BSc in Economics and Business
The BSc programme provides a broad education in economics and business administration, with opportunities for specialization in the final year in any two of the following areas: Economics, Finance, Marketing, or Entrepreneurship.
Quick Facts
| Three-year programme |
| 125 students admitted every year |
| English as the language of instruction |
| International faculty and student body |
| Modular system |
| Two internships |
| Specialization options: Economics, Finance, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship |
| Accredited by the Latvian Ministry of Education and Science |
| Diploma of BSc in Economics and Business issued by SSE Riga |
| SSE placed #20 in FT European Business School Ranking 2012 |
| Application deadline is April 8, 2013; academic year begins on August 19, 2013 |
Overview
The BSc in Economics and Business is designed as a three-year programme consisting of six semesters. Education in economics and business is combined with entrepreneurial experiences. The programme covers such areas as economics, finance, accounting, management, organisational behavior, and strategy. A range of elective courses is offered in social sciences, humanities and in topics of general interest.
The international environment formed by lecturers and students from different countries, with English as the language of instruction, adds to students’ academic, professional, social and personal development.
The primary teaching method at SSE Riga is very intensive and interactive, and involves lectures, seminars, case-studies, assignments, project work and internships. Written examinations are given in each course. The programme uses the ECTS credit system, which is an internationally recognized standard.
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With all the skills and knowledge gained at SSE Riga graduates can work pretty much anywhere since market economy, business knowledge and structured thinking are in permanent demand and can be used in any context.
Martin Kuusmaa
Deputy Finance Director
AS Paljassaare Kalatööstus
Viciunai Group
Estonia, Class of 2008
Have a strong wish to gain the best higher education possible in the Baltic countries, think about your future opportunities and believe that these will be the best three years of your life.
Iveta Endziņa
Marketing Manager
JSC Hanzas Maiznīcas
Latvia, Class of 2004
