Information systems and technologies (digital management and sustainable development) University of Latvia Faculty of Life Sciences and Technologies (2+2)

Understanding the joint program

Information Systems and Technologies (Digital Management and Sustainable Development) joint education program is a field in the field of information technology, software development, system analysis, management of international ICT companies and ICT projects, Internet of Things ( Programming BI) equipment, developing e-commerce solutions, creating computer graphics design, providing sustainable development solutions for the future development of society, developing information technologies focusing on the sustainability of created software solutions, developing interdisciplinary software solutions, organizing digital management infrastructure , identification of information security problems, professional skills, covers a set of tools, methods, methods and methods of human activity.

Training of bachelors in the field of information systems and technologies (Digital management and sustainable development) is carried out in full-time education in the form of 2+2 (2 years in Uzbekistan and 2 years in Latvia). Training is organized on the basis of the credit-module system.

Academic profile

A joint degree program in Information Systems and Technology (Digital Governance and Sustainable Development) can typically include the study of a wide range of subjects related to information technology, digital governance and sustainable development:

• Fundamentals of information technology. Study the basic principles and concepts of information technology, including programming, databases, networking, and more.

• Digital control. Teaching information systems and technology in organizations, including methods and tools for strategic planning, project management and change management.

• Sustainable development. Study the principles of sustainable development and apply them to information technology and management.

• Business informatics. Study the relationship between information technology and business processes and optimize them to achieve business goals.

• Innovations in information technology. Study of new technologies and methods of development of information systems taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.

• Project activities. Practical application of acquired knowledge and skills within projects and case studies.

• Ethics and security in information technology. To study the ethical and legal aspects of the use of information technologies, as well as methods of ensuring information security.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this joint program can find employment in a variety of fields that require knowledge and skills in information technology and digital management. Below are possible jobs for graduates:

• IT companies: Work in companies that develop and implement information systems and technologies.

• Consulting firms: participation in projects for the development of digital management and information systems for clients.

• State organizations: working in state bodies dealing with digitization and sustainable development.

• Non-governmental organizations: participation in projects on digital development and sustainable development.

• Educational institutions: Educational or research work in the field of information systems and digital management.

Salary of graduates, depending on work experience, level of education, size and type of organization, on average, the salary level for specialists in the field of information technology and digital management can be up to 2500-3500 euros per month. Career opportunities for graduates include advancement to leadership positions, participation in major projects and program initiatives, and opportunities to work for large and prestigious companies or organizations.

A bachelor's degree entitles graduates to continue their studies at relevant master's degrees at universities in Latvia, Uzbekistan or other countries abroad.