Study location	Latvia, Riga
Academic field	Finance, banking, insurance (ISCED 343) Banking (JACS N310)
Type	Master, full-time
Nominal duration	1.5/2 years
Study language	English
Awards	MBA/ MFIN (Double degree qualifications in international finance and business administration)
Accreditation	28.03.2029.

Tuition fee	€8,124 per year
Application fee	€150 one-time
Deposit	€500 one-time
Registration fee	To be confirmed You need to choose an individual service package. Please contact the center curator or your agent and consult. You can also familiarize yourself with packages baltic.study/en/packages You become a part of student union and ambassador program automatically after you will get Base or Standard or VIP status. *Do not forget to ask discount

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Applicants must upload education documents in original language, as well as translations into English. Diplomas and transcripts issued outside EU must be legalized with a legalization stamp or Apostille. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. It is necessary to have notarized certified documents translated, legalized and apostilled.

Territory requirements	Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen.

Language requirements

English IELTS – (5.5 score) TOEFL IBT – (72 points) TOEFL PBT – (513 points) TOEIC – (605 points) FCE (First Certificate in English) – (160 points) CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English) – (160 points) CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) – (160 points) Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage) – (160 points) Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A) – (59 points) Cambridge English Linguaskill – (160 points)

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. CV Prepare yourself for an online interview. The interview will be scheduled after the invitation from the BA School of Business and Finance via email mentioned in the application form. Please be aware that the interview will be recorded for quality check purposes.

Overview

This is an superior dual degree masters program is conducted in collaboration with SBS Swiss Business School. Positioned as an interdisciplinary study program – it specializes in corporate finance and business management issues on a global context.
The Professional Master’s degree programme ”International Finance and Banking” was ranked 13 by EDUNIVERSAL Best masters ranking under section ”Corporate Finance”/Eastern Europe(2015/2016 academic year)

Upon successful completion, you will receive 2 degrees

Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Awarded by SBS Swiss Business School
Master of Finance (MFIN) – Awarded by BA School of Business and Finance

The dual degree program develops a global understanding of relevant finance trends as well as global business changes. By focusing on theoretical concepts and their practical applications, you will receive a cross-domain understanding on challenges, opportunities and winning strategies within a global context.

The program is based on Flex MBA principle. It follows a modular structure. Therefore, you will be able to easily combine work and studies. With an accent on application of theory in the modern business environment, we focus on delivering high value, applicable information, and leadership skills for your professional growth.

Learning goals and objectives

The main goal of the program is to prepare highly qualified professional specialists for the leading/managerial positions in the fields of international business and finance.

Program objectives

Develop general competencies and skills

To understand and critically assess data and actual trends o local and international financial and capital markets;
To understand and critically assess business processes in the company;
To be able to manage finance of the company in all-time-changing environment;
To be able to work individually and in local/international teams.
Develop specialized competencies:

To be able to manage company in accordance with defined goals;
To be able to manage finance of the company in order to enhance profitability and long-term development;
To be able to assess and eliminate financial and business risks;
To be able to apply financial instruments.