Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences - Socio-technical Systems Modelling - Professional master studies

Socio-technical Systems Modelling
Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
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Last updated on:2013-05-02
Type of study programmeProfessional master studies
DegreeProfessional Master in Sociotechnical Systems Modeling
Licence/accreditationwww.aiknc.lv/en/prog_view.php?id=5483
 
DurationFull-time studies – 1,5 years (3 semesters)
Study typeFull-time
Credit points60 (ECTS: 90)
Study languageEnglish (EN)
Study arrangementsInternational students follow the program in English in special groups formed for international students.
 
Study programme descriptionThe aim of the professional interdisciplinary master's study programme "Socio-technical Systems Modelling" is to offer up-to date master's level knowledge and skills in modelling that may be used to minimise the disproportion in the number between the social and engineering specialists in the national economy and to give an understanding of the human factor's role in engineering sciences.

Study Programme Contents:

Discrete-Event Systems Simulation Technologies and Tools;
Social Systems Simulation;
Research Methodology and Data Processing in SPSS Environment;
Introduction to Knowledge Management;
Communication and Social Interaction;
Business Process Modelling;
E-applications Design and Geoinformation Systems;
ICTE and Management Development;
Introduction to RFID Technologies;
Virtual and Augmented Reality Technologies and Tools;

Internship - 6 weeks in the first study year.

The main objective of the professional interdisciplinary master’s study programme “Sociotechnical
Systems Engineering” is to provide the graduates of the study programme with
interdisciplinary, mainly technological IKTE knowledge and skills as well as knowledge of the
human factor’s role in designing and exploitation of socio-technical systems; the skills that
may be used within the competence of their professional qualification in different spheres of
national economy.
Study programme linkwww.va.lv/en/node/462
RequirementsBachelor's degree or equally recognised higher education.
Entrance test for applicants without a professional degree in engineering or natural sciences, or an equally recognised education
Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
University
Cesu iela 4, Valmiera, LV-4201, Latvia
Phone:+371 64250853
E-mail:international@va.lv; infobiss@va.lv  www.va.lv/en