Program Overview
This doctoral program in Engineering and Technology prepares researchers and specialists in Telematics and Logistics. It offers a comprehensive curriculum with mandatory and elective courses, providing theoretical and practical knowledge for independent scientific research and pedagogical work. Students benefit from research opportunities under experienced supervisors and access to modern research facilities. The program aims to develop highly qualified professionals capable of advancing knowledge and solving complex challenges in the field.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Awarded academic degree: Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Engineering and Technology
- Complete study program volume: 120 CP | 180 ECTS
- Possible forms of education and study languages:
- Full-time – 3 years (Latvian, English)
- Part-time – 4 years (Latvian, English)
- Enrolment requirements: Master’s Degree or Higher Professional Qualification, or the equivalent education
Objective:
- To prepare Doctors of Sciences, researchers, and specialists of the highest qualification in the Telematics and Logistics sub-field.
- To provide the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for independent scientific research work and pedagogical work.
Outline:
Mandatory study courses:
- Research and Legal Framework of PhD Activities
- Research Methodology
- Theory of Systems
- Modelling of Systems
- Multidimensional Statistical Analysis
- Organization of Research & Pedagogical Activities
Limited elective courses:
- Data Mining
- Operations Research
- Business Intelligence and Data Visualization
- Artificial Intelligence
- BigData
- Intelligent Transport Systems
- New Technologies in Telematics and Logistics
Elective courses:
- Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics
- Mathematics for data analytics
- Advanced Artificial Intelligence
- Information Systems and Technologies
Teaching:
- Students have the opportunity to choose one of the doctoral research topics, thus becoming involved in TTI research projects and gaining the opportunity to learn scientific work competencies under the guidance of the TTI researchers.
- Students can also propose their research topic, taking into account their research interests and the challenges and tasks of their current career.
- Research is carried out under the guidance of experienced scientific supervisors and faculty members who are experts with experience in large international projects.
| Tuition Fees and Payment Information | Details | |---|---| | Tuition Fee | Full time: 5000 EUR/year | | Tuition Fee | Part time: 4000 EUR/year | | Duration | Full time: 3 years | | Duration | Part time: 4 years |
