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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