Sustainable and Circular Economy-Based Tourism University of Pannonia Nagykanizsa - University Center for Circular Economy
The programme is aimed at training competent professionals with a deep understanding of (eco-) tourism. By the end of your studies, you will be able to navigate the workings of circular economies as well as the sector’s profit- and non-profit-oriented actors, and apply systems thinking and circular-economy strategies to cater for local needs as described by destination marketing.
Program content
1st semester: Mathematical foundations of Economics; Business law; Macroeconomics; Business communication; Introduction to the EU studies; Psychology; The social relations of business; Learning, self-knowledge and socialization training
2nd semester: Basics of accounting; Microeconomics; Fundamentals of natural sciences; Basics of circular economy; Introduction to sustainable tourism – nature-based tourist attractions; Eco- and adventure tourism
3rd semester: Management; Statistics; Issues of tourism security; Sustainability in marketing; Economics of sustainability; The guidelines of sustainable tourism
4th semester: Organizational sustainability of tourism enterprises; Sustainable transport in tourism; Sustainable communities, change of approach; Marketing of sustainable products and services; Sustainable events; ICT in tourism (smart solutions); Digital tourism
5th semester: Problem-solving practice I.; Human resource development in the circular business operations; Renewable energy sources in tourism; Regional analysis; Introduction to the systems thinking
6th semester: Problem-solving practice II.; National parks and nature protected areas in tourism; Design thinking; Product development and innovation in tourism; Circular urban development solutions; Project management of sustainable tourism
7th semester: Internship I.
8th semester: Internship II.; Thesis work
You can find a job with your degree
You'll be prepared for work at:
- accommodation providers
- service providers operating attractions
- transport companies
- municipalities involved in tourism
- hospitality industry
- event- and program organizers
- national parks
Interested in the details? Find out more on the faculty's webpage!
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Admission requirements:
- Finished secondary school studies
- Evidence of English language proficiency
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8 semesters
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1,400 EUR/semester
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Economist in sustainable and circular economy-based tourism
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Ms. Melinda Holczinger
international communications officer
holczinger.melinda@pen.uni-pannon.hu