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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:12 / 18
Course supervisor:Karina Palkova
Study type:Full time
Course level:Doctor
Target audience:Social Welfare and Social Work; Business Management; Management Science; Sociology; Information and Communication Science; Law; Political Science
Language:English, Latvian
Branch of science:Pedagogy; 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

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

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

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 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Social Sciences (sub-programme Business Management and Economics), DSZbveeng3DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Business Management and Economics), DSZbve1DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Business Management and Economics), DSZbve5DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Business Management and Economics), DSZbveeng1DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Business Management and Economics), DSZbve3DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Communication Culture and Multimedia), DSZkkmeng3DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Communication Culture and Multimedia), DSZkkm3DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Communication Culture and Multimedia), DSZkkm1DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Communication Culture and Multimedia), DSZkkmeng1DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Communication Culture and Multimedia), DSZkkm5DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Political Science), DSZpzeng1DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Political Science), DSZpz5DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Political Science), DSZpz1DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Political Science), DSZpz3DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Political Science), DSZpzeng3DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Social Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work), DSZsasdeng3DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Social Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work), DSZsassd5DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Social Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work), DSZsassd1DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Social Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work), DSZsassd3DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Social Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work), DSZsasdeng1DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Law Science), DSZtz5DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Law Science), DSZtz1DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Law Science), DSZtzeng3DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Law Science), DSZtzeng1DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Law Science), DSZtz3DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Health Management), DSZvv1DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Health Management), DSZvv3DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Health Management), DSZvveng1DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Health Management), DSZvveng3DoctoralRequired