurship Marketing Elective General Elective General International Entrepreneurship £ Can continue for Honours Degree with additional one year Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2010 as new programme and launched in 2010. Ongoing Programme: Master of Business Administration (Finance) Purpose of programme:
3 2 The Cultural Heritage of Bhutan II Historical Leaders of the Himalaya History and Philosophy of Gross National Happiness € Can continue for Honours Degree with additional one year Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2012 as new programme and launched in 2012. Ongoing Programme: Bachelor of Arts in Language & Literature€ Purpose of programme: The programme envisages producing competent and well informed graduates to address the employment market needs and also help preserve the rich cultural tradition of Bhutan. It also promote the national language Dzongkha and to offer formal courses in Choekey, the classical textual language of the Himalayas, suggested by a strong component of English and Buddhist studies for the Bhutanese youth.
Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Translation & Interpretation I Academic Skills 1 Year 2 Sem Elective Literary Genre 1 IT Communication Skills 2 Year 1 Sem Translation & Interpretation II English for Communication 2 Year 2 Sem Elective Contemporary Bhutan: Institutions & Reforms Literary Genre 2 3 Year 1 Sem Translation 3 Literary Theory 3 Year 2 Sem Elective Sanskrit, Linguistics & Languages of Bhutan Basic Research Methods Contemporary Literature € Can continue for Honours Degree with additional one year
Programme: Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering Purpose of programme: The broad intention of the Diploma programme in Electronics & Communication Engineering is to create a larger critical mass of qualified and competent Electronics and Communication Engineering Technicians who can support the implementation of plans and policies of the government to develop Communication and IT infrastructure and sustain their operation and maintenance needs. The Diploma in ECE programme takes into consideration the general and the specific needs of the society, major user agencies and the upcoming industries. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Applied Mathematics Engineering Graphics Basic Electrical Engineering Workshop Practice Dzongkha 1 Year 2 Sem Computer Programming & Application Electronics Measurements & Instrumentation Electronics Device & Circuits-I Principles of Communication Engineering Academic Skills 2 Year 1 Sem Electronics Device & Circuits-II Digital Electronics Communication Engineering-I Principle of Management Physical Networking PCB Design & Simulation 2 Year 2 Sem Communication Engineering-II Microprocessor, Microcontrollers & Interfacing Devices Environmental Science Elective Project Work On The Job Training Computer Applications (Optional) is available in 1st year 1st semester for Electronics & Communication Engineering students. Course Duration: Full time 2 years Status: Validated in 2012 as new programme and launched in 2013. Ongoing
Purpose of programme: Produce B.Ed secondary graduates who can teach Chemistry and Biology effectively in secondary schools in Bhutan and instill in the student teachers positive attitude towards their profession and towards learning, which they will pursue throughout their lives. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Child Development Functional Information Technology Dzongkha for Communication English for Communication Visual Communication 1 Year 2 Sem Teaching Skills Educational Assessment & Evaluation Learning Process Atomic Structure & Water Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 Year 1 Sem Teaching Strategy The Extraction & Purification of some Common Chemicals The Nature of Matter Biology Education Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 Year 2 Sem Bhutanese Education Systems Introduction to Chemistry Education Acid and Bases Plant Kingdom Evaluation 3 Year 1 Sem Field Teaching Practice 3 Year 2 Sem Education for Development Thermodynamics & Chemical Kinetics Chemistry Education Plant Morphology, Anatomy & Physiology Immunology & Microbiology 4 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Research Method in Education The Behaviour of Gases & Introduction to Organic Chemistry Electrochemistry, Sulphur & its Compounds Genetics Invertebrate and Vertebrate 4 Year 2 Sem Curriculum Theory Action Research Plan Applied Organic Chemistry Ecology Course Duration: Full time 4 years Status: Adopted in 2008 and launched in 2009. No intake from 2010. Programme: Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in Chemistry & Information Technology
Purpose of programme: Produce B.Ed secondary graduates who can teach Chemistry and Information Technology effectively in secondary schools in Bhutan and instill in the student teachers positive attitude towards their profession and towards learning, which they will pursue throughout their lives. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Child Development Functional Information Technology Dzongkha for Communication English for Communication Visual Communication 1 Year 2 Sem Teaching Skills Educational Assessment & Evaluation Learning Process Atomic Structure & Water Developing Resources Using IT Tools 2 Year 1 Sem Teaching Strategy The Extraction & Purification of some Common Chemicals The Nature of Matter Teaching Using Computers Creating Materials 2 Year 2 Sem Bhutanese Education Systems Introduction to Chemistry Education Acid and Bases Strategies for Teaching ICT Introduction to Scripting 3 Year 1 Sem Field Teaching Practice 3 Year 2 Sem Education for Development Thermodynamics & Chemical Kinetics Chemistry Education Instructional Design Flash Animation & Action Scripting 4 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Research Method in Education The Behaviour of Gases & Introduction to Organic Chemistry Electrochemistry, Sulphur & its Compounds Understanding Database Concept Courseware Design 4 Year 2 Sem Curriculum Theory Action Research Plan Applied Organic Chemistry Project Work Course Duration: Full time 4 years Status: Adopted in 2008 and launched in 2009. No intake from 2013. Programme: Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in Biology & Information Technology Purpose of programme:
Produce B.Ed secondary graduates who can teach Biology and Information Technology effectively in secondary schools in Bhutan and instill in the student teachers positive attitude towards their profession and towards learning, which they will pursue throughout their lives. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Child Development Functional Information Technology Dzongkha for Communication English for Communication Visual Communication 1 Year 2 Sem Teaching Skills Educational Assessment & Evaluation Learning Process Human Anatomy & Physiology Developing Resources Using IT Tools 2 Year 1 Sem Teaching Strategy Biology Education Human Anatomy & Physiology Teaching Using Computers Creating Materials 2 Year 2 Sem Bhutanese Education Systems Plant Kingdom Evolution Strategies for Teaching ICT Introduction to Scripting 3 Year 1 Sem Field Teaching Practice 3 Year 2 Sem Education for Development Plant Morphology, Anatomy & Physiology Immunology & Microbiology Instructional Design Flash Animation & Action Scripting 4 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Research Method in Education Genetics Invertebrate & Vetebrate Understanding Database Concept Courseware Design 4 Year 2 Sem Curriculum Theory Action Research Plan Ecology Project Work Course Duration: Full time 4 years Status: Adopted in 2008 and launched in 2009. No intake from 2013. Programme: Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in English & Information Technology Purpose of programme: based
Produce B.Ed secondary graduates who can teach English and Information Technology effectively in secondary schools in Bhutan and instill in the student teachers positive attitude towards their profession and towards learning, which they will pursue throughout their lives. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Child Development Functional Information Technology Dzongkha for Communication English for Communication Visual Communication 1 Year 2 Sem Teaching Skills Educational Assessment & Evaluation Learning Process Study of Grammer Developing Resources Using IT Tools 2 Year 1 Sem Teaching Strategy English Phonetics & Phonology Approaches to Teaching Language Teaching Using Computers Creating Materials 2 Year 2 Sem Bhutanese Education Systems Short Stories Novel Strategies for Teaching ICT Introduction to Scripting 3 Year 1 Sem Field Teaching Practice 3 Year 2 Sem Education for Development Poetry Drama Instructional Design Flash Animation & Action Scripting 4 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Research Method in Education The Study of Critical Essays The Study of Language Understanding Database Concept Courseware Design 4 Year 2 Sem Curriculum Theory Action Research Plan Shakespeare Project Work Course Duration: Full time 4 years Status: Adopted in 2008 and launched in 2009. No intake from 2011. Programme: Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in English & History Purpose of programme: based
Produce B.Ed secondary graduates who can teach English and History effectively in secondary schools in Bhutan and instill in the student teachers positive attitude towards their profession and towards learning, which they will pursue throughout their lives. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Child Development Functional Information Technology Dzongkha for Communication English for Communication Visual Communication 1 Year 2 Sem Teaching Skills Educational Assessment & Evaluation Learning Process Study of Grammar History of Bhutan 2 Year 1 Sem Teaching Strategy English Phonetics & Phonology Approaches to Teaching Language Cradles of Civilization Developing a Historical Perspective 2 Year 2 Sem Bhutanese Education Systems Short Stories Novel Regional History I The Constitution of Bhutan 3 Year 1 Sem Field Teaching Practice 3 Year 2 Sem Education for Development Poetry Drama History of Ideas Regional History II 4 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Research Method in Education The Study of Critical Essays The Study of Language National Movements and the Emergence of Nation State The Growth of Internationalism Since 1919 to the Present 4 Year 2 Sem Curriculum Theory Action Research Plan Shakespeare History Education Course Duration: Full time 4 years Status: Adopted in 2008 and launched in 2009. No intake from 2013. Programme: Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in Information Technology & History
Purpose of programme: Produce B.Ed secondary graduates who can teach Information Technology and History effectively in secondary schools in Bhutan and instill in the student teachers positive attitude towards their profession and towards learning, which they will pursue throughout their lives. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Child Development Functional Information Technology Dzongkha for Communication English for Communication Visual Communication 1 Year 2 Sem Teaching Skills Educational Assessment & Evaluation Learning Process Developing Resources Using IT Tools History of Bhutan 2 Year 1 Sem Teaching Strategy Teaching Using Computer Creating Materials Cradles of Civilization Developing a Historical Perspective 2 Year 2 Sem Bhutanese Education Systems Strategies for Teaching ICT Introduction to Scripting Regional History I The Constitution of Bhutan 3 Year 1 Sem Field Teaching Practice 3 Year 2 Sem Education for Development Instructional Design Flash Animation & Action Scripting History of Ideas Regional History II 4 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Research Method in Education Understanding Database Concept Courseware Design National Movements and the Emergence of Nation State The Growth of Internationalism Since 1919 to the Present 4 Year 2 Sem Curriculum Theory Action Research Plan Project Work History Education Course Duration: Full time 4 years Status: Adopted in 2008 and launched in 2009. No intake from 2013. Programme: Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in Information Technology & Maths based
Purpose of programme: Produce B.Ed secondary graduates who can teach Information Technology and Maths effectively in secondary schools in Bhutan and instill in the student teachers positive attitude towards their profession and towards learning, which they will pursue throughout their lives. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Child Development Functional Information Technology Dzongkha for Communication English for Communication Visual Communication 1 Year 2 Sem Teaching Skills Educational Assessment & Evaluation Learning Process Developing Resources Using IT Tools Introduction to Mathematics Education 2 Year 1 Sem Teaching Strategy Teaching Using Computer Creating Materials Elementary Algebra Algebra & Trigonometry 2 Year 2 Sem Bhutanese Education Systems Strategies for Teaching ICT Introduction to Scripting Current Trend & Issues in Mathematics Linear Algebra 3 Year 1 Sem Field Teaching Practice 3 Year 2 Sem Education for Development Instructional Design Flash Animation & Action Scripting Analytic Geometry Differential Calculus 4 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Research Method in Education Understanding Database Concept Courseware Design Descriptive Statistics Integral Calculus 4 Year 2 Sem Curriculum Theory Action Research Plan Project Work Inferential Statistics Course Duration: Full time 4 years Status: Adopted in 2008 and launched in 2009. Ongoing. Reviewed by 31st PQC in 2013 and endorsed by 29th AB meeting in 2014. Programme: Bachelor of Education in Dzongkha Purpose of programme:
དཀའ་ངལ་མེད་པར་ Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Educational Psychology Functional Information Technology Dzongkha for Communication English for Communication Visual Communication 1 Year 2 Sem Teaching Skills སྲུང་། 2 Year 1 Sem Educational Assessment & Evaluation 2 Year 2 Sem Bhutanese Education Systems Learning Process Teaching Strategy ལེགས་བཤད 3 Year 1 Sem Field Teaching Practice 3 Year 2 Sem Education for Development ཚིག་རྒྱན ཚད་མ་རིགས་པ 4 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Research Method in Education ཚིག་རྒྱན་ ཁ 4 Year 2 Sem Curriculum Theory Introduction to School Guidance & Counselling Research Project Course Duration: Full time 4 years Status: Initially introduced as ZTC in 1993 and got upgraded to B. Ed. In 1999. Later adopted in 2008 by RUB and launched in 2009. Ongoing
Programme: Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery Purpose of programme: The purpose and intention of the program is to improve the quality of health care through the production of qualified and competent nurses to solve the shortage of nursing workforce in the country. A unique feature of the program is its emphasis on the right of every individual to health and happiness. This programme will prepare professional nurse midwives who meet the competencies required by the International Council of Nurses and International Confederation of Midwives. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Academic Skills Dzongkha Health and Bhutan Health Care System Anatomy and Physiology Information Technology 1 Year 2 Sem Microbiology, Parasitology and Basic Pathology Nursing and Midwifery Development Fundamentals of Nursing Fundamentals of Nursing Practice Health Assessment and Nursing Process 2 Year 1 Sem Pharmacology Nutrition and Dietetics Sociology and Psychology Health Promotion and Health Counseling in Nursing Adult Nursing I 2 Year 2 Sem Adult Nursing II Mental Health Nursing Community Health Nursing Trauma and Medical Emergency Law and Ethics in Nursing 3 Year 1 Sem Biostatistics, Research and Epidemiology Adult Nursing III Pediatric Nursing Nursing Administration and Leadership Community Health Nursing Practice 3 Year 2 Sem Perspectives in Midwifery and Antenatal Care Normal Childbirth Postnatal, Newborn Care and Family Planning Complications in Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postnatal and Newborn Midwifery Practice Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2011 and launched in 2011. Ongoing Programme: Bachelor of Science in Public Health Purpose of programme: The aim of this programme is to meet the specific health human resource need of the country i.e health workers with a higher level of
knowledge and skills in clinical and public health at the district and basic health units. The outcome would be efficient and effective delivery of health services and improved quality of care. The impact would be improved health of the Bhutanese people thereby contributing to towards Gross National Happiness. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 3 Year 1 Sem Learning Skills Introduction to Public Health Epidemiology Biostatistics Social Systems and Behaviour Health Research 3 Year 2 Sem Public Health Practice Primary Health Care Health Promotion Professional Communication and Training Environmental Occupation Health 4 Year 1 Sem Public Health Administration Health Information Management System Health Assessment, Management and Control of Communicable Diseases Health Assessment, Management and Control of Diseases Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management 4 Year 2 Sem Project Management and Programme Evaluation Field Attachment Service Learning Project Course Duration: Full time 4 years nested programme Status: Validated in 2008 as new programme and launched in 2010. Ongoing Programme: Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery Purpose of programme: The purpose and intention of the program is to improve the quality of health care through the production of qualified and competent nurses at the Bachelors level, upgrade the qualification of the existing diploma nurses and to solve the shortage of nursing workforce in the country. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES
1 Year 1 Sem Academic Skills Dzongkha Health and Bhutan Health Care System Anatomy and Physiology Information Technology 1 Year 2 Sem Microbiology, Parasitology and Basic Pathology Nursing and Midwifery Development Fundamentals of Nursing Fundamentals of Nursing Practice Health Assessment and Nursing Process 2 Year 1 Sem Pharmacology Nutrition and Dietetics Sociology and Psychology Health Promotion and Health Counseling in Nursing Adult Nursing I 2 Year 2 Sem Adult Nursing II Mental Health Nursing Community Health Nursing Trauma and Medical Emergency Law and Ethics in Nursing 3 Year 1 Sem Biostatistics, Research and Epidemiology Adult Nursing III Pediatric Nursing Nursing Administration and Leadership Community Health Nursing Practice 3 Year 2 Sem Perspectives in Midwifery and Antenatal Care Normal Childbirth Postnatal, Newborn Care and Family Planning Complications in Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postnatal and Newborn Midwifery Practice 4 Year 1 Sem Research in Nursing and Midwifery Global Trends and Issues in Health and Nursing Advanced Adult Nursing Advanced Pediatric Nursing Nursing Education 4 Year 2 Sem Advanced Midwifery Practice Nursing Administration and Leadership Practice Research project Elective Nursing Practicum Course Duration: Full time 4 years Status: Validated in 2011 and launched in 2012. Ongoing University Campus: Royal University of Bhutan Samtse College of Education Samtse 245 KM South West Bhutan Programme: Diploma in School Science and Laboratory Management Purpose of programme: The diploma programme is aimed to provide in-depth knowledge and skills organization and management of science laboratory by familiarizing them with all the experiments, apparatus, chemicals and other materials used in science laboratories and with the methods of
Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Bhutanese Education System Functional Information Technology Child Development Theory and principles of teaching children a language Introduction to academic skills 1 Year 2 Sem Creative arts in lower primary Skills for effective teaching Math in lower primary 1 Listening and Speaking Environmental studies (EVS) in lower primary 2 Year 1 Sem Play, development and early childhood Teaching methods in lower primary Math in lower primary 2 Reading and writing in lower primary Social Studies 2 Year 2 Sem Teaching methods in upper primary Introduction to Action Research Dzongkha Language in Lower Primary Primary Science HPE in lower primary 3 Year 1 Sem Multigrade Teaching Dzongkha Teaching Methods in Lower Primary Reading and writing in upper primary Creative arts in upper primary Assessing Learning 3 Year 2 Sem Teaching Practice Attachment 4 Year 1 Sem Teaching children with special needs Math in upper primary 1 HPE in upper primary Reading and Writing in Dzongkha Curriculum Studies 4 Year 2 Sem Knowing, Learning and Teaching Foundations of early childhood education English across the curriculum Math in upper primary 2 Optional 1 Course Duration: Full time 4 years Status: Adopted in 2008 and launched in 2009. Ongoing. Programme: Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in Maths and Physics Purpose of programme: The BEd secondary programme aim to produce competent and committed teachers, who can teach effectively Mathematics and Physics from classes VII – X in schools in Bhutan; facilitate in the student teachers the growth of positive attitudes towards their profession and learning, which they will pursue throughout their lives; equip the student teachers with knowledge, skills, and attitudes to participate fully and confidently in the education system in particular
Bhutanese society in general, and to be able to function as an effective agent in significant areas of national development. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Child Development Functional Information Technology Dzongkha for Communication English for Communication Visual Communication 1 Year 2 Sem Teaching Skills Chemistry Education I Atomic Structure and Water Biology Education I Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 2 Year 1 Sem Educational Assessment & Evaluation The Extraction and Purification of some Common Chemicals Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 Invertebrate and vertebrate The Nature of Matter 2 Year 2 Sem Teaching Strategy Learning Process Introduction to Educational Action Research Chemistry Education II Biology Education 3 Year 1 Sem Field Teaching Practice 3 Year 2 Sem Education for Development Acids and bases Thermodynamics & chemical kinetics Plant Morphology and Physiology Immunology and microbiology 4 Year 1 Sem Bhutanese Education System The Behaviour of Gases and Introduction to Organic Chemistry Genetics & Evolution Electrochemistry, Sulphur and its Compounds Plant Kingdom 4 Year 2 Sem Curriculum Theory Action Research Project Applied Organic Chemistry Ecology Elective Course Duration: Full time 4 years Status: Adopted in 2008 and launched in 2009. Ongoing. Programme: Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in English and History Purpose of programme: The BEd secondary programme aim to produce competent and committed teachers, who can teach effectively English and History from classes VII – X in schools in Bhutan; facilitate in the student teachers the growth of positive attitudes towards their profession and learning, which they will pursue throughout their lives; equip the student teachers with knowledge, skills, and attitudes to participate fully and confidently in the education system in particular and in the
Bhutanese society in general, and to be able to function as an effective agent in significant areas of national development. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Child Development Functional Information Technology Dzongkha for Communication English for Communication Visual Communication 1 Year 2 Sem Teaching Skills Study Of Grammar English Phonetics and Phonology History Education History of Bhutan 2 Year 1 Sem Educational Assessment & Evaluation Approaches to Teaching Language Short Stories Cradles of Civilization Regional History I 2 Year 2 Sem Teaching Strategy Learning Process Introduction to Educational Action Research Novel Democracy in Bhutan 3 Year 1 Sem Field Teaching Practice 3 Year 2 Sem Education for Development Poetry Drama History of Ideas Regional History II 4 Year 1 Sem Bhutanese Education System The Study of Critical Essays The Study of Language Emergence of Nation State The Growth of Internationalism Since 1919 to the Present 4 Year 2 Sem Curriculum Theory Action Research Project Shakespeare Developing a Historical Perspective Elective Course Duration: Full time 4 years Status: Adopted in 2008 and launched in 2009. Ongoing. Programme: Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in English and Geography Purpose of programme: The BEd secondary programme aim to produce competent and committed teachers, who can teach effectively English and Geography from classes VII – X in schools in Bhutan; facilitate in the student teachers the growth of positive attitudes towards their profession and learning, which they will pursue throughout their lives; equip the student teachers with knowledge, skills, and attitudes to participate fully and confidently in the education system in particular
University Campus: Royal University of Bhutan Sherubtse College Kanglung 573 KM East Bhutan Programme: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Purpose of programme: To provide graduates who have the potential to become the future technical experts and decision makers in IT. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Programming Fundamentals Discrete Structures I General Physics English Dzongkha 1 Year 2 Sem Data Structures Computer Organization and Architecture Discrete Structures II Calculus I Digital Electronics 2 Year 1 Sem Networks I Object Oriented Programming I Operation System Calculus II General Management 2 Year 2 Sem Advanced Data Structures Object Oriented Programming II System Software Linear Algebra Geography of Bhutan 3 Year 1 Sem Database System Algorithm Analysis System Analysis and Design Differential Equations Principles of Economics 3 Year 2 Sem Internet Development Software Engineering Networks II Computer Graphics Statistics and Probability € Can continue for Honours Degree with additional one year Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2005 and launched in 2006. Ongoing. Programme: Bachelor of Science in Life Science Purpose of programme:
2 Sem of Chemistry II Communication of Physics II Fundamentals & Data Processing 2 Year 1 Sem Inorganic and Physical Chemistry I Organic and Physical Chemistry I Operating Systems and Network Calculus II Geometry 2 Year 2 Sem Inorganic and Physical Chemistry II Organic and Physical Chemistry II Database Structure Algebra II Differential Equation I 3 Year 1 Sem Inorganic Chemistry III Organic Chemistry III Analysis I Statistics I Discrete Structures 3 Year 2 Sem Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Physical Chemistry Analysis II Numerical Analysis € Can continue for Honours Degree either in Chemistry or Maths with additional one year Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2007 and launched in 2008. Ongoing. Programme: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Physics Purpose of programme: To provide basic foundation and understanding of the base subjects of Chemistry and Physics with high quality and relevant education in the field of physical sciences. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Fundamentals of Chemistry I English Communication Mechanics I Algebra I IT Communication 1 Year 2 Sem Fundamentals of Chemistry II Dzongkha Communication Oscillations and Waves Calculus I Programming Fundamentals & Data Structures 2 Year 1 Sem Inorganic and Physical Chemistry I Organic and Physical Chemistry I Mechanics II Calculus II Optics 2 Year 2 Sem Inorganic and Physical Chemistry II Organic and Physical Chemistry II Geometry Electromagnetism Thermal Physics 3 Year 1 Sem Inorganic Chemistry III Organic Chemistry III Mathematical Physics Electronic Devices Physics and Application Atomic and Nuclear Physics 3 Year 2 Sem Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Physical Chemistry Material Physics Quantum Physics
€ Can continue for Honours Degree either in Chemistry or Physics with additional one year Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2007 and launched in 2008. Ongoing. Programme: Bachelor of Science in Maths and Physics Purpose of programme: To provide basic foundation and understanding of the base subjects of Physics and Mathematics with high quality and relevant education in the field of physical sciences. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Mechanics I English Communication Foundations of Chemistry I Algebra I IT Communication 1 Year 2 Sem Oscillations and Waves Dzongkha Communication Foundations of Chemistry II Calculus I Programming Fundamentals & Data Structures 2 Year 1 Sem Mechanics II Optics Operating Systems and Network Calculus II Geometry 2 Year 2 Sem Electromagnetism Thermal Physics Database Structure Algebra II Differential Equation I 3 Year 1 Sem Mathematical Physics I Electronic Devices Physics and Applications Analysis I Statistics I Atomic and Nuclear Physics 3 Year 2 Sem Materials Physics Quantum Physics Discrete Structures Analysis II Numerical Analysis € Can continue for Honours Degree either in Maths or Physics with additional one year Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2007 and launched in 2008. Ongoing.
Programme: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science Purpose of programme: To provide capacity in the field of environmental science to achieve a sustainable society Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Principles of Ecology & Environmental Science Introductory Geology General Chemistry Environmental Science Lab. I IT Skills 1 Year 2 Sem Natural Resources & Management Soil Science Fundamentals of Practical Chemistry Environmental Science Lab. II Academic Skills 2 Year 1 Sem Biodiversity Conservation Forest Ecosystems Foundations of Statistics Systematic Biology Environmental Science Lab. III 2 Year 2 Sem Environmental Pollution Analysis Public Health & Environment Principles of Population Studies Environmental Science Lab. IV Dzongkha Communication 3 Year 1 Sem Sustainable Development Waste & Waste Management Principles of Economics Environmental Science Lab. V Research Method 3 Year 2 Sem Env., Climate Change & Poverty Mainstreaming Environmental Policies & Law Introduction to GIS and Remote Sensing Environmental Planning & Impact Assessment € Can continue for Honours Degree with additional one year Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2013 and launched in 2013. Ongoing. Programme: Bachelor of Arts in Dzongkha and English Purpose of programme: To encourage students to become proficient at reading, contextualizing and critically examining English literature that progress as effective and accurate writers of English. The skill learnt is transmissible with Dzongkha which can lead to specialize in English or Dzongkha with additional one year.
1 Year 2 Sem Geography of Natural Resources Population Studies IT Skills 2 Year 1 Sem Settlement Geography Urbanization 2 Year 2 Sem Introduction to Cartography Geography of Bhutan 3 Year 1 Sem Cultural Ecology Environmental Geography Surveying and Mapping འགྲུས་བར། 3 Year 2 Sem Introduction to Geographical Information System and Remote Sensing Statistical Techniques in Social Science ཡིད་བཞིན་མཛོད་ € Can continue for Honours Degree either in Dzongkha or Geography with additional one year Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2006 and launched in 2007. Ongoing. Approved to discontinue from 2014 intake by 29th AB. Programme: Bachelor of Arts in Population Studies and Sociology Purpose of programme: The programme is designed to develop a cadre of professionals with the knowledge and skills to understand the population and development dynamics in the economics, social cultural context of Bhutan and to formulate policies that lead to sustainable development of the country. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Population Studies Population Composition and Distribution English Communication Introduction to Sociology Statistics for Social Research
1 Year 2 Sem Morbidity and Mortality Introduction to Sociology IT Skills Cultural Anthropology Social Theory 2 Year 1 Sem Nuptiality and Fertility Internal and International Migration Qualitative Research Methods Social Psychology 2 Year 2 Sem Population Estimates and Projections Population Policies and Programmes Quantitative Research Methods Social Institutions 3 Year 1 Sem Basic Demographic Technique Population and Human Resources Gender, Population and Development Youth and Society Buddhism and Social Theory 3 Year 2 Sem Research Methods for Social Sciences Programme Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Sociology of Development Social Change Capstone Research Project € Can continue for Honours Degree either in Population Studies or Sociology with additional one year Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2006 and launched in 2007. Ongoing. Programme: Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Sociology Purpose of programme: The broad intention of the prescribed programme is to provide a rigorous training in economic principles, methods of economic analysis, social behavior in Bhutanese society and issues related to country’s development and democratic social changes. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Micro Economics I Statistics I English Communication Introduction to Sociology Statistics for Social Research 1 Year 2 Sem Macro Economics I Mathematical Methods for Economics IT Skills Cultural Anthropology Social Theory 2 Year 1 Sem Micro Economics II Macro Economics II Qualitative Research Methods Social Psychology
2 Year 2 Sem Money and the Financial System Bhutanese Economy I Quantitative Research Methods Social Institutions 3 Year 1 Sem Public Finance Development Economics World Economics History Youth and Society Buddhism and Social Theory 3 Year 2 Sem Bhutanese Economy II Industrial Economics Sociology of Development Social Change Capstone Research Project € Can continue for Honours Degree either in Economics or Sociology with additional one year Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2008 and launched in 2009. Dropped in 2013. Retrospective approval granted to discontinue by 29th AB in 2014. Programme: Bachelor of Arts in English and Geography Purpose of programme: To demonstrate a broad understanding of both Geography and English with higher level of creativity, critical, logical and analyzing capabilities in improving competencies in Geography and English. The programme can lead to specialize in Geography or English with additional one year. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Literary History and Forms Basic Writing Skills English Communication Geomorphology 1 Year 2 Sem English Poetry and Drama from 14th to 17th Century Shakespeare IT Skills Geography of Natural Resources Population Studies 2 Year 1 Sem Restoration and Neoclassicism Creative Writing: Poetry and Drama Settlement Geography Urbanization 2 Year 2 Sem Romantic and Victorian Literature American Literature Introduction to Cartography Geography of Bhutan
3 Year 1 Sem 20th Century Literature Literary Criticism & Literary Theory I Print Journalism / Translation Studies Cultural Ecology Environmental Geography 3 Year 2 Sem Post Colonial Literature Professional Writing Surveying and Mapping Introduction to Geographical Information System and Remote Sensing Statistical Techniques in Social Science € Can continue for Honours Degree either in Geography or English with additional one year Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2006 and launched in 2007. Dropped in 2013. Retrospective approval granted to discontinue by 29th AB meeting in 2014. Programme: Bachelor of Arts in English and Environmental Studies Purpose of programme: To encourage students to become proficient at reading, contextualizing and critically examining English literature that progress as effective and accurate writers of English. The programme also provide the capacity in the field of environmental science to achieve a sustainable society. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Literary History and Forms Basic Writing Skills English Communication Introduction to the Environment Introduction to Demography 1 Year 2 Sem English Poetry and Drama from 14th to 17th Century Shakespeare IT Skills Natural Resources Basic Methods 2 Year 1 Sem Restoration and Neoclassicism Creative Writing: Poetry and Drama Natural Resource Management Bhutanese Population, Culture and Economy 2 Year 2 Sem Romantic and Victorian Literature American Literature Air and Water Pollution Public Health and Environment
1 Sem Finance Economics Economics History Development and Development 3 Year 2 Sem Bhutanese Economy II Industrial Economics Waste and Waste Management Environmental Planning and Impact Assessment Statistical Methods in Social Science € Can continue for Honours Degree either in Economics or Environmental Studies with additional one year Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2006 and launched in 2007. Ongoing. Approved to discontinue intake from 2014 by 29th AB Meeting in 2014. Programme: Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Economics Purpose of programme: The purpose of studying Geography is to learn the systems of aerially interconnected and interdependent parts of diverse origin along with economics that provide a rigorous training in economic principles and methods of economic analysis. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Micro Economics I Statistics I English Communication Geomorphology 1 Year 2 Sem Macro Economics I Mathematical Methods for Economics IT Skills Geography of Natural Resources Studies 2 Year 1 Sem Micro Economics II Macro Economics II Settlement Geography 2 Year 2 Sem Money and the Financial System Bhutanese Economy I Introduction to Cartography of Bhutan 3 Year 1 Sem Public Finance Development Economics World Economics History Cultural Ecology 3 Year 2 Sem Bhutanese Economy II Industrial Economics Surveying and Mapping Introduction to Geographical Information Statistical in Social
System and Remote Sensing Science € Can continue for Honours Degree either in Geography or Economics with additional one year Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2006 and launched in 2007. Ongoing. Programme: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology Purpose of programme: To make critical and creative human beings by providing concrete foundation in political science. The programme in combination with Sociology also prepare graduate to understand social behavior in Bhutanese society and issues related to country’s development and democratic social changes. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Political Science I Political History of Bhutan English Communication Introduction to Sociology Statistics for Social Research 1 Year 2 Sem Introduction to Political Science II Western Political Thoughts IT Skills Cultural Anthropology Social Theory 2 Year 1 Sem Eastern Political Thought Comparative Government and Politics Qualitative Research Methods Social Psychology 2 Year 2 Sem Government and Politics in Bhutan Methodology of Social Research Quantitative Research Methods Social Institutions 3 Year 1 Sem World Political History Media and NGOs Project Youth and Society Buddhism and Social Theory 3 Year 2 Sem Administration and Public Policy Contemporary World Politics Sociology of Development Social Change Capstone Research Project € Can continue for Honours Degree either in Political Science or Sociology with additional one year
Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2008 and launched in 2009. Ongoing. Programme: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History Purpose of programme: To make critical and creative human beings by providing concrete foundation in political science. The other combination with History also provides understanding of ancient history, medieval history and modern history. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem History of India (Harapan to Gupta) Social Formation and Cultural Patterns of the Ancient World English Communication Introduction to Political Science I Political History of Bhutan 1 Year 2 Sem Growth and Spread of Buddhism in Asia History of Bhutan (Before the Cooch Bihar War of 1772) IT Skills Introduction to Political Science II Western Political Thoughts 2 Year 1 Sem Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Medieval World History of Bhutan (Since 1772) Eastern Political Thought Comparative Government and Politics 2 Year 2 Sem The Rise of the Modern West: Mid 15th – 17th Century The Rise of the Modern West: 17th Century to the American Century Government and Politics in Bhutan Methodology of Social Research 3 Year 1 Sem History of Modern Europe: French Revolution to 1870 History of India (1550-1750) Project World Political History Media and NGOs 3 Year 2 Sem Oral History History of South Asia Sociology of Development Administration and Public Policy Contemporary World Politics € Can continue for Honours Degree either in Political Science or History with additional one year
Programme: Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and English Purpose of programme: The Media Studies programme aim to prepare the next generation for reporters, writers and producers in broadcast, print and online news media. The English programme encourage students to become proficient at reading, contextualizing and critically examining English literature that progress as effective and accurate writers of English. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Literary History and Forms Basic Writing Skills Academic Skills Foundation of Media and Communication Print Media I 1 Year 2 Sem English Poetry and Drama from 14th to 17th Century Shakespeare IT Skills Introduction to Political Science Digital Media and Journalism I 2 Year 1 Sem Restoration and Neoclassicism Creative Writing: Poetry and Drama Print Media II Photo Journalism 2 Year 2 Sem Romantic and Victorian Literature American Literature Media Laws and Ethics Radio I 3 Year 1 Sem 20th Century Literature Literary Criticism & Literary Theory I Print Journalism / Translation Studies Media Culture and Society Television I 3 Year 2 Sem Post Colonial Literature Professional Writing Radio II Television II Research Methods for Social Science Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2011 as new programme and launched in 2012. Ongoing. Programme: Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and Dzongkha
1 Year 1 Sem Business & its Environment Accounting Principles Microeconomics Business Mathematics Academic Skills 1 Year 2 Sem Introduction to Computer & Business Applications Management Theory & Practices Business Statistics I Foundation to Legal Framework Dzongkha 2 Year 1 Sem Accounting for Managers I Fundamentals of HRM Principles of Markeing Accounting for Managers II Consumer Behaviour 2 Year 2 Sem Introduction to Corporate Finance & Financial Management Macroeconomics Quantitative Techniques Management Information Systems Sales Management 3 Year 1 Sem Fundamentals of Corporate Governance Research Methods in Business Research Methods in Business Strategic Staffing 3 Year 2 Sem Operations Management Services Marketing General Electives Project Major Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2009 and launched in 2009. Ongoing. Programme: Bachelor of Business Administration (Major in HRM) Purpose of programme: This is a broad and inter-disciplinary program in business studies. It deals with knowledge and understanding of conceptual and applied aspects of management and business. It also helps to develop skills to adapt and respond to change, acquire skills in organizing, planning and presenting work independently and in groups. Besides these, students will be able to develop entrepreneurial skills for This three-year-long program is expected to produce graduates with excellent skills in entrepreneurship and marketing, through activities including a continuous processes of proposal and report writing, surveys and individual and group presentations. Students will be exposed to business and industry through internships as a part of their course work during the third year of study. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES
1 Year 1 Sem Business & its Environment Accounting Principles Microeconomics Business Mathematics Academic Skills 1 Year 2 Sem Introduction to Computer & Business Applications Management Theory & Practices Business Statistics I Foundation to Legal Framework Dzongkha 2 Year 1 Sem Accounting for Managers I Fundamentals of HRM Principles of Markeing Accounting for Managers II Organizational Behaviour 2 Year 2 Sem Introduction to Corporate Finance & Financial Management Macroeconomics Quantitative Techniques Management Information Systems International Marketing 3 Year 1 Sem Fundamentals of Corporate Governance Research Methods in Business Research Methods in Business Strategic International HRM 3 Year 2 Sem Operations Management Compensation General Electives Project on Major Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2009 and launched in 2009. Ongoing. Programme: Bachelor of Business Administration (Major in Entrepreneurship) Purpose of programme: This is a broad and inter-disciplinary program in business studies. It deals with knowledge and understanding of conceptual and applied aspects of management and business. It also helps to develop skills to adapt and respond to change, acquire skills in organizing, planning and presenting work independently and in groups. Besides these, students will be able to develop entrepreneurial skills for This three-year-long program is expected to produce graduates with excellent skills in entrepreneurship and marketing, through activities including a continuous processes of proposal and report writing, surveys and individual and group presentations. Students will be exposed to business and industry through internships as a part of their course work during the third year of study. Curriculum Structure:
YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Business & its Environment Accounting Principles Microeconomics Business Mathematics Academic Skills 1 Year 2 Sem Introduction to Computer & Business Applications Management Theory & Practices Business Statistics I Foundation to Legal Framework Dzongkha 2 Year 1 Sem Accounting for Managers I Fundamentals of HRM Principles of Markeing Accounting for Managers II Theory & Practice of Entrepreneurship 2 Year 2 Sem Introduction to Corporate Finance & Financial Management Macroeconomics Quantitative Techniques Management Information Systems Innovation & Entrepreneurship 3 Year 1 Sem Fundamentals of Corporate Governance Research Methods in Business Research Methods in Business Strategic Entrepreneurship Finance 3 Year 2 Sem Operations Management Entrepreneurship Marketing General Electives Project on Major Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2009 and launched in 2009. Ongoing. Programme: Bachelor of Commerce (Major in Accounting) Purpose of programme: The Bachelor of Commerece program aims to provide strong academic knowledge and skills required to match the needs of growing industry and commerce. The program provides a strong theoretical foundation for those who wish to pursue higher studies in professional and advanced post graduate courses such as Chartered Accountant, MBA, and M.Com. The B.Com program is preferrable to other business courses due to its strong academic an essential requirement for effective analysis and evaluation of business and economic situations. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Business & its Environment Accounting Principles Microeconomics Business Mathematics Academic Skills 1 Year 2 Sem Introduction to Computer & Management Theory & Business Statistics I Foundation to Legal Dzongkha
Business Applications Practices Framework 2 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Database Management Systems Introduction to Corporate Finance & Financial Management Principles of Marketing Fundamentals of HRM Intermediate Financial Accounting 2 Year 2 Sem Macroeconomics Cost Accounting Business Statistics II Theory & Practice of Entrepreneurship Corporate Accounting 3 Year 1 Sem International Business Taxation Law & Practices Strategic Management Research Methods in Business Management Accounting 3 Year 2 Sem Project Work on Major Fundamentals of Corporate Management Elective General Services Marketing Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2011 and launched in 2011. Ongoing. Programme: Bachelor of Commerce (Major in Finance) Purpose of programme: The Bachelor of Commerce program aims to provide strong academic knowledge and skills required to match the needs of growing industry and commerce. The program provides a strong theoretical foundation for those who wish to pursue higher studies in professional and advanced post graduate courses such as Chartered Accountant, MBA, and M.Com. The B.Com program is preferable to other business courses due to its strong academic an essential requirement for effective analysis and evaluation of business and economic situations. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Business & its Environment Accounting Principles Microeconomics Business Mathematics Academic Skills 1 Year 2 Sem Introduction to Computer & Business Applications Management Theory & Practices Business Statistics I Foundation to Legal Framework Dzongkha 2 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Database Management Introduction to Corporate Finance & Principles of Marketing Fundamentals of HRM Financial Markets & Services
Systems Financial Management 2 Year 2 Sem Macroeconomics Cost Accounting Business Statistics II Theory & Practice of Entrepreneurship Working Capital Management 3 Year 1 Sem International Business Taxation Law & Practices Strategic Management Research Methods in Business Financial Rsik Management 3 Year 2 Sem Fundamentals of Corporate Management Compensation Elective General Project Work on Major Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2011 and launched in 2011. Ongoing. Programme: Bachelor of Arts in English and Dzongkha Purpose of programme: To encourage students to become proficient at reading, contextualizing and critically examining English literature that progress as effective and accurate writers of English. The skill learnt is transmissible with Dzongkha which can lead to specialize in English or Dzongkha with additional one year. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Literary History and Forms Basic Writing Skills English Communication སུམ་ཅུ་པ། 1 Year 2 Sem English Poetry and Drama from 14th to 17th Century Shakespeare IT Skills 2 Year 1 Sem Restoration and Neoclassicism Creative Writing: Poetry and Drama 2 Year 2 Sem Romantic and Victorian Literature American Literature 3 Year 1 Sem 20th Century Literature Literary Criticism & Literary Theory I Print Journalism / Translation Studies འགྲུས་བར།
3 Year 2 Sem Post Colonial Literature Professional Writing ཡིད་བཞིན་མཛོད་ Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2009 and launched in 2009. Ongoing. Programme: Bachelor of Arts in English and Environmental Studies Purpose of programme: To encourage students to become proficient at reading, contextualizing and critically examining English literature that progress as effective and accurate writers of English. The programme also provide the capacity in the field of environmental science to achieve a sustainable society. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Literary History and Forms Basic Writing Skills English Communication Introduction to the Environment Introduction to Demography 1 Year 2 Sem English Poetry and Drama from 14th to 17th Century Shakespeare IT Skills Natural Resources Basic Methods 2 Year 1 Sem Restoration and Neoclassicism Creative Writing: Poetry and Drama Natural Resource Management Bhutanese Population, Culture and Economy 2 Year 2 Sem Romantic and Victorian Literature American Literature Air and Water Pollution Public Health and 3 Year 1 Sem 20th Century Literature Literary Criticism & Literary Theory I Print Journalism / Translation Studies Sustainable Development Population and 3 Year 2 Sem Post Colonial Literature Professional Writing Waste and Waste Management Environmental Planning and Impact Assessment Statistical Methods in Social Science Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2009 and launched in 2009. Ongoing.
Programme: Bachelor of Arts in English and Economics Purpose of programme: The purpose of studying English is to become proficient at reading, contextualizing and critically examining English literature that progress as effective and accurate writers of English. The programme also deals with economics that provide a rigorous training in economic principles and methods of economic analysis. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Micro Economics I Statistics I English Communication Introduction to Literary History and Forms Basic Writing Skills 1 Year 2 Sem Macro Economics I Mathematical Methods for Economics IT Skills English Poetry and Drama from 14th to 17th Century 2 Year 1 Sem Micro Economics II Macro Economics II Romantic and Victorian Literature American Literature 2 Year 2 Sem Money and the Financial System Bhutanese Economy I Romantic and Victorian Literature American Literature 3 Year 1 Sem Public Finance Development Economics World Economics History 20th Century Literature Literary Criticism & Literary Theory I 3 Year 2 Sem Bhutanese Economy II Industrial Economics Post Colonial Literature Professional Writing Print Journalism / Translation Studies Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2009 and launched in 2009. Dropped from 2010. Programme: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Political Science
Purpose of programme: To make critical and creative human beings by providing concrete foundation in political science. The programme in combination with Sociology also prepare graduate to understand social behavior in Bhutanese society and issues related to country’s development and democratic social changes. Curriculum Structure: YEAR/ SEM MODULES 1 Year 1 Sem Introduction to Political Science I Political History of Bhutan English Communication Introduction to Sociology Statistics for Social Research 1 Year 2 Sem Introduction to Political Science II Western Political Thoughts IT Skills Cultural Anthropology Social Theory 2 Year 1 Sem Eastern Political Thought Comparative Government and Politics Qualitative Research Methods Social Psychology 2 Year 2 Sem Government and Politics in Bhutan Methodology of Social Research Quantitative Research Methods Social Institutions 3 Year 1 Sem World Political History Media and NGOs Project Youth and Society Buddhism and Social Theory 3 Year 2 Sem Administration and Public Policy Contemporary World Politics Sociology of Development Social Change Capstone Research Project Course Duration: Full time 3 years Status: Validated in 2009 and launched in 2009. Ongoing.