The aim of the Master study programme “Economics” is to provide students with an in-depth theoretical knowledge in compliance with the master’s level education and national standards for academic education, as well as develop research skills necessary for analysts of economic processes and industry specialists to resolve economic problems and take decisions in today’s changing economy.

The economic processes in the world and in Latvia are changing rapidly, affecting one another. The issues related to energy, food, ecology, and demography s are topical as they affect the development of national economy and people’s welfare. The field of study is intended to develop the skills necessary to meet these challenges at the economic, sectoral, regional levels, as well as at the level of enterprises and households.

Postgraduates are able to apply knowledge and skills in practice to address complex economic problems related to micro and macroeconomics, econometrics, environmental economics and marketing.