Ecotourism and Rural Development
About the Study Program
The aim of the study program is to educate professional managers who will plan, organize and manage various activities in the field of ecotourism and rural development, which have importance in tourism companies and agencies that deal with all forms of tourism and operate in the domestic and international market. Students acquire competencies and skills necessary for developing competencies and mastering the skills which are needed for the formation of the tourism product in ecotourism, recognizing the importance of preserving and improving the environment, protected natural values, national parks, as well as rational organization of production on agricultural farms.
The entrance exam includes a general education test or a mathematics test. For information about the entrance exam, see here.
Type/level of study
Bachelor studies; First degree studies
Professional title
Bachelor (appl.) in Management
Area
Management and Business
ECTS
180 ECTS
Duration
Three years, Six semesters
The beginning of the realization of the study program
School Year 2023/2024.
Curriculum
1st Semester
Name of the subject
ECTS
Computers Application
6
Economy Fundamentals
6
Mathematics
6
Ecology Fundamentals
4
Business Fundamentals
8
2nd Semester
Name of the subject
ECTS
National and Tourism Geography
8
Sustainable Development and Environment
6
Introduction to Tourism
3
Financial and Accounting Business
6
Elective courses 1
Cultural Heritage and Tourism
7
Animation in Rural Tourism
7
3rd Semester
Name of the subject
ECTS
National and Tourism Geography
6
Sustainable Development and Environment
5
Introduction to Tourism
7
Financial and Accounting Business
5
Elective courses 2
Wine Tourism
7
Health Tourism
7
4th Semester
Name of the subject
ECTS
Rural Development
5
Marketing Fundamentals
6
Tourism Destination Management
6
English Language 2
3
Elective courses 3
Green Politics
5
Management of National Parks
5
Business Law and Ethics
5
5th Semester
Name of the subject
ECTS
Business Communication Skills and Techniques
5
Strategic Management in Tourism
4
Internet and Electronic Business
6
Entrepreneurship
4
Professional Practice
3
Elective courses 4
Sports and Recreational Tourism
7
Traditional Food and Culinary Heritage
7
6th Semester
Name of the subject
ECTS
Risk and Business Continuity Management
5
Smart Management Systems
5
Elective courses 5
Rural Customs and Traditions
4
Protected Natural Values
4
Planning and Organization in Agriculture and Rural Development
3
Final Thesis – professional research
7
Final Thesis – preparation and defence
7