Business Management

Professional bachelor’s programme 240 ECTS

The programme “Business Management” is an opportunity to acquire organisation management skills in a modern study environment, combining business management, management studies, economic and financial principles, marketing and logistics topicalities, skills and competences in a digital environment.

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General information

  • Beginning:
    From February 1, From September 1
  • Duration:
    4.5 years (distance learning)
    4.5 years (part-time learning)
  • Type:
    Distance learning, Part-time studies
  • Language:
    English (distance learning), Latvian (part-time, distance learning)
  • Credit points:
    240 ECTS
  • Programme degree:
    Professional bachelor's degree in business management / qualification – business executive or e-business 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 (part-time in Latvian)
    2500 EUR (distance learning in Latvian)
    3600 EUR (distance learning in English)

    Other countries:
    3600 EUR (distance learning in English)

The study programme “Business Management” provides an opportunity to acquire modern, practice-oriented knowledge and skills in company management within a dynamic business environment. The study content combines management science, economics, finance, marketing, business law, logistics, and digital competencies required for successful operation in today’s business world.

During the studies, students develop strategic thinking and acquire essential competencies for business management, including leadership, project management, human resource and financial management, data analysis, business communication, and decision-making. The programme places particular emphasis on the use of information technologies and data analytics in business, innovation, and business development planning.

The curriculum includes study courses such as microeconomics and macroeconomics, accounting, management science, marketing, business English, information technologies and data analysis, as well as business legal regulation. Students strengthen their knowledge through practical assignments, project development, and course papers, developing the ability to adapt to a changing business environment and successfully manage business processes.

Graduates are prepared for careers in business management, project coordination, marketing, customer relationship management, business development, and other areas of entrepreneurship in both local and international environments.

Admission rules

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

Find out about accreditations for study fields here.

Both part-time on-site and distance learning studies are organised in a modern and dynamic environment, using the latest information technologies and interactive learning methods. Lectures are complemented by practical assignments, discussions, case studies, group projects, and practical activities that help students develop essential communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills required in entrepreneurship and business management.

During the studies, special emphasis is placed on practical experience and the ability to apply acquired knowledge in real business situations. Students develop analytical thinking, decision-making skills, and competencies for working in a digital environment, while simultaneously strengthening teamwork and leadership abilities.

In the 3rd year of studies, students have the opportunity to choose one of two specialisations:

  • Business Management: The study courses focus on developing business management and organisational growth competencies, covering topics such as online business development, managerial decision-making, professional development of managers, business coaching, and international business.
  • Business Management in the Digital Environment: This specialisation provides in-depth knowledge of digital solutions and technologies in business, including multimedia technologies, e-commerce and payment systems, social media marketing, internet marketing methods, and information security solutions.

1st year

Microeconomics

Civil and Environmental Protection

Information Technologies and Data Analysis

Business English 1

Management Decision-Making

Personal Development and Team Building

Presentation Skills

Business English 2

Management

Macroeconomics

Higher Mathematics

Accounting

Course Paper in Economics

Business Idea Generation

2nd year

Marketing

Business Laws and Regulations

Business English 3

Mathematical Statistics

Human Resource Management

Global Sustainability and Green Economy

Business English 4

Entrepreneurship and Business Planning

Practice in Marketing

Course Paper in Marketing

Marketing Research

3. year

Strategic Management

Operations Management

Business Process Modelling

International Marketing

Financial Accounting

Specialisation Course ( Personality Research Methods in Organisations)

Specialisation Course (Social Network Marketing)

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Information Systems in Business

Risk and Quality Management

Innovation Management

Basics of Project Management

Banks Role in Entrepreneurship

Specialisation Course (Business Coaching)

Specialisation Course (Multimedia Technologies)

4th year

Research Methodology

Logistics

Intellectual Property Protection

Introduction to Logistics

Insurance

Personal and Professional Development

Specialisation Course (Employee Engagement and Motivation)

Specialisation Course (Information Security Solutions)

Financial Management

Course Paper in Entrepreneurship

Practice in Entrepreneurship

Research Internship

Bachelor’s Thesis

Optional course


A course from another specialisation

A course from other faculties of the university

A course from the Lifelong Learning Centre

A course at another higher education institution

Graduates of this study programme become managers of Latvian and international organisations, heads of divisions or departments. The knowledge a student gains also enables him/her to set up and run his/her own business. With a diploma in “Business Studies”, there are plenty of career opportunities in projects where it is necessary to develop and manage business processes in a digital environment.

After graduation, a student can continue their education in the following programmes:
Business Studies
Strategic Business Management
International Business

Any student of the bachelor’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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Madara Riblova Mg.sc.soc.
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