Business Management

Professional master’s programme 120 ECTS (2.5 year study)

This master’s programme provides students with a strategic perspective on company management, in-depth knowledge, skills and abilities in business, economic and management issues.

Accredited: until 14 October 2027

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General information

  • Beginning:
    From February 1, From September 1
  • Duration:
    2.5 years
  • Type:
    Distance learning
  • Language:
    Latvian
  • Credit points:
    120 ECTS (2.5 year study)
  • Programme degree:
    Professional master's degree in business management, qualification – organisation manager
  • Tuition fee per year:
    Citizens and permanent residents of Latvia, as well as citizens of other EU, EEA, and EU candidate countries:
    2700 EUR (Distance learning, Latvian) ( 2,5 years)

This master’s programme provides students with a strategic perspective on company management, in-depth knowledge, skills and abilities in business, economic and management issues: human resources, business processes and sales, marketing, projects, change management, financial resource and information technology management, decision-making, etc. The programme also includes courses that develop leadership, creativity and the ability to create innovative products and services. The programme is designed to take into account the latest trends in business management.

Admission rules

Please read the admission rules published on our website under Study at RISEBA -> Admission rules

This programme is delivered exclusively through distance learning, meaning that all study materials, including video and audio lectures and simulations, are available in the e-learning environment. All study assignments, assessments and examinations are completed within the study environment, which also provides opportunities for communication with academic staff.

Teamwork and communication skills are particularly important in business. Therefore, group work, simulation games and webinars are incorporated into the courses to help students develop their collaboration, presentation and argumentation skills. Selected courses also offer guest lectures, providing students with the opportunity to gain insight into business in a practical environment.

During their studies, students also have the opportunity to participate in international competitions and projects, thereby gaining valuable international experience.

Economics

Business Strategy and Competitiveness

Digitalisation of Business Processes

Human Resources Management

Marketing Management

Sales Management

Managing Change and Crisis in Organisations

Financial Management

Commercial Law

Innovation and Creativity in Business

Management Psychology and Leadership

Intercultural Communication in the Business Environment

Project Management

Business Environment and Sustainability

Financial Markets

Research Methodology

Research and Business Practice (39 ECTS)

Master’s Thesis (30 ECTS)

Graduates can work in companies of various industries in Latvia and abroad. The acquired skills are relevant for managing teams, departments and companies. Knowledge of business principles and opportunities is sufficient for graduates to start their own private business. 

After graduation, a student can continue education in the doctoral programme “Business Management”.

Any student of the master’s programme who has completed at least one year of study can participate in the Erasmus+ exchange programme.
A student can study for 1 or 2 semesters at one of RISEBA’s partner universities. The duration of study mobility is 2–12 months.
The student does not have to pay for the period spent in the study and internship exchange programme abroad; the tuition fee is covered by the partner university, but the student continues to pay the RISEBA tuition fee. For the period spent abroad during mobility, the student is awarded an Erasmus+ scholarship to cover the costs of transport and accommodation.
* Erasmus+ internship mobility provides that a student can undergo an internship in one of the companies of interest in one of the Erasmus+ programme countries. For this internship period, the student receives an Erasmus+ scholarship. The duration of internship mobility is 2–12 months.
Find out more about Erasmus+ and how to apply here!

Since the 2023/2024 academic year, information on the self-assessment of the study programme has been included in the study field progress report, which is available here.

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Jekaterina Ignatoviča
Senior Distance Learning Administrator, Senior Program Administrator
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Inese Slūka Mg.sc.soc.
Director of the Master's Study programmes “Project Management”, “Business Management” and "Health Management", Assistant Professor, Researcher
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