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RIGA STRADINS UNIVERSITYFACULTY OF EUROPEAN STUDIES

DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS

Academic study Program to acquire Bachelor`s Degree of Social Sciences in the Science of Management

with specialization in European Economics and Business(Code 443412)

EXTRACT from

RIGA STRADINS UNIVERSITY

SENATEMinutes taken at the meeting held on June 26,2002, Nr. 1-2/26.06.02

Agenda:1. On confirmation of the Syllabi

Participants: 38 senators

It was decided:

To confirm the Syllabi of the following study programs for the Faculty of European studies:Political sciences;International relations - European studies;European economics and business;Sociology;Sociology and management;Sociology and social psychology;Journalism;Public relations;Small and mid-sized business management.

Chair person of the Senate (signature) J.Anšelevičs Senate's secretary (signature) I.Kreile

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Riga Stradins universitySenate's secretary

I.KreileRiga, June 28,2002

EXTRACT from

RIGA STRADINS UNIVERSITY

SENATE Minutes taken at the meeting held on June 26,2002, Nr. 1-2/26.06.02

Agenda:3. On the Faculty of European studies

Participants:38 senators

It was decided:To establish the faculty of European studies on the basis of Social science study program of the European

Integration Institute (EII), maintaining EII as an academic and research structural unit without a status of a legal person.

Chair person of the Senate (signature) J.AnšelevičsSecretary of the Senate (signature) I.Kreile

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Riga Stradins UniversitySecretary of the Senate

I.KreileRiga, June 28,2002

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LATVIAN MEDICAL ACADEMYRIGA STRADINS UNIVERSITY

SENATEMinutes taken at the meeting held on March 3,1998

Agenda:3.Miscellaneous.

a) On establishing the Faculty of Social Sciences at AML/RSU.

Participants: 30 senators

It was decided:To establish the Faculty of Social Sciences at AML/RSU.To confirm the Statutes of the Faculty of Social Sciences.To confirm the Faculty of Social Sciences which comprises four departments:

Regional economics and business;Political sciences;Sociology;Communication studies.

Chair person of the Senate (signature) J.AnšelevičsResearch secretary (signature) I.Kreile

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CONTRACT

Riga April 29, 2003

The Baltic Russian Institute (hereinafter referred to as BRI) in the person of the rector Staņislavs Buka, acting in conformity with BRI Constitution on the one hand, and Rga Stradins University (hereinafter referred to as RSU) in the person of the rector Jānis Vētra, acting in conformity with RSU Constitution on the other hand, hereinafter both referred to as - "contractors", have concluded this contract as follows:

1. Subject of Contract

1.1. BRI shall provide possibilities to students studying of RSU Bachelor' study programs “Small and Medium-Sized Business” and “European Economy and Business" (hereinafter referred to as - RSU study program) to continue to acquire education in BRI study program " Management" (hereinafter referred to as - BRI study program), if the implementation of RSU Bachelor's study program is suspended.

1.2. The contract is concluded due to accreditation of RSU study program, based on the Order Nr.442 of Cabinet of Ministers of 16.10.2001 " Accreditation Terms of Higher Educational Institutions and Study Programs", Appendix 2, chapter 3, which determines that the application for study program accreditation shall add "documents which confirm that the applicant in case of study program liquidation shall provide the students of the study program a possibility to continue learning in a different study program or in a different educational institution (financial statement or a contract with another accredited educational institution)".

2.Contractors' Liabilities

2.1. In suspending RSU study programs, RSU promises 2.1.1. to hand in to BRI all documents available which deal with the implementation of RSU study programs;2.1.2. to help BRI, within the limits of possibilities, in study program implementation.2.2. In suspending RSU programs, BRI promises2.2.1. to enrol students of RSU study program to BRI study program;2.2.2. to include credit points received by students of RSU study program into BRI study program.

3. Other Conditions

3.1.The contract comes into force at the time it is signed and is valid by the time of implementation of liabilities of both contractors.3.2. Contractors have to consider all force-major circumstances.3.3.Contractors shall solve all conflicts in the form of discussion. If it is not possible to achieve such an agreement, contractors shall solve the conflict according to LR normative acts.3.4.Contractors shall decide upon not to spread the confidential information about the other contractor which has become known at the time of concluding the contract or during its implementation or at its end. 3.5.Any alterations in the contract may be done only in written form and signed by both parties.If contractors cannot come to an agreement, the previous conditions of the contract shall be in force.3.6.This contract has been drawn on two pages in the Latvian language in two copies, both copies have equal right - one copy for each contractor.

4. Legal Addresses of the Parties

Baltic Russian Institute Riga Stradins UniversityPiedrujas street 3 Dzirciema street 16Riga, LV-1073 Riga, LV-1007Rector Staņislavs Buka Rector Jānis Vētra

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CONTRACT

Riga May 28, 2003

Latvia University (hereinafter referred to as LU) in the person of the rector Ivars Lācis, acting in conformity with LU Constitution on the one hand, and Riga Stradins University (hereinafter referred to as RSU) in the person of the rector Jānis Vētra, acting in conformity with RSU Constitution on the other hand, hereinafter both referred to as - "contractors", have concluded this contract as follows:

1. Subject of Contract

1. LU shall provide possibilities to students of RSU Bachelor's study program “Small and Medium-Sized Business Management” and “European Economy and Business” (hereinafter referred to as - RSU study programs) to continue to acquire education in LU Bachelor’s study program “Management Sciences" (hereinafter referred to as - LU study program), if the implementation of RSU Bachelor's study program is suspended, on the following conditions:

1.1. RSU shall warn students of the study program “Small and Medium-Sized Business Management” and “European Economy and Business” on the conditions of agreement;

1.2. LU shall not take over RSU liabilities as regards the students of the above-mentioned study program;1.3. RSU students who have made a contract with the credit institution on the study credit, shall be provided a

credit after coordinating it with the Study Foundation and the credit institution granting the study credits;1.4. Study fee to RSU students shall be fixed in accordance with the LU fixed study fee;1.5. RSU students’ matriculation into LU and the equalization of the scope of the acquired course of studies to the

above-mentioned study program of LU Faculty of Economics and Management shall be done in accordance with LU Regulations on Entrance Examinations and the matriculation order, as well as other documents regulating other study processes and the study fee.

1.6. The contract is concluded due to accreditation of RSU study program, based on the Order Nr.442 of Cabinet of Ministers of 16.10.2001 " Accreditation Terms of Higher Educational Institutions and Study Programs", Appendix 2, chapter 3, which says that the application for study program accreditation shall add "documents which confirm that the applicant in case of study program liquidation shall provide the students of the study program a possibility to continue learning in a different study program or in a different educational institution (financial statement or a

contract with another accredited educational institution)".

2.Contractors' Liabilities

2.1. In case RSU study programs are suspended, RSU promises 2.1.1. to hand in to LU all documents available which deal with the implementation of RSU study programs;2.1.2. to help LU, within the limits of possibilities, in study program implementation.2.2. In case RSU programs are suspended, LU promises2.2.1. to enrol students of RSU study program to LU study program;2.2.2. to include credit points received by students of RSU study program into LU study program.

3. Other Conditions

3.1.The contract comes into force at the time it is signed and is valid by the time of implementation of liabilities of both contractors.3.2. Contractors have to consider all force-major circumstances.

3.3.Contractors shall solve all conflicts in the form of discussion. If it is not possible to achieve such an agreement, contractors shall solve the conflict according to LR normative acts.3.4.Contractors shall decide upon not to spread the confidential information about the other contractor which has become known at the time of concluding the contract or during its implementation or at its end. 3.5.Any alterations in the contract may be done only in a written form and signed by both parties.If contractors cannot come to an agreement, the previous conditions of the contract shall be in force.3.6.This contract has been drawn on two pages in the Latvian language in two copies, both copies have equal right - one copy for each contractor.

4. Legal Addresses of the Parties

Latvia University Riga Stradins UniversityRaina boulevard 19 Dzirciema street 16Riga, LV-1050 Riga, LV-1007Rector Ivars Lācis Rector Jānis Vētra

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FACULTY OF EUROPEAN STUDIESDEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS

EUROPEAN ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------No. Subject Credit points Category Form of test----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. Mathematics 5 A examination2. Mathematical statistics 5 A examination3. Statistics 5 A examination4. Introduction to economics 5 A examination5. History of economics 5 A examination6. Microeconomics 5 A examination7. Macroeconomics 5 A examination8. International communication

and business ethics 5 A examination9. Introduction into law theory 5 A examination10. Marketing 5 A examination11. Basis of financing 5 A examination12. Organization theory and

management 5 A examination13. Commercial law 5 A examination14. Basis of accounting 5 A examination15. Company strategy and

politics 5 A examination16. Management accounting 5 A examination17. International economic

relations 4 B examination18. EU:institutions, politics,

laws and economics 4 B examination19. International marketing 4 B examination20. International financial

relations and EuropeanMonetary union 4 B examination

21. International business 4 B examination22. Securities market.

European experience 4 B examination23. International advertising 4 B examination24. International organizations 4 B examination25. Innovations in Europe 4 B examination26. International bank business 4 B examination27. European economic

integration 4 B examination28. Economics of European

countries 4 B examination29. Risk management in

international business 4 B examination

30. International trade andEU policy in foreign trade 4 B examination

31. Economics of EU applicantstates and its integration in EU 4 B examination

32. Business in Europe 4 B examination33. Industrial and agriculture

policy in EU 4 B examination34. Making a business plan 2 B examination35. Introduction into geopolitics-

economical aspects 2 B examination36. Practice (II year) 2 A defense37. Practice (III year) 2 A defense38. Course paper (II year) 2 A defense39. Course paper (III year) 2 A defense40. Culture of behaviour 2 C test41. English language 2 A test42. German language 3 A test43. Third foreign language 2 B test44. Computers - C test45. Sports pedagogics - C test46. Bachelor's paper 20 A defense

Veidlapa Nr. D-1Faculty of European studies

Department of Regional Economics and Business

European Economics and Business, 1st year of studies

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1. Mathematics A 80 24 56 2 4,7 Exam

2. Matem. statistics A 80 20 60 4 12 Exam

3. Statistics A 80 20 60 4 12 Exam

4. Introduction into ekonomics A 80 20 60 4 12 Exam

5. History of Economics A 80 24 56 2 4,7 Exam

6. Microeconomics A 80 20 60 4 12 Exam

7. Macroeconomics A 80 20 60 4 12 Exam

8. Ethics of International Communication and Business

A 80 20 60 4 12 Exam

9 English language** A 192 96 96 3,2 3,2 3,2 3,2 3,2 3,2 Pretest/Exam

3,2 3,2 3,2 3,2 3,2 3,2 Pretest/Exam

10 Latvian language** A 48 24 24 1,6 1,6 1,6 1,6 1,6 1,6 Pretest/ Exam

11 Information Sciences** C 96 48 48 1,6 1,6 1,6 1,6 1,6 1,6 Pretest 1,6 1,6 1,6 1,6 1,6 1,6 Pretest

Total weekly 2 4,7 10,4 18,4 10,4 18,4 10,4 18,4 2 4,7 8,8 16,8 8,8 16,8 8,8 16,8Total: 1008

Consultation on Course and Examinations

90

General Total 1098

** Courses are in the framework of each module for 4 weeks

Faculty of European studies


European economics and Business, 2nd year of studies

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1. Introduction into Theory of Law

A 80 24 56 2 4,7 Exam

2. Marketing A 80 20 60 4 12

3. Bases of Finances A 80 20 60 4 12 Exam

4. Theory of Organization and Management

A 80 20 60 4 12 Exam

5. Commercial Law A 80 24 56 2 4,7 Exam

6. Bases of Accounting A 80 20 60 4 12 Exam

7. Strategy and Politics of Enterprises

A 80 20 60 4 12 Exam

8. Accounting of Finances and Management

A 80 20 60 4 12 Exam

9 German language ** A 288 144 144 4,8 4,8 4,8 4,8 4,8 4,8 Pretest/ Exam

4,8 4,8 4,8 4,8 4,8 4,8 Pretest/ Exam

10 Course Paper A 80 Pretest/ Exam

Pretest/ Exam

11 Practice A 80 Pretest Pretest

12 Compilation of Business plan (elective course)*

B 32* 16* 16* Exam Exam

13 Etiquette C 32 16 16



90

General Total 1066

* Electives are 2 weeks in Januaryas seminars after mastering basic course ** Courses are in the framework of each module for 4 weeks



European economics and Business, 3rd year of studies

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1. International economic Relations

A 60 24 40 2 3,4 Exam

2. EU: Institutions, Politics, Law and Economics

B 64 20 44 4 8,8 Exam

3. International marketing B 64 20 44 4 8,8 Exam

4. International financial relations European Monetary Union

B 64 20 44 4 8,8 Exam

5. International entrepreneurship B 64 24 40 2 3,4 Exam

6. Securities market. European experience

B 64 20 44 4 8,8 Exam

7. International Advertising B 64 20 44 4 8,8 Exam

8. International Organizations B 64 20 44 4 8,8 Exam

9 French or Spanish languages ** B 144 72 72 4,8 4,8 4,8 4,8 4,8 4,8 Pretest/ Exam

10 German language ** A 144 72 72 4,8 4,8 4,8 4,8 4,8 4,8 Pretest/ Exam

11 Course Paper A 80 Pretest/ Exam

Pretest/ Exam

12 Practice A 80 Pretest Pretest13 Introduction into Geopolitics –

economic aspects(elective course)*

B 32* 16* 16* Eks Exam



90

General Total 1082* Electives are 2 weeks in Januaryas seminars after mastering basic course ** Courses are in the framework of each module for 4 weeks



European economics and Business, 4th year of studies

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1. Innovations in Europe B 64 24 40 2 3,4 Exam

2. International Bank Business B 64 20 44 4 8,8 Exam

3. European Economic Integration B 64 20 44 4 8,8 Exam

4. Economics of European countries

B 64 20 44 4 8,8 Exam

5. French or Spanish language ** B 288 144 144 4,8 4,8 4,8 4,8 4,8 4,8 Pretest/Exam

4,8 4,8 4,8 4,8 4,8 4,8 Pretest/Exam

6. Methodology of Bachelor’s Thesis and Theoretical Seminar

20 2 2 Pretest/Exam

7. Working out and Writing of Bachelor’s Thesis

630 Defense

Total weekly 2 3,4 8,8 13,6 8,8 13,6 8,8 13,6 6,8 6,8 4,8 4,8 4,8 4,8

Total: 1194


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** Courses are in the framework of each module for 4 weeks

Description of the Course of Studies

1. Title of the course of studies: Mathematics

2. Director of the course of studies: Dr.math. Sergejs Beļakovs

3. Audience of the course of studies: Faculty of European Studies, bachelors of “European economics and business” and “Small and medium-sized business management”

4. Volume of the course of studies: 80 hours

5. Aim of the course of studies: Teach students higher mathematics concepts and show possibilities of mathematical apparatus in solving economic and other practical problems.

6. Assignments of the course of studies: 1. Acquire methods of linear algebra and mathematical analysis; 2. Solve practical problems; 3. Provide students with home tasks.

7. Content of the course of studies: 1. Vector algebra. Elements of linear algebra and analytic geometry; 2. Introduction into border theory. One argument function differential calculus; 3. Several argument differential calculus. Method of smaller square; 4. One argument function integrals; 5. Introduction into differential calculus theory; 6. Introduction into graphs theory. Groups. Logic elements; 7. Vector coordinates. Operations with vectors. Straight line equations on plane and in space. Operations with matrices; 8. Function derivative. Derivatives of higher level. Differential of function. Two-argument function. Partial derivatives. Full differential. 9. Primary function. Indefinite integral and its calculation; 10. Definite integral, basic formulas and basic qualities. The usual differential equations. Linear differential equation.

8. Assessment: Examination

9. Requirements for audience of the course of studies: Compulsory attendance of lectures and seminars, home tasks, examination.

10. Literature:

1. E.Kronbergs, P.Rivža, Dz.Bože “Augstākā matemātika. I. daļa”, Rīga, Zvaigzne, 1988.2. E.Kronbergs, P.Rivža, Dz.Bože “Augstākā matemātika. 2.daļa”, Rīga, Zvaigzne, 1988.3. M.Buiķis, B.Sili.na “Matemātika”, Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 1997.4. Dz.Bože, L.Biezā, B.Siliņa, A.Strence “Uzdevumu krājums augstākajā matemātikā”, Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 1997.5. Reviņa, M.Gulbe, P.Peļņa, S.Bāliņa “Uzdevumu krājums matemātikā ekonomistiem”, Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 1997.

6. R.A. Brecher “Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers”, The Dryden Press, Harcourt College Publishers, 1997.


1. Title of the course of studies: Mathematical Statistics

2. Director of the course of studies: Dr.math. Evija Liepa



5. Aim of the course of studies: Acquaint students with methods of analysis and processing of statistic data, make students process the gathered data independently with scientific methods, analyze results, make conclusions and evaluate their credibility.

6. Assignments of the course of studies: 1. Acquaint students with the science of mathematical statistics, methods of deepened analysis and process; 2. Promote students’ skills to process the gathered data independently, analyze results and make conclusions; 3. Form skills to evaluate the results.

7. Content of the course of studies: 1. Combinatorics; 2. Division of probabilities; 3. Combinatorics and calculation of probabilities; 4. Basis of probability theory and basic concepts of mathematical statistics; 5. Determination of characteristic quantities of accasional quantities; 6. Mean quantities and variation indices; 7. Interval of credibility. Verification of hypotheses; 8. Evaluation of data credibility; 9. Analysis of regressions and use of mathematical statistics; 10. Use of mathematical statistics.



10. Literature: 1. Goša Z., Ciemiņa I. “Statistika”, Rīga, LU Ekonomikas fakultāte, 1998. 2. “Business Statistics”, New York, 1998. 3. Arhipova I., Ramute L., Paura L. “Datu statistiskā apstrāde ar MS Excel ikvienam”, Rīga, Datorzinību centrs, 2000.


1. Title of the course of studies: Statistics

2. Director of the course of studies: Dr. math. Evija Liepa



5. Aim of the course of studies: Form students’ understanding of the role of statistics in market conditions while Latvia is going to the European Union.

6. Assignments of the course of studies: 1. Acquire students with the science of statistics, methods of analysis and processing of statistic data; 2. Promote students’ skills in processing the gathered data independently, analyze results and make conclusions; 3. Form skills in making statistic surveys, determine and analyze statistic indices; 4. Form skills in preparation of presentation materials; 5. Evaluation of data credibility.

7. Content of the course of studies: 1. Statistic evaluation and grouping; 2. Division lines; 3. Formation of statistic groups; 4. Mean quantities and variation indices; 5. Determination of characteristic statistic quantities; 6. Statistic data processing methods; 7. Evaluation of data credibility; 8. Summary of observation of statistic results; 9. Alteration of statistic data in time; 10. Projecting of time lines.



10. Literature: 1. Goša Z., Ciemiņa I. “Statistika”, Rīga, LU Ekonomikas fakultāte, 1998. 2. Arhipova I., Ramute L., Paura L. “Datu statistiskā apstrāde ar MS Excel”, Jelgava, LLU, 1998. 3. Goša Z. “Indeksi un dinamikas rindas”, Rīga, 1999.


1. Title of the course of studies: Introduction to Economics

2. Director of the course of studies: Dr.oec. L.Kalniņa



5. Aim of the course of studies: Acquaint students with concepts of contemporary economy and give idea of market economy principles. Causal relationship of economical development will be discussed on micro- and micro- level, emphasizing the most essential ones.

6. Assignments of the course of studies: 1. Acquaint students with the subject of economy, its components, micro- and macroeconomics; 2. Understanding of the most essential economic connection; 3. Problem of limited resources; 4. The cyclic character of economy development, its characteristics.

7. Content of the course of the studies:1. Subject of economics. Microeconomics and

macroeconomics; 2. Limitedness of resources; 3. Economic systems. Market system; 4. Demand and supply; 5. Market balance; 6. Macroeconomic basic indices; 7. The cyclic character of economy development. Unemployment and its forms; 8. Essence of inflation and its forms; 9. Regulation of supply of banks and money; 10. Correlation of international currency.



10. Literature: 1. Michael Parkin & Robin Bade “Microeconomics”, Addison-Wesley Publishers Limited, 1994. 2. Campbell R. McConnel & Stanley L. Brue “Economics”, McGRAW-HILL, Inc., 1996. 3. G.Libermanis “Ceļvedis ekonomikā”, Rīga, Kamene, 1996. 4. G.Libermanis “Tirgus, cenas, konkurence”, Rīga, Kamene, 1994. 5. G.Libermanis “Makroekonomika: teorija un Latvijas attīstības problēmas- II “, Rīga, Kamene, 1998. 6. G.Libermanis “Nauda, inflācija, valūtas kurss,” Rīga, Kamene, 1995. 7. V.Bikse “Tirgus ekonomikas pamati”, I daļa, Rīga, Valsts administrācijas skola, 1995.


1. Title of the course of studies: History of Economics

2. Director of the course of studies: M.oec. lecturer Valdis Perlovskis



5. Aim of the course of studies: Acquire historical experience in the branch of economics. Acquirement of historical experience allows to understand genesis of economical outlook, as well as get a wider insight into economic processes. 6. Assignments of the course of studies: 1. Discuss the main stages of the development of world’s economics, as well as the main stages of Latvia’s national economics.

7. Content of the course of studies: 1. Object of world’s economics, research and periodization; 2. Economics of ancient countries and society; 3. Development of world’s economics in Middle Ages; 4. Development of capitalism in Europe and USA; 5. Economy of Western countries and USA in the period of monopolistic rivalry; 6. Development of European countries after the World War I; 7. USA and Great Britain in the period between wars; 8. Russia. Occupation of Latvia and its inclusion into the USSR; 9. Restoration of independence of Latvia.



10. Literature: 1. D.Cipulis “Pasaule. Eiropa. Latvija”, R., Zvaigzne ABC, 2000. 2. V.Seleckis “Latvija 10 gados – toreiz un tagad”, R., Vērmaņparks, 2001.3. L.Zīle “Latvija divos laika posmos”, R., LU “Latvijas vēsture” fonds, 2001. 4. J.Porietis “Ārvalstu ekonomikas vēsture”, Rīga, LU, 1992.5. A.Rubenis “Senās Grieķijas dzīve un kultūra”, Rīga, Zvaigzne, 1994.6. Big Business: the European Experience in the 20th Century”, O.U.P., 1997.7. Thomson. D. “World History from 1914 to 1968”, New End Opus Books, Oxford University Press.8. G.Kurlovičs, A.Tomašuns “Latvijas vēsture –okupācijas gadi”, Zvaigzne, 1998


1. Title of the course of studies: Microeconomics

2. Director of the course of studies: Dr.oec. L.Kalniņa



5. Aim of the course of studies: Give students possibility to understand microeconomics linking its theory with practical application, evaluating alternatives and making optimal decisions.

6. Assignments of the course of studies: 1. Acquire theoretical basis of economics; 2. Understand theoretical aspects of production organization; 3. Acquaint with consumers’ action in market; 4. Analyze income and production cost; 5. Analyze rivalry and market structure, action of companies in different market conditions.

7. Content of the course of studies: 1. Introduction into microeconomics. Demand and supply; 2. Flexibility of demand and supply; 3. Production organization; 4. Consumers’ action in market and utmost validity; 5. Income and production costs; 6. Rivalry and market structure; 7. Market of production resources; 8. Company’s action in complete and incomplete rivalry market; 9. Labour market. Allocation of income; 10. Imperfection of market and the state’s role in economy.


9. Requirements for audience of the course of studies: Compulsory attendance of lectures and seminars, home tasks, summary writing, examination.

10. Literature:

1. Michael Parkin & Robin Bade “Microeconomics”, Addison-Wesley Publisher Limited, 1994.2. Campbell R. McConnell & Stanley L.Brue “Economics”, McGRAW-HILL, Inc., 1996.3. David C.Colander & Peter S.Sephton “Microeconomics”,IRWIN, 1996.4. V.Bikse “Tirgus ekonomikas pamati. 1.daļa”, Rīga, Valsts administrācijas skola, 1995.5. G.Libermanis “Ceļvedis ekonomikā”, Rīga, Kamene, 1996.6. G.Libermanis “Tirgus, cenas, konkurence”, Rīga, Kamene, 1994.7. G.Libermanis “Peļņa kā uzņēmējdarbības motīvs”, Rīga, Kamene, 1007.


1. Title of the course of studies: Macroeconomics

2. Director of the course of studies: Dr.oec. Inna Dovladbekova



5. Aim of the course of studies: Acquaint students with macroeconomic theory as a part of economic theory. Macroeconomic aims in market economic conditions, theory of the total demand and supply, role of the state in economy regulation process, including fiscal and monetary policy will be given. Great attention will be paid to formation of foreign economical communication and integration process in the world economy, as well as to the development of international monetary system.

6. Assignments of the course of studies: 1. Acquire fundamentals of economics theory; 2. Understand mutual connection of common demand and supply, as well as factors influencing balance situation in market; 3. Show the role of fiscal and monetary policy in development of economy; 4. Analyze and evaluate problems of economy functioning on macrolevel, using examples of different countries and international comparisons. 7. Content of the course of studies: 1. Subject of macroeconomics, measurement of macroeconomic activities; 2. Common demand. Model of multiplicator; 3. Fiscal policy, budget deficit and the state debt; 4. Money, bank system and monetary policy. IS-LM model; 5. Common supply. Macroeconomic balance; 6. Economic cycle. Employment and unemployment problems; 7. Inflation problems; 8. Economic development; 9. International trade, the state’s balance of payments; 10. Currency exchange rate and international financial system.



10. Literature:

1. David Begg, Stanley Fisher, Rudiger Dornbuch “Economics”, 2nd ed., McGRAW-HILL Book Company, 1997.2. N.Gregory Mankiw “Principles of Economics”, The Dryden Press,1998.3. Paul A.Samuelson, William D.Nordhaus “Economics” 14th ed. McGRAW- HILL BOOK Company, 1992.4. Frederic S.Mishkin “The Economics, Money, Banking and Financial Markets” 5th ed., 1997.5. G.Libermanis “Makroekonomika: teorija un Latvijas attīstības problēmas, 1.daļa”, Rīga, Kamene, 1999.

6. Džozefs E.Stiglics, Džons Drifīlds :Makroekonomika”, Rīga, LU, 1994.7. G.Libermanis “Nauda, inflācija, valūtas kurss”, Rīga, Kamene, 1995.8. B.Bitāns, D.Šļakota, I.Tillers “Cenu dinamika Latvijā. Pieredze un perspektīvas”, Rīga, 2001.


1. Title of the course of studies: International Communication and Business Ethics

2. Director of the course of studies: M.paed. E.Kramiņš

3. Audience of the course of studies: Faculty of European Studies, bachelors of “European Economics and business” and “Small and medium-sized business management”


5. Aim of the course of studies: Give the future business and economy managers conception about possibilities of communicative competence formation, giving knowledge, promoting perfection of skills and abilities of independent work in the field of professional communication and understanding of business ethics.

6. Assignments of the course of studies: 1. Acquaint students with the essence of communication and ethics, functions and conceptions on language, speech and pragmatic level; 2. Acquaint with typology of interrelation partners and kinds of communication strategy; 3. Promote students’ communicative experience, ability to evaluate communication partner and promote formation of his self-control of contactology abilities; 4. Give insight into speech technique, melody of the Latvian language and intonative system. Develop courage, self- confidence, informality and conviction, more clear, more expressive and more emotionally effective contactology; 5. Improve formation of verbal and nonverbal communication experience necessary in practical work, diminishing stress and strain, and improve relations with interrelation partners; 6. Further acquisition of independent work skills, improving formation of manager’s ethical actions in professional communication that is one of the preconditions for successful manager’s action.

7. Content of the course of studies; 1. Structure of communicative contactology and intercultural communication; 2. Structure of interrelation partners’ personalities and individual psychologic peculiarities;

3. Characteristics of historical development of personality’s interrelations and communication styles; 4. Many-sidedness of communication partners’ culture and manifestation of distinctions in communication; 5. Ethics, its standards and manifestations in communication; 6. Social processes in interpersonal communication; 7. Verbal image in communication and speech as a process; 8. Nonverbal communicative method in interrelations; 9. Successful communication with audience; 10. Stimulation game “Becoming Communicative”.


9. Requirements for audience of the course of studies: Compulsory attendance of lectures and classes, home tasks, examination.

10. Literature:

1. Gudyklinst W.B. “Handbook of Intercultural Communications”, Sage Pub., 2002.2. Ludlow R. “The Essence of Effective Communication”, NY, Prentice Hall, 1992.3. Benet W.L. “Mediated politics: communication in the future of democracy”, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2001.4. Karpova Ā. “Personība. Terijas un to rādītāji un saskarsme”, Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 1998.5. Vorobjovs A. “Psiholoģijas pamati”, Rīga, Mācību apgāds, 1996.6. Reņģe V. “Organizāciju psiholoģija”, Rīga, Kamene, 1996.7. Lasmane S. “Ētika: jautājumi, risinājumi, atzinumi”, Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 1995.8. Ridens L. “Ilgspējīgas attīstības pamati: ētika, likumdošana, kultūra un fizikālie ierobežojumi”, Rīga, LU, 2001.9. Reņģe V. “Sociālā psiholoģija”, Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 2002.10. Kramiņš E. “Runas prasme”, Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 2003.


1. Title of the course of studies: Introduction to Law Theory

2. Director of the course of studies: M.iur. I.Mezgaile

3. Audience of the course of studies: Faculty of European Studies, bachelors of “European economics and business” and “Small and medium-sized management”


5. Aim of the course of studies: Rouse students’ interest while studying different theoretical questions of law - history, most important doctrines, social peculiarities of law, interaction with other social branches.

6. Assignments of the course of studies: 1. Give definition and analyze peculiarities of different law communities and systems; 2. Understand distinctions of law and other social standards; 3. Give survey about law sources and their application; 4. Investigate preconditions and elements of juridical responsibility.

7. Content of the course of studies: 1. Origin of law, law doctrines; 2. Law communities; 3. Understanding of law; 4. Concepts of the most important law elements; 5. Law standards, social standards; 6. Sources of law, 7. Creation of legislation and resolutions, functions of the most significant state institutions in creation and adaptation of legislation and resolutions; 8. Constitution of the Republic of Latvia and its possible changes; 9. Law system, branches and institutes; 10. Comparative analysis of foreign law systems.


9. Requirements for audience of the course of studies: Compulsory attendance of lectures and seminars, home tasks, summaries, examination.

10. Literature: 1. Horns N. “Ievads tiesību zinātnē un tiesību filozofijā”, Likums un tiesības, 1999. 2. Krastiņš I.”Tiesību būtība un forma”, LU izd., R., 1999. 3. Meļķisis E. “Kontinentālās Eiropas tiesību loks rietumu tiesībzināt- nieku skatījumā”, Juristu žurnāls Nr.6, 1997. 4. Sajo A. “Tiesības post komunisma periodā”, Likums un tiesības, 1999.


1. Title of the course of studies: Marketing

2. Director of the course of studies: M.commerc. A.Krūmiņa



5. Aim of the course of studies: Give knowledge of marketing as a science and practical action, its main categories and methods used.

6. Assignments of the course of studies: 1. Acquire knowledge of basic elements of marketing, aims of action and conceptions; 2. Acquaint with marketing historical development in order to understand and analyze the use of different methods, as well as work with instrumentary modification according to requirements of the 21st century; 3. Learn to characterize, analyze and estimate marketing environment; 4. Learn to analyze buyers’ action in market; 5. Acquire knowledge of basic principles of market segmentation; 6. Acquire knowledge of moving product into market.

7. Content of the course of studies: 1. Essence, aims and tasks of marketing; 2. Marketing development in the 20th and 21st centuries, marketing conceptions; 3.Marketing environment, analysis and estimation of its factors; 4. Marketing management; 5. Directions and methods of market investigation, determination of special purpose market; 6. Marketing information system and its development; 7. Products (goods) and their management; 8. Prices of goods, methods of their development, tactics, strategies; 9. Distribution channels and transfer of product; 10. Moving of products into market.



10. Literature: 1. G.Ķeniņš-Kings “Modernā apgāde: Labāk, lētāk un laikā”, Riga, ī Valters un Rapa, 2000, 239. Lpp.

2. Kotler P., Armstrong G. “Principles of Marketing”, New Jersey, Prentice Hall, 2000. 3. V.Praude, J.Beļčikovs “Mārketings”, Rīga, Vaidelote, 2001., 559. lpp. 4. Stern L.W., El-Ansary A.I., Coughlan A.T. “Marketing Channels”, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, 1997., p.553.


1. Title of the course of studies: Basis of Finances

2. Director of the course of studies: M.oec. Agris Žīgurs



5. Aim of the course of studies: Acquaint with the essence of world’s financial market and give complete insight into financial instruments and operation of these instruments in market.

6. Assignments of the course of studies: 1. Discuss financial turnover; 2. Acquaint with market participants; 3. Acquaint with regulatory institutions; 4. Evaluate processes of world’s financial market.

7. Content of the course of studies: 1. Concept and essence of financial market; 2. Financial instruments, money and capital market; 3. Interest rate, its fluctuations; 4. Prices of bonds and profit calculation; 5. Determination of financial assets; 6. Fisher’s effect, structure of interest rate; 7. Current values and calculation of future value; 8. Essence of currency market; 9. Stock market; 10. Stocks and dividends.



10. Literature: 1. Bodie Z., Merton R.C. “Finance”, 1998. 2. Mishkin F.S. “The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets”, 1997.3. Ritter L.S., Sober W.I., Udel G.F. “Principles of Money, Banking and Financial Markets”, 1996.4. Stephen A. Ross, Randolph W. Westrefield, Jeffrey Jaffe “Corporate Finance”, McGRAW-HILL, 2002.


1.Title of the course of studies: Theory of Organizations and Management

2. Director of the course of studies: Master of business management I Rezepina



5. Aim of the course of studies: Give theoretical and practical knowledge of the basic concepts of management theory, evolution and development of organization concept.

6. Assignment of the course of studies: 1. Acquaint with the external and internal factors influencing organization environment; 2. Understand process of communication and making decisions; 3. Explore management functions; 4. Discuss manager’s role in organization.

7. Content of the course of studies: 1. Theory of organization and management, classical and modern theories; 2. Internal and external environment of organization; 3. Communication organization; 4. Management functions, essence of planning; 5. Process and methods of making decisions; 6. Essence of organization, formation of organization’s structure; 7. Coordination and motivation; 8. Manager and management; 9. Control and effectiveness of control; 10. Psychology, conflicts, changes of management.

8. Assessment: Examination.


10. Literature: 1. V.Praude, J.Beļčikovs, “Menedžments”, R. Vaidelote, 2001. 2. H.Diderihs “Uzņēmuma ekonomika”, R. Zinātne, 2000. 3. G.Moorhead, R.W.Griffin “Organizational Behavior”, Houghton Miffin Company, Boston, 1998. 4. H.Mintzberg, J.B.Quinn, J.Voyer “The strategy process”, PH, Engelwood cliffs, 1995.


1. Title of the course of studies: Commercial Law

2. Director of the course of studies: M.iur. I.Mežgaile



5. Aim of the course of studies: Form critical, analytical and all-round understanding of principles of commercial law, giving survey of regulatory aspects of business legal environment and determination of its frame.

6. Assignments of the course of studies: 1. Analyze legal documents valid in Latvia; 2. Understand national and international deeds of commercial law; 3. Analyze actual situation; 4. Give argumented view of different aspects of commercial law; 7. Content of the course of studies: 1. Introduction into commercial law; 2. Sources of commercial law; 3. Commersant and business; 4. Changes caused by commercial law in environment of Latvia’s commercial law; 5. Separate kinds of business; 6. Establishment and action of commercial companies; 7. Principles of choice of business types; 8. Reorganization and liquidation of commercial companies; 9. Factors influencing action of commercial companies; 10. Comparative analysis of foreign commercial law.



10. Literature:

1. Radionova S. “Par komercdarījuma pamatkoncepciju”, Likums un tiesības, 2001.2. “Guide to European Community Laws”, Maitland-Walker, 2nd ed., London 1997.3. Vilgerts G., Berlaus E., Zvejsalniece B. “Komerclikuma un Koncerna likuma apskats”, Sorainen Law Offices, 2000.4. Davies L.P. “Nature and function of companies”, Gowers Principles of Modern Company Law, S&M, 1997.


1. Title of the course of studies: Fundamentals of Accounting

2. Director of the course of studies: M.oec. L. Grunsteine

3. Audience of the course of studies: Faculty of European Studies, bachelors of “European economics and business” and “Small and medium-sized business”


5. Aim of the course of studies: Acquaint with the accounting theory and its practical application.

6. Assignments of the course of studies: 1. Acquire fundamentals of accounting; 2. Acquaint with the accounting requirements in Latvia; 3. Acquire international accounting standards.

7. Content of the course of studies: 1. Concept of accounting, its functions and principles; 2. Justification documents and accounting registers; 3. Double entry and book-keeping accounts; 4. Book-keeping of money resources invested in entrepreneurship; 5. Book-keeping of cash and bank operations; 6. Book-keeping of materials and stores; 7. Book-keeping of long-term investments; 8. Book-keeping of income from economic activity; 9. Currency operations, book-keeping of export and import; 10. Book-keeping of expenses.


9. Requirements for audience of the course of studies: Compulsory attendance of lectures and seminars, home tasks, essays, examination.

10. Literature: 1. Zaiceva J. “Palīglīdzeklis uzņēmuma gada pārskata sastādīšanā”, Rīga, SIA Mamuts, 1999. 2. Grebenko M. “Grāmatvedība”, Rīga, SIA ADREMS, 1998. 3. Benze J. “Finansu grāmatvedība”, Rīga, SIA Grāmatvedis, 1995. 4. Frank Wood “Business Accounting”, 5th ed, Pitman, 1999.


1. Title of the course of studies: Company’s Strategy and Policy

2. Director of the course of studies: Master of business management Irina Rezepina3. Audience of the course of studies: Faculty of European Studies, bachelors of “European economics and business” and “Small and medium-sized business management”


5. Aim of the course of studies: Give theoretical and practical knowledge in working out strategy and policy of company’s operation, basing on strategic planning, optional criteria of these strategies, rules of development and further realization of these strategies.

6. Assignments of the course of studies: 1. Acquire the basic concepts of strategic management; 2. Acquaint with stages of strategic planning; 3. Estimate rival, appraising model of rivalry power; 4. Acquaint with types of strategy and methods of their development; 5. Acquire operation of strategic control system.

7. Content of the course of studies: 1. Company’s strategy and policy. Process of strategic management; 2. Process of strategic planning, main stages of the process; 3. Company’s mission, vision and goals; 4. Estimation of the company’s economic situation and SWOFT analysis; 5. External and internal environment of the company; 6. Estimation of rivals and model of rivalry power; 7. Types of strategy and choice of strategy; 8. Estimation of strategy and conditions of choice; 9. Strategies in the field of choice of product; 10. Development of strategic control system.

8. Assessment: Examination.


10. Literature: 1.V.Praude, J.Beļčikovs “Menedžments”, Rīga, Vaidelote, 2001,418.lpp. 2. J.Caune, A.Dzedons, L.Pētersons “Stratēģiskā vadīšana”, Rīga, Kamene, 2000, 232. Lpp. 3. H.Mintzberg, J.B. Quinn, J.Voyer “The Strategy Process”, Prentice Hall, 1995. , p.546. 4. V.Niedrīte “Uzņēmuma saimnieciskās darbības stratēģiskā plānošana”, Rīga, LU,1999, 123.lpp.

1. Title of the course of studies: Management Accounting

2. Director of the course of studies: M.oec. R.Alsina



5. Aim of the course of studies: Give theoretical knowledge and practical skills in finding sources of information necessary for making decisions connected with entrepreneurship, and methods of its application.

6. Assignments of the course of studies: 1. Understand the system of indices characterizing results of entrerpreneurship, and factors influencing it; 2. Be able to make economically reasonable decisions connected with entrepreneurship management; 3. Be able to work out and evaluate entrepreneurship plans, control results of entrepreneurship, estimate realization course of the made decisions.

7. Content of the course of studies: 1. Content of management accounting, its place and significance; 2. Entrepreneurship indices and management decisions; 3. Income and costs; 4. Profit and decision making; 5. Expenses and management decisions; 6. Prime cost and prices; 7. Budget, expenses and expenditure; 8. Money flow and decisions connected with it; 9. Long-term decision making; 10. Estimation of capital investment variants.


9. Requirements for audience of the course of studies: Compulsory attendance of lectures and seminars, home tasks, essays, examination.

10. Literature: 1. R.Alsiņa, K.Zolotuhina, J.Bojarenko “Vadības grāmatvedības pamati”, Rīga, Raka, 2000. 2. A.Pelšs “Vadības grāmatvedība”, Rīga, KIF, “Biznesa komplekss”, 2001. 3. T.Lucey “Management Accounting”, 4th Edition, Aldine House, 1996. 4. LR Finansu ministrija “Vadības grāmatvedība”, 1.daļa, Londona, Ernst & Young, 1995.


1. Title of the course of studies: Development of Business Plan

2. Director of the course of studies: M.math. N.Gūtmanis

3. Audience of the course of studies: Faculty of European Studies, bachelors of “European economics and business” and “Small and medium-sized business management” 4. Volume of the course of studies: 32 hours

5. Aim of the course of studies: Acquaint students with the basic principles and methods of business plan, as well as improve students understanding of the role and essence of entrepreneurship.

6. Assignments of the course of studies: 1. Acquaint students with theoretical viewpoints of business plan; 2. Inquire about plan structure; 3. Acquire skills of development of business plan.

7. Content of the course of studies: 1. Summary of business plan; 2. Description of company; 3. Organizational structure; 4. Methods of market investigation; 5. Analysis of market, branch and rivalry situation; 6. Marketing strategy; 7. Production operations. Service rendering; 8. Risk factors; 9. Finance analysis; 10. Foundation of company.



10. Literature: 1. Rurāne M. “Uzņēmējdarbības pamati”, Rīga, Turība, 1997. 2. Niedrītis J. “Mārketings”, Rīga, Turība, 20002. 3. “Biznesa plānošana brīvajam tirgum”, Rīga, RTU, 2000.


1. Title of the course of studies: Behaviour Culture

2. Director of the course of studies: Dr.paed. I.Ķestere



5. Aim of the course of studies: Understand and acquire rules of behaviour culture in business-like communication.

6. Assignments of the course of studies: 1. Acquaint with modern business-like etiquette; 2. Learn to form one’s own image in business environment; 3. Acquire practical advices for business-like communication.

7. Content of the course of studies: 1. Preconditions and concepts of cultural behaviour; 2. Culture of relations in working place; 3. Labour interviews; 4. Meetings; 5. Business-like parties; 6. Arrangement of guests at the table; 7. Table culture; 8. Behaviour in restaurant.



10. Literature: 1. Kincāns V. “Etiķete sadzīvē, lietišķajos kontaktos, starptautiskajās attiecībās”, Biznesa partneri, 2000. 2. Lasila S. “Jaunā zelta uzvedības grāmata”, Sprīdītis, 1994. 3. Veics V. “Uzvedības kultūras saskarsme”, RaKa, 1998.


1. Title of the course of studies: International Economic Relations

2. Director of the course of studies: M. commerc. Egils Fortins

3. Audience of the course of studies: Faculty of European Studies; bachelors of “European economics and business”


5. Aim of the course of studies: Acquaint students with the essence and forms of international economic relations, ephasizing analysis of foreign economic policy.

6. Assignments of the course of studies: 1. Acquaint students with internatinal economic theories; 2. Analyze international trade policy, paying attention to peculiarities of separate countries; 3. World market and world economy; 4. Instruments of international trade policy; 5. Movement of international production factors and international companies; 6. Regulation of international trade; 7. Relations of international currency; 8. Essence and forms of integration; 9. Relations of international companies and governments; 10. Regionalization of world economics.


9. Requirements for audience of the course of studies: Compulsory attendance of lectures and seminars, home tasks and examination.

10. Literature: 1. R.J.Carbaugh “International Economics”, Cincinnati, 1998. 2. W.J.Ethier “Modern International Economics”, New York, 1995. 3. S.Husted, M.Melvin “International Economics”, New York, 1990. 4. S.A.Baker “ An Introduction to International Economics”, Orlando, 1990.


1. Title of the Course of Studies: EU: institutions, politics, law and economy

2. Director of the Course: Dr.jur. E.Eteris3. Audience of the Course: bachalors of the Faculty of ES syllabus “Europien economy and business”4.Volume of the Course: 64 hours

5. Aim of the Course: Make students get some notions about the present development of economy, politics and legislation in the European Union

6.Assignments of the Course: 1.Acquire the structure of EU 2.Analyse perspectives of EU political and legislation development

7. Content of the Course: 1.EU history development2.EU organizational structure3.EU institutions and their competence4.Integration precess. National interests in EU5.Legislation and the process of making decisions6.EU priority issues: united agriculture and environment policies7.EU priority issues: rivalry politics, social and regional development politics8.EU politics as a means of harmonization and integration9.EU budget, finance and economial development10.Lobism in EU

8. Requirements for the Audience: Compulsory lecture and seminar attendence, doing home-assignments, summary writing

9. Check-up: Exam

10. Literature: 1.Thody Ph. A historical introduction to the European Union. – London, N.-Y., 19982.El-Agraa A.M. European Union: history, institutions, economics and politics. 19983.Goodman S.F. European Union – 19964.The European Community and the challenge of the futute.London, 19935.Deksnis E. European Union:Integration and Sovereignity


1. Title of the course of studies: International Marketing

2. Director of the course of studies: Dr.oec. D.Zelmenis

3. Audience of the course of studies: Faculty of European Studies, bachelors of “European economics and business”


5. Aim of the course of studies: Acquaint students with international marketing, its essence and specific character, paying great attention to analysis of international marketing environment and strategy.

6. Assignments of the course of studies: 1. Acquire students with the international marketing theory; 2. Make analysis of practical situation in the branch of international marketing, making use oftheoretical knowledge; 3. Work out marketing strategy and its use in practice.

7. Content of the course of studies: 1. Essence and sphere of international marketing; 2. International marketing environment; 3. Necessity and advantage of international marketing; 4. International marketing strategy; 5. International marketing information system and specific character of marketing research; 6. Dichotomy of the state and companies in international market; 7. International marketing product and price strategies; 8. International marketing distribution and movement strategies; 9. Strategic peculiarities of entering markets of different countries; 10. International marketing peculiarities of services and technologies.


9. Requirements for audience of the course of studies: Compulsory attendance of lectures and seminars, home tasks, examinaion.

10. Literature: 1. Gerald M.Meier “The International Environment of Business”, NY,1998. 2. Taylor W.Meloan, John L.Graham “International and Global Marketing”, NY, 1998. 3. V.N.Kirpalani “International Marketing”, NY, 1990. 4. V.Terpstra, R.Sarathy “International Marketing”, Orlando, 1997. Description of the Course of Studies


1.Title of the Course of Studies: International Financial Relations and European Monetary Union

2. Director of the course of studies: M.oec. K. Lesinskis

3. Audience of the course of studies: Faculty of European Studies, bachelors of “European economics and business”


5. Aim of the course of studies: Give understanding about the essence of formation of international financial relations, types, forms, process, registration, acquaint with the main international financial organizations, with aims and specific character of their action, with European Monetary union, its essence, action and developmental prospects.

6. Assignments of the course of studies: 1. Analyze the principles and reasons of formation of European Financial Union; 2. Acquaint with historical development of international currency system; 3. Acquaint with balance of the state payments, its significance in economical analysis, its structure and principles of its formation; 4. Discuss issues connected with currency rate and analyze the currency rate policy of the central bank, kinds of currency rates and regime; 5. Acquaint with action of separate international financial institutions, their aims, priorities and instruments used to achieve their aims; 6. Investigate the economic basis and significance of formation of European Monetary Union, as well as issues connected with EURO currency existing in it.

7. Content of the course of studies: 1. Basis of formation of International Financial relations; 2. Historical development of international currency relations; 3. Balance of payments; 4. Currency and currency rate; 5. Development of currency rate and currency rate policy. Currency market; 6. Currency rate and currency rate policy; 7. European monetary policy. EURO; 8. European Monetary Union, EURO and Latvia; 9. International financial institutions.8. Assessment: Examination


10 Literature: 1. Libermanis G. “Starptautiskie ekonomiskie sakari un Latvija”, Riga, Kamene, 1999. 2. Olevskis G. “Starptautiska ekonomika”, Riga, J.Rozes apgads, 2000. 3. Baily M.N., Fridman P. “Macroeconomics, Financial Markets and the International Sector”, Boston, Irwin, 1991. 4. Charles P.J. “ABCD of International Finance”, Lexington, 1991. 5. Davidson P. “International Money and the Real World”, New York,

St.Martin Press, 1992. 6. “Financial Markets and Institutions: a Managerial Approach”, Harper Collins Publishers Inc., 1993. 7. Sylvester C.W. Eijffinger, Jacob De Haan “European Monetary and Fiscal Policy”, Oxford University Press Inc., New York, 2000.

1. Title of the course of studies: International Entrepreneurship

2. Director of the course of studies: Dr.oec. A.Abeltina

3. Audience of the course of studies: Faculty of European Studies, Bachelors of “European economics and business”


5. Aim of the course of studies: Give theoretical and practical knowledge about the essence and forms of international entrepreneurship, economic problems of international transactions, main agreement forms and payment peculiarities, about risks and their management.

6. Assignments of the course of studies: 1. Acquaint students with the essence and trends of international entrepreneurship; 2. Characterize developmental tendencies and organizational forms of international trade; 3. Analyze price formation principles and peculiarities in international trade practice; 4. Acquaint with the customs role and influence on international transactions; 5. Acquaint students with functional peculiarities of international money and currency markets; 6. Characterize international entrepreneurship kinds and forms, and risks connected with their action.

7. Content of the course of studies: 1. Essence and trends of international entrepreneurship; 2. International trade; 3. Organizational forms of international trade; 4. Price development principles in international trade; peculiarities and practice. World prices and kinds of agreement prices. Methods of price calculation; 5. Customs and its role in international trade; 6. Kinds and forms of international entrepreneurship. Partnership relations. Transnational corporations and their influence on world economics in conditions of globalization; 7. Internation trade transactions and kinds of agreements; 8. Peculiarities of making purchase sale agreements and kinds of payment; 9. International money and currency markets; 10. International credit and financial institutions, currency rates and risks, their management.8. Assessment: Examination


10. Literature: 1. Avena K. “Starptautiska ekonomika”, Riga, Turibas macibu centrs, 1998. 2. Libermanis G. “Starptautiskie ekonomiskie sakari un Latvija”, Riga, Kamene, 1999. 3. Ankalins M., Tamsons Z. “Muitas proceduras”, Riga, 1997. 4. Vitolins K. “Starptautiskie tirdzniecibas ligumi un muitas maksajumi”, Talsi, 1998.

Description of the Courses of Studies

1. Title of the course: Securities Market. European Experience

2. Director of the course: Ģ. Apsītis, M Oec

3. Audience of the course: students studying the program ,,European Economy and Business’’ at the Faculty of European Studies for Bachelor’s degree

4. Volume of the course: 64 academic hours

5. Aim of the course: to introduce students to the notion of securities market and its economic nature

6. Assignments of the course:1) to introduce students to securities market as a means of financial resource and tie – up and development of

capital;2) to impart the idea of the types of securities;3) to analyse the main indicators characterising securities market;4) to impart ideas of development prospects of securities market in the Baltics.

7. Content of the course:1) Notion of securities market and its economic nature; securities market as a means of financial resources

and tie – up and development of capital; 2) Types of securities market; types of securities;3) Advantages of securities market in the tie – up of financial resources and capital; the price of financial

resources and capital in securities market;4) Participants of securities market, infrastructure of securities market;5) Professional brokers of securities in securities market;6) Indicators characterizing securities market;7) Securities market in Latvia;8) Development prospects of securities market in the Baltics;9) Main normative acts regulating securities market;10) Securities market in Europe and the world.

8. Tests on the course: examination

9. Requirements for the audience:obligatory attendance of lectures and seminars. Writing of home exercises. Examination completing the course.

10. Literature:1. David S. Kindwell, Richard L. Peterson, Dawid W. Blackwell. Financial Institution, Markets and

Money. The Dryden Press. Orlando, 1997.2. Peter S. Rose. Money and Capital Markets. BPI-Irwin, Boston, 1989.3. Stephen A. Ross, Randolph W. Westerfield, Jeffery F. Jaffe. Corporate Finance. McGraw-Hill Irwin,

Boston, 2002.4. www.eurostat.org


1. Title of the course: International Advertising

2. Director of the course: A. Batraga, Mg.Com

3. Audience of the course: students studying the program “European Economy and Business” at the Faculty of European Studies for Bachelor’s degree


5. Aim of the course: to impart theoretical and practical knowledge about the role of advertising and international advertising and its task in trade management, as well as aboutthe features of international advertisingorganisations.

6. Assignments of the course: 1. to determine the role of advertising viewed historically and to characterise advertising as a specific type of information;

2. to characterise the nature and tasks of advertising, to show the role of advertising in marketing system;

3. to characterise the types of advertising and their use;4. to determine advertising campaigns and stages of

planning, to assess the advertising effectiveness as well;5. to assess the development of international advertising and

features of management;6. to characterise the structure of international advertising

and the features of global advertising campaigns.

7. Content of the course: 1. Advertising and its role in economy. Development characteristic of advertising. Characteristics of the role of advertising in marketing. Classification of advertisements;

2. Economic and social character of development of advertising. Advertising and its operational subsystems. The role of research in organizing advertising;

3. Assessment of development of advertising;4. Development and problems of international advertising

and marketing;5. Analysis of methods for publishing advertisements.

Necessity for advertising campaigns and problems to organize them;

6. Analysis of methods for publishing advertisements;7. Management of international advertising and organizing

global advertising campaigns;8. Assessment of international advertising brands in Latvia;9. Effectiveness of advertising and methods of its

assessment.10. Features of development of international advertising.

8. Tests on the course: Examination

9. Requirements for the audience:

obligatory attendance of lectures and seminars. Writing of home exercises. Examination completing the course.

10. Literature: 1. A.H. Andreson, D. Muner Effective Marketing Communications – Blackwell Publisher Ltd, 1995.2. P. Batra, J.G. Myers, D.A. Aaker. Advertising Management (Fifth Edition) – Prentice Hall International, 1996.3. P. Smith, C. Berry, A. Pulforol. Strategic matketing Communication

– Kogan Page Ltd, 1999.4. Praude V., Beļčikovs J. Mārketings – Rīga: Vaidelote, 1999.5. Дж. Р. Россистер, Л. Перси. Реклама и продвижение товаров. С.-П. Питер, 20006. П. Cмит, К. Бэрри, А. Пулфорд. Коммуникации стратегического маркетинга. М., ЮНИТИ, 2001.


1. Title of the course of studies: International Organizations

2. Director of the course of studies: Dr.polit. Armands Gutmanis

3. Audience of the course of studies: Faculty of European Studies, bachelors of “European economics and business” 4. Volume of the course of studies: 64 hours

5. Aim of the course of studies: Acquaint students with the changes of logic prevailing in the international organizations most important for Latvia, as well as further students’ understanding in mutual relations of international organizations that are more often defining action of international policy.

6. Assignments of the course of studies: 1. Acquaint students with changes of the main international organizations in Europe; 2. Pay students’ attention to policy of extension of the European Union and how this extension influences policy of minorities; 3. Characterize national interests of Latvia and how these interests find their fulfillment in the multilateral international policy of Latvia; 4. Further students’ understanding in how many international organizations interact in international policy and how this interaction forms environment and space for Latvia’s development.

7. Content of the course of studies: 1. Threats to international safety in the period of globalization; 2. Latvia’s foreign policy in the 1990-s - the way to integration into international organizations; 3. Latvia’s integration into the European Union as accelerator of Latvia’s modernization; 4. United Europe, new threats; 5. The new European Union and its neighbours; 6. NATO’s reorganization in the beginning of the 21st century; 7. The Baltic States and NATO’s extension; 8. UNO, EDSO, European Council and Latvia’s interests regarding these organizations; 9. Multilateral policy in the Baltic sea region; 10. Many-sidedness of policy in the beginning of the 21st century - possibilities, limits, resources, interaction.

8. Assessment: Examination9. Requirements for audience of the course of studies: Compulsory attendance of lectures and seminars, home tasks, examination.

10. Literature:


1. Title of the course: Introduction to Geopolitics, its Economic Aspects

2. Director of the course: J. Prikulis, DPhil

3. Audience of the course: students studying the program ,,European Economy and Business’’ , ,,Small and Medium – Sized Business Management’’ at the Faculty of European Studies for Bachelor’s degree


5. Aim of the course: to introduce students to the topical issues of present day geopolitics, paying great attention to the views on the techniques how to solve the existing and prospective world economic problems and the attitude of different countries to these issues at the beginning of XXI century.

6. Assignments of the course:1) to introduce students to economic motivation of geopolitical plans;2) to analyse the geopolitical forces and centres;3) to understand features of changes in geopolitics nowadays.

7. Content of the course:1) Economic motivation of geopolitical plans and the main stages of their development till the early 1990s;2) Role of globalisation and liberalization in present economic development;3) Effect of various world civilizations on economy and geopolitical choices;4) Manifestation of reaction in the ,,third world’’ of old and new formation to the rapid and influential growth of Western

civilization and market economies;5) Geopolitical forces – countries essentially influencing the development of world events. Geopolitical centers, the

importance of their location rather than their power and aims;6) The USA as the only supercountry with the most developed ,,new economy’’ :amendments to the latest geopolitical

tactics;7) Success of the European Union economic integration and discussions about prospective geopolitics. Beginning of new

stage in partnership and competitive relations between the EU and the USA;8) Characteristic of separate countries’ activities in the sphere of geopolitics;9) Prospective role of the Baltic countries in geopolitical programs;10) Plans of creating the new North European region.


9. Requirements for the audience:obligatory attendance of lectures and seminars. Writing of home exercises and summaries. Examination completing the course.

10. Literature:1. Jones R.J. Globalisation and interdependence in the international political economy. –

London & New York : Pinter, 1995.2. Brzezinski Z. The Grand Chessbouard. American Primacy and its Geostrategic Imperatices.

Basic Books, 1997.3. Jakovec Yu V. Globalizacija I vzaimodeistvie kuljtur. Moskva : Ekonomika, 2001.4. Dodds K. Geopolitics in changing World. Harlow etc.: Prentice Hall, 2000.5. Ozoliņa Ž. (red.) Latvijas pasaules politikā :iespējas un ierobežojumi. – R.: LĀI, 2000.6. Kučinskis J. Jaunā pasaules kārtība un mēs paši. Jēkabpils, 2000.7. World economic situation and prospects 2001. – N. – Y.: UN DESA &

UNSTAD. 2001.

DESCRIPTION OF THE STUDY COURSE

Title of the study course: INNOVATIONS IN EUROPE

Director of the course: Dr. oec. A. Ābeltiņa

Audience of the course : Bachelors of the Faculty of European Studies,European Economy and Business programme.

Volume of the course : 64 hours

Aim of the course: To get students acquainted with the essence of innovations, problems connected with realization of innovative process in European Union. To give theoretical and practical knowledge, skills of orientation and action in the environment of innovation in order to achieve desirable result.

Object of the course:1. To get students acquainted with the essence of innovations.2. To analyse the development of innovative activities under conditions of free competitions.3. To gain knowledge on creation of innovative policy and factors which influenced success of innovations.4. To get acquainted with problems and solutions in the field of innovations in EU.5. To analyse the process of commercialisation of innovations and its various stages.6. To get acquainted with innovative activities in Latvia and prospects of its

development in European Union.

Content of the course :1. Essence of innovations. Latvian National concept of innovations and Latvian National programme of innovations. Main

problems of the development of innovations in EU.2. Competition and innovative activities.3. The role of the knowledge and technologies in innovative activities.4. Economical development and innovative economy.5. Globalisation and localisation.6. Political and social factors in the development of innovations.7. Business undertaking as a process of commercialisation of innovations. Risks in innovative activities.8. Types of innovative enterprises, infrastructure, peculiarities.9. Strategy of innovations. Management of innovations.10. Intellectual property and its advocacy

Method of control : Examination

Requirements for the audience : Compulsory attendance of lectures and seminars.Fulfilment of home tasks. Examination.

Literature:Gordon I.Pearson. Strategic Thinking. Prentice Hall, NY, 1990.David Stokes. Small Business Management. London, DP Publication LTD Aldina Place, 1995.Henry Mintzberg, James Brian Quinn. The Strategic Process. Concepts and Contexts, Prentice Hall, NY, 1992.Peggy Lambling, Charles Kuehl. Entepreneurship. Prentice Hall, NY, 1997.Roger Bennett. European Business. Financial Times. Pitman Publishing, 1997.Морозов Ю.П. Инновационный менеджмент. М., ЮНИТИ, 2000.Ковалев Г.Д. Инновационные комуникации. М., ЮНИТИ, 2000.Большакова А.С., Михайлов В.И. Современный менеджмент. Теория и практика. С.- П. Питер, 2002.Литвинский Ю. Синергетика в стратегии бизнеса. Rīga, Vaidelote, 2001.Янковский Л., Мухарь И. Организация инвестиционной и инновационной деятельности. С.П. Питер, 2001.

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Title of the study course : INTERNATIONAL BANK BUSINESS

Director of the study course : Dr.oec. A.Rigerts

Audience of the course: Bachelors of Faculty of European Studies (European Economy and Business)


Aim of the course : To get students acquainted with the main tendencies in banking development during the period of globalization of economic.

Object of the course :

1. to demonstrate significant processes and banking tendencies in nowadays;2. to analyse peculiarities of banking in various regions of the world;

3. to reveal new tendencies in major problems of the management of banking technologies in nowadays.

Content of the course : 1. Problems of global financial market formation in nowadays

2. Tendencies of banking business development. Types of banks and orientation of activities.

3. Topical problems of the Central (national) bank and monetary policy .4. Peculiarities and problems of bank activities in the USA, Japan and Western Europe.5. International markets of capital and investment banks.6. Types of modern banks and orientation of activities.7. Characteristic features of International bank business during the period of economic globalization.8. Development and problems of commercial banks in Latvia.9. Latest achievements in banking technologies: prospects and problems.10. Opportunities of banking business development in the internet environment.


Requirements for the audience: Compulsory attendance of lectures and seminars. Fulfilment of home tasks. Examination.

Literature : Lloyd B.Thomas. Money, Banking and Financial Markets. McGrow-Hill, 1997.

The Year Ahead in Global Banking: Critical Issues for 2001.- Global Finance, January 2001.

Back to front. The Banker, June 2000.

The New Germany.- Global Finance, November 2000.

When Will Japan Change.- Global Finance, May 2000.

World,s Best Internet Banks.- Global Finance, August 2001.

Рид И. Хоттер Р. Коммерческие банки. М., 1991.

Долан Э. Деньги. Банковское дело.- Санкт-Петербург, 1994.


1. Title of the course: Economy of European Countries

2. Director of the course: V. Šchukins, MBA



5. Aim of the course: to impart knowledge about economy of European countries its process of development, its features, structure, tendencies and present by integrating into the European single market.

6. Assignments of the course:4) to elicit the total economy view and connection European economic area ;5) to assess the historical prerequisites for common economic area;6) to impart concept of the features functioning in national economies and of further development tendencies;7) to assess stages of historical development of national economies and countries’ international in historical

process;8) to analyse domestic and foreign economic relations from the aspect of trade, capital and workforce flow;9) to elicit the forces of economic development in particular countries and particular periods of history;10) to analyse the model of European single market in connection with globalisation process and in their

environment.

7. Content of the course:11) Results and forecasts of West European economic development;12) England. Thatcherism and its heritage in economy. Present economic policy. Prospects;13) Characteristics of West European countries’ present-day economic problems;14) Germany. Germany’s post-war history, main features of economy;15) Germany’s economic problems after re-uniting, difficulties in financial sphere, fiscal policy, employment;16) France. Golism and post-war economic problems. Real economic situation. Prospects;17) Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland. Specifie character of economic structure;18) Problems of economic development in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Switzerland; structure of

population, employment, location, migration. Agriculture, industry, home and foreign trade, balance of payments;

19) Nordic countries – Sweden, Norway, Denmark an others. Specific character of economic structure;20) Economic resources of Nordic countries. Indicators of macroeconomics. Euro’s process of integration and

basic problems.


9. Requirements for the audience:obligatory attendance of lectures and seminars. Writing of home exercises. Examination completing the course.

10. Literature:1. IMF, World Economic Output, October 2002.2. Calvert, p, and Calvert, S. Politics and Society in the Third World. Harlow, Essex Longman, 2nd and.

2001.3. kavanagh, D. Thatcherism and British Politics: The End of Consensus? 2nd edn. Oxford. Oxford

University Press, 1990.4. OECD Country Reports, Germany, Italy, Spain and etc. Paris, annual.5. Martin, C., et al. The Spanish Economy in the new Europe. Basingstoke. Palgrave, 2000.6. Nordic Statistical Sekretariat. Tearbook of Nordic Statistic. Copenhagen, annual.7. Europe Economy. No 71, 2000.8. www.eurostat.org 9. www.europa.eu.int


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1. Title of the course: Business in Eirope

2. Director of the course: A. Rigerts, Dr Oec



5. Aim of the course: to impart knowledge about the conceptual and practical development in European business, the

6. Assignments of the course:11) to introduce students to European commercial environment;12) to analyse strategy of doing business in Europe;13) to understand specific character of business strategy;14) to analyse strategy of competition in European enterprises.

7. Content of the course:21) Components of European commercial environment;22) Co-ordination of tax policy in Europe;23) Investment environment in Europe;24) Policy challenges in Europe, its specific character;25) Trade management in Europe;26) Strategy of European business;27) Effect of European cultural and social environment on business;28) Problems of environmental protection in Europe;29) Business in Central and Eastern Europe;30) European business in conditions of globalisation.


9. Requirements for the audience:obligatory attendance of lectures and seminars. Writing of home exercises and summaries. Examination completing the course.

10. Literature:1. Michael R. Czinkota, Ilkka A. Ronkainen, Michael H. Moffet. International Business. – 6 th.ed., Harcourt

College Publishers, 2000.2. Charles W.L. Hill. International Business. – 3 rd.Ed., McGraw-Hill Irvin, 2001.3. Gnesoto N., Kremenyk V. European security and defence policy. Vol.1, CEPS Brussels, 2002.4. Johmson, Dabra and Turner Colin. European business. Policy Challenges for the new commecial environment.

– N.Y.:Rourledge, 2000.5. www.eurostat.org6. www.europa.eu.int 7. www.wto.com

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1. Title of the Course of Studies: Risk Management in International Business

2. Director of the Course: Dr. oec. A.Ābeltiņa

3. Audience of the Course: Bachelors of the Faculty of ES program “European economy and business”

4. Volume of the Course: 64 hours

5. Aim of the Course: Make students get some notions about securities statistics, demonstrate investment diversification and risk limitation concept, teach students to formulate tasks of determining optimal investment portfolio

6. Assignmemts of the Course: 1.Teach students to assess securities efficiency and risks, as well as their intercorrelations

2.Provide knowledge related to analysis of securities portfolio efficiency and risks 3.Encourage the development of students’ abilities to determine optimal portfolio and its efficiency amount 4.Analyse project and business plan risks

7. Content of the Course: 1.Multidimensial case volume2.Mathematical analysis and statistics3. Theoretical basis of forecasting 4.Securities efficiency as a case volume5.Concept of investment diversification6.Optimal portfolio. A rather thin distinction7.Non risk securities portfolio8.Securities market statistics9.Model of formation of active market price capital10.Project and business plan risk analysis

8. Requirement for the Audience: Compulsory lecture and seminar attendence, doing assignments, summary writing ,taking an exam

9. Evaluation : Exam

10. Literature: 1. Gujarti D. Essentials of economics.- n.-Y.: McGraw-Hill, 1992.2. Adams A., Bloomfield D., Booth P., England P. Investment Mathematics and Statistics.

London: Graham@Trotman, 19983. Strong R.A. Portfolio Construction, Management and Protection. N.-Y.: West

Publishing Company, 1993.4. Elton E.J., Gruber M.J. Modern Portfoio theory and Investment analysis. N.-Y.:

John Wiley and Sond Inc. 1995.5. Cheney J.M., Moses E.A. Fundamentals of Investments. – 1992.6. Krisin A.V. Bezopasnostj predpriņimaķeļksoj

gejaķeļnosķi. M., 1995.

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Title of the study course : EUROPEAN ECONOMIC INTEGRATION

Director of the study course : Dr. phil. J.Prikulis

Audience of the course : Bachelors of the Faculty of European Studies, European Economy and Business programme.


Aim of the course : To give knowledge on process of economic Integration in the European Union, its main problems, results and prospects.

Object of the course :1. To ascertain theoretical basis of economic integration in EU.2. To evaluate the process of practical realization of economic integration,

its promoting and impeding factors.3. To evaluate peculiarities of EU common market functioning and its further development tendencies.4. To analyse economic integration in EU after the branches of national

economy.5. To evaluate formation of the EU budget, attempts of harmonization taxes, success of monetary integration and unsolved problems in this field.6. To ascertain regional, structural and social integrations in EU.7. To analyse economic integration prospects of EU and EU candidates

in the process of economic globalization of Europe and the whole world.

Content of the course : 1. Theories of economic integration. Main stages of EUeconomic integration. EU institutions.2. Development of free market in Europe after the World War II. Transition to

customs union , formation of the home market. Competition policy.Development of four free .

3. EU common market.4. Integration principles of EU branches of national economy.5. Realization of European small and medium enterprises potential.6. Regional and social integration principles in EU.7. EU fiscal policy, taxes and problems of harmonization. EU budget. Monetary

integration.8. Variants of regional, structural and social integration success and failure in EU

states, future prospectives.9. EU economic integration in the globalization context of nowadays.10. Future prospectives of economic integration in Europe.


Requirements for the audience : Compulsory attendance of lectures and seminars. Fulfilment of home tasks. Examination.

Literature:Hansen, Jorgen Drud (ed.) European integration. An economic perspektive.- NY.: Oxford University Press, 20001.Molle, Willem. The ecinimics of European integration. Theory, practice, policy.- Aldeshot etc.: Ashgate, 1997.Wallace, Helen and Wallace William. Policy-making in the European Union.- N.Y.: Oxford University Press, 2000.Harror, Jeffrey. The political economy of integration in the European Union.- Cheltennam: Edward Elgar, 2000.Johnson, Debra and Turner, Colin. European bisiness. Policy shallenges for the new commercial environment.- N.Y.: Routledge, 2000.Funck, Bernard, pizatti, Lodovico (eds). Labor, employment and social policies in the EU enlargement process.- Washington, D.C.: The World Bank, 2002.www.eurostat.org.www.europa.eu.int.



Syllabus of the course

1. Title of the course:Information Science

2. Head of the course: assoc. professor Uldis Teibe

3. Lecturers involved in the course: assoc. professor Uldis Teibe, other lectures of the Chair of Physics

4. Audience of the course: students of all study programs of the Faculty of European studies, 1st year of studies, 2nd semester

5. Length of the course: 24 practical classes4 hours of individual work

6. Aims of the course: to acquire knowledge and skills in information science that could be the basic level for studying other courses and that is necessary for practical work

7. Tasks of the course: - at the end of the course students must know theoretical basis of information science, essential notions; structure of computer and its work principles; security requirements while working on computer.

- students must be able to write and to edit texts, electronic charts, simple diagrams of graphical drawings, to work and to search the information in networks, to work with e-mail; to make, to copy and to move separate files on/from floppy discs

8. Content of the course: - electronic charts. Tasks and possibilities of electronic charts. Electronic bank. Cell coordinates. Active cell. Moving the cursor. Moving and splitting of documents forms. Help line. Command line. Input of texts, formulas, commands and subcommands. Getting information. Formatting. Content and significance of cell. Changing information in command line. Switching between command line and graphic user interface. Major commands and their tasks. Standard functions. Creating and connecting formulas.

- Charts, their types and use. Using electronic charts for creating date base. Sorting and filtring data. Connecting chart editor with other editors. Work on chart editor. Excel (16 hours).

- Work on computer keyboard. Practical classes with the program Learn to Type (8 hours).

9. Assessment: - test of students’ individual work;- consultation before test;- final test at the end of the course.

10. Demands to students: - students must know course of computer in corresponding level of secondary school;

- students must take active part in practical work on computers;

- students must pass successfully test at the end of the course.

11. Literature: 1. V. Vēzis. Microsoft Excel 5.0 ikvienam. - R.:

Datorzinību Centrs,1996., 200 lpp.2. I. Murāne. Internet - tas ir vienkārši. - R.:

Datorzinību Centrs, 1997., 234 lpp.3. G. Dambe un J. Augucēvičs. Datorizētā lietvedība.

– R.: Turība, 1999., 48 lpp.4. E. Treiguts. Datoru tehnoloģija lietvedībā un

ekonomikā. R.: Turība, 1999. 72 lpp.5. 101 vērtīgs padoms. Interneta lietošana. – R.:

Zvaigzne ABC, 1998, 72 lpp.6. Methodical materials of the Department7. „E-pasaule“ – populscientific journal.8. Weekly informative paper „Datoru avīze“.9. Manual from lazerdiscs and internet


1. Title of the course: foreign language (English)

2. Head of the course: I.Krēsliņa, Mg.philol.

3. Lecturers involved in the course: I.Krēsliņa, Mg.philol.

4. Students of the course: students of Faculty of European studies, Department of regional Economy and Business, 1st year

5. Length of the course: 96 academic hours

6. Aim of the course: to improve the skills in reading, speaking, listening and writing acquired at secondary school;

to introduce students to the most used forms of business correspondence;

to develop the necessary skills in speaking and listening to gain success in professional environment.

7. Tasks of the course: to teach students to read and to understand texts about business, management, economics and topics connected to their specialty.

8. Content of the syllabus: 1. Company structure2. Recruitment3. Management styles4. Advertising and marketing5. Business and the environment6. Franchising7. The small business8. Retailing9. International trade. The European Union

9. Assessment: final test at the end of term 1, assessing student’s progress during 3 modules with an average mark;

examination at the end of term 2 (in writing and orally).

10. Requirements for the audience: active participation in practical classes; writing of home exercises and handing in

for assessment; writing of a test successfully at the end of

each module; ability to do an intermediate-level –

listening test with comprehension; discussion on themes previously taught in

classes with the teacher / student; reading of an unknown text in economics

and writing of a comprehension test; ability to make a dialogue with a partner

on the themes previously taught in classes;

ability to express his/her view on the themes taught in classes.

11. Literature: 1. Ashley A., Book of Commerce Correspondence, OVP, 1994

2. Cotton D., Robbins S., Business Class, Nelson BE, 1993

3. Lannon M., Tullis G., Insights into Business, Longman, 1997

4. MacKenzie I., English for Business Studies, CVP, 1997

5. Pawell M., Business Matters, LTP (Business), 1996

Description of the course of studiesGerman language

1. Title of the course: German language (as a second foreign language)

2. Lecturers of the course: Aija Zilvestre, lecturer, Mg. Phil.Aija Rubene, lecturer, Mg. Phil.Dace Žibala, lecturer, Mg. Ped.Ludmila Jermakoviča, lecturer

3. Auditory: students of all study programmes (III - V terms) of the Faculty of European studieswithout preliminary knowledge

4. Volume of the course: practical classes – 216 hours

5. Goal of the course: to master general German language, to develop usage skills of language in daily situations

6. Objectives: To train listening, speaking, reading and writing skills;

To motivate students to improve communication skills in German;

To introduce students to contemporary life and culture in Germany and in German speaking countries

7. The content of the course: The course contents: development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, whose goal is to use

German to interact with native speakers of German acquirement of grammar structures and vocabulary for the development of

communicative skills

8. Requirements: regular attendace of classes,test writing,examination at the end of course

9. Suggested Sources: Teaching aid “Themen Neu 1”

“Themen Neu 2” Egons Ziediņš “Vācu valodas gramatikas rokasgrāmata” Das Jugendmagazin “JUMA” Compact Aktiv –Test 2.000 minutien-Training,

Compact Publisher, Muenchen, 2001-04-10 Other authentic material Dictionaries German – Latvian/ Latvian – German

Description of the course of studiesGerman language

1. Title of the course: German language (as a second foreign language)

2. Lecturers of the course: Aija Zilvestre, lecturer, Mg. Phil.Aija Rubene, lecturer, Mg. Phil.Dace Žibala, lecturer, Mg. Ped.Ludmila Jermakoviča, lecturer

3. Auditory: students of all study programmes (III - V terms) of the Faculty of European Studieswithout preliminary knowledge

4. Volume of the course: practical classes – 216 hours

5. Goal of the course: to master general German language, to develop usage skills of language in daily situations

6. Objectives: To train listening, speaking, reading and writing skills;

To motivate students to improve communication skills in German;

To introduce students to contemporary life and culture in Germany and in German speaking countries

7. The content ofthe course: The course contents: development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, whose goal is to use

German to interact with native speakers of German acquirement of grammar structures and vocabulary for the development of

communicative skills

8. Requirements: regular attendace of classes,test writing,examination at the end of course

9. Suggested Sources: Teaching aid “Themen Neu 1”

“Themen Neu 2” Egons Ziediņš “Vācu valodas gramatikas rokasgrāmata” Das Jugendmagazin “JUMA” Compact Aktiv –Test 2.000 minutien-Training,

Compact Publisher, Muenchen, 2001-04-10 Other authentic material Dictionaries German – Latvian/ Latvian – German


1. Title of the course: Spanish language

2. Head of the course: G.Pigita, MA.

3. Lecturers involved in the course: G.Pigita, MA., A.Tetere, M.phil.

4. Students of the course: students of all study programmes (V – VIII terms) of the Faculty of European studies(proficiency level – beginners)

5. Length of the course: V - VIII semesters216 hrs. practical classes

6. Aims of the course: to master general French language, to develop usage skills of language in daily situations

7. Tasks of the course: To train listening, speaking, reading and writing skills;

To form and to develop communication skills in Spanish;

to get acquainted with etiquette of Spanish language and national features: traditions, culture;

to introduce students to contemporary economic and political life and culture in Spain;

to develop independent work: work with a dictionary, with texts, finding the necessary information.

8. Content of the syllabus: to form and to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, using basic linguistic knowledges, reading with comments, extralinguistic sources, everyday situations and conversational topics.

9. Assessment: Test (oral and/or written) at the end of each module on the material covered;Test at the end of VI and VII semester;Exam at the end of the course.

10. Demands to students: Compulsory attendance of practical classes

11. Literature: Rozenberga M. El español. R., 2002. Попова Е.Г. El español para ti. M., 2002. Нуждин Г., Комарова А. 75 устных тем по

испанскому языку. М., 2000. Дышлевая И.А. Español para empezar. Курс

испанского языка для начинающих. С-П., 2002. Busquets L., Bonzi L. Curso intensivo de español

para extranjeros. Madrid, 1993. Other authentic materials Spanish - Latvian, Latvian - Spanish dictionary.


1. Title of the course: French language

2. Head of the course: H.Ļahova

3. Lecturers involved in the course: lecturers H.Ļahova, I.Krūmiņa, N.Nafikova

4. Students of the course: students of all study programmes (VI – VIII terms) of the Faculty of European studies(proficiency level – beginners)

5. Length of the course: V - VIII semesters216 hrs. practical classes

6. Goal of the course: to master general French language, to develop usage skills of language in daily situations

7. Tasks of the course: To train listening, speaking, reading and writing skills;

To motivate students to improve communication skills in French;

To introduce students to contemporary life and culture in France and in French speaking countries.

8. Content of the syllabus: development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, whose goal is to use French to interact with native speakers of French

acquirement of grammar structures and vocabulary for the development of communicative skills

9. Assessment: Test at the end of each module on the material covered;Test at the end of each semester;Exam at the end of the course.

10. Demands to students: Compulsory attendance of practical classes

11. Literature: 1. Nouveau sans frontières 1, Méthode de français, Cahier d'exercices, Paris, Clé International, 1998

2. Nouveau sans frontières 2, Méthode de français, Cahier d'exercices, Paris, Clé International, 1998

3. Nouveau sans frontières 3, Méthode de français, Cahier d'exercices, Paris, Clé International, 1998

4. Grammaire 350 exercices, Niveau intermédiare, Paris, Hachette, 1996

5. Grammaire 350 exercices, Niveau moyen, Paris, Hachette, 1996

6. 450 exercices de grammaire, Niveau intermédiare, Paris, Clé International, 1998

7. Other authentic materials8. French - Latvian, Latvian - French dictionary.

Approved : 28.05.2002 ______________

(H.Ļahova)

6. PERSPECTIVE EVALUATION OF STUDY PROGRAM

6.1. Relevance of the study program to the academic education standard.

The academic Bachelor's study program "European `economics and business" is designed to be relevant to the academic higher education standard ( approved on 03.01.2002).The academic Bachelor's study program "European economics and business" corresponds to the secondary level of academic higher education to acquire the fifth level qualification. The aim of the program is to train qualified specialists of all-round education in the field of European economics and business, using results of fundamental theoretical and practical research in relevant sciences.The content of the syllabus allows to achieve the aims set.The Bachelor's study programme comprises 160 credit points (they comply with the demands of the standard ), the obligatory option - 54 credit points (in the standard not less than 24 credit points) and the part by free choice.At the end of completion of the program, the Bachelor's degree is awarded in the management science with a specialization "European economics and business" ( code 443412110) .Graduates of the program have a chance to continue education in the academic or professional Master's program, as well as to compete in the labour market which is becoming more and more complex. To-day there is a great demand for a competent specialist with analytical-research line in the academic background and knowledge on EU economics, business environment and conditions for making a business.

6.2. Results of employers' survey.

Employers' survey gives a proof of the significance of the program, its perspectives from the point of view of the advancement of economics and the demand for specialists in the labour market. The first graduates of the study program "European economics and business" graduated in 2001/2002, 11 graduates altogether.Graduates are employed now in the state (27%) and private companies (73%) and learn in Master's program (27%). These are the following places of work for our graduates: Latvian privatization agency, Jelgava region Committee for Public service regulation, Gavars Ltd., Avon cosmetic, Audit firm Ernst&Young, etc. The results of employers' survey are as follows: 1 - graduates' work is evaluated as positive; 2 - the level of knowledge is evaluated as high; 3 - the level of foreign language proficiency is evaluated as high; 4 - computers' skills are evaluated as very good and rather good; 5 - communication skills are considered as very good; 6 - employers are willing to employ graduates of the programme in future as well; 7 - according to employers' opinion, the graduates would need greater practical work experience.

Approvedby Riga Stradins University

Senate meeting

2003.15.04.

protocol No.1-2/15.04.03.

Riga Stradins University

Faculty of European Studies

Department of Regional Economy and Business

Bachelor Study Program

,,Economy and Business in Europe’’

(443412)

Self-estimate Report

Riga, February, 2003

RSU Faculty of European Studies

Department of Regional Economy and Business

Riga, LV – 1007, Dzirciema 16

Telephone 371 409184

The Program is accredited 03.12.2001.

No.030-403

Resolution No. 437 of November 28,2001

by Accreditation commission

The Bachelor study Program ,,European Economy and Business’’ is accredited till December 31,2003

7. Estimate of the Study Program

The Business management Program “Economy and Business in Europe” at RSU Faculty of European

studies Department of Regional Economy and Business in carried out since September 1998. The formation

of the Programme was connected with necessity promote the education of specialists in business to

management in Latvia having a specialisation in European economy and Business by using a new tuition

pattern – module training that widely used in many countries (for ex., in Scandinavian countries), foresees

dynamic autonomous work by students as well as encourages drawing in educational process experts from

Latvia and abroad. The urgency of the Bachelor study program “Economy and Business in Europe” is

determined by up-to-date tendencies in the realm of economy and political integration.

The Programme was accredited in 2001 and the suggestions of Accreditation Commission were taken

into consideration improving the structure of the Programme and the process of its realisation. The program

“Economy and Business in Europe” for academic years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003 were perfected by

introducing new study courses and improving the existing ones. A special attention is being paid to

intensifying the studies of European Union. Yet the Programme is realised successfully enough the necessity

of further improvement both in the study Programme and its practical realisation still exists. The principle of

democracy is observed in the Management process of the Programme.

Suggestions of the students mine parliament are taken into consideration in the Program’s realization,

problems are stated on the basis of analysis of students’ enquiries. The aim of the Self-estimate Report of the

Program “Economy and Business in Europe’’ is to evaluate the educational process and work out a definite

set of proposals for its improvement.

7.1. Aim and Tasks of the study Program

The most important aim of Latvia’s economical politics is to achieve a stable and integrated

economical up growth that will provide a high level welfare for Latvia’s inhabitants. It determines the

necessity to achieve a regular and permanent growth of internal total product, integration of economical and

social development, effective use of all resources. Achievement of Latvia’s strategic aim that foresees

economical and political integration our century into European Union is of great importance too.

Urgency of Bachelor study Program “Economy and Business in Europe’’ is determined by modern

tendencies in the field of economical and political integration changes in the world business structure,

necessity to solve practical problems of international business using results of theoretical research. That

causes necessity to train qualified specialists for international including European sphere of business and

economy, being able to run entrepreneurship in united European economy space.

The aim of the Bachelor study program “Economy and business in Europe’’ is to train qualified

specialists having vast knowledge in European economy and business sphere using the results of the

fundamental an practical research of the corresponding scientific realms.

The program will promote the development of the specialty of European economy and business in

Latvia and possibility to co-operate with international scientific business and management organizations.

The tasks of the Bachelor study program “Economy and Business in Europe’’:

- to give knowledge in basic descriptions of economy and management of business, in history

and analysis of economical politics in regional economics as well as in international economy

and management of business;

- to ensure the mastering latest cognition and discussions in economy and management;

- to give knowledge on problems and tendencies of economical development of European

countries;

- to ensure the analysis of process of European integration, pointing out the main problems and

perspectives of further development;

- to ensure knowledge on business organization and specifies in Europe;

- to develop skills and abilities to obtain the necessary information in methods and scientific

analysis;

- to give knowledge in organization and management of international cooperation’s and

institutions;

- to teach students to carry out scientific analysis and use the results obtained in practice;

- to prepare graduates for Master studies;

- to prepare graduates for work at state institutions as well as private international and local

companies, the institutions of EU.

7.2. Organization of the Study Program

The Bachelor study programme is formed in accordance with legislation in educational sphere in the

LR as well as taking into consideration international standards. It consists of theoretical courses and the

Bachelor Paper. The Program “Economy and Business in Europe’’ is realized in 8 semesters (4 academic

years).

To graduate successfully students have to all theoretical courses, pass examinations (the total number

of examinations 35), prepare and defend foreseen projects, course papers and the Bachelor Paper. For the last

the time is foreseen in the light semester.

The minimum volume of Bachelor study program is 160 credit points, including 140 credit points for

theoretical courses and projects and 20 credit points for working out and defending the bachelor Paper. The

minimum amount of credit points to obtain the Bachelor degree according to the law of Education of the LR’

is 160 credit points. The average number of credit points of students involved in the Program usually reaches

167-170 points. The necessary number of credit points in the program “Economy and Business in Europe’’

could be explained by the structure of compulsory and elective subjects, course projects and practice. The

theoretical part of the Bachelor Program foresees fundamental research as well as mastering of latest

cognitions and discussions in economy and management, the Bachelor Paper is based on research, it must

have a novelty in the chosen branch of science. The teaching process is organized according to module

principle. It means that students acquire only two profiling subjects at the same time, take examinations and

obtain credit points and same non-profiling subjects(foreign languages, informatics, sports for health) passing

the test. Science academic year 2001/2002 foreign languages as well give credit points to students : English 2

points, German 3 points, French (Spanish) – 2 or 3 points(depends on the number of semesters).

In 1st and 2nd study year students master basic theoretical courses that all are compulsory. In the 3rd and

4th year students master profiling elective courses both theoretical and practical in the field of international

economical relations, economy and business in Europe, including : EU, institutions, politics, economy and

law, International financial relationship and European monetary union, International economical relationship,

European economical integration, Economy of European states. Securities market in Europe and others.

One module consists of 80 hours or 64 hours according to the course type ( A or B). 20 hours are

contact hours but 60 (44) – independent work hours. For each module in the 1st and 2nd year students receive 5

credit points (A courses) but in the 3rd and 4th year – 4 credit points (B courses). For one module in C type

courses students receive 2 credit points. Some of C type courses - informatics, sports for health are concluded

passing a test without credit points.

All the subjects included in the Program can be divided into three categories:

A – compulsory study subjects forming 51 % of the study amount;

B – electives giving credit points – 41 % of the study program’s amount;

C – free choice electives with or without credit points – 8 % of the study program’s amount.

Correction of A, B and C parts according to credit points and the number of subjects

Credit points Subjects

Number % Number %

A-part 86 53 19 51

B-part 52 33 15 41

C-part 4 1 3 8

Bachelor Paper 20 13

The professional level students is promoted by compulsory guest lectures, delivered by well known

Latvian and foreign specialists, scientists and managers from state institutions and International organizations.

In academic year 2002/2003 guest lectures were delivered by:

- Roberts Zīle – the minister of special tasks in co-operation with EU institutions ,,European

Union – Challenge to All and Everybody’’;

- Ivars Kalvišķis – the president of the Company ,,Development Project’’ - ,,reduction of PVN

rate in the context of EU’’;

- Eduards Stiprais – the chief of the secretariat of Negotiations of integration into EU

- ,,Integration into EU and Defense of Latvia’s national Interests’’;

- Vladimirs Ščukins – LU lecturer, the state proxy PU ,,Baltic Terminal’’ - ,,Towards

Economical tower’’ (Economical reforms in chine);

- Normuns Priede – the chief Marketing Manger of State share Company ,,Latvias valsts

meži’’ (Latvia State’s Forests) – ,,Forest Trend in Latvia’’.

Mastering of foreign languages is of great importance not only for some subjects being taught in

English but also for formation and development of further business contacts. In the 1st study year students

master English fundamentally, in the 2nd year they study German but in the 3rd – French or Spanish (their

choice). 4th year students often refuse to study the 3rd foreign language mainly for 2 reasons:

1) the necessary number of credit points has been obtained;

2) many students have started business activities therefore they have a lack of time for extra studies.

The total number of courses, including compulsory and electives, foreign languages, course papers and

practices is 50 however to get the necessary number of credit points students should master 34 subjects.

At the beginning of every academic year students receive so called ,,Students guide’’ for the year. In

2002/2003 academic year ,,Students guides’’ for all four years were revised and supplemented with new

details.

The Department works out new Descriptions of study courses which students receive at the beginning

of academic year. The description of the study courses is a basic document where the main principles of the

study process are reflected – the aim of the course, tasks, contents (the themes of the lectures, seminar

questions, a list of literature – on every theme, the themes of reports), the teachers demands to the students

and the system of assessment and evaluation.

In 2002/2003 academic year course descriptions were revised and supplemented with the latest study

and scientific literature, the Internet sources were given. The demands of FES students, their duties and terms

that should be observed in the study process ore more clearly stated. In the report delivered by the Expert

commission the necessity to deepen the specialization of the Program including in the study process the

courses on EU’s institutions. Taking into consideration the recommendations of the Expert commission, the

Bachelor study Program was essentially altered and the study courses connected with International economy

and business as well as the development of European countries in the sphere of economy, economical and

monitory politics of EU, Industrial and agricultural politics of EU, etc. The specialization of the Program is

ensured in the 3rd and 4th study years. 76 credit points or 46 % out of 166 obtained after mastering the whole

Program correspond to the Programs specialization.

In Latvia there is a lack of highly qualified specialists for some subjects (for instance, European

Legislation, commercial activities in western European countries, etc.) there fore it is necessary to encourage

teachers (professors) to work out the necessary courses, in year 2002 to realize the Program three more

teachers were involved into the Programs realization process. These teachers(professors) have an experience

in a job with EU and international institutions. However the lack of highly qualified teachers (professors) can

be still felt in the subjects oriented to the specifics of EU in economy and business.

Activities carried out to perfect the organization of the Program in academic year 2002/2003:

- To ensure the specialization of the Program its structure is radically changed. In the frame of

the Program 12 courses that are dedicated to EU’s institutions, international economical

relationships. European economy and business are realized,

- Credit points are given for foreign languages mastered: English 2 credit points, German – 3,

French (Spanish) – 2 or 3 according to the number of semesters studied.

- Co-operation with guest teachers is realized in the subjects where there is a lack of domestic

ones.

- 3 more highly qualified teachers were engaged in the realization of the Program. They have

work experience with EU and international institutions.

- The activities in methods of teaching are highly activated. Institutions in methods of writing

and defending course papers, Bachelor Papers theses of course / Bachelor papers are worked

out.

,,Students’ Guides’’ were revised new chapters added to all year levels. In the ,,Students Guide’’ for

year 4 the part ,,Elaboration of the bachelor Paper. Methodical directions’’, ,,The criteria of assessment of the

Bachelor paper’’, ,,The defence and estimation of research project’’, some samples of design of the Bachelor

Paper were worked out and added;

In ,,Students’ Guide’’ for years 2 and 3 ,,Methodical Institutions for authors and

opponents’’, ,,Innovations in the defense of course papers’’, a rubric on students’ practice and demands to

practice resume, some samples of design of the course paper were added.

,,Students’ Guide’’ for year 1 is supplemented with methodical instructions on demands of elaboration

and design of scientific report, summary writing and a sample of a lost of literature used. At the Depart

descriptions of new study courses are prepared and students receive them at the beginning of the course.

Course descriptions were partly revised: supplemented by the latest study and scientific literature on the

Internet data(sources). The demands of the FES are more dearly stated, students’ duties and terms, heeded to

be observed, precisely pointed out.

In compulsory and advised lists of literature the Internet sources are mentioned. Students are

encouraged to use the Internet resources and other modern technologies more actively.

Changing of mastering the material studied is in proved. The terms of handing in Students summaries,

courses papers are strictly controlled, a special for where every student’s proceeding during the module is

reflected, is introduced.

The work with ,,debtors’’ is activated. Several letters were sent to students and their

parents. ,,Debtors’’ are regularly asked to participate at the Departments meetings reporting or banding in the

dept setting schedules.

If necessary extra tutorials are available a feed back among students ads teacher is set. At the

beginning of the semester group meetings are held which the chain persons of the Department participate in.

At the end of every module on inquire is organized. The aim of it is to get to know how positive was the

interaction between students and teachers (professors). The results of the questionnaires are analyzed and

summarized. They are taken into consideration in further organization of the academic study process.

7.3. Practical Realizations of the study Program

The main forms of the study program are lectures where according to the program the teaching

material is expounded, seminars and practical classes as well as the students’ autonomous work. The

following teaching <--> learning methods are used in the Program: concretisation of mastered theoretical

knowledge at seminars, analysis of dilemma situations, tests and control works, fulfillment of home tasks,

preparation of reports, work out and defense (presentation) of individual and projects.

Much attention is paid to students’ independent work that is directed to the mastering and analysis of

scientific literature, writing summaries and essays per each lecture and seminar, preparation of reports and

projects as well as course papers. The task of teachers is to help the students organize independent works if

necessary to consulted and give guidance. The aim of the teaching methods used is to develop students’

possibility to analyze economical situations critically, to evaluate the development of these situations in

future, logically, to from the skills to work according to the team principle.

Teachers (professors) work out course syllabus for every subject. The Syllabus is a fundamental

document that contains the main principles of the course: its aim, tasks, content (the themes of the lectures

and seminars, lost of literature, seminar questions, themes for reports). To facilitate the mastering of material

copies of obligatory literature are offered. Students can buy them paying a cost price.

On June 10 and 11, 2002 the first defense of Bachelor Papers at the FEI the Department of Regional

Economy and Business took part. 11 students of the Program ,,Economy and Business in Europe’’ defended

their Bachelor papers in management. 2 works were estimated ,,exceptional’’, 9 students got the

evaluation ,,defended’’. The students of the Program snowed appropriate knowledge and skills in analyses of

scientific literature, theoretical research, statement of aims and tasks out empirical and practical part, suitable

to the Bachelor Degree level, the average mark is rather high – 7.6 points. The themes of Bachelor Papers

reflect a west sphere of up-to-date problems of economical development, for instance:

- The use of Latvia’s external trade police – in the context of integration into EU;

- Foreign investment in Latvia. Problems and development perspectives in Latvia;

- Economical and monetary union and introduction of EIRO. Actualities, problems and

prognoses;

- The influence of Nordic states on Latvia economy, etc.

The main peculiarity of the specifics of research work of Bachelors writing the Programme has to be

pointed out: The problems counted with the development of Latvia’s economy are analysed in the context of

integration into EU.

The Bachelor Papers and their defense were estimated by the Defente Commission of Bachelor Papers,

chaired by Dr.oec., assistant – professor Andris Rigerts.

The chairman is a manager of one of branches of Krajbanka. He is a professional with a great

academic and practical experience. The numbers of the Commission are full – time staff of the Department as

well as teachers(professors) from the biggest Latvia Universities having, pedagogical and scientific

experience.

The tasks carried out to improve the organisation of the Programme in academic year 2002/2003:

- In October 2003 the seminar ,,Methods in Social Sciences’’ was organized for the teachers

(professors) of the FEI;

- Teachers (professors) participated in the seminar ,,To Be, To Know, To be Able. Methods

which guarantee a successful contact with audience’’, organized by Latvia’s Association of

Adults’ Education. They got acquainted with innovations in methods of teaching <--->

learning process;

- Since year 2002 the library founds are enlarged by 30 new, valuable books in economy,

international relations, EU legislation.. since year 2003 new periodicals on the themes

mentioned are available at the University library.

Advisable improvements:

- To facilitate mutual visits and discussions on lectures among teachers;

- To organize regular seminars in methods for teachers(professors) of the Department;

- To ensure participation of the academic staff in methodical and Scientific seminars outside

RSU (participants, fees, time);

- Co-operate with RSU library in the sphere of purchasing scientific and study literature;

- To co-operate actively with different, international founds, for instance, Soros Fond in Latvia,

to supply teachers (professors) with necessary, up-to-date scientific and study literature.

7.4. System of assessment and evaluation

The system of assessment and evaluation for each course is given in the course description. At the

beginning of every module students get acquainted with assessment criteria.

To ensure the united system of the study process as well as assessment and evaluation at the

Department of Regional Economy and Business in year 2002 the Information on assessment and evaluation

was worked out for teachers (professors) of the Department.

The knowledge is evaluated according to 10 point system and the final mark is calculated out of the

total of all the marks received. The assessment has a complex character and the evaluation is done taking into

account the following:

1. Attendance of lectures and seminars;

2. Participation and quality of answers at seminars;

3. Summaries of lectures, seminars and problem essays the aim of which is to develop students’ skills

to reduce the mastered material and develop ability to affix the most essential and primary;

4. Report or on individual project. The aim of the report in to develop the ability of students to

analyse, to determine the essence of the basic problem of the theme, to estimate alternative

opinions, to offer own one and substantiate it;

5. Examination. The examination schedule is worked out in accordance with the terms, of the whole

study process within the cycle, it means, at the end of the study course, foreseeing five days off

before each examination.

At the end each semester students are informed about the average final mark which includes all the

marks obtained during the study process.

Attendance of lectures and seminars is obligatory. In case of illness a document approving it should be

show, but about absence a student have to report at the Department or Dean’s office. Unjustified absence from

lectures or seminars (50 % and more) is going to be qualified as a violation of the agreement with all the

consequences following it. If 2 to 5 lectures are not attended without any reason the final mark could be

diminished for 30 % of the total amount of points obtained. If a student has not handed in a time stated 50 %

of all independent written works, the course should be acquired once again in the following academic year

paying extra fee. If 50 % - 100 % of written works are not handed in the teacher (professor) may not allow

the student pass an examination till all the debts are set but not later as till January 1, in 1 st semester and June

1 2nd semester. Additional report themes are worked out for ,,debters’’. If the demands are violated a student

could not be allowed to pass the examination obligations are fulfilled or a decision of repetition of a course in

a years time for on extra fee could be accepted.

7.5. Students

A number of students involved in the Program. In academic year 2002/2003 – 163 1st to 4th year

students are studying at the Department of Regional Economy and Business. 106 being involved in the

Program ,,Economy and Business in Europe’’ – 45 of them are 1st year students, 19 – 2nd year students, 18 –

3rd year students and 14 – 4th year students.

In academic year 1998/1999 when the Program was opened, 22 students were enrolled but 2000/2001

– 28 students.

According to the data obtained number of students from 1st to 4th year has a tendency to diminish. In

all 4 years 34 students are exmatriculated, 1 student has not on academic leave.

Student’s partnerships in the process of study improvement students of the Department of Regional

Economy and Business take active part in the perfection of study process. Regularly (after each module)

students enquires are organized in order to get to know their likes and ,,dislikes’’ of the study process, their

suggestions on improvement and perfection of course contents and methods of teaching. The contents of the

study course, the quality of teaching and teacher’s(professor’s) competence as well as the material and

technical provision of the course are evaluated by these enquires.

Both teachers (professors) and the chair Persons of the Department take into account students’ critical

hints.

Students’ critical remarks are also heard out both at group and course meetings organized by the Chair

Persons of the Department.

Activities overtaken to improve the study process in academic year 2002/2003:

At the end of every module students’ enquires were organized (questionnaires’ research) thus

obtaining and summarizing the information of the study contents, teachers’ competence and the material and

technical provision of the study course.

Improvements recommended:

To improve the work with teachers taking into consideration the drawbacks and suggestions

mentioned in students’ enquires.

Tutorials. In each module 5 tutorials are foreseen but usually teachers are also available in off-duty-

time. In general students are satisfied with tutorials.

The Department of Regional Economy and Business work very seriously with ,,debtors’’ and failures.

Several letters are sent to failures and their parent. ,,Debters’’ are regularly asked to participate at the

Department meetings and show their ,,debt’’ passing schedules. The settlement of ,,debts’’ is carried out in

conformity with Instruction on studies at RSU. Failures are allowed to settle academic ,,debts’’ during the

whole academic year; in June and August the teachers (professors) of the Department pay special attention

to ,,debters’’ encouraging them to pass their ,,debts’’.

1st year students having 3 academic debts, 2nd and 3rd year students having 4 academic debts and 4th

year students having 5 academic debts are exmatriculated. 4th year students have to settle all their debts till

January 31, otherwise they are not allowed to work out their Bachelor Paper.

Activities overtaken to improve the situation in academic year 2002/2003:

Activities with academic ,,debters’’ were activated. If necessary additional tutorials are organized and

guaranteed by Head of the Department.

Students’ practices. After the 2nd and 3rd years the program ,,Economy and Business in Europe’’

foreseen 2 practices for the students involved in it. It is connected with necessity to develop students’ practical

skills, use theoretical knowledge in practice as well as the choice of base for students’ course papers and

Bachelor paper.

The main goals of the practice:

- Collection data and practical material for course papers and Bachelor paper’s empirical part;

- Obtaining the practical skills.

Practice are carried out at Latvia state institutions and private companies (Ministry of Finances of the

LR, Latvijas Krajbanka, State Income service, Ltd ,,K4””, Share Company Aldaris, Statoil, Elva, etc.).

practice is carried out according to the General Instruction of studies and EII Regulations of Practice at RSU.

The duration of practice for the 2nd and 3rd year students is 80 hours per two weeks.

During the practice students get acquainted with the structure of organization or company, exposure of

feasible task aims and directions of activities. At the end of practice students write ,,Practice Survey’’ but

representatives of organization or company - ,,Reference’’ in which they evaluate students work, activities,

independence, ability to cope with raised tasks and to generate new ideas. References received in a four year

period prove the fact that in general employers are satisfied with students’ activities in a period practice.

Students successfully use their knowledge, can independently perform concrete tasks. In recommendations on

improvement of organization of students practice employers mentioned necessity to deepen students’

knowledge in specialization, to prolong the period of practice on purpose to comprehend a structure and

activities of establishment more completely.

Recommended improvements:

- To conclude treaties with directors of companies and firms in order to guarantee the practice

succession;

- To form closer contacts with those firms and state organizations which can offer the practice

places appropriate to students specialization;

- To think over possibility of prolonging the practice duration.

Students’ academic activities in and outside the FEI . students of the Department of Regional

Economy and Business actively participate in different academic activities in their faculty, students involved

in to programme ,,Economy and Business in Europe’’ often initiate and willingly organize such activities.

Students scientific conferences, career days, meetings with guest students and teachers (professors) are often

organized. Every year students participate at the exhibition “School……’’ organized in Kipsala as well as at

Open Door and candidate enrolment activities.

One of indicators of the University’s academic life in the involvement of students in different

academic activities outside direct studies. Many students are engaged in activities organized by the European

Integration Bureau. Students take part in different scientific conferences and seminars for instance, at

conferences organized by LAS, seminar ,,Marketing’’ at Riga Economic University. Youth conference “The

Town of Future’’. One of the 2nd year students of the Programme won the competition organized by Soros

Fond giving possibility to study in Universities of the USA. Now she is studying at Rutger University (New

Jersey State).

Activities carried out in academic tear 2002/2003:

- In 01.02.2002 the students’ scientific conference ,,Latvia and Europe: problems and

perspectives’’ was held. Several students of the Programme ,,Economy and Business in

Europe as well as post graduates participated at the conference.

- In 21.02.2002. a Career day – meeting with potential employers was organized 8 students of

the Programme participated in it.

- The participation, 1st year student of the Programme’ has got the second place at the Youth

Conference ,,The Town of Future’’.

- In 2002 the 2nd year student won the competition organized by Soros Fond giving a

possibility to study in the USA.

- In 31.01.2003. the scientific conference ,,Latvia Today and Tomorrow: Integration into

European Union’’ was held 5 students of Programme as well as postgraduates delivered their

reports at the conference.

Students’ enquiry and its analysis. An important criteria of the study programmes’ estimate is

students’ motivation to acquire the Programme offered and satisfaction with the University and the

programme chosen. The results of the enquiry prove that 39 students out of 41 respondents are satisfied with

the University (94,2 %) and 40 respondents are satisfied with the Programme (97, 6 % - graphs are added in

the supplement). The main reasons, that encouraged students to start academic studies were as follows: the

mast important the chose Programme ensures career possibilities (27 students); the second reason is

willingness to continue studies (24 students) and the third – the future profession seems attractive (14

students). An important index of students’ motivation is the frequency of lecture attendance. At present it is

obligatory at the FES. Students were offered to analyse their conduct in case the compulsory attendance is

cancelled. The greatest part of students answered that they were to attend 75 – 99 % of lectures, this answer

was chosen by 63,4 % of respondents, 19,5 % - 100 % attendance and 12. 2 % - 50 – 74 % attendance (in

total 95,1 %) in the previous enquire – 90 %.

One more question connected with motivation and asked to respondents was ,,Do you want to continue

studies at the Master Programme at the FES having got the Bachelor Degree there?’’

This question was asked to prove the suggestion that if a student has decided to continue studies at the

Master Programme the motivation to learn should already be high at the Bachelor Programme. The results

obtained show that 29,3 % of students want to continue studies at the Master Programme (it fits the average

data of European and global research). Rather big is a number of students who has not decided get – 39 %. It

may be said witch certainty that among these students there could be future Master students too.

Of great importance is the data on how students estimate the content of the Programme and the choice

of courses. One of the questions asked was ,,How do you estimate the quality of studies at your Bachelor

Programme in general?’’ The answers are as follows: very good and – 68,3 %; average – 31,7%. In

comparison with the data obtained a year ago the positive estimate has increased. In the previous enquiry

66,7 % students estimated the study quality as very good or good but 7,7 % of respondents considered it to be

bad. This year there are no negative view points that proves that the activities to improve study quality carried

out by the Department are highly estimated by students.

Estimating lectures students answers are as follows; satisfy – 61 %, more satisfy than not – 29,3 % (in

total 90,2 %); in the previous enquiry the datum was – 87 % - that certify of positive changes. The estimate of

seminars are similar: satisfy – 51,2 %, more satisfy than not 41,% % (in total 92,7 %). As studied at the FES

are organized according to the module system it is important to know students’ attitude to this system. The

data obtained prove that 80.5 % of students like this way studies, 14,6 % of respondents have answered –

more yes than no ( in total 95,1 %) in the previous inquire correspondingly 66 % and 24 % ( in total – 90%).

The changes are mainly observed in the first position that certify of the positive qualities of the chose system.

The question of advantages and disadvantages of the module system was investigated more

profoundly. The main advantage pointed out was the course being mastered that guaranties its intensive

acquiring students consider that such system assure more effective and qualitative mastering of the study

material. Students highly appreciate possibility to pas examinations after every module, sessions being

cancelled.

The main drawbacks according to students’ opinion vie: large intensity of the study process and too

short period of time for mastering a course. However there are some critical hints, advantages surpass

disadvantages and in general students are satisfied with this way of studies. One of the most important

element in the programmes estimation is the quality of teachers’(professors’) job. To size up the situation and

clarify students’ attitude towards their teachers (professors) several questions were asked to respondents. One

of them is ,,Are there such subjects in the Programme the level teaching which are not satisfied with?’’65,9 of

students point out that are such subjects ( in previous enquire – 83 %). The next question was requiring about

the number of these subjects. 29,3 % respondents give the answer – one, 17,1 % - two, 14,6 % three subjects.

Students have positively estimated their teachers (professors) according to the following parameters: teachers

encourage students to express and motivate their own view point, participate in discussions (always and after

– 85,4 %); teachers appreciate any distinctive view points if they are argued quite enough (always and often

61%); teachers assessment of students knowledge is objective (always and often 65,9 %). Students

satisfaction with technical equipment of the study process was also one of the questions of under research.

Separate kinds of equipment were estimated. The top position was given to computers(satisfy – 14,6 %)

(rather satisfy than not – 31,7 %) - in total 46,3 %, (rather unsatisfied than satisfy – 39 %). The research

proves that the number of computers should be enlarged to satisfy students needs. The usage of Internet is

estimated positively – 65,9 %. The library service is positively estimated by 56,1 % of students. It turns out

that to the se realisms serious attention should also be paid to.

Graduates. In year 2002 eleven students of the programme ,,Economy and Business in Europe’’

defended their Bachelor papers and out Bachelor Degree in management sciences. In January 2003 the

Department of Regional Economy and Business organized enquire of graduates in order to get know their

business positions. The data obtained certify the graduates of the programme ,,Economy and Business in

Europe’’ work in their speciality in state enterprises and for private companies, for instance, Latvia

Privatization Agency, Commission of Regulations of Social Services in Jelgava Region, Ltd.Avon Cosmetic,

Ltd.Gavars, Auditorial firm Ernst & Young, etc. 27 % of graduates out of the total work in the state sector and

73 % for the private sector. 27 % of graduates continue their studies in Master Programme.

Enquires of graduates. In spring of 2003 the enquire of graduates was carried out. It gave the following

results: 1) all graduates work inn their speciality (100 %); 2) want to change their job (20 %); 3) all graduates

consider themselves be able to compete in the job market (100 %); 4) 90 % - consider that the knowledge

obtained at RSU is enough for the definite career; 5) 60 % of graduates stress that the knowledge and skills

obtained are useful in their job, 40 % consider that only partly useful; 6) graduates consider that legal studies

ought to be expanded, languages have to be studied more seriously and more time devoted to practice; 7) of

graduates continues their studies at Master Programme, the others who do not study yet are planning to do it

in future.

7.6. The number of academic staff, their qualification and professionalism

The realization of the Programme is guaranteed by highly qualified specialists. In academic

year2002/2003 at to Department of Regional Economy and Business worked 6 teachers – among them – 3

doctors and 3 masters two of whom are taking post graduates course. Administrative personal consist of one

(1) laboratory assistant/secretary. The other teachers (professors) work on the basis of mutual agreement.

Scholars from the Language centre the Department of Physics are also involved in the realization of the

Programme. The total number of these scholars is 9; among them 1 associated professor, 3 masters and 5

bachelor. According to the data obtained it turns out that the Programme has a small number of academic

staff, the greatest part of teachers(professors) work on the basis of mutual agreement. The total number of

scholars – 34 among them 13 doctors. The teachers of the Department are raising their qualification – 2

masters have taken the post graduates course at RSU. Guest teachers from Sweden, the USA and Denmark

participate in the realization of the Programme, improving the quality of the teaching <--> learning process.

Division teachers (professors) according to their permanent work placePlace of work Number In total

RSU

Department of regional Economy and Business: Permanent

staff

out of them post graduates

6

2 15

Language centre 8

Department of Physics 1

Elsewhere 19 19

Division of teachers (professors) according to their qualification

Doctors Masters Bachelors

A and B part 11 18 3

C part 2 - -

In total 13 18 3

Necessary activities to improve the situation:

- To increase the number of permanent academic staff in order to reach the optimum

correlation between the number of teachers and students. That would relive the permanent

working teachers (professors) from overwork

- To encourage teachers to raise their qualification. To organize different seminars, workshops.

- To foster postgraduates to defend their theses in time and successfully, enlarging the

academic staff.

- To improve the quality of study process and ensure highly up-to-date lectures be delivered,

promote improvement of staff of guest teachers.

- Guided by the back draws and proposals indicated in students’ enquires, continue to improve

work with teachers.

Research Work of Academic Staff

Academic staff of the Department takes active part in different projects with scientific and practical

disposition. The research projects are financed from Latvia state budget (Latvia Council of Science Republic

of Latvia Ministry of Economics, Republic of Latvia Ministry of Finances), from resources European Union

(EU – PHARE, TEMPUS programs), as well as from resources of other foreign ins (for example,

International centre for Economic Growth, San Francisco, USA, Dalhouse University of Canada). The results

of scientific research are reflected in scientific publications and presented at scientific conferences.

Research activities of academic staff in years 2002-2003:

- Improvement of Latvia’s investment environment and politics within the frame of integration

into EU. Project of LCS, 2001-2004;

- Latvia’s integration into EU: economical, political and cultural aspects. 1999.-2001.;

- Integration of Latvia’s financial sector into the common European financial market program

of LCS. 2002.-2005.;

- RRT Program – International center for Economic growth, San Francisco , USA, 1999.-

2000.;

- Impact of EU Enlargement of the Economic and Business relations in the Baltic See region,

international project together with Turku Economic and Business University, 2003-2005;

- Influence of European integration on the development of research-capacious economical

realms in Latvia, Market oriented research project, 2002-2003.

Participation at scientific conferences in years 2002-2003:

- teachers(professors) of the Department deliver reports at RSU FEI students scientific

conferences: ,,Latvia and Europe: problems and perspectives’’ (2002); ,,Latvia Today and

Tomorrow: integration into European Union’’(2003).

- Teachers(professors) of the Department participated at the international

conference ,,Education in the 21st Century: Theory and Practice’’(2003)

- International conference on perfection of business environment (October 17-18, 2002, Sant-

Peterburg);

- Scientific conferences on Latvia’s integration problems organized by ASL Institute of

economics (March 18, 2002, November 15, 2002);

- International scientific conference “Entrepreneurships and Its Legal Environment: process,

tendencies and results’’ organized by Business Academy “Turiba’’ (April 12, 2002)

- 42 Scientific conference of RTU (May 21, 2002)

- republic of Latvia Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Conference on Latvia’s integration into EU;

- Seminar on how to raise university teachers’ job affectivity organized by APEL (November

21-22, 2002)

- International scientific conference ,,Problems of Entrepreneurships and Its Development in

the 21st century’’ organized by Baltic Russian Institute (September26-28, 2002);

- Congreso VII Cultura Europa (Pamplona, Spain, 2002.25. – 28.10.).

7.7. Financial Sources and provision of infrastructure

Studies at the RSU FES Department of Regional Economy and Business, are not free of charge.

Tuition fee for academic year 2001/2002 was Ls 450. in this academic year students pay Ls 495. tuition fee

could be paid in two parts – for each semester separately. Exists possibility to take a credit for studies.

However the tuition fee has risen it remains reasonable and corresponds to the offered quality of studies.

Unfortunately the existing financial resources are insufficient to develop the whole study process. Several

students of the program use a credit for studies. In case the study agreement is violated by University taking in

account the circumstances not mentioned in point 7.3 of the agreement. RSU repay students the part of money

left from the sum paid in. The University ensures students with a well – organized study process: well-

equipped accommodations, up-to-date library, modern computers and the Internet. Classrooms and

laboratories are equipped with overhead projectors and blackboards(whiteboards).

Video equipment is available on teachers’ request – Power point. Enquires prove that students are

satisfied with classroom equipment (78 %).

Students use computers of the Information centre that is located at: the library of RSU (30 computers).

Since year 2002 students have on access to 12 more computers of the informatics classroom located in the

premises of the Department of Physics.

Nevertheless it is necessary to admit that there is still a lack of computers. Taking into consideration

the fact that the number of students enlarge year by year the number of computers access able to students

ought to be radically increased.

Students use the Internet at the library of RSU, at home or at work. At the University library students

pay for Internet according to the amount of information used. Respecting the fast expenditure of the usage of

Internet and the highly request for it, it is necessary to encourage its wider usage studies are fostered by

modern.

European standard library and the informative resources available there, It is possible to materials,

copies from the books, witch are not available anywhere else in Latvia. In the Report of expert Commission

the necessity of bigger resources of specialized literature at the library to realize the program successfully was

mentioned.

At present there are 1385 books on different economical and business management themes at the

library founds. In year 2002 the founds were enlarged by 30 new books in European economy, management

of international business, European legislation. European Commissions issues on economical development

and prognoses of member states of EU, development of European business; issues of EIROSTAT on social

development migration, investments, financial sector, etc. The library has subscribed for 29 periodicals in

economy and business management sciences including ,,European Economic Review’’, ,,Journal of

International Economies’’, Business week’’, etc.

To provide all students with study materials at the FES centralized acquisition and copping of study

materials is carried out. Thus there is no lack of compulsory literature. Students can by the copied materials

on cost price. At the library these materials are bound and available for reading the reading hall. There have

been cases when the copy machine is out of order materials are not ready in time. It dissatisfies students, at

the same time the Department and University try to do Their best to avoid such situations. 60 % of the

students of Program are satisfied with the supply of study materials.

Activities to improve the situation carried out in academia year 2002/2003

- Since year 2002 the number of computers accessible to students has increased. Students have

a possibility to use 12 more computers in the computer class at the Department of Physics.

- 30 new books and many periodicals in economics and business management are available for

students at the University library.

Recommended improvements:

- To increase the number of computers accessible to students in the Informatic Centre and

Computer Class as the member of students increase year by year.

- To expand the usage of Internet, multimedia and @-mail connection among students and

teachers. To ensure access to international web pages for study necessities free of charge.

7.8. Co-operation with overseas Universities

Co-operation with overseas universities and organizations. Guest teachers from Sweden, Denmark and

the USA have been working at the Department of Regional economics and business from the very beginning

of its establishing for 5 years already. Co-operation is mainly carried out engaging at the Program teachers

from Western countries. It gives our students a possibility to improve their English language skills and get to

know Western methods of teaching. For all that, international co-operation mainly takes place on the bases of

teachers’ (professors’ ) personal contacts.

The teachers (professors) of the Department are participating at the international projects, financed by

European Union (PHARE-project), as well as other international organizations.

Activities carried out to improve the job in academic year 2002-2003:

- A guest teacher (professor) from Arhus University Business College (Denmark) delivered

lectures at FES the Department of Regional Economy and Business.

- From 28.04.2002. to 02.05.2002. (for a week) a group of students and teachers (professors)

from the University of Kalmar (Sweden) visited the Department of Regional Economics and

Business within the frame of exchange program. The guests participated at lectures and

different activities organized by the Department together with students and teachers

(professors) of the FES.

The directions of co-operation improvement:

- To expand international co-operation, concluding treaties with overseas universities.

- To encourage the teachers (professors) of the Department to participate at different

international projects as well as gain more often engagement of students into the teachers’

(professors’) research projects.

- To start a regular exchange program of teachers (professors) and students with overseas

universities.

- To participate more actively at the competitions for getting a possibility to overtake, practical

projects connected with Latvia’s integration into the EU.

Comparison of the Programme with Programmes of two European Universities. The Programme Economy and Business in Europe is compared with Middlesex University Business School

(Great Britain) programme of European studies and with Jonkoping (Yonkoping) International Business

School (Sweden) acting in the framework of University of Jonkoping Bachelor study programme.

Middlesex University of GB is large (a number of students more than 18 000) and rich in traditions. Students

not only from Great Britain but also from other countries study there.

Jonkoping International Business School is oriented to studies in the real of International Economy and

Business as well as to organization and management of small and mid-sized enterprises. To promote the

process of integration of foreign students many subjects at Swedish University are delivered in English, guest

teachers also participate in the realization of the program.

The study programs in both Misslesex University as well as Jonkoping International Business School is

realized in three academic years but at RSU FES – in four years time.

It could be explained by necessity of our students to master not only theoretical subjects but also the specifics

of formation of market relations of the states of transition economics.

Studies at British University are organized according to traditional principle of semesters when students

acquire several subjects at the same time but at Jonkoping International Business School by module system

that is also used at the Faculty of European studies, the Program Economy and Business in Europe.

Essential difference is that one – at both the Universities practices are not foreseen but students from RSU

pass practice twice – in the 2nd and 3rd study years in different Latvia state institutions and private companies.

The introduction of practices in the study program is connected with necessity to develop students’ practical

skills as well as with a choice of a definite basis for students’ course papers and Bachelor Paper.

It must be noted that at overseas universities the member of permanent staff teachers (professors) is bigger.

That gives possibility to offer more electives. The member of courses at the FEI is as large as at Swedish

University – 8 courses per academic year. It could be explained by the usage of module system and the

intensive study character of this system. At Middlesex University the member of courses per academic year is

smaller.

At Jonkoping Intonation Business School especial attention is paid to mastering foreign languages. Three

foreign languages are offered – English, German and French. Students of the FES within the frame of the

Program Economy and Business in Europe in the 1st study year master English, in the 2nd study year – German

but in the 3rd – French or Spanish (their choice).

At Middlesex University Business School special attention is paid to English studies – 6 different courses are

available.

The study programs of Middlesex University, Jonkoping International Business School and the Faculty of

European studies are very similar by the structure of courses and in all these programs a specific accent is

right on the courses of EU. However some specific differences between Universities exist, Economy and

Business provide students with similar, high-quality education.

It the chart (SWOT analyses) added advantages and disadvantages of the Program are highlighted, external

possibilities and threats analysed.

AdvantagesDisadvantages

1. Modern organization of studies so called ,,module’’ system.

2. High motivation of students.3. Large amount of students’ independent

work.4. Regular and multiform control of

students’ autonomous work.5. Mastered study load the whole

semester round.6. A small number of students at

seminars.7. Motivating ,,accumulated’’ grade.8. Adequacy accounts of subjects to

International standards.9. Extensive exposure of methodical

materials (expanded course descriptions, manuals, lists of compulsory literature.

10. Simulation of skills for practical work both in mastering subjects, writing reports, working out individual projects and fulfilling practical job during practice.

11. Developed reflexive information about evaluation of each course delivered, regular meetings with chair persons of the Department.

12. Involvement of guest to teachers (professors) in study process.

13. Drawing in practitioners in study process.

14. Involvement of teachers (professors) who have got their scientific agree abroad.

15. Students ability to competition the international level (knowledge).

16. Modern library with a large number of specialized foreign periodicals.

17. Gratifying, students’ oriented environment.

18. Practice possibilities that help get ready for practical work.

19. Comparatively good materially technical equipment.

Up – growth possibilities for young teachers: development of master studies.

1. Lack of qualified specialists in Latvia wherewith a small number of doctors and professors.

2. Notable number of cadet-teachers.3. Dissatisfactory materially-technical

guarantees for teachers (professors).4. Relatively small number of students in

the program that does no allow to pretend to states financial support.

5. Lack of state financial support.

Facilities and threats of external environment

FacilitiesThreats

1. Development of Master and post-graduate programs.

2. Growth of needs of labour market for highly qualified specialists in entrepreneurship.

3. Integration into EU as a stimulus to receive qualitative education.

4. Establishing partnership with such companies, organizations and enterprises who could become clients of practical projects and potential employers.

1. Influence of the state’s welfare standards on purchasing capacity and students’ possibility to cover tuition fees.

2. Cyclical development of employment market.

3. Increasing competitive ness among Universities in training entrepreneurship specialists.

4. Uncertainty in politics of development of higher education.

Head of the Department of Regional Economy and Business Dr.oec., asoc.prof. I. Dovlodbekova

Director of the ProgrammeDr.oec., assistant – professor A. Ābeltiņa

Dean of the Faculty of European StudiesDr.phil., doc. I. Ostrovska

LIST OF ACADEMIC STAFF

Name,Surname Academic title Scientific degree

1. Inna Dovladbekova assoc.prof. Dr.oec.2. Alīna Aleškeviča assist. prof. Dr.phil..3. Sergejs Beļakovs assist. prof. Dr.phys.4. Uldis Teibe assoc.prof. Dr.biol.5. Paulis Butlers assist. prof. Dr.phys.6. Imants Kalniņš assist. prof. Dr.biol.7. Evija Liepa assist. prof. Dr.math.8. Luana Kalniņa assist. prof. Dr.oec.9. Anna Ābeltiņa assist. prof. Dr.oec.10.Andris Rigerts assist. prof. Dr.oec.11.Juris Prikulis assist. prof. Dr.oec.12.Eugene Eteris assoc.prof. Ph.D.13.Dainis Zelmenis assist. prof. Dr.oec.14.Iveta Ķestere assoc.prof. Dr.paed.15. Anda Praškeleviča lecturer M.A.16.Rasma Alsiņa lecturer M.BA.17.Irina Rezepina lecturer M.BA.18.Ilze Mežgaile lecturer M. jur19.Agris Žīgurs lecturer M.oec.20.Normunds Gūtmanis lecturer M.math.21.Larisa Grunšteine lecturer M. BA.22.Ausma Krūmiņa lecturer M .comm.23.Edgars Kramiņš lecturer M.paed.24.Dace Žibala lecturer M.paed.25.Irēna Krēsliņa lecturer M.A.26.Helēna Ļahova lecturer B.A.27.Aija Rubene lecturer M.A.28.Valdis Perlovskis lecturer M.oec.29.Egīls Fortiņš lecturer M.comm.30.Kristaps Lešinskis lecturer M.oec.31.Ģirts Apsītis lecturer M.oec.32.Vladimirs Ščukins lecturer M.BA.33.Anda Bataraga lecturer M.comm.34.Armands Gūtmanis assist.prof. Dr.polit.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, surname Sergey BelakovsYear of birth 1961Address Riga, 143/3 - 147 Kr.Valdemara str.

Education 1978 - 1983 Riga Polytechnic Institute, Faculty of Chemistry

1987 The Institute of Organic Syntesis, postgraduate Course June 1991 The School of Crystallographical

Calculus, HungaryMay 1993 The School of Crystallograph in Gottingen (Germany)

Work Experience 1986-1988 engineer, Faculty of Chemistry, RPI1989 the Institute of Organic Syntesis (OSI), researcher September-October1989 work in laboratory of structural research at University of Moscow1992 managing secretary at National Commity of Crystallographs of Latvia1997 reviewer of journal of chemistry1998 profesor at Riga Stradins University

Academic name Assistant profesor

Degree Dr. of Science

Scientific publications Total number of scientific publications - 102, 48 of those - in scientific journals

The theme of the scientific project Structures' seifering methods

(Grant in math, physics and astronomyfield Nr. 01.0204);Organic substances chemical ar'-1

electrochemical research(Grant in chemistry Nr. 01. 0193)

Academic courses Mathematics

Knowledge improvement Participation at international conferences 1988 Wienna 1989 the University of Moscow1993 Gottingen International SummerSchool1994 Dresden1995 Lunda1996 Seattle1999 Glasgow

Languages spoken Latvian, Russian, English

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, surname Evija LiepaYear of birth 1968 Address Valdeku 6/2 – 6, Riga

Education

1996 LU M.math

1993 – 1996 RTU Faculty of computer technique, Doctor`s studies

1986-1991 LU Faculty of Physics and mathematics

Academic title Associated professor

Degree

1996 Master of Mathematics (M.math.)1998 Doctor of Mathematics (D.math.)

Experience

2002 – up to now Baltic Russian Institute, Faculty of Economics and Management, Head of the Marketing management dpt. , assoc. prof.

2001 – 2002 School of Business Administration Turība , director of Master program

1998 – 2002 Riga Pedagogical and Educational Administration Higher school, head of Department of Economics and enterpreneurship

1998 – up to now RTU ASTF mathematic statistics institute, assist.prof.

1991 - 1993 Assistant on LU Faculty of Physics and Mathematics1993 - 1995 Lecturer at the RTU ASTF mathematics statistics institute.Since 1996 Doctorate at the RTU

Informative technologies institute.Since 1997 Doctorate and head of economic and business department at Riga

studying and education high-school

Scientifical publications Total number of scientific publications -8

Academic courses Mathematical analysis The theory of probability Mathematical statistics Statistics Occasional processes Analysis and procession the data Introductionary prognosing Quantitative analysis method in businessKnowledge improvement 1994 Linchoping University Languages spoken Latvian, Russian, English

CURRICULUM VITAE

Luana KalninaZirnu 3-71 Riga, Latvia LV-1013 Phone (371) 7361900

Work experience:1995 –2000 Training of Officer candidates at the State Administration School of Latvia1981 -April 1998 Assistant professor, University of Latvia,

Chair of Economics Theory 1967- 1981 Lecturer, University of Latvia, Chair of Economics

Theory 1965-1967 Economist at Riga Municipality, Financial

department

Education:

Oct. 1997, Training of Trainers Workshops - Economics America

Jan.,Apr.1998 National Council on Economic EducationOct. 1997 Economic teachers workshop conducted by the

National Council on Economic Education -The Economics America

Jan-May 1997 Baltic Economic Management TrainingProgramme in Dalhousie University,Halifax, Canada

Dec., Jul. l995, Case Project for Central and Eastern Europe,Nov. 1994 presented by the Cascade Center for Public

Service .University of Washington

Feb-March 1995 Training - Logistics - TEMPUS project -Hamschool - Belgium

Jan-May 1994 Training -Marketing, Cost Accounting -TEMPUS project - Haagse Highschool -The Netherlands

1992 Doctor of Economics1969 - 1972 Post-graduate studies at the University of

Latvia, Economics Theory department

1960-1965 University of Latvia, Faculty of Economicsand Law. Major: Finance and Credit Economics

Academic name Assistant professor

Scientific degree PhD, Dr.oec.(Doctor in Economics),1992

Academic courses Theorie of Economics, The Fundamentals of Market Economy, Micro- and Macroeconomics International Trade

Scientific publications 15 – scietific articles, 12 - thesis for conference, 16 – publications on teaching methods

Languages Latvian, Russian, English

CURRICULUM VITAEName, surname: Anda BatragaIdentification code: 010662 - 11818Year of birth: 1962.gada 01.jūnijsAddress:Education: 1980 – 1984 University of Latvia

Faculty of Finance and Trade1989 – 1991 University of Latvia

Post diploma studies1994 – 1995 State administration School

qualification „Innovating in high school didactics”

Academic degrees: 1994 Master in financeWork experience: 1984 – 1987 Riga Coop. Techn. Sch.

Teacher1987 – 1989 Collective farm „Viesturi”

Bauska reģ. Employee1989 – 1992 University of Latvia

Faculty of Finance and Trade assistant

1992 – 1995 University of Latvia Faculty of Economics assistant

1995 – 1998 University of Latvia Faculty of Economics Chair of commerce lecturer

1998 – now University of Latvia Faculty of Economics and management lecturer

Publications: 1990 – 2002 23 publicationsTheme of research: 1989 – 1999 The development of economics of Latvia

1995 The development of marketing n LatviaAdditional courses: 1990 – 1994 Organizing of Trade

1994 – 1996 Technology of shop work1996 – 1997 Technology of trade1996 – 1997 The ethics of businessfrom 1997 Advertisingfrom 1995 Record keeping1998 – 1999 Record keepingfrom 1998 marketing I – seminarfrom 1998 marketing II – seminar1989 – 2000 Organizing of advertisingfrom 1999 marketing communications1999 – 2001 The organizer of communications in

marketingfrom 2001 marketing

Publications:1. Economic structure in Latvia in the transition period to market economy, LU Riga, I. Akuļičs, 1990 – 178 p2. Latvia and its foreign trade between 2 World wars, I. Akuļičs, R, LU 1991, 178 p3. Latvia’s trade and trading partners, LU, Riga 1991 – 141 p4. Latvia’s export and import after the Second World War, Riga, LU, 1992 – 580 vol, 98 p5. Priorities of Foreign investment in Latvia’s national economy, Riga, LU, 1994–3p6. Latvia’s Foreign trade after restoration of independence, “Danielius”, Vilnius, 1994 – 11 p7. On service system in its place Vilniaus Universiteto Leidykla, Vilnius, 1996, gegužes 16 p.8. “Research on advertising in Latvia”, acta Universitatis Latvensis, ISSN 1407-2137 / 110 – 112 p.9. The development of marketing in advertising, Riga, LU, 1999, 1994 – 208 p / ISSN 1407-215710. Latvia’s advertising to wards the Europeans Unity, Rēzekne, 1999 – 212 p. ISBN 9984-585-78611. Outdoor advertising within environment, 17th International Conference of WAKRA Europe12. Outdoor advertising and the Environment, Munhen meeting, research on cases vol ISBN 3-87988-601-613. “The need for research in the Development of Advertising” Moscow, Russia / ISSN 1534, 9373 109 / 119 p.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, surname Valdis Perlovskis

Year of birth 1971

Address Riga, 11-13 Jasmuizas str.

Education

1993-1997 LU Faculty of Management and Economic information 1997 - 1999 LU Faculty of Management and Economics 1999 –2000 RSU Faculty of European Studies, candidate for a doctor`s

degree

Academic name Lecturer

Scientific degree

1997 Bachelor in Managment and Economics

1999 Master in Economics

Work Experience

1993-1997 Woodworking factory SIA "KOMISS", head of marketing department

1997 - 2000 Riga Technical College, economics teacher

Since 1999 Riga Stradins University, Faculty of European Studies, lecturer at the Department of Regional economics

and business

Scientifical publications Total number of scientific publications - 10

The theme of thescientific project Success in business, as a pan of regional politics

Academic courses Introduction into Economics, Basics of Finances, Marketing, Management, Small Business course, The History of Economics, Personel Management

Knowledge improvement

1996 LU real estate evaluation courses, city's land cadastric evaluation 1999 "SGI" International Language institute (London)

Languages spoken Latvian, Russian, English, German

CURRICULUM VITAE

FAMILY NAME TeibeGIVEN NAME Uldis

DATE OF BIRTH 03.08.1939.

EDUCATION1962 Latvian State University, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, physicist

1969 St. Petersburg State University, research ssudies in specialty of biophysics

ACADEMIC DEGREE associated. professor

SCIENTIFIC DEGREE Dr. biol.

WORK EXPERIENCEUp to now Riga Stradins University, Department of Physics,Head of the Department

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS more than 80 ( 14 of them during the last 6 years)

Academic courses Medical and biological physics, Physics and Biophysics, Informatics, Medical Statistics and Data Basis for students of Latvian Academy of Medicine, practical classes in the computercourses “ Computers in Scientific Research”

LANGUAGE SKILLS Latvian, English, Russian, German

CURRICULUM VITAE

FAMILY NAME KALNINS

GIVEN NAME IMANTS

DATE OF BIRTH 15.06.1947

EDUCATION1974 Graduated Riga Technical University Faculty of Radio technique and communications

ACADEMIC DEGREE assist.professor

SCIENTIFIC DEGREE D.biol.

WORK EXPERIENCEUp to now Riga Stradins University Department of Physics

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS 33

Academic courses Physics, Informatics, Biomechanics,

Computer sciences

Knowledge improvement 1980 Novosybirsk NMI in physics

1985 Moscow 2. .MOLGMI in physics

1996 Tallinn in measurement and analyses in enviromental medicine

LANGUAGE SKILLS Latvian, Russian, English

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, surname Ausma KrumiņaYear of birth 1947

Education

1971 Latvian State University, Faculty of Economics, Specialist in economic cyberneticsAcademic name LecturerScientific degree Master in commercial science

Work experience1971-1982 LU Faculty of Economics, Department of Statistics and Demography1982 - 1990 LU Department of Statistics and Demografy , chief researcher and lecturer1990-1992 LU Faculty of Economics, Department of Statistics and DemographySince 1992 LU Faculty of Economics and Management, lecturer of Trading and quality Institute

Scientific publications Total number ofscientifical publications - 8

The theme of the scientific project

Academic courses LogisticsQuality control methods. Trading communication.Logistics of product. Macrologistics and micrologistics systems

Knowledge improvement Taking part in EU- PHARE programm. Cooperation with organisations abroadLanguages spoken Latvian, Russian, English

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, surname Larisa Grunsteine

Year of birth 1959

Address Riga, 5 - 1 Tinuzu str.

Education

1981-1986 LU Faculty of Finance and Trading1994-1996 LU Faculty of Business1998-1999 LU Master's degree


Scientific degree Master in Business Master in Social sciences

Work experience

1990 Riga travelling and excursions office 1993 LR Ministry of Defence

Academic courses The basics of book-keeping

Knowledge improvement Participation in international seminars


CURRICULUM VITAE

Family name ĶESTEREGiven name IVETADate of Birth: April 3, 1960Address: Laimdotas 37 - 2, Riga LV - 1006, LatviaTelephone number: home +371-7556169

office+3 71-7322918mobile 9496660

Work experience:1998 - todayAssociate professor at the Institute of Pedagogics and psychology at the University of LatviaLecturer of the course Business etiquette at Riga Stradins University, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defense1992 - 1997Diplomatic service in Austria and Germany (spose of Ambassador)1989-1992Lecturer and senior lecturer at the Chair for Pedagogics and psychology, the University of Latvia1984 -1985Trainee lecturer at the Chair for Pedagogics and psychology, the Latvian State University1982 -1984Teacher at the Riga secondary school No 49

Education

1984-1989Doctoral studies at Chair for Pedagogics and psychology, the Latvian State University1978 -1983Studies at the Faculty of History and philosophy, the Latvian State University

Scientific degree: Dr.paed

Theme of the scientific work: Pedagogical ideas in Latvian exile community (1945 • 1990)

Scientific publications: 13

Knowledge improvement: Participation at local and international conferences

Professional organizations: Support Centre for Women and children's education The Association of Baltic Pedagogy Historians

Languages: Latvian - native English - fluentRussian - fluent German - sufficient for communication and reading

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, surname Eugene Eteris

Year of birth 1950

Address Riga, 66 Lubanas str.

Education 1988 Doctor of Laws, Denmark 1983 The University of Moscow, post –graduate law studies 1974 Moscow Institue of Foreign Languages

Academic name Associated professor

Scientific degree Doctor of Laws

Work experience 2000 – till now Riga Stradins University, Faculty of European Studies, Chair for Regional

Economic and Business, visiting lecturer,

European Union Service director, Latvia 1990 - 2001 Company - consultant, director (Denmark)1990 - 1993 Representative of Denmark in ES Enviromental questions

1988 - 1992 Roskild university, doctorate1983 - 1988 Russia's Academy of Sciences

Institute of Scientific Information, chief researcher1976 - 1983 professor at the University of Moscow

Scientifical publications Total number of scientifical publications – 50The theme of thescientifical project ES legislation, economics and politics

Academic courses ES politics and legislation,

ES economical politics and business enviroment ES legislation's and economy's evolution


1984-1989 Participation in international projects about politics and legislation1988-1992 Grant for Denmark's Social science researches

Languages spoken Latvian, Russian, English, French, Dutch, Norwegian

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, surname Armands GūtmanisYear of birth 1961

Education 2000 - 2001 Grant of Fulbright programme, USA

1991 - 1993 Research Grant in Freiburg University, 1988 Moscow State University

1984 Latvian State University, Faculty of Foreign Languages

Work Experience 1988 - 1996 Latvian University, lecturer; 1995 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, adviser1995 – 1999 Adviser of State President in Foreign Affairs;1999 – 2000 Adviser of Liepaja mayor;1999 – 2000 Adviser of Minister of Foreign Affairs;

Academic title Assistant professor

Degree Dr. of Pol.Science

Academic courses International organisations

Knowledge improvement Participation in international programmes and ES – PHARE programmes.

Languages spoken Latvian, Russian, English, German, French

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, surname Agris Zigurs

Year of birth 1964

Address Riga, 311 - 21 Maskavas str.

Education

1989 Riga politechnical institute1992-1993 Central European UniversityAcademic name Lecturer Degree

Master in economics

Experience

1990 - 1993 ADS - Broker Ltd., director's deputy

1993 - 1996 "Unibanka" – menager assistant Since

1996 "Reuters" - chief accountant

Scientifical publications "Reconstruction of Brasa viaduct in Riga" The theme of the scientifical project European united currency's influence on latvian economics

Academic courses The principles of financesInovations and investitions, control Commercial actions in countries of Western Europe

Knowledge improvement 1993-1995 Baltic International Exchange academy


CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, surname: Ģirts ApsītisIdentification code:Year of birth:Address: Ūnijas iela 38 – 15aEducation: 1984 – 1995 Valmiera Secondary School no 5

1995 – 1998 Riga Technical University Bachelor program in International Economics

1998 – 2000 Riga Technical University master program in National Economics

2000 – now Riga Technical University program in economics (Doctorate)

Work experience: 1995 – 1997 North Electro-nets accounting operator1998 – 1999 Securities Accounting accountant 1999 – 2000 Latvia Central Depository project manager2000 – now Latvia Central Depository

Publications: 2000 – 2002 5 publications in the Power of Securities information Technology in 2001Additional courses: 1994 – 1995 Preparatory Courses to Latvia Bank College

1996 – 1998 Business English course 1999 Riga Business High School (IPO) 1999 Euroclear seminar (Helsinki, Finland) 1999 Due Diligence Barents group LLC USAID

(Riga, Latvia)1999 Riga Fund Exchange courses prep. Licensed brokers

Language skills: Latvian – mother tongueRussian – basicEnglish – fluentGerman - basic

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, surname JURIS PRIKULIS

Year of birth 1939

Address Laimdotas street 6-1, Riga LV-1006

Education 1969-1972 – post-graduate courses in Moscow SU 1958-1963 – LSU, the faculty of history

Degree 1993 - Dr. Phil. 1976 – candidate of philosophy

Experience 1999 –present – scientific director, Baltic North Reseach Centre1994 – present - part-time lecturer, assistant professor, associate professor, different high schools in Latvia (LU, State Management school, etc.)1990-2002 – scholar, scientist, lecturer in different foreing countries (Canada, the USA, Russia, etc.)1992-1999 – scientific coordinator, director, Baltic and North States History and Politics Research Centre1989-1992 – head of the department, Institute of philosophy and sociology1979-1989 – senior scientific worker, Institute of Economics of SA1969-1972 – post-graduate, MSU1966-1969 – lecturer, Riga Polytechnical Institute1963-1967- teacher, Ugale, worker in the museum, Riga

Publications More than 160 articles have been published in Latvia and abroad. They include issues on Latvia and other Baltic States history, politics, economy, etc.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, surname Vladimir Schukin

Year of birth 1949

Education 1973-1979- the Faculty of philosophy of Leningrad SU 1980-1984 – post-graduate courses at the LU 1998-2000- mastership at the Faculty of economics and management of the LU 1998-1999 – Latvian Law Centre

Experience 1980-1986 – Riga institute of Civil Aviation, philosophy(teaching) 1986-1990 – Riga railway transport institute, philosophy 2000 – LU , philosophy 2001 - LU, economy

Experience 1992-1999 – Law advisor for private enterprises (in other fields) 2001-2003 – State authorized agent at “Baltic Terminal”

Research and current economic issues, philosophy issuesprofessinal interests

Language skills Russian, Latvian – fluently, German – fair

CURRICULUM V1TAE

Name, surname Egils Fortins

Year of birth 1954Address

Education

1977-1982 The Latvian State University1985-1988 The Latvian State University , research student


Scientific degree Master in commercial sciences

Work experience

1982 - 1991 LU, Department of Political economics, lecturer 1991-1998 LU. Faculty of Economics, Department of Commercial sciences, lecturerSince 1998 LU, Faculty of Management and Economics , Department of International relations, lecturer

Scientifical publications Total number - 10

The theme of thescientific project LR invested inviroment research, country's competeability increase

Academic courses International marketing. International economic relations

Knowledge improvement Taking part in EU- PHARE programm, conferences.

Training Programme in Dalhousie University,Halifax, Canada


CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, surname ANDRIS RIĢERTS

Year of birth 1946

Address Brīvības street 59-9, Rīga

Education 1969 – LU, faculty of foreign languages 1980 - LU, post-graduate courses in political economy

Academic name assistant professor

Degree 1983 – candidate of Economic sciences 1992 – doctorate of economy

Experience 2000- present – director, Latvian saving bank, Pardaugavas department 1999- present – assistant professor, Faculty of economics and management, LU 1997-1999 - part-time lecturer, LU 1995-2000 – vice-president, Latvian saving bank, president’s advisor in international issues 1990-1994 - assistant professor, LU 1989-1990 – assistant professor, department of economics theory, LU 1975-1989 – senior lecturer, assistant professor, department of political economy, LU 1969-1975 – lecturer, department of languages, LU

Recent publications Krājbankas drīkst riskēt sapratīgi. Biznesa partnieri,1997, Nr,10, 10-12 lpp. TWINNIG projekts – Biznesa Partnieri, 1998, Nr.4,10-22 lpp.

The theme of scientitic Finance sector regulation. Bank operation and development. project

Academic courses International bank business

Knowledge improvement Participation in internatinal seminars and conferences

Language skills Latvian, English, Russian

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, surname: Kristaps LešinskisIdentification code: 250973-11818Year of birth: 1973.gada 25. septembrisAddress:Education: 1991 – 1995 University of Latvia

Facultaty of Economics Bachelor program in economics

1995 – 1997 University of Latvia Faculty of Economics Master in economics

2000 – now University of Latvia faculty of Economics Candidate for a doctor’s degree

Academic degrees: 1995 Bachelor in Economics1997 Master in Economics

Work experience: 1994 – 1996 Ministry of Economics senior lecturer

1996 – 1998 Ministry of Economics secretary in Europ. aff. Department

1998 – 1999 Director of consultative unit for European integration

2000 – now Riga Stradiņa University lecturer

2000 – 2001 Euro Faculty of Latvia University short-term consultant

2002 – 2002 Riga Culture Secondary school teacher of economics and business

2001 – now Latvia Bank High School lecturer

Additional courses: Economic and FinancePolicy (Sweden, Denmark)

Language skills: Latvian – fluentRussian – fluentEnglish – fluent

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, surname: Anna Abeltina

Data of Birth: 10 September 1948

Address: Skolas Str.27- 2, Riga, LV-1010, Latvia 7298010; 6552945

Education: 04.1989 Doctor thesis assertion at the Estonian Science Academy Institute of Economics

1979-1982 Latvian Science Academy Institute of Economics residency1968-1973 University of Latvia Faculty of Economics, Economist’s qualification1964-1966 Riga Secondary School Nr.35, Chemistry specialization

Scientific degree: Dr. oec.

Work experience: 01.09.2002. Dean of Department of Economy at School Business Administration Turiba 20.01.2002. Director of Masters Degree Program at School of Business Administration Turiba 01.09.1999 Director of Economic Program at School of Business Administration Turiba, Assistant

Professor of Economics department09.1989-01.1999 Assistant Professor of St-Petersburg International Economical Contacts, Economics

and Law Institute branch07.1993-12.1997 Director of “ANNIŅA” Ltd Co12.1991-07.1993 Assistant Professor of Riga Technical University Faculty of Economics09.1990-11.1991 Lecturer of Economics in Riga Technical College11.1982-09.1990 Scientific collaborator of Latvia Academy of Science Institute of Economics05.1974-11.1979 Scientific collaborator of Latvia Academy of Science Institute of Economics08.1973-05.1974 Economist of Latvian State Committee of Statistics08.1971-08.1973 Economist of Latvian State Committee of Statistics Computation Centre07.1968-08.1971 Technician of Riga Technical University

08.1966-07.1986 Chemistry Technician of State Electronically Manufactory

Scientific publications: overall 7,9 sheets ~190 pages.

Academic courses: Management, Macroeconomics, International Economics, Innovations, Business Economics and other.

Languages: Latvian, Russian, English

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, surname Irina Rezepina

Year of birth 1956

Address 108/5 – 10 A. Deglava str., Rīga

Education

1973– 1978 LU Faculty of Economics

1979 – 1980 University of Kiev, Faculty of Professional retrainig1986 – 1989 LU Dpt. of Political economy, post graduate courseFebr. – May 1994 Business School of Belgium, TEMPUS – project. Marketing and management program1995 LU Master studies program in business administrationJan. – June 1996 Dalhouse University, program of Baltic economics and management


Scientific degree Master of Business administration

Experience

1978 - 1986 LU Dpt. of Politeconomy, assistent1990 – 1992 LU Dpt. of Theory of economics, lecturer1992 – present LU Dpt. of Management, lecturer1998 – present Riga Stradins University Dpt. of Regional Economics and Business , lecturer and convenor of study

programm “Small and Medium – Sized Business”

Scientifical publications 8

Academic courses Management of economic process technology

Management of companies strategy and policy.

Organisational theory and management.

Marketing. International business strategies and management.

Strategic and effective management

Knowledge improvement 1994 – 1996 participation in TEMPUS project. Business School of Hague1996 – 2000 participation in BEMTP programm, Dalhouse University1996 participation in research of the Ministry of Economy2001 research work in EVF

Language spoken Latvian, Russian, English

CURRICULUM VITAEName, surnameInna DovladbekovaYear of birth 1953

Address 16/2 – 28 Ozolciema str., Rīga

Education

1977 Riga Polytechnical Institute1987 Institue of Ekonomics, Latvia Academy of Sciences1992 Doktorate on Ekonomics

Work experience

2001 – present Riga Stradins University, Faculty of European Studies

head of Dpt. of Regional economics and business

1999 Latvian University, lecturer

1996 Riga Polytechnical University, lecturer

1993 Academy of Sciences of Latvia, chief researcher

1987 – 1993 Academy of Sciences of Latvia (LZA) Institute of Economics, experienced researcher1977 – 1978 Academy of Sciences of Latvia (LZA) Institute of Economics, researcher – beginner

Academic degree assoc. prof. , Member of New York Academy of sciences

Scientific degree Dr.oec.

Scientific publications 45

The theme of the Financial sector evolution problems during economic integration

scientific project

Academic courses Macroeconomics. International monetary system and international finances. International investigations and management of investigations projects.

Latvian monetary and financial system.


Taking part in EU – PHARE program and a lot of other programs and international conferences

Languages spoken Latvian, Russian, English, German

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, surname: Dainis Zelmenis

Year of birth: 1946.gada 01.jūnijsAddress: A. Čaka 135 dz. 2

Education: 1960 – 1964 Riga Secondary school No11964 – 1968 University of Latvia

Faculty of History and Philology Department of History

1968 – 1971 University of Latvia Chair of Political economy post-graduate student

Academic degrees: 1976 – Candidate of science (economy)1992 – Doctor (Dr. oec.) in economy

Work experience: 1971 – 1982 University of Latvia Chair of Political economy Lecturer

1982 – 1990 Ministry of Foreign affairs 1-st secretary

1990 – 1991 Joint venture „Caricino” Director – general

1991 – 1994 s / h „Laima” Deputy director

1994 – 1995 „D K Latgale” LTD Deputy director

1996 – 1996 Ministry of finance Advisor to the minister

1996 – 2000 s / h „Multibanka” Marketing director

2000 – 2002 „Kalnozols Betons” ltd Marketing director

2002 – 2003 „Orlands” ltd Head of the department

2003 – now Riga Teacher Training and educational management Academy, chair of economics Head of the chair

Publications: 1. Structure policy in Sweden’s industryRiga, LU, 1975 (Russian)2. New trends of state monopoly regulation in Sweden

(Riga LU, 1972)3. Problems of structure policy as Swedish bourgeois

economists see them, skandinavski, sbornik, XXVI, Tallin 1981 (Russian)

4. Regional policy in Sweden, Riga, ZU, 19795. Economic policy in Sweden (Petrozavodsk 1979)

(Russian)6. Structure policy in Sweden, economics (Tallin, 1973)7. Main trends in Sweden’s structure policy (Tartu, 1973)8. Capitalistic, structure rationalisation and bourgeois state

(Riga, LU, 1973)9. The role of specialization in Sweden’s industrial

reproducing (Riga, LU, 1971)10. Ulof Palme – personality solitician and authority

(„Latvijas Vēsture”, 1998)11. Swedish model at Hand („Horizonts”, 1989)

1971 – 2002 - 17 publications 2 performances in international conference

Language skills: Latvian – mother tongueRussian – fluentSwedish – fluentEnglish – fluent

CURRICULUM VITAE

1.Name, Surname: Ilze Mežgaile

2. Date of birth: 5th May 1977

3. Address: Motoru str. 7-5, Riga, Latvia, LV-1055

4. Education: Riga Graduate School of LawLL.M in International and European law(20.08.2000 - 07.12.2001)

The University of Latvia, Faculty of LawDiploma of a professional lawyer(01.09.1995 - 21.06.2000)

Riga Secondary School No.2 (01.09.1984 -17.06.1995 )

5. Academic title: Lecturer

6. Scientific degree: Master of International and European Law (L.L.M)

7. Work Experience: Sworn advocate R. Broks assistant(19.04.2002- present)

Sworn advocate M. Šadurs – lawyer(27.10.1997-19.04.2002)

Riga Stradins University Faculty of European studies - lecturer of law(01.11.2001 - present)

Advokatfirman “Lindahl” (Sweden) – trainee(24.09.2001 -08.10.2001)

Mitax Ltd - in-house lawyer(01.08.1999 - 31.09.2000)

The Supreme Court of Latvia – trainee (22.11.1999)

Riga’s District Court Prokuratura – trainee(22.10.1999 - 21.11.1999)

Riga Secondary School No. 2 - teacher of law and politics(01.09.1996 - 25.08.1997

9. Thesis: “Challenge of European Community Acts by non-privileged applicant under Article 230 of Treaty”

Master thesis (passed with distinction) “Bankruptcy as a solution to insolvency of legal entities” Bachellor thesis (very good)

Academic interests:

related to civil and business law (contract law, company law), theory and philosophy of Law, administrative law

10. Academic courses:“EC Company Law” for Students of the European Integration Institute Master’s Programme

“Commercial law”

for Students of the European Integration Institute Bachelor’s Programme “Legal theory”

for Students of the European Integration Institute Bachelor’s Programme

11. Refresher courses: -

12. Languages:Latvian (native speaker)English (fluently)Russian (fluently)French (satisfactory)German (fair)Spanish (fair)

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, surname: Alīna AļeškevičaIdentification code: 270460-13107Year of birth: 1960.gada 27.aprīlisAddress: Zeltiņu iela–12 dz. 1Education: 1982 University of Latvia

Faculty of PhilologyAcademic degrees: 1988 – candidate of Philology science

1992 – doctor of Philology science1992 – assistant professor Riga Univ. Of Aviation2000 – assoc. Prf. Of transport and communication network

Work experience: 1981 – Scientific Library of Latvian University Client service librarian1988 – minsk military High School /establishment in Riga,

senior lecturer (Russia Lg)1990 – Riga Civil Aviation and Engineering Institute –

senior lecturer1992 – Riga Aviation University assistant professor1993 – Riga Aviation University senior lecturer (Latvian)1994 – Riga Aviation University assistant-professor1999 – Riga Technical University assistant-professor2000 – Riga Technical University Institute of transport and

communications network2001 – Head of a professor group2002 – Riga Technical University specialist

Publications: 11 scientific and 2 methodic publications in Russian and Latvian

Theme of research: Methods in Teaching Foreign Language (Latvian and Russian)

Additional courses: Rendering and Editing (Russian, English)Computer, Windows - Word

Language skills: Latvian – fluentRussian – fluentGerman – intermediate

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, surname: Edgars KramiņšIdentification code:Year of birth: 1964.gada 14.martsAddress: Patversmes ielā 24 dz. 8Education: 1971 – 1980 E. Dārziņa music school

choir class1980 – 1983 Riga Secondary School no 20

cinematography class1985 – 1991 Russian Theatre Art Institute /Department

training stage directors/1994 – 1995 ROI Institute of the Netherlands

program “Social administration and state service”

1996 – 2000 Riga Riga Teacher Training and Educational management academy Bachelor program in pedagogy

2000 – 2001 University of Latvia Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology Master program in pedagogy

2002 – now University of Latvia candidate for a doctor’s degree

Academic degrees: 2000 Bachelor in pedagogy2001 master in pedagogic

Work experience: 1981 – 1982 Riga Film Studio assistant

1988 – 1989 National Opera stage director

1989 – 1999 Riga Musical Poet. Theatre artistic director

1991 – 2001 Musical theatre Actor School deputy director and teacher

since 1995 High schools in Latvia and Educ. Centre for adults – lecturer

since 1996 Latvia Councils consult. Centre consultant and lecturer

since 2001 Latvia television consultantsince 2002 Publishing house “Zvaigzne ABC” author

Publications:1. Some aspects of communication toward communicative competence / international conf.2. mastering different styles of communication Riga, IU RAKA, no 3, 20033. Rhetoric as a form of communication leading to professional competence. International conference “changing education in

a changing society” (R., LU)4. Some cut lilac Riga, publ. h.5. Communicative competence through, Rhetoric6. Communicative competence – essential in disputes, Internat. Conf., Riga7. Communicative competence , essential for young specialists professional competence, Internat. coml.. Riga “Turība”8. The essentials of communicative competence for orators and vocalist (Riga, LU)9. Some knowledge of human’s psychology and its importance for vocalists10. Music history and tradition in Latvia, Riga11. Vocalists, breathe properly. Exercises by Alexandra Streļnikova, Riga, music Theatre

1995-2003 8 books compiled199-2003 7 performances in conferences

Language skills: Latvian – nativeRussian – fluentGerman – basicEnglish – basic

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, surname: Rasma AlsiņaIdentification code:Year of birth: 1942.gada 22. decembrisAddress: Bauskas iela 4 dz. 11Education: 1951 – 1958 Riga 7 year school no 41

1958 – 1961 Riga Secondary School no 61961 – 1967 University of Latvia

faculty of Economics1993 – 1994 Riga Technical University

master program on Business AdministrationsWork experience: 1960 – 1961 Riga Children polyclinic no 8

1962 – 1964 Central Construct. Technic. Bureau Technician – economist

1964 – 1967 Riga Electromechanical Plant engineer – economist

1967 – 2002 Riga Technical University lecturer

2002 – now Riga Technical University professor - assistant

Additional courses: 1991 Post-diploma seminar “Case writing”1992 “Business Introducing” (Course given by lect. From Ontario University))1995 “Corporative managment” (Course given by agency Price Waterhouse LLP)1997– 1998 seminar in Latvia and Denmark2001 – 2002 Language Courses (English) RTU

Language skills: Latvian – mother tongueRussian – fluentEnglish – basic

CURRICULUM VITAE

1.Name

Dace Žibala

2. Date of birth: 05.07.1963

3. Address: Lemešu 11 – 45, Rīga

4. Education: 1997 – 1999 Institute of Pedagogics and psychology at the

Latvian University ( MA of Pedagogics)

1981 - 1987 Latvian State University, Faculty of Foreign

Languages

5. Academic titles: Lecturer

6. Scientific degree: Master of Pedagogics

7. Professional

Experience:

Sept. 2001 – present Riga Stradins University, Language Center, head of Language Center

1989 - 2001 Riga Stradins University, Dpt. of Humanities

lecturer

1986 – 1989 Riga Secondary School No.19,

German Teacher

8. Publications: Written translations for Latvian Pharmindex, 1991 (25 p.)

9. Theme of the scientific

work:

Improvement of communicative skills

10. Academic courses: German, Latvian for Foreigners

11. Professional

qualifications:

May 2003 Teacher Training courses at Riga Goethe

Institute

May 2003 International conference at Agricultural

University in Jelgava

June 2002 Tallinn conference for Alumni of German

Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

2001 (March – June) Teacher Training Courses at Riga

Goethe Institute;

2000 (October) Courses “Business German” in Libeck

(Germany);


Goethe Institute;

1999 studies of Politology (2 Semesters) at University

Hagen (Germany);

1998 (24.11 – 04.12) Training Courses “The System of

Education in Germany” at University Linaburg (Germany);

1998 (21. – 25. 09.) International Conference of Jenaplan

“The Pluralism in Pedagogics” in Jūrmala;

1997 (09. – 12.09) International Conference for German

Teachers at LU;

August 1996 the DAAD Scholarship for International

Academic Summer German Courses at University Stuttgart

(Germany);

June – December 1995 International Seminar “Innovations

in Pedagogics" at LU

12. Language skills: Latvian, German, Russian, English

13. Other skills:PC -skills, translation /interpreting

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, surname Normunds Gūtmanis

Year of birth 1970

Address Valdeķu 6/2-6 Rīga, LV-1004

Education 2000- doctorship of the RTU Information Technology Institute 1995 – mastership of the LU Faculty of physics and mathematics 1988-1993 – the LU Faculty of physics and mathematics

Academic name lecturer

Degree Master of Science

Experience 2001 – Riga International Business High School, lecturer 2001 - Riga Stradins University, lecturer 2002 - Baltic Russian Institute, assistant professor 2002 – Venspils High School, lecturer 1997-2002 – Riga Pedagogic High School, lecturer 1998-2000 – Riga Commercial School, teacher 1993- 1997 – Aiputes secondary school, teacher

Knowledge improvement 1999, April – Municipal Teaching Centre – project management courses 1997, September-October – Consultation Centre “Economist” – economic courses 1996-1998 – Latvian –Denmark project – monthly seminars for marketing lecturers

Academic courses marketing, international marketing, marketing research methods, business plan make-up, project administration, mathematic analysis, finance mathematics

1.12.2002. /N.Gūtmanis/

CURRICULUM VITAE

1. Name: Irēna Krēsliņa

2. Date of birth: 14.11.1933

3. Adress: Tallinas32 - 22, Rīga, LV – 1001

4. Education: 195 1952 – 1956 Rīga Pedagogics Institute, Faculty of 196 Languages and Literature 197 1994 – Master’s degree in Philology


6. Scientific degree: -

7. Professional Experiece: 1956 – 1966 - Jaunpils secondary school, English language teacher

1966 – to present – RSU Language centre

8. Publications: 1975 – 1987 – 5 study aids (in collaboration with

colleagues), LU edition;

1979 – textbook English for Learners of the Humanities

(group of authors), edited by Zvaigzne

1985 - textbook English for Learners of the Humanities

(group of authors), revised edition, edited by Zvaigzne

1987, 1989 – 2 study aids, LU edition


work:

10. Academic courses: English

11. Professional

qualifications:

15 February – 15 June 1984 – Moscow State

university, professional courses

12. Language skills: Latvian, English, Russian

13. Other skills: Translation, interpreting

CURRICULUM VITAE

1.Name

Aija Rubene

2. Date of birth: 02. 11.1941

3. Address: Lidoņu 5 -16, Rīga

4. Education: higher education

1960 - 1965 Latvian State University, Faculty of

Foreign Languages; teacher`s qualification

5. Academic titles: lecturer

6. Scientific degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)

7. Professional Experience: September 1996 - present lecturer at the Riga

Pedagogical and Educational Administration Higher

School;

1967 - present Riga Stradins University, Language

center, lecturer;

1966 – 1967 Riga Secondary School No. 20, German

Teacher;

1965 - 1966 Liepāja Rainis Secondary School No. 6,

German Teacher;

8. Publications: Written translations for Latvian Pharmindex, 1991 (25

p.),

Abstracts for discussions in 3 conferences "Didactics

and methodology of foreign languages",

3 Teaching Aids, publisher RMI, 1980, 1986, 1989,

10 popular scientific books from German into Latvia,

publishers Avots, Zvaigzne, Jumava,


work:

10. Academic courses: German, Latvian for Foreign Students

11. Professional

qualifications:

May 2003 Taecher Training courses at the Riga Goethe

Institute

May 2003 International conference at Agricultural

University in Jelgava


Goethe Institute;


Goethe Institute;

1998 - 1999 Teacher professional training course "The

Small Academy" (for German teachers) at the Riga

Pedagogical and Educational Administration Higher

School;

May 1997 Semianar "Alternative Pedagogics and

Teachers Training" in Norwey;

Jule - August 1996 Teachers training cours

"Innovations in Teaching, Learning of Foreign

Languages for Adults";

June – December 1995 International Seminar

“Innovations in Pedagogics" at LU,

September - December 1978 the Faculty of Teachers

training at the Pedagogical Institute of Foreign

Languages in Minsk (Bielorussia)

1968 - 1970 Higher Teacher Training Courses at

Latvian State University

12. Language skills: Latvian, German, Russian, English

13. Other skills:translation /interpreting

CURRICULUM VITAE

FAMILY NAME BUTLERS

GIVEN NAME PAULS

DATE OF BIRTH 06.06.1951

EDUCATION1987 research student at Latvia State University

in chemical physics1980 Latvia State University Faculty of Physics and

Mathematics, physicist

ACADEMIC DEGREE assist. professor

SCIENTIFIC DEGREE Dr.phys.

WORK EXPERIENCEUp to now Riga Stradins University Department of Physics

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS 27

ACADEMIC COURSES Medical physics, Physics, Informatics. Theoretical mechanics

LANGUAGE SKILLS Latvian, English, Russian

CURRICULUM VITAE

1.Name

Helēna Ļahova

2. Date of birth: 04.11.1975

3. Adress: Bauskas, 203 - 56, Rīga

4. Education: 1992 – 1998 – LU Faculty of Foreign Languages

2001 - present - LU Faculty of Pedagogy and

Psychology, Master’s programme


6. Scientific degree: Bachelor of Linguistics7. Professional Experience: 2001 - present – RSU Language centre;

1997 – 2001– Language centre "Māra-S", teacher

1996 – 1997 – Company "Delfa", interpreter

1994 – 1996 Riga Secondary School No.14, French

teacher

8. Publications: 9. Theme of scientific work:10. Academic courses: French, English, Latin

11. Professional qualifications:

August 1995 - Scholarship for International Summer

French Courses at Vichy language centre (France);

February 2001 - Seminar " Grammar and technique of

reading" at School of Creative Pedagogy

August 2001 - Seminar "What has to be considered in

teaching Adults " at Schools Support Centre

2002, November – Seminar for French teachers

organized by French Cultural Centre

2002 – 2003 – Courses for French teachers organized

by Ministry of Education and Embassy of France

12. Language skills: Latvian, Russian, French, English, Latin, Italian

13. Other skills:PC -skills

translation /interpreting

8. Development Plan of Study Program

Activities of the present plan to develop the program “European Economy and Business” successfully are as follows:

1. to impart knowledge about the structure and specific character of business in Europe, the structure and management of international enterprises and institutions;

2. to perfect the teaching methods of study courses;3. to continue perfecting the program structure, emphasising the courses on the EU

institutions, international economic relations, European economy and business;4. to continue operation with foreign lectures in subjects that lack Latvian lectures;5. to promote more perfect provision of study courses with methodical materials;6. to ensure academic staff’s participation in different methodical and scientific seminars

both in RSU and out of the university premises.

The long – term plan includes such main trends:1. to promote the research done by lectures and students, especially in the courses related

to international economy and business management;2. to acquaint as far as possible wider audience with the results of research;3. to promote students’ ability to adapt themselves to the chaining labour market;4. to develop and expand scientific and methodical co-operation with Latvian and foreign

universities;5. to corporate with employers by working out research of workable character;6. to supplement the library fund with literature on economy (compiled and written by our

teaching staff as well).

The determinants of Latvia’s development in the 21st century are the training of qualified workforce, investment in human resources, motivation of society to acquire knowledge to ensure

economic competitiveness under conditions of globalisation.Higher education should correspond to economic and sociocultural needs that must be set

forward as priorities in Latvia and are constantly developing. Students should be given possibility to receive education, skills and qualification necessary at labour market. Considering skills as rather undeveloped for practical non-standard activity, employers more often demand competence which shows man’s individual skills mastered by means of education, ability to work in a team, initiative

and willingness to take on responsibility. It becomes clear that subjective features (both inborn and acquired in life – time) combined with knowledge will make the necessary competence of young

specialists.

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