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About Study Course

ECTS:18
Course supervisor:Karina Palkova
Study type:Full time
Course level:Doctor
Target audience:Business Management; Information and Communication Science; Law; Management Science; Political Science; Social Welfare and Social Work; Sociology
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Educational sciences; University Pedagogy

Objective

The goal of the research work is to produce original research within the sector, to develop skills in publishing the results of their research work in the form of theses and scientific articles cited internationally. Also, to improve transferable skills, communication and reasoning skills in presenting research results, both on a local and international scientific scale. As well as to provide the opportunity for independent work, continuously increasing qualification, participation in scientific summer schools, scientific projects in the topic related to the doctoral thesis, participation in doctoral schools, foreign experience exchange programmes, etc.c

Prerequisites

The research experience of the Master's thesis, defended research work upon completion of the Master’s degree study programme. The person has won the selection contest for doctoral studies, in which he/she presented the research idea and the project plan.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Develop the knowledge of how to evaluate the problem to be addressed, analyse the causes and find a solution. Ability to evaluate scientific data, plan scientific research.

Skills

1.Produce argumentation, justify conclusions and maintain collegial discussion; communicate and cooperate at local and international level on topical research issues in the field of the relevant science sector. The doctoral student will be able to carry out scientific research in the chosen sector, including defining the work strategy, creating the research design, selecting special literature, collecting material, choosing the appropriate theory and technique, and formulating conclusions.

Competence

1.To be able to fully operate in the field of the relevant science sector, to analyse research projects, participate in the implementation of projects, communicate professionally related to their field of research work, and integrate interdisciplinary directions for achieving results. Capable of carrying out modern, original research in the selected science sector.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Social Sciences (sub-programme Business Management and Economics) 4DoctorRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Business Management and Economics)6DoctorRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Communication Culture and Multimedia)6DoctorRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Social Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work) 4DoctorRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Communication Culture and Multimedia) 4DoctorRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Political Science)6DoctorRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Political Science) 4DoctorRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Social Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work)6DoctorRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Health Management) 4DoctorRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Law Science)6DoctorRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Law Science) 4DoctorRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Health Management)4DoctorRequired
Planning period:Year 2026, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Social Sciences3DoctorRequired
Social Sciences 3DoctorRequired