Professional Bachelor level programme
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (PROGRAMMING)
Do you like solving problems, working in a team, and creating innovative solutions? Make it your profession!
Information technology (IT) is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, and the demand for qualified IT specialists continues to grow. By studying information technology, you will not only gain technical skills, but also the ability to analyse problems, work in a team, and manage projects, which are essential in today′s job market.
Language: English / Latvian
Degree to be achieved: Professional Bachelor Degree in Computer Science and Programming Engineer
Accreditation: Study programme is accredited until December 7, 2029.
What will you learn?
- Programming languages and data structures: You will learn various programming languages and how to use data structures to develop effective solutions.
- Database technologies and web programming: You will learn how to create and manage databases and develop web applications.
- System analysis and design: You will acquire the skills to analyse and design information systems that meet user needs.
- Software engineering and project management: You will learn methods for software development and project management, ensuring high quality and efficiency.
- Cybersecurity and artificial intelligence: You will gain knowledge about information system security and the application of artificial intelligence.
What will you do?
- Develop applications and information systems: You will carry out the entire system development cycle – from analysis to implementation.
- Manage IT projects: You will plan, organize, and manage IT projects, ensuring their successful implementation.
- Work in a team: Collaborate with other specialists to achieve common goals.
- Gain practical experience: Complete internships at companies, gaining real work experience.
Where will you be able to do your internship?
- In companies and organizations: You will do an internship in IT companies, gaining experience in real projects.
- In state and local government institutions: You will gain experience in public administration, working on various IT solutions.
- In non-governmental organizations: You will collaborate with NGOs, developing and implementing IT solutions.
Admission requirements
- A general secondary education diploma
- First level professional higher education for those entering the program at a later stage
- English level B2 or International English language certificate:
TOEFL iBT – 72+
TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) - 513+
IELTS - 5.5 - 6.0
TOEIC – 605+
FCE (First Certificate in English) – 160+
CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English) – 160+
CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) - 160+
Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage) – 160+
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A) – 59+
Cambridge English Linguaskill – 160+ Duolingo - 100+
Admission reguirements for foreign students are available HERE.
Study programme aims and objectives
Aims:
- to provide students with a set of knowledge, skills and competence in IT according to the 6th level of the framework defined in the Latvian education classification;
- train programming engineers for professional information technology industry, whose knowledge, skills and abilities meet the demands of modern labour market.
Objectives:
- ensure a process of study meeting the requirements of legislation, labour market and occupational qualifications, as well as the targeted access of students to higher education;
- to promote qualification development of the teaching staff in educational and scientific fields;
- to provide and develop research activities in the study programme;
- to provide and develop infrastructure and facilities under the study programme implementation needs;
- to develop international collaboration with related higher education institutions, enterprises and organizations.
Study courses
Industry professional specialization courses
- Data structures and algorithms
- Computer graphics and image processing basics
- Programming
- Software development technology
- Software engineering
- Project work
- Information systems design
- Mathematical logic
- Mobile applications development
- System modelling basics
- Information systems, safety and management
- WEB Programming
- WEB content management systems
- XML tehnologies
Theoretical basics of industry and information technology courses
- Computer systems organization and architecture
- Computer networks
- Database technologies
- Application software
- Artificial intelligence
- The operating systems
- Research project organization
- Programming
- Software development project management
- Study paper
- Probability theory and mathematical statistics
The mainstream study courses
- Higher mathematics
- Labour, the environment and civil protection
- IT industry legislation and standards
- Exchange of business information
- Business Communication and Professional Ethics
- Presentation skills
- Foreign languages in computer science
- Entrepreneurship basics
Learning outcomes of the study programme
Knowledge (knowledge and understanding):
- knows the programming principles, methods and regularities;
- manages information technology industry standards and terminology.
Skills (ability to apply knowledge, communication skills, general skills):
- is capable of developing information technology computer systems;
- is capable to build data conceptual model and physical model;
- is able to configure, develop, implement and maintain the environment and software;
- is able to conduct research activities on current events in the field of information technology;
- can discuss about topical issues concerning ICT providing arguments;
- is able to independently organise their work;
- is able to work in a team.
Competence (analysis, synthesis, evaluation):
- is able to acquire, analyse, evaluate and systematize information;
- can find solutions to the problems found in the organization′s computer systems and software.
Period of studies
Full time studies (4 years)
Lectures on working days, usually 09:00 - 15:50
Leading lecturers
Jurijs Radionovs, Director of the Information Technology Study Program
Specialist in economics and social sciences, administrator of computer systems and networks. 20 years of experience working in the IT industry (administration of computer systems and networks, IT project management, implementation, maintenance, and support of new software and technologies). Several years of experience in the development, implementation, management, improvement, and advancement of the "Information Technology" study program
Andrejs Liepiņš, Mg.Sc.Comp., Docent
Engineer qualification in computer systems, pedagogical specialization certificate, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCP, MCTS, MCITP, MCDBA certificates), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT certificate). Multiple awards from the Ministry of Education and Science and the Cabinet of Ministers. Experienced in the development and management of study programs, with several personally developed study courses.
Egmonts Treiguts, Mg. Phys., Docent
iOS developer, with several years of experience in implementing and improving the "Information Technology" study program. Experienced in leading courses on web technology programming and mobile application development for the iOS platform.
Patriks Morevs, Mg.Sc.Ing., Mg.Math., Docent
Mathematician, programmer, web developer, researcher. Extensive experience in managing and improving study courses in Information Technology, Mathematics, Web Design, and Computer Architecture. Participant in IT projects and author of various IT-related publications.
Maksims Žigunovs, Mg.Sc.Ing.,
Visiting Lecturer Lecturer in programming and mathematics, Unreal Engine engineer. Researcher specializing in the development of new technologies and software. Extensive experience in managing and improving study courses in Engineering Modeling, System Modeling and Simulation, and Information Systems Security. Programming skills include Pascal, Delphi, C/C++, Java, Java for Android devices, C#, F#, VB, HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, ASP.Net, Silverlight, Expression Blend, CorelDraw, ActionScript, MS Office [VBA, OLE], MATLAB, Mathcad, Wolfram Mathematica, Fortran, MPI, OpenMP, CUDA SDK, OpenACC, assembler, Unity, Unreal Engine. Author of scientific articles and publications. Currently pursuing doctoral studies.
Mārcis Pinnis, Dr. Sc. Comp., assistant professor
Researcher SIA Tilde. Main activities and responsibilities: research and development of new language technologies, participation in Europe-wide research projects, dissemination of research results. Mārcis has Master’s of Philosophy Degree in Computer Speech, Text and Internet Technology from St. Edmund’s College (Faculty of Computer Science and Technology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom and PhD in Computer Science (Dr.sc.comp.) from University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia. Title of PhD thesis: “Terminology Integration in Statistical Machine Translation”
