Information Technology
Second-cycle (master’s) professional higher education study program
Information Technology
The professional master’s study program “Information Technology” provides comprehensive knowledge of the global IT world and its development, fostering the student’s professional growth. It offers in-depth insight into complex programming languages, innovations, software development, and the integration and automation of IT operations (DevOps).
This master’s study program is open to both those who already have education in the IT field and those who wish to change their professional area to information technology.
Students with prior education and experience in the IT field can study in the sub-program "Lead Programming Engineer" (duration 1.5 or 2 years), while those whose previous education is not related to IT but who want to retrain and build their career in the IT sector can study in the sub-program "Systems Analyst" (duration – 3 years).
The program offers a diverse range of study courses, such as “Design Thinking for Innovation,” “IT Systems Analysis,” “Modeling and Programming,” “IT Project Management,” “Cybersecurity,” “Game Development,” “Mobile Application Development,” and “Quality Management Systems in the IT Sector”.
The program prepares top-level lead programming engineers and systems analysts—professionals capable of advancing IT in the long term and promoting the export of IT specialists, which is the future of the IT field.
10 Reasons to Study a Master’s in Information Technology:
- Obtain the qualification of Lead Programming Engineer or Systems Analyst, opening career opportunities not only in the private but also in the public sector.
- Gain knowledge of IT on an international scale.
- Increase your competitiveness in the job market with a professional master’s degree in Information Technology (Prof. Mg.Sc.Ing.).
- Study without prior IT education.
- Research and solve challenges related to your organization or industry as part of your master’s thesis.
- Gain extensive professional contacts across various industries.
- Receive your personal coach and mentor.
- Individualized and modern study approach.
- Diverse theoretical content tailored to individual needs.
- Receive feedback from lecturers - industry professionals, during discussions.
The master’s study program “Information Technology” is licensed until September 14, 2029.
After completing the study program, students can continue to develop their skills and competencies in other master’s or doctoral study programs offered by Turība University.
Career opportunities
- Lead Software Engineer in organizations and companies
- Systems Analyst in organizations
- IT Project Manager
- Head of IT Department
Program content
Admission requirements
- 1.5 years in the Latvian language – in the sub-program “Lead Programming Engineer” (47484): First-cycle professional higher education (professional bachelor's degree) or equivalent professional higher education in Information Technology or a related scientific field, completed in full-time studies by finishing at least a four-year (240 ECTS) study program with the qualification of Programming Engineer.
- 1.5 years in English – in the sub-program “Lead Programming Engineer” (47484): First-cycle professional higher education (professional bachelor's degree) or equivalent professional higher education in Information Technology or a related scientific field, completed in full-time studies by finishing at least a four-year (240 ECTS credits) study program with the qualification of Programming Engineer. English language proficiency at least at B2 level.
- 2 years in Latvian – in the sub-program “Lead Programming Engineer” (47484): First-cycle academic higher education (academic bachelor's degree) in Information Technology or a related scientific field, completed in full-time studies by finishing at least a three-year (180 ECTS credits) study program.
- 2 years in English – in the sub-program “Lead Programming Engineer” (47484): First-cycle academic higher education (academic bachelor's degree) in Information Technology or a related scientific field, completed in full-time studies by finishing at least a three-year (180 ECTS credits) study program. English language proficiency at least at B2 level.
- 3 years in Latvian – in the sub-program “Systems Analyst” (47483): First-cycle academic or professional higher education (academic or professional bachelor's degree) in natural sciences or engineering, or an equivalent qualification; or first-cycle higher education in another scientific field or an equivalent qualification and at least two years of work experience in the fields of computer science and informatics, or electrical engineering, electronics, or information and communication technologies. Applicants without an entrance examination may be admitted only if they have prior education in the study field (IT or electrical engineering, electronics, information and communication technologies). Applicants with prior education in another field must pass an entrance examination in the form of an interview and prove at least two years of work experience in the relevant study field.
- 3 years in English – “Systems Analyst” (47483): First-cycle academic or professional higher education (academic or professional bachelor's degree) in natural sciences or engineering, or an equivalent qualification; or first-cycle higher education in another scientific field or an equivalent qualification and at least two years of work experience in the fields of computer science and informatics, or electrical engineering, electronics, or information and communication technologies. Applicants without an entrance examination may be admitted only if they have prior education in the study field (IT or electrical engineering, electronics, information and communication technologies). Applicants with prior education in another study field must pass an entrance examination in the form of an interview and demonstrate at least two years of work experience in the relevant study field. English language proficiency at least at B2 level.
Leading teaching staff
- CEO of Coddiwompling.
- Associate Professor at the Singapore Institute of Technology, where he is responsible for developing and delivering systems thinking and systems dynamics programs to students and industry leaders.
- Over 16 years of experience in developing IT strategy as a Chief Enterprise Architect.
- 25 years of experience in the IT field.
- Long-term experience as the Dean of the IT Faculty of Liepāja University, Program Director and implementation of IT Project Management study courses.
Visiting Associate Professor
Consultations are by individual appointment
- 20 years of experience in IT research, implementation and implementation of Erasmus+ projects at universities around the world.
Visiting assist. prof.
Consultations are by individual appointment
- Machine Learning and Intelligent Analytics
- 15 years in IT technologies with experience in artificial intelligence.
- Teaching data mining and evolutionary algorithms.
- Advising students on dissertations on data mining, machine learning, evolutionary algorithms and bioinformatics.
Director of the study program
Dean, Asoc. prof., Ph.D Jānis Pekša
Phone: +371 28610710
E-mail: janis.peksa@turiba.lv
Consultation hours:
Upon prior agreement
- 20+ years of experience in Information Technology (IT)
- LZA IT expert (IT licensing, IT accreditation, IT strategy development)
- IEEE standards, professional standards development
- IT seminars, IT consultations
- ERP systems (SAP ERP, MS Dynamics)
- Forecasting framework development, implementation and maintenance
- Development, implementation and maintenance of complex systems