RSU expands range of study courses with new master’s programme in digital health

In this autumn semester, the first master students will begin their studies in the new academic study programme Digital Transformation in Healthcare at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU). This is the first programme of its kind in Latvia, designed to prepare professionals for the digital future of the healthcare sector.

The development of the programme aligns with RSU’s strategy to provide education based on the current needs of society and individuals in the field of healthcare. It focuses on improving the efficiency of the healthcare sector in the context of digital transformation. The programme is part of the study field Healthcare, and it complements the existing programmes within this field at the RSU Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences, while introducing a new interdisciplinary perspective.

Digital transformation is not just about implementing technology – it is a shift in mindset about healthcare management. Our programme will help develop professionals who can not only plan for this change but also manage it strategically.

Assoc. Prof. Daiga Behmane, Programme Director 

The aim of the study programme is to prepare highly qualified specialists with expertise in digital technologies and the management and analytics of digital health data, able to effectively lead digital transformation change in the healthcare sector and related enterprises. The programme will provide in-depth theoretical knowledge and understanding of the digital ecosystem in the health sector, technological solutions, and the application of artificial intelligence. It will also develop practical skills in data protection, health data management and analytics, the application of simulation and modelling techniques, and the development of innovative digital solutions.

The programme is interdisciplinary: it combines expertise in healthcare management, information technology, and data analysis. The programme offers 20 state-funded and 10 full fee study places. Applicants with prior education in healthcare, natural sciences, engineering, or social sciences are eligible to apply, thereby contributing to the development of an interdisciplinary approach.

The studies will be conducted in Latvian, but the programme will also be offered in English in the future, expanding its accessibility at the international level.