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Economic renewal of cities and regions, Learning diary

Tampere University

Extent

5 cr

Course dates

23.10.2023- 15.12.2023

Application period

2.8.2023-10.10.2023

Fees

75,00 € (15 €/cr)

Campus

City Centre Campus

Seinäjoki

City

Seinäjoki

Tampere

Faculty or school

Faculty of Management and Business

Language of instruction

English

Code

HAL.KAJO.214

Study fields

Society

Mode of study

Independent studies

Study level

Intermediate studies

Completion of studies

Economic renewal of cities and regions, 5 cr

Code: HAL.KAJO.214

Language of instruction: English

Description

The student becomes familiar with the most important knowledge-based theories and development models of cities and regions. After completing the course the student:
- Understands the key forces that shape economic development of cities and regions
- Understands the potential and constraints of the most important economic development models in use
- Understands how institutional varieties shape economic development of cities and regions in different locations
- Understands the nature and thematic areas of innovation oriented local and regional development studies

Throughout the course, concepts, development models and theories are illustrated with case examples from Finland and other countries.
- Competitiveness of cities and regions
- Path dependency and path creation
- Theories and practices of innovation
- Variants of innovation systems and innovation policies
- Global innovation networks
- Knowledge dynamics and knowledge bases for economic renewal
- Clusters and cluster policy
- Universities in local and regional development

Course dates

Common

Blended Learning:

23.10.2023 14:00 - 16:00, TAU Pinni A2100 Paavo Koli -Sali auditorio (83)
30.10.2023 14:00 - 16:00, TAU Pinni A2100 Paavo Koli -Sali auditorio (83)
06.11.2023 14:00 - 16:00, TAU Pinni A2100 Paavo Koli -Sali auditorio (83)
13.11.2023 14:00 - 16:00, TAU Pinni A2100 Paavo Koli -Sali auditorio (83)
20.11.2023 14:00 - 16:00, TAU Pinni A2100 Paavo Koli -Sali auditorio (83)
27.11.2023 14:00 - 16:00, TAU Pinni A2100 Paavo Koli -Sali auditorio (83)
04.12.2023 14:00 - 16:00, TAU Pinni A2100 Paavo Koli -Sali auditorio (83)

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Apply for Open University studies by using the following links:
("Seinäjoki" -marked link is intended for Seinäjoki-region students)

You can find a link to the Open University Admissions service and application instructions on the Applying to Open University studies page.

When you have been admitted to the studies, you must enrol separately via the Sisu information system for the implementation of the unit of study and, for example if set, for a practise group of your choice. You will receive instructions on how to do this by e-mail after you have confirmed your acceptance of the study place by paying the required fee.

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