(in Polish) turystyka i rekreacja, stacjonarne, drugiego stopnia (TIRDN2)

possess university diploma (first or second degree studies), positive result of the enrolment procedure

educational standards in accordance with the directive of the Minister of Science and Higher Education, dated July 12, 2007 concerning the description of educational standards for particular study courses and education levels as well as procedures for establishment and the condiontions to be met by the university to conduct both interdisciplinary and conbined studies courses (Dz. U. No 164, item. 1166 incl. later amendments). The standards define general course requirements including the number of teaching hours, graduate`s profile, curricula for individual courses including subjects of general, core and specialist education as well as requirements and recommendations concerning internship.

Resolution No. 37/51/2012 of the Senate of Bialystok University of Technology of 24 May 2012 on determining learning outcomes for second cycle courses in the field of Tourism and Recreation at Bialystok University of Technology

Meaning of symbols:
T – learning outcomes for the field of study
W – category of knowledge
U – category of skills
K – category of social competence
01, 02, 03, ... – number of the learning outcome
S – area of social sciences
H – area of humanities
P – area of natural sciences
M – area of medical, health, and physical education sciences
R – area of study of agricultural, forestry, and veterinary sciences
2 – second cycle courses

Symbol - Learning outcomes for the field of study of Tourism and Recreation - Reference to the learning outcomes for the areas of: social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, agricultural, forestry, and veterinary sciences, medical, health, and physical education sciences

KNOWLEDGE
T_W01 - know the basic terminology concerning tourism and recreation sciences at an extended level, and understand the origins and application of this terminology in different scientific disciplines and in practice - H2A_W02, M2_W10
T_W02 - have an extended and systematised knowledge of tourism and recreation sciences, their positions in the system of sciences, and their characteristics; graduates are aware of the relationship of the scope and methodologies of tourism and recreation sciences to these of other scientific disciplines - S2A_W01, H2A_W01, M2_W01, R2A_W02
T_W03 - have an in-depth knowledge of selected theories and concepts regarding tourism and recreation sciences; graduates also have the knowledge of the historical evolution of these theories and concepts - S2A_W09, H2A_W03
T_W04 - have an extended and in-depth knowledge of selected types of structures and social institutions functioning within the field of tourism and recreation on an international, national, regional, and local scale; graduates have the knowledge of the functions, objectives, tasks, organisation, functioning, and the relationships among these structures and institutions - S2A_W02, S2A_W03
T_W05 - have an in-depth knowledge of factors and constraints in development processes in tourism and recreation, as well as of regulatory mechanisms and instruments in the economic, organizational, social, cultural, natural, geographical, and recreational areas - S2A_W06, S2A_W07, M2_W08, R2A_07
T_W06 - have an in-depth knowledge of contemporary information and communication techniques as well as methods used in tourism and recreation - S2A_W06
T_W07 - have an in-depth knowledge of quantitative methods and their application in tourism and recreation - S2A_W06
T_W08 - have an in-depth knowledge of the directions of changes taking place in development processes in tourism and recreation, as well as of the causes and effects of these changes - S2A_W08
T_W09 - have an extended knowledge of human beings as the creators of culture, their tourism needs, their position in structures and institutions at different levels of managing tourism and recreation organisations, and types of social ties; graduates have an in-depth knowledge of selected communication processes as well as their regularities and disturbances - S2A_W04, S2A_W05, S2A_W09
T_W10 - have a systematised knowledge of culture and its products, institutions, phenomena, and cultural processes as well as of the Polish and world cultural heritage - H2A_W10
T_W11 - have the knowledge of selected complex phenomena and processes in the natural environment and also threats to the environment, the importance of environmental resource management in tourism and recreation activities as well as the concept of sustainable development in tourism - P2A_W01, R2A_W03, R2A_W04, R2A_W06
T_W12 - know the basic tourism resources of selected regions on an international and national scale, including their tourist attractions and their role in stimulating tourism - H2A_W04, P2A_W04
T_W13 - have the knowledge of planning and organising different forms of activities connected with tourism and recreation - S2A_W07
T_W14 - know selected models of recreation and health-seeking behaviour as well as mechanisms connected with health and health protection - M2_W04, M2_W06
T_W15 - have an in-depth knowledge of principles and legal, organizational, moral, and ethical standards in various areas of tourism and recreation - S2A_W07
T_W16 - have the knowledge of occupational safety and health in tourism and recreation - S2A_W07, P2A_W09
T_W17 - have an in-depth knowledge of planning and conducting research in tourism and recreation (in particular, of research problems, methods, techniques, and instruments) as well as of the protection of copyright and intellectual and industrial property - S2A_W06, S2A_W10
T_W18 - know general principles of creating and developing different forms of individual business activity, applying their knowledge of different scientific areas and disciplines (law, economics, management, etc.) - S2A_W11

SKILLS
T_U01 - can appropriately observe, analyse, and interpret political, legal, social, economic, and other phenomena occurring in tourism and recreation as well as their mutual relationships; graduates can provide detailed evaluation of such phenomena - S2A_U01, S2A_U08
T_U02 - can apply their theoretical knowledge and evaluate its usefulness for describing and analysing the reasons and courses of processes and phenomena occurring in tourism and recreation; graduates can also formulate their own opinions and critically select data and methods of analysis - S2A_U02, S2A_U06
T_U03 - can appropriately analyse the reasons, courses, and effects of processes and phenomena occurring in tourism and recreation; graduates can also formulate their own opinions on this matter - S2A_U03
T_U04 - determine strategies of tourism and recreation activities, applying appropriate advanced methods and instruments; graduates can also provide solutions to specific problems occurring in tourism and recreation as well as predict the course of their solution process and the results of the planned actions - S2A_U04
T_U05 - can skilfully use the applicable regulation systems, standards, and rules as well as the principles, theories, structures, and procedures they have studied, while solving specific problems connected with various areas of tourism and recreation activities - S2A_U05
T_U06 - independently suggest solutions to specific problems pertaining to different areas of tourism and recreation activities; graduates can perform decision-making procedures in this matter - S2A_U07
T_U07 - have an extended ability to prepare written texts of different type (in the Polish language and in a foreign language), concerning detailed issues in tourism and recreation, applying theoretical knowledge (information) from various sources and using modern advanced technologies - S2A_U09, H2A_U01, H2A_U08
T_U08 - have an extended ability to prepare oral presentations of different type (in the Polish language and in a foreign language), concerning detailed issues in tourism and recreation, applying theoretical knowledge (information) from various sources and using modern advanced technologies - S2A_U10, H2A_U01, H2A_U09
T_U09 - have foreign language skills appropriate for the field of study of Tourism and Recreation, pursuant to the requirements for the B2+ level - S2A_U11
T_U10 - have advanced research skills, including formulating and analysing research problems in tourism and recreation, forming simple research hypotheses, critical selection of methods and research instruments, as well as presenting and verifying the results of such research - S2A_U03, H1A_U02, H1A_U04
T_U11 - can independently acquire knowledge and develop their professional skills useful in managing their own professional careers - H2A_U03
T_U12 - can communicate in a precise and coherent way both with specialists and non-specialists in tourism and recreation, using different communication technologies and techniques - H2A_U08
T_U13 - can critically analyse the effectiveness and usefulness of the acquired knowledge for making decisions and solving problems in their professional work - S2A_U06
T_U14 - have specialist motor skills with regard to selected forms of recreation activities - M2_U11
T_U15 - have advanced skills in planning, designing, managing, and implementing recreation and health activities for different social groups - M2_U10, M2_U05
T_U16 - have advanced skills in applying effective communication, negotiation, and tourist counselling techniques - M2_U01
T_U17 - independently and comprehensively analyse problems affecting the health of people and animals as well as the condition of the environment and natural resources - R2U_05
T_U18 - have the ability to select appropriate methods, techniques, technologies, and instruments for solving specific problems concerning the improvement of the quality of human life, food production, animal health, as well as the condition of the environment and natural resources - R2A_U06

SOCIAL COMPETENCE
T_K01 - understand the need for constant professional and personal development as well as inspire and organise educational processes of other people; graduates can independently and critically improve their knowledge and skills concerning interdisciplinary issues of tourism and recreation - S2A_K01, S2A_K06
T_K02 - can cooperate and actively work in groups, organisations, and institutions which deal with tourism and recreation activities - S2A_K02
T_K03 - responsibly prepare for the undertaken activities and can participate in preparing projects including different aspects of tourism and recreation activities; graduates can also predict multidirectional results of the undertaken activities - S1A_K05
T_K04 - can make decisions independently and appropriately determine priorities concerning the undertaken individual and group tasks - S2A_K03
T_K05 - correctly identify and solve problems in their professional work as well as realise the importance of adhering to the principles of professional ethics - S2A_K04, H2A_K04
T_K06 - show resourcefulness in their activities and are prepared to meet professional challenges; graduates realise the sense, importance, and need to take creative action in tourism and recreation as well as show perseverance in implementing individual and group activities in this area - S2A_K07