Business Informatics
(Master Degree Program)
course overview
The study program “Business Informatics “ is an interdisciplinary program that has been implemented since 2010/2011. study year. The program is developed and implemented in cooperation with the University of Buffalo (USA) and International Business Machines Corporation (IBM).
There are three types of courses: ICT courses (for example, Advanced Data Technologies), Business courses (for example, Business Ethics) and integrated courses (for example, Business Process Management and Engineering). Each course has clearly defined learning outcomes and evaluation mechanisms. Various business and ICT issues are integrated in the program at the level of the program and at the level of individual courses.
Local and international students study together in the program. The enrolment to the program occurs in summer and in winter. In winter it is possible to apply for part time studies. Students of the summer intake have Master Paper as a separate semester in their study plan to facilitate their mobility. Winter intake students can develop their Master Paper more gradually.
The aim of the Business Informatics study program is to prepare professionals with expertise in systems thinking and engineering sciences who are able to use, choose, develop, and acquire ICT solutions that enable enterprise development; who are able to design intra- and inter-organizational information systems and are capable of participating in corresponding interdisciplinary and international projects.
Why take this course?
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What will you experience
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Degree awarded
Master Degree of Engineering Science in Business Informatics
Academic volume
80 CP / 120 ECTS
Duration
2 years
Intake
Autumn/Spring
Study language
English
Study Mode
Full-Time
degree Delivery
Face-to-Face
Career options
Graduates of Business Informatics work for IT companies, public and private institutions using advanced ICT solutions, and consulting firms. They are qualified to fill the positions of Business Architect; Information Architect; Information Systems Architect; Information Engineer; Information Systems Engineer; Systems Analyst and Designer; Business Process Analyst, Engineer, and Manager; Business Analyst, Risk Manager, Requirements Engineer; Chief Information Officer; IS Manager; Business and IT Consultant, and the like.
Job Role examples include
- Marketing Manager
- Project Manager
- Marketing Executive
- Business Advisor
- Supply Chain Manager
- Social Media Specialist
- Strategic Management
- Financial Analyst
Study progression
Opportunity to continue Doctoral studies in Latvia:
* Riga Technical University „Computer Systems”
* Riga Technical University „Information Technology” (direction-Management Information Technology)
* Riga Technical University „Environmental Science”
* Riga Technical University „E-studies Technology and Management”
* University of Liepaja „E-studies Technology and Management”
* Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences „Socio-technical Systems Modelling”
Language Requirements
IELTS
Minimum overall grade of 5.5
TOFEL iBT
Minimum 72
TOFEL paper-based
Minimum 532
TOEIC
Minimum 780
Cambridge exam
FCE
Pearson PTE
Minimum 59
Duolingo
Minimum 95
* https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants
**TOFEL institutional code for Riga Technical University is 8498
Entry Requirements
1. Secondary (High) School Graduation Certificate and Transcript with good results, particularly in mathematics and/or physics. Education documents must be accompanied by English translations of all certificates and transcripts along with approval of the documents authenticity;
2. If English is not your native language, all international students are required to provide a proof of English language knowledge. Preferably you should submit one of the following certificates with a minimum scores of:
If none of the above applies, but your studies at secondary school were in English Language, provide a confirmation letter from your school, unless it states on your secondary school certificate that medium of instructions were in English Language. In case of any doubts, RTU reserves the rights to ask for an official language certificate as listed above.
3. Students applying for master programmes will be asked to record a video interview.
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