NOUN B.Sc. Development Studies registrable courses and their fees are listed below from 100 level to 400 level.
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NOUN B.Sc. Development Studies Course Outline
| Course Code | 100 Level First Semester | Credit Unit | Status |
| DES111 | Introduction to Development Studies I | 2 | C |
| ECO121 | Principles of Economics I | 3 | C |
| GST101 | Use of English and Communication Skills I | 2 | C |
| GST103 | Computer Fundamentals | 2 | C |
| GST105 | History and Philosophy of Science | 2 | C |
| GST107 | A Study Guide for the Distance Learner | 2 | C |
| CSS111 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | E |
| POL111 | Introduction to Political science | 3 | E |
| PCR111 | Introduction to Peace Studies | 3 | E |
| INR111 | Introduction to International Studies | 2 | E |
| ENT101 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 2 | E |
| FMS105 | Elements of Management I | 2 | E |
| Course Code | 100 Level Second Semester | Credit Unit | Status |
| DES112 | Introduction to Development Studies II | 2 | C |
| ECO122 | Principles of Economics II | 3 | C |
| POL126 | Citizens and the State | 3 | C |
| GST102 | Use of English and Communication Skills II | 2 | C |
| GST104 | Use of Library | 2 | C |
| PCR114 | Introduction to Conflict Resolution | 3 | E |
| POL124 | Organization of Government | 3 | E |
| INR132 | International Politics of Africa | 2 | E |
| FMS106 | Elements of Management II | 2 | E |
| CRD122 | Nigerian Agriculture | 3 | E |
| Course Code | 200 Level First Semester | Credit Unit | Status |
| DES211 | Environment and Sustainable Development | 2 | C |
| FSS211 | Social Science Statistics | 2 | C |
| DES213 | Introduction to Public Finance Management | 2 | C |
| DES215 | Nigerian Economy in Perspective I | 2 | C |
| GST201 | Nigerian Peoples and Culture | 2 | C |
| GST203 | Introduction to Philosophy and Logic | 2 | C |
| CSS245 | Security Planning, Development and Organization | 3 | E |
| INR261 | International Environmental Politics | 2 | E |
| DES219 | Climate Change and Development | 2 | E |
| DES221 | Social Change and Development | 2 | E |
| Course Code | 200 Level Second Semester | Credit Unit | Status |
| DES216 | Nigerian Economy in Perspective II | 2 | C |
| DES218 | Communication and Development | 2 | C |
| DES220 | Poverty, Inequality and Development | 2 | C |
| GST202 | Fundamentals of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 2 | C |
| GST204 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 2 | C |
| MAC212 | Media and Society | 3 | E |
| POL216 | Evolution of Nigerian Local Government | 3 | E |
| DES222 | Technology and Socio-Economic Development | 2 | E |
| Course Code | 300 Level First Semester | Credit Unit | Status |
| DES311 | Research Methods | 2 | C |
| DES313 | Gender and Development | 2 | C |
| CRD305 | Rural Development | 2 | C |
| ECO347 | Development Economics I | 2 | C |
| DES315 | Globalization and Economic Development | 3 | C |
| DES317 | Public Policies and Governance | 3 | C |
| BUS325 | Human Resource Management | 3 | E |
| EHS319 | Introduction to Demography | 3 | E |
| Course Code | 300 Level Second Semester | Credit Unit | Status | |
| DES310 | Supervised Field Attachment and Monitoring | 3 | C | |
| DES312 | Health and Development | 3 | C | |
| DES314 | Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation | 2 | C | |
| DES316 | Migration, Urbanization and Sustainable Development | 3 | C | |
| ECO348 | Development Economics II | 2 | C | |
| DES318 | Theories of Social Development | 2 | C | |
| GST302 | Business Creation and Growth | 2 | C | |
| CRD324 | Rural Development Strategies | 3 | E | |
| DES320 | Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods | 2 | E | |
| Course Code | 400 Level First Semester | Credit Unit | Status |
| DES411 | Research Project | 6 | C |
| DES413 | Informal Sector and Development | 2 | C |
| DES415 | International Organizations and Development I | 2 | C |
| DES417 | Development Trends in Africa | 2 | C |
| DES419 | Industrialization and Development | 3 | C |
| DES421 | Natural Resources and Sustainable Development | 2 | C |
| Course Code | 400 Level Second Semester | Credit Unit | Status |
| DES422 | Agriculture and Poverty Alleviation | 3 | C |
| DES424 | Comparative Development | 2 | C |
| DES426 | Issues in Social Development | 3 | C |
| DES430 | International Organizations and Development II | 3 | C |
| DES432 | Education and Development | 3 | C |
NOUN school fees for B.Sc. Development Studies
| FEE DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT ₦ |
| SEMESTER REGISTRATION OR COMPULSORY FEE | |
| Compulsory fee (1st Semester ONLY) : 100Level | ₦58,000 |
| Compulsory fee (Direct Entry Students ONLY) : 200Level & 300Level | ₦58,000 |
| Compulsory fee (Returning Students) | ₦29,000 |
| COURSE , EXAM , SCIENCE PRACTICAL REGISTRATION FEE | |
| 4 Units Course | ₦3,000 |
| 3 Units Course | ₦2,500 |
| 2 Units Course | ₦2,000 |
| Science Practical (per course) | ₦6,500 |
| Exam Fee (per course) | ₦1,500 |
| Carryover Fee (per course) | ₦1,500 |
| PROJECT, SEMINAR & PRACTICUM REGISTRATION FEE | |
| Project | ₦25,000 |
| IT/SIWES, Teaching practice | ₦12,000 |
| Practicum | ₦15,000 |
| Seminar | ₦5,000 |
NB: Make sure to register atleast 1 elective (E) course each semester and also, If you’re registering any carryover course, you don’t have to register the main course again but ONLY the exam.
The link for carryover registration will be active on your portal once the carryover registration period begins.
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