Study programme Geotourism (geoturizmus)
Basic information
Study programme in national registry: Geotourism (geoturizmus)Guaranted by: Faculty of Mining, Ecology, Process Control and Geotechnologies
Study field: Extraction and Processing of Earth Resources
Level of degree: 2
Form of study: present
Degree: Ing.
Length of study in years: 2
Professionally oriented: No
Joint study programme: No
Languages of delivery: english language, slovak language
Graduate profile
DescriptionThe Geotourism study program will provide graduates a specific professional profile, with comprehensive, high-quality knowledge, for mastering a multidisciplinary approach, with prerequisites for successfull and effective development and management of geotourism and mining tourism, i.e., identification, characterization, evaluation, interpretation, presentation and promotion of geological, mining and related cultural-historical heritage for the purpose of sustainable development of tourism with the possibility of employment as a qualified manager in many functional departments of management in the state or private sphere, or work as a specialist in specialized departments (working independently or as a member of a wider team), such as, e.g., geoparks, management of protected areas (national parks and protected landscape areas) or companies providing services in the tourism sector. The cross-sectional nature of geotourism does not exclude the employment of graduates in other branches of industry, including the economic-social sphere.
Learning objectives
Theoretical knowledge Graduate of the study program Geotourism, field of study Acquisition and processing of earth's resources (2nd level): - finds and presents own solutions to issues in the selection of suitable resources, as well as in research, development, design and projecting of systems, their security and use, especially in the field of geotourism and mining tourism; - creatively applies acquired knowledge in practice; - critically analyzes and applies the entire range of concepts, principles and practices of the field of study and the program in the context of freely defined problems, while demonstrating effective decision-making in connection with the selection and use of methods, techniques and means; - knows how to implement complex technical, economic and managerial solutions based on modern methods and means. Practical abilities and skills: A graduate of the study program Geotourism, study field Acquisition and processing of earth resources (2nd level) will acquire the ability to: - analyze, model and interpret processes in the field of obtaining, using and processing earth resources, especially in the field of geotourism and mining tourism as well as other related sustainable forms of tourism; - specify, propose, implement and maintain large-scale integrated solutions including new possibilities for efficient and sustainable use of geological, geotourism and mining objects; - manage the processes of changes in the field of acquisition, use and processing of land resources from the development, adaptation and implementation perspective; - demonstrate thorough knowledge in the field of acquisition and processing of earth's resources, together with the ability of critical judgment in the whole spectrum of problems; - work on projects that include the identification of earth resources, analysis, design and implementation of large-scale solutions together with testing and adequate documentation in the field of sustainable forms of tourism, with a special emphasis on the field of geotourism and mining tourism. Complementary knowledge, abilities and skills A graduate of the study program Geotourism, study field Acquisition and processing of earth's resources can: - work effectively as an individual, as a member and as a team leader; - identify mechanisms for continuous own professional growth and further education; - keep in touch with current developments in your profession, - follow appropriate practices in accordance with the professional, legal and ethical framework of their profession;
Main learning outcomes
Graduates of the master level of the study program Geotourism within the field of study Acquisition and processing of earth resources can analyze, propose, construct, ensure and maintain large-scale solutions in the field of identification, acquisition and processing of earth resources while respecting legislative and environmental aspects; maintain the structure of financial investment in the field of earth resources; to analyze and evaluate earth's resources from different perspectives according to the desired purpose and, based on the value, to create concepts for their optimal use. They are able to perform these activities with a high degree of creativity and independence. The emphasis is on the graduate, depending on the profile, to acquire deep knowledge in the field of earth resources, their technical, informational, economic, managerial, production and logistic support and their use for geotourism and mining tourism. The acquired knowledge will enable him/her to manage teams of workers in this area, independently lead even large projects and take responsibility for complex solutions. In order for the graduate to be able to identify and manage work related to the study program and the field, students must gain experience in formulating problems, creating models, designing, implementing and evaluating geological, geotourism and mining objects, verifying the hypotheses of their use, analyzing and interpreting the obtained data. The graduate can develop a whole range of applications in the field of use and protection of geotourism and mining tourism objects.
Professions
Professions for which the graduate is prepared at the time of completion.
- Špecialista na tvorbu koncepcií a propagácie cestovného... 7
- Riadiaci pracovník (manažér) cestovnej kancelárie, agen... 5
- Sprievodca v cestovnom ruchu (okrem regionálneho spriev... 4
- Odborný pracovník štátnej správy pre ochranu životného ... 7
- Správca prírodných pamiatok 6
Employability
Evaluation of the study programme graduates employabilityYear: 2018 Source: https://uplatnenie.sk/?degree=V%C5%A0&vs=709000000&faculty=709010000&field=2118T11&year=2018 Number of graduates: 38 Average salary: 897 euros Half of the graduates earned more than: 870 euros TOP 3 industries in which graduates worked: - Wholesale and retail trade (19%) - Information and communication (15%) - Accommodation and catering services (12%) TOP 3 jobs in which graduates worked: - Sellers (23%) - System administrators (8%) - Bookmakers, croupiers and workers in betting offices and casinos (8%) Employed: 71% Contract workers: 0% SZČO: 5% On maternity leave: 3% Unemployed: 5% Continuing studies: 3% Others (working abroad, voluntarily unemployed): 13% Year: 2019 Source: https://uplatnenie.sk/?degree=V%C5%A0&vs=709000000&faculty=709010000&field=2118T11&year=2019 Number of graduates: 41 Average salary: 944 euros Half of the graduates earned more than: 903 euros TOP 3 industries in which graduates worked: - Information and communication (23%) - Wholesale and retail trade (18%) - Professional, scientific and technical activities (14%) TOP 3 jobs in which graduates worked: - Sellers (14%) - Analysts in the field of management and work organization (9%) - Employees of contact information centers (9%) Employed: 54% Contract workers: 5% SZČO: 2% On maternity leave: 5% Unemployed: 27% Continuing studies: 0% Others (working abroad, voluntarily unemployed): 7%
Evaluation of the study programme quality by employers
The Geotourism study program at FBERG TUKE is fully implemented with the needs of real practice. Since the communication between education at FBERG TUKE and employers is continuous, it consists in solving joint projects with the involvement of students, in solving research tasks of a commercial nature, it uses professionals from companies in the process of completing studies by membership in state examination commissions at the relevant level of higher education, the faculty reflects the demands of employers graduates of the given study program and critically evaluates them with trends abroad. KOCR Košice Tourism Region issues a favorable opinion on the compliance of the obtained qualifications of the graduates of the Faculty of Mining, Ecology, Process Control and Geotechnologies, Technical University of Košice (FBERG TUKE) with the sector-specific requirements for the performance of the profession. OOCR Visit Košice issues an approving opinion on the conformity of the obtained qualifications of the graduates of the Faculty of Mining, Ecology, Process Control and Geotechnologies, Technical University of Košice (FBERG TUKE) with the sector-specific requirements for the performance of the profession. Geopark Novohrad-Nógrád issues a favorable opinion on the compliance of the obtained qualifications of the graduates of the Faculty of Mining, Ecology, Process Control and Geotechnologies, Technical University of Košice (FBERG TUKE) with the sector-specific requirements for the performance of the profession.
Structure and content of the study programme
Suggested study plan in the MIAS portalCurrent academic year plan and current schedule
Current academic year planCurrent schedule: MAIS portal
Persons responsible for the study programme
Person responsible for thequality of the study programme: prof. Ing. Beáta Gavurová, PhD., MBAList of persons responsible for the profile courses:
- prof. Ing. Beáta Gavurová, PhD., MBA
- prof. dr hab. Ing. Lucia Bednárová, PhD.
- doc. Ing. Branislav Kršák, PhD.
- doc. Mgr. Mário Molokáč, PhD.
- doc. Ing. Ľubomír Štrba, PhD.
Student representatives: Bc. Samuel Janočko
Study department
Spatial, material, and technical provision of the study programme and support
List and characteristics of the study programme classroomsBasic structure of teaching capacities: • Aula Maxima (jointly used with other TU faculties) 500 seats arranged in tiers, complex audiovisual equipment. • Large-capacity lecture halls – ZP 4, P 24, P 25. Average 220 seats arranged in tiers, complex audiovisual equipment. • Medium-sized auditoriums – I/1 (https://fberg.tuke.sk/wps/wcm/connect/fberg.tuke.sk3719/8a7cd914-12a4-4bff-8ca4-34df69cfa892/i1.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=o113MUY ), I/4, I/8. Average 20-80 places, basic audiovisual equipment. • Standard training rooms – a total of 11 classrooms shared within F BERG TU. 20-30 seats on average, basic audio-visual equipment. Most of the exercises and seminars of profile subjects are concentrated in two classrooms B125 and B130 with a capacity of 24 seats. By changing the arrangement of the tables, these spaces can also be used for larger meetings, or for state exams and defenses. Room B130 is used for studying subjects focused on information technology. Room B125 is used for the study of subjects of different focus, the equipment is intended for the presentation of information: Projection screen, ceramic board 200x120cm, Acer projector. Multimedia laboratory B107 is intended for the identification of objects of tourism and geotourism, their processing and preparation for presentation and promotion. The equipment also serves as an aid in the preparation of bachelor's, master and doctoral theses.
Characteristics of the information provision
For the development of the study program, the departments of the Technical University of Košice (TUKE) use the rich library fund of the University Library (UK), the mission of which is the information security of scientific research and the pedagogical process at TUKE. The digital library of the UK (http://www.lib.tuke.sk) is also available to TUKE students and employees, which provides: lending services; consulting services; reference services; digital services; MVS and MKVS service; education and training for writing theses. Library services are concentrated in UK TUKE, which include all activities from searching in the library fund to searching for information in the online catalog and available databases (Springer Link, Science Direct, IEEExplore, etc.), to making specific documents available in print or electronic form in the UK fund (the total number of documents is 186966, of which 64228 books, 40046 textbooks, 7779 anthologies, 6341 bound periodicals, 7718 electronic documents, 31846 final and qualification theses). Students have access to the Internet on the school premises and in the dormitories via a WiFi connection, which allows them unrestricted access to library services. The MAIS academic information system http://mais.tuke.sk/ ensures the entry, processing and provision of information about the admissions process (submission of the application, results, overviews), about the study (subject information sheets, timetable, registration for exams, results of interim and final evaluations, submission of final theses, assessments for final theses, etc.). Overview of available study literature: http://people.fberg.tuke.sk/es/index.php/monografie-vysokoskolske
E-learning
In addition to the classic library collection, modern electronic resources with flexibly updatable study materials of various types are available for TUKE study programs. Both teaching materials and e-learning teaching materials (textbooks or scripts) were created. All are available in CD form or in LM systems, e.g. http://moodle.tuke.sk/. Other teaching materials are also available in the faculty LMS, or on the websites of subjects or various pedagogical projects. The CISCO Webex video conference system is also available for distance education in the event of an emergency or other exceptional cases at the link: https://tuke.webex.com/.
Institution partners
List of partners participating in selected lectures and seminars of block teaching, professional practice and consultation of master theses of students of the study program: Ministry of Transport and Construction of the Slovak Republic, Section of Tourism - requirements for the processing of specific topics of theses KOCR Košice Tourism Region - lectures as part of block teaching, requirements for processing specific topics of theses OOCR Visit Košice - lectures within block teaching OOCR Slovenský raj & Spiš - lectures as part of block teaching, requirements for processing specific topics of theses Zemplínska OOCR - lectures as part of block teaching, requirements for processing specific topics of theses City of Košice - lectures, theses ZOO Košice - lectures, theses Tokaj Wine Route Association - lectures, theses Slovak Railway - lectures, theses East Slovak Museum in Košice - lectures, theses Košice self-governing region - lectures, theses Slovak Paradise NP Administration - lectures, theses Slovak Technical Museum Košice - lectures, theses Mining Museum in Rožňav - lectures, theses Museum and Cultural Center of South Zemplín - lectures, theses Cultural center of Medzibodrožia and Použia - lectures, theses Geopark Novohrad-Nógrád - provision of field trips for students COLAS SLOVAKIA a.s. - consultations within the framework of the solution of specific tasks arising from the solution of theses Pension Michal Ždiar - active cooperation in collecting information and consulting final theses.
Admission procedures
Required abilities and necessary admission requirementAdmission procedures
Results of the admission process over the last period