Awarded academic degree: Master of Natural Science in Computer Information Systems
Complete study program volume CP (ECTS): 120 or 90
Possible forms of education and study languages:
- Full-time – 2 years / 1.5 years (latvian, english)
- Part-time – 2.5 years / 2 years (latvian, english)
- Distant – 2.5 years / 2 years (english)
120 CP (ECTS)
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Informatics, Mathematics, or Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Information and Communication Technologies with a mastered programme of at least 180 CP (ECTS)
First-cycle professional higher education or bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management Science, Logistics, Finance, Business and equivalent education, with at least 1 year of professional experience in the field of Information Technology, entrance exam
90 CP (ECTS)
First-cycle professional higher education or Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Informatics, Mathematics, or Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Information and Communication Technologies, if the bachelor’s degree was obtained in at least four years of study in the amount of 240 CP (ECTS)
! Admission with previous non-core education is considered on an individual basis after consultation with the programme director.
“This study programme opens a new opportunity for everyone, who deals or wants to deal with IT/IS solutions.Obtain new knowledge and new skills, become a sought-after specialist in IT/IS world-wide”
Director of the Programme
is curious and interested in IT projects, information systems, business intelligence, IT infrastructure
is open to new technologies and able to manage a lot of information
is able to think strategically and widely wide
has leadership and organizational skills
a sought-after specialist manager in IT/IS field, who can work in public and private sector as IT project manager, consultant, head of department, information systems integrator and promoter, business analyst
realise himself as qualified professional in field of system analysis, business processes, IT project management, business analytics,
understand, anticipate, follow and adopt new innovative IT/IS technologies for sorting out business problems to promote the enterprise combativeness and development
deal with complex tasks in virtual social, economic and cultural management environment,
make data-driven decisions in management proces
About the Programme
Master’s degree programme in Management Information Systems (MIS) cover both business and technology skills and is targeted on preparation of world-class specialists with deep knowledge in modern information and communication technology and utilization of technology in various contexts.Obtained knowledge and skills allows you to become a valuable link between developers of technology and users (community and business). The programme focuses on management of information systems, aspects of change management and use of technology During classes students are having lectures, practical assignments and case studies provided and supervised by best local and international professors and specialists. Joining the programme today allows you to get international experience provided by invited professors from University of Deusto (Spain), Tokyo University of Electro-Communications (Japan), University of Thessaly (Greece), etc. Upon successful completion of the study programme, you will be able to identify business problems, provide solutions on modern information and communication technologies base, manage and evaluate IT projects.
Moreover during your study you will have an ability to choose one of the following specialisations: IT Project Management, Digital Transformation or CyberSecurity Operations.
Blended mode
MIS + The study programme is provided in blended mode. See the details in the schedule below:
Study mode | Foreseen schedule (Day/Time) | Foreseen efforts (per week) |
Theoretical classes: Remote \ Synchronous mode | Tuesday-Thursday (18.15-21.30), | 2-4 classes (4-8 ac.h) |
Tutorials, practical classes, seminars, discussions, groupwork: Face-to-Face mode | Friday evenings (18.15-21.30) + Saturdays (8.45-15.45), weekly | 4-6 classes (8-12 ac.h) |
Independent individual or group studies | Within a semester | 20 ac.h in average |
*Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (subject to change, based on student’s request)
Tuition Fee
| Full time | Part time | Distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2 years | 2.5 years | 2.5 years |
| Tuition fee EUR/year | 4500 EUR | 4500 EUR | 2000 EUR |
| Tuition fee for applicants from 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇪🇪 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 and EEA, EUR/year | 2700 EUR | 2700 EUR | 2000 EUR |
Structure of the programme
Block A – Mandatory Courses
| Artificial Intelligence | 6 |
| Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation | 6 |
| Critical Thinking and Innovation | 6 |
| Data Mining | 6 |
| Information Systems and Technologies | 6 |
| Information Technology Audit | 3 |
| Modern Database Technologies | 9 |
| Research Methodology | 9 |
| Master Thesis | 30 |
Block B – Specialization Courses
| Business Process Modelling and Analysis | 6 |
| Financial Management | 6 |
| Information Systems Analysis & Design | 6 |
| Project and Requirements Management | 6 |
| Quality Models of Software and Information Systems (QM SIS) | 6 |
Block C – Elective Courses
| Subject of Free Choice | 4 |
Study programme is supported by:
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