University Of Applied Sciences (EKA)
University Of Applied Sciences (EKA)

University Of Applied Sciences (EKA)

Pērnavas iela 62, Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1009, Latvia Riga, Latvia Visit web page

Circular economy and social entrepreneurship

Study detals

: Master's degree : Academic Master of Social Sciences in Management and Administration. : Full time : 24 Month

Requirements

Requirements

  • Social Science Bachelor degree or second level professional higher education in economics or management
  • Social Science Bachelor degree in other fields and at least 2 years experience in company or its department management
  • A copy of a passport;
  • If an enrolee has changed name or surname, it is required to provide a copy of the document confirming change of name or surname;
  • Notarized copy of general secondary education diploma + transcript of records;
  • Notarized copy of higher education diploma + transcript of records – for enrolees entering Master study programs;
  • Copy of International English language certificate (original must be shown upon arrival);


    TOEFL
     iBT – 72+

    TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) - 513+

    IELTS - 5.5 - 6.0

    TOEIC – 605+

    FCE (First Certificate in English) – 160+

    CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English) – 160+

    CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)  - 160+

    Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage) – 160+

    Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A) – 59+

    Cambridge English Linguaskill – 160+

    Duolingo - 100+
  • If you do not have abovementioned certificate, but your previous education was fully tought in English, please provide a copy of a letter from the educational institution which approves this fact.
  • Applicants for Master degree -  CV and motivation letter.

Additional information

Aims of the Study programme:

  • To provide students with a set of knowledge, skills and competences in the area of circular economy and social entrepreneurship in accordance with the 7th framework level of the Latvian educational classification.
  • Prepare competitive specialists and entrepreneurs for Latvian and international market in the area of circular economy and social entrepreneurship in order to attain sustainable development goals.

Learning outcomes of the Study programme:

Knowledge

  • Know and understand the main management, circular economy and social entrepreneurship theory, associated concepts and related notions and terms.
  • Know and understand the processes and consistencies of circular economy, social entrepreneurship and related fields.
  • Know and understand the latest trends and developments in circular economy, social entrepreneurship and related fields.

Skills

  • Able to provide arguments in discussing the aspects of management, circular economy and social entrepreneurship.
  • Able to correctly apply qualitative, quantitative methods, as well as a variety of tools (including digital) to evaluate information in terms of critical analysis and a variety of scientific and professional challenges of circular economy, social entrepreneurship and related fields 
  • Able to organize and carry out a study in the area of circular economy and social entrepreneurship in accordance with academic ethical principles.
  • Able to reflect in writing and orally present the tasks carried out or the results of research.

Competences

  • Able to independently formulate and critically analyze scientific and professional problems in the area of company management, circular economy, social entrepreneurship and related fields at national and individual level.
  • Able to generate ideas and solutions for sustainable development of business in accordance with ethical and social responsibility standards.