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Business Administration (EN)

Business Administration - Bachelor's Degree Programme

Programme level: Bachelor's Degree Programme
Language of instruction: English
Study form and duration: full-time - 6 semesters
Credits: 180 ECTS
Obtainable degree or qualification: Bachelor of Social Sciences in Management and Administration
Number of students accepted (ac. year 2025/2026): State-funded study places - 0, study places for tuition fee - 50
Tuition fee per year (ac. year 2025/2026): 3100 EUR for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, permanent residence permit holders and their family members. 3300 EUR for citizens of other countries
Study location: Riga, city centre

The aim of the study program “Business Administration” with a specialization in International Business is to prepare students either to establish and develop their own enterprises in an international environment or to pursue careers as highly qualified specialists in public, private, and international institutions. Graduates will acquire a comprehensive set of competences required for entrepreneurial activity in compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.

Students will be trained to work both independently and collaboratively. They will also enhance their presentation, analytical, and critical thinking skills—competencies essential for sustaining competitiveness in the labor market as well as for supporting the growth of business organizations in a dynamic and volatile economic environment. The language of instruction is English.
 

Study Program Director

Prof. Margarita Dunska

  • 1st year – practical entrepreneurship, economic theory, business English, economic informatics, statistics;
  • 2nd year – management, theory of finance, marketing, optimization theory, theory of accounting, international economic relations, record keeping and correspondence, course paper;
  • 3rd year – business strategy and policy, introduction to law, financial accounting, personnel management, specialization courses, bachelor's thesis.
  • During the study programme theoretical knowledge is supplemented with practical know-how in the field of entrepreneurship. Students have an opportunity to take practicums or find internships in a variety of businesses, government institutions, and international organizations.

Graduates have the necessary knowledge and skills to work competently and professionally in public bodies and private sector businesses, banks, government and research institutions. The study programme provides all the necessary tools for students to establish a private business regardless of the industry. Graduates can also continue their studies both in Latvia and abroad.

For international students:

  1. General secondary high school diploma;
  2. English language proficiency.
  3. Grades in Mathematics must be no less than 6 in a 10 point grading system.
  4. All grades must be passing (at least 4 in a 10 point grading system).
  5. If the secondary education document does not indicate a grade in mathematics, it can be replaced by a grade in the subject of economics/business management field (the grade must be at least 6 (in a 10 point grading system). 

    As a part of the admission process applicants will be asked to participate in an online interview.

During a single cycle of studies, students have the opportunity to spend up to 12 months abroad for studies or internships. Currently, the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences has over 320 Erasmus+ cooperation agreements with universities across Europe and beyond. Students can participate in exchange studies in countries such as Austria, Germany, Spain, Italy, Finland, Sweden, Turkey, Portugal, Slovakia, Malta, and many others.

In addition, students may take part in exchange programmes based on bilateral agreements, which allow for study opportunities in 53 countries worldwide — including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and more.

Short-term mobility options are also available through the FORTHEM Alliance, offering students the chance to gain new knowledge and skills in Germany, Poland, Norway, Romania, Italy, France, Finland, and Spain.

Additional information and study plan

Classes are held on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, according to the lecture schedule for the specific semester.

Contact the UL Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences: eszf@lu.lv 

Information about admission:
Email: studies@lu.lv

Information about studies:
Methodologist Inese Ranka
Email: inese.ranka@lu.lv 
Phone: +371 67034986