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Study Course Description

Doctoral Examination in Speciality

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
SBUEK_230
Branch of Science
-
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Business Management
LQF
Level 8
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts

Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv

About Study Course

Objective

Find out the trends of modern management science and related business management problems.

Preliminary Knowledge

Previous study courses in specialization have been completed, knowledge of problems related to the doctoral thesis.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Doctoral students are able to demonstrate their understanding of the most current theories in economics and management as well as strategic management conclusions, concepts of financial management and organizational efficiency management and their application to business models. Doctoral students can demonstrate their knowledge of theoretical guidelines and modern research methods related to the area of their doctoral thesis.

Skills

1.Doctoral students are able to independently assess the effectiveness of the use of different economic and management theories and research methods in a company/organization; they can critically evaluate results of a comparative analysis of different theories, create their own scientifically-based judgement, propose new theoretical and practical solutions and discuss scientific activities in the chosen area of studies.

Competences

1.Doctoral students are able to solve problems and conduct independent and critical analysis related to economics and business management science, that are applicable to a modern economic and business environment; to reasonably justify the use of the latest theories in economics and management as well as to apply an innovative approach in dealing with subject-related issues.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Analysis of literature and preparation for the final examination of doctoral studies.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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The acquired theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in the study areas included in the doctoral programme as well as knowledge of the subject matter of the doctoral thesis.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Dissertation)
PART-TIME
Part 1
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Dissertation)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Ansoff I.H., Kiplay D., Lewis A.O., Helm-Stevens R., Ansoff R. Implanting Strategic Management. Palgrave Macmillan, 2019 – 591p.

2.

Stoyanova.V., David J. Teece’s Dynamic Capabilities and Strategic Management: Organizing for Innovation and Growth. Routledge, 2017 – 80p.

3.

Ross S.A., Westerfield R.W., Jaffe J., Jordan B. Corporate Finance. McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 11th ed., 2016 – 980p.

Additional Reading

1.

Zinātniskā literatūra un avoti promocijas darba specializācijas virzienā.