Study programme	Economics and Business JointStudyProgram
Higher Education Institution	Riga Technical University
Study field	Management, Administration and Management of Real Property
StudyProgramJointsToHei	Ventspils University College Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

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	180
Degree to be acquired	Doctoral 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	latvian; english

Licence number	04048-96
Licence date	14.02.2020
Licenced till

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

Knowledge
1. Understands the theories of economics, management science and business, formation and development thereof, as well as topical trends in Latvia, Europe and the world.
2. Understands the importance of social sciences in the development of society, creation of added value, promotion of the welfare of the state and solution of problem situations in certain sectors of the national economy and in the economics in general.
3. Understands the factors influencing sustainable, inclusive and sustainable economic growth and the use of new approaches in the management of organizations under the conditions of uncertainty and change.
4. Knows the selection, substantiation, adaptation of new and tested methods (both quantitative and qualitative research methods) and the development of methodologies in the fields of economics, management science and business and in contact with other fields of science, interdisciplinary approach to research.
5. Knows an efficient and flexible approach to the use and storage of the current and historical research data, copyright conditions.
Skills
6. Is able to analyse and interpret global processes, theories, policies, using the experience and examples of worldwide-renown organizations in economics, management science and business.
7. Is able to use information technology solutions in research and business, including data visualization methods.
8. Is able to use technology, big data analysis and forecasting (Forecast and Foreseen) for creation of future scenarios, implementing original studies, some of which are at the level of internationally cited publications.
Competences
9. Is able to independently and systematically find, analyse and synthesize information using scientific databases and other sources of information.
10. Is able to independently evaluate and reasonably choose methods and methodologies appropriate to scientific research under conditions of uncertainty and changes in order to create innovative solutions for sustainable economic growth.
11. Is able to communicate on economic, management science and business literature, current research and discoveries and discuss them with students, scientists, professionals and society in general in Latvia and in the international environment, both orally and in writing.
12. Is able to manage business, management and research processes in companies, institutions and organizations, using the latest research-based knowledge and skills and observing the principles of ethical and socially responsible behaviour.
13. To solve field-related problems and make complex decisions using design thinking principles and knowledge of consumer needs, behaviour change, circular economy, responsible entrepreneurship, general social skills and emotional intelligence.
14. Is able to independently increase his / her scientific qualification.