The student becomes familiar with the most important knowledge-based theories and development models of cities and regions. After completing the course the student:
- Understands the key forces that shape economic development of cities and regions
- Understands the potential and constraints of the most important economic development models in use
- Understands how institutional varieties shape economic development of cities and regions in different locations
- Understands the nature and thematic areas of innovation oriented local and regional development studies

Ilmoitetaan kurssin verkkosivuilla.

Kurssi on suomeksi, mutta osa luennoista ja materiaalista on englanniksi. Kurssin aineisto koostuu verkkoluennoista, artikkeleista ja muusta materiaalista, suoritustapana on oppimispäiväkirja.