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Faculty of Mining and Geology

Information on degree branches

CodeDegree Branch TitleLanguage of InstructionStandard Length of Study
2102T001Economics and Management in the Field of Raw MaterialsCzech2.0 years
Qualification AwardedMaster degree, Ing.
Level of QualificationSecond Cycle
Access to Further StudiesThe graduates may continue in a Third cycle
Graduation Requirements120 ECTS Credits, Final state examination, Diploma thesis
Mode of StudyFull-time
Branch Director or EquivalentPersonal IDName
VAN74doc. Ing. Michal Vaněk, Ph.D.
Course Structure Diagram with ECTS Credits1. year / Winter semester1. year / Summer semester
30 ECTS Credits30 ECTS Credits
2. year / Winter semester2. year / Summer semester
30 ECTS Credits30 ECTS Credits
Specific Admission Requirements
Specific admission requirements are determined by the Dean of the faculty. For more information please click here.
Specific Arrangements for the Recognition of Prior Learning
Informal learning - max. 60% of credits gained in prior lifelong learning can be recognized, as determined by the Dean of the Faculty.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Requirements:
Finished higher education in Bachelor's degree programme.
Regulations:
The Czech educational system is regulated by the Higher Education Act (Act 111/1998). Studies at VSB-TUO are regulated by the Statute of VSB – Technical University of Ostrava.
Profile of the Branch
Study branch Economics and management in the field of raw materials comes out from the opinion that industrial enterprise economic results are reflex of technical solution of particular processes. Management of industrial enterprise economics has to arise from the knowledge of production process technology. Study branch has fundament in the field of natural sciences (physic, geology, raw materials deposits, raw materials processing etc). These knowledge enable to students to understand the key problems of deposits extraction are connected with industrial enterprise economic results. Economic disciplines create the economic system of enterprise. There are described its basic elements, its operation, design and analysis. There is paid attention to information from the point of view of general approach and from the point of view of accountancy. Industrial enterprise management concerns the general principles but also staff management from the point of view of human resources management. Substantial attention is devoted to legal problems in connection to economics but also in connection to mining industry.
Key Learning Outcomes
Key Lerning Outcomes are Expressed in following Structure: Knowledge, Skills, General competencies
Knowledge:
The Ing. Graduate profile is a description of the personal qualities, skills and attributes a student is expected to obtain by the end of a graduate’s degree programme that can be completed after an undergraduate’s degree is earned at the University.
Skills:
Graduates have mastered of a body of knowledge, including an understanding of broad conceptual and theoretical elements, in the major fields of their study. They understand and can recognize and evaluate current issues and debates in the major fields of knowledge studied. They have understanding and appreciation of methodologies, research and creative work and are able to research in a range of different contexts to provide for solutions of practical problems.
General competencies:
Graduated have a capacity for creativity and originality, conceptual and reflective thinking. The can demonstrate intellectual integrity, respect for truth and for the ethics of research and scholarly activity. They are able to recognize when information is needed and a capacity to locate, evaluate and use information effectively. Graduates have awareness of international and global dimension of intellectual, political and economic issues, and distinctive qualities of their country as well as close community of their fellow citizens. They are able to recognise when information is needed and have capacity to locate, evaluate and use this information effectively.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples
Study branch graduates can be employed in technical and economical grades of enterprise in the field of raw materials industry but also in economical grades of various institutions, in universities and research establishments because: - they exhibit: • knowledge and understanding of items and extent of branch corresponding to topical know edge supplemented by the boundary disciplines knowledge • broad and profound knowledge and understanding of theories, conceptions and methods corresponding to topical know edge in branch enabling execution of higher grades of management in operational area - they are able to: • independently define and solve by creative way the theoretical or practical problem of profession • independently solve a complex problem by creative way, with utilization of selected theories, conceptions and methods of branch to elaborate extensive analytical and synthetical works in the framework of the whole organization • apply some advanced research procedures in branch by the way enabling to acquire a new original data from the practice
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Examination regulations, assesment and grading are described in the Study and Examination Rules.
Curriculum:
Remark:
Course block: Compulsory - all courses are compulsory.
Course block: Choice-compulsory - student has to choose at least one course from the list of courses.
Course block: Optional - student can choose any course from the list of courses.
 
IMPORTANT: Student has to select so many courses to reach 30 ECTS credits per semester. Rules in detail and convenient selection of courses can be consulted with the programmme director.
Bellow stated courses are assigned for the degree studies only. Students coming to VSB-TUO for an exchange stay must select courses from the List of courses for exchange students.
 
1. Semester1. yearWinter semester30 ECTS Credits
2. Semester1. yearSummer semester30 ECTS Credits
3. Semester2. yearWinter semester30 ECTS Credits
4. Semester2. yearSummer semester30 ECTS Credits