Study location	Latvia, Riga
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years and 2 months (195 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Bachelor of social science in economics)
Accreditation	The programme accredited until 17.06.2027.

Tuition fee	€7,600 per year The tuition rate of € 5,200 per year applies to students from the Baltic countries and EU/EEA/EFTA citizens and permanent residents. The tuition fee of € 7,600 per year applies to all other students. Different scholarships are available. See the SSE Riga website for more details.

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) 1. Minimum grades in Mathematics and English: 6 on a scale of 10, or equivalent on a comparable scale. 2. State examination results in Mathematics and English are required for candidates who completed their secondary education starting from 2013 in Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania. In addition, you can upload documents which support your activities, honours and distinctions as well as your work experience: confirmation letters, recommendation letters, job agreements etc. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, the translations can be made by the candidate, but there must be provided verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you arrive at SSE Riga.

Language requirements

English An internationally recognized foreign language certificate is required for international applicants. An internationally recognized foreign language certificate is not required if: - the applicant completed secondary education in an EU/EEA country or Switzerland and their secondary education certificate includes a foreign language proficiency assessment equivalent to at least level B2, as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). - Applicants who have obtained previous education in English and this is indicated on their graduation document.

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application. Motivation letters that are too short are not acceptable. For support in writing a letter of motivation, see SSE Riga Admission Tips: How to write a motivation letter Admissions test: On-line application forms will be reviewed, and applicants who have fulfilled the eligibility criteria will be invited for the online SSE Riga Admissions Test that consists of the following: Logical aptitude tests, English language tests, and mathematics.

More information	sseriga.edu/education/bachelor

Overview

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, Retail, or Entrepreneurship.

The programme covers such areas as economics, finance, accounting, management, organisational behaviour, 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.

By the end of the first year, students have acquired a basic core of economics and business fundamentals. Having finished the Year One academic programme, students take four-week summer internships at public institutions.

During the second year, students identify their academic and professional strengths and specific interests. In early June, students have individual feedback meetings to discuss their personal and academic development as well as their academic plan for the final year. By the end of the second year, students understand the complexities involved in making economic and business decisions and the importance of being socially responsible and ethical in business. Having finished the academic programme, students take six-week summer internships at public or private institutions.

The third study year is a time when major events occur in each student’s academic career, and support is the least structured. Students face some important decisions: first, they have to choose two from four specialization courses offered; and second, they must make important decisions on bachelor thesis writing.

Career opportunities

The BSc programme gives students the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in their workplaces after graduation. About one-fourth of SSE Riga recent graduates have found employment in consulting, accounting, auditing and banking. During the last five years, there has been a growing interest in IT, sales, HR and marketing related jobs as well as in positions in public institutions. A significant number of students start their own businesses not only after graduation but also during their studies. A few students choose to study for a Master’s degree right after graduation, but the majority prefer working for a few years and then pursuing graduate studies. Based on the most recent research about the highest paid graduates in Latvia, graduates of SSE Riga ranks significantly higher compared to graduates of other Latvian higher education institutions.

International faculty, frequent guest lectures, pan-European events and close cooperation with the business community significantly widens the perspective of SSE Riga students. It enables them to see more opportunities in both the corporate and academic worlds. Frequent alumni guided lectures not only serve as a great learning tool from experience but also give an additional opportunity to land internships and even work offers.