Regional Development and Tourism

Our Master's degree programmes are open to students holding a Bachelor's or equivalent degree. Applicants must provide proof of English proficiency and study competence.

Please see our website for complete information:

• how to apply
• application requirements
• or contact us at admission@econ.muni.cz

All application materials must be in English or in Czech.

Information available at: https://www.econ.muni.cz/en/admissions/masters-studies/application-requirements

The main objective of this program is to provide students with multidisciplinary theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are necessary for the application of systemic approaches towards optimal management of societal-territorial structures. The development will be perceived with regard to its economic, social and environmental connotations. The study develops the system knowledge necessary for the optimal use of territorial prerequisites with special attention to the implementation of development projects and tourism, which is an increasingly important factor in territorial development in all geographical scales. Students will acquire deeper skills needed to find the procedural interplay of public and private actors of socio-economic development in the region. A systemic approach to regional development is a characteristic feature of this program.

After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:

• explain the principles of spatial development and apply methodical approaches used in regional economics and related disciplines,
• participate in creating development concepts, strategies and projects at the regional, national or transnational (e.g., European Union) levels,
• evaluate the importance and potential benefits of individual instruments of regional policy (with emphasis on the EU cohesion policy), innovation policy and tourism policy at regional, national and transnational levels,
• apply the acquired knowledge in the management and marketing of tourism and other fields with strong links to the spatial dimension of business,
• process applications for project support from national and transnational public sources,
• reflect the environmental aspects of sustainable (regional) development thanks to the knowledge of global environmental problems and the potential negative impacts of development projects and tourism,
• communicate with experts from related disciplines (e.g., public economics, business management, spatial planning, sociology and ecology).

Upon graduation, the unique combination of knowledge and skills you acquire will open doors to prestigious employment opportunities in both private and public institutions, from local to multinational levels. As our graduates, you will be prepared for demanding specialized roles in state or territorial administration as well as in the business sector – for example, development companies or tourism enterprises.

Many of our alumni also excel in grant management, leading project preparation efforts for national or European funding and contributing to resource allocation decisions within organizations.

Practical training is not mandatory in the curriculum.

The diploma thesis is one of the essential parts of the study, in which each student demonstrates the ability to work independently and analyse defined problems. Diploma thesis should demonstrate the capability of the student to apply critical analysis and synthesis of the gathered information related to the selected topic. The length of the final work is between 60 and 80 pages without attachments. More detailed requirements for diploma theses are given by internal regulations of the Faculty of Economics and Administration and Masaryk University.

Upon successfully completing your studies, you can pursue our doctoral programme in Economics, Finance and Management, or similar programmes at another institution.