Study programme management and contacts

Programme director – asoc. prof. Dr. math. Gaļina Hiļķeviča (email: galinah@venta.lv);


Study programme parameters

Study field Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Management, and Computer Science
Accreditation till 26.10.2029.
Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification 43484
Study programme cycle and level

First cycle study programme, LQF and EQF level 6
Type of final examination Bachelor's thesis
Degree to be obtained Academic Bachelor's degree of Natural Sciences in Computer Science
Study type and form Full time studies
Duration of implementation (years) 3 years
Language of implementation Latvian
Study programme (CP) 180 CP / ECTS
Admission requirements General secondary education or vocational secondary education (Qualification level 3 according to the Vocational Education Law of the Republic of Latvia)


Aim of the study programme

To prepare highly skilled computer science specialists with profound knowledge in computer science, higher mathematics, and engineering fundamentals that would enable them to adapt independently to professional activities in the changing labour market conditions, as well as to prepare students for further studies in higher level professional programs and Master's courses, scientific activities, and further  self-education.

Objectives of the study programme

  • to provide students with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge in computer science;
  • accustom the students to learning independently and creatively, as well as to evaluating and applying the new achievements of the computer science sector;
  • develop the scientific analysis capacities of the students, ability to solve problems on their own;
  • encourage their involvement in solving practical and scientific problems;
  • create motivation and promote meeting the students continuing education needs, including motivation to continue learning in both professional and academic Master's and Doctor’s programmes;
  • ensure that the study process is staffed with a qualified teaching staff, and training complies with up-to-date requirements;
  • ensure that the students have circumstances and an environment that promotes creative study processes.

Study programme learning outcomes

Expected result: specialists in computer science with an academic Bachelor of Science degree and knowledge, skills and competencies corresponding to level 6 of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) have been prepared.

Knowledge:

  • Able to demonstrate  comprehensive knowledge of facts, theories, and relationships required for personal development and growth, civic engagement, social integration and continuation of education;
  • Able to understand in detail and demonstrate complex knowledge of specific facts, principles,  processes and concepts in computer science in standard and nonstandard situations;
  • Knows technologies and  methods used to perform study or work tasks in the profession;
Skills:
  • Able to plan and organise work, use various methods, technologies, software  development tools and environments to perform tasks  and solve problems;
  • Able to find, evaluate and  creatively use information to perform academic or professional tasks and to solve problems;
  • Able to work, learn and develop independently to adapt to the professional environment in varying labour market conditions.

Competencies:

  • Motivated to develop his/her career, continue education and life-lond learning in knowledge-based, democratic, multilingual, and multicultural societies in Europe and in the world;
  • Able to plan and perform  academic or professional tasks alone, by working in a team or managing the team, describe, present, and explain the results of the work in a well-reasoned manner;
  • Able to take responsibility for the quality and quantity of academic and professional  performance.


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