Course ADRD214 · Year II · Autumn 2026-2027

DIMENSIONS OF REGIONAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Compulsory course in Managing sustainable regional development, taught by Ionela Gavrilă Paven.

Overview

Lecturer
Ionela Gavrilă Paven
Seminar tutor
Anca Nichita
Type of course
Compulsory
Language of instruction
English
Erasmus language
English
Domain
Business Administration - Masters
Field of study
Managing sustainable regional development
Form of education
Full-time
Form of instruction
Class
Credit awarded by
Grade
Teaching methods
Lecture, Discussions.
Entry requirements
-

Aims

The ability to act independently and creatively in approaching and solving problems, to evaluate objectively and constructively critical states, to creatively solve economic problems and to communicate results demonstratively

Leadership skills and clear employment on the path of professional development; Funding of systems, capacities and strategies regarding the development and diversification of the business environment

Foundation of the business plan, of the specific strategies, plans and programs, of the fulfillment procedures, as well as the identification and application of the corrective measures in order to achieve the predicted objectives in the best conditions

Understanding and awareness of the importance of developing business strategies that will generate sustainable, healthy growth

Students will learn about a theoretical framework based on the principles of sustainable development policies, programs included in the European Union and governments of member countries; and about manners for implementation of theoretical and conceptual framework in managing sustainable development

Course contents

Sustainable development. Introductive concepts History of sustainable development Sustainable development and human development The strategic dimension of sustainable development Dimensions and indicators of sustainable development in the EU Strategy. Sustainable communities. Local Agenda 21 Romania's sustainable development strategy. Status quo Romania's sustainable development strategy. Objectives and methods of action Regional indicators and statistics on Sustainable Development in Romania Good governance and sustainable development Social actors for sustainable development Partnerships for sustainable development

Learning outcomes

- Knowledge of the theoretical foundations of sustainable development in the context of the new approach - Possession of depth knowledge of regional sustainable development - Making applications of theoretical knowledge in practical situations.

Assessment

Written test examination - 50%, Verification during the semester (project) - 50%.

Recommended reading

European Economy - Course
Gavrila-Paven I.
1 Decembrie 1918 University of Alba Iulia, Alba Iulia, 2019 · -
Economics
Laudon, Kenneth C.; Laudon, Jane Price
Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2007 · -
European Business Environment - Course
Gavrila-Paven I.
1 Decembrie 1918 University of Alba Iulia, Alba Iulia, 2019 · -
International Affairs and Globalization - Course
Gavrila-Paven I.
1 Decembrie 1918 University of Alba Iulia, Alba Iulia, 2019 · -
Sustainable development in the European Union. 2009 monitoring report of the EU sustainable development strategy
European Commission
European Commission, Bruxelles, 2009 · -