European Business Studies
This programme has been designed to provide an insight into a broad range of business management issues, so that by the end of the programme you will have an understanding of key areas such as management, marketing, finance, law, cross-cultural communication with the focus on international market. You will have a wide choice of careers open to you in management, consulting, finance, marketing and human resources. The aim of our programme is to combine the academic knowledge with transferable skills in order to enhance employability or become an employer yourself.
| Professional degree awarded: |
Bachelor of European Business |
| Qualification awarded: |
Business Executive |
| Language of instruction: |
English |
| Form of study: |
Full time studies |
International opportunities: intensive language training in France; Internship abroad; one semester studies abroad (ERASMUS Programme); Double Degree opportunity (degree from RISEBA and a partner university); international qualifications from London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI); participation in International Projects.
RISEBA funded places (scholarships) are available.
Find out more information about discounts.
Programme director:
Iveta Ludviga
+371 67 600 687
iveta.ludviga@riseba.lv
Admission requirements:
Centralized examinations in Latvian language and English language (for Latvia nationals only).
English language level A, B or C is required; applicants with English language level D or lower must pass English language examination at RISEBA* or IELTS, or TOEFL certificate.
English language examination at RISEBA or IELTS, or TOEFL certificate (for all applicants).
Why RISEBA, why European Business Studies?
It is a unique business programme in Latvia delivered in English.
Study courses are taught by highly qualified Latvian and foreign faculty applying interactive approach
Our programme provides:
- a pathway for students who would like to develop core skills in fundamental business management;
- development of a wide range of practical professional skills and abilities critical for careers in Latvia and Europe;
- wide options for studies and internships abroad;
- a possibility to study one year in a partner university and an opportunity to receive two degrees (no extra charge);
- French as a second foreign language leading to ‘Diplôma Français Professionnel affaires’ which qualifies you to work in French-speaking countries and organisations;
- an opportunity to choose a third foreign language - Spanish;
- professional qualifications and Diplomas from London Chamber of Commerce and Industry which enhance your international employability;
- an opportunity to study alongside with international students from the foreign partner Universities;
- an individual approach to students;
- flexible study schedule and a flexible payment schedule;
- wide range of tuition discounts.
Bachelor degree from RISEBA qualifies you for Postgraduate studies at the best European Universities.
Programme content*
| Year 1 |
Year 2 |
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Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Principles and Practice of Management
Principles of Marketing
Social and Business Psychology
Quantitative Techniques: Applied Mathematics for Economists
Information Technologies in Business
Business Communications: Spoken English for Industry and Commerce; Business Correspondence in English
Personal development: Study Skills
French: Beginner and Elementary
Course Paper in Economics
Internship
Electives:
Presentation Skills for Business
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Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
European Union: Overview and Structure
Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
Quantitative Techniques: Statistics for Economists
Civil Law and Practical Legal Issues
Business Law
Marketing Research
Course Paper in Marketing Research
French: Intermediate I; Business Communication in French
Internship abroad
Electives:
Business and Office Administration
Culture and Civilisation: Cross Cultural Business Issues
English for Business for LCCI**
Spoken English English for Industry and Commerce for LCCI**
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| Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Strategic Management
Operations Management
Innovation Management and Creativity in Business
Corporate Finance and Financial Statements
Financial Markets and Investments
Logistics: Supply Chain Management
Management of Information Systems
International Business Law and EU Law
Managerial Economics
French: Intermediate II; Business Communication in French
Personal development: Employability skills
Electives:
European Political and Economic Development
International Marketing
Creating value in Business Negotiations
EU language: Spanish Elementary; Spanish Intermediate I
English for Business Advanced for LCCI**
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Project Management
Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
International Business and Management
Research Methodology and Design
Financial Management and Risk: Managing for Financial Value Creation Business
Ethics and Social Responsibility
Business Simulation "Intopia"
Internship
THESIS
Electives:
French Business and Culture Advanced
EU language: Spanish Intermediate II
English for Business Advanced for LCCI**
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* RISEBA reserve rights to make adjustments up to 20 % of the programme content
** Offered only to students studying with LCCI qualifications
Self assessment of study programme
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