M.Sc.European Studies and Economic Diplomacy
| Study location | Latvia, Riga |
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| Type | Master, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | M.Sc. (Master of Social sciences in Economics) |
| Course code | 207BM |
| Accreditation | Study programme is accredited (to be revised in 2027) |
| Tuition fee | €2,990 per year |
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| Application fee | €170 one-time |
| Deposit | €500 one-time |
| Registration fee | To be confirmed You need to choose an individual service package. Please contact the center curator or your agent and consult. You become a part of student union and ambassador program automatically after you will get Base or Standard or VIP status. *Do not forget to ask discount |
| Entry qualification | Postgraduate diploma (or higher) Academic or professional Bachelor`s degree in economics or management science. Academic or professional Bachelor`s degree in other Social Sciences or Natural Sciences or Humanities and considerable work experience in the economic industry that includes appropriate preliminary knowledge. The entry qualification documents are accepted in any languages (issued in or officially translated along with verified copies) You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Please provide bachelor’s diploma (for master studies) or master’s diploma (for doctoral studies) in the original language. If the diploma is not issued in English, a certified translation should be provided. The document must be legalised/apostilled |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English LanguageCert International ESOL at least Level Communicator B2 (Written and Spoken exams); |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. The applicant is required to submit a CV and Motivation letter. The average grade in study courses must be 60% of the maximum. As a part of the admission process applicants will be asked to participate in an online interview. |
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Overview
In the study program, the economic activities of organizations are studied and analyzed and new and innovative development strategies are proposed, the financial evaluation of project alternative solutions is carried out using various evaluation methods, the value analysis of project alternative solutions is carried out, the project environment analysis is carried out, the necessary infrastructure for the project is created, justified project proposals are formulated and project tasks, analyzed the structure of the organization and adapted it to the needs of project and program management, ensured the successful progress and coordination of the project management process, developed and maintained the specific documentation necessary for project management throughout the course of project development and implementation.
In order to obtain a professional qualification and a professional master’s degree in project management, the student must pass all the course tests required in the study program and defend two internship reports, as well as the final exam – the development and defense of a master’s thesis.
Study period and classes time
The full–time degree programme covers two academic years. Classes are 2-4 days per week: in the evenings of working days from 6.15 pm till 9.30 pm and on Saturdays from 8.30 am till 20.05 pm
Programme structure
The program covers issues of economically effective project management, such as theoretical aspects of project management (project phases, life cycle, project organization), project management processes, risk management, project quality management, social and legal aspects of project management, program and project portfolio management, project and finance
Career opportunities
You can work in organizations of various sizes, both private and public. You will gain transferable skills that will allow you to easily change industries according to your preferences. The professional qualification of a project manager will be an additional benefit to obtaining an academic degree. You can continue your academic education and also apply for PhD studies.