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University of Tasmania

The Bachelor of Regional Studies is aimed at a broad understanding of the critical role resource management - both human and natural which plays in a region, together with the acquisition of analytical and policy making skills pertinent to management under the auspices of a regional science approach.The students can develop a level of competence in either of the two specialisations available within the degree structure - natural resource management or business enterprise and innovation.
General knowledge about Regional Resource Management.
Major studies focus on examining of theoretical basis of the activities, methods to analyse the diverse nature of those activities and the assessment of impacts of decisions and policies on those activities. Its theoretical foundation lies in the disciplines of economics, human geography and public policy but also has strong involvement in other disciplines that affect regions (e.g. agricultural science, sociology, anthropology, community development, NRM).
Minimum University entrance requirements for degree courses apply. There are some subject pre-requisites within the course.
This course is accredited through the Australian Human Resources Institute.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Regional Resource Management will be critical thinking, problem solvers. They will be competitive applicants for jobs in a wide range of fields, such as Mayors, General Managers, Company Executives, Strategic Planners, Community Developers, Environmental Managers, Consultants, Social Innovators, Project Leaders, Land Use Planners, Entrepreneurs, Consultants, Researchers, Business Owners, Agri-Business Managers, Policy Advisors.
Minimum 3 yrs, Maximum 7 yrs.