Master's in Creative Industries and Growth Management

Riga Technical University is a leading university in the Baltic states and is known for its strong research and teaching programs. The university has over 100 research laboratories and centers, and its research has been funded by the European Union, the Latvian government, and private companies. RTU is also a popular choice for international students. It offers a number of scholarships and financial aid programs to help students from other countries study at the university.

The aim of the study programme “Creative Industry and Growth Management” is to train strategically-minded and creative change implementing leaders, capable to lead growth processes and to value and apply diversity. The study programme implemented by the LAC and RTU is based on three main themes – “Creative Industries”, “Business”, “Growth Management”, while in the optional part two main themes are offered – “Basics of Business” and “Art Discourse”, as well as a combination of these study courses “Art and Business”, one of which shall be studied, depending on the previous Bachelor’s degree. The study programme plan is designed so that the student achieves the following results and qualities on a personal, corporate and global level: Ability to independently formulate and critically analyze the processes and challenges of cultural and creative industries at the global and local level under the leadership of different types of organizations, to justify and communicate decisions relevant to growth and to implement changes in various fields and sectors. Ability to interdisciplinary integrate theories and methods of arts, humanities and social sciences, to contribute to the creation of new knowledge, to evaluate the impact of his/ her research and professional activities. Ability to identify opportunities for formal and informal cooperation, make full use of and develop them in creative industries’ ecosystems, form and lead interdisciplinary teams, creative industries organizations, promote the growth of those involved in cooperation. The programme will provide students with a set of knowledge and competencies that will develop growth thinking on a personal, organizational and global level, promoting an understanding of the potential of creative industries and the importance of cultural values in a changing global economy. Admission requirements Read more Programme content Read more