Basic information
| Study programme | Public Administration |
|---|---|
| Higher Education Institution | University of Latvia |
| Study field | Management, Administration and Management of Real Property |
All data
| Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification | 45345 |
|---|---|
| EQF/LQF Level | 7 |
| Study Programme Type | Akadēmiskā izglītība (maģistra grāds), īstenojama pēc bakalaura vai profesionālā bakalaura grāda ieguves. Studiju ilgums pilna laika studijās viens–divi gadi. Kopējais pilna laika studiju ilgums vismaz pieci gadi |
| Study programme (short name) | Academic master study programme |
| Thematic group | Vadība un administrēšana |
| ISCED code | 0413 |
| ISCED | Vadība un administrēšana |
| Credit points | 80 |
| Degree to be acquired | Master of Social Sciences in Administration; |
| Qualification to be obtained | |
| Study type and form | Full time studies; Part time studies |
| Study lenght | 2 years; 2 years, 5 months |
| Language | latvian |
Licence information
| Licence number | 04047-25 |
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| Licence date | 22.10.2004 |
| Licenced till |
Accreditation information
| Accreditation page number | 2021/59 |
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| Accreditation date | 29.09.2021 |
| Accreditation duration (in years) | 6 |
| Accreditation till | 30.09.2027 |
Results
Knowledge. An academic degree holder shall be able to:
1. demonstrate detailed knowledge and comprehensive understanding of public administration theories, systems, mechanisms of action at various levels of governance, their functions and interaction with the public and shareholders in Latvia and abroad;
2. know the latest international trends of public governance in the organization and decision-making process of state administration and local governments;
3. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theories and principles of economics, economic development, law, financial and budget planning, human resource development, strategic management, change and project management, topical trends in public communications, and their role in public governance and decision-making;
4. orientate in international research on problem management issues of public administration, to identify issues to be discussed and to evaluate interdisciplinary relations;
5. know the latest analytical research methods and demonstrate a creative approach to research and practical application of theoretical and applied issues.
Skills. An academic degree holder shall be able to:
6. independently apply theory, different conceptual variations, research methods and problem-solving skills in the decision-making process in new and unpredictable situations in public sector organizations;
7. explain and discuss reasonably the various issues of public administration, the latest international public administration approaches, as well as to justify the need for changes in the organization of state administration and local governments for Latvian and foreign societies;
8. develop and improve organizational, managerial and collaborative skills, respecting internationally defined and projected future competencies for public sector leaders;
9. demonstrate the capacity to perform high-quality and creative responsibilities in public sector entities and non-governmental organizations, including managing, planning, organizing their own and staff work, decision-making, creative solutions, and accountability for team performance;
10. attest motivation to deepen theoretical knowledge independently, to develop professional competences, to identify new research directions and issues to be discussed in the field of public administration, continuing academic or professional activity, or scientific research work.
Competence. An academic degree holder shall be able to:
11. study, analyse, evaluate and reasonably discuss models of state administration and local government systems, reform processes in different countries in the context of political power and the socio-economic dimension;
12. analyse the decisions taken by international organizations and to evaluate the results of their impact on the decisions of nation states and the well-being of the population;
13. identify and critically analyse complex and contradictory professional issues in corporate governance at different levels of governance and regulation; to obtain, select and process the information needed for their investigation by selecting the appropriate research methods and to offer innovative ideas and solutions to public authorities in the decision-making process;
14. apply innovative public administration activities and modern management techniques, including strategic, change and risk management in the governance of public sector organizations;
15. critically analyse and reasonably explain the political and socio-economic processes taking place in the international environment, to forecast their impact, to provide justifications and recommendations to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
16. integrate knowledge independently, to contribute to the development of research in public administration issues and professional methods of management, to show understanding and ethical responsibility regarding the possible impact of scientific results and professional activities on the development of the state and society.
1. demonstrate detailed knowledge and comprehensive understanding of public administration theories, systems, mechanisms of action at various levels of governance, their functions and interaction with the public and shareholders in Latvia and abroad;
2. know the latest international trends of public governance in the organization and decision-making process of state administration and local governments;
3. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theories and principles of economics, economic development, law, financial and budget planning, human resource development, strategic management, change and project management, topical trends in public communications, and their role in public governance and decision-making;
4. orientate in international research on problem management issues of public administration, to identify issues to be discussed and to evaluate interdisciplinary relations;
5. know the latest analytical research methods and demonstrate a creative approach to research and practical application of theoretical and applied issues.
Skills. An academic degree holder shall be able to:
6. independently apply theory, different conceptual variations, research methods and problem-solving skills in the decision-making process in new and unpredictable situations in public sector organizations;
7. explain and discuss reasonably the various issues of public administration, the latest international public administration approaches, as well as to justify the need for changes in the organization of state administration and local governments for Latvian and foreign societies;
8. develop and improve organizational, managerial and collaborative skills, respecting internationally defined and projected future competencies for public sector leaders;
9. demonstrate the capacity to perform high-quality and creative responsibilities in public sector entities and non-governmental organizations, including managing, planning, organizing their own and staff work, decision-making, creative solutions, and accountability for team performance;
10. attest motivation to deepen theoretical knowledge independently, to develop professional competences, to identify new research directions and issues to be discussed in the field of public administration, continuing academic or professional activity, or scientific research work.
Competence. An academic degree holder shall be able to:
11. study, analyse, evaluate and reasonably discuss models of state administration and local government systems, reform processes in different countries in the context of political power and the socio-economic dimension;
12. analyse the decisions taken by international organizations and to evaluate the results of their impact on the decisions of nation states and the well-being of the population;
13. identify and critically analyse complex and contradictory professional issues in corporate governance at different levels of governance and regulation; to obtain, select and process the information needed for their investigation by selecting the appropriate research methods and to offer innovative ideas and solutions to public authorities in the decision-making process;
14. apply innovative public administration activities and modern management techniques, including strategic, change and risk management in the governance of public sector organizations;
15. critically analyse and reasonably explain the political and socio-economic processes taking place in the international environment, to forecast their impact, to provide justifications and recommendations to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
16. integrate knowledge independently, to contribute to the development of research in public administration issues and professional methods of management, to show understanding and ethical responsibility regarding the possible impact of scientific results and professional activities on the development of the state and society.
Documents
| Document | Document type | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Expert / Experts joint report | Expert / Experts joint report | english |
| Self-evaluation report | Self-evaluation report | english |
| Self-evaluation report | Self-evaluation report | latvian |
History of study programme