B.Sc.European Business studies
| Study location | Latvia, Riga |
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| Academic field | Business and administration (ISCED 34) European business studies (JACS N110) |
| Type | Bachelor, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years (250 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | B.Sc. (Professional Bachelor degree in European Business and Qualification of Business Executive) |
| Course code | BEB1_17SRPDA |
| Accreditation | Accredited: until 14 October 2027 |
| Tuition fee | €6,000 per year |
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| Application fee | €200 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 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 | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Russian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS score 6.0+, TOEFL 78 + |
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| Other requirements | 1. Entrance examination in English language (only for those who applied to study in English); 2. RISEBA Admissions Test. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Additional opportunity to aquire international qualifications from London Chamber of Industry and Commerce (LCCI). 730 EUR per year. |
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Overview
The Programme European Business Studies at RISEBA, the pioneer in the Baltics, was designed in response to extensive globalisation trends and Latvia integration in Europe. Boosting the gateway to international careers for young managers RISEBA takes a special pride in EBS graduates’ unrivalled network continuously advancing in their ambitious careers and reaching corporate top positions in an array of leading companies locally and abroad.
With its strong international insight the EBS programme challenges students from the first day of studies exposing them to an overwhelmingly international setting. Studies entirely in English, mixed groups of local and overseas students, international projects, events and competitions create an ideal inter-cultural, highly motivating and competitive learning environment. Fundamental business backgrounds enhanced by the fascinating linguistic opportunities to learn Latvian, Russian, English, French and even Spanish create an added value to ensure EBS students’ success in exchange programmes internships abroad, international research projects.
European Foundation for Management (EFMD) akreditāciju EPAS Eduniversal Ranking 2015
European Business Studies is among the best Bachelor programmes, awarded from EFMD (The Management Development Network) with EPAS accreditation.
RISEBA became the first and only Baltic Higher Education Institution, that received the second prestigious EPAS accreditation of European Foundation for Management (EFMD). This accreditation has been awarded for three years to professional undergraduate programme „European Business” and professional postgraduate programme “International Business”.
European Business Studies is among the best study programmes in Eduniversal Ranking 2015
Programme structure
Year 1
Business Communications: Spoken English for Industry and Commerce; Business Correspondence in English
French: Beginner and Elementary
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Principles and Practice of Management
Principles of Marketing
Applied Mathematics for Economists
Information Technologies in Business
Personal development
Course Paper in Economics
Year 2
Business Communications: Spoken English for Industry and Commerce; Business Correspondence in English; Business Administration
French: Intermediate I; Business Communication in French
Social and Business Psychology
Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
European Union
Human Resource Management
Entrepreneurship
Quantitative Techniques: Statistics for Economists
Civil Law and Practical Legal Issues
Business Law
Marketing Research
Course Paper in Marketing Research
Cross Cultural Business Issues
Internship abroad (France)
Additional: LCCI exam: Business Administration
Year 3
Strategic Management
Operations Management
Innovation 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
European Political and Economic Development
Integrated Marketing Communications
Electives:
Business Negotiations
EU language: Spanish Elementary, Intermediate
Spoken English for Industry and Commerce for LCCI Level 3
Additional: LCCI Level 4: English for Business
LCCI exams
Year 4
Project Management
Leadership and Organizational Behavior
International Business and Management
Research Methodology and Design
Financial Management and Risk
Ethics and Social Responsibility
Business Simulation “Intopia”
Internship
THESIS
Electives:
EU language: Spanish Intermediate
LCCI Level 4: English for Business
LCCI exams
Career opportunities
Language of instructions-ENGLISH
Top-rank international accreditation from EPAS, EFMD.
Modern business fit syllabus – ensures excellent employment prospects in Latvia and abroad
High-calibre local and international teaching staff
Double degree opportunity- France, Finland, Sweden (no additional fee).
Wide International opportunities- student exchange programmes(ERASMUS).
Extensive business communication in English – leads to International Qualifications from LCCI (up to C2 level) and Cambridge (BEC B2-C1)
Intensive 4-year course of French- leads to “Diplôma Français Professionnel affairs”
Wide language and professional internship opportunities: France, Latvia, UK, USA
Variety of elective courses, e.g. Spanish, Latvian, Russian, Negotiations
International environment- students from different countries and cultures.
Small and friendly groups, interactive and personalised approach.
International projects, research, contests, conferences, simulation games etc.
Excellent research opportunities: industry demand – based and CFA initiative, read more about CFA (www.cfainstitute.org/)
Key programme strengths
Excellent reputation in the industry
Highly professional academic personnel
Practically oriented study courses
Excellent technical facilities
Cooperation and joint projects with leading creative HEIs
Powerful and extensive alumni network
International qualifications
The degree is enhanced by the internationally recognised qualifications from the London Chamber of Industry and Commerce (LCCI) and the Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de Paris (CCIP). Prestigious international diplomas, CI and C2 professional qualifications obtained during their studies ensure EBS students’ strong competitive advantage, guaranteed further international education and employability, recognition and fast career growth.
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.