Last modified: 12. November 2025
Doctoral Program in Regional Economic Development and Management
Economic and rural development is a key research area in terms of sustainable growth, social cohesion, and reducing regional inequalities, as we believe that effective responses to global challenges must be tailored to local conditions and the specific characteristics of each region. Accordingly, the aim of our Doctoral Program in Regional Economic Development and Management is to prepare our students for independent research in the theoretical and methodological issues of regional economics, spatial and rural development policy, and economic development, as well as for the application of the acquired knowledge at the national and international level. Our doctoral program trains professionals who are capable of analyzing and evaluating regional processes and developing development strategies. Among the areas of analysis covered by our doctoral program, those that generally offer specialized research directions stand out, such as
- spatial issues of innovation and regional growth
- analysis of the local and regional roles of businesses and economic actors
- regional economic analyses and studies of economic policies supporting development
- interrelationships between local, regional, and global social, environmental, and economic factors shaping regional development
- possibilities for regional adaptation of international sustainability strategies.
