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Programme Fact File

Study direction:
Management, Administration and Real Estate Management
Master’s study programme
accredited until
Degree conferred / qualification obtained:
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Professional Qualification of a Manager of Businesses and Organisations (Institutions)
Language: Latvian
Credit points/ECTS: 80/120
Study location: Rīga
2 years
S
9.00–14.00
Places:
1 government subsidised
16 full fee
2550 EUR/year

The process of the study field`s new accreditation is at its final stage. International experts have evaluated the programme as 'Good'. The new accreditation term will be in effect right after the indicated term (as of 01.01.2022.).
The programme is currently implemented in Latvian. It has been submitted for and is currently undergoing an accreditation process to be implemented in English as well as for distance learning.

Learning environment and methods

Learning environment

Students will learn international human resources management, intercultural business relations, accounting for company managers, intellectual property law, financial management, European Union company law, international business strategies and management, international business project management, sustainable international marketing, European Union and Baltic business regulations, European Union economic policies and international competition law. Students will undergo two placements in companies, and the programme will conclude with defending a master's thesis.

Methods

The main study formats are lectures and practical classes, as well as independent work: students have to prepare reports, projects, as well as a master's thesis, which is the students' research work. Students will undergo a placement in order to obtain empirical material for research and get acquainted with different companies' and organisations' work. To conclude the studies, the placement will take the form of an experience exchange that will promote discussions on topical issues in the business environment.

Individual courses are held in English.

Location

RSU Main Building, 16 Dzirciema iela

Job opportunities after graduation

Graduates can work as managers at various levels in private national or international companies, as well as in public institutions and organisations. Graduates will also be equipped to set up and run their own companies. The programme’s graduates are in demand in the labour market. Our graduates work in the following organisations: Coca-Cola HBC Latvia Ltd, Latvijas Mobilais Telefons Ltd, LDz Cargo Ltd, Premium Media Ltd, Joint stock company Rietumu Banka, Ministry of Welfare of the Republic of Latvia, Joint stock company Latvenergo, Consumer Rights Protection Centre, Ernst & Young Baltic Ltd, Latvijas Banka and others.

What to study next

It is possible to continue studying in one of the following doctoral programmes at RSU.

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