Study location	Latvia, Riga
Type	PhD, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	PhD (Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Economics and Business)

Tuition fee	€2,990 per year
Application fee	€200 one-time
Deposit	€500 one-time
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Entry qualification

Postgraduate diploma (or higher) PhD work proposal (approx. 10 pages) We require minimum score of 60% for the last obtained applicable education. Applicants must upload education documents in original language, as well as translations into English. Diplomas and transcripts issued outside EU must be legalized with a legalization stamp or Apostille. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Notarized with translation into English and apostilled diploma with annex (bachelor’s and master’s degrees)

Territory requirements	Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen.

Language requirements

English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+ TOEFL IBT – (72 points) TOEFL PBT – (513 points) TOEIC – (605 points) FCE (First Certificate in English) – (160 points) CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English) – (160 points) CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) – (160 points) Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage) – (160 points) Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A) – (51 points) Cambridge English Linguaskill – (160 points) Duolingo (100 points)

Other requirements	Curriculum Vitae; Applicants will be required to pass video online interview on Cisco Webex platform after the registration fee payment is received. After positive online interview, applicants’ education document copies will be submitted to the Academic Information Centre for verification. This procedure can take up to 4 weeks.

Overview

By studying in this study program, it is possible to improve one’s knowledge, determination, creativity and ability to analyze, developing new approaches to business management. The knowledge and skills acquired will significantly increase the value of the personal brand in the labor market and is an important prerequisite for receiving a competitive salary. A Doctor Degree in Management opens the door for you and your business in Europe, and significantly broadens your choice of career path in business, government, municipality or higher education institution.
The aim of the study program is to prepare doctors of science in management science, thus strengthening management science as a branch of science in Latvia. To prepare highly educated and professional specialists, making a significant contribution to the development of business and enterprises in Latvia and worldwide.

Programme structure

Within the framework of the study program, you will acquire the latest competencies in business management, a critical creative approach to decision making and the ability to seek new knowledge, the ability to find causation, and thus new ways to develop business, experience and knowledge in development and implementation of new study program, as well as competency of scientific research work, an approach of a new level of management, and original ideas for business development.

Career opportunities

Opportunity to apply for the position of a docent, associate professor or professor;
Senior manager in state and municipal institutions;
Author of international research;
Business owner and manager.