Academic CentreDegree to be achieved: Bachelor of Social Sciences in Management and Administration
Duration of studies: full-time 6 semesters (3 years)
Amount of credits: 120 credit points or 180 ECTS
European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level: Level 6
International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) level: Level 6
Language of instruction: English
Accreditation: the program is accredited until 30.09.2027.
Director and coordinator of the Programme: Prof. Margarita Dunska
Tuition fee
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and their family members; Long Term Resident EU - 2900 EUR per Year
Other сountry citizens - 3170 EUR per Year
Please note that the tuition fee may change in 2025.
The aim of the programme „Business Administration” with specialization in International Business is to prepare the students to develop their own business in international environment or to work as a highly qualified specialist in state, private and international institutions. The graduates will have a full range of competences to work in the field of entrepreneurship in the context of laws and regulations. Students will be trained to work both - individually and in groups; they will also develop their presentation skills, analytical skills and critical thinking skills, which are necessary both for the labor market to remain effective and for business organizations to develop in a changing economic environment.
The planned results will cover the following competences: orienting in the processes of the contemporary international economy and business and the ability to analyze them by using statistical, econometric and other methods of quantitative and qualitative analysis; understanding the basics of every legal aspect of the entrepreneurship in order to participate efficiently in the activities of international trade, finance and other fields; abilities to orient in global economic environment and to take decisions in the circumstances of global competition.
Study programme is for foreign and Latvian residents.
Career prospects
Graduates will be able to develop their own business on international level, to work in international companies, multinational corporations, in the institutions of foreign affairs and economics, in international, state, non-governmental and private organizations, in embassies and banks.
More information about study programme and Study plan
ERASMUS+ exchange possibilities
UL full-time students, regardless of their citizenship, have the opportunity to apply for the ERASMUS + exchange program for studies or/and traineeship.
More information:
ERASMUS + study mobility
ERASMUS + traineeship moblity
Admission requirements
- General secondary high school diploma;
- English language proficiency.
- Grades in Mathematics must be no less than 6 in a 10 point grading system.
- All grades must be passing (at least 4 in a 10 point grading system).
- 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.
Autumn Intake (application start: 19 Nov 2024; studies start in Sept 2025)
Full-time
Contact person for questions about the programme structure:
Director of the Programme
Prof. Margarita Dunska
E-mail: margarita.dunska@lu.lv
Contact person for questions about the admission process:
International student advisor for degree studies
Gunita Ēķe
E-mail: studies@lu.lv