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

Information Technologies (Programming)

Study detals

: Bachelor's degree : Professional Bachelor Degree in Computer Science and Programming Engineer : Full time : 48 Month

Requirements

Requirements

  • 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:

  • to provide students with a set of knowledge, skills and competence in IT according to the 6th level of the framework defined in the Latvian education classification;
  • train programming engineers for professional information technology industry, whose knowledge, skills and abilities meet the demands of modern labour market.


Objectives:

  • ensure a process of study meeting the requirements of legislation, labour market and occupational qualifications, as well as the targeted access of students to higher education;
  • to promote qualification development of the teaching staff in educational and scientific fields;
  • to provide and develop research activities in the study programme;
  • to provide and develop infrastructure and facilities under the study programme implementation needs;
  • to develop international collaboration with related higher education institutions, enterprises and organizations.

Knowledge (knowledge and understanding):

  • knows the programming principles, methods and regularities;
  • manages information technology industry standards and terminology.


Skills (ability to apply knowledge, communication skills, general skills):

  • is capable of developing information technology computer systems;
  • is capable to build data conceptual model and physical model;
  • is able to configure, develop, implement and maintain the environment and software;
  • is able to conduct research activities on current events in the field of information technology;
  • can discuss about topical issues concerning ICT providing arguments;
  • is able to independently organise their work;
  • is able to work in a team.


Competence (analysis, synthesis, evaluation):

  • is able to acquire, analyse, evaluate and systematize information;
  • can find solutions to the problems found in the organization′s computer systems and software.
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