What Graduates Say
What Graduates Say
We believe that studies in the Executive MBA programme will encourage you to grow both personally and professionally, and we do our utmost to enhance this process.
"The level of trust that builds between people at the school is difficult to achieve anywhere else."
Uldis Dzintars – LinkedIn
The programme offered much more than academic knowledge. A deeper understanding of different areas of business, combined with greater self-confidence, helped him develop a more entrepreneurial mindset and become a more rounded professional.
He highlights three important elements of the Executive MBA experience: individual preparation, lectures and classroom debate. Learning alongside experienced executives and entrepreneurs, supported by internationally recognised faculty, was an important part of the experience.
The supportive atmosphere, trust between classmates and sense of humour made the learning process both valuable and enjoyable.
“If you want to grow, learn new things, boost your confidence, and find new networking opportunities, the Executive MBA programme might be right for you.”
Ada decided to pursue an Executive MBA when she realised that progressing professionally required a broader understanding of finance, management and the business processes behind marketing and sales.
The part-time format allowed her to continue her career while studying. She particularly valued the combination of academic and business perspectives, as well as practical assignments that could be connected directly to the workplace.
The programme helped her look at business from a broader perspective and better understand the different elements that drive an organisation, including the ability to read and analyse financial information.
“The European and international context of this education is the greatest value at SSE Riga.”
With a professional background in technology and management, Nadin was looking for an Executive MBA that combined international exposure, strong academic quality and the possibility of continuing her career while studying.
She describes the Executive MBA class as a diverse group of socially active and broad-minded professionals. For her, one of the programme’s strengths is how quickly participants can begin applying what they learn.
Her advice is simple: if you want to expand your horizons and challenge yourself professionally and personally, the Executive MBA can be an important next step.
“The programme is intense. From day one, students are involved in discussions about theory and practice. For this reason, a willingness to share one's experience and exchange opinions and life lessons is a very important aspect of the study process. It brings a real-life perspective to theoretical discussions.”
Coming from a professional background in consulting, finance and business development, Andrii joined the Executive MBA to broaden his skills and perspective.
He particularly valued the interaction between theory and practice. Students bring their own professional experience into classroom discussions, creating an environment where participants learn not only from faculty but also from one another.
Alongside quantitative and strategic subjects, the programme helped him strengthen skills in areas such as negotiation, leadership, human resources and psychology.
“The Executive MBA programme provides the unique opportunity to gain insight into similar as well as completely different industries from one's own.”
Toms joined the programme following recommendations from other SSE Riga Executive MBA alumni and quickly discovered the value of learning alongside professionals from very different industries.
For him, the programme provided a broader understanding of business processes as well as the wider economic and global environment in which organisations operate.
He also highlights the value of the international faculty and the diverse professional backgrounds of his classmates. Working together throughout the programme allows participants to build relationships that extend well beyond the classroom.
“I wasn't able to take a break from my career to undertake graduate studies, but the Executive MBA programme at SSE Riga allowed me to continue full-time CEO job while getting a degree. The experience was very enjoyable and enriching.”
Vlad came to the Executive MBA from a humanities background and wanted to strengthen his understanding of business management.
The programme gave him a deeper understanding of business processes while significantly increasing his professional confidence. He particularly valued learning from internationally experienced faculty and classmates representing different industries.
The international study experience also provided a broader perspective on how businesses operate across markets. Just as importantly, relationships established during the programme continued long after graduation, demonstrating the lasting value of the SSE Riga alumni network.
“I believe that the return on investment for education is higher than anything we can expect in some financial markets today.”
With a professional background in law and business development, Kristaps reached a point in his career when he wanted a deeper understanding of finance and business management.
For him, the Executive MBA became a long-term investment in both professional and personal development. The combination of highly experienced academics and practitioners made the learning experience particularly valuable.
From leadership and marketing to strategy and finance, the programme helped him develop a broader perspective on organisations and the economic environment in which they operate.
“I decided to pursue an Executive MBA degree at SSE Riga, which incorporates many valuable business disciplines from a European and global perspective. Now, I can effectively deal with problems and crises no matter how big or small they are.”
Yuliya joined the Executive MBA with an extensive background in marketing and telecommunications and wanted to broaden her knowledge across different areas of business and operations.
Studying alongside professionals from different industries exposed her to perspectives beyond her own field and helped her develop a more strategic approach to management.
Among her key takeaways were a stronger understanding of delegation, the distinction between operational and general management, and the importance of strategic direction. The international dimension of the programme also helped her look at markets and business challenges from a new perspective.