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About Study Course

ECTS:27
Course supervisor:Lelde Metla-Rozentāle
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Business Management; Civil and Military Defense; Communication Science; Information and Communication Science; Juridical Science; Management Science; Political Science; Social Anthropology
Language:English, Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Economics and Business; Law; Media and communications; Other social sciences; Political science

Objective

The aim of the course is to acquire practical skills in the development of scientific work, expanding and systematising theoretical and practical knowledge, acquiring the ability to apply it in the research of the chosen topic, formulation of problems, elaboration of reasoned conclusions and proposals. The course develops the ability to conduct independent research work under the supervision of a scientific supervisor.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of the study courses implemented in the study programme. Students need knowledge of research methodology and methods, setting of basic research tasks and course planning, theories related to the selected research topic, creating bibliography.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.During the elaboration of the Master’s thesis, students improve their knowledge about the research design, research methodology and methods, as well as questions related to the chosen topic of the Master’s thesis.

Skills

1.Students acquire the skills to conduct a permanent scientific study, to collaborate with the scientific supervisor, to choose methods of scientific and empirical analysis, to discuss issues and results of the study in a reasoned manner.

Competence

1.During the development and defence of Master’s thesis, students acquire the competence to practically apply theoretical, practical and methodological knowledge for the performance of a scientific study, are able to perform theoretical and practical research, to interpret the results obtained.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2026, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
International Relations and Diplomacy4Master'sRequired
International Relations and Diplomacy4Master'sRequired
Management of International Marketing and Business4Master'sRequired
Communication and Media Studies4Master'sRequired
Strategic and Public Relations Management4Master'sRequired