Winter School UCV: Coastal Business Strategies and Legislation
Dates & timetable:
Application for this face-to-face micro-credential is open until Wednesday, 03/12/2025.
| Date | Time |
| 26-30/01/2026 | Detailed timetables will be passed to the accepted students a few weeks before the classes start. All the classes will take place within the dates indicated, no overlaps guaranteed. |
Description:
Explore the vibrant opportunities within coastal economies through this interdisciplinary micro-credential focused on sustainable business strategies aligned with EU priorities. Tackle real-world challenges, safeguard cultural heritage, and promote social and economic resilience in thriving coastal communities. Rooted in key Sustainable Development Goals, the micro-credential hones your critical thinking and teamwork skills, preparing you to innovate and lead within this dynamic sector. Whether your goal is to pioneer new ventures or influence policy, gain the expertise needed to make a lasting difference in coastal business.
Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze coastal business contexts and develop sustainable business strategies to safeguard cultural heritage
- Identify business opportunities in coastal areas
Sustainable development goals:
- SDG1. No poverty
- SDG2. Zero hunger
- SDG3. Good health and well-being
- SDG4. Quality education
- SDG8. Decent work and economic growth
- SDG9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- SDG11. Sustainable cities and communities
- SDG12. Responsible consumption and production
- SDG14. Life below water
- SDG17. Partnerships for the goals
Sector:
Coastal
Thematic area:
Business in coastal areas
HASHTAGS/KEY WORDS:
#business #policies #strategy #economy
Volume (ECTS):
1
Language:
English
Hard skills:
Knowledge and abilities needed to do business in coastal areas
Soft skills:
Critical and creative thinking Collaboration
Study format:
Face-to-face, Catholic University of Valencia, 26-30/01/2026
Study methods:
Lectures discussions group work
Hours
Synchronous contact hours: 10
Asynchronous hours & self directed learning: 15
Entry requirements:
Bachelor student in one of the 9 partner universities of EU-CONEXUS, providing a proof of English proficiency of at least B2 level (certificate or online test).
Assessment:
Quiz, written assessment, group work, individual work
HOST UNIVERSITY:
Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, Romania
Stage of accreditation:
Part of a Bachelor program accredited by UTCB and by Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ARACIS).
