MasterProject Management
| Study location | Latvia, Riga |
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| Type | Postgraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | Master (Professional Master Degree in Project Management, Qualification “Project Manager”) |
| Course code | 207BJ |
| Accreditation | Study programme is accredited (to be revised in 2027) |
| Tuition fee | €2,900 per year NOTE! The tuition fees may change in 2024, please follow information regularly. |
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| Application fee | €170 one-time The application fee is 170.00 EUR. The application fee is non-refundable. Payment of the application fee and the diploma recognition fee should be paid only after the receipt of the invoice and must be paid BY the deadline of the invoice, if for any reason you have failed to pay the fees by the said deadline please contact the admission coordinator. |
| Deposit | €500 one-time A one-time payment for students coming from third countries outside the EU/EEA is to be paid in full together with the full-year tuition fee payable upon arrival. The deposit is intended for coverage of possible immigration expenses and paid back upon request after graduation. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent higher education in Economics, Management science or other Social sciences; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent higher education in the fields of related sciences: Mathematics, Computer science, Information technology or Engineering and acquired study course of Management sciences or Economics (2 credits); Bachelor’s degree or equivalent higher education in other branches of science and at least two years of work experience in the field of project management. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Latvian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. 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. More information available HERE You must take the original entry qualification documents with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English Applicants must prove their English language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests:
If your previous studies have been obtained in English but not in the country listed below, then you have to present an official letter from your previous educational institution (University, etc.) where is stated that all your studies were in English (medium of instruction is English), and you have to pass interview where the University of Latvia will evaluate your language skills. Applicants who have obtained previous education in English in one of the bellow listed countries do not need to provide separate language proficiency: |
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| Other requirements | The average grade in study courses must be 60% of the maximum. A CV must be submitted for evaluation of work experience. 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.
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