Study programme	Regional Economics and Economic policy
Higher Education Institution	Baltic International Academy
Study field	Economics

Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification	51311
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	Ekonomika
ISCED code	0311
ISCED	Ekonomika
Credit points	120
Degree to be acquired	Doctor degree Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Economics and Business
Qualification to be obtained	-
Study type and form	Full time studies
Study lenght	3 years
Language	english; latvian

Licence number	04030-44
Licence date	27.04.2009
Licenced till

Accreditation page number
Accreditation date	19.01.2022
Accreditation duration (in years)	2
Accreditation till	20.01.2024

Knowledge and understanding:
• expanded knowledge of development trends of regional economy, business and politics in Latvia, Europe and the world;
• in-depth knowledge and understanding of the role of regional economy, business and political researcher in the development of society;
• knows research methodologies and modern research methods in the field of economy;
• understanding of an interdisciplinary approach in research and general pedagogy.
Abilities:
• Ability to understand the trends and regularities of socio-economic and business processes in Latvia and the world, analyze and evaluate economic policy development trends and processes in Latvia and Europe;
• to explain and present the results of their research in an argumentative manner;
• to discuss current issues in economics and business science both with specialists and the general public;
• lead and / or coordinate multidisciplinary study teams and / or work and collaborate in an international context;
• to develop an understanding of interactions at an interdisciplinary level;
• to stimulate and implement changes in the fields of regional economy, business and politics and, as far as possible, in society as a whole;
Competences:
• ability to independently put forward a research idea in the field of regional economy, business and politics, to plan, structure and manage large-scale scientific projects, including international;
• ability to independently evaluate and critically analyze important research or innovation tasks of regional economy, business and politics;
• ability to demonstrate critical analysis and synthesis by using economic theories, research methods and interdisciplinary approach in research;
• ability to independently create the study content, teaching aids, apply various teaching methods and manage the study process, by self-organizing, self-improving.