Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Development Trends of Socio-economic Processes, Business Management and Economics
Course Code
DN_195
Branch of Science
Economics and Business
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Management Science; Marketing and Advertising
LQF
Level 8
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Santa Bormane
Structure Unit Manager
Dace Bandere
Structural Unit
Department of Doctoral Studies
Contacts
Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, dn@rsu.lv, +371 67409120
About Study Course
Objective
To create an in-depth understanding of the problems of modern socio-economic processes in the world, strengthening the promotion of scientific excellence and research at RSU and Latvia in business management and economics.
Preliminary Knowledge
Modern trends in microeconomics and macroeconomics; Master's level experience and acheivements in social sciences research.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Doctoral students at the doctoral level should know, understand, constructively, critically evaluate and apply the latest scientific theories and findings, manage research methodology and modern research methods in business management and economics.
Skills
1.Doctoral students are able to critically assess, differentiate, classified, synthesy, compare, are able to solve innovative research tasks in the field of business management and economics, independently identify, formulate and explain a scientifically unique research idea, plan, develop and implement national and transnational scientific projects.
Competences
1.Doctoral students independently develop a new, creative understanding of existing knowledge, create and justify new approaches, develop an original research - doctoral thesis, contributing to the expansion of knowledge in an interdisciplinary perspective, as well as take care of the application of this knowledge in business management and economics.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Literature review and analysis, preparation of presentations, preparation of discussion materials for seminars, individual project.
After the end of the study course, please fill in the study course evaluation questionnaire on the RSU student portal.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Round table discussion, where doctoral students present the results of their scientific and practical work on a topic of the study course.
To carry out a description and critical evaluation of the main scientific findings; to prepare an overview of the analysis performed; to show the results of the analysis in a presentation (Power Point format)
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2.
Examination |
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10 points
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Active participation in lectures, practical classes analysis, participation in argumentative and thematic discussions - 50%; development of scientific-practical studies - 50%. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Course introduction. The current problem of socio-economic processes.
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Auditorium
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Course introduction. The current problem of socio-economic processes.
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Lecture
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Off site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Economic evaluation of health promotion initiatives: cost-benefit analysis in Latvia
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Auditorium
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Economic evaluation of health promotion initiatives: cost-benefit analysis in Latvia
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social and environmental components of sustainable development, their interaction and influencing factors.
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Off site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social and environmental components of sustainable development, their interaction and influencing factors.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Practical work presentations of doctoral students (part 1). Discussion.
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Practical work presentations of doctoral students (part 1). Discussion.
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Off site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Guest lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Guest lecture
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Off site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Economic evaluation of new health technologies: Health Technology assessment (HTA) as support for decision-making
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Economic evaluation of new health technologies: Health Technology assessment (HTA) as support for decision-making
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Auditorium
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2
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Economic and governance components of sustainable development, their interaction and influencing factors.
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Off site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Economic and governance components of sustainable development, their interaction and influencing factors.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Practical work presentations of doctoral students (part 2). Discussion.
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Practical work presentations of doctoral students (part 2). Discussion.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Strategic Management. From Theory to Practice. 2nd Edition. Allen C. Amason and Andrew Ward, 2020, Routledge, -342 p.Suitable for English stream
2.
Circular Economy. Challenges and Opportunities for Ethical and Sustainable Business. 1st Edition. Eds.: Helen Kopnina and Kim Poldner, 2021, Routledge, -254 p.Suitable for English stream
3.
Praktiskais LEAN / Sandis Babris, Henrijs Kaļķis, Mārtiņš Pikšs, Vladislavs Sorokins. 2021, Rīga: Biznesa efektivitātes asociācija, -325. lpp (latviešu plūsmai)
4.
Creating Business and Corporate Strategy. An Integrated Strategic System. 1st Edition. Adyl Aliekperov, 2021, Routledge, -132 p.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Berke-Berga, A., Dovladbekova, I., Urbane, M. Analysis of Push and Pull Factors for Starting Business in Latvia. – European Studies, vol.8, no1, 2021, 148-160 p.Suitable for English stream
2.
Cekuls, A. The impact of remote work on team and risk management/ A. Cekuls. (Environmental Economics) // 2020th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference (SGEM 2020), Albena, Bulgaria. Conference Proceedings N 5.2. 2020, 587-594 p.Suitable for English stream
3.
Salkovska, J., et al. Four Conceptual Perspectives of Innovation Components. Published by Springer in the series of Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing (AISC), Vol.961, 2020, USA, 72-82 p.Suitable for English stream
4.
Kalkis, H., et al. Advances in Physical, Social & Occupational Ergonomics. USA: Springer, Cham, 2021, XVII, -521 p.Suitable for English stream
5.
Corporate Entrepreneurship and Family Business: Learning Across Disciplines, vol.58, issue 1. January 2021, 1-296 p. Journal of Management Studies special issueSuitable for English stream
6.
Muravska, T., Dyomkin, D. Proof positive? Testing the Universal Basic Income as a Post-Covid New Normal: The Cases of the Baltic and Canada, Journal Global Policy and Governance; 10(1):3-22, 2021. p. 3- 22.Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
1.
Health Policy and Planning, The journal of health policy and systems researchSuitable for English stream
2.
International institutions and Think Tanks. Building up resilience to cross-border health threats. Moving towards a European health Union, 2021, Think Tank, European ParliamentSuitable for English stream
3.
European Industrial Strategy. European CommissionSuitable for English stream
4.
Hedberg, A., Sipka, S. Building a Circular Economy: The Role of Information Transfer. The European Policy Centre (EPC), 2012Suitable for English stream