Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Social Sciences

Program Overview

The doctoral program in Agrarian and Regional Economics cultivates highly qualified scientists in economics, specializing in agrarian and regional economics. Students develop advanced theoretical knowledge, research methodologies, and management principles, culminating in a doctoral dissertation. Graduates are equipped for careers in national and international organizations, higher education, government agencies, and independent research, contributing to economic analysis and addressing pressing economic and international issues.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The doctoral study programme in Agrarian and Regional Economics aims to cultivate a new generation of highly qualified scientists in economics, particularly in the fields of agrarian economics and regional economics. Students in this program acquire advanced theoretical knowledge, research methodologies, and management principles, leading to the development and defense of a doctoral dissertation. The program emphasizes research and analysis of economic changes to address pressing economic and international issues. It covers theoretical foundations in international economics, global economics, macroeconomics, microeconomics, entrepreneurship, agricultural economics, regional economics, and related areas.

Careers:

Graduates of the doctoral program in Agrarian and Regional Economics are well-equipped for careers in national and international organizations, higher education institutions, government agencies, and as independent researchers. They contribute to projects of various scales both in Latvia and internationally.

Tuition fee per year: 4000 EUR (research costs, living costs are not included)