Development is necessary for a society’s well-being and for nation building. Development promotes positive change in all spheres of life. It impacts the social, economical, educational, cultural, ecological, and physiological dimensions of existence. For development to be effective its nature, pace and direction should be properly planned, implemented and monitored. Specialized skills and knowledge is necessary to do this. Thus, there exists a need for development agents and professionals. These development agents and professionals ought to have the necessary academic background and practical preparation to be able to intervene adequately in the development process. It is against this background that the Valley View University offers a BSc degree in Development Studies.
