Economics and Business
The survival of today's economy requires effective business management. Ventspils University of Applied Sciences together with RTU Rēzekne (prev.– Rezekne Academy of Technologies) and Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences has developed a joint doctoral program that provides international knowledge on the most important aspects of economics and provides for the development of related research and data analysis.
The goals of the program are to prepare doctors of science in management science and highly qualified specialists and researchers, thus strengthening management science as a branch of science in Latvia and making a significant contribution to the development of business and enterprises.
Doctoral studies include the preparation of doctoral theses, monographs, textbooks and resources, as well as scientific publications; discussion of doctoral research results, incl. approbation of results: publications and presentations at conferences and seminars; preparation and defense of doctoral dissertations; promotion of scientific research results in international conferences and seminars, as well as in popular scientific publications.
Briefly about the program
DEGREE TO BE OBTAINED: Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Social Sciences
DURATION OF STUDIES: 3 years
FORM OF STUDIES: Full-time attendance
LANGUAGE OF STUDY: Latvian, English
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Professional or academic Master’s degree in Social Sciences or an equivalent higher education qualification. A detailed application for the Doctoral thesis. English at B2 level.
STATE FUNDED PLACES*: HERE
FEE PAYING PLACES: 3
STUDY FEE: HERE
*State-funded study places are open to all citizens of the Republic of Latvia, EU, EEA and Schengen area countries.
Programme structure:
Study courses
- Qualitative research methods
- Quantitative research methods
- Business and economic trends
- Competence assessment
- Doctoral examination
- Scientific Writing
- Science Communication
- Latvian Language (for foreign doctoral students)
Development of the doctoral thesis
- The development of the doctoral thesis is carried out under the guidance of scientific supervisors
Defended doctoral theses
| Name, surname | Doctoral thesis | University | Field of Science | Scientific leader, consultant | Defense year and promotion board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inta Kotāne | Apstrādes rūpniecības mazo un vidējo uzņēmumu snieguma novērtēšana Latvijā (Performance Evaluation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in the Manufacturing Industry in Latvia) | RTA | Social Sciences | Prof. Dr. oec. Iveta Mietule | 2023., LBTU promotion board |
| Ieva Zaumane | Uzņēmuma iekšējās komunikācijas funkcijas stratēģiskā vadība (Strategic Management of Internal Communication Function in Enterprise) | ViA | Social Sciences | Prof. Dr. oec. Maira Leščevica | 2023., RTA, VeA and ViA promotion board |
| Santa Lemša | Augstākās analītikas ieviešanas izaicinājumi Latvijas organizācijās" (Challenges of Advanced Analytics Adoption in the Organizations of Latvia) | ViA | Social Sciences | Prof. Dr. oec. Sarmīte Rozentāle | 2023., RTA, VeA and ViA promotion board |
| Artūrs Kokars | Valsts atbalsts aviācijai (State Aid for Aviation of Latvia) | VeA | Social Sciences | Prof. Dr. phys. Sergejs Hiļkevičs | 2024., RTA, VeA and ViA promotion board |
| Valentīna Semakina | Ekonomiskā prognozēšana uz DSGE modeļu pamata (Economic forecasting based on DSGE models) | VeA | Social Sciences | Prof. Dr. phys. Sergejs Hiļkevičs | 2024., RTA, VeA and ViA promotion board |
| Diāna Līduma | Komandas darbs ražošanas uzņēmumos Latvijā (Teamwork in manufacturing companies in Latvia) | VeA | Social Sciences | Dr. sc. administr. Inese Lūsēna-Ezera | 2024., RTA, VeA and ViA promotion board |
Scholarships and opportunities for reduced study fees
Admission requirements
