Study programme	Management Science and Economics
Higher Education Institution	Riga Technical University
Study field	Management, Administration and Management of Real Property
StudyProgramJointToForeign

Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification	51345
EQF/LQF Level	8
Study Programme Type	Trešā cikla augstākās izglītības programma zinātnes doktora grāda ieguvei, īstenojama pēc otrā cikla augstākās izglītības ieguves
Study programme (short name)	Third-cycle (doctor of philosophy) study programme
Thematic group	Vadība un administrēšana
ISCED code	0413
ISCED	Vadība un administrēšana
Credit points	192-192
Degree to be acquired	Doctoral degree Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Social Sciences
Qualification to be obtained
Study type and form	Full time studies; Part time extramural studies
Study lenght	4 years; 5 years
Language	latvian; english

Licence number	04051-139
Licence date	26.02.2009
Licenced till

Accreditation page number	2021/15
Accreditation date	26.05.2021
Accreditation duration (in years)	6
Accreditation till	27.05.2027

Learning outcomes to be achieved

- a completed doctoral thesis has been independently drafted, which has significant theoretical relevance and practical use prospects and contains original research results, and provides new insights into the relevant field or sub-field of science;
- competences relevant to the level of international achievements of the relevant field of science, enabling to start independent professional, scientific or academic activities.
Competences:
Capable of resolving important research or innovation tasks in the fields of social sciences and interdisciplinary fields through independent, critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation;
Capable of independently proposing an idea for research, planning, structuring and managing large-scale scientific projects in business and economics, including international projects;
Capable of demonstrating that they know and understand latest social science theories and scientific insights, can use state-of-the-art research methods and methodologies relevant to social sciences;
Capable of resolving important research or innovation tasks, developing new research methods and methodologies through independent, critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation;
Capable of independently analysing the obtained results and drawing respective conclusions;
Capable of independently planning a research, managing research or development tasks in organisations requiring extensive research knowledge and skills;
Capable of analytical and critical evaluation of the material being studied, integrating theoretical knowledge into the research process, exposing problems, generating and developing new ideas;
Capable of increasing own scientific qualification independently, carrying out scientific projects, gaining achievements that correspond to international criteria in economics and business;
Capable of communicating independently in writing, demonstrating understanding of existing knowledge and its use in practice, including by preparing and publishing internationally quoted scientific articles and publications.