Professional Masters degree in Information Technology Turiba University, Latvia

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 Tur?ba University.