Faculty of Geography and Tourism

Description of training areas

"Geography" training courseThe Bachelor's degree programme in general geography is aimed at developing cultural, professional competencies in the fields of production and technology, design, research, organizational and management, and the study of areas of different degrees.

The "Geography" training is a solid foundation of knowledge based on the following disciplines: Earth sciences, Geomorphology, Cartography, Topography, Gydrology, Pochova, Landchaftology, Physical Geography and Landscape of Russia, Physical Geography of the mainland and Oceans, Geography of the economic sectors, Economic and social geography, Geography of the population with basic demographics, Political Geography and Geopolitics, Geography of Abkhazia, Gedrology of Abkhazia, Geology and Geomorphology of Abkhazia, Soils and Erosion Processes of Abkhazia, Geography of the population of Abkhazia, Palegeography, History of Geography, Basic Principles of Recreational Geography and Tourism, Methodology of Teaching Geography in School, GIS in Geography, Sustainable Development, etc.

The graduates of the "Geography" are required in the following areas:

Organizational and management activities

Research

· The project and production sector

Tourism and tourism activities

Educational (pedagogy) activities

Practice: Summer practices are an integral part of the geography baccalaureate process, allowing for the consolidation of the knowledge acquired in real life:

· Training practices: geological, geomorphological, meteorological, topographical and hydrological are carried out on the territory of the Republic of Abkhazia (Frozen River Base in Gaghre district, Ricin National Relic Park).

:: Comprehensive practice: Outbound (City of Yekaterinburg, St. Petersburg, Republic of Bashkortostan, Karachaevo-Cherkes Republic)

· Industrial practices.

Teaching practices.

Employment: Geographers find their role in general and specialized educational institutions, research institutes, environmental and regional organizations, and tourism and hospitality.

Training course "Tourism"

"Turism" training - it's an opportunity to get deep knowledge of the following disciplines: Technology and organization of tourism operators and travel agents, basics of tourism, Tourism geography, Tourism Organization, Tourism Resources, Economics and Enterprise in Tourism Marketing, Tourism Management, Technology and Hotel Organization, Tourism Design, Tourism Country, Sales Technology and Catering, Tourism Statistics, Standardization, Certification and Licensing in Tourism, Expedition, Types and Trends of Tourism Development, Promotion in the Tourism Industry, Staff Administration in the Tourism Industry, Tourism Formalities, Technology and Sanatorium Tourism, Transport Services in Tourism, etc.

The area of professional activity of the graduates of the bachelor's degree programme includes the development, promotion and marketing of a tourist product and the organization of integrated tourism services in key sectors of the tourism industry

Professional activities of the Bachelors of Tourism:

Project

Organization and management

· Industrial and technological

Service

Employment: Bachelors of tourism are required in tourism and hospitality enterprises, tourism organizations, public tourism administration, research organizations, hotels, sanatoriums, tourism and advertising agencies.

Practice:

Training in tourism is provided in 1 and 2 courses in the territory of the Republic of Abkhazia and covers the study of natural, cultural and historical tourist demand and tourism infrastructure enterprises.

Field practice: St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Red Lane.

· Industrial practices

· Pre-graduate practice

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"Geography" training course

The professional activities of master's degree graduates in the field of physical geography and landscape studies are aimed at scientific and applied tasks requiring the systematic application of geographical approaches, methods, knowledge and information on the components of nature and society for the purposes of the sustainable development of the country and its areas, spatial planning and the development of best management decisions in various spheres of life and environmental protection; Conducting geographical and environmental assessments and diagnostics of projects at different levels; Develop recommendations to reduce natural, environmental, economic and social risks, regional and urban socio-economic development and strategic planning.

Occupational activities:

Research.

· Design and production.

Organization and management.

Educational.

Expert analysis.

Cultural education.