Business Administration College. The first ODL college not only in Latvia, but also in the Baltic...
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Business Administration College
Business Administration College
• The first ODL college not only in Latvia, but also in the Baltic States.
• Founded in 2003.• Gives the first level of professional
higher education or college education (2,5 years) leading to professional qualification Level 4 .
Programs
• Business
Qualification – specialist of marketing and commerce
• Institution organisation and management
Qualification – office manager
Students
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Number of students
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Students ( by age)
līdz 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 50 51 - 60
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2003/20042004/2005
Students (by sex) Students by sex (%)
Female64%
Male36%
Study process
• The main study aids- original ODL study materials, prepared by teaching staff of the College.
• Regular face-to- face meetings (tutorials, group work, discussions, brainstorming, etc.).
• Some courses –only in face-to-face (full-time) form: praxis, guest lectures, psychological training.
• Computer for every student (the price is included in tuition fee): 2003.-64,5% 2004.- 44,8% , 2005.-52%.
Study Support System• Web page : www.bvk.lv (general information,
timetable, current events, electronic test system, electronic discussion forum, etc.)
• Telephone (information, tutoring, reminding psychological support, etc).
• Face-to- face negotiation in Study support Centre.
• Messages.• E-mails.• Newsletters and other informative materials.
Motivation of students
• Motivated study materials , tests and exams.• Self-assurance questionnaires for students.• Analysis of questionnaires.• Motivated letters, messages, telephone calls.• Possibility to take exams individually or in
group.• Possibility to reiterate the semester.• Possibility to segment the tuition fee.• There is no unsuccessful students.
Students Perspective in the Labour Market
• 99 % of students are working population.• Students feel sure for their choice in the
labour market.• Ready for the first level of professional
higher education .• Oriented to lifelong learning.• Advanced for studies on the second level.
Conclusions
ODL model, using by Business Administration College:
• Shows the perspective and sustainability of this study form.
• Gives a possibility to use inovative methods in adult education.
• Widens the European dimension of education system in Latvia.
Thank you for attention!