Professional Education Course
Georgia Tech Basic Economic Development Course
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PDF version| Course Title: Georgia Tech Basic Economic Development Course | |
| Program ID: EDEV 1000P | Subject: Economic Development |
Sections
There are no sections available for registration to this course at this time. If you want to request an offering of this course, please contact us.
Course Description
The Georgia Tech Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC) is the first step on the professional track of an economic developer. This course provides a substantial introduction to the core topic areas that make up comprehensive economic development, as well as insight on trends impacting the profession and practice of economic development.
For more information please visit www.gt-bedc.org. The BEDC is typically shaped around the following broad themes:
- Innovative economic development concepts
- Understanding the influence of regional economics
- Building awareness of the basic elements of economic development
- Tools and techniques of highly successful economic development
- Trends and opportunities in economic development
How You Will Benefit
- Develop a valuable network of fellow economic developers
- Learn from some of the most dynamic economic development leaders in the nation
- Be exposed to cutting edge economic development trends to help your community build for the future
What Is Covered
- Marketing and Attraction
- Business Retention and Expansion
- Small Business and Entrepreneur Development
- Workforce Development
- Strategic Planning
- Community Development
- Economic Development Finance
- Real Estate Development
- Managing an Economic Development Organization
- Ethics in Economic Development
Course Materials
An optional economic development manual is available for an additional fee.
