The Geotourism study program provides graduates with a specific professional profile and comprehensive, high-quality knowledge to master a multidisciplinary approach, enabling them to successfully manage the effective development of geotourism — that is, the identification, characterization, evaluation, interpretation, presentation, and promotion of geological and related cultural-historical heritage for the purpose of sustainable tourism development.

Graduates will be prepared for employment as qualified managers in various functional management departments in the public or private sector, or as specialists in dedicated departments (working independently or as part of a larger team).

The cross-disciplinary nature of geotourism also allows graduates to find employment in other industrial sectors, including the economic and social sphere.

Theoretical Knowledge (Bachelor’s degree, 1st level)

A graduate of the Extraction and Processing of Earth Resources program (Bachelor’s degree, 1st level):

• Acquires and understands essential facts, concepts, principles, and theories related to the use of Earth resources, along with their technical, informational, economic, business, and managerial support in geotourism.
• Knows the European and global dimensions of the essential components of geotourism.
• Can apply this knowledge in a way that demonstrates an understanding of the relationships and consequences of alternative decisions.
• Can use theory, practical procedures, and tools at an appropriate level for specific applications.

Practical Skills and Abilities

A graduate of the Extraction and Processing of Earth Resources program (Bachelor’s degree, 1st level) will be able to:

• Within their specialization, identify, specify, and perform activities related to the use and protection of Earth resources (primarily geological heritage) in geotourism.
• Evaluate the use of Earth resources as well as systems and equipment in geotourism.
• Operate equipment and systems related to the performance of activities focused on geotourism.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Bachelor’s degree, 1st level)

A graduate of the Extraction and Processing of Earth Resources program (1st level) will be able to:

• Present to various categories of clients the scientific and technical issues, and their solutions, related to supporting the development of geotourism.
• Work effectively as a member of a work or development team.
• Understand and explain the qualitative and quantitative dimensions of a problem.
• Organize their own lifelong learning as well as professional and personal development.
• Keep up with current developments in their discipline and continue their own professional growth.

Graduates of the Geotourism bachelor’s program possess knowledge and understanding in the general issues of geotourism, Earth resources, and their use in geotourism, building upon their general secondary education.

They are able to apply their knowledge and understanding in a manner that demonstrates a professional  approach to work and/or their profession. They have the competencies typically shown through the formulation and defense of arguments, as well as solving problems or tasks at various stages of effective geotourism development at the local, regional, and national levels — from goal setting to practical implementation.

They are capable of obtaining and interpreting relevant data on geological heritage in the context of its protection, use, and development in geotourism and related forms of tourism, and on that basis make ethical and socially responsible decisions. They can collaborate on solving issues of local and regional development of geotourism and related sustainable tourism forms in which geological heritage and its protection and use are the focus of interest.

They can communicate information, concepts, issues, and solutions related to various aspects of geotourism development (particularly regarding the societal importance of geological heritage) to both professional and lay audiences.

• Tour guide in tourism (excluding regional guides)
• Manager of a travel agency or tour operator
• Regional tour guide