does not apply to this study programme

The aim of the Regional Tourism study programme is to train such graduates who have sufficiently extensive theoretical knowledge of general economic and managerial concepts, categories and contexts, in accordance with the current state of knowledge; who are able to solve basic economic problems in tourism on the basis of the acquired knowledge; who are able to apply various qualitative and quantitative methods in tourism practice; and who are characterised by analytical and critical thinking in solving various economic and managerial tasks related to the provision of services and management of tourism enterprises and organisations.

The scope and range of skills possessed by the graduate of the study programme enables him/her to effectively and efficiently manage various types of tourism enterprises and organisations at the middle management level; find effective solutions and to anticipate future developments. An understanding of ethical, social, economic and legal contexts is an essential characteristic of graduates’ overall maturity. Graduates are professionally prepared for the daily practice of tourism at local, regional, and national levels, as well as for the possible continuation at the second –  master's – level of higher education.

The graduate masters the conceptual apparatus of economics and management, has sufficient professional, interpersonal, informational and communication competencies of a qualified professional worker in tourism, able to: analyse and evaluate the potential of the territory in terms of development and usability in tourism (natural and anthropogenic offer); distinguish between different types of tourism products; complete the individual elements of the offer and create competitive tourism products; provide different types of tourism services (accommodation, catering, transport, leisure, etc. ) with regard to the operational and economic aspects of tourism business and social responsibility; communicate in at least one world language (English and German at a minimum level of B2 according to the SERR) with customers and business partners; plan, organise and manage various activities in tourism enterprises and institutions (business start-up, budgeting and financing, working with people); apply knowledge of project management, project planning and control and methods of managing the people involved in a project; be familiar with the commercial and labour laws relating to tourism and the tourism business; use ICT and work with information systems in tourism. The professional knowledge and skills provided by the study plan are also sufficient to master the professional work in the development of strategic-tactical and operational documents and programmes for tourism development (strategies, concepts), while respecting the sustainable development of the territory.

The graduate of the study programme is able to create tourism products with regard to the specifics of the region and in terms of the principles of marketing management of the territory; to contract individual types of services from individual suppliers and to combine them with each other; to organize and create a package of services (tours); to sell the final packages of services (products) to individual and institutional customers; to solve various unpredictable problems of providing tourism services; to comprehensively analyse various operational, economic and administrative problems of the functioning of tourism enterprises and institutions (marketing, finance, budgeting, human resources, management); to evaluate the results of the activities of a tourism enterprise or institution (including the evaluation of statistics); to create  a business plan and perform various managerial tasks in a tourism business; to manage a project in terms of time and set objectives (managing the staff and resources of a project with regard to time and set objectives); to organise work and lead a work team; to resolve conflicts of interest in tourism development; to draft a business contract, assess its content and negotiate contractual terms with business partners; to work with various databases and management software; to administer a website; to produce professional information outputs from databases and data files (statistical reports, tables, graphs...).

In accordance with its name, the study programme promotes the regional aspect of tourism development and encourages students to develop awareness of the Central European region, its tourist and cultural identity, the presentation of the Central European cultural and natural heritage and the development of cooperation between Central European countries in the field of tourism.

Graduate knowledge: The graduate has general, practical and methodological knowledge in economics and management, which serves as a basis for practice in tourism. The graduate has theoretical knowledge of macroeconomics and microeconomics, regional, national and international economic and political relations, in accordance with the current state of national and international knowledge of tourism as a socio-economic and spatial phenomenon in the economy and society. The graduate is able to define the general economic theory, define the theoretical background of management and tourism, is familiar with the general conceptual apparatus of economics and management, is able to name the economic and legal aspects of the functioning of tourism as a sector of the national economy and its functional areas (marketing, management, finance...). Can characterise tourism as an economic sector that has a cross-cutting (multidisciplinary) character; can define an economic/managerial problem in a tourism enterprise or organisation; can identify possible solutions and draw general conclusions; can apply the latest scientific knowledge in the field of economic theory, management and tourism. Among other things, the graduate has knowledge of spatial aspects of tourism and its development in Slovakia and worldwide. The study programme also enables the graduate, based on the acquired knowledge, to plan and implement business activities in typical tourism sectors with regard to the target group(s) and taking into account the economic, social and ecological goals of the business.

Graduate skills: The Regional Tourism study programme provides students with the development of skills that meet the long-term needs of the labour market. In particular, this includes developing the ability to think creatively while solving problems effectively, as well as the ability to work and communicate in a team. Graduates of the Regional Tourism study programme are able to solve basic economic issues and problems in tourism; apply qualitative and quantitative methods in the evaluation of basic economic processes and phenomena in tourism enterprises and destinations; and present the achieved results at an appropriate level, including the use of ICT. Based on available economic data and information, he/she is able to evaluate the effectiveness of proposed solutions, predict their effectiveness and possible future development with regard to the influences of the external environment. In addition to economic and managerial skills, he/she has well-developed communication skills so that he/she is able to communicate clearly and grammatically correctly in at least one world language (at least at B2 level) in addition to Slovak or Hungarian (for Hungarian speaking students, part of the course is held in Hungarian). The thematic contents of the individual courses also form the ability to make analyses, concepts and forecasts on the development in the tourism sector (both at the corporate level and at the level of tourism destinations); to evaluate proposed measures in terms of their possible impact on the economy, society and the environment. The graduate is equipped with the skills to understand the various contexts of tourism development in the region (economic, social, ethical, legal) and their manifestations in society and in the various functional areas of the economy. 

Graduate competencies: the study programme emphasises that graduates acquire both general and professional skills. The graduate acquires creativity, flexibility, the ability to think independently, systematically, analytically and critically on the basis of experience in solving basic economic and managerial tasks during studies and professional practice in enterprises of individual tourism sectors. The graduate of the study programme is able to work in team; motivate and lead a team; is independent in several areas (in organizing and planning work, in decision-making and solving problems); responsible for the quality of work and meeting deadlines, as well as for personal development. Developed presentation skills, developed knowledge in the use of modern information, communication and digital technologies (digital literacy), as well as the mastery of at least one foreign language at a professional level enable the graduate to apply in economic practice not only in the domestic market, but also in the European and global labour market.

The concept of the Regional Tourism study programme also emphasises the graduate's transferable competencies, applicable in various environments, professions and in further studies. These are mainly communication skills (communication at an appropriate level in at least one world language (English and German); the ability to work in an intercultural and international environment; presentation skills (active presentation of the results of one's own creative activity); thinking in contexts (economic, cultural, spatial thinking, analysis and synthesis of knowledge); development of creativity (determination of the goal of a task, search for a possible solution, innovation skills); development of independent and critical thinking (ability to determine the relevance of information and sources); teamwork and team leadership skills, ability to compare multiple contexts and draw conclusions; metacognitive skills related to managing a demanding study workload (planning study/work, setting goals, analysing sources, finding solutions); digital skills, etc.

Based on the National System of Qualifications, a graduate of the Regional Tourism study programme may be employed as a tourist information centre manager or as a tourist information centre worker. He or she can find employment as a quality manager in tourism, but also as a mystery shopper – especially in typical tourism sectors (accommodation, catering, transport companies, travel agencies). Graduates of the study programme are also qualified for the position of marketing manager, public relations manager or wholesale operations manager.

From the perspective of the employment register, created in accordance with the European Social Fund register, graduates of the study programme can find employment in jobs such as:

-         worker of a tourist information centre (back office),

-         product specialist (e.g. within the activities of travel agencies – in the field of organisation, provision and booking of tourist services, within the activities of regional tourism organisations related to the organisation, provision, distribution and sale of tourist products),

-          marketing executive (manager) (builds the brand image of a tourism company/destination by developing and applying marketing strategies)

-         marketing analysis and market research specialist (obtains, processes and evaluates statistical data on a specific (tourism) market or selected market segments, analyses the data and proposes an appropriate marketing strategy based on the data).

In terms of the employment of the graduate, the potential of the study programme is also reflected in the ability to perform work activities in the public interest. Based on the catalogue of work activities pursuant to Government Regulation No. 341/2004 Coll. as amended (as amended by No. 151/2007 Coll., 588/2008 Coll., 423/2009 Coll., 354/2018 Coll., 270/2019 Coll.), the graduate of the Regional Tourism study programme is able to perform of both general work activities and activities related to tourism in the field of economy and local government. These are the following activities:

-         obtaining and processing information and explanations for the public, mass media or other institutions (general work activities).

-         independent provision and processing of quotation proposals, including pricing (general work activities),

-         independent professional activity related to the implementation of European Union funds and other public funds or funds from other financial instruments (general work activities),

-         independent implementation of marketing methods and forms in the field of promotion of the business environment of the Slovak Republic among employers at the national level (economic sector).

-         preparation of analyses and evaluation of regional development by relevant sectors (e.g. tourism) at the level of the higher territorial unit (local government sector),

-         coordinatination of the cooperation of legal and natural persons in the field of tourism and in ensuring the implementation of the tourism development programme at the local level (local government sector)

This study programme does not prepare for the practice of regulated professions in accordance with the requirements for acquisition of professional competencie pursuant to a special regulation.

The Regional Tourism study programme responds to the current trend of applying regional specificities and uniqueness in the development of tourism and therefore prepares graduates for the labour market who, through their activities on the regional, national and international tourism market, can present the values of the Central European region, which is an integral part of the European Union and Europe as the most visited tourist macro-region in the world.

The study plan, which consists of professional economic and management training and the study of the social and legislative contexts of tourism, is designed in accordance with the strategy of multidisciplinary tourism professionals who also have sufficient knowledge of the Central European area (from an economic, geopolitical, geographical and cultural point of view), communication competencies and tools for developing cross-border cooperation in a number of areas (support for cross-border cooperation in the field of research, education, support for student mobility, etc.). 

The study programme provides a broad scope for the development of practical skills necessary for the employment of graduates in the tourism labour market at home and abroad. Graduates acquire appropriate knowledge, skills and competencies required for the profession in accordance with the latest trends in the tourism labour market, trade, marketing and gastronomy sectors. With appropriately developed digital literacy, communication skills and theoretical knowledge in economics and management, graduates of the study programme will have the opportunity to find employment in various areas of the tourism sector (accommodation and catering facilities, transport, spa and intermediation companies), in state and public administration in tourism deparments and offices, local/regional development, strategic and project activities, in the economic and corporate sector, in international companies and in non-governmental organisations.

Detailed information about the employment of graduates of the Regional Tourism study programme:

https://uplatnenie.sk/?degree=VŠ&vs=716000000&faculty=716050000&field=6314P13&year=2018

https://uplatnenie.sk/?degree=VŠ&vs=716000000&faculty=716050000&field=6314P13&year=2019

 In 2019, 79% of successful graduates of the study programme continued their studies at the second level of higher education. Of the graduates who did not continue their studies at the 2^nd level of higher education, 25% worked in their graduate field, primarily in accommodation and food services.

-         Mgr. Štefan Gálik – General Manager of a hotel of the international hotel chain ACCOR in Bratislava (since 1 February 2022 the hotel has been under the management contract of the hotel chain Choice Hotels - Clarion Congress Hotel Bratislava),

-          Mgr. Kristína Medeková – PhD student in the study programme Tourism at the Department of Tourism, Faculty of Economics, Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica

-          Mgr. Peter Moritz – PhD student in the study programme Integrated Rural Development at the Institute of Regional Studies and Rural Development, Faculty of European Studies and Regional Development, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, currently a member of the Horizon 2020 In-Habit project research team. As part of his creative activity, he is a recipient of the Rector's Award of Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra in 2021 for achievements in the field of science and research (he has published 6 outputs in WOS, 1 of which is CCC)

-          Ing. Pavlína Turancová –  Food and Beverage Supervisor at Sunborn Gibraltar Hotel & Casino, Gibraltar

-         Ing. Monika Kubová –  Meetings and Events Executive at Sofitel London Gatwick Hotel

-         Mgr. Nikoleta Mráziková – Secondary school teacher in the field of hotel academy at Hotel Academy Nitra

-         Ing. Erika Csikósová –  Director of the Tvrdošovce Thermal Spa

-          Mgr. Zuzana Lučanská –  Project Manager in Destination Management Organisation of Košice Region - Manager of the Košice grant programme "Terra Incognita"

-         Bc. Peter Svetlík – Internal Audit Officer at the Ministry of Transport and Construction of the Slovak Republic

-         Mgr. Dávid Csóka –Project manager at the regional tourism association Csallóköz - Žitný ostrov in Dunajská Streda and EZUS Arrabona in Gyori, Hungary

Employers' evaluation of the study programme is published at:

https://www.fss.ukf.sk/images/dokumenty/hodnotenie/sprava_hodnotenie_vzdelavania_zamestnavatelmi_2019_FSS.pdf

The following employers have expressed their support for the quality of the Regional Tourism study programme:

-         Nitra Tourist Board,

-         Association of Hotels and Restaurants of Slovakia,

-         Ministry of Transport and Construction – Department of Regional Cooperation,

-         Clarion Congress Hotel Bratislava.

The study programme is designed in accordance with the conditions set forth in Act No. 131/2002 Coll. on higher education and on the change and supplement to some acts as amended by subsequent provisions, Act No. 269/2018 Coll. on quality assurance in higher education, Decree No. 614/2002 Coll. on the credit system of study, Decree No. 244/2019 Coll. of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic on the system of study fields of the Slovak Republic and in some internal regulations of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra and the Faculty of Central European Studies, in particular:

 Study Regulations of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra (full text as of 23 November2020):

https://www.ukf.sk/images/univerzita/Uradna_tabula/Studijny_poriadok_uplne-znenie_23_11_2020.pdf

Directive No. 31/2021 Methodology for the Development of Study Programmes at the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra

https://www.ukf.sk/intranet/vnutorne-predpisy/95-vnutorne-predpisy-2021/4945-smernica-c-31-2021-metodika-tvorby-studijnych-programov-na-ukf

Internal Quality Assurance System of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra

https://www.ukf.sk/univerzita/vnutorne-predpisy/vnutorne-predpisy-univerzity/14-univerzita/4997-vnutorny-system-zabezpecovania-kvality

Directive No. 1/2021 Assessment of Study Programmes and Assessment of Eligibility of Habilitation and Inauguration Proceedings at the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra

https://www.fss.ukf.sk/index.php/sk/uradna-tabula/system-zabezpecenia-kvality

The study programme takes into account the mission and goals set by the University and the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra in the field of science and development formulated in the Long-term strategy of the University and the Faculty of Central European Studies (from page 8 in the Long-term strategy of the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra) and especially in the field of education (from page 4 in the Long-term strategy of the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra).

https://www.ukf.sk/images/univerzita/Uradna_tabula/Dlhodoby_zamer_UKF_SK-web.pdf

https://www.fss.ukf.sk/index.php/sk/uradna-tabula/dlhodoby-zamer-fakulty

The ESCO classification, which identifies and categorises skills, competencies, qualifications and occupations relevant to the EU labour market, was also applied in the development of the study programme. Conceptually, the study programme was adapted/innovated in accordance with the needs of practice, therefore one of the main aspects in designing of the courses was the aspect of applicability of knowledge and competencies in real practice. The adaptation of the study programme is based on the need to take into account the evaluation of the SP by students and employers.

When compiling the study plan, it is necessary to take into account the description of the study field in which the given study programme is to be implemented.

The proposal for the amended study programme includes concrete expected educational outcomes – educational outcomes and meeting the specific needs for individual forms of study (full-time, part-time) and for methods of implementation (present, distance, combined). The study programme is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge, skills and competencies through compulsory courses.

The profile courses of the study programme are compulsory or compulsory optional courses that are set to provide the student with the knowledge and skills that are essential to complete the study program. The profile courses represent the theoretical and methodological foundations in the particular educational area. Together with other educational activities offered to the student in the form of optional courses, they provide the student with access to the knowledge and skills essential for achieving the learning outcomes in the graduate profile and his/her personal and professional development.

In accordance with the Dublin Descriptors and the National Qualifications Framework, graduates of the study programme are awarded level 6 qualification (QQF 6). The study plan is developed by the programme committee (members of the programme committee: persons responsible for the implementation, development and quality assurance of the study programme) – main responsible person prof. Dr. Lórant Dénes Dávid, PhD., Dr. habil. János Csapó, PhD. (holds the post of Associate Professor), prof. Tamás Hardi, PhD. (holds the post of Associate Professor), PaedDr. Milan Maroš, PhD. (holds the post of Associate Professor) a PhDr. Zuzana Palenčíková, PhD. (Head of the Department of Tourism, holds the post of Associate Professor); other members of the programme committee are Barbara Véghová (barbara.veghova@student.ukf.sk) – a representative of the students of the Regional Tourism study programme, and a representative of the external stakeholder Mgr. Marta Hároniková – Executive Director of the Nitra Tourist Board, Štefánikova 1, 949 01 Nitra, Tel.: +421 911 729 760 (e-mail: marta.haronikova@nocr.eu)) in accordance with the Directive No.31/2021 Methodology for the Development of Study Programmes at the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, but also on the basis of feedback from employers and on the basis of the evaluation of education by students. The teachers of the course are responsible for preparing the course information sheet. When compiling the course information sheet, they must consider the learning outcomes for the entire study programme as well as well as the sequence of courses in the study plan. The requirements for successful completion of the course must be appropriate to the number of credits for the course. The course information sheets must be approved by the principal responsible for the study programme.

The study programme, the recommended study plan and the standard length of study are regulated according to the Higher Education Act. The study programme in accordance with the study regulations of the faculty adheres to the rules of the European system for the transfer and accumulation of credits and the student workload per academic year. It adheres to a set workload expressed in terms of the number of hours of contact teaching together with all activities necessary for the preparation and completion of the course. The number of credits for each course has been determined to reflect the level of difficulty of the course in relation to the concrete subject area and the manner in which the course is to be completed. The courses within the recommended study plan will enable the students to achieve the stated outcomes. 

The recommended study plan with all information (credit evaluation, workload, form of teaching, assessment of learning outcomes, recommended year and semester) and course information sheets is given in the annexes. The study plan is divided into compulsory, compulsory optional and optional courses, with information on the required credit endowment for each block, so that the student can choose his/her own path of study.

The Regional Tourism study programme is composed of profile courses concentrated in the block of compulsory courses, but also of other courses included in the block of compulsory and compulsory optional courses, the inclusion of which is conditioned by the mission of the faculty and the department.

The block of compulsory courses is based on the description of the study field and the description of the knowledge, skills and competencies that the graduate should possess in order to be able to fulfil the tasks arising from his/her future job. The concrete specification of the theoretical knowledge acquired in the profile courses is based on the description of the study field and is as follows: the study programme includes core topics related to economic theories with emphasis on the corporate level, and to regional tourism development.

-         in the field of economics, the student acquires knowledge of (1.) the basic foundations of economic thinking – macroeconomic and microeconomic regularities of the functioning of the economic system and its components, at the national and international level, with interactions on economic policy, regional, national and international political and economic relations (courses of Macroeconomics and Microeconomics, Tourism in Regional Development); the student acquires knowledge of (2.) the national and international economic environment and its regularities of functioning from the level of economic entities, industires and sectors, regional and national economies to the level of international economic communities, takint into account the effective legislation (courses: Theory of Tourism, Tourism Products, Economics of Tourism Business, Trends in Tourism), and will be able to appropriately apply this knowledge in practice in solving various standard economic problems; the student will be able to (3.) collect and evaluate economic information, will be able to apply qualitative and quantitative methods of evaluation of the current state, historical development and forecast of the economic system, its individual components and transactions (courses of Economic Mathematics, Economic Statistics; Marketing  Research);

-         in the field of management (1.) acquires knowledge about the basics of strategic, tactical and operational management in regional, national and international environment - respecting the functions of management, the legal form of the economic entity and the regularities of functioning of its individual functional components (courses: Basics of Management, Basics of Marketing, Tourism Policy in Slovakia and in the EU); will be able to (2.) ) identify, analyze, create and implement solutions to management problems in individual functional areas of an economic entity (enterprise or tourism institution) and subsequently evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of management activities (courses: Hotel Management, Gastronomic Management); on the basis of knowledge about (3. ) the formation, organization, development and evaluation of material, technical, technological, commodity, business, personnel, informational, financial and other flows of an economic entity is able to manage it in the constantly changing conditions of the sectoral, regional, national and international environment (courses: Business Plan, Accountancy I., Accountancy II.)

The Regional Tourism study programme is a professionally oriented bachelor’s study programme designed to achieve the learning outcomes expected by employers, with an emphasis on developing practical professional skills in the social practice of tourism. An integrated part of the study plan in the block of compulsory courses is also a continuous professional practice of one semester in contracting companies, organisations and institutions involved in the practice of tourism in Slovakia and abroad. In the framework of the study programme, in 2014-2022, the training centre has established cooperation with various types of enterprises in the tourism sector (accommodation facilities, health resorts, travel agencies), public-private partnerships and organisations (regional tourism organisations, tourism information centres) and public tourism institutions (tourism departments of self-governing regions, local authorities, the Tourism Department at the Ministry of Transport and Construction of the Slovak Republic, etc.), with which the university has concluded a framework cooperation agreement or a contract on students' professional practice. Based on the experience and suggestions of our students and professional practice partners from the employers of our graduates, we increased the duration of the continuous professional practice from the original 12 weeks (practice of one trimester) to 16 weeks (practice of one semester). The reason for this was the request of employers who consider a longer duration of professional practice to be beneficial not only for them, but especially for the students, who learn new skills more intensively through a longer practise and become better prepared and more competent for their future profession. 

In terms of future employment, the compulsory optional courses aimed at developing knowledge, skills, and competencies are also important in the study plan and are included in three separate blocks: 1. Economics and Informatics; 2. Management 3. Foreign Languages. This structure allows students within each block to choose courses according to their own preferences, thus contributing to promote specialisation and student autonomy in deciding the path of their studies and future careers. The compulsory optional courses develop the graduates' ability to work effectively in a team, but also to assume an appropriate leadership position, to constantly add to their knowledge and to keep in touch with the latest developments in their field of activity and to develop professionally. The disciplines develop students' ability to solve practical economic and management tasks, present their solutions at a professional level, and to use foreign languages and information/communication technologies. Within the framework of compulsory optional courses, students participate in solving specific problems of the changing sectoral, regional, national and international economic environment of tourism. 

The concept of the Regional Tourism study programme also emphasises the graduate’s transferable skills that are applicable in different environments, professions and in further studies. The study programme focuses on: the development of communication skills (high-level communication in at least one world language (English and/or German) and one regional language (Hungarian, Czech, Polish as optional courses); the ability to work in an intercultural/international environment; presentation skills (active presentation of the results of one’s own creative activity); thinking in contexts (cross-cutting and interdisciplinary contexts in the theory and practice of tourism as a socio-economic and spatial phenomenon); development of creativity (determining the goal of a task, finding solutions, innovation skills); development of independent and critical thinking (the ability to determine the relevance of information and sources); teamwork, motivation and team leadership skills, the ability to compare multiple contexts and draw conclusions; metacognitive skills related to managing a demanding study workload (planning the study/work, defining goals, analysing sources, finding solutions); digital skills (actively searching for information, determining its relevance, processing the data obtained, presentation and promotional activities in the context of online marketing, project presentations, etc.).

The profile courses contribute significantly to the achievement of the graduate profile and to the fulfilment of the objectives and outcomes of the professionally oriented study programme, which are consistent with the expected learning outcomes of employers in the tourism sector, with an emphasis on the development of students' practical professional skills. The language of instruction of the profile courses is Hungarian, Slovak and English. The language of instruction of the compulsory optional courses in the foreign language block is the respective world or regional language. The study ends with the defence of the final thesis, where the graduates also present their foreign language skills.

The structure of the study plan in terms of credits is as follows:

-         Compulsory courses: 119 credits (1^st semester 17 credits; 2^nd semester 18 credits; 3^rd semester 19 credits; 4^th semester 17 credits; 5^th semester 17 credits; 6^th semester 32 credits), of which 108 credits are for profile courses

-         Compulsory optional courses: min. 36 credits (out of a total of 84 credits)

o  Block 1 Economics and Informatics: min. 12 credits (out of a total of 32 credits)

o  Block 2 Management: min. 12 credits (out of a total of 28 credits)

o  Block 3 Foreign languages: min. 12 credits (out of a total of 24 credits)

-         Optional courses: min. 15 credits (out of a total of 24 credits)

-      profile courses of the relevant study path (specialization) within the study programme

Profile courses are the following courses from the block of compulsory courses:

-         Macroeconomics

-         Geography of Tourism –  Slovakia

-         Basics of Marketing

-         Theory of Tourism

-         Geography of Tourism – World

-         Microeconomics

-         Basics of Management

-         Economic Mathematics

-         Economic Statistics

-         Economics of Tourism Enterprises

-         Tourism Products

-         Hotel Management

-         Marketing Research

-         Business Plan

-         Gastronomy Management

-         Tourism in Regional Development

-         Trends in Tourism

-         Professional Practice

The number of profile courses in the block of compulsory courses is 18, and the total number of credits for profile courses is 108 credits (the share of profile courses is 2/3 of credits). The core subjects are included in the study programme so that the graduate profile can be achieved, and the required competencies for the professions listed in point 2b can be fulfilled.

-      for each learning part/course the learning outcomes, related criteria and rules of their assessment so that the learning objectives of the study programme are met (they can be stated only in the Course information sheets, in the Learning outcomes section and in the Course completion requirements),

Learning outcomes and related criteria and rules of their assessment are defined in the Course information sheets for individual courses of the study plan – in the section "Learning outcomes" and in the section "Course completion requirements ".

-      prerequisites, co-requisites and recommendations for the design of the study plan,

The study plan was developed in accordance with the recommendations described in Directive No.31/2021: Methodology for the Development of Study Programmes at the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra (Article 5), in which the establishment of prerequisites in the case of profile courses is not recommended. Thus, the study plan consists of courses whose completion does not depend on the successful completion of other courses. 

-      for each learning part of the study plan/course the applied educational activities (lecture, seminar, exercise, final work, project work, laboratory work, internship, excursion, field practice, professional practice, state exam, etc. or their combinations) suitable for achieving learning outcomes,

The educational activities appropriate suitable for achieving learning outcomes are set out within the Course information sheets for each course in the study plan.

-      methods by which the educational activity is delivered – present, distant, combined (in accordance with the Course information sheets),

Educational activities delivered in present or combined method, if necessary also in distance method. They are listed in the Course information sheets for each course in the study plan.

-      outline/syllabus of the course[1],

The outline/syllabus are included in the Course information sheets.

-      student workload ("extent" of individual courses and educational activities separately)[2],

The student's workload is defined within the Course information sheets for the courses in the study plan.

-      credits allocated to each part based on the learning outcomes achieved and the workload involved,

Credits allocated to each part based on the learning outcomes achieved and the workload involved are defined in the Course information sheets.

-      the person responsible for the course (or a partner organization/person[3]) with an indication of the contact details,

The persons responsible for each course are listed in the Course information sheets for the courses.

-      course teachers (or participating partner organizations/persons) (may also be mentioned in Course information sheets),

Course teachers included in the study plan are listed within the Course information sheets. The following teachers participate in the provision of the courses of the study programme:

PaedDr. Jana Ballayová, jana.ballay@gmail.com

(Lecturer of German language, working part-time)

PaedDr. Ladislav Baráth, PhD., lbarath@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10556

Ing. Norbert Beták, PhD., nbetak@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/30775

Ing. Hana Bieliková, PhD., hbielikova@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/31239

Mgr. Miloš Candrák, PhD., mcandrak@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/31130

prof. János Csapó, PhD., jcsapo@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/22419

prof. Dr. Habil Lórant Dénes Dávid, PhD., ldavid@ukf.sk https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/31132

Mgr. Anikó Ficzere, PhD., aniko.ficzere@gmail.com

(Lecturer of German language, working part-time)

doc. Ing. Milan Fiľa, PhD., mfila@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/7454

Mgr. Viktória Gergelyová, PhD., vgergelyova@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/36672

prof. Tamás Hardi, PhD., thardi@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/29733

Mgr. Orsolya Hegedüs, PhD., ohegedus2@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10809

Mgr. Jarmila Hudáková, PhD., MBA, jhudakova@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/22810

PaedDr. Milan Jozek, PhD., mjozek@msnet.ukf.sk

      (Polish lecturer, , working part-time) 

doc. Tunde Juríková, PhD., tjurikova@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10446

Ing. Marcela Korenková, PhD., mkorenkova@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10778

PaedDr. Eva Lehoťáková, PhD., elehotakova@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10552

PaedDr. Milan Maroš, PhD., mmaros@ukf.sk https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10682

Ing. Ing. Ľudmila Mazúchová, PhD., lmazuchova@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/28274 (on parental leave)

PhDr. et PaedDr. Alexej Mikulášek, PhD., Alexej.Mikulasek@seznam.cz

(Czech lecturer, working part-time)

dr. habil. Agnieszka Janiec-Nyitrai, PhD. (janiec.nyitrai@gmail.com)

(lecturer of Polish and Czech language, working part-time )

PhDr. Zuzana Palenčíková, PhD., zpalencikova@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/19608

doc. Ing. Viera Papcunová, PhD., vpapcunova@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10816

PaedDr. Károly Presinszky, PhD., kpresinszky@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10439

Mgr. Tibor Szabó, PhD., tszabo@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10720

RNDr. Ladislav Szekeres, PhD., lszekeres@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10441

doc. RNDr. Marta Urbaníková, CSc., murbanikova@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10464

Dr. Habil. Mgr. Ildikó Vančo, PhD., ivanco@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10442

RNDr. et PaedDr. Ján Veselovský, PhD., jveselovsky@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10480

PhDr. Lenka Tkáč-Zabáková, PhD., ltkaczabakova@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/31229

prof. PhDr. Miloš Zelenka, DrSc., mzelenka@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10758

Ing. Rastislav Žitný, PhD., rzitny@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10444

-      places where the courses are taught (if the study programme is delivered at several workplaces).

The predominant part of the courses takes place at the Faculty of Central European Studies, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, 4 Dražovská cesta. A smaller part of the courses provided by the staff of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Informatics takes place on the premises of this faculty, 1 Trieda Andreja Hlinku, 949 01 Nitra.

[1] During the assessment, teachers responsible for the course will allow the working group access to the study materials of the course and the content of individual educational activities.

[2] We recommend indicating the workload of contact and non-contact teaching in accordance with the ECTS Users' Guide 2015.

[3] E.g. when providing the professional practice or other educational activities carried out outside the university.

-      number of credits for compulsory courses required for proper completion of studies/completion of a part of studies,

129 credits (119 credits for the study part and 10 credits for the bachelor's thesis and its defence)

-      number of credits for compulsory optional courses required for the proper completion of studies/completion of a part of studies,

At the Bachelor's degree level, students must obtain a total of 36 credits from the block of compulsory optional courses (of which 12 credits for the completion of economic and informatics courses, 12 credits from management courses and 12 credits for the completion of world language courses (English or German)).

-      number of credits for optional courses required for the proper completion of studies/completion of a part of studies,

The student must obtain 15 credits for optional courses.

-      number of credits required for the completion of studies/completion of a part of the studies for the common foundations and for the relevant specialization, in the case of a teaching combination study programme or a translation combination study programme,

There are no common foundations and approbation subjects in the study program, as this is not a type of study program.

-      number of credits for the final thesis and the defense of the final thesis required for the proper completion of studies,

The student receives 10 credits for the successful defense of the final bachelor's thesis.

-      number of credits for professional practice required for the proper completion of studies/completion of a part of studies,

For a continuous semester-long professional practice in tourism enterprises or public administration institutions in the field of tourism, which lasts 16 weeks, the student receives 30 credits.

-      number of credits required for the proper completion of studies/completion of a part of the studies for project work with the indication of relevant courses in engineering study programmes,

Project work is not part of the study programme.

-      number of credits required for the proper completion of studies/completion of a part of the studies for artistic performances in addition to the final thesis in art study programmes.

Artistic performances are not part of the study programme.

Course and student assessment policies are transparent, fair, and respectful of student diversity and needs. Students are informed of grading policies in advance at the beginning of the semester. Students are informed of assessment deadlines in a timely manner.

The study programme has clear and transparently published rules, criteria, and methods for assessing learning outcomes that are published in the Course information sheets for each course. The Course information sheets are accessible to all students through AIS. Feedback is also provided to students through continuous assessment. The results of midterm and final course assessments are recorded in the AIS and archived in accordance with applicable legislation.

The rules for verification of learning outcomes, student assessment and the possibilities of appealing against the assessment are regulated in the Study Regulations of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra (https://www.ukf.sk/images/univerzita/Uradna_tabula/Studijny_poriadok_uplne-znenie_23_11_2020.pdf). 

The organisation of all levels and forms of higher education at the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra is based on the credit system. The credit system of study at the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra uses the accumulation and transfer of credits. The conditions for the recognition of studies or part of studies are sprecified in Decree No 614/2002 Coll., § 4 and 7 paragraph, and in the Study Regulations of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Articles 9, 11 and 20.

The credit system allows the student to choose the pace of study and the sequence of courses of the study programme, while maintaining the prescribed continuity. It also allows students to complete part of their study at home or abroad, while taking courses in such credit value and structure (compulsory, compulsory optional and optional courses), in accordance with the Study Regulations of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra (Article 11, paragraphs 3–5), that meet the requirements for continuation in each part of the study.

When enrolling in courses, preference is usually given to students for whom the course is compulsory and to students from other universities who are obliged to take the course by virtue of their study contract. It is only possible to deny a student enrollment in a compulsory optional course from another faculty if the students have not completed the prerequisite courses or for capacity reasons.

Detailed information on mobility (study stay or internship in an EU or EEA country) and credit recognition can be found in documents such as the Information for Students, the Study Contract Instruction in Slovak, and the Erasmus Student Charter in Slovak, which are available on the University website (https://www.ukf.sk/), but are also provided to students by the faculty and the department coordinator. At the Department of Tourism, the function of the Departmental Coordinator for Erasmus is held by PhDr. Zuzana Palenčíková, PhD.

The Faculty (Department for Science, Research, International Relations and Development of the Faculty of Central European Studies, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra) and the University (Department for International Relations of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra) have departments that coordinate and provide support for mobility programmes.

The Bachelor Thesis and its Defence is considered as a subject of the final state examinations. A detailed description of the procedure and competencies for the recognition of academic achievements can be found in the Methodological procedure for the administration of individual tasks connected with the administration of Erasmus+ mobility of students at the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, which is available on the website of the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra on international mobility (https://www.fss.ukf.sk/sk/medzinarodne-vztahy/erasmus). The procedure for recognition of credits earned by a student at another higher education institution is specified in the Study Regulations of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra (Article 20, paragraphs 6 and 7). The person appointed by the dean decides on the recognition of academic achievements. For the recognition of results, the student is obliged to submit to his/her faculty the original or an officially certified photocopy of the transcript of study results from another higher education institution. The transcript becomes part of the student's personal academic record. The Dean designee then enters the credits and course grades for the courses taken at the other institution into the student's AIS.

In accordance with the Study Regulations, Art.21, the proposals for the topics of Bachelor Theses are published through the Academic Information System of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra in the time frame determined by the schedule of the respective academic year (usually by 1 October of the current calendar year). The Head of the Department is responsible for the publication of the thesis topics. The student applies for the Bachelor's thesis through the AIS. The topics of the bachelor thesis are listed in the annexes.

-      rules for the assignment, processing, opposition, defense and evaluation of final theses in the study programme,

The rules for assignment, processing, opposition, defense and evaluation of final theses in the study programme are regulated by internal regulations:

           Directive No. 13/2020 on final, rigorous and habilitation theses:

https://www.ukf.sk/fakulty-a-sucasti/studenske-domovy/73-moja-ukf/3794-13-2020-smernica-o-zaverecnych-rigoroznych-a-habilitacnych-pracach

           21/2014 Rector's order on the registration and access to the reports on theses, rigorous theses and habilitation theses

           Study Regulations of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra

https://www.ukf.sk/images/univerzita/Uradna_tabula/Studijny_poriadok_uplne-znenie_23_11_2020.pdf

-      opportunities and procedures for participation in student mobility,

Students of the Regional Tourism study programme have the opportunity to participate in foreign study stays and internships. Mobility is based on bilateral Erasmus+ agreements signed with partner institutions abroad. The departmental and faculty coordinator of the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra is responsible for drafting the Erasmus agreement, selecting students and staff for mobility and recognising the results of their mobility.

In order to participate in the mobility, it is sufficient to select the receiving foreign institution, prepare an application form through the StudyAbroad application (applies only to KA103 mobilities), submit all the required documents online through the StudyAbroad application, print them, hand them over to the departmental coordinator and participate in the selection procedure at the department. The application deadline for Erasmus+ mobilities is usually in spring for mobilities planned for the following academic year, but there are usually calls for additional applications during the year.

The Department of Tourism of the Faculty of Tourism of the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra is implementing exchanges with the following universities within the framework of Erasmus+ and bilateral agreements: The Institute of Hospitality Management and Economics (VŠHE) (Czech Republic), Universidad de Almería (Spain), Szent István University in Gödöllő (Hungary), University of Pécs (Hungary),   Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, (Italy) (https://www.ukf.sk/granty/erasmus/erasmus-bilaterarne-dohody).

As of 31 January 2022, the representatives of the Department of Tourism (Head of Department and Deputy Head of Department) together with the foreign partners have negotiated the terms of four more bilateral Erasmus+ mobility agreements to be signed during 2022. These are the following EU universities: Biznesa augstskola Turība v Rige (Latvia), Silesian University in Opava, School of Business Administration in Karvina (Czech Republic), University of Pannonia in Veszprém, Faculty of Business and Economics (Hungary) a Universitá di Salento v Lecce, (Italy).

-      rules for adherence to academic ethics and rules for drawing consequences,

The study programme is governed by the rules of ethics according to the Code of Ethics of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, which is obligatory for all members of the academic community of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra (https://www.ukf.sk/images/univerzita/O_univerzite/2016-Eticky-kodex-UKF.pdf). The Code of Ethics is a set of ethical standards – norms and requirements –  as well as provisions regarding their violation, which determine the principles of ethical conduct and behaviour of all staff and students. Consideration of complaints regarding compliance with the Code of Ethics falls within the competence of the Ethics Committee of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra.

 The composition of the Ethics Committee can be found on the University's website (https://www.ukf.sk/univerzita/organy-univerzity/eticka-komisia). Details about the activity of the Ethics Committee of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra are regulated in the Statute of the Ethics Committee of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra (https://www.ukf.sk/images/univerzita/Uradna_tabula/2017-Statut_etickej_komisie.pdf).

           Students are instructed to adhere to academic ethics not only in the Seminar for Bachelor Thesis course, but throughout the entire duration of their studies through individual courses included in the study plan, in which they learn the methods of citation and writing of seminar, qualification and final theses. If a student violates the legislation of the University or its constituent parts or public policy, it is considered a disciplinary offence. Definitions of disciplinary offences are contained in the Disciplinary Regulations for Students of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra: https://www.ukf.sk/images/univerzita/Uradna_tabula/Disciplin%C3%A1rny_poriadok_UKF_pre_%C5%A1tudentov_-_pln%C3%A9_znenie_.pdf.

           According to Article 3. fraud in connection with studies or scientific activity shall be considered a disciplinary offence. The disciplinary proceedings and disciplinary measures, as well as the review of the decision to impose a disciplinary measure, are regulated by the Disciplinary Regulations for Students of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra and the Rules of Procedure of the Disciplinary Committee of  the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra. If a student has violated the legal regulations (e.g. used the services of the social support system for a purpose other than the intended one or otherwise misused the support) and his/her unethical behaviour is discovered, this is considered to be a violation of the Study Regulations of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra and gives rise to disciplinary proceedings. The use of aids during the examination that were not permitted by the teacher or any cheating that may result in disciplinary proceedings, is also considered a violation of ethical standards.

Disciplinary offences of students enrolled in the study programme and disciplinary measures are discussed by the Disciplinary Committee of the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra (https://www.fss.ukf.sk/sk/struktura-fakulty/poradne-organy/disciplinarna-komisia-pre-studentov-fss). In addition to the Higher Education Act (Act 131/2002 Coll., § 72), it is governed by the Rules of Procedure of the Disciplinary Committee of the of the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra for Students, available on the faculty's website: https://www.fss.ukf.sk/images/vnutorne_predpisy/rokovaci_poriadok_discipl_komisie_28052008.pdf, ale aj prostredníctvom Sprievodcu štúdiom na príslušný akademický rok (https://www.fss.ukf.sk/images/dokumenty/2021/09/13/Sprievodca_studiom/SPRIEVODCA_FSS_2021_22.pdf).

The rules of observing academic ethics and drawing consequences are regulated by the internal regulations of the Code of Ethics of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra: https://www.ukf.sk/images/univerzita/O_univerzite/2016-Eticky-kodex-UKF.pdf

The Code of Ethics defines the ethical standards of the University and its purpose is to prevent misconduct.

-      procedures applicable to students with special needs,

The support of students with special needs is provided for in the generally binding legal regulations of the Slovak Republic and in the internal regulations of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra (Statute of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Article 26, paragraph 6; Statute of the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Article 26). The study support funds and other support mechanisms available to the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra are also directly available to students of the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra.

The University has established a Centre for the Support of the Studies of Students with Special Needs, the goal of which is to provide conditions that enable students with special needs who meet the admission criteria to have access to education (understood as the possibility to actively fulfil their study obligations and to apply their student rights on an equal level with other students, using technical tools and human support) and to implement measures to identify, eliminate and prevent new physical, social, informational and human barriers in the academic environment). 

Students with special needs have the opportunity to access counselling (academic support, intervention and therapeutic services, technical assistance) and consultations provided by the coordinators for work with students with special needs in coordination with the Centre for the Support of the Studies of Students with Special Needs. Information about counselling and consultation, as well as the names and contacts of faculty coordinators, can be found on the University website at: https://www.ukf.sk/organizacia-studia/preukaz-studenta/vyhody-a-zlavy-isic/11-studium/1682-poradenstvo-a-podpora-pre-studentov-so-specifickymi-vzdelavacimi-potrebami.

Students with special needs are supported by the Coordinator for Students with Special Needs. The University-wide coordinator is appointed by the Rector of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, the Faculty coordinator is appointed by the Dean.

The Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra supports students with special needs by providing them with preferential accommodation in a student dormitory, according to the University's possibilities; by enabling them to study, taking into account their medical condition; and by taking into account their medical condition when deciding on the payment of tution and fees related to their studies.

-      procedures for filing complaints and appeals by students.

The rights of students are determined by the Higher Education Act (Act 131/2002 Coll., especially § 55, § 58, § 70, §), the Statute of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra (especially Art. 27, par. 2), the Study Regulations of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra (especially Art. 4, para. 3 – 4, No. 12, par. 10). In case of violation of these rights, the student has the right to address the Head of Department/Director of the Institute or the Vice-Dean for Teaching Activities or the relevant academic authorities and to request a review of the decision, resolution of the complaint and redress.

In accordance with the Higher Education Act (§58, paragraph 8), the applicant may submit a request for a review of the decision on the outcome of the admission procedure. The results of the admission procedure and information on the appeal procedure are published on the official notice board of the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra. https://www.fss.ukf.sk/sk/prijimacie-konanie-2/vysledky-prijimacieho-konania. The applicant may submit a request for review of this decision to the Dean of the Faculty of the Faculty of Central European Studies within 8 days of the notification of the decision.

As stipulated in the Higher Education Act (§72, para. 6), the student has the right to appeal the decision to impose disciplinary measure and to submit a request for its review to the Dean within 8 days from the date of its delivery.

In the case of non-award of a social scholarship, the student has the right to appeal within 15 days of receipt of the decision (https://www.ukf.sk/verejnost/aktuality/udalosti/4889-ziadost-o-socialne-a-tehotenske-stipendium; Manual for applicants for social scholarships available at:

https://www.ukf.sk/images/studium/Studium_na_UKF/Manual_pre_ziadatelov_o_socialne_stipendium_nove.pdf).

The procedures for submitting and processing complaints and petitions are regulated by the internal regulation 12/2017 Directive on complaints and petitions at the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra.

https://www.ukf.sk/intranet/vnutorne-predpisy/73-moja-ukf/3072-vnutorne-predpisy-2017

The review of complaints and appeals from students and applicants is carried out at the level of the Rector's Office by the Control Department (https://www.ukf.sk/univerzita/vnutorne-predpisy/vnutorne-predpisy-univerzity/14-univerzita/2198-organizacny-poriadok-ukf)

Course information sheets are included in the Annexes.

The current academic year plan is available on the University website: https://www.ukf.sk/studium/organizacia-studia/harmonogram-akademickeho-roka

The current schedule for a given semester or trimester is arranged in accordance with the Study Regulations of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra (Article 14) in such a way that students can complete the compulsory courses specified in the study programme. The Dean of the Faculty is responsible for compiling and publishing the current schedule in accordance with the current academic year plan. The student compiles his/her schedule based on the course offerings published in the AIS. The current schedule is available in the Academic Information System of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra. https://ais2.ukf.sk/ais/start.do

habil. Lórant Dénes Dávid, PhD., holds the post of Professor in 8. Economics and Management, ldavid@ukf.sk,

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/31132

Detailed information is given in the RATP (VUPCH).

The person has the relevant competencies, has the main responsibility for the implementation, development and quality assurance of the study programme, and is also responsible for the profile course. The person holds the position of Professor at the Department of Tourism of the Faculty of Central European Studies in 8. Economics and Management Science, with a fixed weekly work schedule and presents a creative activity at an internationally recognised level.

This person does not bear the main responsibility for the implementation, development and quality assurance of the study programme at another university in the Slovak Republic or abroad. At the same time, he has the main responsibility for the implementation, development and quality assurance of two study programmes, currently:

- Regional Tourism

- Regional Tourism Management

After the modification of the SP, he will have the main responsibility for the implementation, development and quality assurance of two study programmes:

- Regional Tourism

- Regional Tourism Management

Profile courses are provided by university teachers holding the post of professor or associate professor at Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra with a workload of 1.0. Namely these people:

prof. Dr. habil. Lórant Dénes Dávid, PhD., ldavid@ukf.sk, holds the post of Professor

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/31132

Teaches the following profile courses: Hotel Management, Gastronomy Management

Dr. habil. János Csapó, PhD., jcsapo@ukf.sk, holds the post of Associate Professor

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/22419

Teaches the following profile courses: Theory of Tourism, Tourism Products, Trends in Tourism

prof. Tamás Hardi, PhD., thardi@ukf.sk, holds the post of Associate Professor

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/29733

Teaches the following profile courses: Geography of Tourism – Slovakia, Geography of Tourism – World

PaedDr. Milan Maroš, PhD., mmaros@ukf.sk, holds the post of Associate Professor https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10682?mode=full

Teaches the following profile courses: Economic Mathematics, Economic Statistics

PhDr. Zuzana Palenčíková, PhD., zpalencikova@ukf.sk, holds the post of Associate Professor https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/19608

Teaches the following profile courses: Tourism Products, Marketing Market Research, Seminar for Bachelor Thesis I., Seminar for Bachelor Thesis II., Bachelor Thesis and its Defence.

Ing. Hana Bieliková, PhD., hbielikova@ukf.sk, an expert from practice

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/31239

Teaches the following profile courses: Hotel Management, Business Plan, Professional Practice

doc. Ing. Milan Fiľa, PhD., mfila@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/7454

Teaches the following profile course: Macroeconomics

Ing. Marcela Korenková, PhD., mkorenkova@ukf.sk

:https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10778

Teaches the following profile courses: Basics of Marketing, Basics of Management

doc. RNDr. Marta Urbaníková, CSc., murbanikova@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10464

Teaches the following profile courses: Microeconomics, Economic Mathematics, Economic Statistics, Economics of Tourism Enterprises

Lectures in the profile courses of the study programme are given by university teachers holding the position of professor or associate professor, seminars and exercises in the profile courses are also conducted by assistant professors. The above facts are demonstrable through the RATP (VUPCH), the study plan, the description of the study programme and the schedule available in the AIS.

The research/art/teacher/ profiles of persons responsible for the profile courses are are included in the annexes. RATP of other persons providing compulsory courses are available in the Academic Information System of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra

https://ais2.ukf.sk/ais/portal/changeModul.do?modul=LZ

PaedDr. Jana Ballayová, jana.ballay@gmail.com

(Lecturer of German language, working part-time)

Courses: German Language 1, German Language 2, Business German 1, Business German 1

Ing. Norbert Beták, PhD., nbetak@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/30775

Courses: Applied Informatics 1, Applied Informatics 2, Information Systems in Tourism, Online Marketing, Seminar for Bachelor Thesis I., Seminar for Bachelor Thesis II.

Ing. Hana Bieliková, PhD., hbielikova@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/31239

Courses (in addition to the profile subjects referred to in point 7b)): Marketing Research, Online Marketing, Basics of Sustainable Development

Mgr. Miloš Candrák, PhD., mcandrak@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/31130

Course: Introduction to Commercial and Labour Law

prof. Dr. habil. Lórant Dénes Dávid, PhD., ldavid@ukf.sk, holds the post of Associate Professor

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/31132

Courses (in addition to the profile subjects referred to in point 7b)): Basics of Sustainable Development

Mgr. Anikó Ficzere, PhD., aniko.ficzere@gmail.com

(Lecturer of German language, working part-time)

Courses: German Language 1, German Language 2, Business German 1, Business German 1

doc. Ing. Milan Fiľa, PhD., mfila@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/7454

Predmet: Finančná gramotnosť

Mgr. Viktória Gergelyová, PhD., vgergelyova@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/36672

Courses: English Language 1, English Language 2, Introduction to Higher Education, Case Studies in Tourism, Seminar for Bachelor Thesis I., Seminar for Bachelor Thesis II.

Mgr. Orsolya Hegedüs, PhD., ohegedus2@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10809

Courses: English Language 1, English Language 2

Mgr. Jarmila Hudáková, PhD., MBA, jhudakova@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/22810

Courses: Microeconomics, Economics of Tourism Business, Accountancy I., Accountancy II, Seminar for Bachelor Thesis I., Seminar for Bachelor Thesis II.

Ing. Marcela Korenková, PhD., mkorenkova@ukf.sk

:https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10778

Courses (in addition to the profile subjects referred to in point 7b): Personnel Management

Ing. Michal Levický, PhD., mlevicky@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/23281

Course: Macroeconomics

Ing. Ľudmila Mazúchová, PhD., lmazuchova@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/28274 (on parental leave)

Courses: Gastronomic Management, Hotel Management, Management of Travel Agencies, Professional Practice, Seminar for Bachelor Thesis I., Seminar for Bachelor Thesis II.

PhDr. Zuzana Palenčíková, PhD., zpalencikova@ukf.sk, holds the post of Associate Professor https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/19608

Courses (in addition to the profile subjects referred to in point 7b): Theory of Tourism, Management of Organized Events, Management of Travel Agencies

doc. Ing. Viera Papcunová, PhD., vpapcunova@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10816

Courses: International Economics, Accountancy I., Accountancy II

PaedDr. Károly Presinszky, PhD., kpresinszky@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10439

Courses: Hungarian Language 1, Hungarian Language 2, Hungarian Language 3, Hungarian Language 4

Ing. Tibor Szabó, PhD., tszabo@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10720

Courses: Applied Informatics 1, Applied Informatics 2, Information Systems in Tourism, Seminar for Bachelor Thesis I., Seminar for Bachelor Thesis II.

doc. RNDr. Marta Urbaníková, CSc., murbanikova@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10464

Courses (in addition to the profile subjects referred to in point 7b): Financial Literacy, Insurance

Dr. Habil. Mgr. Ildikó Vančo, PhD., ivanco@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10442

Courses: Hungarian Language 1, Hungarian Language 2, Hungarian Language 3, Hungarian Language 4

RNDr. et PaedDr. Ján Veselovský, PhD., jveselovsky@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10480

Courses: Cross-border Cooperation,  Geography of Tourism – Slovakia, Geography of Tourism – World, Seminar for Bachelor Thesis I., Seminar for Bachelor Thesis II.

Ing. Rastislav Žitný, PhD., rzitny@ukf.sk

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10444

Courses: Applied Informatics 1, Applied Informatics 2, Seminar for Bachelor Thesis I., Seminar for Bachelor Thesis II.

The list of the supervisors of final theses with the assignment to topics are included in the annexes. 

The research/art/teacher profiles of the supervisors of final theses are available in the Academic Information System of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra:

https://ais2.ukf.sk/ais/portal/changeModul.do?modul=LZ

The interests of the students of the Regional Tourism study programme are represented by the students at the level of the deparment guaranteeing the study programme:

- 2^nd year: Sára Rusnáková, sara.rusnakova@student.ukf.sk

- 3^rd year: Matej Hrončok, matej.hroncok@student.ukf.sk.

At the level of the Faculty of Central European Studies, students' interests are represented by elected student representatives in the Academic Senate of the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra.

Member of the Programme Committee for students: Barbara Véghová (barbara.veghova@student.ukf.sk)

Tutoring services and assistance for first-year students in study matters are provided by the study advisor in accordance with Article 7 of the Study Regulations of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra. The function of the study advisor for the Regional Tourism study programme is performed by Mgr. Viktória Gergelyová, PhD., vgergelyova@ukf.sk during the announced and published consultation hours, which are updated every semester according to the valid schedule and published on the website of the providing department of the study programme (http://www.kcr.fss.ukf.sk/konzultacne-hodiny/).

The role of the study advisor, who is appointed by the Dean of the Faculty, is defined in the Study Regulations of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra (Article 7, paragraphs 1-3). This is an advisor for students, especially first-year students, in matters of study, especially in the preparation of the students' study plan. The study advisor is in contact with the group of students entrusted to her and helps solve their study problems in collaboration with the heads of the relevant departments and the vice-deans for education.

The administration of studies at the faculty is carried out by the study officer at the Study Department of the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Anikó Szárazová, DiS. Art., Dražovská cesta 4, 949 01 Nitra, +421 37 6408860, aszarazova@ukf.sk. The competencies of the Study Department are defined in the Organisational Regulations of the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra: (https://www.fss.ukf.sk/images/vnutorne_predpisy/organizacny_poriadok_1_9_2012.pdf).

Administrative issues of the study programme at the level of the providing department –  the Department of Tourism are solved by the Secretariat of the Department of Tourism –  Bc. Adriana Rajcziová, +421 37 6408876, miestnosť č. 210, Dražovská cesta 4, 949 01 Nitra; arajcziova@ukf.sk.

The agenda associated with the Academic Information System of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra is provided for students at the faculty level by the faculty AIS administrator Mgr. Zoltán Decsi, +421 37 6408863, zdecsi@ukf.sk (https://www.fss.ukf.sk/sk/struktura-fakulty/dekanat).

At the university-wide level, the following support staff can be listed:

-          The accommodation process of students at the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra is handled by the Accommodation Centre and its staff: RNDr. Katarína Baťová, PhD, kbatova@ukf.sk; Mgr. Simona Gutová, sgutova@ukf.sk,  https://www.ukf.sk/fakulty-a-sucasti/studenske-domovy -          Scholarship Department – staffing, contact, address and office hours are available on the website: https://www.ukf.sk/stipendia. -          Student Support Services (e.g. student cards, Academic Information System, Webmail for students, etc.) are provided by the Centre for Information and Communication Technology (https://www.ukf.sk/fakulty-a-sucasti/centrum-informacnych-a-komunikacnych-technologii) -          Student Centre of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra –  provides students with counselling services and services to support their activities outside the educational process. Centralized counselling activities include career counselling and career education, psychological counselling, health counselling, counselling focused on scholarships and student loans, and counselling and support for students with special needs. Counselling and tutoring services for university students are provided by the Centre through area counsellors and the Centre Manager. Services are covered by at least one guarantor of the area. To support student activities, the SC provides social spaces, technical-material and tutoring assistance for new students of the University. Every year, it organizes the Career Days CPU in Nitra, which helps participants acquire new practical skills through experiential workshops. Coordinators, contact, address and office hours are available at: https://www.ukf.sk/fakulty-a-sucasti/studentske-centrum. -          Supporting library and information services for students and teachers of the study programme are provided by the University Library of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra (https://www.ukf.sk/univerzita/kontakt/adresar-osob). -          Catering services to the students are provided in the University Canteen (lunches and dinners). All information, including contact details of staff, can be found on the website - https://www.ukf.sk/fakulty-a-sucasti/univerzitna-jedalen. -          Centre for the Support of the Studies of Students with Special Needs –  aims to provide conditions enabling students with special needs who meet the admission criteria to have access to education (understood as the possibility to actively fulfil their study obligations and apply their student rights on an equal level with other students, using technical tools and humane support) and to implement measures to identify, eliminate and prevent new physical, social, informational and human barriers in the academic environment).  -          Spiritual support for students is provided by the University Pastoral Center of Paul Strauss in Nitra (UPC) (https://www.upcnitra.sk/). 

For the needs of the teaching process are used mainly the classrooms (lecture and seminar rooms) at the Faculty of Central European Studies at the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra. The faculty building was renovated in 2010-2011 and meets high standards. Additional classrooms are available in the building of the Faculty of Education, which is located in the common area with the building of the Faculty of Central European Studies.

The Regional Tourism study programme is primarily implemented in the building of the Faculty of Central European Studies at 4 Dražovská Street, in Nitra, in lecture and seminar rooms on the first floor (A-110: computer classroom, capacity: 20 seats, area: 43.20 m², technical equipment: 20 computers and interactive touch screen monitor; A-111: computer classroom, capacity: 16 seats, area: 37.20 m², technical equipment: 16 computers; A-112: seminar room, capacity: 36 seats, area: 68.70 m²) and in the building of the Faculty of Education, on the ground floor (D2: lecture room, capacity: 126 seats, area: 213 m²) and also on the first floor (B-107: seminar room, capacity: 24 seats, area: 44.60 m²).

Other classrooms used in the study programme are in the administration of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Informatics at 1 ul. T.A. Hlinku, and are used for lectures and exercises in economic courses (e.g. room THB00240).

For the needs of practical training of students, the premises of partner organisations and enterprises are also used, where continuous professional practice of students is carried out. The partner organisations are fully responsible for equipping the premises for this purpose.

The following classrooms and specialised classrooms are available for the needs of the study programme, which are managed by the Faculty:

-         A-6: seminar room; capacity: 30; area: 33.30 m2

-         A-110: computer room; capacity: 20; area: 43.20 m; technical equipment: 20 computers and an interactive touch screen monitor;

-         A-111: computer room; capacity: 16; area: 37.20 m²; technical equipment: 16 computers;

-         A-112: seminar room; capacity: 36; area: 68.70 m²;

-         D2: lecture room; capacity: 126; area: 213.00 m²;

-         B-107: seminar room; capacity: 24; area: 44.60 m²;

Each classroom is equipped with a teacher's computer and a data projector. There is complete coverage of the Wi-Fi wireless network in the department (and the whole university). Each member of staff has a laptop to support present teaching.

In terms of software, the department uses mostly freely available software for the academic sphere (e.g. Microsoft Office 365). In terms of server infrastructure, the faculty has its own physical server. The primary role of the server is to provide students with access to the educational versions of the hotel information systems Asseco Horec and Fidelo/Opera during their studies.

Communication with students and the public takes place through the department's website: www.kcr.fss.ukf.sk/ and through the department's fanpage on social networks:

-      https://www.facebook.com/KatedraCestovnehoRuchuFssUkfVNitre,

-      https://www.instagram.com/kcr.fss.ukf/

University Library:

The University Library of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra located at 4 Dražovská Street, Nitra, is at the disposal of the students of the study programme. Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Library website: www.uk.ukf.sk/. The library provides library services (interlibrary, consultation, reference, bibliographic and research services) to educators, researchers and students, as well as to the general public. In addition, it stores and bibliographically registers the qualifying works of students, scientific and pedagogical staff of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, and the publishing and artistic activities of pedagogical, scientific staff and doctoral students of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra. The total collection of the University Library of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra as of 31 January 2022 is 331 623 library units. The number of incoming journals is 165, of which 53 are foreign and 12 titles of on-line e-journals.

In the book collection under the heading ‘cestovný ruch [tourism]’ the library has 319 titles in the number of 1 052 book units. Of these: 288 titles are books, 3 titles of scripts and 1 title of bound journals. Under the heading 'turizmus [tourism]', the library has 220 titles in its library collection, amounting to 428 book units. The annual increase in library units is 7 189, of which 2 034 are purchased and 852 are acquired through grants. The number of study places in the library is 228, the total area of the library is 3 646 m², of which 2 903 m² is for study purposes. The university library has 285 199 library units in its collection available to its readers, of which 61 812 are theses and qualifying theses.

The Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra within the framework of the nationwide project – National Information System for Supporting Research and Development in Slovakia –  provides students with access to electronic information resources (NISPEZ IV), which allows centralized access to the most important electronic information resources, reflecting the current situation in the field of open access to information (Open Access) in the world.

The library also offers the possibility of searching in electronic information databases, such as ProQuest Central, Gale Virtual Reference Library: Art, Knovel Library, ScienceDirect, SCOPUS, Springer eBooks, SpringerLink, Web of Knowledge – Current Contents Connect, Web of Knowledge – Essential Science Indicators, Web of Knowledge – Journal Citation Reports, Web of Knowledge – Web of Science, Wiley Online Library, EBSCO, on-line catalogue, or publishing and artistic activities of the staff of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra.

An overview of library services is provided on the library's website:

https://www.uk.ukf.sk/sk/sluzby

https://www.uk.ukf.sk/sk/studovne

The library also offers publication sales through the University Library Textbook and Publication Store and e-shop. There is an area-wide wireless Wi-Fi network (Eduroam) on the premises of the deparment (and the entire university), which allows students to access Internet information resources and databases. The students of onstantine the Philosopher University in Nitra have their own university email box for official communication with the institution. In addition to e-mail communication, students can recieve information through the university website (www.ukf.sk), faculty (www.fss.ukf.sk) and department (http://www.kcr.fss.ukf.sk) by distributing messages in the AIS system, also through the social networks of the faculty (https://www.facebook.com/fss.ukf/) and deparment (https://www.facebook.com/KatedraCestovnehoRuchuFssUkfVNitre).

The most important information systems operated by the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra for students and employees and relevant for the Tourism study programme are as follows:

ais2.ukf.sk (Academic Information System)

edu.ukf.sk (E-learning Educational Portal)

kis.ukf.sk (Library Information System - KIS)

meet.ukf.sk (Jitsi Meet Video Conferencing System; the system enables online video/audio communication, screen and audio sharing, call recording, live streaming)

Microsoft Office 365 – A collection of services that allow to share and collaborate on school tasks. This service includes Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote), 1 TB of storage in OneDrive, Yammer, and SharePoint sites.

posta.ukf.sk/webmail (Electronic mail for staff)

studentmail.ukf.sk/webmail (Electronic mail for students)

The scope of distance education applied in the study programme is indicated in the specific Course information sheets for the courses. The transition from contact to distance learning is facilitated by the own systems of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra. To support distance learning, the University offers the e-learning portal EDU, which is built on the LMS Moodle and enables sharing of course materials, recording of student work, tests and exams, etc. Before the beginning of each semester, courses are created for all subjects, overlaying the content of the corresponding courses from a year ago without student records, while the old courses are used to archive student records. Training sessions are also held for teachers as needed to make the system more effective. A manual is also available online at https://edu.ukf.sk/mod/page/view.php?id=104151.

Another system to support distance learning is the Jitsi Meet video conferencing system, which can also be used through smartphone and for which a user manual is also available at https://www.ukf.sk/images/univerzita/Celouniverzitne_pracoviska/CIKT/Videokonferecny_system/NavodJitsiMeet.html.

The system is also used to assess students (online oral examination) and to conduct online state exams during supervised distance learning (e.g., during the COVID-19 pandemic). It is also used to provide students with an online connection for consultations and to complete other study obligations and group activities. All communications through the UKF Meet application are fully encrypted.

Distance learning is also available through the MS Teams tool, which is part of the Office 365 suite and licensed by the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra.

The Department of Tourism actively cooperates with various professional organizations, businesses, and state and local government agencies in the field of tourism in carrying out the educational activities of the study programme. The list of cooperating organisations is attached. The above-mentioned enterprises and organisations, on the one hand provide continuous professional practice for the students and, on the other hand, are important employers for the graduates of the study programme. They are also involved in the implementation of teaching of profile and optional courses in the form of optional lectures and by conducting optional seminars. All forms of cooperation with the Department's partners are anchored in framework cooperation agreements, which are published in the Central Register of Contracts (www.crz.gov.sk)

The employees of partner departments participate, among other things, in the implementation of final theses as consultants and are also opponents of final theses (Arboretum Mlyňany, Nitra Tourist Board, Regional Tourism Destination Organisation (DMO) Tekov, DMO Podunajsko-Dunamente and others). External members of the state examination committees are also experts from practice, e.g. the General Director of the Mercure Hotel (Accor network), Mr. Ladislav Olcsváry, executive directors of DMOs in Slovakia (DMO of Nitra region - Mgr. Marta Hároniková, DMO Bratislava Tourist Board - Ing. Daniela Chrančoková, PhD., for Association of Slovak DMOs Ing. Jiří Pěč, PhD, Director of the Tourism Section of the Ministry of Transport and Construction of the Slovak Republic (former Director of the Devín Hotel), Ing. Tomáš Ondrčka and many others.

The Constantine the Philosopher University supports, within its possibilities, cultural and sports activities of students. The student activities are also centred in university associations and clubs. The social, sport, cultural, spiritual and social activities of students are mainly managed by the student clubs and associations of Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra.

- Student clubs and associations

    The Student Parliament is a civic association of students that organises leisure events. It is composed of elected student representatives from the Academic Senates of the respective faculties, but is also open to other students of the University. Among the best-known events organised by the Parliament in cooperation with the University are the Nitra University Days (NUD), which take place in April-May at both universities under the auspices of the Rectors and the Mayor of Nitra. The most important student project carried out by the Student Parliament with a long tradition is the Student Days of Nitra Universities, which are held on the occasion of the Students' Day (17 November). Other activities of the Student Parliament include the organisation of the UKF Octoberfest (sports and music event at the beginning of the academic year), Dorm Soccer League (a football competition for the students at the Halls of Residence (ŠD), and the publication of the Občas Nečas magazine.

    The Christian Students' Club at UPC – Lumen was founded in 1993 with the aim of providing its members, interested students and sympathizers with an encounter with the ideas of Christianity. Since 2008, it has been part of the Univesity Pastoral Center as a civic association. Under the leadership of the Rector of the UPC, the members of the association are involved in the activities of the UPC and thus contribute in various organisational ways to the realisation of its formative and pastoral goals in the environment of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra.

    The Association of Hungarian Students - JUGYIK is a joint club of the Constantine the Philosopher University and the Slovak University of Agriculture. The club was founded in 1965 on the initiative of students as a literary and artistic circle at the Faculty of Education. The main goal of JUGYIK is to actively create a cultural, social, motivational and sports space for the culture lovers for the purpose of education, relaxation and entertainment.

Source: https://www.ukf.sk/univerzita/studentske-kluby-a-zdruzenia

Other activities for students:

Culture

·        University Creative Studio (in the dormitories). It is an integrative cultural space for students of the University and their artistic bodies to rehearse and realize productions, various scenic projects and cultural events. The studio is also used for the educational process (workshops, seminars, trainings, workshops) of the artistic and art education oriented study programs within the University.

·        Folk ensemble Ponitran is the artistic ensemble with the longest history at the University and focuses on traditional Slovak folklore with emphasis on the Ponitria region. The mission of the ensemble is to promote the interests of students, to build on traditional Slovak culture, to interpret it artistically, and to collect folklore material from various areas of Slovakia, especially from the Nitra and Tekovo regions.

·        The VYDI Student Theatre was founded in 1992. During one academic year, it usually produces one production, which the students present to the local audience at the University Creative Studio of the Faculty of Arts of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra. Similarly, they participate in various regional shows or thematic festivals. Students' activity in this ensemble is not only related to the creation of theatre productions, but also to a diverse range of variable activities within the academic year: improligy, stand-up performances, street parades, St. Nicholas parties, majales, cabarets, matriculations, beanies, workshops, etc.

·        The Civic Association YOU and US (JA a MY) is dedicated to the organization of cultural events, exhibitions, concerts, scientific conferences, seminars, discussion forums, round tables, discussions, as well as the preparation and organization of alternative artistic projects in a national and international context with an emphasis on supporting the comprehensive artistic development of the region. The association supports emerging artists, publicists and art historians to enable the public presentation of their creative and scientific activities. The best known of the activity of the association is the organisation of the Peter Scherhaufer Festival.

·        The Hungarian Choir of CPU has successfully represented the University on national and international concert stages, choral festivals and competitions. It regularly receives the Golden Belt award of the nationwide qualification competition for choirs Kodály Days in Galanta. The choir regularly gives concerts and aims to maintain and revive the Kodály traditions and to spread Hungarian choral culture, especially among the students of the University. The choir is currently hosted by the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra.

Sport

·        The sports activities of the students of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra are focused on team sports, in addition to the individual achievements pf the student. An important place is occupied by the Association of Sports Clubs of CPU in Nitra, to which four sports clubs belong:  Volley Project UKF Nitra, BKM Junior UKF Nitra, Taekwon-Do UKF NITRA and the hockey team Philosophers Nitra. Students also have the opportunity to use the UKF Nitra gym or swimming pool at 1 Trieda A. Hlinku, the gym at the Halls of Residence Zobor or the Fitness Studio and Gym in the Halls of Residence Nitra.

·        As part of the annual events of Nitra University Days and Student Days of Nitra Universities, sports events such as Spring Run through Nitra, Evening Run through Nitra, Dodgeball, Interuniversity Water Slalom Race or Night Climb to Zobor are organized.

Spiritual renewal

·        The University Pastoral Center of Paul Strauss in Nitra (UPC) (https://www.ukf.sk/fakulty-a-sucasti/univerzitne-pastoracne-centrum) is dedicated to providing pastoral care and spiritual support to students. The UPC organizes regular training sessions, religious services, cultural and leisure activities. It focuses primarily on spiritual renewal by adding a Christian value dimension to academic training, providing spiritual guidance and pastoral care, and creating a space for friendly encounters between believers and seeking students and staff. It organizes lectures and discussions in theology, culture and other disciplines with the aim of dialog between faith, science and culture. It provides media resources for the spiritual, human and social development of the personality, through a library, audio and video archive with religious and other themes.

Social, cultural and sporting events

Events organised every year by the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra:

·        Nitra University Days (NUD) – take place in spring, offer a series of scientific, sports, artistic and social events. The traditional events are the Carnival in Rio in Slovak – an allegorical parade through the city, the Superstar of Nitra Universities, the Majáles and the May Day. Sports events include the Spring Run through Nitra, inter-university water slalom races for students of the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra and the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, and tournaments in futbal, basketball, table tennis, volleyball and floorball. The highlight of the musical, artistic and social event of the NUD is the Gaudeamus Gala Evening.

·        Academic Nitra –  held during the summer months, is one of the most important international festivals of traditional folk culture in Slovakia, featuring domestic and foreign folk ensembles.

·        Octoberfest – offers an annual music concert and various competitions for students.

·        Student Days of Nitra Universities –  take place in November. This is a series of social, cultural and sports events for students of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra and the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, such as art concerts, theatre and film performances, Milkfest, Bierfest, a hockey match between the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra and the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, an autumn run through Nitra, and others. The highlight of the event is the Matriculation Ball of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra.

·        Additional opportunities for students are provided by the Student Centre (SC) (https://www.ukf.sk/fakulty-a-sucasti/studentske-centrum), which offers students counselling and services to support their activities outside the classroom. Centralised counselling activities include spiritual, financial, career, psychological, legal, social, health and counselling, as well as support for students with special learning needs.

Source: https://www.ukf.sk/studium/studentsky-zivot

Other opportunities for Hungarian students are provided by the student organisation JUGYIK:

http://www.jugyik.sk/

https://www.facebook.com/jugyik/

The Department of Tourism is gradually developing domestic and international mobility and various student activities in accordance with the UKF Internationalization Strategy for 2019 - 2025. Within the Erasmus+ programme, the students of the Department participated in stays in Hungary, Spain, Czech Republic and Greece. Currently, the Department cooperates in the field of mobility with the The Institute of Hospitality Management and Economics (VŠHE) (Czech Republic), the Universidad de Almería (Spain), Szent István University in Gödöllő (Hungary), University of Pécs (Hungary) and the Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II (Italy). Students also improve their managerial skills and practical skills through work placements in different types of tourism enterprises and organisations in different European countries (e.g. Greece, Hungary). Every year 2-3 students of the department take a study stay at a foreign university through the Erasmus+ programme. Internships abroad are completed by 1-2 students each year. In addition, students participate in programmes organised by SAIA.

Furthermore, students of the study programme have access and support to participate in mobility through the Hungarian Makovecz mobility programme. The coordinator of the Makovecz programme is prof. Ildikó Vančo, PhD. (e-mail: ivanco@ukf.sk, tel: +421 37 6408 865, room: DRA01010).

The possibilities and conditions of participation of students of the study programme in mobility and internships are governed by the Directive on the implementation of mobility within the Erasmus+ programme, other scholarship programmes and bilateral agreements. The guidelines for application and the rules of recognition of this education are regulated by the Methodological Procedure for the Administration of Mobility at the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra.

https://www.ukf.sk/intranet/vnutorne-predpisy/73-moja-ukf/4514-12-2021-smernica-o-realizacii-mobilit-v-ramci-programu-erasmus-inych-stipendijnych-programov-a-bilateralnych-dohod

https://www.fss.ukf.sk/images/dokumenty/2021/03/11/Erasmus/Metodicky_postup_administracie_mobilit_2021_FSS.docx

The process of administering student mobility is governed by 26/2020 Smernica k uznávaniu Erasmus+ mobilít študentov a zamestnancov UKF ovplyvnených pandémiou COVID-19 a o uznávaní nákladov na tieto mobility

A list of coordinators is available at: https://www.fss.ukf.sk/sk/vonkajsie-vztahy/medzinarodne-vztahy/koordinacia-mobilit-fss

The Erasmus+ coordinator at the deparment is PhDr. Zuzana Palenčíková, PhD., tel. +421 37 6408 876, e-mail: zpalencikova@ukf.sk

Students can apply for ERASMUS+ mobility through www.studyabroad.sk. This system provides electronic administration of the mobility process in four steps:

-         Applicant registration (filling in the online application form and uploading the required attachments to the system)

-         Verification of the application form by the coordinator (if necessary, it can be returned to the applicant for completion)

-         Selection process (after acceptance of the application)

-         Placement report (after completion of the mobility)

-         Students of the study programme can also participate in mobility abroad through SAIA scholarship grants https://www.ukf.sk/granty/ine-mobilitne-programy/saia-n-o and IVF https://www.ukf.sk/granty/ine-mobilitne-programy/ivf

The rules for the recognition of education at another higher education institution are governed by Art. 20 of the Study Regulations of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra. Recognition of the results of studies completed by a student at another higher education institution is decided by a person authorised by the Dean. For the recognition of the results, the student is obliged to submit to his/her faculty the original or an officially certified photocopy of the transcript of the results of studies of the other higher education institution. The transcript becomes part of the student's personal academic record. The Dean's designee then enters the credits and course grades for the courses taken at the other university into the AIS.

Academic mobility is subject to the provisions of §58a of the Higher Education Act and the guidelines on the management of student and staff mobility at UKF.

Further information is available at: https://www.ukf.sk/granty/erasmus/erasmus-bilaterarne-dohody

The conditions of admission and the principles for the assessment of applicants are transparent, objective and publicly available. They are regularly updated at all levels of study, approved by the Academic Senate of the Faculty of Central European Studies and published on the Faculty's website in accordance with the Higher Education Act:

https://www.fss.ukf.sk/images/dokumenty/2021/11/30/Bc_prijimacie_konanie/2022_23_Bc_Zasady_priji_konania_na_Bc_studium.pdf

In the Regional Tourism study programme, it is possible to choose English or German as the main foreign language. The required level of foreign language proficiency for applicants is at least B1 (the level required for the final examination at secondary vocational schools in the Slovak Republic).

The admission procedures are governed by the Admission Policy at the Faculty of Central European Studies, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra and are published on the faculty's website. The basic condition for admission to the first level of studies at the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra is the acquisition of a complete secondary education or a complete secondary vocational education completed with a school leaving examination (Art. 2 Principles of Admission to Bachelor's Studies for the academic year 2022/2023).

At the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, the selection of applicants for admission to the Bachelor study programme is based on the results obtained in secondary schools or on results of the National Comparative Exams (NCE) organised by the SCIO Agency. The NCE exam can be taken in several cities in Slovakia (including Nitra). Exam dates, sample tests and conditions for applying for the exam are published at www.scio.sk/nps.

The entrance examination for the bachelor study programs at the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra is usually not included as a part of the verification of the study abilities. This fact is decided by the dean of the respective faculty and the information must be published by the faculty in due time in accordance with Act No. 131/2002 Coll. on higher education and on the change and supplement to some acts as amended by subsequent provisions.

The method of evaluation of secondary school results or the entrance examination is regulated in the document Principles of Admission to Bachelor's Studies for the academic year 2022/2023. https://www.fss.ukf.sk/images/dokumenty/2021/11/30/Bc_prijimacie_konanie/2022_23_Bc_Zasady_priji_konania_na_Bc_studium.pdf

After scores for each attribute of the admissions process (average, other activities, NCE, and entrance exam) are assigned and summed, a summative score – the overall result –  is assigned to each applicant. The overall admission process score is used to rank applicants for each study programme and group students, such that the applicant with the highest score is assigned number 1 and the applicant with the lowest score is for the study programme and group of students is assigned the highest ranking number. The score from the admission process is immediately published in the Academic Information System of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra. The Dean of the Faculty decides on admission or the minimum score required for admission based on the ranking and planned numbers for each study programme.

   The decision on the results of the admission process is communicated to the applicants within 30 days after checking the fulfilment of the requirements for admission to the study programme. The applicant may submit a request for reconsideration of the decision to the Dean of the Faculty of Central European Studies within 8 days of the notification of the decision. Foreigners are admitted in accordance with § 56 and § 57 of the Higher Education Act.

Admissions results over the last period are available in the AIS and are regularly published as statistics in the Faculty's annual reports: https://www.fss.ukf.sk/sk/blog/category/aktuality/page/7

The number of applicants and the number of students admitted to the Regional Tourism study programme over the last 5 years are as follows:

Monitoring of the quality of the study programme is carried out once a year by means of an anonymous questionnaire survey.

The questions of the questionnaires are formulated in such a way that all ESG standards are assessed as far as possible.

The completed questionnaires are processed using the EvaSys system, which allows us to evaluate some areas also in comparison with the processed results from previous years.

As part of the survey, students can also anonymously point out possible negative phenomena and make suggestions for improving the conditions of study at FSŠ.

The questionnaire survey provides information on the following areas of study: study programme, study course, implementation of education, evaluation of students by the teacher, professional and didactic competence of the teacher, study resources to support student learning, material and technical equipment of teaching and to ensure that students are informed about the various challenges (Erasmus+, conferences, scholarships, etc.) - the questions are formulated in accordance with ESG 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.

Relevant parts of the evaluated results are provided to individual teachers and the summative evaluations for each department are delivered to supervisors. Heads of department individually address any problems that have arisen.

If necessary, the person who has the relevant competencies and has the main responsibility for the implementation, development and quality assurance of the study programme makes a proposal for revision or preventive measures in accordance with the internal regulation 21/2013 Quality Assurance of Education at the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra (as amended).

Based on the assessment of each area and the deficiencies identified, actions are proposed and taken, usually included in the faculty action plany in the are of education and implemented as part of the study program adaptations.

 The report on student evaluation of teachers at the Faculty of Central European Studies is also discussed by the Academic Senate of the Faculty of Central European Studies and the Scientific Council of the Faculty of Central European Studies.

     The results of the student evaluation feedback are processed and published on the faculty's website:

https://www.fss.ukf.sk/index.php/sk/uradna-tabula/hodnotenia-studentmi https://www.fss.ukf.sk/sk/uradna-tabula/vyrocne-spravy

In 2019, the Faculty of Central European Studies of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra organised an online survey for graduates of the faculty. The data collection was carried out with the help of an anonymous online questionnaire. Statistical analysis of the graduates' responses was performed using EvaSys.

https://www.fss.ukf.sk/images/dokumenty/hodnotenie/sprava_hodnotenie_vzdelavania_absolventmi_2019_FSS.pdf

https://www.fss.ukf.sk/images/dokumenty/hodnotenie/Sledovanie_kariery_absolventov_fakulty_2019.pdf

The questionnaires consisted of 6 sections with questions focused on the evaluation of the different areas of study and the position of the graduates in the labour market.

Using the data obtained through the graduates' evaluation of their education, it was easier to identify potential problems that became apparent only after the graduates had entered the labour market. The department also monitors the employability of graduates of the study programme through external sources of information that provide information on the employability of graduates in the field: https://uplatnenie.sk/.

Graduates of the study programme are also invited to various professional events and conferences organised by the faculty or the department, e.g. as guests at the University Open Day, SVOČ, or workshops and conferences organised by the department.

Proposals for changing the study programme were also made based on the results of feedback from its graduates.

•        Website for applicants to study at the Faculty of Central European Studies, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra: https://www.fss.ukf.sk/index.php/sk/pre-buducich-studentov/moznosti-studia

•  Organizational Regulations of Halls of Residence of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra: https://www.ukf.sk/fakulty-a-sucasti/univerzitne-pastoracne-centrum/14-univerzita/3138-organizacny-poriadok-studentske-domovy-ukf

•  22/2020 Guideline on Fees for Accommodation Services and Services Related to Accommodation in Halls of Residence of the Constantine the Philosopher – https://www.ukf.sk/14-univerzita/2665-22-2020-smernica-o-poplatkoch-za-ubytovacie-sluzby-a-sluzby-spojene-s-ubytovanim-v-studentskych-domovoch-ukf

•  Scholarships – https://www.ukf.sk/stipendia, https://www.fss.ukf.sk/sk/sluzby-studentom/stipendia

•  Loans from the Education Support Fund – https://www.ukf.sk/stipendia/pozicky-z-fondu-na-podporu-vzdelavania

•  54/2020 Vnútorný predpis o školnom a poplatkoch na akademický rok 2021/2022 – https://www.ukf.sk/studium/vysokoskolske-studium/skolne-a-poplatky

•  Study Guide: Information – https://www.ukf.sk/images/studium/sprievodca_studiom_UKF_19-20_4web.pdf

•  Study Guide of the Faculty of Central European Studies, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, – https://www.fss.ukf.sk/sk/organizacia-studia/sprievodca-studiom

•  Student ID card – https://www.ukf.sk/preukazy/preukaz-studenta

•  Disciplinary Regulations for Students of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra – https://www.ukf.sk/univerzita/dlhodoby-zamer/14-univerzita/2203-disciplinarny-poriadok-ukf-pre-studentov

•  University magazine Náš čas – https://www.ukf.sk/verejnost/univerzitne-media/nas-cas

•  Student magazine Občas nečas – https://www.ukf.sk/verejnost/univerzitne-media/obcas-necas

•  Course information sheets for students– https://www.ukf.sk/verejnost/univerzitne-media/infolist-pre-studentov

•  University Creative Studio – https://www.facebook.com/Univerzitn%C3%BD-tvoriv%C3%BD-ateli%C3%A9r-UTA-66266521340/

•  Wireless (Wi-Fi) network eduroam – https://www.ukf.sk/helpdesk/eduroam