Qualifications Framework level

EQF level

European Qualifications Framework (EQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).

Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).


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LQF level

Latvian Qualifications Framework (LQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).

Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).

LQF covers stages of education starting from the basic education (level 1 – special basic education) to the highest education (level 8 – doctoral studies).


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Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are knowledge, skills and competences acquired during a certain period of learning.

In Latvia, learning outcomes are stipulated by state education standards and occupational standards (for the professional qualifications).

Learning outcomes of higher education are defined by higher education institutions.


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Programme requirements are to understand, compare and evaluate critically different educational paradigms and education management theories, thus developing the skills to identify, understand and analyze the regularities in education;
– to develop the understanding, knowledge of standards of professional ethics and the observation of it in practical work and personal life.

The aim of the professional master degree program Educational Management is to deepen students’ understanding and to enrich students’ theoretical knowledge on education management, on the necessary practical skills needed for the leader of the educational institutions, sports leader and the pedagogue- manager, to improve their practical skills and to develop the skills necessary for educational research and evaluation.

The task of the professional Master degree program Educational Management is to provide the opportunity for students:
– to understand, compare and evaluate critically different educational paradigms and education management theories, thus developing the skills to identify, understand and analyze the regularities in education,
– to acquire the professional competences necessary for the work of the education leader in accordance with the requirements of the education leader’s standard,
– to develop the skill to carry out research corresponding to scientific principles in education and education management sciences,
– to develop the understanding, knowledge of standards of professional ethics and the observation of it in practical work and personal life.

After the studies in the professional Master degree program Educational Management students will have acquired the theoretical knowledge and the leader’s skills in one of the subdivisions of the programme – management of educational institutions, sports management or the management of teachers’ professional development.

The acquired professional Master degree in educational management gives the graduate the right to continue his/her studies on doctoral level in educational management.

 

MANAGER / DIRECTOR / MANAGER (education)

Qualification acquisition requirements

Previous education
Higher education qualification of LQF level 6 (bachelor, professional bachelor or professional higher education qualification) in the same or compatible branch of science or professional field of higher education, as well as a certain professional experience laid down by higher education institution
Ways to acquire 
Qualifications can be acquired in the framework of education programs or in the evaluation and recognition of non-formal knowledge, skills and competences acquired (in vocational education LKI Levels 2-4).
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Formal (through education programmes)
ECTS credit points 
Snice 11.10.2022 60 credit points correspond to the study results acquired in full-time studies in one academic year in accordance with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).Since 11.10.2022

Till 11.10.2022 1 Latvian credit point corresponds to 1,5 ECTS credit point.
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72
Duration of study 
Duration of qualification in full-time studies
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1-2 years

Qualification document

Awarding body

Higher education institution:

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Qualifications Framework level

EQF level

European Qualifications Framework (EQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).

Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).


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LQF level

Latvian Qualifications Framework (LQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).

Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).

LQF covers stages of education starting from the basic education (level 1 – special basic education) to the highest education (level 8 – doctoral studies).


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Qualification field, stage and type

Thematic field (ISCED 2013)
International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) developed by UNESCO.
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Education (011)

Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)

Educational Science (0111)

Education
Stages of Latvian education system included in the LQF:
- basic education
- secondary education
- higher education
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Higher education

Qualification type
ITypes of Latvian education:
-General education
-Professional education
-Academic education
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Vocational

Full or partial

Full qualification

Other information

National Education Information System

National Database of Education Opportunities

Active qualification

Period for issuing qualification: 2013-2024

Last changes: 03.07.2023

Posted: 07.05.2016