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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), DSZbve1DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Business Management and Economics), DSZbve5DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Business Management and Economics), DSZbveeng1DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Business Management and Economics), DSZbve3DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Communication Culture and Multimedia), DSZkkmeng3DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Communication Culture and Multimedia), DSZkkm3DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Communication Culture and Multimedia), DSZkkm1DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Communication Culture and Multimedia), DSZkkmeng1DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Communication Culture and Multimedia), DSZkkm5DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Political Science), DSZpzeng1DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Political Science), DSZpz5DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Political Science), DSZpz1DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Political Science), DSZpz3DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
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), DSZsassd5DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Social Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work), DSZsassd1DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Social Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work), DSZsassd3DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Social Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work), DSZsasdeng1DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Law Science), DSZtz5DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Law Science), DSZtz1DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Law Science), DSZtzeng3DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Law Science), DSZtzeng1DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Law Science), DSZtz3DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Health Management), DSZvv1DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Health Management), DSZvv3DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Health Management), DSZvveng1DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Health Management), DSZvveng3DoctoralRequired
Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Social Sciences (sub-programme Business Management and Economics), DSZbveeng2DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Business Management and Economics), DSZbve4DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Business Management and Economics), DSZbve6DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Business Management and Economics), DSZbveeng4DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Business Management and Economics), DSZbve2DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Communication Culture and Multimedia), DSZkkm4DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Communication Culture and Multimedia), DSZkkm2DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Communication Culture and Multimedia), DSZkkmeng2DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Communication Culture and Multimedia), DSZkkm6DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Communication Culture and Multimedia), DSZkkmeng4DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Political Science), DSZpzeng4DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Political Science), DSZpzeng2DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Political Science), DSZpz6DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Political Science), DSZpz2DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Political Science), DSZpz4DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Social Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work), DSZsasdeng4DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Social Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work), DSZsassd6DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Social Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work), DSZsassd4DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Social Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work), DSZsassd2DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Social Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work), DSZsasdeng2DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Law Science), DSZtz2DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Law Science), DSZtz4DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Law Science), DSZtzeng4DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Law Science), DSZtzeng2DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Law Science), DSZtz6DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Health Management), DSZvveng2DoctoralRequired
Social Sciences (sub-programme Health Management), DSZvv2DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Health Management), DSZvv4DoctoralRequiredUna Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova
Social Sciences (sub-programme Health Management), DSZvveng4DoctoralRequired