Description
The Bachelor’s Degree in Regional and Cross-Border Development is offered by the Department of Regional and Cross-Border Development of the School of Economic Sciences at the University of Western Macedonia. It is a study program focusing on regional development, spatial planning, cross-border cooperation, and sustainable economic development. Students acquire knowledge in regional economics, geography, development planning, European programs, and cohesion policies, as well as skills in planning and managing development projects. The program contributes to the development of graduates specialized in local and international development.
Relation to Employment
The program aims at skills enabling careers in regional development, cross-border cooperation, development planning, and European program management. It includes links to the labor market and internship opportunities, preparing graduates for public sector bodies, local government organizations, development agencies, European institutions, and policy planning organizations.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a secondary school leaving certificate and successful participation in national-level examinations or placement examinations.
Knowledge
The Undergraduate Program of the Department of Regional and Cross-Border Development aims to educate scientists with knowledge in regional development, spatial planning, cross-border cooperation, sustainable development, and European program management. Students develop skills in planning and managing development projects, analyzing regional policies, and the scientific approach to issues of local and international development.
Skills
The program equips students with skills in regional analysis, spatial planning, management of development projects, use of European programs, and analysis of cohesion policies. It includes regional economics, geography, cross-border cooperation, sustainable development, development planning, and tools for studying local and international development.
Competences
The department’s program provides knowledge in regional development, spatial planning, and cross-border cooperation, developing students’ abilities in analyzing regional data, planning development projects, and utilizing European programs. Graduates gain capabilities in the scientific approach to and management of local and international development issues.