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Study programme "Logistics and Supply Chain Security"

Main attributes
Title Logistics and Supply Chain Security
Identification code CGH0
Education classification code 47840
Level and type Professional Master (Second Cycle) Studies
Higher education study field Transport Services
Head of the study field Ingūna Jurgelāne-Kaldava
Department responsible Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management
Head of the study programme Ingūna Jurgelāne-Kaldava
Professional classification code 1213 07
The type of study programme Full time
Language Latvian, English
Accreditation 25.10.2023 - 31.12.2024; Accreditation certificate No 2023/11-SPI
Variant 1
Volume (credit points) 60.0
Duration of studies (years) Full time studies - 1,0
Degree or/and qualification to be obtained Professional master degree in supply chain management / supply chain manager
Qualification level to be obtained The 7th level of European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and Latvian Qualifications Framework (LQF);
the 7th level of professional qualification
Programme prerequisites Professional bachelor degree in business logistics and professional qualification of logistics manager or
comparable education
Variant 2
Volume (credit points) 90.0
Duration of studies (years) Full time studies - 1,5
Degree or/and qualification to be obtained Professional master degree in supply chain management / supply chain manager
Qualification level to be obtained The 7th level of European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and Latvian Qualifications Framework (LQF);
the 7th level of professional qualification
Programme prerequisites Professional bachelor degree and/or first cycle professional higher education in commercial sciences and
administration, economics, law, engineering and technology, manufacturing and processing or construction
thematic areas or comparable education
Variant 3
Volume (credit points) 120.0
Duration of studies (years) Full time studies - 2,0
Degree or/and qualification to be obtained Professional master degree in supply chain management / supply chain manager
Qualification level to be obtained The 7th level of European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and Latvian Qualifications Framework (LQF);
the 7th level of professional qualification
Programme prerequisites Bachelor degree in natural sciences, engineering, environmental sciences, economics, management science
and administration or comparable education

Description
Abstract According to the demands of the global labour market, the study programme is designed to train senior
supply chain managers, department managers, and/or business managers. The study approach places the
most emphasis on enhancing professional and practical competencies based on scientific accomplishments,
theoretical knowledge, and industry-specific details. In order to improve the use of professional
terminology in the development of international business and successful collaboration with structures,
institutions, organizations, and enterprises of other countries, the study courses are implemented in English
while taking into account the specifics of the industry. The implementation of the learning process
involves university academic staff, industry representatives, and highly qualified practitioners of the field,
whose primary work and practical experience have evolved in companies and institutions in the field.
Aim The aim of the study programme is to increase students’ professional competence for employment in the
fields of logistics, supply chain management, and its security. It also aims to equip students with the
research skills necessary to prepare specialists who can guarantee high quality throughout all supply chain
processes as well as an understanding of the supply chain’s effects on the environment and responsible
management.
Tasks The tasks of the study programme are:
- to provide competitive education at international level in the fields of logistics and supply chain security
in line with the requirements of the master's level, profession standard qualification and international
standards;
- to provide students with comprehensive knowledge, to develop analytical thinking, to develop skills and
competences, as well as to promote practical work skills, preparing students for the labour market;
- to ensure the development and improvement of the content of the study program, the study process as
well as the scientific research work in accordance with international practice and the latest software,
scientific and technological discoveries and innovative methods;
- to stimulate students' interest in further professional development and improvement of academic
knowledge, to continue their studies at doctoral level, in-service training, as well as to develop interest in
research work and to promote the use of these skills;
- to encourage cooperation between students and academic staff in the field of scientific research, the
practical application of the results of the research both in the study process and in practice, and to
encourage international mobility and participation in local and international projects;
- to stimulate students' interest in social processes and to develop ethical and socially responsible
personalities.
Learning outcomes Study programme graduates are:
- able to determine the organization's supply chain management strategy depending on the specifics of the
activity;
- able to analyse the globalization and specialization trends of production, trade and transportation and
determine the main KPIs of the supply chain;
- able to organize supply chain management and control in accordance with the organization's strategy;
- able to improve the supply chain process, looking for possible solutions;
- able to identify and eliminate weak points in supply chain management processes;
- able to monitor the operation of the security risk management system of the established supply chain;
- able to work both individually and in a team, using his knowledge and skills, and is also able to take
responsibility for the results of his work and the decisions made;
- able to carry out independent research with scientific and practical value in the field of logistics and
supply chain security, to defend and present his / her opinion in a reasoned way.
Final/state examination procedure, The study programme concludes with the state examination, one part of which is defence of the master
assessment thesis. In their master theses and during the defence process, the students demonstrate their skills in:
- the identification, classification and analysis of academic, scientific and professional literature, data and
information sources, including sources in foreign languages;
- the solution of problems revealed in the process of analysis, as well as in drawing economically sound
conclusions;
- the usage and application of appropriate research methods and technical means to analytically evaluate
processes, economic performance, industry data, development prospects in the spheres of logistics and
supply chain security within an enterprise (organization) or the state;
- the development of a project based on arguments, calculations and practical experience for significant
and current problem solution in an enterprise (organization), or for the development of a particular sector;
- presenting research findings and defending their personal and professional point of view.
Description of the future employment The supply chain manager defines the organisation's overall supply chain management strategy, its
management and control, leads the team of employees involved in the supply chain, is responsible for
improving the processes of the entire supply chain (covering all processes in the supply chain, from the
extraction of raw materials and the production of final products to their distribution to the final consumer,
t.sk. including the use of information systems necessary for the coordination of these activities,
environmental protection, etc.), through innovation and technological innovation in the operation of the
supply chain. Graduates of the study programme will work in companies engaged in logistics, international
and domestic cargo or passenger transportation, wholesale, retail, production and provision of services, as
well as in state and municipal institutions whose activities are related to the transport and / or logistics
sector or provide for the management and organization of logistics services.
Special enrollment requirements English language proficiency equivalent to at least CEFR B2 level.
Opportunity to continue studies Doctoral studies.
Courses
No Code Name C.p. [1] C.p. [2] C.p. [3]
A Compulsory Study Courses 9.0 18.0 18.0
1 IV0540 Global Markets and Supply Chains 3.0 3.0 3.0
2 DE0654 Logistics Systems Management 3.0 3.0 3.0
3 IV0535 Customs and Security Processes in Supply Chains 3.0 3.0 3.0
4 IV0534 Global Markets and Supply Chains (study project) 3.0 3.0
5 IV0538 Methodology of Statistic Data Processing and Analysis 6.0 6.0
B Compulsory Elective Study Courses 9.0 30.0 30.0
B1 Field-Specific Study Courses 9.0 30.0 30.0
1 IV0539 Quality and Environmental Management 3.0 3.0 3.0
2 IV0536 Supply Chain Strategy Management 3.0 3.0 3.0
3 IV0541 Globalization and Integration Processes in the World Economy 3.0 3.0 3.0
4 IV0542 International Business 3.0 3.0 3.0
5 IV0530 Global Logistics and Transport 6.0 6.0 6.0
6 IV0537 International Business (study project) 3.0 3.0
7 IV0533 Management of International Transportation 6.0 6.0
8 IV0543 Management of International Transportation (study project) 3.0 3.0
9 IV0531 Business Logistics 3.0 3.0
C Free Elective Study Courses 3.0 3.0 3.0
D Practical Placement 9.0 9.0 39.0
1 IV0532 Internship 9.0 9.0 9.0
2 IV0529 Internship 30.0
E Final Examination 30.0 30.0 30.0
1 IV0528 Master Thesis 30.0 30.0 30.0
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