The Bachelor in Territorial Development offers interdisciplinary training combining theoretical classes in the humanities and social sciences with courses, practical seminars and internships that will perfectly prepare you for the real cases that you will face while working.

Population aging, globalization, climate change, urban sprawl, changes in rural areas, democracy, the growth of the knowledge economy, social inequality and cultural pluralism and lifestyle — these are the realities that students work with in this course of applied social sciences. The program is aimed at deepening knowledge and developing a critical understanding of modern social realities that affect society and territories.

Features of training

The program includes several disciplines of social sciences: anthropology, sociology, geography, political science, economics, history. The courses allow you to approach social and territorial issues from different points of view. A Bachelor's degree in Community and Territorial development facilitates entry into the labor market through courses in administration, ethics, familiarization with the conditions of practice and the experience you gain during international internships.

Bachelor's degree in Territorial Development gives an opportunity to better understand life in society, interact with different social groups, analyze specific situations and help solve social problems. You will be able to apply the acquired knowledge to understand social phenomena, promote social innovation and lead a team. The Bachelor's degree program in the development of companies and territories is based on the principle that the analysis of real situations is the best way to make progress in the integration of various disciplines.

Students will be able to contribute to the dialogue between cultures, based on a systematic and humanistic view of tourism, territory and cultural heritage. Universities encourage active citizenship, participation in the labor market, internships in organizations (regional, municipal councils and enterprises, housing units, advertising companies, museums, spas, travel agencies and others) in key areas related to this program. Students will benefit from meetings with many development specialists, events and field trips that introduce them to a wide range of possible destinations.

The main positions available for graduates of the Bachelor of Development in societies and territories are: development agent, researcher, project manager, coordination Officer, Tourism development Agent, researcher, tourism specialist, guide-translator, tourist transfer specialist, conference assistant, catering Director, hotel manager, senior Public administration specialist, senior public administration official, public relations specialist.

The curriculum will help students to: learn the meaning and evolution of tourism, territory and heritage concepts; understand and practice the basics of territory and tourism; explain the relationship between tourism, territory and heritage; identify organizational structures and operational tools of tourism and heritage; demonstrate the contribution of tourism, territory and heritage to the sustainable development of territories and populations in geographical contexts from global to local level. Skills and competencies students should: apply specific knowledge and working tools; develop reflection, research, design, coordination and planning/management skills that provide high autonomy for the development of research (especially in the master's program) or for professional activities in specific areas of the learning cycle.

Graduates with a bachelor's degree in territorial development have the opportunity to continue their advancement to a master's degree or a doctorate in regional development. They also have access to Master's degree programs in the following areas: Ethics, Project manager, Workplace Personnel management.