Overview
Sustainable regional development is critical to the economic performance of both developed and developing countries, especially in the face of globalisation, population growth, economic structural adjustments and climate change. Two thirds of Australia’s export earnings come from regional industries such as agriculture, tourism, retail, services and manufacturing. As such, demand has risen sharply for professionals skilled in regional socioeconomic and environmental planning, who can focus on long-term competitive advantages and propose appropriate policy responses.
This specialisation is appropriate for developed and developing country contexts, and the second-year research project can be focused on international (overseas) regional development situations. You will develop an in-depth understanding of the key biophysical, socioeconomic, geographic and infrastructural factors that influence the development of regions, as well as the strategic and technological tools to analyse and act on information to sustainably guide regional economic development.
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