Content (Syllabus outline)
A) Principles and organization of research work
- principles of research work: concepts, classification, research process, the characteristics of economic research;
- approach to research work, formulation of research problem and research work plan;
- organization of research work, the principles of scientific reporting;
- ethical aspects of research;
- acquisition and organization of data for research, organization of work with databases.
B) The principles and organization of project work:
- principles of project planning;
- the organization of project work (contents, time, finance, personnel);
- monitoring and evaluation of project work;
- project reporting;
- project management tools.
C) Acquaintance with institutions in the fields of management of natural resources and applied life sciences.
- Government institutions (Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Agency for agr. markets and rur. dvpmt., Institute for Nature conservation, Institute for Health Protection).
- Non-governmental organizations (e.g., Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry, NGOs in the fields of environmental protection, consumer protection), organizational structure and working methods.
- Presentation of the reputable companies from different industries in bio-based sectors.
D) Two project assignments
- Project assignment 1: Understanding the structure and operations of a selected company.
- Project assignment 2: Preparation of a project plan on a given practical problem, and a disposition of a research assignment.
Prerequisites
1) Prerequisites for inclusion in study process:
- Enrolment in the corresponding year of study programme.
2) Formative coursework and assessment:
- Two project assignments.
- Reports from tutorials and field trips.