Studienort	Lettland, Riga
Akademischer Bereich	Economy and Business (ISCED 01028) Business and administrative studies (JACS N000)
Art	Dr., Vollzeit
Nominale Dauer	3 Jahre (216 ECTS)
Studiensprache	Englisch
Auszeichnungen	Dr. (Doctoral Degree of Science Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Social Sciences)
Akkreditierung	Study programme is accredited (to be revised in 2027)

Studiengebühren	3.370 € pro Jahr
Bewerbungsgebühr	170 € einmalig
Anzahlung	500 € einmalig
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Einstiegsqualifikation

Postgraduierter Abschluss (oder höher) Postgraduate diploma (or higher) 1) Master’s degree in management science, economics and business, or comparable education; 2) Master’s degree in other social sciences, education sciences or comparable education, for person with at least two years of professional experience in management of enterprises and institutions; 3) Master’s degree in other natural sciences, engineering sciences or comparable education, for person with at least two years of professional experience in management of enterprises and institutions. Please also add your Bachelor’s degree diploma and its supplements Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Diplomas and transcripts issued outside EU must be legalized with legalization stamps or Apostille. Sie müssen die Originalnachweise über die Eingangsqualifikation mitnehmen, wenn Sie schließlich zur Universität gehen.

Gebietsanforderungen	Bewerbungen aus den folgenden Gebieten werden NICHT akzeptiert (basierend auf der Staatsbürgerschaft): Bangladesch, Irak, Jemen, Pakistan.

Sprachanforderungen

Englisch One of next variants, if you have no any of this certificates you can pass University or Baltic Center Exams: Applicants must prove their English language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests: LanguageCert International ESOL at least Level Communicator B2 (Written and Spoken exams); TOEFL IBT – at least score 72; IELTS – at least score 5.5; PTE General – at least level B2; FCE – at least level B; CPE – satisfactory pass; CAE – satisfactory pass. If your previous studies have been obtained in English but in the country where English is not native language, then you have to present an official letter from your previous educational institution (secondary school, etc.) where is stated that all your studies were in English (medium of instruction is English), and you have to pass interview where the University of Latvia will evaluate your language skills. If you don’t have any chance to take English test, University offers to take online Pearson test.

Sonstige Voraussetzungen

Mindestens 1 Referenz/en muss/müssen angegeben werden. Ein Motivationsschreiben muss Ihrer Bewerbung hinzugefügt werden. Successful pass of entrance examination where applicants will be invited to an interview via Skype. Applicants are obligated to upload: 1) A justification and framework (3-5 pages) for the chosen dissertation (no specific form defined); 2) Filled out Curriculum Vitae in Europass format.

Übersicht

To master research methodology, theoretical concepts, latest research methods in economics and business.
To develop independent original research in the field of economics and business, using state-of-the-art methods of analysis and data processing, obtaining scientifically original and verifiable results at the level of internationally quoted publications, thus demonstrating their competence in carrying out research work and introduction of innovations, presenting research results at conferences and seminars, being able to produce and publish scientific articles on the results of scientific research.
To develop critical, analytical thinking, creativity, leadership, ability to independently articulate research ideas, plan, structure and lead large-scale scientific projects also in an international context, conduct research / development tasks in companies, institutions and organizations that require extensive research knowledge and skills, ability to work in a team, working with professionals from different sectors.
To develop pedagogical skills to independently perform and conduct pedagogical work in higher education institutions.
To develop the ability to continuously improve one’ scientific qualification.

The study program is divided into three years, during which seminars, research colloquiums, doctoral students’ workshops and training activities take place. As well as doctoral students take part in conferences, write scientific publications and doctoral thesis.

Third study year is dedicated to complete dissertation. This is accompanied by doctoral colloquia. The defence of the dissertation takes place after fulfilment of all requirements and the achievement of all credit points.

Karrieremöglichkeiten

A PhD is a well-respected qualification that prepare a student for a range of careers – both within and outside academia. Many students do go on to careers in higher education, but these include administration and leadership positions as well.