Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management
The joint Norwegian-Latvian International Master Program in Innovation and Entrepreneurship was launched in 2003 as a continuation of a 6-year successful cooperation between Riga Technical University (Latvia) and Buskerud University College (Norway).
The program was developed taking into consideration the similar study program development in USA and experience of Norwegianpartners, which was adapted in compliance with the legislative requirements of EU.
The general aim of the study programme as of any other master study programme is to train highly qualified management specialists for both private and public sectors; the specialists who are competitive in the labour market and who are able to conduct research and carry out pedagogical work.
During the study process, the students acquire theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed for the efficient management of a company and its departments. Moreover, the students enhance their abilities to plan, predict and manage the rational activity of a company corresponding to the aims set, economic environment and situation in the labour market. Special attention is devoted to promoting innovative and creative thinking in order to ensure necessary competences for new product development.
Programme content
Mobilajam
The joint Norwegian-Latvian International Master Program in Innovation and Entrepreneurship was launched in 2003 as a continuation of a 6-year successful cooperation between Riga Technical University (Latvia) and Buskerud University College (Norway).
The program was developed taking into consideration the similar study program development in USA and experience of Norwegianpartners, which was adapted in compliance with the legislative requirements of EU.
The general aim of the study programme as of any other master study programme is to train highly qualified management specialists for both private and public sectors; the specialists who are competitive in the labour market and who are able to conduct research and carry out pedagogical work.
During the study process, the students acquire theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed for the efficient management of a company and its departments. Moreover, the students enhance their abilities to plan, predict and manage the rational activity of a company corresponding to the aims set, economic environment and situation in the labour market. Special attention is devoted to promoting innovative and creative thinking in order to ensure necessary competences for new product development.
Admission requirements
Programme content
Career options
Managers of the companies develop the strategy, mission, aims and objectives of a company taking into consideration interests of owners and society, control the performance, motivate staff and ensure communication with stakeholders; manage and control functional areas of the company: marketing, production and service organization, personnel management, finances, management information systems, logistics etc. Deputy managers plan, organize and manage company’s activities in one or several areas in the company and replace managers in their absence.
Managers / Deputy managers work at any company in any economic sector, as well as at institutions or organizations, which according to the Commercial Law are not considered companies, but perform on business principles.
Study options
It is possible to continue education to obtain a Doctoral degree.
