Business education opportunitiesin Latvia

School of Business Administration Turiba

Latvia: essential factsLatvia is one of the three

Baltic States (Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia), located in North Eastern Europe, on the shore of the Baltic Sea.

Latvia borders on: Estonia, Russia, Belarus and Lithuania.

Population: 2.27 million

Climate: moderate, continental climate with theinfluence of the Baltic Sea. During the year, there are4 seasons; temperature fluctuations between –5 C inwinter and +20 C in summer.

Riga - the capital of LatviaRiga is the geographical

centre of the Baltic states.

The biggest Latvian city, being its economic, cultural and scientific centre.

The city with developed cultural life and beautiful architecture and developed infrastructure.

School of Business Administration Turiba

Vision – a major business education centre in the Baltic States.

Mission – to provide business-oriented education in order to achieve student goals.

Year of foundation: 1993Number of students: 7550Number of alumni: 7500

International cooperationThe School has been a member

of LLP/Erasmus student mobility program. Students may study in one of 50 universities/colleges throughout Europe.

Double diploma programs with European partner schools in France, the UK and Taiwan.

Bilateral exchange program offers students to study in South Korea, the Netherlands, Russia or Switzerland for one semester during Year 2 or 3.

International membershipWorld Tourism Organization accreditation (WTO TedQual certificate) for Tourism and Hospitality Management Bachelor Program. The School is now a member of AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business.

Turiba is also a member of EURASHE – European Association of Institutions in Higher Education.

Scientific achievements

In 2008, the School participated in 15 projects and grants, having prepared 73 publications, 7 books published.

Research projects, which have received funds from the Latvian Council for Science:

The Market and Target Audience of Latvia’s Russian-language Mass Media;

Formation of Tourist Territorial Units and Tourism Spacious Systems in Latvia;

Intercultural Aspects of Corporative Social Responsibility in Latvia.

Scientific achievements

School of Business Administration Turiba has 39 PhD students studying in our School and in other Latvian universities and universities abroad.

The School holds scientific conferences, e.g. in 2008, it held the research and practice conference Business Intelligence: Solutions for Successful Communication and Entrepreneurship; IX International research conference Social and Economic Challenges of the Labor Market, etc.

International Projects

Leonardo da Vinci project Cultural and Economic Aspects of Inbound Tourism in New EU Countries.

Grundtvig project Adults Learning Languages and Intercultural Awareness.

Leonardo da Vinci Online Distance Learning Module in European Union Basic Law Education.

Leonardo da Vinci The Rural Tourism Project AMBER.

Within the framework of INTERREG program Baltic Business Development Network.

Why choose to study in the School of Business Administration Turiba?

Studies in a major North European universities offering tourism education.

Graduation degree recognized throughout the European Union.

Education adjusted to the market requirements assisting in career promotion.

Internship opportunities in tourism and hospitality companies in the European Union, Switzerland, USA: Hilton (Greece, Italy), Grand Resort Lagonissi, Elounda Bay Palace (Greece), Amathus Beach Hotel (Cyprus), The Broadmoor (USA) etc.

Educational trips and practical training in Latvia and elsewhere in Europe.

Lecturers are tourism professionals.

Bachelor in Tourism and Hospitality management

Obtained degree: professional Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Qualification: company and institution executive

Accredited by: UN World Tourism Organization Republic of Latvia Ministry of Education and

Science Studies: starts on September 1 each year,

duration – 4 years

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

in Tourism Strategic Management

Obtained degree: professional Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Qualification: company and institution executive

Accredited by: Republic of Latvia Ministry of Education and Science

Studies: starts on September 1 each year, duration – two years

Library Over 100 000 books. 80 workplaces and

computer stations with internet connection.

Broadband wireless internet connection.

Electronic data bases, electronic catalogs of books and periodicals, online electronic and local data bases.

Facilities Well equpied

conference halls and auditoriums.

Broadband wireless internet connection.

Student Information Center – frequently available service and support point for students.

Student Campus Cozy and well-furnished

dormitories with broadband wireless internet access, laundry rooms and kitchens

Convenient location just 10 minutes away from city center by train

Sport hall for physical activities like basketball, voleyball, climbing wall

Student Council The students Council operates in the School

of Business Administration Turiba, it representing the students’ interests both concerning academic and entertainment issues.

The students Council holds interesting events for all students (Swim into the Exams, Skate into the Exams, Love Festival etc.), as well as special entertainment events, excursions for foreign students.

How to apply?

Application form (www.turiba.lv) A photocopy of the secondary school graduation

diploma (Documents should be translated into the Latvian, English or Russian language)

Photo (size 3 x 4 cm) Registration fee 100 EUR Photocopy of the passport (all pages) or another

valid travel document Curriculum Vitae Certified photocopy proving the passing of

Cambridge examination, TOEFL, IELTS or Turiba test.

Contact Information:

School of Business Administration Turiba

Address: 68 Graudu iela, Riga, Latvia, LV 1058

Phone: +371 67625371; Fax: +371 67619152

Email: international@turiba.lv

www.turiba.lv