European Business Studies
The programme prepares international business managers and potential leaders capable of working in international environment. Based in Latvia it ensures understanding of both, local and European-level business activity and provides a holistic view on modern business management practice. Being taught in English the programme equips students with the knowledge of at least two other European languages – French and Spanish. With strong international focus, the programme attracts high number of international students ensuring diverse international learning environment. The programme is EFMD Bachelor accredited which internationally recognises high academic quality and practical approach to study courses.
Degree |
Professional Bachelor degree in European Business and Qualification of Business Manager
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Accreditation |
Until 2027 |
Credit Points / ECTS |
160 CP / 240 ECTS |
Study form |
Full-time day studies |
Languages |
English as a language of instruction; |
Tuition fee per year |
5100 EUR (for citizens of EU, EEA, CIS countries, Georgia, Ukraine) 6000 EUR (other countries) |
Programme duration |
4 years |
Programme director
Inese Kukle
Phone: +371 25704982; Email: [email protected]
Study methods
Highly professional academic personnel, practically oriented study courses, excellent technical facilities, cooperation and joint projects with leading creative HEIs. Modern business fit syllabus – ensures, excellent employment prospects in Latvia and abroad. High-calibre local and international teaching staff.
Programme study courses
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
Personal Development, Presentation and Study Skills | Personal Development - Employability Skills | Personal Development – People Management |
Microeconomics | European Political and Economic Development | Human Resource Management |
Macroeconomics | Introduction to Law | Operations Management |
Fundamentals of Management | Company and International Business Law | Sales Management |
Principles of Marketing | Managerial Economics | Strategic Management |
Principles of Advertising and Graphic Design | Quantitative Methods/ Statistics 2 | Strategic Brand Management |
Business Psychology | Financial Accounting 1 | Logistics |
Quantitative methods: Applied Mathematics 1 | Financial Accounting 2 | Digital and Social Networks Marketing |
Quantitative methods: Applied Mathematics 2 | Cognitive Psychology | International Marketing |
Quantitative Methods: Statistics I |
Marketing Research | Management Accounting |
Information Technologies | Website Building and Analytic Tools | Investments and Financial Markets |
Social and Applied Ecology | Innovation and Creativity in Business | Corporate Finance |
Civil Protection | Management of Cross-cultural Interaction | Entrepreneurship and Start-up Acceleration |
Business English | Business English - BEC Exam (Cambridge advanced) | Academic writing |
General French | General French |
EU Language (French, Spanish, Latvian) |
Course Paper in Economics | Business Research Methods | Non-EU language (Russian, Chinese) |
Course Paper in Marketing Research | Course Paper in Management | |
Internship | Elective courses | |
Internship |
Year 4 |
Personal Development – Professional Growth |
Financial Management and Risks |
International banking and Financial Markets |
Project Management |
Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning |
Quantitative methods by using SPSS |
Business Negotiations |
Corporate and Public Relations Management |
Ethics and Social Responsibility |
Business Simulation |
Research Methodology and Design |
Elective |
Bachelor thesis |
Career opportunities
Having deep knowledge of business, international work experience and being fluent in a variety of languages make graduates highly employable both, in Latvia and abroad. Programme graduates work globally in managerial and leading positions in international companies, banks, consulting and auditing firms in the areas of finance, marketing management, sales, project and human resource management, etc., as well as establish their own businesses.
Self assessment reports of the Bachelor study programme European Business Studies
2018./19. LV
2018./19. ENG
2019./20. LV
2019./20. ENG
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Opportunities for Master’s studies
All business related programmes, i.e.:
- International Business
- International Finance
- Strategic Business Management
- Project Management
- Human Resource Management
- Health Management
- Sport Management
International opportunities
Mandatory international internship; Double degree opportunities with KEDGE Business School (France), OTH Regensburg (Germany), Wurzburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany), Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences (Finland); Exchange opportunities within Erasmus+ exchange programme with more than 130 global academic partners; International Language certification.
Find out more about Erasmus+ and apply here!
Find out more about double degree and application here!
RISEBA main campus: Meža str. 3, Riga, LV-1048, tel. +371 67500265, [email protected]