Transport and Telecommunication Institute
Doctoral in Telematics and Logistics
Riga, Latvia
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English, Latvian
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Doctoral in Telematics and Logistics program offers advanced research opportunities in the fields of telematics and logistics. You'll engage with current challenges and solutions in these areas through a rigorous academic framework designed to enhance your understanding and expertise.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue a wide range of careers, including roles in research and development, technology consulting, supply chain management, and logistics analysis. Potential employers include private companies, government agencies, and academia.
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Introduction
The aim of the doctoral study programme is to prepare Doctors of Sciences, researchers and specialists of the highest qualification in the Telematics and Logistics sub-field, providing the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for the independent scientific research work and pedagogical work
Competences (learning outcomes) acquired as a result of studying at the doctoral programme:
- perform the independent critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation, be able to solve significant research or innovation tasks in Engineering and interdisciplinary fields;
- be able to propose independently a research idea, plan, structure and manage large-scale scientific projects in Engineering and interdisciplinary fields, including the international ones;
- be able to demonstrate comprehension and understanding of the most up-to-date Engineering theories and scientific knowledge, and be proficient in modern research methods and methodologies appropriate to the sciences;
- be able to analyse the results independently and draw appropriate conclusions from them;
- be able to plan the research independently, to manage the research or development tasks in organisations where extensive research knowledge and skills are required;
- be able to evaluate analytically and critically the research material, integrate theoretical knowledge into the research process, reveal the problems, generate and develop new ideas;
- be able to improve independently the own scientific qualifications;
- be able to communicate independently in writing, demonstrating comprehension of the existing knowledge and its application in practice, including the preparation and publication of internationally cited scientific articles and publications
- The degree of Doctor of Science is awarded for an independently developed and publicly defended doctoral thesis of great theoretical significance and a perspective of practical application, containing original results of scientific research and providing new insights in the sub-field of telematics and logistics.