The Geotourism study program provides graduates with a specific professional profile and comprehensive, high-quality knowledge to master a multidisciplinary approach, preparing them for the successful development and management of geotourism and mining tourism. This includes the identification, characterization, evaluation, interpretation, presentation, and promotion of geological, mining, and related cultural-historical heritage for the purpose of sustainable tourism development.

Graduates will be qualified to work as 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), such as geoparks, protected area administrations (national parks and protected landscape areas), or companies providing tourism services.

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

Theoretical Knowledge

A graduate of the Geotourism study program, in the field of Extraction and Processing of Earth Resources (2nd degree):

• Finds and presents their own solutions to problems when selecting appropriate resources, as well as in research, development, design, and project planning of systems, their provision and use, particularly in the area of geo- and mining tourism.
• Creatively applies acquired knowledge in practice.
• Critically analyzes and applies the full range of concepts, principles, and practices of the field and program in the context of broadly defined problems, demonstrating effective decision-making related to the selection and use of methods, techniques, and tools.
• Can implement complex technical, economic, and managerial solutions based on modern methods and tools.

Practical Skills and Abilities
A graduate of the Geotourism study program, in the field of Extraction and Processing of Earth Resources (2nd degree) will be able to:

• Analyze, model, and interpret processes in the area of extraction, use, and processing of Earth resources, especially in geotourism and mining tourism, as well as other related sustainable forms of tourism.
• Specify, design, implement, and maintain extensive integrated solutions that include new opportunities for the efficient and sustainable use of geological, geotourism, and mining sites.
• Manage processes of change in the extraction, use, and processing of Earth resources in terms of development, adaptation, and implementation.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge in the field of extraction and processing of Earth resources, along with the ability to exercise critical judgment across the full spectrum of related problems.
• Work on projects involving the identification of Earth resources, analysis, design, and implementation of large-scale solutions, including testing and appropriate documentation, in the field of sustainable tourism forms, with special emphasis on geotourism and mining tourism.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A graduate of the Geotourism study program, in the field of Extraction and Processing of Earth Resources will be able to:

• Work effectively as an individual, as a team member, and as a team leader.
• Identify mechanisms for continuous professional growth and further education.
• Stay up to date with current developments in their profession.
• Follow appropriate practices in accordance with the professional, legal, and ethical framework of their field.

Graduates of the second-cycle Geotourism study program in the field of Extraction and Processing of Earth Resources are able to analyze, design, construct, provide, and maintain extensive solutions in the identification, extraction, and processing of Earth resources while respecting legislative and environmental aspects; maintain the structure of financial investment in the field of Earth resources; analyze and evaluate Earth resources from various perspectives according to the required purpose, and based on the evaluation, create concepts for their optimal use. They are capable of performing these activities with a high degree of creativity and independence.

Emphasis is placed on ensuring that, depending on their specialization, graduates acquire deep knowledge in Earth resources, their technical, informational, economic, managerial, production, and logistical support, and their use for geotourism and mining tourism. The knowledge gained enables them to manage work teams in this field, independently lead large projects, and take responsibility for complex solutions.

In order for graduates to be able to identify and manage work related to the study program and field, students must gain experience in problem formulation, model creation, design, implementation, and evaluation of geological, geotourism, and mining sites; in verifying hypotheses about their use; and in analyzing and interpreting acquired data. Graduates can develop a wide range of applications in the use and protection of geotourism and mining tourism sites.

• Specialist in the development of concepts and promotion of tourism
• Manager of a travel agency or tour operator
• Tour guide in tourism (excluding regional guides)
• Specialist in public administration for environmental protection
• Manager of natural monuments