Management-of-Information-Systems

Management of Information Systems

Awarded academic degree: Master of Natural Science in Computer Information Systems

Complete study program volume: 80 CP | 120 ECTS / 60 CP | 90 ECTS

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)

Enrolment requirements: higher education, Bachelor of Engineering Science or Bachelor of Natural Sciences in Computer Science or Mathematics, or Bachelor of Social Sciences in Management Science or Economics, or higher professional education of the second level in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electronics, Logistics, Management Science and Economics.

Admission Rules

“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”

Mihail Savrasov
Professor, 
Dr. sc. ing.
Mihail Savrasov
Director of the Programme
For individuals, who…

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

Potential careers…

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

Wants to obtain...

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.

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 evenings per week as per schedule

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
(including exam sessions)

20 ac.h in average

*Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (subject to change, based on student’s request)

Tuition Fee

 Full timePart timeDistance learning
Duration2 years2.5 years2.5 years
Tuition fee EUR/year4500 EUR4500 EUR2000 EUR
Tuition fee for applicants from 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇪🇪 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 and EEA, EUR/year2700 EUR2700 EUR2000 EUR

Block A – Mandatory Courses

Title
CP
ECTS
Artificial Intelligence4.006.0
Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation4.006.0
Critical Thinking and Innovation4.006.0
Data Mining4.006.0
Information Systems and Technologies4.006.0
Information Technology Audit2.003.0
Modern Database Technologies6.009.0
Research Methodology6.009.0
Master Thesis20.0030.0

Block B – Specialization Courses

Title
CP
ECTS
Business Process Modelling and Analysis4.006.0
Financial Management4.006.0
Information Systems Analysis & Design4.006.0
Project and Requirements Management4.006.0
Quality Models of Software and Information Systems (QM SIS)4.006.0

Block C – Elective Courses

Title
CP
ECTS
Subject of Free Choice 4 6.0

Study programme is supported by:

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Alumni testimonials

Mikhail-Glukhachev-Alumni
Well-structured information and new professional skills
"Being IT professional for quite a long time, with MIS program I got a chance to structure and review my already existing skills from theoretical perspective, as well as to gain new professional skills that I already planned to get."
Mikhail Glukhachev, 
Ontarget Labs, Test manager.
Alumni Aleksandr Avdeikin
Theoretical background
"Having big practical experience, I have had a lack of theoretical background in IT/IS. MIS gave me possibility to manage better my company resources and research activities."
Aleksandr Avdeikin, 
Trialto Latvia Ltd., R&D and IT department manager
Alumni Katerina Alfimova
A chance to start in IT
"MIS gave me a chance to start my career in IT after receiving first education in none-IT area. I have used it.."
Katerina Alfimova, 
Idea Port Riga, Project Manager, Business analyst, UX specialist
Alumni Alisa Serjogina
New knowledge and skills in data management field
"Thanks to MIS programme I got new knowledge and skills in data management field. Also I am grateful for receiving the set of courses as Big Data, Data Mining and Artificial Intelligence. All of them made me a valuable employee in the market."
Alisa Serjogina, 
Head of Support Department, X InfoTech Ltd.

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