Riga Business School | Riga Technical University
Master of MERIT: Management of Smart, Resilient, and Interconnected Systems
Riga, Latvia
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Dec 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 16,000 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* spring semester
** fall semester | spring semester: first year is fully funded by the EU & second year costs 8,000 EUR
Shape the Future of Digital Leadership with MERIT
Offered by Riga Technical University (RTU), the MERIT Master’s program is a forward-thinking collaboration between Riga Business School and RTU’s Faculty of Computer Science, Information Technology and Energy. Designed for the innovators of tomorrow, this unique interdisciplinary program empowers students to thrive at the intersection of technology and business. Whether you’re launching a startup, leading digital transformation in established companies, or shaping future tech policies – MERIT gives you the tools to lead this change.
Through MERIT, you’ll gain hands-on knowledge from leading experts in AI, cybersecurity, digital healthcare, and e-services, while developing critical leadership and innovation skills.
A Pioneering Program for a Digital Future
Co-funded by the European Union’s Digital Europe program, this forward-thinking master’s degree is designed for the next generation of digital leaders. The two-year program responds to the growing need for professionals who can navigate complex technological landscapes while driving innovation and strategic growth.
Students gain a deep understanding of cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Cybersecurity (CS)—equipping them with the tools to lead in today’s fast-evolving digital world.
Unlike traditional MBA programs, this master’s program offers a unique combination of technical depth and strategic management. Graduates emerge ready to take on high-level roles like Chief Information Officer (CIO), where both business acumen and technological expertise are essential.
You’ll be prepared to:
- Lead and inspire IT and innovation teams
- Develop and implement forward-looking digital strategies
- Align technology investments with overall business goals
Shape the future of tech-driven leadership—start your journey today!
Students studying in this study program can apply for additional funding: MERIT RTU Mobility Scholarship – aimed to support students who achieve excellent academic results and first and second-year students completing the full curriculum to extend their knowledge and skills in Internet of Things technologies (one of the MERIT target areas). The application for Mobility Scholarship is via the application form on the school website from July 28 to September 29, 2025. The results of the award of scholarships are delivered individually for each applicant by 3 October, 2025.
Take the next step to advance your education and career with this FREE program today!
- If you start in January 2025, the entire master's program will be completely free
- If you start in September 2025, you will only have to pay for one year
- If you start in January 2026, you will have to pay for your final three semesters
- If you start in September 2026, you will have to pay full tuition
Core Courses
- Digital Strategy for Organizational Transformation
- Research Methods and Proposal Writing
- Basics of Labor Protection
- Cybersecurity Management Fundamentals
- Information Technology Governance
- Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence
- Decision Making and Probabilistic Reasoning
Elective Courses *
- Digital Platforms & Business Models (PA, PS, HC, NM)
- Data Spaces (PA, HC, NM)
- IT Quality Assurance (PA, PS, NM)
- Economic Analysis of Technological Change (PA, PS)
- Innovation Ecosystems’ Development and Management (PA, PS)
- Public e-Services (PA)
- Business Analytics (PS)
- Business Process Development and Management (PS)
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (HC)
- Software Automation in Healthcare (HC)
- Data Security and Protection in Health and Social Care (HC)
- Healthcare Data Processing and Management (HC)
- IT Systems’ Architectures and IoT (NM)
- Robotics and Process Automation (NM)
- Artificial Intelligence Driven Process Control Systems (NM)
This list of elective courses is meant to be illustrative. The course offerings are subject to change.


