Regional Development

The objectives of the study are primarily based on the innovated graduate profile, which can be described systemically in the following way: economic base of knowledge (dominance of theory) – extension of economic base of knowledge (combination of economic and program specific knowledge) – gaining of relevant competences and skills (dominance of practically usable procedure aimed at regional development management). The study of the master's program Regional Development develops the system knowledge needed to optimal use of territorial assumptions, with special regard to project management and tourism development. Compared to the current field, students will gain deeper skills that are necessary for finding of process harmony between public and private actors of social development in the framework of development strategies creation or managing specific projects. In this context, it is also necessary to mention the theoretical and methodologically anchored capabilities of evaluation of development projects by applying the criteria of purposefulness, efficiency, and effectiveness with respect to social, economic and institutional environment. On the whole, it can be stated that the uniqueness of this creative program lies in the system approach to management or directing societal development.

Think globally, act locally

Practical training

Practical training is not part ot the curriculum of this study programme.

Further information

https://www.econ.muni.cz/o-nas/organizacni-struktura/katedra-regionalni-ekonomie-a-spravy

A balanced mix of acquired knowledge and skills enables graduates of the program to find a prestigious job in both private and public institutions, starting at local and ending at supranational level. Potential job opportunities include more demanding professional positions in state or local government and self-government and also in corporate management and marketing activities (e.g. at developer companies and tourism) or position of investment analyst and consultant. Passing the study further increases the prerequisites for starting one’s own business.

You can find detailed information about the admission procedure at ECON.MUNI. Contact information: - questions concerning the electronic application form issues: prihlaska@muni.cz - questions concerning the payment for the electronically submitted application form: prihlaska@muni.cz - questions concerning of various fields of study, study purport and organization: studijni@econ.muni.cz.

Criteria for evaluation

Please see ECON.MUNI.

Recommended literature

Please see https://www.econ.muni.cz/pro-uchazece/navazujici-magisterske-studium/materialy-pro-uchazece ">ECON.MUNI .

Minimum score and numbers of accepted applicants in past years

The graduate may continue (after satisfying the admission requirements) to study in the doctoral study program Regional Economics.