Undergraduate Diploma in Regional Development Management
Approved by Res. CS UNR No. 215/2023
Academic Coordinator: Lic. Juan Marcos Aviano
Technical Secretariat: Eng. María Belén Suarez and Lic. Rita Galiardi
:: RATIONALE:
Regional development is experiencing significant changes due to productive diversification, the incorporation of new technologies, the circular economy and the 4.0 transformation. In a complex international context, it is necessary to compile diagnoses and academic efforts to support Argentina, especially in the Central Region and Greater Rosario, to eliminate territorial and social inequalities.
Gran Rosario is an important logistics and commercial node in the Central Region of Argentina, focused on the production of agri-food. An increase in agricultural production is expected in the coming years, making it necessary to invest in infrastructure to maintain economic growth, reduce production costs and improve quality of life.
The Undergraduate Diploma in Regional Development Management seeks to promote regional cooperation between universities, teachers, students, the private sector and civil society. It focuses on promoting economic and productive projects, applying science and technology in line with the bioeconomy and the circular economy, with the aim of creating a more equitable and inclusive society. The diploma focuses on updating the theoretical aspects of regional development and promoting territorial work with key actors.
:: DURATION AND MODALITY:
2 semesters – from March to November. The delivery method will be in person/remote. There will be 2 monthly classes between the months of March and November with a total of 100 teaching hours.
:: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS :
The only entry requirement for the diploma is to be over 18 years old and have a secondary degree.
Exceptionally, those over 25 years of age who have not completed secondary studies may be admitted if the Diploma Directorate considers that the applicant has sufficient background to grant admission.
For registration, students must present:
- Legalized photocopy of the DNI;
- Legalized certificate of having completed and passed secondary education studies or provisional proof of completion of studies;
- Complete registration form.
:: RECIPIENTS:
Public sphere personnel such as political or career officials of related organizations at the national, provincial and municipal level; leaders and personnel of the private sector in a dependency relationship with business chambers, company technicians and interested parties in general.
:: PROGRAM:
The Diploma in Regional Development Management is organized into 10 (ten) modules of in-person/distance learning and the final evaluation instance. Each of them will be made up of different thematic units. The evaluations will be by module and the modality to be adopted will be determined by each teacher responsible for the corresponding programs.
MODULE 1 – Development concepts and current challenges
Definitions of the concept of regional development today. Theoretical review of its definitions throughout history since the mid-20th century. Stages at a global, regional and Latin American level of the concept of development. The concept in Argentina about the end of the last century and the decades of the present 21st century. Theoretical and practical updates of the concept of development.
MODULE 2 – Local, metropolitan and regional governance
Definitions of the concept of governance. Spatial and project analysis of the political and institutional processes of regional management. Analysis and study of the phenomena of public/private coordination and interjurisdictional coordination in productive matters at a regional scale.
MODULE 3 – Territory planning
Introduction and development of the aspects and tools that make up a planning system with territorial equity. Aspects inherent to the use suitable for establishments in spaces intended for industry, logistics and wholesale trade. Experiences in assisting strategic regional public and private investment projects.
MODULE 4 – Infrastructure, logistics and territorial development
Incorporation of technical knowledge to address strategic aspects of infrastructure development at a general level. Tools for the efficiency of comprehensive logistics processes. Technical aspects of logistics organization and planning for territorial development. Study of infrastructure programs with a 360 view of the supply and distribution chain. Strategies and practices regarding processes, human resources, systems and logistics and transportation management indicators linked to the territory.
MODULE 5 – Energy for sustainable productive development
Conventional energy matrix and diversified energy transition. Transformation strategies towards new resource management models. Energy and Environment. International, national and provincial financing lines towards new energies.
MODULE 6 – Science, technology and innovation for productive development
Concepts and methodologies of technological innovation in the 21st century. Current experiences of processes to improve production processes based on the incorporation of future technologies.
MODULE 7 – Productive systems, work and employment
Detail and exhibition of the productive systems of the central region. Current experiences and investment projects to expand productive capacity. Current national and regional labor market situation. Policies to promote and encourage the creation of new jobs and quality employment.
MODULE 8 – Bioeconomy and circular economy
Theoretical introduction to the concepts of bioeconomy and circular economy. Analysis of public and private experiences aimed at the transformation of productive systems towards these new concepts. Challenges for regional development based on the new paradigms of the bioeconomy and the circular economy.
MODULE 9 – Sources of financing for regional development
National and foreign organizations supporting regional development initiatives. Analysis of current investment experiences in the region for regional development policies. Presentation of tools for the management of regional development programs and projects.
MODULE 10 – Methodologies and indicators for information management for regional development
Methodological analysis of the concept of regional development. Proposals for measuring and monitoring regional development policies and programs. Presentation of data from public and private organizations that generate information. Quality, performance, productivity, effectiveness, efficiency and profitability indicators for measuring public and private regional development processes.
Integrative Final Evaluation
:: CALLED TEACHING TEAM:
- Dr. Alicia Picco
- Lic. Marcelo Cassin
- Lic. Fernando Arraigada
- Dr. Arch. Hector Floriani
- Dr. Pablo Costamagna
- Mg. Marcelo Costamagna
- Ing. María Eugenia Carrizo
- Lic. María Eugenia Schmuck
- Dr. Marta Quaglino
- Eng. Iván Piascik
- Dr. Gabriel Frontons
- Lic. Diego Peiretti
:: REPORTS:
IDR : 0341-4855301/9 – info@fidr.org.ar
CEI : 0341- 4802781 – cei-infraestructuras@unr.edu.ar