School of Business Administration Turiba

Faculty of Business Administration

APPROVED bySchool of Business Administration Turiba

Sitting of the Senate, 26.06.2010, Minutes No.5

DOCTORAL

study programme

Business Administration

(51345)

Self Evaluation Report

2008 - 2010

Riga, 2010

Content

1. Turiba and description of its capacity......................................................................................3

2. Aims, objectives and expected results of the programme........................................................6

3. Study content and organisation................................................................................................8

3.1 Conformity of the Study programme to Latvian and European requirements..................8

3.2 Qualification and professionalism of academic personnel.............................................15

4. Evaluation of teaching and knowledge..................................................................................18

4.1 Organisation of lessons and results expected..................................................................18

4.2 Evaluation of knowledge, skills and attitude..................................................................20

4.3 Student participation in the development of the study programme................................22

5. Management and provision for studies..................................................................................25

5.1 Management....................................................................................................................25

5.2 Provisions........................................................................................................................26

5.3 Turiba infrastructure.......................................................................................................26

6. Scientific research work of academic personnel and doctoral students.................................31

7. Quality provisions and guarantees.........................................................................................34

7.1 Guarantees.......................................................................................................................37

Appendix.......................................................................................................................................39

1. Turiba and description of its capacity

The school of Business Administration Turiba (hereinafter - Turiba) is one of the largest

Latvian higher education institutions (HEI) with stable traditions and a clear future vision of

common European educational space. Turiba was founded in 1993. Turiba received its license in

1995 and the accreditation No.002 was granted on 8th May 1997. The number of alumni – 9,500

specialists.

Turiba’s future vision – to become the leading business school in the Baltics. Turiba

will become a place for Latvian and foreign students to meet, and exchange knowledge and

experience.

Turiba’s mission: to provide the opportunity to gain business oriented education to

reach one’s goals.

Turiba’s aim is to provide students the opportunity to gain higher education and

qualification necessary for maintaining the intellectual potential of Latvia and promote its

economic development.

Turiba started work on its strategy for 2011 –2015 in 2010. In accordance with the

current strategy that is being developed the future vision, mission and aims will be specified.

The strategy project defines the vision: to become an internationally acknowledged and

recognised higher education institution of business.

Mission: to provide everyone the opportunity to acquire professional business oriented

education in one’s field and develop oneself as a creative leader. To implement state and

internationally accredited education programmes and carry out scientific practical research to

develop business competence of the society and promote regional development.

The new Turiba strategy will not be accredited until after the draft and submission of the

present accreditation documents.

Turiba observes the following basic principles while pursuing its aims and objectives:

freedom of academic and scientific learning and studies, freedom in the choice of

contents and methods of scientific activity, freedom in the expression of scientific opinion and its

publishing if such freedom is not in conflict with the legislation of the Republic of Latvia;

indivisibility of studies and scientific activity;

studies and scientific activity to meet the needs and requirements of the society. 

Turiba has four faculties and branches in 5 cities (Liepāja, Cēsīs, Bauska, Talsi and

Jēkabpils). The main study disciplines are – business administration, law, tourism and hospitality

management and public relations. More than 6400 students studied in 23 different programmes

in the academic year 2009/2010 as of 1st October.

Turiba has been accepted as a member of AACSB International, The Association to

Advance Collegiate Schools of Business that unites leading business schools all over the world

as well as a member of EURASHE –European Association of Institutions in Higher Education

and E.L.F.A. - European Law Faculties Association.

Turiba is the first among higher education institutions in the Baltics and Scandinavia to

get the World Tourism Organisation accreditation and the acknowledgement of internationally

renowned experts. The Tourism and hospitality management study programme has been awarded

the UN/WTO – World Tourism Organization accreditation – WTO TedQual certificate.

Turiba was accepted as a member of AACSB International: Association to Advance

Collegiate Schools of Business in 2002. The accreditation process in this organisation has been

started.

Turiba’s academic personnel participated in 15 projects and grants in 2009. All the

faculty and department staff participated in the implementation of projects and drafting of

applications for new projects in their respective fields of specialisation. Three of Turiba’s

applied research projects received the evaluation of experts of the Latvian academy of Sciences

in 2009.

54 publications and 5 books published during 2009 show the active and qualitative

scientific work of Turiba personnel. It should be mentioned that 14 of Turiba’s personnel

publications were in professionally reviewed journals that prove the practical significance of the

research carried out.

Turiba in cooperation with the Latvian Chamber of Trade and Industry, Latvian

Association of Business Consultants, Latvian Association of Public Relations Professionals,

Latvian Public Relations Agencies Association and Latvian Association of Public Relations

Students organised the X international scientific practical conference “Communication

Management in Information Society” on the 28th May 2009. Internationally renowned

communication experts participated in the conference. Entrepreneurs, communications, public

relations and marketing specialists, public administration specialists, enterprise managers as well

as students participated. The XI international scientific conference “Individuals, society, state in

changing economic circumstances” was held in March 2010.

26 Turiba educators study in doctoral programmes in Latvia and abroad, seven of them

are doctoral students at Turiba. Inta Slavinska, lecturer at the department of commerce defended

her doctoral thesis at the Latvian University of Agriculture in 2009.

Funding for scientific research work in 2009 consisted of Turiba financing, financing for

researches commissioned by state public administration institutions and ESF funds.

The scientific potential and research work of Turiba’s educators ensures the qualitative

implementation of accredited bachelor, postgraduate and also doctoral programmes. Turiba

offers 3 doctoral programmes for the academic year 2009/2010: “Communication management”,

accredited in spring 2009 (programme director: Dr.phil. Ainārs Dimants – associate professor,

Head of the department of Communication sciences), “Law Science” (programme director:

Dr.iur. Aivars Endziņš – professor) and “Business Administration” (programme director: Dr.oec.

Jānis Ēriks Niedrītis - associate professor, Vice rector for academic affairs).

Commencing from 1st July 2009 Turiba has started the implementation of ESF financed

project „Doktora studiju atbalsts Biznesa augstskolā Turība” [“Support for Doctoral studies at

Turiba”] (Project No. 2009/0137/1DP/1.1.2.1.2/09/IPIA/VIAA/003).

Doctoral studies at Turiba are organised in accordance to Law on higher education, Law

on scientific research, Law on education, Regulations on delegation of rights to higher education

institutions on the award of doctoral degrees (MK 27.12.2005. regulations No.1000),

Regulations on procedure and Criteria for award of doctoral degrees (MK 27.12.2005 regulations

No.1001), Turiba’s constitution, Senate decrees and regulation on doctoral studies at Turiba.

2. Aims, objectives and expected results of the programme

The doctoral study in “Management Sciences” sub branch “Business Administration was

licensed by the accreditation committee in 2008 (refer appendix No.1. The programme is a full

time programme with duration of 3 years.

Turiba while organising and implementing the doctoral study in “Management Sciences”

sub branch “Business Administration” was mainly oriented towards two main target audiences -

educators of higher education institutions and specialists with practical experience in the

management field. The content and structure of the study programme was organised in

accordance to that.

Doctoral study programme “Business Administration” (hereinafter Programme) aim is:

provide high level academic studies and active scientific research work for

doctoral students in order to educate highly qualified specialists in the field of

management and thereby promote the development of this field.

Programme tasks:

provide the opportunity for in depth studies in business management theories and

further the application of the knowledge gained in the compilation of doctoral theses;

provide the opportunity for in depth studies in modern day research methods and

their practical application;

further the development of skills in dialogue and justifying one’s opinion;

activate skills in using information technology and presentation tools in conferences

and seminars;

further qualitative scientific research and the publishing of results in recognised

reviewed journals;

provide the opportunity to gain knowledge in higher education pedagogy and develop

practical skills in pedagogy;

supervise the progress of doctoral theses collegially and also regularly discuss each

doctoral student’s individual plan performance and evaluate creatively research

activities planned in the future;

discuss results of research of doctoral students; promote research skills as well as

critical thinking and analysis skills.

Results expected

Upon completion of doctoral studies, students acquire new skills in planning and

organising, information gathering, processing and decision making. A new level of sense of

responsibility regarding one’s tasks, precision in one’s performance and creative critical attitude

evaluating one’s accomplishments is developed.

Those awarded the doctoral degree are able to:

as a result of studies resolve significant research or innovative tasks

independently with critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis;

independently put forward research ideas, plan, structure and manage

large scale scientific projects;

manage research and development tasks in enterprises and

organisations where in depth scientific research knowledge and skills are required;

conduct lessons in higher education institutions at all tertiary levels;

take responsibility for conformity of one’s research activities to

scientific ethics code.

Management of the programme in accordance to the tasks is carried out by structuring the

programme and prioritising the systemisation of knowledge gained by doctoral students. The

main courses envisaged in the programme are scientific research methods, current trends in

strategic management and modern day economic theory concepts.

Management comprises also planning i.e. preparing an individual plan for each year and

the whole study period.

To stimulate creativity among doctoral students and control the performance of their

individual plans creative seminars are organised every semester where doctoral students report

on their progress and get consultation on specific problem issues. Moreover every academic year

a seminar is organised for doctoral students where leading professors from other higher

education institutions are invited to give lectures on issues/topics of interest and to answer

questions posed by doctoral students. The doctoral exams form the basis of the doctoral study

process and their results provide feedback about the implementation of the study process.

On the whole the present management system is the fundament for ensuring the

achievement of expected results.

Successful implementation of the study programme leads to compilation and defence of

doctoral theses. As a result of the whole process the doctoral student acquires new knowledge on

modern day management concepts as well as skills of carrying out research thereby furthering

one’s qualification in this field as well as one’s competitiveness as a manager and researcher in

the labour market.

Moreover knowledge and skills gained in higher education pedagogy promotes the

doctoral students qualification and consequently competitiveness as an educator.

3. Study content and organisation

3.1 Conformity of the Study programme to Latvian and European requirements

The doctoral study programme meets the general requirements of the regulations of

Cabinet of Ministers No. 2 (3rd January 2002) as it provides students theoretical knowledge and

research skills that are required for independent research work in their chosen field of

specialisation.

The stages of the life cycle of the programme as well as the multitude of guidelines for

strategic development of Latvian economy were taken into account while evaluating the

programme.

The total credit points for a study year are 40 credit points (CP). The total scope of the

programme is – 120 CP. The acquisition of study courses by study year is organised in a logical

sequence.

Methodological guideline for the organisation of studies is to promote the acquisition of

new knowledge and skills by actively involving the doctoral students in the study process

themselves, exchanging experiences among themselves and the professors in the form of

dialogue as well as understanding the causes of management problems thereby acquiring new

knowledge.

The study process is managed by the programme director in close cooperation with the

dean of the faculty of business administration.

The study programme is divided into: compulsory block, optional professional block, free

optional block and scientific research block (refer Table 1.).

Table 1.

Programme structure

Programme blocks Scope, CP% of total

scope

A. Compulsory block 28 23.3

B. Optional Professional or specialisation block 8 6.6

C. Free optional block 4 3.3

D. Scientific research work 80 66.8

All study courses have a study course programme, with aims, tasks and expected results

defined (refer appendix no.3).

Doctoral exam in accordance with the tasks defined should be taken in the study courses

“Actual issues in strategic management” and “Foreign language”, as the aim of the Programme is

to educate high level mobile specialists ready for work in modern day global environment.

Taking into account the programme aims, the compulsory study courses in block A

consist of:

Modern day management theories – 4 CP

Current trends in strategic management – 4 CP

Innovation management – 4 CP

Foreign language – 4 CP

Higher education pedagogy and management – 4 CP

Scientific research methods – 4 CP

Participation in the implementation of study programmes – 4 CP

The proportion of compulsory block (A block) is 23.3 % of the total amount of study

credit points.

Optional Professional or specialisation block (B block) consists of:

Business Communication – 4 CP

Territorial marketing – 4 CP

Risk control and crisis management – 4 CP

Doctoral students have to obtain 8 CP from B block courses. The proportion of B block is

6.6 % of the total amount of study credit points.

Free optional block (C block) consists of:

Development prospects of Small and medium sized enterprises – 4 CP

Change management in enterprises – 4 CP

Finance management – 4 CP

Current trends in marketing management – 4 CP

Doctoral students have to obtain 4 CP from C block courses and the proportion of C

block is 3.3 % of the total amount of study credit points.

The basis of the foundation of the Study programme structure is scientific research work-

the compilation of doctoral thesis. It takes 67% of the total credit points (refer Table 1.) and

comprises the research and analysis of scientific literature, proposal of hypothesis, research

work, compilation of scientific articles, presentation of papers in creative doctoral seminars with

reports on the progress of doctoral thesis and new ideas in them as well as the on the compilation

process as a whole.

The study of the practice of foreign and Latvian higher education institutions was carried

out to ensure the mobility of future researchers and the conformity of the programme to EU

higher education institutions practice. The study duration, programme structure, courses included

the sequence, content and credit points were compared. EU higher education institutions namely

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, University of Pecs and Helsinki School of Economics were

chosen (refer Table 2.). The choice was made based on the following two criteria: 1) equal

representation from EU southern region, central European region and EU northern region; 2) at

least one of the chosen institutions has a doctoral programme oriented towards small and

medium sized enterprises as doctoral studies at Turiba will be further specialised in this field.

Table 2.

Conformity of Study programme to EU HEI requirements1

HEI

Indicators

School of Business

Administration Turiba (Latvia)

Helsinki School of Economics

(Finland)

Universitat Autonoma de

Barcelona(Spain)

University of Pecs

(Hungary)

Programme name

Business administration

Economics and business

administration

Entrepreneurship and management

Business administration

Degree awarded

Dr. man. PhD PhD PhD

Duration of the programme

3 years 4 years 4 years 2 years + independent

research phaseScope of organised studies

60 ECTS 60 ECTS 120 ECTS 180 ECTS

Organisation of study structureCompulsory study courses

42 ECTS 30 ECTS 90 ECTS 180 ECTS

Optional professional study courses

12 ECTS 18 ECTS 30 ECTS -

Free optional study courses

6 ECTS 12 ECTS - -

Doctoral thesis

120 ECTS 180 ECTS 120 ECT independent research phase

Total 180 ECTS 240 ECTS 240 ECTS ……

1 School of Business Administration “Business Administration” doctoral study programme; Helsinki School of Economic Doctoral Study guide for 2008-09; University of Pecs homepage - http://english.pte.hu/index.php?p=contents&cid=71; Universitat Autonoma de Barselona - http://www.uab.cat/english/

The study process in the chosen HEI’s can be divided into two stages: preparatory stage

for generation of new knowledge by studying various study courses and the compilation of

doctoral thesis stage. Significant differences and variety can be observed among the European

doctoral study programmes. A typical example is the University of Pecs, which has attempted to

jointly implement American and European traditions in practice by combining intensive campus

studies with extensive home studies using distance learning and the programme includes an

independent research phase.

The proportion of time dedicated to the doctoral thesis varies from 50% - 75% from the

total duration of studies in foreign HEI’s (3 study years in those HEI’s compared). Turiba’s

study plan foresees 67% of the total duration of studies for the doctoral thesis.

The first two years at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona are called research training

and include scientific research methodology and technical courses (research methods,

quantitative and qualitative research techniques, scientific writing skills) as well as courses on

managing and developing small and medium sized enterprises courses on finances, strategy and

corporate responsibility. The study plan for the first two years also foresees research or doctoral

seminars as well as separate optional courses such as “ Small and medium sized enterprises and

their influence on the economy and regional development”, “ Finance, Strategy and Real

opportunities”, “Organisational economics”, and “ Productivity analysis”.

The University of Helsinki (HES) doctoral study process also consists of two stages:

studies and compilation of doctoral thesis and its defence. The first stage includes general

studies, which in accordance to HES terminology is divided into three baskets (doctoral students

choose study courses from each basket to the scope of at least 6 ECTS; altogether they have to

choose a total of 30 ECTS from the three baskets), „Main study courses” - 18ECTS can be

gained in “Management and organisation” and 12 ECTS can be obtained in “Studies connected

with research”. Study courses in general studies are connected with social science philosophy

and communication as well as with research methods and methodology. Main courses in

“Management and organisation” are “Development and management of strategy”, “Developing

strategy in the global context”, “Change management”, “Strategic personnel management”,

“Personnel development” and so on. HES programme also foresees compulsory course

“Professional in academic work” (6 ECTS).

Comparing the Turiba programme courses with other EU HEI’s it could be concluded that

courses included ensure equivalent knowledge. Taking into account that doctoral studies at

Turiba is still in its beginning stages there are no special traditions as yet as can be seen in HES,

where special attention is paid to human resources.

In our opinion the optimal variety that Turiba’s doctoral studies offer better stimulates the

generation of new knowledge as doctoral students are exposed to a wider view of business

administration issues. Along with study courses on research methods and techniques courses

such as “Modern day management theories”, “Development prospects of Small and medium

sized enterprises”, “Territorial marketing”, “Change management in enterprises”, “Innovation

management”, “Current trends in strategic management” “Finance management” etc. promote

synergy and increase human capital in the compilation of doctoral thesis. At the same time the

experience of Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, which has included the study course

“Productivity analysis” should be considered positive. HES emphasises the role of personnel in

its programme with courses such as “Strategic personnel management”, “personnel

development”. The approach is debatable – the role of human capital of course is ever increasing

in enhancing the effectiveness of business administration process, but the programme “Business

administration” would have better value if this factor were viewed from the perspective of

strategic management, change management, and innovation policies. On the whole the HES

approach is good and Turiba has to apply it in enhancing the course programme.

The comparison carried out shows that the study plan for doctoral studies at Turiba is

structured properly as similar to other HEI’s compared it consists of two stages: creative study

stage which includes compulsory study courses, optional professional or specialisation courses

and free optional courses and the compilation of doctoral thesis stage.

The existing total number of credit points also ensures that the programmes are

equivalent.

The doctoral study was also compared to the practice in certain Latvian HEI’s i.e.

doctoral programme in a state university (University of Latvia) and the doctoral programme in

the branch “Management Science”, sub branch “Business Administration” in a university

founded by a legal entity (refer Table 3) which is jointly implemented by Riga School of

Economics and Business Administration (RISEBA), Ventspils University College (VeA) and the

Bank Academy (BA). The latter programme is hereinafter referred to as the Joint programme.

3. table

Conformity of Study programme to Latvian HEI requirements 2

HEI/ Criteria School of Business Administration Turiba

University of Latvia (LU)

RSEBAA; VeA; BA

Programme name Business Administration

Management Science Business Management

Degree awarded Doctor in Doctor in Doctor in

2 Biznesa augstskolas Turība “Uzņemējadarbības vadība” doktora studiju programmaLatvijas Universitātes doktora programmas “Vadībzinātne” pašnovērtējuma ziņojumsRSEBAA, VeA, BA starptaugstskolu doktorantūras studiju programmas “Biznesa vadība” pašnovērtējuma ziņojums

Management Science (Dr. man.)

Management Science (Dr. man.)

Management Science (Dr. man.)

Duration of studies 3 years 3 – 4 years 3 – 4 yearsBreakdown of study courses

Compulsory study courses (A block) 28 CP

Free optional study courses (C block) 4CP

Optional professional study courses (B block) 8CP

Doctoral thesis 80CP

Compulsory block (A block) 8CP

Free optional block (B block) 6CP

Free optional block (C block) 30CP

Compilation of doctoral thesis 100CP

Compulsory study subjects 25 CP

Partly optional study subjects 10 CP

Free optional study subjects 5CP

Research work 80CP

Total CP 120 CP 144 CP 120CPDoctoral thesis 80CP 100CP 72CPStudy fees (annual) 1500 Ls 1250 Ls 1425 – 1900 Ls

In comparison it was found that HEI’s used two approaches to study organisation: in one

case accent was placed on A block courses and in the other on C block courses. The approach

with optional courses is based on the number of doctoral students: the more the number of

students the wider the spectrum of scientific activity. The LU approach is correct in such a

situation. On the other hand when the number of students is low it is much more useful to focus

the scientific potential in order to able develop one’s own scientific school over the period of

time.

Taking into account the Programme aims and tasks it was evaluated whether the study

period and the respective credit points allocated to the compilation of doctoral thesis and

activities connected with it were comparable to the practice in other Latvian HEI’s.

Table 4

Turiba’s programme structure and degree awarded in comparison with other Latvian

HEI’s

HEI(faculty) Total scope(CP)

Including Degree awardedDoctoral thesis Study courses

School of Business Administration Turiba 120 80 40

Doctor in Management

ScienceJoint Inter HEI doctoral study programme (RSEBAA; VeA; BA)

120 80 40Doctor in

Management Science

University of Latvia Faculty of Economics and Management

144 100 44Doctor in

Management Science

Evaluating the time allocated to compilation of doctoral thesis in terms of credit points

(refer Table 4.), it can be concluded that the Turiba programme indicators are comparable with

the chosen HEI indicators as the proportion of credit points allocated to compilation of doctoral

thesis is 67% (joint programme – 67%, LU – 69%).

The courses in A block of the joint programme include such courses as: “Management and

organisation theory”, “Strategic management”, “Management economics”, “Finance

management” and “Marketing management”.

On the other hand LU compulsory block courses include “Latest research methods”,

“Latest information technology, data processing and presentation”, “Personnel management

issues” and “Topical issues in project management”.

Evaluating the Turiba study programme A block course range it could be concluded that

Turiba programme is comparatively equivalent to that of the chosen HEI’s. In our opinion

project management topic should be included in the course programme.

The B block of the joint programme includes the following 9 courses: “Risk management

and crisis management”, “Personnel management”, “Management psychology” etc. The LU B

block on the other hand includes only 2 courses – “Business administration issues”, “State

administration and municipality reforms”.

Evaluating the Programme B block courses with other HEI’s it could be concluded that

the number of courses need not be enlarged and it is debatable whether the course “Territorial

marketing” corresponds to the main orientation of the Programme as the respective study course

is connected with the field “Economics” sub branch “Regional economics” as well as with the

sub branch “Marketing”. At the same time at present in Latvia and probably in the near future for

at least 5-7 years the management capabilities of municipal managers and the strategic

management of counties and other territorial administrative units would be essentially a

significant problem. In any case marketing in the role of creating a commercial basis

management of territory should be included in the programme.

The C block of the joint programme includes courses such as: “Applied foreign

language”, “Globalisation processes”. Lu doctoral students can freely choose optional courses at

LU or other universities.

Evaluating the Programme block, from the aims, tasks and doctoral thesis issues point of

view it is sufficiently balanced. Moreover the LU approach can be used thereby promoting

democracy and originality.

As a result of successful completion of the Programme and successfully compiling and

defending the doctoral thesis the Doctoral degree in Management Science (Dr.man.) is awarded

in the field of Management Science, sub branch Business administration. It is useful to apply the

current LU approach and affix the Latin name of scientific degree in documents – Dr. scientiae

administrandi (Dr.sc.administr.)

3.2 Qualification and professionalism of academic personnelLectures on study courses foreseen in the programme are read by qualified scholars

doctors (refer Table 5). All educators have work experience of more than 10 years in HEI’s and

all of them actively publish their scientific and practical research on topical issues in their field.

The CV of educators including their scientific research work can be seen in the appendix No.2.

Ten educators (refer Table 5.) participated in the provision of study courses foreseen in

the doctoral study programme for the academic year 2008/2009.

Table 5

Academic staff of the doctoral programme for the academic year 2008/2009

Name Surname Scientific degree Permanent staff member

Guest lecturer

Anna Ābeltiņa Dr. oec, assoc.prof. XAldis Baumanis Dr. paed, assoc.prof. XIneta Lūka Dr.paed, assoc.prof. XSandra Mihailova Dr.phych, assoc. prof. XJānis Ē. Niedrītis Dr.oec, assoc.prof. XVizma Niedrīte Dr. oec, assoc.prof. XMaija Šēnfelde Dr.oec, professor X

Vita Zariņa Dr.oec, assoc. prof. XVladislavs Fomins Dr.oec. XAndra Zvirbule-Bērziņa

Dr. oec, assoc. prof. X

Raina Vīra Dr.paed. X

Dr. Ieva Kalve and Dr. Maija Rozīte as well as expert Andrejs Čirjevskis were also

involved in provision of studies for the academic year 2009/2010, and the proportion of

educators representing (permanent staff members) Turiba reached 70% (refer Table 6).

Table 6

Academic staff of the doctoral programme for the academic year 2009/2010

Name Surname Scientific degree Permanent staff member

Guest lecturer

Anna Ābeltiņa Dr. oec, assoc.prof. XInna Dovladbekova Dr. oec, professor XIeva Kalve Dr. oec, assit. prof. XJaakko Lehtonen PhD, assoc. prof. XIneta Lūka Dr.paed, assoc.prof. XJānis Ē. Niedrītis Dr.oec, assoc.prof. XVizma Niedrīte Dr. oec, assoc.prof. XMaija Rozīte Dr. geogr, professor XAndrejs Čirjevskis Dr.oec., assoc. prof. X

Vita Zariņa Dr.oec, assoc. prof X

In addition guest lecturers from the University of Latvia were also involved in the

provision of study courses. The course “Current trends in strategic management” is conducted by

V. Niedrīte, LU associate professor, and the course “Modern day economic theory concepts” - I.

Dovladbekova, Riga’s Stradiņa University professor. Next academic year the abovementioned

course will be replaced by the course "Modern day management theories" 

Educators have experience in supervising doctoral theses. For example, professor

M.Rozīte supervises 2 doctoral students from University of Latvia, associate professor

J.Ē.Niedrītis supervises three doctoral students from University of Latvia and one from the

School of Business Administration Turiba, associate professor J.Lehtonen supervises two

doctoral students from the School of Business Administration Turiba.

Under the supervision of associate professor V.Niedrītes two doctoral students compiled

and defended their doctoral theses - Jāņa Caunes doctoral thesis “Konkurētspējīgās priekšrocības

radīšanas, attīstīšanas un pārnešanas metodika Latvijas uzņēmumos” [Methodology of creation,

development and transfer of competitive advantage in Latvian enterprises] (2005) and Sanda

Babra doctoral thesis “Intelektuālo darbinieku vadīšanas metodes un to pilnveidošanas

nepieciešamība” (2007) [ Methods of managing intellectual staff and necessity of its

enhancement] – and were awarded Doctor’s degree in Economics (Dr.oec) Management science

in the sub branch Business Administration.

To promote the high quality of scientific research by doctoral students, Turiba has involved

several professors from other universities to read lectures on various topics: in the academic year

2008/2009 - V.Fomins, Professor, University of Kauņas; academic year 2009/2010 - D.Blūma,

professor, University of Latvia, , N. Lāci, professor, Riga Technical University and K.Ketners,

professor, Riga Technical University and N.Gūtmani, assoc. Professor, RSEBAA.

Several educators involved in the implementation of the Programme are authors of

teaching aids for the programme. For example, I.Kalve has written the book “Apseglot pārmaiņu

vējus. Stratēģiskā un pārmaiņu vadība” (296 p.) [Riding winds of change. Strategic and change

management] published by School of Business Administration Turiba in 2005. A.Zvirbule –

Bērziņa is author of the book “Plānošana un ražošanas process” (142 p.) [planning and

production process], as well as “Ražošanas menedžments” (150 p.) [Production management]

published by School of Business Administration Turiba in2006. J.Ē.Niedrītis is the author of

“Mārketings” (488 p.) [Marketing] published by School of Business Administration Turiba in

2008. A.Ābeltiņa is the author of “Innovation – XXI gadsimta fenomens” (152 p.) [Innovation-

XXI century phenomenon] published by School of Business Administration Turiba in 2009.

V.Zariņa co authored with I.Strēli in 2009 the book “Finanšu plānošana uzņēmumā” (105 p)

[Financial planning in enterprises] published by Lietišķās informācijas dienests [Business

information service]. The abovementioned and other books published are good aids for doctoral

students, as it helps them successfully acquire the relevant courses and promotes the knowledge

levelling process as doctoral students have completed postgraduate education at different times.

Turiba educators actively participate in international experience exchange processes both

as guest lecturers as well as conference delegates.

4. Evaluation of teaching and knowledge

4.1 Organisation of lessons and results expectedThe acquisition of the Programme is in accordance to individual plan that matches the

desires of the doctoral students and the educators’ possibilities.

The effectiveness of doctoral studies depends on the proper interaction formed between

the parties involved. Interaction in the doctoral studies process is of two kinds: educator as a

teacher of the study course and the educator as a supervisor for the doctoral student. The basic

prerequisite observed in the education process while working with adults is sound knowledge of

peculiarities of learning styles of adults. Research found in literature sources show that an

individual perceives and remembers 10% of information by reading, 20% – by listening, 30% –

visually, 40% – by listening and visually, 60% – information through discussions and 80% – by

discovering and formulating things oneself.

The doctoral study course educators depending upon their philosophy and experience as

well as taking into account the specifics of the course apply interactive teaching methods,

different combinations of approaches “listening and reading”, “discussing information” and “by

discovering and formulating oneself”. One of the new Bologna principles is implemented in the

Programme – from teaching to learning.

Educators organise discussions that provide doctoral students the opportunity to present

their topics and new ideas in order to get a clearer picture of value of their ideas and approaches

through a critical creative dialogue aimed at achieving their goals. Games (role plays) “defence

and evaluation of doctoral theses” are used in certain study courses (Current trends in strategic

management). Educators successfully involve all doctoral students in the process and as a result

of general discussions the weak points in the theses of each doctoral student are determined and

suggestions are put forward to increase the efficiency of theses. As doctoral students differ in

their life and work experience and have completed different HEI’s and different programmes

such an approach promotes an interdisciplinary approach to the compilation of their scientific

research work.

Educators also use group –team work, cooperative learning, situational analysis and other

interactive methods, organise discussions and discuss the study courses included in the

programme with regards to doctoral topic of each doctoral student. Such practice actively links

the study course to the doctoral thesis and leads to new ideas in the thesis that arise from the

themes foreseen in each study course. The knowledge gained by doctoral students is also tested

in the form of a creative test. The abovementioned method helps students to work in groups and

analytically acquire the study programme. To facilitate lessons doctoral students are provided

with handouts.

In accordance to the situation and educator’s needs multimedia and Internet is used –

practically all Turiba lecture halls are equipped with multimedia and Internet facilities.

The following themes and scientific advisors have been approved at present:

Amanda Mieze; Theme: Kultūras ilgtspējīgas attīstības pārvaldības efektivitātes

novērtējums un tās paaugstināšanas iespējas [Evaluation of effectiveness of

management of sustainable cultural development and its enhancement prospects];

Scientific advisor: Vizma Niedrīte

Ināra Repša; Theme: Iedzīvotāju ienākuma nodokļa piemērošanas

metodoloģijas pilnveidošana Latvijā [Enhancement of methodology of application

of personal income tax in Latvia]; Scientific advisor: Kārlis Ketners

Agita Doniņa; Theme: Tūrisma ekonomiskās ietekmes vadīšana un monitorings

Latvijas reģionos [Management and monitoring of influence of tourism

economics in Latvian regions]; Scientific advisor: Džineta Dimante

Margarita Platace; Theme: Viesnīcas uzņēmuma attīstības tendences un

vadīšanas modeļi [Development trends of hotel enterprises and management

models]; Scientific advisor: Jānis Ēriks Niedrītis

Ieva Zemīte; Theme: Kultūras organizāciju ekonomiskās ietekmes

tautsaimnieciskais novērtējums un tā loma organizāciju vadības pilnveidošanā

[Evaluation of economic impact of cultural organisations and their role in

enhancing organisational management]; Scientific advisor: Sarmīte Jēgere

Andris Vanags; Theme: Uzņēmuma vērtības kā partnerības stratēģijas vērtības

vadīšanā [Enterprise value as partnership strategy value in management];

Scientific advisor: Jānis Ēriks Niedrītis

The themes of other three doctoral students are yet to be approved as Turiba is yet receive

the approval of the scientific advisor.

The interaction between the educators and the doctoral students is also furthered by the fact

that educators are knowledgeable specialists in their fields and doctoral students can avail

consultations operatively.

The integral approach is used for evaluation of their knowledge but the main evaluation

criteria are to what extent new knowledge has been gained. Therefore the dialogue method is

used and the educator tries to widen the scope of doctoral student in resolving their problems.

Quantitative evaluation is carried out using course seminars, tests, examinations and doctoral

seminars. For certain Programme courses a special scale of evaluation has been developed, e.g.,

course “Pedagogical practice”.

Doctoral seminars are organised at the end of each semester and all doctoral students have

to give presentations. These seminars are organised by the Programme doctoral council and its

members actively participate in the seminars asking questions and discussing the presentation of

doctoral students on their progress and further intentions. As all doctoral students give

presentations such seminars are excellent for exchange of thoughts and increasing one’s

scientific qualification. Doctoral seminars are open and all advisors are also invited. Such an

approach is democratic and promotes creativity in work with doctoral students.

Doctoral students have the opportunity to avail consultations with educators during the

lessons as well as after them and with the Programme Council members during doctoral

seminars as well as separately.

If doctoral students require any special books that are available in the library Turiba

management arranges for the necessary funding required for purchase of these books.

4.2 Evaluation of knowledge, skills and attitude.

As of 1st May 2010 9 Doctoral students study in the programme: 5 Doctoral students in

the first course and 4 Doctoral students in the second course (refer Table 7).

Table 7

Doctoral students according to year of enrolment

Enrolment year Doctoral students

Academic year 2008/2009

A.DoniņaA. Mieze

M. PlataceI. Repša

V. Opelts (discontinued studies)

Academic year 2009/2010

V. JanovsŽ. Petrylaitė O. VlasovaI. Zemīte

A. Vanags

Doctoral students basically consist of post graduate students who completed studies from

2002 – 2008 (refer Table 8.) Three students have completed postgraduate studies from other

institutions. 2 Lithuanian citizens were enrolled in the doctoral programme in the academic year

2009/2010. The average age of students is 35 years and the range is from 27 - 53 years.

Table 8.

HEI’s where doctoral students completed postgraduate studies

Students HEI Year of completion

A. Doniņa School of Business Administration Turiba 2007V. Janovs School of Business Administration Turiba 2002A. Mieze School of Business Administration Turiba 2006M. Platace School of Business Administration Turiba 2003Ž. Petrylaitė Šiauliai University 2006I. Repša School of Business Administration Turiba 2008A. Vanags Riga Technical University 1996O. Vlasova Šiauliai University 2006Ie. Zemīte Latvian Academy of Culture 2008

The attitude of doctoral students on the whole towards studies is very positive as shown

by the results of examinations (refer Table 9.). Examinations for students Ž. Petrylaitės, O.

Vlasovas and A. Vanaga were not planned for in their individual plan as of 1st March 2010.

Table 9.Progress report of doctoral students till 1st May of academic year 2009/2010

Courses A.Doniņa A.Mieze M.Platace I.Repša V.Janovs I.Zemīte

Scientific Research Methods

8 9 8 9 Did not attend exam

8

Pedagogy and management of higher education

institutions

7 8 8 6 8 9

Modern day Economic Theory

Concepts

8 9 9 8 7 8

Current trends in Strategic

Management

7 8 8 6 8 7

Change Management in

Enterprises

9 9 9 9 8 8

Doctoral thesis 1 Passed Passed passed passedForeign Language 9 10 9 4

Innovation Management

9 9 8 8

Business Communication

9 10 9 8

Doctoral students actively participate in conferences presenting and publishing their

papers. A.Doniņa and A. Mieze-Zeime presented their research papers - Assessment of Tourism

Economic Impact in Municipalities of Latvia and Efficiency of Sustainable Culture Development

Management - at the annual International scientific conference organised by the University of

Latvia in 2009.

Practically all doctoral students are involved in the teaching process thereby acquiring

and developing their pedagogical skills. A.Doniņa teaches the courses “Management”, “Stress

management and Business etiquette”, “International tourism economics” at Turiba. M.Platace

taught the course “Front office management” in the respective academic year and was the

chairperson of the State examination committee as well as supervised master and bachelor

theses. I.Repše reviewed several bachelor papers. Zeime was a member of the State examination

committee and reviewed several theses. Assessment - all doctoral students showed with their

performance that they were well versed in higher education pedagogy in theory as well as

practice.

Turiba was awarded scholarships under the Ministry of Education and Science organised

ESF programme “Human resources and employment” activity “Support for implementation of

doctoral study programmes” and Turiba organised a competition for candidates. Doctoral

students were informed about the scholarships. Their progress in 2009 did not actually meet the

requirements for availing scholarships. However the fact that such scholarships were available

was a factor motivating doctoral students to creative and practical activity.

4.3 Student participation in the development of the study programme

An anonymous survey was conducted among doctoral students to evaluate the quality of

work and attitude of educators as well as to gather suggestions for improvements in the doctoral

study process. All respondents mainly choose two options (fully agree or mostly agree) on the

following questions: educators were well prepared for their lessons, educators lectures was clear

and understandable, educators focused on the latest developments and problems in the field,

educators had good contact with the audience, educators motivated the students to independent

studies.

Fig. 1 Question 1 - Educators were well prepared for lessons

The percentage breakdown was the same for question 2 – educator’s lectures were clear

and understandable and question 3- educators focused on the latest developments and problems

in the field.

Fig. 2 Question 4- Educators had good contact with the audience

The percentage breakdown was the same for question 6 – educators motivated the

students to independent studies.

Fig.3 Question 5– It was possible to get educators' consultations

All doctoral students of the programme who had successfully completed the study

courses with educators were requested to participate in the survey.

The desires of the doctoral students were taken into account while planning studies and

lessons were organised on Saturdays.

5. Management and provision for studies

5.1 ManagementThe main document regulating doctoral studies is the Doctoral study regulations

approved by the Senate on 18th February 2009 (refer Appendix 8.). A Doctoral council (DC) has

been established at Turiba which is chaired by professor A.Kiščenko. DC is a collegial

management institution that supervises the implementation of doctoral study programme.

Moreover a Doctoral programme council has been formed and approved by the Dean of

the Faculty of Business Administration for the doctoral programme „ Business administration”.

Its members are: assoc. professor, Dr. oec A.Ābeltiņa; assistant professor, Dr. oec, I.Kalve;

assoc. professor, Dr. oec, J.Ē.Niedrītis; assistant professor, Dr. phys J.Ozols and assoc. professor,

Dr. oec V.Zariņa. Chairperson of the council - Dr. Jānis Ē. Niedrītis.

The doctoral theses themes and supervisors of doctoral theses of students of all

programmes are approved by a decree of the rector in accordance to the laws regulating doctoral

studies as well as external and internal legal enactments.

Creative open seminars are organised at the end of each semester where all doctoral

students participate. The seminar is a forum for free exchange of ideas on issues related to the

programme. Doctoral students inform the council regarding the progress of their individual plans

and mainly express their opinion on the improvements in their doctoral theses during the course

of studies – its topicality, aims, tasks and hypothesis. The structure of the doctoral theses, the

subject and object, the organisation of research and its progress, the novelty of each doctoral

thesis as well as other topical issues regarding the compilation of doctoral theses are discussed at

the seminars. The seminars are open and all persons interested apart from the doctoral

programme council members can participate. The doctoral theses supervisors are specially

invited to participate. The seminars are organised in the form of democratic dialogue and the

doctoral students’ ideas, work are evaluated. Their questions and requests are also addressed.

Doctoral students of course can avail consultations from other educators at Turiba.

The doctoral study regulations article 6.4. stipulates that “doctoral students shall submit

their progress report on the individual plan performance for the current year and individual plan

for the next academic year not later than 2 weeks before the end of the academic year” to review

the attestation of students for the year. The reports of doctoral students on the progress, their

further plans are heard at the creative seminars; the strengths and weaknesses of each doctoral

thesis are debated. The council collegially reaches a decision on the attestation of the doctoral

student.

Using the experience of cooperation partners, doctoral study documentation, e.g., student

individual plans, template for submitting application form approval for doctoral thesis theme,

doctoral students attestation sheets and other document regulating the organisation of doctoral

study programme as well as handouts for doctoral studies and doctoral theses were drafted.

Repeated discussions are held with doctoral students on the study process as well as on various

aspects of compilation of doctoral thesis including the most common mistakes that occur during

the process of compilation.

5.2 Provisions

Different Turiba structural units are involved in the implementation of the programme

Study programme. The study process is managed by the programme director in close cooperation

with the dean. A variety of support personnel are involved in the provision of the study process

for the implementation of the programme. The main personnel would comprise the following:

planning of the study process, progress reports is managed out by the Department

of studies,

issues regarding infrastructure provisions are handled by the Technical

department,

information for students and educators is provided by the Library, Publishing

house, Study information centre and the Department of Information Technology.

The aims and objective of the aforementioned structural units and principles of their

operation and cooperation are laid out in the regulations on structural units.

The implementation of the programme is carried out only with Turiba’s financial

resources. With the beginning of academic year 2009/2010 the doctoral study programme tuition

fee has been reduced to 1500 LVL /year.

Doctoral students have access to a wide range of software – business intelligence

programme are available for data analysis, e.g., QlikWiev, SPSS, Navision is accessible in

computer classes. Turiba has Microsoft IT Academy Programme agreement, in accordance to

which doctoral students can all other necessary software.

The Department of Information Technology is responsible for provision of software.

(Head of the department - Dr.sc.ing., assistant professor Oskars Onževs).

Turiba has also published the first collection of scientific papers.

5.3 Turiba infrastructure

SBAT is situated on Graudu street 68 Riga, on a local territory of 35 372 m2. At the same

time SBAT can provide study space for 2756 students.

The building was registered as property of SBAT in the land register on 16th September

1996. In accordance with the LR law as of 4th November 1995 SBAT was included in the list of

educational objects of national scale. There are two blocks of buildings meant for education,

students’ hotel, 2 canteens, 2 cafeterias, sports hall, sauna, solarium, hairdressers, dentists,

furnace house, car repair service and parking lot on the territory of SBAT.

Students have all the necessary prerequisites for studies– modern conference halls,

lecture halls, computer classes, laboratories, and rooms, modern library with a spacious reading

hall. The lecture halls have high quality equipment – whiteboards, overhead projectors and

screens, multimedia projectors, audio and video equipment. Student can make use of 287

computer workstations. There are 18 stationary multimedia projectors and 3 portative ones.

The existing infrastructure fully provides for all the necessary circumstances to

successfully master the Doctoral study programme “Business Administration ".

SBAT library is a member of the Latvian academic library association’s member since

March 2000.The library has the status of public library, and the book fund, data base and Internet

resources can be used by not only students of SBAT but also by students of other higher

educational institutions, Latvian school children or any other person. The library has 8817

subscribers who can take books home for reading. The reading room has 285 seats of which 80 are

computerised. The library home page (http://www.turiba.lv) has electronic catalogues and links to

catalogues of other higher educational institutions, special libraries as well to nationwide unified

scientific library catalogue. Subscribers have access to 2 literature search electronic catalogues that

allow subscribers to find the necessary literature. The library resources and databases, Internet

resources are open to students of other higher education establishments.

The whole library reading fund is freely accessible – the literature is available to any

visitor. In order to facilitate access to literature, books on the bookshelves are arranged in

accordance with international Universal Decimal Classification (UDC). There is also a local

electronic catalogue in the library for tracking books. All the library processes are computerised.

Students can reserve the necessary literature on the Internet from the Internet catalogue any time

day and night.

The library fund is maintained in accordance to the Turiba study programmes. There are

14,525 headings and 107,469 books (refer Table 10). There is access to final student theses of

the past 6 years in the reading room. The library subscribes more than 100 periodicals in print

form and several 1000 titles in electronic form. The book fund consists mainly of literature in

Latvian, Russian, English and German. Audiovisual information materials, CD-ROMs and

databases are also accessible. The library subscribers can make use of the following full text

databases: NAIS, Letonika, Latvijas Vēstnesis, Dienas Bizness, National news agency LETA

news archives, Nozare.lv, Eiropa.lv, EBSCO, SpringerLink, EMERALD, Cambridge Journals.

Table 10Turiba library resources

Business AdministrationSection UDC No. of items No. of copiesOrganisational Theory and practice. Logistics 65.01 11 140Bookkeeping 651 58 1675Accounting 657 228 3580Revision and audit 657.6 39 1155Enterprise Management 658 298 2549Types of Enterprises 658.1 66 1405Finance management 658.15 70 702Personnel Management 658.3 147 1100Strategic Management 658.4 174 1010Production process organisation 658.5 19 290Quality management 658.56 25 127Sales Organisation. Goods. Services 658.6 3 27Material and Technical procurement 658.7 29 89Marketing 658.8 254 2168Economic science 330 108 338Basic concepts and theories of Economic Science 330.1 92 4488History of Economic theory, doctrines and dogma 330.8 4 10Labour. Labour economics. Work organisation 331 61 207Cooperation 334 8 222Finance 336 91 2017Budget 336.14 31 323Taxes, Duties 336.22 49 878Banks, Banking 336.71 77 1026Money, Currency 336.74 35 211Share markets. Security trading 336.76 31 169Loans. Lending 336.77 5 35Income from yields 336.78 3 10National economics, economics 338 137 1580Economic Policy 338.2 4 9Tourism Economics 338.48 261 1958Pricing. Pricing policy 338.5 12 115Sales. International economic relations 339 72 254Market 339.1 16 219External trade . customs 339.5 21 516International Finance 339.7 14 65External economic links 339.9 41 188Total   2594 30855

Information on legal literature available in the librarySection UDC No. of items No. of copies

Civil Service. 35.08 1 4State public administration 351 38 148Tax application and payment supervision 351.71 26 167Supervision of social security 351.78 44 303Legal problems of environmental protection 349.6 11 127Land, property, residential area planning rights 349.4 6 24Social security rights 349.3 6 14Labour law 349.2 56 1177Law in special branches. Mixed law branches 349 3 4Civil procedural law. Law system 347.9 54 576Commercial law and manufacturer rights 347.7 89 675Family law. Inheritance law 347.6 15 923Tort 347.5 1 44Contracts. Agreements and its types 347.44 16 122Contractual Rights 347.4 24 993Personal property 347.3 1 1Real property 347.2 24 769Civil Law 347 26 264Criminology. Criminal Science 343.9 17 202Crime against Property 343.7 7 69Criminal Procedure 343.1 27 317Criminal Law . Criminology. Criminal Science 343 99 1828Administrative Law 342.9 36 1124Fundamental Rights. Human Rights. Citizen Rights and Duties 342.7 30 228State law. State institute systems and functions 342.5 14 50Constitution 342.4 13 101Public Law. Constitutional law. Administrative law 342 35 434International civil law 341.9 11 270Diplomatic Rights 341.7 2 5International law subjects and objects 341.2 6 75International organisation law 341.1 26 463International law 341 53 372Law sub branches. Forensics 340.6 4 66Comparative Law 340.5 1 3Types of law and forms 340.1 60 1466Law. Legal methods and supplementary branches 340 4 4Law. Juridical Science 34 48 636Total   934 14048

CommunicationSection UDC No. of items No. of copiesAdvertising 659 81 477Public Relations 659.4 161 1431Rhetoric. Oratorship 808.5 39 236History of Culture 930.85 20 56

Science 001 57 322Culturology 008 12 243Journalism 070 67 344Psychology 159.9 409 3063Business Psychology 159.98 49 316Logics 16 17 64Ethics. Morals 17 65 344Professional Ethics 174 37 234Statistics 311 58 971Demography 314 14 39Sociology 316 133 488Cultural Sociology 316.7 46 183Politics 32 116 1082Political organisation forms. State as a political power 323 46 225National relations 323.1 14 46Elections of state organs 324 6 55International Relations. Foreign Policy 327 71 244International and intergovernmental organisations 327.7 60 362Political parties and Movements 329 3 13Traditions. Behavioural norms. 39 10 22Nation’s social life. Life style 394 6 9Etiquette. Behavioural norms 395 56 1030Total   1653 11899

6. Scientific research work of academic personnel and doctoral students

Scientific research of educators involved in the programme is mainly connected with the

implementation of various projects and surveys. Assoc. professor A.Ābeltiņa managed the ESF

project “Docētāju stažēšanās komercdarbības studiju kursu tehnoloģisko kompetenču

pilnveidošanai” [Internship for educators in commercial enterprises to enhance the technological

competences] (No.2006/0059/VPDI/ESF/PIAA/05/APK/3.2.5.2./0042/0014) in 2006 – 2007.

Assoc. professor I.Lūka in January 2008 participated as a researcher in an LU scientific

project „Jaunās paaudzes mācīšanās kvalitātes veicināšanas izpētes metodoloģija” [ research

methodology for promotion the quality of new generation learning] Project No.2007/ZP-41.

(senior researcher from Feb. 2009).

Dr Ie. Kalve participated in the International project EEA/Norwegian Project LV0040

„Developing and delivering innovative training modules for Baltic executives using an

interdisciplinary approach to entrepreneurship and advanced technologies” (2008-2010).

Assoc.professor V.Zariņa participated in the LZP Economic and law science research

“Reģionālās attīstības virzieni un pasākumu sistēmas reģionu izveidē Latvijā ES kontekstā”

[Regional development directions and events system for creating regions in Latvia in the EU

context] in 2002-2007.

Educators of the Faculty of Business Administration prepared and submitted an

application for LZA grant in 2009. The theme - “Latvijas mazo un vidējo uzņēmumu vadības

darbība, tās izvērtējums darba ražīguma kāpināšanā un nepieciešamās izmaiņas valsts

ekonomiskajā politikā darba ražīguma pieauguma stimulēšanā” [Management of small and

medium sized enterprise, its evaluation in terms of increasing productivity and changes in state

economic policies for stimulating increase in productivity] received a positive evaluation and

was included in the list of grants. However, the grant was not allocated due to the government’s

decision to cut financing.. However taking into account the actuality of the theme it was

allocated Turiba’s internal financing. Turiba educators (A. Ābeltiņa, V. Zariņa, J. Ē. Niedrītis, S.

Vītola, R. Zvirgzdiņa) and doctoral programme students (A. Mieze, V. Janovs) are involved in

the implementation of the project.

Turiba has developed successful cooperation with more than 50 foreign partner HEIs.

Cooperation agreements have been concluded with 46 foreign partner HEIs (refer Table11).

Cooperation agreements with these partners provide the opportunity for organising scientific

forums more qualitatively on a wider scale and for internship of both students as well as

educators, e.g., at Vītauta Dižā University of Kauņas (Lithuania) and private University of

Zeppelin (Germany).

11. tableForeign HEIs with whom cooperation agreements were concluded

No. Partner institution Country1. Hochschule fur Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes Germany2. Haute ecole Lucia de Brouckere Belgium3. FH Nordakademie, Private university of applied sciences Germany4. Ecole de managemen de Normandie France5. Universytet Szczecinski Poland6. Mykolo Romerio Universitetas Lithuania7. Universidad de Alcala Spain8. Haaga-Helia ammattikorkeakoulu Finland9. Libera universita di lingue e comunicacione IULM Italy10. Adnan Menderes Universitesi Turkey11. Anadolu Universitesi Turkey12. College of Economics and Tourism and Social Sciences Poland13. Wyzsza Szkola Ekonomii i Administracji w Kielcach Poland14. Hanzehogeschool Groningen Netherlands15. Wyzsza Szkola Humanistyczno-Ekonomiczna we Wloclawku Poland16. University of Abertay Dundee Great Britain17. Hochschule fur Technik und Wirtschaft Chur Switzerland18. NOEA Institute of Applied Management Denmark19. Roskilde Handelsskole Denmark20. Kemi-Tornion ammattikorkeakoulu Finland21. Siauliai University Lithuania22. Groupe ecole superieure de commerce de Troyes France23. Americanos College Cyprus24. Technical University of Lodz Poland25. Vitauto Didziojo universitetas Lithuania26. Lycee d`enseignement superieur Tezenas du Montcel France27. Sacarya University Turkey28. International Business School at Vilnius University Lithuania29. V.A.Graičiūno aukštoji vadybos mokykla Lithuania30. Hochschule Bremen Germany31. Gornaslaska wyzsza szkola handlowa im. Wojciecha

KorfantegoPoland

32. Anglia Ruskin University Great Britain33 Karabuk University Turkey34. Paisii Hilendarski University of Plovdiv Bulgaria35. Zeppelin University Germany36. Berufsakademie Villingen-Schweinningen Germany37. Uniwersytet w Bialymstoku Poland38. Olympus Szkola Wyzsza im. Romualda Kudlinskiego Poland39. Wroclawska Wyzsza Szkola Informatyki Stosowanej Poland

40. Wyzsza Szkola Przedsiebiorczosci i Administracji w Lublinie Poland41. Uniwesytet Marii Curie-Sklodowskiej Poland42. Cag Universitesi Turkey43. Kyng Hee University South Korea44. Ming Chuan University Taiwan45. Academy of Labour and Social Relations Russia46. Tallinna Tehnikaulikool Estonia

The exchange of doctoral students is yet to be practised but this situation should be

addressed in the near future.

Each year Turiba in cooperation with partner HEIs and other partners organises several

international conferences and seminars. Turiba educators regularly participate in different

international scientific research conferences as well as seminars.

7. Quality provisions and guarantees

A SWOT analysis was carried out for self evaluation of the Programme (refer Table 12).

Table 12.

SWOT analysis of the Programme

Strengths Weaknesses

1. Academic staff is highly qualified and have work experience (professors and associate professors).

2. Programme content corresponds to modern day management science trends.

3. Documentation necessary for studies is well organised

4. Doctoral students are actively involved in the study process

5. Dialogue method is used in doctoral seminars to analyse management science novelties.

6. The infrastructure of Turiba corresponds to the best Latvian HEI standards.

7. Opportunity to use scientific databases and latest scientific literature in Turiba library.

8. Students are regularly informed on opportunities to participate in international scientific conferences and undergo internship in foreign HEIs.

9. Opportunity to avail consultations from not only supervisors but also from other highly qualified Turiba educators

10. Doctoral Council and doctoral programme council established

11. The programme implementation has regular feedback from doctoral students

12. Turiba regularly organises international scientific conferences and publishes scientific papers providing doctoral students to present and publish their papers in the conference proceedings

13. Turiba publishes scientific conference proceedings

1. Not enough active participation of doctoral students in the development and implementation of scientific research programmes and projects.

2. Not enough participation of guest lecturers in the review of certain issues in doctoral seminars.

3. Doctoral students do not make effective use of internship opportunities in foreign universities

4. The library does not have a section “Summaries of doctoral theses in Management Science”

Opportunities provided by external factors Threats posed by external factors

1. Award of scholarships for Turiba’s doctoral programme.

2. IT development that provides the opportunity to design new communication system for doctoral students.

3. Increasing interest of EU society and

1. Decrease in purchasing power in Latvia

2. Sharp decrease in finance for Grant schemes.

3. New competitors for implementation of doctoral programmes.

entrepreneurs in science (doctoral studies) and increase in status of doctoral degrees.

4. Unfavourable trends in demographic situation – brain drain of talented, energetic people from Latvia.

5. Difficulty in combining doctoral studies and work and therefore completing studies in time.

Recommendations for development of doctoral programme:

Carry out changes in the compulsory block of the programme – substituting course

“Modern day economic theory concepts” with „Modern day management theories”,

and introducing „ Finance management” instead of „Financial accounting problems”

in the free optional programme block.

Increase the proportion of Turiba professors in the number of educators involved in

the doctoral study programme.

Specify the skills and attitude criteria for doctoral studies.

Develop a guest lecturer invitation and mutual exchange system with educators of

doctoral programmes and researchers from other Latvian and foreign HEIs.

Organise lectures and creative seminars during the implementation of the

programme to promote the effectiveness of the doctoral study process.

Promote within existing financial resources available the internship of doctoral

students in foreign HEIs and participation in international scientific conferences and

seminars.

Ensure the creation and regular update of section „Summaries of doctoral theses in

management science” in Turiba library.

Enhance the doctoral enrolment system and broaden the education of talented

students for doctoral studies by involving the best postgraduate students in scientific

research competitions and conferences.

The existing doctoral programme has good future prospects. It is shown by the fact that

(LR Cabinet of Ministers document “ Basic concepts of development of science and technology

for 2009-2013” project materials used), Latvia at present has very few people employed in

science and research to implement the state economic strategy and ensure sustainable growth.

The decrease and aging of researchers, lack of people with doctoral degrees – this trend seriously

threatens the competitiveness of HEIs, commercial enterprises and the State in the international

market. At least 2000 researchers per 1 million people are necessary for productive science and

development of different sectors. The number of researchers working in the science and research

sector should reach at least 5000 by 2013. There were 3.8 scientists per 1000 people employed in

Latvia in 2007, but the average in 25 member EU was 5.4 and in Finland –16.2.

The lack of integration of higher education and science has left a significant impact on

the quality of higher education which directly affects the capacity of academic staff and the

number of doctoral students (1.1% of total number of students, this indicator is 5-6 times higher

in EU member states). Despite the financial support provided doctoral studies through EU

structural funds, as well as promotion activities, there is a lack of motivation among young

specialists to be involved in research and academic work. In order to achieve the aims of Lisbon

strategy the Latvian academic environment needs at least 300 – 450 scholars with doctoral

degrees each year. In fact the number is approximately 3 times less.

8 students defended their doctoral thesis from the RTU Faculty of economic sciences in

2008 and even fewer from the LU Faculty of economics and Management.

The age composition of research personnel is unfavourable not only for the successful

provision of scientific activity at present but also poses a serious threat for future scientific

development. Although the age composition of academic personnel has stabilised in the past few

years, there are still just a handful of young specialists that join the ranks of academic and

scientific personnel each year. Management science at present does not boast a sufficient number

of highly qualified specialists who could apply for the vacant professor and educator positions in

Latvian HEIs and consequently educate young specialists. In the academic year 2008/2009 on

average one out of every nine academic personnel was younger than 30 years whereas every

fourth was 60 years or older. The age composition of academic personnel has not changed

significantly in the past few years.

Latvia has the least number of innovation enterprises in the EU –27, proportionately

16%; Bulgaria and Hungary – 20%, Romania – 21%, Lithuania – 22%. EU - 39% (Eurostat

News release; 127/2009 – 8 September 2009: “Science, Technology and Innovation in Europe”).

The abovementioned fact shows the low management quality of enterprises in Latvia, shows the

necessity for more rapid education of highly qualified specialists – doctors to provide Latvian

enterprises the acceleration that could only be achieved by efficient management.

Insufficient literacy in management and economics is one of the reasons: why Latvia has

one of the lowest levels of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) levels per inhabitant in Europe; why

Latvia is one of the five countries with lowest industry ratio in the joint added value; why Latvia

is one of three poorest countries in Europe.

The mission and role of management science doctors at present and in the near perspective

future is connected to work in education, state administration and in business. According to

Eurostat data doctors in Latvia mainly work in HEIs but only a small percent in business, an

environment where new added value is evolving that provides international competitiveness and

an increase in well being of the inhabitants. Without management science development and rapid

development of added value one cannot imagine a significant increase in the standard of life of

Latvian inhabitants.

Therefore management science is a priority branch and the doctoral programme in Business

Administration is strategically important for Latvia.

7.1 GuaranteesThe financial condition of SBAT is very stable. The foundation capital, fixed assets,

profit and investments are much bigger than all of the other private higher educational

institutions put together. Each and every year since its establishment Turiba has always recorded

a profit. The main reason is the successful economic activities of Turiba as well as thoroughly

planned and goal orientated activity in the sphere of education. All the profit gained till the year

2000 was reinvested in the development of Turiba (material and intellectual resources), but since

2000 a part of the profit was paid out as dividends to the founders. However the rest of the profit

was invested in the development of Turiba.

The financial plan for each year is determined by the Turiba budget. Revenues include

tuition fee for higher education, participation fee for seminars, hotel services and other economic

activities. Expenditures are planned proportional to the revenue estimated and include mainly

remuneration for the staff, social insurance payments, maintenance costs, utility costs, material

for the study process, purchase of modern technology as well as reconstruction and repairs of

premises.

The Satversme (constitution) of School of Business Administration Turiba states:

“School of Business Administration Turiba guarantees with all its assets that it would provide

students the opportunity for continuation of higher studies in a different study programme or the

same programme at a different educational institution in case of liquidation of the aforesaid

study programme.”

The study contract concluded with the each individual student by the Rector on behalf of

Turiba states not only the rights and obligations of Turiba but also its liabilities. Turiba provides

the students with the study process for the current study year as well for the whole duration of

the programme. The system of monthly payment for studies is also a reasonable guarantee

allowing students to pay for studies in instalments (such a possibility exists if studies are

commenced at the beginning of the academic year).

Evaluating the financial stability and very high level of work organisation of SBAT it

should be concluded the there is no threat of liquidation of SBAT in the near future.

Hence the financial stability of SBAT is a guarantee in case of liquidation of the study

programme.

Another additional guarantee is the agreement on cooperation concluded between Turiba

and the University of Latvia that foresees the continuation of studies at the other institution in

case of liquidation of the study programme or the institution.

APPENDIX

APPENDIX No. 1Certification

(Certification about academic personnel election place is in Faculty of Business administration)

APPENDIX No. 2CV of academic personell

Curriculum vitae

ANNA ĀBELTIŅAFirst name SurnameRIGA

Place of birth Identity numberSeptember 10, 1948

Date of birth NationalitySchool of Business Administration Turiba, Faculty of Business Administration

Department of Commerce, Asoc.Prof.Name of employer and occupation or position held

Address of employer: Address:Graudu 68, Riga LV - 1010 Skolas 27/2, Riga, LV -1010

Telephone 7607660 Telephone 26552945, 7298010Fax: E-mail: annaa@btv.lvE-mail: annaa@turiba.lv

Education

Basic, Master, Doctoral studies.Institution, country. Study

periodSpecialization Qualification

Faculty of Economics of the University of Latvia

Doctoral studies at the Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Science

1968.-1973.

1979.-1982.

Production planning

Qualification 08.00.05. national economy, planning and management

organization

Economist

-

Scientific qualification

Scientific board, institution, country Year Specialization Scientific degree

Diploma No.

Institute of Economics of the Estonian Academy of Science

Riga Technical University

1989.

1993.

Candidate of Economic ScienceDoctor in Economy

ЭК Nr. 029727

B-DNr. 000744

Work experience

2007.g. – School of Business Administration Turiba, Department of Commerce, associated professor.2006.g. – 2007. g. – School of Business Administration Turiba, Department of Commerce, assistant professor.2005.g. – School of Business Administration Turiba, Department of Economics, assistant professor.2003.g. – 2005.g. – RSU ESF Department of Regional Economics and Business, the Head of

the European economics and business curriculum, assistant professor.2002.g. – 2003.g. – School of Business Administration Turiba, Department of Economics, Dean.2002.g. – 2007. g. – School of Business Administration Turiba, Faculty of Business Administration, Director of Master programme.2000.g. – 2002.g. – School of Business Administration Turiba, Director of Economics programme.1999.g. – 2003.g. – School of Business Administration Turiba, Department of Economics, Assistant Professor.1998.g. – 1999.g. – St Petersburg affiliate of the International economic relationships, Economics and Law, Assistant Professor.1993.g. – 1997.g. – SIA „ANNIŅA”, Director.1991.g. – 1993.g. – Riga Technical University, Faculty of Economics, Assistant Professor.1990.g. – 1991.g. – Riga Technical College, Lecturer.1982.g. – 1990.g. – Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Science, Research assistant.1974.g. – 1979.g. – Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Science, Research assistant.1973.g. – 1974.g. – State Statistics Committee of Latvia, Economist. 1971.g. – 1973.g. –VSK Computing Centre of Latvia, Economist.1968.g. – 1971.g. – Riga Technical University, Laboratory assistant.1966.g. – 1968.g. – State Electrotechnical factory VEF, technician-chemist.

Scientific research and publications:

Conduction of Latvian Council of Science other state research projects or subprojects and conduction of scientific contractual work, including market research:

Participation in the Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Science grant for the elaboration of „Investīcijas cilvēkkapitālā kā Latvijas ekonomikas konkurētspējas paaugstināšanas faktors”, 2005.

Participation in the Ministry of Economics research „Komercdarbības un pašnodarbinātības uzsākšanas analīze”, 2006.

Management of ESF project “Docētāju stažēšanās komercdarbības studiju kursu tehnoloģisko kompetenču pilnveidošanai” 2006-2007 g. NR. 2006/0059/VPDI/ESF/PIAA/05/APK/3.2.5.2./0042/0014

Most important publications: number of publications - : more than 30

8. Publications in editions recognized by the Latvian Council of Science:

1. The Role of Innovation in Economic Development. Ekonomika ir vadyba: aktualijos ir perspektīvos. Mokslo straipsniu rinkinys. Siauliu Univarsitetas ISSN 1648-9098, 2(9), 2007. g. 5-9 pp.

2. Latvijas inovatīvās uzņēmējdarbības attīstības problēmas globalizācijas apstākļos. RSU Research papers. Ekonomika, Komunikācija, Politika, Socioloģija, Tiesības. Riga, RSU, 2007. 13-17 pp.

3. Intelektuālais īpašums inovatīvās attīstības laikmetā. „Īpašums, tā apgrūtinājumi: problēmas, risinājumi, iespējas” School of Business Administration Turiba, Proceedings of the 7th International conference. Riga, 2006. 155-160 pp.

Publications in international scientific conferences:1. Инвестиции в инновационном процессе: роль и значение. Zinātnisko rakstu

krājumā. Inwetycje w raschukowosci. Akademia Ekonomiczna im. Oskara Langego we Wroclawiu, Wroclaw, 2002. 11 – 20 pp.

2. Mazo un vidējo uzņēmumu vadītāju attieksmes pret inovācijām saistība ar vērtībām un gatavību iesaistīties inovāciju procesā (co-author M. Ābeltiņa). RSU Research papers. International conference „Sociālo zinātņu attīstības tendences Eiropas Savienības paplašināšanas kontekstā”, RSU, Riga, 2005. 92- 97 pp.

Teaching aids: 1. Ekonomikas skaidrojošā vārdnīca. Teaching aid for secondary schools. School of

Business Administration Turiba, Riga, 2007,93 pp.2. Финансовая и бухгалтерская деятельность брокерских контор.В учебном пособии

для брокеров товарной, фондовой и биржи недвижимости «Как добиться успеха в бизнесе и заработать деньги», ЛУБ, Рига, 1993 стр. 25-34.

3. Акции, облигации и другие ценные бумаги. В учебном пособии для брокеров товарной, фондовой и биржи недвижимости «Как добиться успеха в бизнесе и заработать деньги», ЛУБ, Рига, 1993 стр. 70 – 80.

4. Galvenie vērtspapīru veidi (lecture summary for students of the Faculty of Economics), RTU, 1994, 24 pp.

Other publications:1. Создание национального капитала в странах Балтии в переходный период. In the

scientific journal Економiчний часопис XXI, Киiв, 2003. 22 – 24 pp.2. Grūti sākt, vēl sarežģītāk turpināt, bet viņi to dara. Žurnālā „Komersanta Vēstnesis” 8

(64) 2007. 14 – 17 pp.3. Intelektuālā īpašuma aizsardzības ietekme uz ekonomikas aizsardzību. RSU 2007

Scientific conference. Thesis, Riga, March 29 – 30, 2007, 285 pp.

Participation in conferences:

1. International scientific conference „Investment in accounting”, Akademija Ekonomiczna im. Oskara Langego we Wroclawiu, Wroclaw, November 2002 - report „Investment in innovation process: the role and importance.”

2. International conference „Way of the Baltic states to the EU: which experience can help Ukraine?” Friedrih Ebert foundation, Kiev, June 2, 2003 - report „Creation of the national capital in the Baltic states in the process of transformation.

3. International conference „Sociālo zinātņu attīstība Eiropas Savienības paplašināšanas kontekstā: no vīzijām uz realitāti”, RSU, May 29, 2004 - report „Inovācijas Latvijā – uzņēmēju skatījums”.

4. International conference „Globalizācijas tendences pasaulē un Baltijas reģiona valstu problēmas”, RSU, April 18, 2005 – report „Latvijas inovatīvās uzņēmējdarbības attīstības problēmas globalizācijas apstākļos”.

5. International seminar „Lisabonas stratēģija Latvijā: starp investīcijām cilvēkkapitālā un ekonomisko izaugsmi”, Baltic Forum and Friedrih Ebert foundation, April 28, 2005 – report „Inovāciju loma Lisabonas stratēģijas realizācijā”.

6. 10th International conference „Lielā XXI gadsimta Eiropa: Kopīgi izaicinājumi? Kopīgas vērtības?”, Baltic Forum, May 27 – 28, 2005 – report „Inovāciju loma ekonomikas attīstībā”.

7. School of Business Administration Turiba, Faculty of Business Administration, student conference “Uzņēmējdarbības attīstības aktuālās problēmas Latvijā” Riga, April 4, 2006 – report “Latvijas inovatīvās uzņēmējdarbības attīstības problēmas globalizācijas apstākļos”.

8. RSU International conference „Atstumtība un nedrošība – idejas jaunai līdzdalībai” May 5, 2006 – report „Cilvēkkapitāls un inovāciju loma ekonomikas attīstībā”.

9. School of Business Administration Turiba 7th International conference „Īpašums, tā apgrūtinājumi: problēmas, risinājumi, iespējas” Riga, June 2, 2006 – report „Intelektuālais īpašums inovatīvās attīstības laikmetā”.

10. RSU 2007 Scientific conference, March 29-30, 2007 – report „Intelektuālā īpašuma aizsardzības ietekme uz ekonomikas attīstību”.

11. IV International seminar „Развитие Балтийской Европы”. Theme „Международное и приграничное экономическое сотрудничество в контексте европейской интеграции” Torun, Poland, June 15-16, 2007 – report „Анализ возможностей и препятствий в начале предпринимательской деятельности в Латвии”.

Pedagogical work in the School of Business Administration Turiba:

Supervised Master papers: During the period from 2002 there have been supervised 64 Master papers. Some examples of defended papers are given below:

1. Evija Mugina Publiskā iepirkuma sistēmas ieviešanas procesa pilnveidošana Latvijā Eiropas Savienības kontekstā 2002

2. Andris Pūka MOTUL eļļu vairumtirdzniecības investīciju projekts APE Motors vienībā 2002

3. Žanete Jansone Jauna uzņēmējdarbības veida ienākšanas iespējas Latvijas tirgū. ESKO – energoservisa kompānija 2003

4. Jānis Skalbe A/S “Rīgas raugs” attīstības stratēģijas izstrāde 20035. Ritvars Žotovs-Žogota Uzņēmuma “Libanons” mārketinga stratēģijas izstrāde 20036. Gunta Vucēna Uzņēmuma inovatīvā menedžmenta stratēģijas izstrāde 20047. Raivo Milberts Reklāmas materiālu izgatavošana uzņēmumā “ABI2”attīstības

stratēģijas izstrāde8. Juris Kaupužs SIA “Būvmateriālu Serviss” infrastruktūras modernizēšana 20049. Gita Stalidzāne Bezdarba problēma un Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūras (NVA) sniegto

pakalpojumu pilnveidošanas iespējas bezdarba samazināšanai Latvijā 200510. Evita Kaluga SIA “Rimi Latvija” konkurētspējas paaugstināšanas iespējas Baltijas

tirgū un nākotnes attīstības stratēģijas modeļa izstrāde 200511. Inguna Jaunozola Hipotekārās kreditēšanas attīstība Latvijā un tās ietekme uz

nekustāmā īpašuma tirgu 200612. Kitija Čekstere Darbaspēka aizplūšanas problēmu risinājumi būvniecības nozarē

uzņēmumā SIA “Mūsu māja” 200613. Marina Rieksta Nekustāmā īpašuma tirgus attīstības tendences Latvijā 200714. Inese Gavare Inovatīvo projektu attīstība Latgales reģionā 2007

Study courses: Delivery of lectures and seminars

1. Innovation – 2 credits (Compulsory course for the Business Administration

curriculum, 2nd level professional study programme, Faculty of Business Administration).

2. Innovation Management – 3 credits (Compulsory course for the Business Administration curriculum, professional master study programme, Faculty of Business Administration)

3. Microeconomics – 4 credits (Compulsory course for the Business Administration curriculum, 2nd level professional study programme, Faculty of Business Administration).

4. Macroeconomics – 4 credits (Compulsory course for the Business Administration curriculum, 2nd level professional study programme, Faculty of Business Administration).

5. Theory of Economics – 3 credits (Optional course for master curriculum, Faculties of International Tourism and Public Relations).

6. International Economics – 3 credits (Compulsory course for the Business Administration curriculum, 2nd level professional study programme, Faculty of Business Administration).

Elaboration of study courses (study subjects): 1. All study courses mentioned above2. Manegement of knowledge and inovation– 2 credits PhD curriculum Communication

Management

Elaboration and publication of study books and teaching aids:Teaching aids:

Galvenie vērtspapīru veidi (lekciju konspekts), Riga Technical University, 1994, 24 pp. Ekonomikas skaidrojošā vārdnīca. Teaching aid for secondary schools. School of

Business Administration Turiba, Riga, 2007, 93 pp. Inovāciju vadīšana, teaching aid for master and bachelor students (being prepared)

Promotion of qualification:1. Master studies in the School of Business Administration Turiba, Public Relations – 2006- 2007. 2. School of Business Administration Turiba and partners’ project within Nordplus, certificate of the seminar „Kā efektīva cilvēkresursu pārvaldība palielina organizācijas konkurētspēju” 2006.3. Latvian University of Agriculture „Didactics in higher education”, 2005.4. Pedagogics University of Daugavpils, certificate of the course „Innovations in pedagogics”, 2004.5. Merkūrijs konsultants, certificate „International commercial agreements”, 2002.6. Centre of Commercial Education, certificate of the course „Analysis and planning of entrepreneurship” 2001.

Organizational work:

Organization of or participation in scientific and academic commissions or scientific boards:

School of Business Administration Turiba, Faculty of Business Administration, Member of the Council (since 2002).

School of Business Administration Turiba, Faculty of Economics, Head of the Council (2002 – 2003).

RSU ESF Member of the Council (2003 – 2005).

LZA Institute of Economics, Member of the Scientific Board (since 2005).

School of Business Administration Turiba, Member of the Constitutional assembly.

Chairperson of the State Examination commission for the defence of bachelor papers (RPIIVA) – 2005.

Chairperson of the State Examination commission for the defence of qualification papers (RPIIVA) – 2005.

Chairperson of the State Examination commission for the defence of diploma papers (School of Business Administration Turiba) – 2006.

Chairperson of the State Examination commission for the defence of qualification papers (School of Business Administration Turiba) – 2004.

Chairperson of the State Examination commission (School of Business Administration Turiba) – 1999 -2006.

Organization of or participation in the arrangement of international conferences

1. International Conference „Ekonomisko un sociālo attiecību transformācija: procesi, tendences, rezultāti”, School of Business Administration Turiba, March 30-31, 2001, member of the organizational committee.

2. International conference „Uzņēmējdarbība un tās tiesiskā vide”, School of Business Administration Turiba, April 12, 2002, member of the organizational committee.

Organization of or participation in the editing committees for scientific editions 1. International conference „Ekonomisko un sociālo attiecību transformācija: procesi,

tendences, rezultāti”, School of Business Administration Turiba, March 30-31, 2001, member of the edition committee of proceedings.

2. International conference „Uzņēmējdarbība un tās tiesiskā vide”, School of Business Administration Turiba, April 12, 2002, member of the edition committee of proceedings.

3. International scientific conference „Ilgtspējīga tūrisma attīstība: tendences, pieredze, iespējas”, School of Business Administration Turiba, April 25, 2003, member of the edition committee of proceedings.

4. International scientific conference „Uzņēmējdarbības iespējas, problēmas un to risinājumi globalizācijas apstākļos”, School of Business Administration Turiba, April 23, 2004, member of the edition committee of proceedings.

5. International scientific conference “Sabiedriskās attiecības: kvalitāte, ieguvumi un riski” School of Business Administration Turiba, June 3, 2005, participation in reviewing of proceedings.

6. International scientific conference “Jauni tūrisma produkti reģionu attīstībā” School of Business Administration Turiba, June 1, 2007, participation in reviewing of proceedings.

Chartered consultant of enterprises founded by state, local governments or other legal or individual persons.

Languages: Reading skills Writing skills Speaking skillsvery good, good, average very good, good, average very good, good, average

Latvian X X XRussian X X X English X X X

_______ language

(Date) (Signature)

CURRICULUM VITAE

1. Family name: BAUMANIS

2. First names: ALDIS

3. Date of birth: 12.03.1959

4. Nationality: Latvian

5. Civil status: married

6. Education:

Institution: University of LatviaDate: from (month/year): to (month/year):

09.1976.06.1981.

Degree (s) or Diploma (s): Bachelor Equivalent, Major-Physicist

Institution: University of LatviaDate: from (month/year): to (month/year):

09.1991.06.1993.

Degree (s) or Diploma (s): Master's Equivalent, Pedagogy

Institution: University of LatviaDate: from (month/year): to (month/year):

01.1994.04.1996.

Degree (s) or Diploma (s): Doctor, Pedagogy

7. Language skills (Mark 1 to 5 for competence 5 being the best and 1 the weakest knowledge):

Language Reading Speaking WritingEnglish 4 4 3German 5 4 3Russian 5 5 4

8. Membership of professional bodies:

- member of Association of Intellectuals of Latvia (elected in the Board),- member of Board of Institute of Economics of Academy of Science, - member of Association of non-government Universities (elected as President)

9. Present position: Vice- Chairman of the Board of School of Business Administration Turība,

Vice- Chairman of Council of Higher Education of Latvia

10. Years within the firm: 9

11. Professional experience record:Date 03.2000. – 09.2004.

Location Rīga Graudu 68Company School of Business Administration TurībaPosition Rector

Date 06.99. - 03.2000.Location Rīga Imanta str.1Company Teacher Training and Educational Management AcademyPosition Head of the chair of School ManagementLocation Rīga Graudu 68Company School of Business Administration TurībaPosition Adviser

Date 09.93. - 06.99.Location Rīga Vaļņu str.2Company Ministry of Education and SciencePosition Director of Department of General Education;

Director of Department of Finance & Economics

Date 08.91. - 09.93.Location Rīga Kvēles str. 64Company Schoolbord of Vidzemes district in RigaPosition 9. Director of Gymnasium Yugla

Date 04.90. - 08.91. Location Rīga Brīvības str. 266Company Executive committee of Vidzemes district in Riga MunicipalityPosition Vice chairman in Executive committee

12. Others:

Since 1994 working as lecturer in the master's degree programs in pedagogical science; teaching courses: Economics of Education; Policy of Education; Marketing of Education;have 29 scientific publications.

EuropassCurriculum Vitae

Personal information

Surname(s) / First name(s) Andrejs Chirjevskis Identity code 100658-10602Place of birth Tartu, EstoniaAddress(es) House number, street name, postcode, city, country

Zolitūdes 38/2 app. 44, Rīga, LV 1029, Latvia Telephone(s) 371-7405971 Mobile +371-29558375

Fax(es) 371-7500256

E-mail andrejs@rsebaa.lv

Nationality Russian

Gender 51

Academic title(s) Professor

Work experience

Dates 2000 - till present moment

Occupation or position held Associate Professor, Full Professor

Name of employer Riga International School of Economics and Business Administration ( RISEBA )

Dates 1994-2000

Occupation or position held Lecturer

Name of employer Riga International School of Economics and Business Administration ( RISEBA )

Dates 1998 – 2000

Occupation or position held VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE

Name of employer STATE JSC “LATVIJAS GAISA SATIKSME” (Latvian Air Navigation Service)

Dates 1996 - 1998Occupation or position held BOARD’S MEMBER

Name of employer CREDIT BANK OF LATVIA

Dates 1994 - 1998Occupation or position held DEPUTY OF MANAGING DIRECTOR (FINANCE)

Name of employer NORWEGIAN LATVIAN JOINT - VENTURE LAPA LTD, International Crewing Agents

Dates 1990 - 1991Occupation or position held VICE DIRECTOR ON ECONOMICS

Name of employer RIGA TRAWLING AND REFRIGERATORS FLEET BASE – RBTRF (Deep Sea Fishing)

Education and training

Dates 1997

Title of qualification awarded PhD - DOCTOR OF ECONOMICS (Dr. oec. )

Name and type of organization providing education and training

RIGA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY LATVIA

Dates 1996

Title of qualification awarded DIPLOMA OF KANDIDAT EKONOMICHESKIH NAUK (PhD)

Name and type of organization providing education and training

ALL-UNION SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INSTITUE OF FISHING INDUSTRY (VNIERH) MOSCOW RUSSIA

Dates 1993

Title of qualification awarded MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT

Name and type of organization providing education and training

CCIP PARIS FRANCE AND ALL-RUSIAN ACADEMY FOR FOREING TRADE MOSCOW

Dates 1993

Title of qualification awarded ECONOMIST WITH KNOWLEDGE ENGLISH AND FRENCH LANGUAGES

Name and type of organization providing education and training

ALL-RUSIAN ACADEMY FOR FORIENG TRADE MOSCOW RUSIA

Dates 1987

Title of qualification awarded ENGINEER - ECONOMIST

Name and type of organization providing education and training

ALL-UNION FOOD INDUSTRY INSTITUTE MOSCOW RUSSIA

Personal skills and competences

Mother tongue(s) RUSSIAN

Other language(s)Self-assessment Understanding Speaking Writing

very good good bad very good good bad very good good bad

English + + +

French + + +

Latvian + + +

Other skills

Scientific research Provide information for the last 6 years

Participant or manager of Latvian council of Scientists, government

supported or International research projects

1. 2003.g. Key expert in Contract LE0012.02./0007/06 „Training of Trainers”,

Grant Contract No LE 0012.02/0007 Phare project „Creation of Rezekne Business Centre”. 2. 2007. Project EVENE (EU) Author of distance learning

program “Financial Management” 3. 2008. Project EVENE (EU) Author of distance learning

program “Strategic Management”

Commission member of Latvian or International project and programme

expert council

Publications in corresponding scientific field

Articles in edited editions

monographies

study books

means of study (in registered publishing houses)

popular scientific publications

popular scientific publications

other publications

Provide information for the last 6 years, indicate complete title, co-authors, edition, publication year, place and number of pages, indicate submitted papers for publication.

1. International Journal of Diversity in Organization, Communities & Nations. USA. “Managing the Culture of Diversity: National and Cultural Identities as the basis of Sustained Competitive Advantages in Globalize Markets”. Volume 9. ISSN- 1447-9583. November 2009.

2. The ICFAI Journal of Mergers & Acquisitions. India. “How to Create Competence-based Synergy in M&A? “ Vol. IV No 1, ISSN 0972-9232. Ref. N313-2007-03-03-01. March 2007.

3. Journal of Business Management. N01. Special Edition. Latvia. “Searching for Opportunities outside Home Economy: Russian Cargo Transportation Market and its perspective and Opportunities for growth”. Proceeding. International Scientific Conference. Sustainable Business Development under scenarios of possible economic slowdown Riga, 2008, Latvia ISBN 1691-5348.

4. The ICFAI University Press. India. “Industry Life Cycle vs. Gross Domestic Product”, March 2006, ISSN 0972-5326

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conferences and congresses

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1. “Managing the Culture of Diversity: National and Cultural Identities as the basis of Sustained Competitive Advantages in Globalize Markets”. Ninth International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities and Nations, June 16-19,2009, Riga, Latvia

2. “ Innovative business and new industrial technologies as possible drivers of the companies growth in a condition of economic recession.” 4th International Conference "Information Society and Modern Business. May 14-16. Ventspils, Latvia.

3. “Searching for Opportunities outside Home Economy: Russian Cargo Transportation Market and its perspective and Opportunities for growth”. Proceeding. International Scientific Conference. Sustainable Business Development under scenarios of possible economic slowdown. April 10-12, 2008, Riga, Latvia

4. „Competitive Advantage based on Cultural Identities of Localities in the Era of Globalization”. International conference: UNCERTAIN TRANSFORMATIONS – NEW DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGES Riga, University of Latvia. November 9-12, 2006. ISBN 9984-802-58-2

5. “Core Competence as Sources of Synergy in Mergers and Acquisitions Process” 6th International Entrepreneurship Forum 2006. New Venture Creation and the Creative Trajectory: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity in Business. Proceedings. 31 August – 2 September 2006, Riga, Latvia, ISBN 9984-705-21-8

6. „Latvian national competitive advantage of Forest industry”. International Scientific Conference “The Next Decade Challenges for Business”, Proceedings. February 2-3, 2006, Riga, Latvia. ISBN 9984- 705- 20- X

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CURRICULUM VITAEName Surname: Inna DovladbekovaDate of Birth: 21.08.1953.Place of Birth: Riga, LatviaAddress: Riga, Ozolciema street 16/2 – 28Telephone: +371 67409184; +371 29275730

EDUCATION1982 – 1986 LZA Economic Institute – postgraduateship1987 Economic Science postgraduate diploma1992 Nostrification, LU Habilitation and doctoral council – Doctorate in

Economic Science1971 – 1977 Riga Polytechnic Institute, Faculty of Economics, Machinery construction,

economics and organisation study programme – engineer – economist diploma of higher education

FURTHER EDUCATION2002 – 2003 Programme „Augstskolu mācībspēku pedagoģiskās izglītības pamati

(augstskolu didaktika un inovācijas augstākās izglītības sistēmā)” [Higher education didactics and innovations in higher education system], certificate No. 0104, University of Latvia

2002 Pieaugušo izglītības apvienība and LR IZM Department of higher education and science, Metodes veiksmīgam augstskolu pasniedzēju darbam ar auditoriju. [Methods for successful higher education pedagogical activity with audience.]

2004 Scientific research development within the framework of European studies after expansion of EU, Latvian association for European Community Studies.

SCIENTIFIC DEGREE1987 Doctor in Economics (Dr. oec.)

ACADEMIC TITLES2006 Professor2001 Associate professor

DARBA PIEREDZE2001 Riga Stradina University, Faculty of European studies, Department of

regional economics and business – head of the department, head of bachelor study programme „European economics and business”

2002 – 2003 Head of Postgraduate study programme „Business and Law in European Union”

1993 LZA Economics Institute – senior researcher, head of scientific projects2001 Riga Technical University, IEF, National economics and regional

economics institute – associate professor1999 Riga Stradina University, European integration institute, teacher1996 – 2001 Riga Technical University, IEF, National economics and regional

economics institute – assist. Prof.1981- 1992 LZA Economics Institute – senior researcher1977 – 1986 LZA Economics Institute – researcher

SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY

Research fields European economic integration, state economic policy, international investment and finance, human and social capital, as well as labour market problems Significant projects over the last 5 years:European Commission Jean Monnet Project Contemporary European Economic Integration: tackling with the pace of reforms, 2005 – 2008European Commission Project „European experience of employee’s financial participation and possibilities of its implementation in the Baltic Countries”, 2008 – 2009European Union Structural Fund national programme Research „Latvijas un tās reģionu darba tirgus specifikās problēmas” No. V Nr. VPD1/ESF/NVA/04/NP/3.1.5.1./0001.0003, Līg. No. LM 17.6-04/35-2005.European Union Structural Fund national programme Research „Darbaspēka profesionālā mobilitāte” No. VPD1/ESF/NVA/04/NP/3.1.5.1./0001/0003, Līg. No. LM17.6-04/23A-2005.Investment environment and investment policy enhancement in Latvia in the context of economic integration, 2002 – 2004, No.02.0937. Latvian integration in the European Union. Latvian financial sector integration in common EU finance market, 2002 – 2005, No. 02.0017.2.1. Human capital development as a factor increasing Latvian economic competitiveness, 2005 – 2008, No. 05.1897.Latvia in the European Union: economic and cultural interaction in the development of knowledge based society, theoretical and practical aspects of social capital and its role in the creation of a knowledge based society, 2006 – 2010, No. 06.0017.3

PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONSMember of European political economic development association since 1995Member of New York Science academy since 1996Member of International association of European idea studies since 1998Member of Latvian association of European Community studies since 2004Member of RSU scientific editorial boardLU Doctoral studies „Provision of international competitiveness of national economy” Council member.European Union expert

PUBLICATIONSTotal publications – more than 85works and publications, author or co-author

LANGUAGE SKILLS Latvian, Russian, English, German.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONDriving license – AA652944Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

PUBLICATIONS:

Dovladbekova I., Eteris E., Zelmenis D. Eiropas Savienības ekonomiskā politika un Latvijā.- monogrāfija, RSU, 2008.g., 400 lpp.

Dovladbekova I., Gaponenko A., Lukashina O., Berke-Berga A. European Experience of Employee Financial Participation and Possibility of its Implementations in Baltic Countries.- Institute of European Studies, 2008, 103 lpp.

Dovladbekova I., Nipers A. Darbaspēka nodokļu ietekme uz bezdarba līmeni un atalgojumu.- starpaugstskolu zinātniskās konferences materiāli, RSU, 2008.g., 20.-32.lpp.

Dovladbekova I. Veselības aprūpes sistēmas problēmas un attīstības perspektīvas Latvijā, Rīga, RSU zinātniskās konferences tēzes, 2009.g., 290. lpp.

Dovladbekova I. Darbaspēka profesionālā mobilitāte. Eiropas Savienības struktūrfondu nacionālās programmas „Darba tirgus pētījumi” projekts „Labklājības ministrijas pētījumi”. Latvijas Universitāte, Rīga, 2007 – XI + 219 lpp. (ar līdzautoriem).

Dovladbekova I. Latvijas un tās reģionu darba tirgus specifiskās problēmas.- Eiropas Savienības struktūrfondu nacionālās programmas „Darba tirgus pētījumi” projekts „Labklājības ministrijas pētījumi”. Latvijas Universitāte, Rīga, 2007 – XI + 184 lpp. (ar līdzautoriem).

Dovladbekova I., Šumilo Ē., Baumane I. Sociālā kapitāla koncepcija, īpatnības un ietekme uz ekonomisko izaugsmi.- LZA Ekonomikas institūts, Rīga, 2007., 150.-181. lpp.

Dovladbekova I., Eteris E. Human resources in Latvian development and the EU economic strategy: a drive for innovations in labour market.- RTU zinātnisko rakstu krājums Latvijas tautsaimniecības un cilvēku resursu attīstības problēmas un stratēģijas, RTU, 2007.g., 9.-13. lpp.

Dovladbekova I. , E. Eteris Social insecurity and economic developments: the Union and member states approaches. - RSU Zinātniskie raksti, Rīga, RSU, 2007.g., 55.-59. lpp.

Dovladbekova I., Šumilo Ē. Social Capital and Establishing Co-operation Networks: Conceptual and Economic Aspects.- Humanities and Social Sciences Latvia, Nr.1 (45), 2005, 50. – 61. lpp.

Dovladbekova I. Cilvēkkapitāla attīstība kā Latvijas ekonomiskās konkurētspējas paaugstināšanas faktors. - LZP Ekonomikas un juridiskās zinātnes galvenie pētījumu virzieni 2005.g., Nr. 11, Rīga, 2006.g., 37.-42. lpp.

Dovladbekova I. Latvijas integrācija Eiropas Savienībā. Latvijas finanšu sektora integrācija ES vienotā finanšu tirgū. - LZP Ekonomikas un juridiskās zinātnes galvenie pētījumu virzieni 2005.g., Nr. 11, Rīga, 2006.g., 71.-77. lpp.

Dovladbekova I., Muravska T., Paas T. Changes and Challenges in High Education as the Precondition for Competitive Development in Estonia and Latvia. – The European Legacy, 2006, P.171-184.

Dovladbekova I., Muravska T., Paas T. Higher Education in the Baltic States. Termas De Integracao. G.C.-GRAFICA DE COIMBRA,LDA, Portugal, 2005, 59-78.

Dovladbekova I., Eteris E. Financial integration and freedom of banking services: the EU and Latvia. –RSU ESF starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences rakstu krājums, 2005.g., 6 lpp.

Dovladbekova I. , D.Ščadro Finanšu pakalpojumu specifika un mārketinga stratēģijas nozīme banku konkurētspējas paaugstināšanā. – RTU zinātnisko rakstu krājums, 3. sērija, 12. sejums, 2006.g., 34.-42. lpp.

Dovladbekova I. , E. Eteris “Economic patriotism” in the context of contemporary European integration. – European Union Enlargement of 2004 and Beyond: Responding to the Political, Legal und Socio-Economic Challenges, LU, 2006.g., 189-201.lpp.

Curriculum vitae

IEVA KALVEName Surname

Sigulda 181266-11305Place of birth Personal Latvian ID number

December 18th 1966 LatvianDate of birth Nationality

School of Business Administration “Turība” ………Institution of employment and position

Work address Home address:Graudu 68, Riga, LV-1058, Latvia Kadaga 8-9, Adazu novads

Rigas rajons, LV-2103, LatviaPhone: Phone: +371 29462627Fax: E-mail: ieva.kalve@turiba.lvE-mail:

EducationBasic studies, Master’s studies, Doctor’s studies.

Educational institution, country Period Speciality Qualification awarded

Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy, Latvia 1995-1999 Teacher of

Economics Bac.paed.

Joint project – Latvia University of Agriculture and Agricultural University of Norway 1999-2001 Economist Mag.oec.

University of Latvia, Latvia 2003-2008 Education Management Dr.oec.

Work experience2001 - present Initially lecturer, now assistant professor, School of Business Administration

“Turiba”2003 – present Riga Stradins University, Department of European Study, acting lecturer2003 - present Zygon Baltic Consulting - consultant

Scientific activities and publicationsPromotion Paper Management Education in modern day society. Defended on May 23, 2008

Encouraging innovations and creativity in organizations (in Latvian language). Submitted to be published in the proceedings and presented in the 10th international conference Communications management in the information society, School of Business administration Turiba, May 28, 2009

Challenges on Management Education for Sustainable Development in Public Administration. Published in the proceedings and presented in the 6th international JTET conference, Anadolu

University, Turkey, June 4-7, 2008Readiness for knowledge management in Latvian organizations (in Latvian language). Published in the proceedings and presented in the 9th international international conference Communications

management in the information society, School of Business administration Turiba, May 30Person in an organisation - how employees evaluate management methods at their workplace.

Published in the collection of articles "Results of Statistical research 2008", issued by Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia, 2008. Latvia`s Employed Business Management Students` Readiness for Life and Work in Circumstances of Sustainable Development (co-author S.Vāne). Published in the compilation of scientific publications Education and Sustainable Development: First Steps Toward

Changes, Volume 2, 2007, p.114.-123. Assessment of the personnel structure for enhancement of the motivation process (co-author A.Sala, in Latvian language). Published in the proceedings and presented in the 8th international

international conference, School of Business administration TuribaTurība”, 01.06.2007

The role of higher educational institutions of business administration in the provision of sustainable economic development, Presented and published in the proceedings of the 2nd

international conference Sustainable Development, Culture, Education, Tallinn: Tallinn Pedagogical University”, 2004

Other publications4 books in Latvian language, topic Management, published by School of Business administration Turiba:

To ride the winds of change. Strategic and change management (in original – Apseglot pārmaiņu vējus. Stratēģiskā un pārmaiņu vadība) monograph, 2005

3 books about specific issues of the office work in LatviaSOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: OLD DUTIES IN NEW FORMS– AUTHORS G.ĶENIŅŠ-KINGS, A.PĒTERSONS, I.KALVE. ARTICLE IN THE BOOK “ARTICLES FOR SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE” – RIGA: BIZNESA PARTNERI, 2007CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN LATVIA – AUTHORS I.KALVE, G.ĶENIŅŠ-KINGS, A.PĒTERSONS. ARTICLE IN THE MAGAZINE “JAUNĀ GAITA” – ANCASTER: ONTARIO, CANADA, JUNE 2007 ISSUEMore than 20 publications regarding different actual management topics in Latvian language in the newspaper Dienas Bizness

Presentations in conferences:Encouraging innovations and creativity in organizations (in Latvian language). Submitted to be

published in the proceedings and planned to be presented in the 10th international conference Communications management in the information society, School of Business administration Turiba,

May 28, 2009Challenges on Management Education for Sustainable Development in Public Administration.

Published in the proceedings and presented in the 6th international JTET conference, Anadolu University, Turkey, June 4-7, 2008

Readiness for knowledge management in Latvian organizations (in Latvian language). Published in the proceedings and presented in the 9th international international conference Communications management in the information society, School of Business administration Turiba, May 30, 2008Assessment of the personnel structure for enhancement of the motivation process (co-author A.Sala, in Latvian language). Published in the proceedings and presented in the 8th international

international conference, School of Business administration TuribaTurība”, 01.06.2007The role of higher educational institutions of business administration in the provision of sustainnable economic development, Presented and published in the proceedings of the 2nd international conference Sustainable Development, Culture, Education, Tallinn: Tallinn Pedagogical University”, 2004.

Pedagogic activity at School of business administration “Turība”Consulted Master thesis – about 20, some examples of the themes:

Analysis of the fire security industry and design of optimal development model of the enterprise SIA SALNA AV

Balanced Management Scorecard as an tool in the strategic management process of State SIA „Sertifikācijas un testēšanas centrs”

Cinema show market in Latvia in the context of development of SIA "Baltic Cinema" Comparison of centralised and decentralised model of service enterprise Description of evaluation of corporate identity of Vilhelma Ķuzes in the context of Description of evaluation of corporate identity of Vilhelma Ķuzes in the context of

modern day business theory and practicemodern day business theory and practice Development prospects strategy of private pension funds in Latvia based on the

experience of A/S "Pirmais Slēgtais Pensiju Fonds" Ethical aspects in pharmaceutical business Evaluation of corporate strategy of VAS "Latvijas valsts meži" in the context of

Latvian forestry industry and its national programmes

Evaluation of possibility of development and introduction of balanced management scorecard in the enterprise SIA „Balta”

Possibility of application of balanced management scorecard for personnel management strategy of the State Revenue Service

Consulted diploma papers – about 20, some examples of the themes: Analysis of activities of Ogres Central library and recommendations for its sustainable

development Application of balanced management scorecard for development of effective

management system for SIA "Neste Latvia" Application of balanced management scorecard for provision of effective and

sustainable operations of A/S "Rīgas Piena kombināts" Comparison of change management at A/S Laima and A/S Rīgas Miesnieks Development of change management model necessary for an enterprise Development prospects of classical music industry in Latvia Development prospects of Latvian film industry Evaluation and introduction of production strategy for the bread and confectionery

producing company SIA "Kviteks" Evaluation of strategic actions of A/S "Rīgas Piena kombināts" during its first year in

the Russian market Franchise as a means of survival for trading companies under circumstances of

increasing pressure from supermarket chains Future prospects of independent pharmacies Link between enterprise strategy and organisational structure model in a publishing

house Management of enterprise "Dzega" in crisis situations Strategic alliance as a prerequisite for successful development of SIA "Eva-Serviss"

9.1.1.1.1 Leading study courses in school year 2008/2009: Organizational Theory – master level – Latvian language Strategic and Change Management – master level – Latvian language Strategic management – master level – English and Latvian language Management – bachelor level – Latvian language

Organisational activities: N/AOfficial consultant of governmental, municipal or other enterprises: N/A

10. Professional, scientific and business activities in the period of last 3-5 years

Time period, year

Theme / topic Sector / name of company / institution

Please mark the relevant answer

Consultations for companies

2004 -2009

Management, Strategic, Change and Crisis Management, Balanced Score Card

Public: Lauku atbalsta dienests, Latvijas valsts ceļi. Latvijas valsts televīzijas un radio centrs, Tiesnešu mācību centrs, Valsts augu aizsardzības dienests, Veselības inspekcija, Zemkopības ministrija, Zāļu valsts aģentūra, Zvērinātu

Paid service - mostly

Free of charge (NewRosme)

x Other

notāru padomePrivate: Latvijas Balzams, Grindex, Komerccentrs DATI grupa, Klondaika, Lāču ledus, New Rosme, Signum, Sinhro, Silja, Spilva, Sportland

Received grant for research

Aug 26, 2007 - Apr 29, 2008

The possibilities of the use of the modern management principles (Learning Organi-zation, Balanced Score Card and Be-havioural Econo-mics) for the deve-lopment of national economy of Latvia

Fulbright research scholar in the Pacific Lutheran University (Tacoma, Wa)

Work in business company (except education institutions)

2003-present

Management Private - Zygon Baltic Consulting - consultant

Language skills Reading Writing Speaking Excellent Good Average Excellent Good Average Excellent Good Average

Latvian

Russian

German

English

26/10/2009Date Signature

Curriculum vitae

Ineta LukaName

10.1.1.1.1.1 Jurmala, Latvia

Surname

10.1.1.1.1.2 301164-10624Place of birth ID number30.11.1964. Latvian

Day, month, year of birth10.1.1.1.1.2.1 Nationality

Company/institution and position held: School of Business Administration Turiba; the Head of Foreign Languages Department, methodologist of the English language; associate professor in pedagogy of higher education

Address of the company/institution: Home address:Graudu iela 68, LV-1058, Latvia. Zaļenieku 24-1, Riga, LV-1058, Latvia.

Phone No: +371 67624084 Phone No: +371 26370934Fax: +371 67619152 E-mail: ineta.luka@inbox.lv E-mail: Ineta@turiba.lv

10.1.2 EducationBasic, master, doctoral

studies.Establishment, country

Period Specialization Qualification

Department of Pedagogy, the University of Latvia

Master’s studies in pedagogy at the Department of Education, the University of Latvia

PhD studies in pedagogy at the Department of Education and Psychology, the University of Latvia

1983–1988

1992–1993

2003–2008

the English language and

pedagogy

pedagogy

pedagogy of higher education

the English language teacher, teacher-

methodologist, diploma with high merits

Master’s degree in pedagogy

PhD in pedagogy of higher education (Dr.paed.)

Scientific qualificationScientific council, establishment,

countryYear Specialization Sceintific

degreeDiploma

NoPhD in pedagogy of higher education, University of Latvia, Latvia

2008 pedagogy of higher education

Dr.paed. diploma Series D No. 0149

Work experience

Since 2009 June School of Business Administration Turiba; the Head of Foreign Languages Department, methodologist of the English language; associate professor in pedagogy of higher education

2005–2009 School of Business Administration Turiba; the Head of Foreign Languages Department, assistant professor in Applied linguistics (English language), methodologist of the English language; assistant professor in pedagogy of higher educational institutions for PhD students (since 2008)

2001–2005 School of Business Administration Turiba; the Head of Foreign Languages Department, lecturer and methodologist of the English language

1999–2001 School of Business Administration Turiba; lecturer and methodologist of the English language

1994–1999 School of International Tourism, lecturer and methodologist of the English language

1989–1994 Riga Secondary School No.94; the English language teacher and methodologist of foreign languages 1988–1989 Riga Secondary School No.2; organizer of pioneers’ work; the English language

teacher

Fields of scientific research, projects, grants, supervision of master and doctoral research papersFields of scientific research:

- Development of English for Special Purposes (ESP) Competence for tourism students;- Lifelong learning and learning theories;- Adult foreign language learning;- Promotion of tourism education.

Participant/manager of research projects, programmes financed by Latvian Council of Science: Since 2008 Jan a researcher at the LU project No. 2007/ZP-41 “Research methodology of

promoting learning quality of new generation” (since Feb. 2009 a senior researcher).

Participant/manager of international projects:Since 2008 Sept ASEM Education and Research Hub for LLL Network 4 “National

strategies of Lifelong Learning with regard to citizens' motivation and barriers against continuing education and training” coordinator from the University of Latvia, the senior researcher.

2009 – 2011 project manager (from BAT) in the EU Lifelong Learning Programme “Multilateral Projects. Key Activity 2” project „ Materials for Innovative Russian Learning” (Latvia 3 partners, Bulgaria 2 partners, Italy, Slovak Republic, Spain, Estonia, Lithuania). Project No. 504952-LLP-1-2009-1-LV-KA2-KA2MP.

2009 – 2011 assitant of project manager (from Latvia) of Lifelong Learning Programme “Multilateral Projects. Key Activity 2” EU project „Mehrsprachige interkulturelle Geschäftskommunikation für Europa” (Germany, Lithuania, Slovenia, Slovak Republic, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Hungary, Romania).

2009 – 2010 project manager (from Latvia) of NordPlus project “Online blended learning English (A2/B1) module for adults “In Charge of My World”.” (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia). Project No. AD-2009_1-17650.

2008 – 2010 project manager (from Latvia) of the Lifelong learning programme Grundtvig project in Learning Partnership "Adults Learning Languages and Intercultural Awareness" in the field of teaching foreign languages and intercultural education, financed by the EU (Romania, Latvia, Germany, Poland, Turkey). Project No. 2008-1-RO-GRU06-00113 4.

2008 – 2010 assitant of project manager (from Latvia) of Leonardo da Vinci project financed by the EU „TOURNEU: Kulturelle und wirtschaftliche Aspekte des Incoming-Tourismus in den neuen EU-Ländern (Slowakische Republik, Estland, Lettland) - Ausarbeitung internetgestützter multimedialer Lehr- und Lernmittel für Tourismuswirtschaft in Bezug auf den Incoming-Bereich aus deutschsprachigen Ländern“ (Slovak Republic, Germany, Latvia, Estonia). Project No. 2008-1-SK1-LEO05-00228.

2007 Nov. a team member of an international team working at an application for an international scientific project - Application FR7-SSH-2007-1 sub-theme CP-FP project „Teacher’s facilitator training with ICT, University and Business: Challenges of Regional Development in Evaluating International Contexts” (Spain, Portugal, Latvia).

2005–2006 Assistant of the project manager in the EU Leonardo da Vinci project „Travel and Tourism Co-ordinator of the EU”, co-operation between the Department of Foreign Languages of the School of Business Administration Turiba and „Comhard” Ltd. Germany.

Participant/manager of Latvian projects:2007–2008 Consultant of the project VPD1/ESF/PIAA/06/APK/3.2.6.3./0074/0014

„Organizing qualification training for the students of Public Relations” in activity „Support for organizing training at vocational education and higher education students” financed by the EU and co-financed by BAT.

Participation in conferencesPresentations at international conferences, congresses and symposiums: 16 – 17 October, 2009 the report “Challenges of Tourism Education: Emotions versus

Business” (co-authors Niedritis, J.E., Donina, A.) in UNO WTO International conference “Higher Tourism Education: Issues and Practices”, University of Bologna, Rimini, Italy (summary published).

8 – 9 October, 2009 the report “Adults Learning Languages” – Towards More Effective Language Training In Europe” (co-author Andy Hockley) in the 3rd international conference “Language and Culture: New Challenges for the Teachers of Europe”, University of Vilnius, Lithuania (summary published).

28 – 30 September, 2009 the report “Effectiveness of the use of more than two languages and quality assurance in European interuniversity master studies” (co-authors Irina Maslo, Sarmite Ludborza) in EERA ECER scientific international conference „Theory and Evidence in European Educational Research”, Austria, University of Vienna, (extended summary published).

16-19 June, 2009 the report “Lifelong Learning Strategies of Latvia: Analysis and Suggestions for Eliminating the Barriers to Continuing Education and Training" in international scientific meeting of ASEM HUB LLL Research Network 4 “National strategies of lifelong learning with regard to citizens' motivation and barriers against continuing education and training” in Riga, the University of Latvia (report published).

22-23 May, 2009 the report “ESP Competence – an Integral Component of Tourism Students’ Professional Competence” in international scientific conference “Applied linguistics for specialized discourse”, the University of Latvia (report published).

7-9 May, 2009 the report “Developing more effective language training for adults in Europe” (co-author Andy Hockley, Romania) in international conference ATEE Spring University “Teacher of the 21st Century: Changing Education in a Changing Society” Lithuania, Klaipeda University (report published).

23-25 November, 2008 representative of Latvia in the work of the 4 th scientific research

network “National strategies of Lifelong Learning with regard to citizens' motivation and barriers against continuing education and training” of ASEM Education and Research Hub for Lifelong Learning in Peking University, China.

10-12 September, 2008 the report „Students and the educator’s co-operation as a means of development of students’ ESP competence” in EERA ECER scientific international conference “From Teaching to Learning?”, Sweden, Gothenburg University (report published).

2-3 May, 2008 the report “Development of Students’ ESP Competence and Educators’ Professional Activity in Tertiary Level Tourism Studies” in International conference ATEE Spring University “Teacher of the 21st Century: Quality Education for Quality Teaching”, Riga, University of Latvia, (report published).

August 30–September 1, 2007 the report “Development of Students’ ESP Competence in Tertiary Studies” in International conference “Assessing language and (inter-) cultural competences in Higher Education”, Finland, University of Turku (abstract published, University of Turku, 2007, p.28.; the paper approved for publishing in science book).

15–16 June, 2007 the report “Development of Students’ ESP Competence” in International conference of the FIPLV Nordic-Baltic Region (NBR) “Innovations in Language Teaching and Learning in the Multicultural Context”, Riga (report published).

15–18 March, 2007 the report “Development of Students’ Intercultural Competence at the Tertiary Level” in the 1st International Pedagogy and Psychology PhD students’ Symposium “Human relations and nowadays challenges” in Poland, University of Wroclaw (report published).

15–18 March, 2007 the report “Some Aspects of the ESP Curriculum Design for Tertiary Institutions” in the 1st International Pedagogy and Psychology PhD students’ Symposium “Human relations and nowadays challenges” in Poland, University of Wroclaw (report published).

30 March, 2006 the report “Development of Students’ ESP Competence in the Study Process of a Higher Educational Establishment” in the V International conference “Language learning: problems and perspectives”, LPA, Liepaja (report published).

5–8 May, 2005 the report “A Social Constructivist Model for Developing Students’ ESP Competence” in International conference “Spring University. Changing Education in a Changing Society”, Lithuania, University of Klaipeda (report published).

12–13 November, 2004 the report “Development of students’ creativity in developing their business English writing skills” in the IX International Creativity conference “Kreativitātes atraisīšana”, Riga, RPIVA, the Centre of Creativity (report published).

14–15 May, 2004 the report “Role-play as a Tool for Developing Students’ ESP Competence” in International conference “Language as Identity”, Riga, Public Service Language Centre (report published).

6–8 May, 2004 the report “ESP syllabus design for tourism students” in International conference “Teacher Education 7th Spring University”, Estonia, University of Tartu (report published).

23 April, 2004 the report “English for Specific Purposes – Past, Present and Future” in 5 th

International Scientific Conference “Business Options, Problems and Solutions Concerning Globalisation”, Riga, the School of Business Administration Turiba (report published).

5–6 April, the report “Effective Teaching Means Effective Learning” in International scientific conference “Theory and Practice in Teacher Training II”, Riga, RPIVA (report published).

7 November, 2003 the report “Creative Tasks as Tools for Developing Students’ Language Skills” in International VIII Creativity conference, Riga, RPIVA (report published).

6-7 June, 2003 the report “Implementation of Task-based Learning Approach in Teaching English at School of Business Administration Turiba” in International conference “Language in Intercultural Communication”, Ventspils, Ventspils University College (abstract published,

Longman, Oxford University Press, 2003, pp. 13-14). 25 April, 2003 the report „Task-based Learning Means of Improvement of Students’ English

Language Skills” in international scientific conference Sustainable tourism development: tendencies, experience, possibilities. Riga, the School of Business Administration Turiba (report published).

Presentations at academic conferences/seminars and symposiums: 29-30 June the report “English for Special Purposes: Components, Criteria, Levels and

Development Model” in International Conference “Towards a Better Language Education”, Vilnius, Lithuania (report published).

8 April, 2009 the report “Tūrisma izglītības programmu attīstība Boloņas deklarācijas kontekstā” [The development of tourism curricula in the context of Bologna Declaration] (School of Business Administration Turiba, La Fondation pour la Formation Hôtelière (Switzerland), Manchester Metropolitan University (the UK) un Latvian Tourism Education Association).

22 September, 2008 the report „Angļu valodas kompetences veidošanās tūrisma studijās” [Development of the English Language Competence in tourism Studies] the conference organized by the Language learning research group of the University of Latvia „Jaunākie pētījumi Valodu apguvē” [The Latest Studies in Language Acquisition]. Riga, the University of Latvia (abstract published).

Study courses (subjects) (the last 6 years)Since 2009 Pedagogy and Management of Higher education for PhD curriculum Law

Sciences (1 st study year, 4 credits).Since 2009 Foreign Language (English) for PhD curriculum Entrepreneural Management (2

nd study year, 2 credits).Since 2008 Pedagogy and Management of Higher education for PhD curriculum

Entrepreneural Management (1 st study year, 4 credits).Since 2008 Foreign Language (English) for PhD curriculum Communication Management

(2nd study year, 2 credits).Since 2006 English for Special Purposes for Tourism and Hospitality Management

curriculum (10 credits).2007–2008 Professional lexis (English) for Public Relations curriculum (8 credits).2004–2005 English for Special Purposes for Tourism and Hospitality Management

curriculum (12 credits). 2003–2004 English for Special Purposes for Tourism and Hospitality Management

curriculum (9 credits).

Methodological workMonograph:Luka, I. Profesionālās angļu valodas kompetences veidošanās augstskolā [Development of ESP competence in tertiary institution]. Rīga: Biznesa augstskola Turība, 2008. 176 p. ISBN 978-9984-828-15-2.

Designed teaching aids:2003 Teaching aid for the study course English for Special Purposes 1 for the students of

Tourism and Hospitality Management curriculum. “Biznesa augstskola Turība”, SIA. 2003, 96 p.

2003 Teaching aid for the study course English for Special Purposes 2 for the students of Tourism and Hospitality Management curriculum. “Biznesa augstskola Turība”, SIA. 2003, 112 p.

Designed teaching aids in electronic form:2009 Teaching aid for acquiring the study course Foreign Language for the second year PhD

students of curriculum Entrepreneural Management of BAT.2008 Teaching aid for acquiring the study course Foreign Language for the second year PhD

students of curriculum Communication Management of BAT.2006 Teaching aids for acquiring the study course English for Special Purposes for the 1st, 2nd,

3rd year students of Tourism and Hospitality Management curriculum.

The study courses designed (the last 6 years): 2009 Pedagogy and Management of Higher education (4 credits, BAT PhD curriculum Law

Sciences). 2009 Foreign Language (English) (2 credits, BAT PhD curriculum Entrepreneural

Management).2008 Pedagogy and Management of Higher education (4 credits, BAT PhD curriculum

Entrepreneural Management).2008 Foreign Language (English) (2 credits, BAT PhD curriculum Communication Management).2007 Professional lexis (English) (8 credits, BAT professional bachelors’ curriculum Public Relations). 2006 English for Special Purposes (10 credits, BAT professional bachelors’ curriculum

Tourism and Hospitality Management).2004 English for Special Purposes (12 credits, BAT professional bachelors’ curriculum

Tourism and Hospitality Management).

The designed syllabi (the last 6 years): 2009 Pedagogy and Management of Higher education (in co-operation with Dr.paed. A.

Baumanis; PhD curriculum Law Sciences. 4 credits, 1 st study year).2009 Pedagogy and Management of Higher education (in co-operation with Dr.paed. A.

Baumanis, Dr.psych. S. Mihailova; PhD curriculum Entrepreneural Management. 4 credits, 1 st study year).

2009 International Communication (Professional Bachelors’ curriculum Management of International Communication. 4th study year; 4 credits).

2009 Discussion and Manipulation (Professional Bachelors’ curriculum Management of International Communication. 4th study year; 4 credits).

2009 Foreign Language for PhD curricula: Entrepreneural Management, 2 credits; Communication Management, 2 credits; Law Sciences, 2 credits.

2009 Foreign Language for Law (Professional Masters’ curriculum in Law Sciences. 1st study year, 4 credits).

2009 Foreign Language for Special Purposes for professional bachelors’ curricula: Public relations, 1st study year, 8 credits; Management of International Communication, 1st study year, 8 credits; Business and Leisure Events Management, 1st and 2nd study year, 8 credits; Tourism and Hospitality Management, 1st, 2nd, 3rd study year, 10 credits; Law Sciences, 2nd year, 3 credits.

2009 Foreign Language for Special Purposes for the 1st level professional curricula: Marketing and Trade, 1st study year, 4 credits; Finances and Accounting, 1st study year, 6 credits; Advertising in Entrepreneurship, 1st study year, 6 credits; Public Relations, 1st study year, 6 credits; Security of Organizations, 1st study year, 5 credits; Law Sciences, 1st study year, 4 credits; Hospitality Service, 1st study year, 6 credits.

2008 Foreign Language for PhD curricula: Communication Management. 2nd study year; 2 credits; Law Sciences. 2nd study year; 2 credits).

2008 English for Special Purposes (Tourism and Hospitality Management curriculum. 1st, 2nd, 3rd study year; 10 credits).

2008 English for Special Purposes (1st level professional curriculum Hospitality Service. 1st, 2nd

study year; 6 credits). 2008 Professional lexis (English) (in co-operation with Mag. phil. V. Maļavska; Professional

Bachelors’ curriculum Public Relations. 1st study year; 8 credits). 2008 Professional lexis (English) (in co-operation with Mag. phil. V. Maļavska; 1st level

professional curriculum Public Relations. 1st study year; 6 credits). 2007 English for Special Purposes (Tourism and Hospitality Management curriculum. 1st, 2nd,

3rd study year; 10 credits).2006 English for Special Purposes (Tourism and Hospitality Management curriculum. 1st, 2nd,

3rd study year; 12 credits).2006 Language for Special Purposes (in co-operation with Mag. phil. V. Maļavska, Mag. phil.

A. Emse; Business Administration curriculum. 11 credits). 2006 English for Special Purposes (Professional Masters’ curriculum in Public Relations. 4

credits). 2005 English for Special Purposes (in co-operation with Mag. paed. K. Liepiņa; Professional

Bachelor’s curriculum Public Relations. 1st and 2nd study year; 10 credits). 2004 English for Special Purposes (Tourism and Hospitality Management curriculum. 1st, 2nd,

3rd study year; 12 credits). 2004 English for Special Purposes (1st level professional curriculum Hotel Management. 1st, 2nd

study year; 6 credits).

Number of publications – 30 + 5 Luka, I., Maslo, I. Ludborza, S. (2009) Effectiveness of the use of more than two languages

and quality assurance in European interuniversity master studies // ECER 2009 scientific international conference Theory and Evidence in European Educational Research platform: http://www.eera-ecer.eu/ecer-programmes-and-presentations/conference/ecer-2009/contribution

Luka, I. (2009) Students and the educator’s co-operation as a means of development of students’ ESP competence. // Samuel Gento Palacios (ed.) Educational Effectiveness and Factors of Quality Assurance, Madrid: UNED. ISBN 978-84-613-3774-3.

Luka, I. (2009) Development of students’ English for Special Purposes competence in tourism studies at tertiary level. // English for Specific Purposes World. Online Journal for Teachers http://www.esp-world.info, issued by TransEarl; Issue 4 (25), Volume 8, 2009; ISSN 1682-3257; uploaded on July 24, 2009. Available on http://www.esp-world.info/Articles_25/Ineta_Luka_ESP_World.htm [indexed in Genamics JournalSeek data base].

Luka, I. (2009) Lifelong learning strategies of Latvia: analysis and suggestions for eliminating the barriers to continuing education and training. // ASEM Education and Research Hub for LLL Network 4 “National strategies of Lifelong Learning with regard to citizens' motivation and barriers against continuing education and training” meeting in Riga, the University of Latvia, 16-19 June. Documentation of the Meeting. (Eds. Xianjin Dou, Ineta Luka, Svetlana Surikova). Rēzekne: RA Izdevniecība. ISBN 978-9984-44-031-6.

Luka, I. (2009) English for Special Purposes: Components, Criteria, Levels and Development Model.// Conference proceedings of International Conference “Towards a Better Language Education”, 29-30 June 2009, Vilnius. ISBN 978-9955-880-52-3.

Luka, I. (2009) ESP Competence – an Integral Component of Tourism Students’ Professional Competence. // Conference Proceedings of International Scientific Conference Applied linguistics for specialized discourse, University of Latvia. ISBN 978-9984-39-789-4.

Luka, I. Hockley, A. (2009) Developing more effective language training for adults in Europe. // ATEE Spring University 2009 journal “Changing Education in a Changing Society”. Klaipeda University, pp.142-150. ISSN 1822-2196.

Luka, I. (2008). Students and the educator’s co-operation as a means of development of

students’ ESP competence. Paper presented at the European Conference on Educational Research, University of Goteborg, 10-12 September 2008. Education-line <http://www.leeds.ac.uk/educol/documents/172916.htm> (July 18, 2008). [Cambridge BEI index data base].

Luka, I. (2008) An Evaluation Research for Supporting of Students’ ESP Competence in the Studies of a Higher Educational Establishment. // Qualitative Psychology Nexus: Vol. 6 Qualitative Psychology in the Changing Academic Context. (ed. Maslo, I., Kiegelmann, M., Huber, G.L.). Germany, Tübingen: Zentrum für Qualitative Psychologie e.V., pp. 167-187. ISBN 978-3-9812701-1-2. [Thomson DB]. Pieejams http://www.qualitative-psychologie.de/files/nexus_6.pdf

Lūka, I. , Smilga, S., Kļaviņa, L. (2008) Die Bildung der Fachkompetenz der Studenten der Fachrichtung Tourismus in den Fremdsprachenstudien . The proceedings of the international scientific conference Foreign Languages – Lifelong Challenge. Technical University of Košice, Slovakia. June 26-28. ISBN 978-80-553-0063-4; EAN 9788055300634.

Lūka, I. (2008) Development of Students’ ESP Competence and Educators’ Professional Activity in Tertiary Level Tourism Studies // Reviewed and selected materials of the International Conference – ATEE Spring University. Teacher of the 21st Century: Quality Education for Quality Teaching. Riga: University of Latvia Press”, pp. 689-697. ISBN 978-9984-825-51-9.

Lūka, I. (2008) Development of Students’ ESP Competence in Tourism Studies at Tertiary Level. Synopsis of Ph.D. Thesis. Riga: Latvijas Universitāte, 65 p. ISBN 978-9984-825-41-0.

Luka, I. (2007) Development of Students’ ESP Competence. // Research Papers of International Nordic-Baltic conference of the World Federation of Language Teacher Associations (FIPLV). Innovations in Language Teaching and Learning in the Multicultural Context. Riga: SIA „Izglītības soļi”, pp.329-339. ISBN 9984-712-78-8. [Congress Library Catalogue].

Lūka, I., Smilga, S. (2007) Topošo speciālistu profesionālās kompetences veidošanās augstskolas studijās. (Development of prospective specialists’ professional competence in tertiary level studies.) // Proceedings of the 8th International Scientific Conference New Tourism Products for Regional Development. Riga: SIA “Biznesa augstskola Turība”, pp. 81-90. ISBN 978-9984-766-93-5.

Luka, I. (2007) Some Aspects of the ESP Curriculum Design for Tertiary Institutions. // The New Educational Review. Poland, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic. Torun: Wydawnictwo Adam Marszalek, 2007, N11, vol.1, pp. 63-74. ISSN 1732-6729. [Thomson Reuters Journal Master List].

Luka, I. (2007) Development of Students’ Intercultural Competence at the Tertiary Level. // Polish Journal of Applied Psychology. University of Wroclaw, 2007, vol. 5, N 1, pp. 97-111. PL ISSN 1642-1892.

Lūka, I. (2006) Developing Communicative Competence in Teaching English for Students of Tourism Specialty. // Scientific Papers, University of Latvia, Vol. 700. Pedagogy and Teachers’ Education . Riga: University of Latvia, pp. 217-227. ISSN 1407-2157, ISBN 9984-783-88-X. [Congress Library Catalogue].

Lūka, I. (2006) Studentu kreativitātes atraisīšana lietišķās angļu valodas rakstītprasmes veidošanā. (Development of students’ creativity in developing their business English writing skills.) // Collection of Scientific Articles Creative Personality, Vol. 4. Riga: Izdevniecība kreativitātes centrs, pp. 227-233. ISBN 9984-39-067-5.

Lūka, I. (2006) Studentu angļu valodas kompetences veidošanās augstskolas studijās. (Development of students’ English language competence in tertiary level studies.) // LPA Collection of Scientific Articles Valodu apguve: problēmas un perspektīva V. Liepaja: LiePa, pp. 160.–167. ISSN 1407-9739.

Lūka, I. (2005) A Social Constructivist Model for Developing Students’ ESP Competence. // Spring University. Changing Education in a Changing Society. Vol. II. Klaipeda: Klaipeda University, pp.128-134. ISSN 1822-2196.

Lūka, I. (2004) Role-play as a tool for developing students’ ESP competence. // Proceedings. Language as Identity. Riga: SIA “Mācību grāmata”, pp.104-111.ISBN 9984-18-152-9.

Lūka, I. (2004) ESP Syllabus Design for Tourism Students. // Collection of the selected

papers presented at the International conference of Association for Teacher Education in Europe. European added value in teacher education: The role of teachers as promoters of basic skills acquisition and facilitators of learning. Tartu: University of Tartu, pp. 151-156. ISBN 9985-4-0415-7.

Lūka, I. (2004) English for Specific Purposes – Past, Present and Future. // Proceedings of the 5th International Scientific Conference Business Options, Problems and Solutions Concerning Globalisation. Riga: Biznesa augstskola Turība, pp. 223-232. ISBN 9984-766-05-5.

Lūka, I. (2004) Effective Teaching Means Effective Learning. // Proceedings of the International scientific conference Theory and practice in teacher training II. Part II. Riga: RPIVA, pp. 200-209.ISBN 9984-689-29-8.

Lūka, I. (2003) Creative Tasks as Tools for Developing Students’ Language Skills. // Collection of Scientific articles Creative Personality, Vol. III. Riga: Izdevniecība RaKa, pp. 196-201. ISBN 9984-15-566-8.

Lūka, I. (2003) Task-based Learning Means of Improvement of Students’ English Language Skills. // Proceedings of the international scientific conference Sustainable tourism development: tendencies, experience, possibilities. Riga: “Biznesa augstskola Turība” SIA, pp. 196-201. ISBN 9984-728-56-0.

Articles approved/submitted for publishing in internationally reviewed editions: Luka, I. Development of Students’ ESP Competence in Tertiary Studies. (approved for

publishing in the Science Book Dervin, F. & E. Suomela-Salmi. Assessing language and (inter-)cultural competences in higher education. Paris, 2009).

Hockley, A.., Luka, I. “Adults Learning Languages” – Towards More Effective Language Training In Europe. (submitted for publishing in the Conference Proceedings of the 3rd

international conference “Language and Culture: New Challenges for the Teachers of Europe”, University of Vilnius).

Luka, I., Niedritis, J.E., Donina, A. Challenges of Tourism Education: Emotions versus Business. (submitted for publishing in the Journal of Tourism, Culture and Territorial Development ALMATOURISM, University of Bologna, Rimini, 2009).

Luka, I., Vaidesvarans, S. Vinklere, D. Educating Tourism Students for Work in Multicultural Environment. ( submitted for publishing in the Proceedings of the partner institutions’ IX international conference “ Hospitality in the Multicultural Environment ”, Tallin , 20.-21.10.2009).

10.1.2.1Other publications: Lūka, I. Angļu valodas kompetences veidošanās tūrisma studijās [The Development of the

English Language Competence in Tourism Studies]. // Jaunākie pētījumi valodu apguvē Latvijā 2007/2008, #1. [The Newest studies in language learning in Latvia in 2007/2008, #1]. Rīga: Izdevniecība “Retorika A”. ISBN 978-9984-791-76-0.

Lūka, I. Jauni izaicinājumi profesionālās svešvalodas apguvē. (New challenges in ESP teaching-learning.) BAT webpage. www.turiba.lv Uploaded on September 5, 2007.

Lūka, I. Pedagoģijas un psiholoģijas problēmu risinājumi Eiropā. (Solutions of education and psychology problems in Europe.) // Izglītība un kultūra. Vol.11 (3027). 22 March, 2007.

Lūka, I. Case Studies – aktualitāte, priekšrocības, jaunas iespējas. (Case studies – topicality, advantages and new possibilities.) // Izglītība un kultūra. Vol.8 (3024). 1 March, 2007.

Lūka, I. Language Case Studies seminārs Austrijā. (Seminar of Language Case Studies in Austria.) BAT webpage. www.turiba.lv Uploaded on 22 February, 2007.

Most significant publications Luka, I. (2009) Development of students’ English for Special Purposes competence in

tourism studies at tertiary level. // English for Specific Purposes World. Online Journal for

Teachers http://www.esp-world.info, issued by TransEarl; Issue 4 (25), Volume 8, 2009; ISSN 1682-3257; uploaded on July 24, 2009. Available on http://www.esp-world.info/Articles_25/Ineta_Luka_ESP_World.htm [indexed in Genamics JournalSeek data base].

Luka, I. Hockley, A. (2009) Developing more effective language training for adults in Europe. // ATEE Spring University 2009 journal “Changing Education in a Changing Society”. Klaipeda University, pp.142-150. ISSN 1822-2196.

Luka, I. (2008). Students and the educator’s co-operation as a means of development of students’ ESP competence. Paper presented at the European Conference on Educational Research, University of Goteborg, 10-12 September 2008. Education-line <http://www.leeds.ac.uk/educol/documents/172916.htm> (July 18, 2008). [Cambridge BEI index data base].

Luka, I. (2008) An Evaluation Research for Supporting of Students’ ESP Competence in the Studies of a Higher Educational Establishment. // Qualitative Psychology Nexus: Vol. 6 Qualitative Psychology in the Changing Academic Context. (ed. Maslo, I., Kiegelmann, M., Huber, G.L.). Germany, Tübingen: Zentrum für Qualitative Psychologie e.V., pp. 167-187. ISBN 978-3-9812701-1-2. [Thomson DB]. Pieejams http://www.qualitative-psychologie.de/files/nexus_6.pdf

Luka, I. (2007) Development of Students’ ESP Competence. // Research Papers of International Nordic-Baltic conference of the World Federation of Language Teacher Associations (FIPLV). Innovations in Language Teaching and Learning in the Multicultural Context . Riga: SIA „Izglītības soļi”, pp.329-339. ISBN 9984-712-78-8. [Congress Library Catalogue].

Luka, I. (2007) Some Aspects of the ESP Curriculum Design for Tertiary Institutions. // The New Educational Review. Poland, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic. Torun: Wydawnictwo Adam Marszalek, 2007, N11, vol.1, pp. 63-74. ISSN 1732-6729. [Thomson Reuters Journal Master List].

Luka, I. (2007) Development of Students’ Intercultural Competence at the Tertiary Level. // Polish Journal of Applied Psychology. University of Wroclaw, 2007, vol. 5, N 1, pp. 97-111. PL ISSN 1642-1892.

Lūka, I. (2006) Developing Communicative Competence in Teaching English for Students of Tourism Specialty. // Scientific Papers, University of Latvia, Vol. 700. Pedagogy and Teachers’ Education. Riga: University of Latvia, pp. 217-227. ISSN 1407-2157, ISBN 9984-783-88-X. [Congress Library Catalogue].

Lūka, I. (2005) A Social Constructivist Model for Developing Students’ ESP Competence. // Spring University. Changing Education in a Changing Society. Vol. II. Klaipeda: Klaipeda University, pp.128-134. ISSN 1822-2196.

Further education and professional development (the last 6 years)Continuing education (the most important courses):2007 international seminar “Master on “Educational Treatment of Diversity”” in Spain,

UNED University, Madrid 2007 international methodological seminar “Language Case Studies” (conclusion)

Austria, Graz2006 continuing education courses „Didactics of Higher Educational Institutions: current

theory and practice” the Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Latvia2005 methodology courses for teaching English for Special Purposes, the Faculty of

Modern Languages, University of Latvia2005 international methodological seminar “Language Case Studies” in Finland, Oulu

University 1996 IT courses at School of International Tourism1995 courses of General English and English for Tourism Purposes at St. Giles College,

Brighton, the UK

1993–1996 “English Language Teaching Professional Development Programme” organized by the British Council

Lectures/lessons in higher educational institutions abroad:2008 Dec. lectures in Pedagogy of higher education and in Applied linguistics (the English

philology) in Americanos College in Cyprus; the teachers’ mobility in the ERASMUS Programme LLP.

Experience exchange abroad:2009 Apr. experience exchange in adult education centre “Muenchner Volkshochschule

GmbH”, Munich, Germany in the Grundtvig Programme LLP project2008 Nov. experience exchange in adult education centre “Hox and Erix SRL” in Romania,

Miercurea Ciuc in the Grundtvig Programme LLP project2008 May Staff training and experience exchange in the ERASMUS Programme LLP in

University of Abertay Dundee, in Scotland, the UK2007 Nov. experience exchange in UNED University, Madrid, Spain.2006 Feb. experience exchange in adult education centre “Comhard Ltd” in Germany, Berlin

in the EU Leonardo da Vinci project framework2005 Nov. experience exchange in adult education centre “Comhard Ltd” in Germany, Berlin

in the EU Leonardo da Vinci project framework

Participation in academic and professional associations, elected positionsSince 2002 a senate member in the Senate of the School of Business Administration TuribaSince 2001 a member of the Council of the Faculty of International Tourism of the School of

Business Administration Turiba2007 the Head of the Constitutional assembly of the School of Business Administration Turiba2005–2007 a member of the Council of the Faculty of Public Relations of the School of

Business Administration Turiba 2002–2004 a member of the Council of the Faculty of Law of the School of Business

Administration Turiba

Member of scientific, academic and Professional associations of world/Latvia: A member of the Latvian Association of Teachers of English (LATE). A member of Business English Special Interest Group (BESIG). A member of the World Federation of Language Teacher Associations (FIPLV). A member of European Association for Language Testing and Assessment (EALTA).

Honour titles, awards22.09.2008 The main award for the best research in the English language pedagogy in the

competition of scientific works in language learning (the competition for the bachelor and master papers and PhD Thesis in applied linguistics, philology and pedagogy).

09.12.2006. Certificate of recognition issued by Latvian Students’ Association about the nomination the Researcher of the Year for the Annual Students’ Award in 2006.

21.12.2006. Certificate issued by the School of Business Administration Turiba about Contribution in scientific research and the use of the research findings in pedagogical work.

2001. Dec. Certificate issued by the School of Business Administration Turiba about conscientious and efficient pedagogical work.

Languages: Reading skills Writing skills Speaking skillsexcellent good average excellent good average excellent good

averageLatvian x x xRussian x x xEnglish x x x

23.10.2009.(Date) (Signature)

Lehtonen, Jaakko Pekka Juhani * 22-01-1941 E-Mail jlehtone@jyu.fi

Mobile telephone +358400251890

Academic qualifications

M.A. 1966 , University of Jyväskylä

Licenciate of philosophy 1968, University of Helsinki

Ph.D. 1970 University of Jyväskylä

Reader (Docent), University of Tampere 1973-2009

Reader (Docent) , University of Turku 1975-2009

Judged to be qualified for the professorship of phonetics, University of Helsinki

Academic appointments

Assistent and senior lecturer of phonetics 1966-68, Univ. of Jyväskylä

Associate professor of phonetics 1969-1970

Senior research associate 1.1.-31.12.1976 and 1.1.-31.8.1983, Academy of Finland

Visiting professor (psycholinguistics), University of Kassel 1985

Professor of applied linguistics and speech communication research 1983-1996, University of Jyväskylä

Tempus-Phare Individual mobility grant for the academic year 1996-97 : visiting professor (organizational communication and PR) at the faculty of social sciences, University of Tartu

Professor of Organizational Communication & Public Relations (1996-98 acting; 1998 appointed. Emeritus 2007-

Other affiliations at the university

Examiner of the MA main subject degree (laudatur) in speech communication, Univ. Jyväskylä 1981-87.

Examiner of the secondary subject degree (cum laude) in educational drama, Faculty of education, Univ. Jyväskylä 1991-94

Programme manager (drama) at the Continuing Education Centre, U. Jyväskylä (partly fulöl-time position)

Examiner and responsible director of the Qualifying program of speech teachers and Qualifying program of teachers of educational drama 1987-91, Ministry of Education

Foreign languages : German (DAAD examination), English (self-assessment: good),

Estonian (self-assessment: satisfactory), Swedish (self-assessment: good)

International experiences:

Short visits (< 10 days) in several U.S. universities; agreement on cooperation with the University of San Jose

Visiting professor at the University of Kassel WS 1985

Visiting professor (part time) at the university of Tartu, Winter term 1996-7

Special distinctions:

Promotor of the masters’ and doctors’ festive promotion [legitime constitutus promotor] of all faculties of the university of Jyväskylä 22.5.2004. The promotor’s speech “Social responsibility and communication on responsibility”

Scientific activity 2003-2009

Memberships in specialist committees:

2008 November 7-8: Accreditation committee of the communication program of the Latvian University

2008 March 30 – 6 April: Accreditation committee of the communication programs of Tartu and Tallinn universities

2007 Accreditation committee of the communication program of the Turiba Business School

2007 Accreditation committee of the Helia Polytech communication program, Helsinki

Books:

Riski- ja kriisiviestinnän perusteet. Fundamentals of risk and crisis communication. Finnish Advertisers’ Association 2009.

Estonian edition Fundamentals of risk and crisis communication (Jaakko Lehtonen & Kaja Tampere) in print: Äripäev publisher

Latvian edition Fundamentals of risk and crisis communication. Turiba Business School Publisher. In translation process

Risks of Publicity. Published in Bulgarian. 2006.

National Identities and Images. Bulgarian-Finnish Attitudes and Perceptions. Petkova, Diana & Jaakko Lehtonen. Publications of the Department of Communication 28. University of Jyväskylä. 2005.

Cultural Identity in an Intercultural Context. Petkova, Diana & Jaakko Lehtonen (eds.). Publications of the Department of Communication 27. University of Jyväskylä. 2005.

Julkisuuden riskit (90 s.). Helsinki: Mainostajien Liitto 2002.

Samspel och kommunikation (148 s.). Jyväskylä universitet. Institutionen för kommunikation, publikationer 24. 2002. (in Swedish)

Pesonen, Hanna-Leena & Jaakko Lehtonen & Antero Toskala. Asiakaspalvelu vuorovaikutuksena (195 s.). Jyväskylä: PS kustannus 2002.

Kriisiviestintä (Mainostajien liitto 1999; ISBN 952-5262-02-2)

Ihminen ja kulttuuri (Alho-Lehtonen-Raunio-Virtanen. FINTRA. 4. painos 1996; ISBN 951-833-455-2)

Neuvotellen tulokseen (yhdessä Sirkka Kortetjärvi-Nurmen kanssa.Weilin-Göös. 2.painos 1996; ISBN 951-35-5618-2)

Kontakte über Kulturgrenzen (Jyväskylän yliopisto 1995)

Kulttuurien kohtaaminen (toim. Jaakko Lehtonen. Jyväskylän yliopisto 1993; ISBN 951-680-942-1)

Scientific articles in monographs

Kyberavaruus ja organisaatiotiedottamisen haasteet. [Cyberspace and the challenges of organizational communication] S. 138-150 teoksessa  Aula, Pekka, toim. Kivi vai katedraali. Organisaatioviestintä teoriasta käytäntöön. Helsinki: Infor. 2008

Risks and crises in virtual publicity -  can publicity crises be prevented by public relations in cyberspace.  Pp. 305-312 in: Zerfass, A. & B. vanRuler & K. Shiramesh, eds. Public Relations Research. European and International Perspectives and Innovations. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag. 2008

The drug scandal in Lahti and its consequences for the Finnish winter sports. [in Bulgarian] P. 171-176 in: Communication, sport and culture, eds. Minka Zlateva & Diana Petkova.  Sofia: St.Kliment Ohridski University, Faculty of Journalism and Mass Media. 2007.

Country image and Consumer Nationalism. Case Arla and the Mohammed Cartoons Episode. P. 127-138 in: Christopher Schmidt & Dagmar Neuendorff (Hrsg.) , Sprache, Kultur und Zielgruppen. Bedingungsgrössen für die Kommunikationsgestaltung in der Wirtschaft. Europäische Kulturen in der Wirtschaftskommunikation, Band 11.  Deutscher Universitäts-Verlag 2007.

Rohkem kui sônad. P. 211-220 in: Eesti rakenduslingvistika ühingu aastaraamat 2007.  Helle Metslang & Margit Langemets & Maria-Maren Sepper, (toim.),  Eesti Keele Sihtasutus   2007.

Country Image, Reputation, Fame. Does it matter? Finnish Cuisine, Berlusconi and Chirac. P. 321-330 in:  Nancy Aalto & Ewald Reuter, (eds.),  Aspects of Intercultural Dialogue. Theory, Research, Applications. Köln: Saxa Verlag 2006

Stereotypes and collective identification. Pp. 67-94 in: Petkova & Lehtonen (eds.), Cultural Identity in an Intercultural Context. University of Jyväskylä. Publication of the Department of Communication. 2005.

The Bulgarians as Democrats or Bulgarian-Finnish Reading of Albert Hämäläinen´s Article "In the land of the absolute democracy". Jaakko Lehtonen & Diana Petkova. P. 73-81 in: Annuaire de l´universite de Sofia "St. Kliment Ohridski". Tome 10. Sofia: Presses universitaires "St. Kliment Ohridski". 2004.

Kriisiviestintää vai riskien hallintaa? Economic Trends 1/2004: 46-48.

Finland. P. 107-119 in: Betteke van Ruler and Dejan Verdic (eds.), Public

Relations and Communication Management in Europe. The Hague: Mouton de Gruyter. 2004.

"Kulturelle Rahmenbindungen in der europäischen Diskussion über Unternehmensreputation und soziale Verantwortung. S. 6-13 in: Nina Janich (Hrsg.), Unternehmenskultur in der Diskussion. Beiträge zwischen Theorie und Praxis. Wiesbaden: Europäische Kulturen in der Wirtschaftskommunikation 6. 2004.

Rámcové kulturni podminky v evropské diskuzi o reputaci podniku a sociální odpovednosti. Pp. 133-141 in: Mit interkulturellem Wissen zum Unternehmenserfolg. Unternehmenskultur & Unternehmenserfolg Band 2. Goethe-Institut Prag. Wirtschaftsuniversität VSE Prag. 2004.

Yhteiskuntavastuu ja vastuun viestit. S. 9-19 teoksessa Liisa Harjula (toim.) Jyväskylän yliopiston maisteri- ja tohtoripromootio 22.5.2004. Jyväskylän yliopisto. 2004.

Beyond Civil Society. Pp. 145-161 in: Henner Barthel and Kevin M. Carragee (eds.), Communication and Political Change. St. Ingbert: Röhrig Universitätsverlag. 2004.

Yritysviestinnän kriisi? Maine 1/2003: 17-18.

Europäische Perspektiven zur Globalisierung, interkulturellen Kommunikation und zur Postmoderne. S. 11-22 in: Schmidt, Christopher, Hrsg. Wirtschaftsalltag und Interkulturalität. Fachkommunikation als interdisziplinäre Herausforderung. Wiesbaden: Deutscher Universitäts-Verlag 2002.

Corporate Reputation and the Stakeholder Approach - Overlapping Perspectives? Pp. 28-39 in: Petev, T. & M. Zlateva, eds. Media and Public Relations. Sofia University Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication, publications 2002.

Consequences of the New Communication Environment on Organizational Communication and Public Trelations (in Bulgarian language) p.28-35 in: T. Petev & M. Zlateva, eds. Public Relations and the New Media (in Bulgarian language). Sofia 2002.

"Quo vadis?" What does the future look like for Public Relations in this Millennium? P. 8-12 in: Eskelinen, S. & al., eds. Spanning the Boundaries of Communication. University of Jyväskylä. Department of Communication publications 24. 2002.

Vahinko ei tule kello kaulassa - kriisi tulee. Kemia-Kemi 2001, 8,4:250-253

Der schweigende Finne - Mythos oder Wirklichkeit (Ahti Jäntti & Marion Holtkamp & Annemarie Vogt, Hrsg., Schweigen in Kommunikation und Kunst. Berlin Verlag Arno Spitz 2001. S. 28-48)

Museo myytävänä. Lähtökohtia ja strategioita museopalveluiden

markkinointiin (Janne Vilkuna toim. Näkökulmia museoihin ja museologiaan. Ethnos 10. 2000. s. 93 - 104)

Yrityksen kasvot - menestyksen symbolit. s. 61-66 teoksessa Pitkänen, Kati Pauliina, Yrityskuva ja maine menestystekijöinä. Helsinki: Edita.

Kriisi, viestintä ja sosiaalinen pääoma. (Hallinto 3, 1999. s. 20-22.)

Gibt es eine europäische Wirtschafts(kommunikations)ethic. Wirtschaftskommunikation in Europa. Attikon Verlag 1999.

Mera än ord. Tema Nord 1998:525.

Minäkuva, vieraskuva ja kansallinen identiteetti. (Viron Suomen-instit. 1998)

Yhteisöt ja julkisuus. (Viestinnän jäljillä. WSOY 1998)

Hyvän ja pahan kierrätystä. Viestinnän etiikan perusteita. Kaarle Nordenstreng ja Jaakko Lehtonen (Viestinnän jäjillä. WSOY 1998)

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Reviewer of articles for Journal of Pragmatics.

I Participation in scientific conferences (the papers read are listed in part 1) and

visits in universities abroad 2003-2008:

2003 May 12-17 Annual Sofia conference on communication

2003 November 6-8 Conference of EUPRERA, Regensburg

2004, September 23-27: University of Leipzig

2004, November 26-27: Conference of the (NIC) Nordic Network of Intercultural Communication. Kristiansand

2005 April 14-16: International conference on silence & 18-19 seminar on globalization. Riga

2005 November 24-26: University Hohenheim, Erasmus lectures, no publication

2005 November 11-13 Euprera Conference Lissabon

2005 December 2-3 NIC conference, Tampere

2005 December 7-9 Erasmus lectures, Bulgarian New University, Sofia.

2006, March 21-23 : Conference on applied linguistics (rakenduslingvistiik), Tallinn

2006 March 15-18: Lecturing at the High School of Valmiera (no publication)

2006, July23-28: International Colloquium of Communication, Erfurt

2006, December, 2-6: Erasmus visit at the Department of Communication, Univ. Vienna (no publication)

2006 December 16-17, Europäische Wirtschaftskommunikation (EUKO) conference, Turku

2006 October 21-25: Erasmus visit at the University of Hohenheim (no publication)

2007 December 2-6: Erasmus lectures. University of Vienna. No publication

2008 April 11-12: Symposium on communication, Leipzig

2008 April 24-26: Lecturing at the Stradins university (no publication)

2008 May 31-1 June, PR summer camp Jelgava. Presentation ‘How to beat off an attack in virtual

environment. Internet as a challenge for Public Relations’

2008 September 8-11 & 28-30. Lecturing at Turiba Business School (no publication)

2008 November 24-26 Lecturing at MACOM, Tallinn university (no publication)

Number of Master’s theses supervised and graded 2002-2006: 37.

Doctoral students officially appointed to my supervision for year 2009 :

Abelniece, Baiba (U. Jyväskylä)

Ihanainen, Outi (U. Jyväskylä)

Derkevica-Pilskunga, Jolanta (Turiba Business chool)

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II PhD theses supervised, reviewed, or opposed 2001-2008

2008 reviewer: Catani, Johanna, Yritystapahtuma kontekstina ja kulttuurisena kokemuksena

2008 supervisor and custodian: VALENTINI, Chiara: Promoting the European Union - Comparative analysis of EU communication strategies in Finland and in Italy.

2007 second supervisor: KANTANEN, Helena: Stakeholder Dialogue and Regional Engagement in the Context of Higher Education. 2007

2007 second supervisor: Kasila, Kirsi, Schoolchildren’s oral health counselling within the organisational context of public oral health care

2006 supervisor and custodian:JOENSUU, Sanna: Kaksi kuvaa työntekijästä. Sisäisen viestinnän opit ja postmoderni näkökulma. 2006

2006 faculty opponent: Maija-Leena UIMONEN, Suomalaisten yritysten vapaaehtoinen sosiaalinen vastuu

2005 second supervisor: LUOMA-AHO, Vilma: Faith-Holders as Social Capital of Finnish Public Organisations.

2003 supervisor and custodian: TAMPERE, Kaja: Public relations in a transition society 1989-2002 : using a stakeholder approach in organisational communications and relations analyses.

2002 supervisor and custodian: KORHONEN, Kaisu: Intercultural Competence as Part of Professional Qualifications. A Training Experiment with Bachelor of Engineering Students.

2002 supervisor and custodian: SUVANTO, Mari: Images of Japan and the Japanese.

2001 supervisor: LI, Zhenyi: Cultural Impact on International Branding. A Case of Marketing Finnish Mobile Phones in China. 2001

2001 supervisor and custodian: VAAHTERIKKO-MEJÍA, Päivi: Cultural differences in Ibero-Nordic communications perceptions about Finnish and Colombian negotiators. 2001

Lecturing MA level courses

Each year several 12…24 h MA level courses at various Finnish universities (Jyväskylä, Vaasa, Tampere) and shorter visiting lectures (1…4 h) on intercultural communication, communication management, persuasion and propaganda, crisis communication, brands and images, country images, corporate identity and integrated communication.

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Jaakko Lehtonen, Ph.D. prof, emer.

Jyväskylä, Finland , 28 February 2009

CURRICULUM VITAE

First name, Last name: SANDRA MIHAILOVADate of birth: 1969.Place of birth: Riga Address: 28 – 3 Ernestines street, Riga-LV1046Contact phone: 7613802; mob. 29144606e-mail: Sandra.Mihailova@rsu.lv

11. EDUCATION

1995 – 1999 Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology of Latvia University, doctorate studies, Doctor’s degree in psychology1994 – 1999 Institute of Social Relations “Attistiba”, basic education in psychotherapy 1993 – 1998 School of psychotherapy in France “EFAPO”, certificate of psychotherapist in psychoorganic analysis1996 – 1998 Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychotherapy of Latvia University, master’s degree in psychology1993 – 1996 Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychotherapy of Latvia University, bachelor’s degree in psychology, qualification of assistant of psychologist1994 – 1995 Faculty of Pedagogy of Latvia University, master’s degree in pedagogy1987 – 1992 Faculty of Biology of Latvia University, speciality of biology, qualification of biologist, physiologist of human beings and animals

11.1 ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

2. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:2006-2007 Royal University of Belfast in cooperation with Arts therapies academic school of Riga Stradins University. Education in supervision. 1993 - 1998 France School of Psycho-Organic Analysis, certificate of psychotherapist1999- 2002 France School of Psycho-Organic Analysis, specialization in psychotherapy with children

Participation in different projects, international conferences, seminars, studies.

11.2 SCIENTIFIC DEGREE

Doctor of Psychology

11.3 ACADEMIC TITLE

Associated professor

11.4 WORK EXPERIENCE

2007 – present Faculty of Communication of Riga Stradins University, Head of the Dpt.of Sociology and Psychology, associated professor2003 – 2007 Faculty of European Studies of Riga Stradins University,

Head of the Dpt. of Sociology, associated professor2002 – 2003 Riga Higher School of Adults’ Education and Management, assistant professor2002 – 2003 Riga Stradins University, lecturer1996 – 1999 School of Public Health, lecturer1994 – 1995 Medical school no. 2, lecturer1991 - present Agenskalns State Gymnasium, teacher of psychology, psychologist 1991-2007 Agenskalns State Gymnasium, psychologist

11.5 SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES

Themes of scientific work:Adictive behaviour, Psychological Peculiarities of Pupils of Secondary Schools, Psychology of Digital Technologies, Motivation for Studies, Dance and Movement Therapy

Academic courses:Psychology of Personality, Social Psychology, Psychology of Conflicts, Psychology of Communication, Dance and Movement Therapy Theories and History

11.6 MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL AND NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

12. Latvia’s Dance and Movement Therapy Association – member of the board

Latvia’s Art Therapy Association – member of the board

12.1.1 PUBLICATIONS53 scientific publications (including 3 monography)13. KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGES

Latvian, Russian, fluentEnglish, French working knowledge

Date:

Dr. oec. Asoc. Professor Vizmas Niedrītes (Curriculum vitae)

Date of Birth: 1938

Education: 1962 LVU Faculty of economics and law, qualification “Economist”. 1965 - 1968 Latvian SSR ZA Economic Institute, postgraduateship

Academic and scientific degrees:1971 Economic science, postgraduate1975 LVU Industries Department of economics and planning, assist. prof1992 Doctorate in economics, LU assist. Prof.1999 LU associate professor

Work experience:1962 – 1963 Riga light technical factory, workshop, economist1964 – 1965 Riga light technical factory, planning dept., senior

economist1968 – 1971 Latvian SSR ZA Economics Institute, junior researcher1971 – 1973 Latvian State University, Faculty of Economics

Department of industrial economics and planning, senior teacher

1973 – 1974 Latvian State University, Faculty of Economics Department of industrial economics and planning, assist. Prof.

1974 – 1982 Latvian State University, Faculty of Economics Head of Department of industrial economics and planning

1982 – 1990 Latvian State University, Faculty of Economics Department of industrial economics and planning, assist. Prof.

1983 – 1989 LVU Faculty of Economics, Deputy dean1990 University of Latvia, Faculty of management and

economic information, Department of management assist. Prof.

1993 University of Latvia, Faculty of management and economic information, head of Department of management

1997 University of Latvia, Faculty of economics and management, Head of Department of Management

1999 - present University of Latvia, Faculty of economics and management, Department of Management, assoc. Prof.

Significant publications and teaching literature:1. Darba dzīves kvalitāte kā uzņēmējdarbības vides elements. 15th International Conference

or WACRA – EUROPE e. V. Summarus. Part 2. 1998., 0.3 a.l., 3. lpp.2. Inovatīvā uzņēmējdarbība un tās veicināšana// Baltijas reģionu valstu integrācijas

problēmas ceļā uz Eiropas Savienību. Starpt.zin.konf. Rēzekne: Rēzeknes Augstskola, 2000., 268. – 273.lpp.

3. Studiju satura veidošana mūsdienu ekonomiskā izglītībā // Izglītotā sabiedrība un jaunā ekonomika kvalitatīvā mijiedarbībā. Starpt.zin.konf. Banku augstskolā. R.: Apgāds “Rasa ABC”, 2001., 180.-183.lpp.

4. Intelektuālo organizāciju vadīšana mainīgā vidē. LU Raksti. 660.sēj. R.: LU, 2003., 215.-223.lpp.

5. Intelektuālo organizāciju vadīšanas īpatnības 21. gadsimtā. Rakstu krājums “Kas ir labi un kas ir slikti”. “Rezultatīvie radītāji un efektivitātes vērtējums publiskā sektora uzņēmumos”. R.: Latvijas Radio, 2005. 73. – 84. lpp. Tūlkojums angļu val. 85.-97. lpp.

6. Stratēģisko pārmaiņu vadīšana augstskolā kā studiju kvalitātes nodrošināšanas sistēma. Latvijas Universitātes raksti. 721. sējums. Vadības zinātne. R.: Latvijas Universitāte, 2008., 289.-298.lpp.

Scientific monograph, articles 7Conference summary 25Teaching books and aids 4

Scientific research activity:Branches – organisation and enhancement of higher education study processes.1976 – 2004 research in the field of pedagogy of higher education: organisation and planning of students’ independent work; student practical training; planning, organisation, management and improvement of teaching processes. 1996 - LR Ministry of Economics commissioned research project “Jūtīgo preču grupu noteikšana Latvijas rūpniecībā, kuru ražošanu ietekmē analogu preču imports pa dempinga cenām”. 2002 – scientific research “LU Ekonomikas un vadības fakultātes struktūra un tās pilnveidošanas iespējas” manager.

Academic courses: Management of economic process technology A block 4CP Management of enterprise strategy and policy B block 4CP Strategic and operational planning of economic activity B block 4CP Business economics A block 4CP Strategic and Operative planning A block 4CP Organisation and Management of research work B block 4CP Business Administration B block 2CP

Additional information on professional activity:Management science bachelor and postgraduate study programme council member.Management science doctoral council member.Faculty of economics and Management, Chairperson of Council.

30th September 2009

Curriculum vitae

Jānis Ēriks NiedrītisName

Riga, LatviaSurname

071039-10704Place of birth ID number

07.10.1939 LatvianDay, month, year of birth

13.1.1.1.1.1.1 NationalitySchool of Business Administration Turiba, Vice rector for academic affairs, associate professor

Company/institution and position heldAddress of the company/institution: Home address:

Graudu street 68, Rīga, LV – 1058 Lielvārdes street 127-51, LV-1084, Riga, Latvia

Phone No: 67618974 Phone No: 67571407Fax: 67619152 E-mail: neriks@apollo.lvE-mail: Janis.Niedritis@turiba.lv

EducationBasic, master, doctoral studies.

Establishment, country Period Specialization QualificationRiga’s Technical University, Decision of professor Council

2005 Branch „ Management science”, sub branch

“Business Administration”

Associate professor

University of Latvia habitation and doctoral council decision No.22

12th November 1992

Doctorate in Economics

USSR Ministry of higher education 1990 ProfessorUSSR Ministry of higher education 1976 Assistant professorUSSR Ministry of higher education 1971 Candidate for

doctoral degree in Economics

Latvian SSR ZA economics Institute 1964-1968 Extramural candidateUniversity of Latvia Faculty of Economics and law, Latvia

1957-1962 Industry planning Ekonomists

Work experience2009. – present School of Business administration Turiba, Senate member2008. – presentSchool of Business administration Turiba, Vice rector for academic affairs, doctoral study programme directors, assoc. professor2008. – presentDoctoral programme Business Administration director2000 – 2008Riga International School of Economics and Business Administration, Head of management and Marketing department, assoc. professor1996. – 2000.School of Business administration Turiba, Head of Economics department, assoc. professorJan. 1996- Dec.1996. Assistant to Minister of Higher education and Science, Latvian Ministry of Education and Science

1994 – 1996Head of contracts department, State property fund1993. - 1994.Assistant director, LR Ministry of Finance 1983. - 1993.Academic Vice rector, University of Latvia, professor1973. - 1983.Ministry of Higher and secondary specialised education, Head of Higher education administration board1970. -1973.Faculty of Economics, assist. professor, deputy dean, University of Latvia1969. - 1970.Latvian Association of Blind persons, Chief economist, Riga factory1966. – 1969.Head of Sector, Latvian local industry’s construction and design bureau1963. – 1966.Senior engineer, Mechanised and automated central construction and design bureau1961. – 1963.engineer, Latvian Industrial enterprises design instituteScientific work and publications:Significant publications: publications:13, incl. 6 research articles and 7 other publications

1. J.Ē. Niedrītis Valsts aparāta reformēšanas nepieciešamība Latvijā. - LU zinātniskie raksti Vadības zinātne 721.sējums: LU, 2008, 299. – 311.lpp. 2. J.Ē. Niedrītis Mārketinga zināšanu loma darba ražīguma paaugstināšanā. – LU zinātniskie raksti Ekonomika, VII, 737.sējums: LU, 2008., 241. – 252.lpp. 3. J.Ē. Niedrītis Darba ražīguma paaugstināšanas aktualitāte un sistēmas ivied Latvijā. - Biznesa augstskolas Turība IX starptautiskās konference „Darba tirgus sociālie un ekonomiskie izaicinājumi” raksti: Biznesa augstskola Turība, 2008., 6 lpp. 4. J.Ē. Mārketings. Trešais, papildinātais un pārstrādātais izdevums. - Biznesa augstskola Turība: 2005., 408 lpp.5. J.Ē. Niedrītis. Organizāciju stratēģiju izpildes nodrošināšanas sistēmas. – LU zinātniskie raksti Vadīšana 690. sējums: LU, 2005., 240.-250. lpp.6. J.Ē. Niedrītis. Inovāciju sistēmas izveides aktualitāte un zināšanu vadīšanas loma. - RSEBAA zinātnisko rakstu izlase Ekonomikas un uzņēmējdarbības problēmas Latvijā: RSEBAA. 2002., 25. – 40.lpp. 7. J.Ē. Niedrītis. Inovatīvā uzņēmējdarbība un tās veicināšana. - RTU zinātniskie raksti Ekonomika un uzņēmējdarbība, 3.sērija, 2.sējums: RTU, 2001., 27. – 36.lpp.8. J.Ē.Niedrītis. Inovatīvās uzņēmējdarbības veicināšanas lietderība un iespējas. - LU zinātniskie raksti Vadības zinātnes attīstība: mūsdienās un nākotnē, 643.sējums: LU, 2001., 308. – 320.lpp.9. J.Ē.Niedrītis, V.Niedrīte. Inovatīvās attīstības stimulēšana. - LU zinātniskie raksti Ekonomikas un vadības attīstības problēmas, 637.sējums: LU, 2001., 26. – 33.lpp.10.J.Ē.Niedrītis. Marketings. Otrais papildinātais izdevums. - Biznesa augstskola Turība: 2001., 272 lpp. 11.J.Ē.Niedrītis. Nodarbinātība un zināšanu vadīšana. Starptautiskās konferences Ekonomisko un sociālo attiecību transformācija. – Biznesa augstskola Turība: 2001., 282. – 285.lpp. 12.J.Ē.Niedrītis. Mārketings. - Biznesa augstskola Turība, 2000., 240 lpp.13.J.Niedrītis. Interaction of Innovation Centres in Latvia and the Possibilities to Make it More Active. 6th Nordic – Baltic Conference in Regional Science. – Riga: 2000, 66. – 79 pp.

Papers presented at conferences: Starptautiskā LU 67. konferencē Vadības zinātnes sekcijā „Organizāciju vadības aktualitātes” ar referātu

„Iekšējā mārketinga loma uzņēmumu konkurētspējas paaugstināšanā”, 2009.gada februārī Biznesa augstskolas Turība IX Starptautiskā zinātniskā konferencē „Darba tirgus sociālie un ekonomiskie

izaicinājumi” ar referātu „Darba ražīguma paaugstināšanas aktualitāte un sistemas izveide Latvijā”, 2008.maijā

LU Starptautiskajā 66. konferencē Vadības zinātnes sekcijā „Vadības pilnveides aktuālie uzdevumi modernā un postmodernā skatījumā” ar referātu “ Mārketinga zināšanu loma ražīguma paaugstināšanā”, 2008.gada februārī

LU Starptautiskajā 65. konferencē Vadības zinātnes sekcijā „Pārvaldes pilnveidošana tautsaimniecības

nozarēs un uzņēmumos” ar referātu “ Nestandarta domāšanas attīstības aktualitātes komercdarbībā”, 2006.gada februārī.

LU Starptautiskajā 64. konferencē Vadības zinātnes sekcijā “Pārvaldes pilnveidošana ES valstīs” ar referātu “Zināšanu vadīšanas loma nodarbinātības pilnveidošanā Latvijā”, 2005.gada februārī.

Инновации и управление знаниями (līdzautors - V.Niedrīte). Международный семинар «Опыт и проблемы реализации менеджмента и маркетинга», Минск, Белорусский Государственный экономический университет, 2001.

Biznesa augstskolas Turība starptautiskā konferencē "Ekonomisko un sociālo attiecību transformācija" ar referātu „Nodarbinātība un zināšanu vadīšana”, 2001.

Banku Augstskolas starptautiskā zinātniskā konferencē"Izglītota sabiedrība un jaunā ekonomika kvalitatīvā mijiedarbībā" ar referātu „Darba tirgus vadīšana mūsdienu apstākļos, 2001.

Interaction of Innovation Centres in Latvia and the Possibilities to Make it More Active. 6th Nordic - Baltic Conference in Regional Science. Rīgā, 2000.

Biznesa augstskolas Turība starptautiskā zinātniskā konferencē "Uzņēmējdarbības vide: tiesiskā bāze un kvalitāte" ar referātu “Uzņēmējdarbības konkurētspēja un inovacijas, 1999.

Pedagogical activity:Doctoral theses supervised: three doctoral theses Postgraduate theses supervised: average of 15 postgraduate theses per year

Bachelor theses supervised (bachelor papers): average of 5 papers per year

Qualification theses supervised: average of 5 papers per year

Study courses conducted in 2008/2009 academic year: 5 courses, incl. 2 courses at Turiba

Further qualification: Training programme „Corporate management and competitiveness”, Price Waterhouse L.L.P Latvia Course in management, Denmark; OECD taxation policy course, Denmark

Organisational work experience:2009. – presentSchool of Business administration Turiba, Senate member2008. – presentLatvian Education fund, Board member2000. – 2008.RSEBAA Senate member, Member of the Methodology Council1996. – 2000.School of Business administration Turiba, Chairperson of Senate1983. -1993.University of Latvia, Vice rector for Studies, Chairperson of the Methodology Council1970. – 1973.University of Latvia, Deputy dean, Faculty of Economics

Officially approved state, municipal or other natural or legal entity founded enterprise consultant: 1996. – Ministry of Education and Science Assistant to state minister1997. – 1998. – PVAS „Stružānu kūdras fabrika” state authority, Chairperson of council1999. – 2000. – PVAS „Kuldīgas vulkāns” state authority, Council member

Information on professional, scientific or business activities in the past 3 - 5 years:

Period Theme Branch/enterprise /institution name

Please mark the relevant

Design of ‘Case study’ on Latvian/Baltic business environment

- - - upto 5 p More than 6 p

Consultancy for businesses

- - - Paid Free Other

Patents/copyrights - - -Research grants received - - -Participation in research work (drafting, implementation, presentation)

- - - Paid Free Other

Council member of enterprises

- - -

Editor of journal - - -Editorial board of conferences

2008. Labour market Turiba

Work in business enterprise [other than teaching]

since 1991

SIA E&KC

Professional organisation member (in one’s speciality)

2000. – 2005.

LAMZA

Significant social contribution

1992. – 2005. and 2008. - present

Latvian education fund

Languages: Reading skills Writing skills Speaking skillsexcellent good average excellent good average excellent good average

LatvianRussianGermanEnglish

February 2009(Date) (Signature)

Curriculum vitae

JURIS OZOLSNameRiga

Surname111047-11805

Place of birth ID number11.10.47 Latvian

Day, month, year of birth Nationality

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TURIBA, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT, DOCENT

Company/institution and position heldAddress of the company/institution: Home address:

Graudu 68, Riga, LV-1058 Brivibas 90 – 57, Riga, LV-1001

Phone No: +371 67616358 Phone No: +371 67616358Fax: 7619152 E-mail: Juris.Ozols@turiba.lvE-mail: Juris.Ozols@turiba.lv

13.1.2 EducationBasic, master, doctoral

studies.Establishment, country

Period Specialization Qualification

University of Latvia, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, Latvia

University of Latvia, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, Department of Physics Latvia

University of Latvia, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, Latvia

1994

1993

09. 1966. –06. 1971.

Physics

Physics

Physics

Dr. Phys.

M.Sc. degree in Physics

Bachelor’s degree in Physics

Work experience1998. Lecturer, Docent (from 1999). School of Business administration Turība, Department of Information Technologies1998 Docent. University of Latvia, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics1995-2004 Researcher, senior researcher. Institute of Astronomy, University of Latvia 1971-1998 Senior researcher,Senior lecturer, Laboratory assistant, senior engineer, head of laboratory, researcher. Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, University of Latvia,

Fields of scientific research, projects, grants, supervision of master and doctoral research papers

2005. Senior researcher. Ventspils International Radioastronomy Centre

Study courses (subjects)Information Technologies, Business mathematics and Statistics, Mathematical methods in

Economics. Management Information Systems, Quantitative methodsGuest lecturer; University of Applied sciences, Saarbrücken.(Optimization of business problems with MS Excel)

Methodological work1. J. Augucēvičs, J. Ozols, E. Treiguts. Praktiskie uzdevumi datorzinībās un risinājumi.

Rīga, Turība, 2000. / Practical exercises and solutions. Computer sciences./2. J. Augucēvičs, J. Ozols, E. Treiguts. Datorzinības. Uzdevumi un to risinājumi. Rīga,

Turība, 2002. /Computer sciences. Practical exercises and solutions/3. J. Augucēvičs, J. Ozols, E. Treiguts. Datorzinības. Uzdevumi un to risinājumi. Rīga,

Turība, 2005. /Computer sciences. Practical exercises and solutions/4. Project. Improving competencies of docents in the field of Computer sciences. 2007.

Number of publications – 15Most significant publications

1. M. Ābele, A.Pavēnis, I.Vilks, J.Ozols. Radioteleskopa RT-32 pozicionēšanas datorvadība, Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, N6, 20, 1998.

2. Ozols Juris. Specifics of Computer technology courses for Tourism specialization. Proceedings of the international conference. Integration problems of the Baltic Region Countries on their way to the European Union. Rezekne, March 2-3, 2000.

3. Jānis Augucēvičs, Juris. Ozols, Egmonts. Treiguts. The structure and methodical support of Computer science courses in School of Business Administration Turiba. International conference. Transformation of economic and social relations: processes,tendencies and results. Riga, 30-31 March, 2001.

4. Jolanta Bērziņa, Gatis Blunavs, Juris Ozols. Latvian tourism information on the WEB: comparison and evaluation. International scientific conference. sustainable tourism development; tendencies, experience, possibilities. Riga, 25 april, 2003.

5. Juris Ozols, Ainārs Brencis, Madara Lūka, Oskars Onževs. Information technologies in educational process of Tourism and Hospitality. 8th International Scientific conference. New Tourism products for Regional development. Proceedings. Riga , 1 June 2007.

6. Ainārs Brencis, Juris Ozols, Egita Grīnhofa Hotel Management Information Systems in Latvia: development and trends. Innovations and Technologies. News. Nr. 1 (2), 2009. p. 65.-75. ISSN 1691-4937

7. Ainārs Brencis, Juris Ozols. Hotel Management Information Systems: affiliation in Latvia, analysis and interconnections 10. International Conference, Turība, 28.05. 2009.

Further education and professional development 2004. University of Latvia: Academics teaching improvement / innovation in higher education / educational work management. Serteficate Nr. 0474. 01.2004. –06.2004

Languages: Reading skills Writing skills Speaking skillsexcellent good average excellent good average excellent good

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LatvianRussianEnglish

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Curriculum vitae

Maija13.1.2.1.1.1Rozite

NameTalsi

Surname130157-11802

Place of birth ID number

13.1.2.1.1.213.01.1957Latvian

Day, month, year of birth13.1.2.1.1.2.1 Nationality

School of business Administration TuribaDepartment of Tourism and Hospitality

Head of the department, professorCompany/institution and position held

Address of the company/institution: Home address:Graudu 68, Riga, LV 1058

13.1.2.1.1.3Skolas 30-16, Riga, LV 1010

Phone No: 67619693 Phone No: 29515790Fax: 67619152 E-mail: maija.rozite@i-izzi.lvE-mail: maija@turiba.lv

13.1.3 EducationBasic, master, doctoral

studies.Establishment, country

Period Specialization Qualification

University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography – basic studiesUniversity of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences –doctoral studies

1975-19801995-1998

GeographyGeography

Geographer, teacher

Scientific qualification

Scientific council, establishment, country

Year Specialization Scientific degree Diploma

NoUniversity of Latvia, Faculty of Geography

University of Latvia

1994

1999

Geography

Geography

Master degree

Dr.geogr.

000612

CD Nr.001534

Work experience1980-1983 Labor assistant, University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography 1983-2000 Lecturer, University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography, Department of Human Geography 2000-2001 Docent, University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography, Department of Human Geography

2001- Assoc. professor, University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography, Department of Human Geography2000- Head of department, professor, School of Business Administration (SBAT), Department

of Tourism and Hospitality2007- researcher Institute of Business Technologies, SBAT

Fields of scientific research, projects, grants, supervision of master and doctoral research papersManagement of research projects:

2003 – Applied research grant The Creation and Implementation of Tourism and Hospitality Term System – grant financed by School of Business Administration, grant manager

2008 - Applied research project Nr. 08.2115 Tourism Spatial Structures Creation in Latvia – financed by Latvian Council of science, project manager

State subsided research projects, grants: 2002- Tourism term dictionary – project ordered by the Ministry of Environmental Protection

and Regional Development, author 2005, 2006, 2007- Applied research project Nr. 05.1507 The development of settlements in

Latvia and their spatial characteristics – financed by Latvian Council of science, expert 2007 – Project No EM 2007/126 Preparation of the Tourism Term Dictionary for Publishing

– ordered by Ministry of Economics of Republic of Latvia, project managerInternational research projects: 2005 – International project Phare 2002 “The Baltic Sea Region cooperation program for

Latvia”, subproject No LV202/000-638/MPF/0031 The Creation of Supporting System for Tour Operators in Zemgale Region – order by Jelgava City Council, expert

2005 – International project European Spatial Planning Observation Network (ESPON) - expert

2006-2007 – International Leonardo da Vinci project No 2005 LV/05/B/F/PP-172.00 Rural tourism project AMBER, leader of work group

2008– International INTEREG IIIA project SV-159 Tourism Development Strategy for Polock and Vitebsk tourism zones, tourism expert

2009-2010 –International Leonardo da Vinci Rural tourism project AURORA II, leader of national work group

Supervising of Master students:

2007-2009 – supervisor of 15 master papers (SBAT - 12, LU - 3)

Supervising of doctoral students:

2008 –2010- supervisor of 2 doctoral student at University of Latvia (A.Klepers,

D.Vinklere)

Participation in conferencesParticipation in international conferences with report: 2003- Sustainable Tourism Development: Trends, Experience, and Practice. School of

Business Administration Turiba, Riga. “Tourism terms and concepts: their conceptual framework.”

2004- Business Options, Problems and Solutions Concerning Globalisation. School of Business Administration Turiba, Riga. “City image and its Role in Tourism”

2004- 30 International Geographical Congress-UK 2004 Glasgow (U.K.). “Creation of the City Image”.

2006- Critical Issues in Leisure and Tourism Education. Current Trends and Developments in Pedagogy and Research. International conference. Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College (U.K.). “Tourism Education in Latvia – New Possibilities and Problems”

2007- New Product for Regional Development. 8th International scientific conference. School of Business Administration Turiba, Riga. “AMBER project for rural entrepreneurs and students”.

2008 – 31 International Geographical Congress – Tunis (Tunisia) “Spatial Structure in Tourism in Latvia, their Creation and Identification”

2008 – Extraordinary Conference of the League of Historical Cities of the World. Tourism Management of World Heritage Monuments and Cities. Lugo (Spain), “Tourism Development, Pitfalls and Future Opportunities in Riga – the City of Inspiration”

2009 – Perspectives of Seaside Tourism: Challenges for Science and Business. Kalipeda (Lithuania). Rozite M., Klepers A., van der Steina A.”Development of Jūrmala Resort in the Territory of Ķemeri National Park – a Test Case for Integrated Sustainable Development”

Participation in academicals conferences with report: 2004- 62nd scientific conference of University of Latvia. Geography, Geology, Environment

science. Riga. Rozīte M., Priedāja-Klepere L. “City Image and its Role in Tourism”. 2004- Geography of Latvia in European Dimension. IIIrd Congress of Societas Geographica

Latviensis. Riga “Tourism and Geographical Information”. 2006- 64th scientific conference of University of Latvia. Geography, Geology, Environment

science. “New Products in Rural Tourism”. 2007- 65th scientific conference of University of Latvia. Geography, Geology, Environment

science. “Tourism Planning Practice in Latvia” 2007– Comparing regional Development in the Baltic States. International seminar. Riga.

“Rural tourism products and the competitiveness of regions in Latvia”. 2008 – Scientific seminar, University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth sciences.

Mobility Research in geography, “Mobility Research in Tourism” 2009– 67th scientific conference of University of Latvia. Faculty of Economics and

Management. Rozīte M., Klepers A, “Tourism Spatial structures and Clusters” 2009– 67th scientific conference of University of Latvia. Geography, Geology, Environment

science. Rozīte M., Klepers A, “Crucial Factors in Place Selection for Tourism Business in Latvia.”

Study courses (subjects)

Bachelor study programmes Tourism and Hospitality Part A 7 credit points Tourism and Recreation Part A 6 credit points Tourism Geography Part A 2 credit points

13.1.3.1.1.1.1.1.1 Master study programmes Tourism Strategic Planning Part A 4 credit points Scientific Work Part B 4 credit points

13.1.3.1.1.1.1.1.2 Doctoral study programmes Scientific Research Methods Part A 4 credit points

Methodological work

The Ministry of Education and Science – expert (not on the regular staff) of the content of school geography and text books

2003 Applied research (SCBAT grant) “Tourism and hospitality terminology system”,

grant manager 4 School textbooks in Geography, co-author Tourism and hospitality dictionary, member or editorial board and co-author Study programmes “Tourism and hospitality Management”, “Leisure and Business

Management”, “Tourism Strategic Management” creation and accreditation, member of team

Study courses and Training programmes (>10), author Expert of accreditation for Higher Education Quality Evaluation Centre, The Ministry of

Education and Science, Latvia: 2003 Liepaja University, bachelor study programme “Tourism Management” 2005 Latvia Culture college, 1st level higher education study programme “Culture Tourism Management” 2005 Liepaja University, bachelor study programme “Tourism Management” 2009 Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, bachelor study programme “Tour Guide”

Estonia, Estonian Higher Education Accreditation Centre, expert: 2005 Estonian School of Hotel & Tourism Management, 1st level higher education study programme “Hotel and Tourism Management”

Lithuania, Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education, expert: 2007 West Lithuania Business College, non-university professional study programme “Manager” 2007 V.A.Graicunas School of Management, non-university professional study programme “Tourism Administrator” 2007 Klaipeda Business and Technology College, non-university professional study programme “Tourism Administrator” 2007 Klaipeda University, bachelor study programme “Recreation and Tourism” 2007 Klaipeda University, master study programme “Recreation and Tourism”

Number of publications – 63

13.1.3.2 Total number of publications - 63, 48 of them – scientific publications

Most significant publications 1. Rozite M. Tourism Education in Latvia – New Possibilities and Problems.// Critical Issues

in Leisure and Tourism Education. Current Trends and Developments in Pedagogy and Research. Leisure and Tourism Education Research Centre. Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College. 2006. 195 – 206 pp.

2. Rozīte M. un autoru kolektīvs. Tūrisma un viesmīlības terminu skaidrojošā vārdnīca. LR Ekonomikas ministrija. 2008. 460 lpp.

3. Rozīte M., Klepers A., 2009. The Regional Development of Tourism and the Emergence of Clusters in Latvia: The Example of Sigulda. – // Folia Geographica XIV. Latvian Geographical Society, Riga. Pp. 24-37.

4. Rozite M., Klepers A., 2009. Tourism as a Tool of Sustainable Regional Development and the Importance of Clusters in Latvia: Example of Sigulda & Ventspils. Brebbia, C.A. et.al. (eds). In: Sustainable Development. WIT Press, Wessex. Pp. 823-832.

5. Rozite M., Klepers A.,., Van der Steina A. 2009. Spatial Processes in Seaside Tourism and Their Mangement – The Case Studies of Kurzeme Peninsula.// Tiltai. 2009,3 (48) Klaipeda University, Pp.107 –115.

6. Rozīte M. Klepers A., Tūrisma vietas un galamērķi, to identificēšana un saistība ar

administratīvo teritoriju. Tourism Places and destinations – Identification and Interrelations with Administrative Boundaries. //Latvijas Universitātes raksti. 2010. 752.sēj. Zemes un vides zinātnes. 268.-283.lpp. ISSN 1407-2157

7. Rozīte M., Ozols J., Vinklere D. (2010). Quality Aspects and Assesment of Rural Tourism Enterprises of Latvia. – In: Potential of Tourism. Universytet Szczecinski. Zeszyty Naukowe Nr 592. Ekonomiczne Problemy Turysyki Nr.14., 123- 140.pp. ISSN 1640-6818, ISSN 1644-0501

8. Rozīte M., Z.Melbārde, O.Nikodemus. Latvijas ģeogrāfija 9.klasei. 2.atjaunotais izd., R.Zvaigzne ABC. 2007.- 208 lpp.

9. M.Rozīte, Z.Melbārde, L.Zelča. Pasaules ģeogrāfija vidusskolai. 1.Mācību grāmata. Zvaigzne ABC. R.2009. 224.lpp.

Further education and professional development

2006, May – seminar in Haga/Helia University of Applied Sciences “Higher education after Bologna” (Helsinki, Finland)

2007 – Certificate “IT skills for higher education”, SCBAT (6 CR) 2008, September – Certificate, participation at international seminar “Developing

Hospitality and Tourism Industry/Education Links”, SCBAT 2010, May 13-15 - Participation at UNWTO TedQual auditors courses. Brussels

(Belgium) Participation at EU Teacher mobility programme Erasmus/Socrates

-2005, October – Birmingham College of Tourism, Food and Creative Industries (U.K.)-2006, June – Prague University, Faculty of Geography (Czech republic)-2006 September – University of Alcala, Faculty of Tourism (Guadalajara, Spain)-2007, April - Minho University, Faculty of Geography (Guimaresh, Portugal)-2007, July – Saarbrucken University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of International Tourism Management, (Saarbrucken, Germany)- 2008, April- staff exchange, Hanze University (Groningen, Netherlands)- 2008, April - Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality, (Kusadasi, Turkey) -2009, March - Dundee University, Faculty of Business Management (Dundee, U.K.) -2009, May – University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Geography (Ljubljana, Slovenia)- 2010, March –University of Bologna, Rimini Campus, Faculty of Economics (Rimini, Italy)

Participation in academic and professional associations, elected positionsLatvian Geographical Society, vice presidentTourism and Hospitality Terminological Commission, head of commission

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Latvian x x xRussian x x xGermanEnglish x x x_____________

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Curriculum vitae

Maija ŠenfeldeName

LiepajaSurname

160157-11806Place of birth ID number16.01.1957 Latvian

Day, month, year of birth Nationality

Company/institution and position heldRiga Technical university, professor

Address of the company/institution: Home address:1/7 Meža str., Rīga, LV-1048 4 Spoles str., Riga, LV-1058

Phone No: +371-67089430 Phone No: +371-29184578Fax: +371-67089467 E-mail: maija.senfelde@rtu.lvE-mail: maija.senfelde@rtu.lv

13.1.4 EducationBasic, master, doctoral

studies.Establishment, country

Period Specialization Qualification

Latvian Academy of SciencesInstitute of EconomicsPost graduate course

Riga Polytechnic InstituteFaculty of Engineering Economics

1981 – 1984

1974 – 1979

Economics

Economics

Candidate of Economic Sciences

Engineer - economist

Scientific qualification

Scientific council, establishment, country

Year Specialization Sceintific degree Diploma

No

Latvian University Science Council 1993 Economics Dr.oec. C-DNr.001020

Work experienceSince 2009 Riga Technical University Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management Director of Institute of National and Regional Economy Since 2007 RTU, Faculty of Engineering Economics Head of Department of International and Regional EconomySince 2003 RTU, Faculty of Engineering Economics, Professor2002 - 2004 Ventspils Higher School, Assoc. professor1999 - 2007 RTU,Faculty of Engineering Economics Head of Professor’s group of International and Regional Economy 1999 - 2003 RTU, Faculty of Engineering Economics, Assoc. professor

1997 - 2007 RTU, Faculty of Engineering Economics Deputy Dean for Studies 1994 - 1999 RTU, Faculty of Engineering Economics Head of Department of Building Economics and Organization1994 - 1999 RTU Faculty of Engineering Economics. Department of Economics, Assist. Professor 1985 - 1994 RTU/ Riga Polytechnic Institute, Faculty of Engineering Economics Department of Economics, Lecturer 1984 - 1985 RPI Faculty of Engineering Economics Department of Polytical Economy , Assistent 1981 - 1984 Latvian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Economics, Graduate1979 - 1981 RPI Faculty of Engineering Economics Department of Polytical Economy , Laboratory Assistent

Fields of scientific research, projects, grants, supervision of master and doctoral research papersFields of research – Problems of National Economy and Regional Development2008 Project of Ministry of Education and Science of Republic of Latvia “ Economic aspects of enhancing regional competitiveness in Latvia”2007 Project of Ministry of Education and Science of Republic of Latvia

„Feasibility analysis of dynamic business environment: development of research system” participant;

2007 EUF project VPD1/ESF/NVA/05/GS/3.3.5.1./0001/0017; ”Enhancement of ways of acquiring professional education”, participant;

2003 – 2006 International project INTERREG III B (Baltic Sea Region) „Baltic Sea Virtual Campus”, project coordinator in Latvia;

2003 Swiss Baltic Net programme co-operation project „Ecosys” of Ernst Schmidheiny Foundation, manager;

2003 -2005 Co-operation project Tacis-Tempus CD-JEP 21135-2000 „A New Economic Speciality for the Classical Universities of Ukraine”6 doctoral and 55 master research papers under supervision

Participation in conferences

April 2009 - V International Scientific Conference “ State Regulation of Economy and Enhancment of Effectiveness”, 23-24 April, Belarus Academy of Management;

October 2008 - Scientific Conference „Competitiveness in the Conditions of a Global Economy”, 16-17 October, 2008, University of Niš, Serbia. „The competitiveness of regions in Latvia and problems of its evaluation”

October 2008 - 49th International Scientific Conference of Riga Technical University „The Problems of Development of National Economy and Entrepreneurship”, 9-13 October, 2008, Riga. „Application of the ranking method in the evaluation of regional competitiveness in Latvia”

March 2008 - VII international scientific conference „Countries with transition economies in the Conditions of globalization, Russian University of Friendship of Nations, Moscow;October 2007 - 5th international scientific conference “Problems and Prospects of

cooperation between the countries of South-Eastern Europe within the context of Black Sea economic cooperation and GUUAM “ organized by Donetsk National University and Svishtov D. Tsenov Academy of Economics Bulgaria, Lyvadia, Ukraine,

“Latvian economy – an economy of a small state in the conditions of

globalisation”August 2007 - International summer school for doctoral degree students

“Introduction of Research Work and How to Deal With It”, RTU, Riga June – July 2007 - XI international summer school-seminar „Specific features of small

economies today” for students majoring in international economics and management, Donetsk National University, British Council in the Ukraine

May 2007 - V Baltic conference of the Association of Management Development „The Future of the Region – People behind the Prosperity”, BI Norwegian School of Management, Oslo, Norway

April 2007 - International scientific dual conference „Towards knowledge-based economy”&”Enterprise management:diagnostics, strategy, effectiveness”

„Enhancement of efficiency of education as a relevant precondition for the development of Latvian economy”

September 2006 - 47th RTU International scientific conference “Role of international indices in assessment of competitiveness of countries and regions”

September 2006 - IV International scientific conference “Problems and Prospects of cooperation between the countries of South-Eastern Europe within the context of Black Sea economic cooperation and GUUAM “ organized by Donetsk National University and Svishtov D. Tsenov Academy of Economics Bulgaria, Albena, Bulgaria

„Enhanced competitiveness as a prerequisite of economic development of Latvia”

May 2006 - Forum of Rectors and Representatives of Higher Education establishments: international project “Baltic Sea Virtual Campus”, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Hamburg, Germany

March 2006 - International scientific conference „Dialogue between the society and authorities in the educational area”. Institute of Economics, Management and Law, Moscow, Russia. „Development of the system of higher education in the context of single European area”

March 2006 - V international scientific conference „Countries with transition economies in the Conditions of globalization, Russian University of Friendship of Nations, Moscow

„Development of innovations as a factor of economic growth in Latvia March 2006 - VIII international scientific conference „Management & Sustainable

Development”, Sofia, University of Forestry, Bulgaria “The impact of the EU structural funds on the development of Latvian national

economy”January 2006 - XII international scientific conference „Problems of Development of

Foreign Economic Relations and Attraction of Foreign Investments: Regional Aspect”, Donetsk National University, Ukraine

“The role of sustainable regional development in the economy of Latvia”October 2005 - 46th RTU international scientific conference “Problems of regional

development in Latvia and role of EU structural funds in their solution” September 2005 - IV international scientific conference “”Regiony Europy Srodkowej I

Wschodnej wobecglobalizacji I integracji miedzynarodowej”, Universytet Mikolaja Kopernika w Toruniu, Polska “ Problems of regional development in Latvia”

June - July 2005 - IX international summer school-seminar for international students majoring in economics and management, Donetsk National University, British Council in the Ukraine: „Macroeconomic aspects of development of Latvia”

April 2005 - Forum of Rectors and Representatives of Higher Educational establishments in the international Project „Baltic Sea Virtual Campus”, Vilnius University,

LithuaniaMarch 2005 - VII international scientific conference „Management & Sustainable

Development”, Sofia, University of Forestry, Bulgaria “The role of investment in a sustainable development of the economy of

Latvia”October 2004 - 45th RTU international scientific conference „ Characteristics of the development of economy of Latvia and its

perspectives”January 2004 - Seminar of participant of international Project „Baltic Sea Virtual Campus”,

West Pomeranian Business School, Szcetzin, Poland„”Status and Perspectives WP 3: Transregional Management”

January 2004 - Seminar of participants of Swiss Baltic Net programme co-operation project „Ecosys”, Kantonale Maturitatsschule fur Erwachsene , Zurich, Switzerland

„ Running of the Ecosys at RTU – experience and perspectives”March 2004 - Seminar for participants of the international Project „ Baltic Sea Virtual

Campus”, Lund University branch in Helsingborg, Sweden: “Module: Different institutional contexts - presentation of materials for module from Latvia economic experience in transition period”

November 2003 - Seminar for participants of international Project „Baltic Sea Virtual Campus”, Lund University, Sweden “Different institutional contexts – main aspects”

September 2003 - 1st international scientific conference “Problems and Prospects of co-operation between the countries of South-Eastern Europe within the context of Black Sea economic cooperation and GUUAM “ organized by Donetsk National University and Svishtov D. Tsenov Academy of Economics Bulgaria, Albena, Bulgaria

„Development of free economic zones in the territory of Latvia”January 2003 -IX international scientific conference „Problems of Foreign Economic

Relations Development and Attraction of Foreign Investments: Regional Aspect”, Donetsk National University, Ukraine

“Attraction of Investments for Improvement of Present Infrastructure Situation in the Context with Incorporation of Latvia into the European Union”

November 2002 - International scientific conference„Regional Economic Co-operation and Integration of South- and East- European Countries”, D. Tsenov Academy of Economics, Svishtov, Bulgaria

“Problems of Economic and Regional Development in Latvia in the Process of Euro integration”

Study courses (subjects)MacroeconomicsMacroeconomics AnalysisInternational Economics

Methodological workDevelopment and management of study programmes:Academical Bachelour studies “Economics”Academical Master studies “Economics”Professional Master studies “International and Regional Economics”Number of publications – 60

Most significant publications

1. Makroekonomika. 3.izd. – R.:RTU izdevniecība, 2009. – 241 lpp.2. Ievads makroekonomikā. – R.:RTU izdevniecība, 4 izdevumi no 1994. līdz 2004.g.

Līdzaut. J.Saulītis.3. Latvijas reģionālās attīstības indekss un to ietekmējošie faktori // Tautsaimniecības un

uzņēmējdarbības attīstības problēmas. Starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences zinātniskie raksti. Rīga, 2007.g. 11.-13.oktobrī. – R: RTU Izdevniecība, 2008, 11.-17.lpp.

4. Strukturālās budžeta bilances novērtēšanas nozīme fiskālās politikas veidošanā // Tautsaimniecības un uzņēmējdarbības attīstības problēmas. Starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences zinātniskie raksti. Rīga, 2007.g. 11.-13.oktobrī. – R: RTU Izdevniecība, 2008, 54.-60.lpp. (Līdzaut.J.Kekļa).

5. Latvijas reģionu konkurētspējas novērtējums // Tautsaimniecības un uzņēmējdarbības attīstības problēmas. Starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences zinātniskie raksti. Rīga, 2007.g. 11.-13.oktobrī. – R: RTU Izdevniecība, 2008, 90.-96.lpp. (Līdzaut.A.Magidenko).

6. Место Латвии в международных транспортных коридорах // Problems and Prospects of cooperation between the countries of South-Eastern Europe within the context of Black Sea economic cooperation and GUUAM. Collection of Scientific Works. Part II. Odessa- Donetsk, 2008, p.583-588 (Co-auth. G.Blagova).

7. The competitiveness of Latvia and role of innovations in its enhancement // Страны с переходной экономикой в условиях глобализации. Материалы VII Международной научно-практической конференции. Москва: Российский университет дружбы народов, 2008, с.9-12. ( Со auth. I.Judrupa).

8. Latvian economy – an economy of a small state in the conditions of globalisation// Problems and Prospects of cooperation between the countries of South-Eastern Europe within the context of Black Sea economic cooperation and GUUAM. Collection of Scientific Works. Part 1. Livadya- Donetsk, 2007, p.77-82.

9. The main factors of regional competitiveness and the importance of international indexes in its evaluation // Problems of Foreign Economic Relations Development and Attraction of the Foreign Investments: Regional Aspect. Collection of Scientific Works, part III..-Donetsk: Donetsk National University, 2007, p. 945 -950. (Co auth.I.Judrupa).

10. Enhanced competitiveness as a prerequisite of economic development of Latvia// Problems and Prospects of cooperation between the countries of South-Eastern Europe within the context of Black Sea economic cooperation and GUUAM. Collection of Scientific Papers. Part 1. Svishtov- Donetsk, 2006, p.63-68.

11. Проблемы экономического развития Латвии// Polityka Rozwoju Europy Srodkowo-Wschodnej. Aspekty makroekonomiczne I regionalne, pod.red. W.Karaszewskiego i S.Kunikowskiego. Wloclawek, Wloclawskie Towarzystwo Naukowe, 2006, p.173-177.

12. The impact of the EU structural funds on the development of Latvian national economy// Management & Sustainable Development. Academic journal of University of Forestry, vol. 1-2/2006 (14). – Sofia, University of Forestry, 2006, p.53 -57.

13. The role of sustainable regional development in the economy of Latvia// Problems of Foreign Economic Relations Development and Attraction of the Foreign Investments: Regional Aspect. Collection of Scientific Works, part 1.-Donetsk: Donetsk National University, 2006, p.51 -56

14. Latvijas ekonomikas attīstības raksturojums un tās perspektīvas// Tautsaimniecības un uzņēmējdarbības attīstības problēmas. Starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences zinātniskie raksti.-Rīga: RTU Izdevniecība, 2005, 81.-90.lpp.

15. The role of investment in a sustainable development of the economy of Latvia//Management & Sustainable Development. Academic journal of University of Forestry, vol. 1-2/2005(12). – Sofia, University of Forestry, 2005, p.88-94.

16. Latvijas integrācija Eiropas Savienībā un tās lauksaimniecības attīstības iespējas//RTU Zin. raksti Ekonomika un uzņēmējdarbība. Tautsaimniecība: teorija un prakse 3. sērija 7 .

sējums. Rīga: RTU izdevniecība, 2003, 36. – 42 lpp.17. Attraction of Investments for Improvement of Present Infrastructure Situation in the

Context with Incorporation of Latvia into the European Union// The Problems of the Foreign Economic Relations Development and Attraction of the Foreign Investments (Regional Aspect). Collection of Scientific Works, part 2.-Donetsk: National University, 2003.- p.374-378.

Further education and professional development April 2009 - scientific seminar „ Latvian Economy: past, present and future”, RTU, Riga;April 2008 - scientific seminar „ The Role of Education in the Development of Latvian

Economy and Human Resources”, RTU, Riga;since 2007 - participation in „Expert talks” organized by Latvian Central Bank;October 2007 - conference „Competitiveness: cornerstone of Latvian national economy in the future”,

Latvian Bank;June 2007 - conference „Challenges in Latvian labour market”, LR Ministry of Welfare; April 2007 -scientific seminar „Developmental problems of Latvian national economy

and human resources”, RTU, Riga;December 2006 - international scientific seminar „Development of innovative

entrepreneurship based on knowledge management”, RTU, Riga;October 2006 - conference „Sustainable development of national economy: current Issues, risks,

solutions”, Latvian Bank;June 2006 - international scientific seminar „ Small business management: innovations,

strategy, values”, RTU, Riga;September 2005 - conference „Latvia on its way to welfare: growth potential and visions”;May 2005 - practical research conference “Business education and regional

Development agency”, Business Management College; February 2005 - OEKOWI / ECOSYS seminar for course trainers, Ernst Schmidheiny

Foundation, Swiss Baltic Net, Riga.

Participation in academic and professional associations, elected positionsMember of Promotion Council RTU P-09;Expert of Latvian Science Council;Member of RTU EEF Professors Council;Member of Editorial Board of RTU proceedings, series “Economics and Business”;Member of Editorial Board of RTU EEF proceedings “Economic Research in Business”;Expert of Quality Assessment Centre of Higher Education in Latvia;Expert of Quality Assessment Centre of Higher Education in Estonia;Member of Programme Committee of RTU annual international scientific conferences;Member of Programme Committee of annual international scientific conferences of Russian University of Friendship of Nations;Member of Programme Committee of annual international scientific conferences “Management & Sustainable Development” of University of Forestry, Sofia, Bulgaria;Member of RTU Senate;Member of RTU EEMF Council.

Honour titles, awards2007, 2006 and 2001 – RTU Certificates of Recognition1998 – Acknowledgement by Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Latvia

Languages: Reading skills Writing skills Speaking skillsexcellent good average excellent good average excellent good

average

Latvian x x xRussian x x xGermanEnglish x x x_____________

Curriculum vitae

Raina VīraNameRiga

Surname150256-10924

Place of birth ID number15,02,1956 Latvian

Day, month, year of birth13.1.4.1.1.1.1 Nationality

Riga International School of Economics and Business Administration, Asoc.prof.Company/institution and position held

Address of the company/institution: Home address:Meza 1 Ceres 8a-26

Phone No: +371 2 9495550 Phone No: +371 2 9495550Fax: E-mail: raina@latnet.lvE-mail: raina@latnet.lv

13.1.5 EducationBasic, master, doctoral

studies.Establishment, country

Period Specialization Qualification

Latvian University

Latvian University

Riga Polytechnic Institute, Faculty of Engineering and Economy

1998-2001

1996-1997

1974-1979

Pedagogy

Pedagogy

Engineereconomy

Dr.paed.

Master in Pedagogy

Engineer- Economist

Scientific qualificationScientific council, establishment,

countryYear Specialization Sceintific

degreeDiploma

NoLU Institute of pedagogy and psychology

2001. Pedagogy Dr.paed. CD 001599

Work experience

From 2005Asoc.prof.Riga International School of Economics and Business Administration

2000-2005University lecturerRiga International School of Economics and Business Administration

1995-2008

University lecturer, Asoc.prof.School of Public Administration, School of Business Administration Turib, Banking Institution of Higher Education, Rīga Stradiņš University, Economy and culture higher school

From 1995 consultation and training works in many organizations-business (for example, Rīgas piensaimnieks, New Rosme, several banks) and public administration (for example, Municipality of Liepāja, Public treasury, State Revenue Service, ministerial) experience, themes- Basic management, Leadership, Human resources management, Time management, Change management

Fields of scientific research, projects, grants, supervision of master and doctoral research papers

2006-2008Project expert, contract Nr. 2005/0231/VPD1/ESF/PIAA/04/APK/3.3.7/0001/0002 Project expert, contract Nr. 2005/0001/VPD1/ESF/PIAA/05/NP/3.2.6.1/0001/0001/0154

Supervision of master research papers from 1998.

Participation in conferences1. Metavēstījumi komunikācijā/ X Starptautiskā zinātniskā konference “Komunikācijas vadība

informācijas sabiedrībā”, Biznesa augstskola Turība, Rīga, 2009.2. Work-life balance in recession of economics: view of Latvia/ Trends in Human Resources

Management – conception of Work-Life Balance and personal development policy, Second Scientific and Practical Conference, Technical University of Lodz, 2009.

3. Labāka regulējuma stratēģijas instrumentu izmantošana ar komercdarbību saistīto administratīvo šķēršļu novēršanā// Starptautiskā zinātniskā konference “Darba tirgus sociālie un ekonomiskie izaicinājumi”, Biznesa augstskola Turība, Rīga, 2008.

Study courses (subjects)ManagementHuman resourseOperation managementChange managementStrategic managementInternational marketingQuality management sistems

Methodological work

“Personal handbook”, co –author, in publishers

Number of publications – 18Most significant publications

1. Metavēstījumi komunikācijā/ X Starptautiskā zinātniskā konference “Komunikācijas vadība informācijas sabiedrībā”, Biznesa augstskola Turība, Rīga, 2009.

2. Employees job satisfaction: the view of Latvia/Update international, Special edition, FH Mainz University of applied sciences, 2009.

3. Work-life balance in recession of economics: view of Latvia/ Trends in Human Resources Management – conception of Work-Life Balance and personal development policy, Second Scientific and Practical Conference, Technical University of Lodz, 2009.

4. Labāka regulējuma stratēģijas instrumentu izmantošana ar komercdarbību saistīto administratīvo

šķēršļu novēršanā// Starptautiskā zinātniskā konference “Darba tirgus sociālie un ekonomiskie izaicinājumi”, Biznesa augstskola Turība, Rīga, 2008

5. Uzņēmuma mācību sistēma kā korporatīvās kultūras sastāvdaļa/ Pētījumi pieaugušo pedagoģijā, LU akadēmiskais apgāds,2005

6. Kvalitātes vadības sistēma augstākajā izglītībā / Latvijas Zinātņu Akadēmijas vēstis, Rīga, 2002.7. Komunikācija kā vadības objekts // Starptautiskā zinātniskā konference "Komunikācija un

kopība", LLU Humanitārais institūts, Jelgava, 2001.8. Augstskola kā pedagoģiskā sistēma // Starptautiskā konference “Ekonomisko un sociālo attiecību

transformācija: procesi, tendences, rezultāti”, Biznesa augstskola Turība ,2001, 417 - 422. lpp.9. The Role of Education in Human Development // 6th Nordic – Baltic conference in Regional

Science “Nordic – Baltic Sea region on the Eve of the 21st century”, LU, Rīga, 2000, 347 -350. lpp.

10. Studiju procesa pilnveidošanas metodes // Starptautiskā zinātniski praktiskā konference “Tūrisma prakses, izglītības un pētniecības integrācija: pieredze un vērtējums”, Biznesa augstskola Turība, Rīga, 2000, 226 - 231. lpp.

11. Quality Manegement in Hight Professional Education // Starptautiskā konference “Economic Reform in Eastern and Central Europe", Klaipēdas Universitāte, Klaipēda, 1999, 353 - 355. lpp.

12. Vīra R., Kiščenko A., Onževs O. Acquisition of Higher Education in business Manegement VIA Internet: Software and the Specifics of Teaching Methods // Starptautiskās konferences “Distance Education for Lifelong learning in 21 st Century” rakstu krājums, Rīga: LU, 2000, 44. - 47. lpp.

13. Vīra R., Koķe T. Pedagoģiskās vadības kvalitāte studiju efektivitātes paaugstināšanā // Zinātniski praktiskās konferences “Augstskolu profesionālo programmu pasniegšanas metodika” ziņojumi, Rīga: Sociālo tehnoloģiju augstskola, 2000, 12. - 17. lpp.

14. Vīra R. Kvalitātes stratēģija izglītības procesu vadībā // Starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences “Uzņēmējdarbības vide: tiesiskā bāze un kvalitāte” rakstu krājums, Rīga: Biznesa augstskola Turība, 1999, 288. - 294. lpp.

15. Vīra R. Augstākās profesionālās izglītības kvalitāte // Zinātniski praktiskās konferences “Latvijas uzņēmēja konkurētspēja un izglītība” rakstu krājums, Rīga: Biznesa augstskola Turība, 1998, 86. - 90. lpp.

16. Vīra R. Dialoga metodes pedagoģiskie aspekti / Konferences “Ekonomikas nozares zināšanas speciālista karjeras izaugsmē” tēzes, Rīga: Turības mācību centrs, 1997, 18. - 20. lpp.

Further education and professional development

EU PHARE public administration reform. Theme: Teaching Methodology, 1996.AMU-Centre (Denmark) course ”Quality Management”,1998.CEEMAN seminar”Quality in Education – Quality in Business”,1998.OECD-Programme on institutional management in higher education, seminar: ”Quality Assessment and Internationalisation in Higher Education Institutions”,1998.LU Municipal and Project Management State Learning Centre, seminar: Quality Management,1999.PHARE project ”Education of Educators”, course of seminars in Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Project Management,1999BAT Courses Department, course of seminars ”Management Improvement and Quality Ensuring in a Company”,1999LAS Certification Centre, course ”Quality Management Fundamentals”,1999LAS Certification Centre, course, ”Quality System Audit”,2000PHARE project in cooperation with Denmark ”Personnel Assessment”,2001BMDA seminar ”How to Teach by the Case Method?”, Kaunas,2004CEEMAN seminar ”Consultancy for Management”, Educators workshop, Slovenia, 2005Europrojects seminar “How to get a money from ESF ”, 2007.ERASMUS, Salford university, 2008

Participation in academic and professional associations, elected positions

Member of the board LIF

Languages: Reading skills Writing skills Speaking skillsexcellent good average excellent good average excellent good

averageLatvianRussianGermanEnglish _____________

25.10.2009.(Date) (Signature)

CURRICULUM VITAE

ANDRA ZVIRBULE-BĒRZIŅAName SurnameLatvia 04.12.1970

Place of birth Year of birth

Latvian University of Agriculture , Faculty of Economics, Entrepreneurship and Management department, asoc.profesorHead of Masters Programs Department

Work place and position

Work address:Svētes iela 18

JelgavaLatvija

Phone: 0037163084911 mob.f.0037126442235Fax:

E-mail: Andra.Zvirbule@llu.lv

EducationHigher education, Master’s

studies, doctoral studies. Educational Establishment,

country

Study period Speciality Qualificatio

n

LUA Faculty of Food technology

LUA Faculty of Economics

LUA Program of doctor’ degree studies

1989-1994

1997-1999

1999-2002

Public catering and organization catering industryEntrepreneurship and management

Branch of economics, subdivision of agrarian and regional economics

Bac.ing.

Mag.oec.

Dr.oec.

Research degrees

Institution awarding degree Year Speciality Degree Diploma No.

LUA Doctorate Council Branch of economics, subdivision of agrarian and regional economics

2003 Branch of economics, subdivision of agrarian and regional economics

Dr.oec. G-D Nr.000426

Employment2007.- LUA Faculty of Economics Head of Masters Programs Department2005.- LUA Faculty of Economics Entrepreneurship and Management department,

asoc.professor Visiting Professor in Business School Turiba, Latvia

2004.- 2005. LUA Faculty of Economics Entrepreneurship and Management department, professor assistant

2000.-2004. . LUA Faculty of Economics Entrepreneurship and Management department, lecturer

1999.-2000. LUA Faculty of Economics Entrepreneurship and Management department, assistant

1995.-1997. Stock company Tukums Meat Company – marketing director and merchandizing director.

Scientific research interests

1. Participation in International project EEA/Norwegian Project LV0040 „Developing and delivering innovative training modules for Baltic executives using an interdisciplinary approach to entrepreneurship and advanced technologies.”2008.-2010.

2. Project leader (XP 89) Professional masters program development and improvement of cooperation with employers, businesses and municipalities ( 2008.-2009.)

3. Participation in project 01.0013.1.Agriculture in Latvia in new politic conditions in EU development . Council of Science in Latvia) 2001

4. Scientific contract with Zemgales development agency- Analyses to study program rural entrepreneur to development

5. Participation in project (ESF) Distance education program “Business” formation and realization 2005/0018/VPD1/ESF/PIAA/04/APK/3.3.7/0017/0014 (2005.year -2006. year)

6. Participation in project ( Latvian Ministry of Economics) To start a business and self- employed analyse in Latvia- problems and solution. (Nr.VPD1/ESF/NVA/04/NP/3.1.5.1./0001/0001) Contract Nr.81 (2006.year.)

7. Participation and expert opinion in project (ESF) Nr.VPD1/ESF/PIAA/05/APK/3.2.5.2./0042/0014 Traineeship for University lecturer to improve practice knowledge. Contract Nr.100-2006 (2006.year.)

Contributions at conferences (last three years 2006.-2008.)

1. Twelve member International Scientific Conference "Economic Science for Rural Development", Jelgava 2009 April The Analysis of External Factors Causing Insolvency

2. Participation LUA Teaching guide conference. Theme- Master -career basis with the presentation of professional masters programs for business management concept of cooperation with employers in 2009 January 23, Jelgava

3. Analysis of Factors Affecting the Establishment of MBA Programme International City Break Conference on Social Sciences and Human Development Research and 2nd International City Break Conference on Business and Economic Research Athens Institute for Education and Research, 2008. 17.-20.okt

4. Bulgarian Academy of Science, 7th International Symposium ECONOMY& BUSINESS 2008. Theme Importance of logistic in the activity of ports in Latvia.

5. International Scientific Conference “Economic Science for Rural Development”, Jelgava, Latvia report theme :Assessment of the Posibilities to Use Outsourcing in Production of Food Products 2008

6. Conference in Kaunas (Lithuania) 5-7 Oct. 2006„Management Theory and Studies for Rural Business and Infrastructure Development” report theme - Key Concepts Influencing the Development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.

7. Conference in Latvia “Economics Science for Rural Development” Apr. 2006. Report theme - Milk sales diversification possibilities by means of private label

Courses deliveredLecture and seminary:Entrepreneurship 3.5PP Compulsory for higher professional study program of the Faculty of Technology in the specialization ‘’ Public catering and hospitality entrepreneurship ’’Management 2.0 PP Compulsory for higher professional study program of the Faculty of Technology in the specialization ‘’ Public catering and hospitality entrepreneurship ’’Study programs direction :Entrepreneurship 1.5PP Compulsory for higher professional study program of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Institute of Food and Environmental Hygiene.Organization process of production and service 3.0 PP Educational package in Faculty of Economics higher education bachelor program “Business and Enterprise management”Management 1.5 PP Compulsory for higher professional study program of the Faculty of Forestry, Department of Labour Environment specialization “Labour protection and safety”Controlling 2.0 PP Voluntary for MBA program of the Faculty of EconomicsOperation management 2.0 PP Voluntary for MBA program of the Faculty of Economics

Number of publications: -17 (int.al., 5 study books, 12 publications)Publications

1. Analysis of External Factors Causing Insolvency in Latvia// Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “Economic Science for Rural Development”, Jelgava, 2009 13.-20.lpp.Nr18

2. Andra Zvirbule Bērziņa, Zane Bulderberga Analysis of Factors Affecting the Establishment of MBA Programme International City Break Conference on Social Sciences and Human Development Research and 2nd International City Break Conference on Business and Economic Research Athens Institute for Education and Research, 2008

3. Importance of logistics in the activity of ports in Latvia//Journals International Scientific Publications Economy&Business ISSN:1313-2555, Bulgaria 2008

4. Quality of work environment// Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “Economic Science for Rural Development”, Jelgava, 2008 15.-23.lpp.Nr15

5. Assessment of the Posibilities to Use Outsourcing in Production of Food Products// Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “Economic Science for Rural Development”, Jelgava, 2008 248.-254.lpp.Nr15

6. Vitola S., Zvirbule-Berzina A Key Concepts Influencing the Development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises// Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference „Management Theory and Studies for Rural Business and Infrastructure Development”, Lithuanian University of Agriculture, 2006 152.-157.p.

7. Milk Sales Diversification Possibilieties by Means of Private Label // Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “Economic Science for Rural Development”, Jelgava, 2006 130.-139.lpp.

8. An Integrated Approach to Agricultural Production- An Opportunity to Improve the Quality of the Rural Environment // Humanities& Social sciences. Latvia. University of Latvia.2004.-81-93.pp

9. Factors That Influence the Demand for Meat and Meat Products in the Urban and Rural Areas of Latvia // Humanities& Social sciences. Latvia. University of Latvia.2004.-69.-81.pp

10. The Stratification of Meat Market // International Scientific Conference Reports (Proceedings) , Jelgava, 2003., 195-198 lpp.

Study books Management. LUA 2006..,502p.

Operation management Zvirbule-Bērziņa.A.,Rīga, 2006., 150p. Management. 2005.,456 lpp.

Continuing education, in-service training (last three years) Certificate Nr. 2534 Modern Role of Rural Areas in the Post –Industrial Society ,

Social Sciences Faculty of Šiauliai University, Lithuania 2009.g. Certifikate Teacher communication capabilities LUA Favculty of Economics

Christelijke Hogechool Dronten (Netherland) 2008.g. Certificate NOVA-BOVA ‘Methodology of Research’ Nr.458 2008.g. ERASMUS activity in - Tietgen Business College lectures on the topic Concepts

Influencing the Development of Micro, Small and Middle Enterprises. Development Trends of Enterprises in the Regions of Latvia in the Context of Regulations Set Forth in the European Charter for Small Enterprises, 2008.g.

Certificate “International cooperation between higher educational institution” (Germany, Austria) 2006.

LUA Certificate “Higher educational institution didactic” 2004. Certificate “Практика оценки бизнеса и управление стоимостью компании”

2004. (Russia, Academy of Finances )

Academic and social societies (membership)Academic Member Athens Institute for Education and Research from 2008.LUA Member of Board from 2006.LUA Member of Convent from 2004.Ltd. GAA owner and Chairman of the Board from 2005.

Languages: Latvian- native speaker; Russian- excellent; English-good

Curriculum vitae

VITA ZARINAName Surname

KULDIGA 191163-11100Place of birth Personal Latvian ID number19.11.1963 LATVIA

Date of birth NationalitySchool of Business Administration “Turība” ………

Institution of employment and positionWork address Home address:

Graudu 68, Riga, LV-1058, Latvia Braslas str.53-39, Riga, Latvia

Phone: 7615541 Phone: +371 29417045Fax: 7619152 E-mail:

zarinavita@inbox.lvE-mail: vitaz@turiba.lv

Education

Basic studies, Master’s studies, Doctor’s studies. Educational

institution, country

Period Speciality Qualification awarded

Latvia Agriculture University 1983-1989 economist economist

University of Latvia 1995 – 1998 teacher English language teacher for elementary school

Riga International College of Economics and Business Administration,

2000-2002 Business Administr

ation

MBA

University of Latvia 200718.06.2007

economics Doctoral degree in the Economical science

(Dr.oec.)

Work experience

2008 Business University Turiba docent., Sales Management program director

2008 Redactor professional magazine Bilance2007 University of Latvia , lecturer 2000-2007 Business University Turiba lecturer; accounting, auditing1998-2007 SSC Diplomatic Service Agency, director of financial department,

member of the board1997-1998 SSC Diplomatic Service Agency, chief accountant1992-1997 SIA “ EIVA” headmistress1982-1992 Tukum’s District Executive Council, chief specialist - economist

Scientific activities and publications

Participation in the Scientific researches

1. Latvia Scientific Council Main directions of regional and regions establishment activities in Latvia, 2002-2007.

2. Scientific research Integration in the EU influences research to Latvia tax policy, 2003-2007.g.

Prepared study aid1. Accounting system: development, standard requirement.// Riga: Business University

Turiba, 2004. 260.p.2. Financial accounting task work.// Riga: Business University Turiba, 2005. 260.p.3. Financial accounting //Distance learning, Business and Management Academy Latvia,

2007. 313. p.

International conferences:1. International conference Aktīvu vērtības zudums, 2004. November 7-9 Poland,

Wroclaw, Economical Academy named by O.Langego2. XXXII International scientific practical conference Accounting and Auditing

According with International Standards, Russia Federation, Moscow State University, 2004. June 24.

3. International Scientific Conference Development of economy: theory and practice, Lithuania, University of Vilnius, faculty of Kaunas 2004. October 30 November 2

4. 12. Annual NISPAs conference Central and Eastern European Countries Inside and Outside the European Union: Avoiding a New Divide, Lithuania, Vilnius, 2004.May 13-15

5. International Conference Accounting, audit and taxes: development and trends of theory and practice, Riga 2005 February 10

6. International Conference Accounting Theory and Practice, 2005.November 4-6, Poland, Wroclaw, Economical Academy named by O.Langego

7. VII International scientific practical conference Īpašums, tā apgrūtinājumi, iespējas, Riga, 2006. June 2

8. International Conference Business reconstruction, 2006 November 5-7 Poland, Wroclaw, Economical Academy named by O.Langego

9. VII International Conference Scientific Accounting Schoolevalution, today and perspective, 2007 November 3.-4 Ukraine, State Technical University in Zhitomir

Scientific articles:

10. Keišs S., Zariņa V. Izdevumu kapitalizācija ilgtermiņa materiālo aktīvu iegādē un remontos.// Latvijas Universitātes zinātniskie raksti. 702.sējums. – Rīga: LU, 2006.- 211.-220.lpp.

11. Zariņa V. Atliktā nodokļa ietekme uz MVU finanšu pārskatu Starptautisko grāmatvedības standartu skatījumā // Tautsaimniecības attīstības problēmas Latvijā Nr.4 – Rīga 2005. – 242. – 244. lpp

12. Zariņa V., Medne A., Влияние бухгалтерского учета хозяиственной деятельности и налогов на управление предпринимательством. // Vilnius University Kaunas faculty of humanities: - Kaunas, Lithuania 2004. – 44 – 49p.

13. Keišs S., Zariņa V., Opportynity of getting high professional accountants education in Latvia. // Vilnius University Kaunas faculty of humanities: - Kaunas, Lithuania 2006. – 44 p.

14. Medne A., Zariņa V., Saimnieciskās darbības uzskaites un nodokļu grāmatvedības

ietekme uz uzņēmējdarbības vadību // Liepājas pedagoģiskās akadēmijas Sociālo zinātņu un vadības katedras rakstu krājums VII. – Liepāja: 2006. – 325. – 329.lpp.

15. Zarina V., Medne A., Taxes and labour market problems in Latvia // Tallin University of Technology Department of Accounting: - Tallin, Estonia 2008. 210 – 215 str. ISBN 978-9949-430-22-2

16. Zarina V. И авт.колекив, Особнности бухгалтерского учета, аудита и анализа в Латвийской республике\\ Житоирскй Государтвенный ехнологиекий универитт: - Житомир, Украина 2008 . 133 – 185 стр. ISBN 978-966-683-165-4

13.1.5.1.1.1Other publications1. Keišs S., Tilta E., Kazinovskis A., Zariņa V., Medne A. Reģionālās attīstības virzieni

un pasākumu sistēma reģionu izveidei Latvijā ES kontekstā.// LZP Ekonomikas un juridiskās zinātnes galvenie pētījumu virzieni 2004.gadā: Nr.10. – Rīga: LZP Ekonomikas un juridiskās zinātnes ekspertu komisija, 2005. – 73.-79.lpp.

2. Zariņa V., Medne A. Long Term Tangible Assets Valuation and Taxes in Latvia.// Accounting and Performance Management Perspectives in Business and Public Sector Organizations. – Tartu: Tartu University School of Economics and Business Administration Institute of Finance and Accounting, 2005. – 122 -129 p.

3. Zariņa V. Vai reāls palīgs grāmatvežiem ikdienas darbā? // Bilance, Nr.20 (128).2005. – 12. – 14.lpp.

4. Zariņa V. Jāuzlabo finanšu pārskatu kvalitāte. // Bilance, Nr. 19 (127).2005. – 4. – 6.lpp.

5. Zariņa V. Grāmatvedības sistēma: attīstība, standartu prasības.// Rīga: BA Turība, 2004. 260.lpp.

6. Zariņa V. Nepieciešama vienota grāmatvedības valoda // Bilance, Nr. 13 (145).2006. – 5. – 7.lpp.

7. Keišs S., Tilta E., Kazinovskis A., Zariņa V., Medne A. Balode G. Reģionalizācija ES un Latvijā sociāli ekonomiskās attīstības kontekstā.// Latvijas Zinātņu akadēmijas Ekonomikas institūta gadagrāmata 2007.- Rīga: LZP Ekonomikas institūts, 2007. – 115.-129.lpp

8. Zarina V., Medne A., Изменение стоимости долгосрочных активов, причины, решения, согласование с международными стандартами бухгалтерского учета и их отражение на налоговое законодательство Латвии // Московский Государственный Университет, Материали XXXV научно – практичесой конференции “Татуровские чтения – 2007“, 28 – 29 июня 2007г., 181 –189 стр.

9. Zariņa V. Uzņēmējdarbība reģistrēta. Ko tālāk? // Bilance, Nr.7 (187) 2008.- 16.-19.lpp.

10. Zariņa V. Vai reāls palīgs grāmatvežiem ikdienas darbā? // Bilance, Nr.20 (128).2005. – 12. – 14.lpp.

11. Zariņa V. Analizēsim finanšu informāciju // Bilance, Nr.15 (195) 2008.- 16.-19.lpp.12. Zariņa V. Grāmatvedības politikas piemērs // Bilance, Nr.7 (187) 2008.- 16.-19.lpp.13. Zariņa V. Darba kapitāls // Bilance, Nr.21 (201) 2008.- 16.-19.lpp.14. Zariņa V. Grāmatvedības vēsture // Bilance, Nr.22 (202) 2008.- 15.-18.lpp.15. Zariņa V. Grāmatvedim ir ļoti “jādraudzējas” ar skaitļiem // Bilance, Nr.2 (206)

2009. 20 – 21.lpp.

Pedagogic activity at School of business administration “Turība”

Consulted Master thesis……. about themes:

Consulted diploma papers ……. about themes:

13.1.5.1.2 Leading study courses in school year 2008./2009. Grāmatvedība budžeta iestādēs – 3KP, Tiesību zinātņu profesionālā maģistratūras

studiju programma (izvēles kurss) Starptautiskie grāmatvedības standarti– 3KP, Uzņēmējdarbības vadības studiju

programmā (izvēles kurss) Finanšu grāmatvedība– 3KP, Grāmatvedība, pirmā līmeņa augstākā profesionālā

izglītības studiju programmā. Revīzija un audits– 2KP, Grāmatvedība, pirmā līmeņa augstākā profesionālā izglītības

studiju programmā. Grāmatvedības praktikums– 2KP, Grāmatvedība, pirmā līmeņa augstākā profesionālā

izglītības studiju programmā. Starptautiskie revīzijas standarti– 2KP, Uzņēmējdarbības vadības studiju programmā

(izvēles kurss) Accounting – 2KP, Hospitality and Management, International program Financial Management – 2 KP, Hospitality and Management, International program Publiskās finanses – Publiskās pārvaldes maģistratūras studiju programma

Organisational activities: N/A

Official consultant of governmental, municipal or other enterprises: N/A

14. Professional, scientific and business activities in the period of last 3-5 years

Time period, year

Theme / topic Sector / name of company / institution

Please mark the relevant answer

Development of ‘Case studyies’ which may be referred to Latvian business environment

Until 5 pages

More than 6 pages

Consultations for companies

2004-till now

Accounting, taxes

Ltd Balsts - R Paid service Free of

chargex Other

Patent / author’s rights (copyright)Received grant for researchParticipation in research(preparation, implementation,

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presentation)Board member of company

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Accounting, taxes, bussines, personal

Bilance

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2004- till now

Accounting International Accounting Association

Important scientific work

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APPENDIX No. 3Description of courses of studies

APPROVED atDepartment of Commerce meeting

Minutes of the meeting No. 5. 23.04.2009Head of the Department R. Zvirgzdiņa

SIA “School of Business Administration Turiba”

STUDY COURSE PROGRAMME

Title of the study courseScientific research methods

Code of the courseDate of ApprovalField of Science

VAD1301D23.04.2009

Management scienceCredit points 4Total number of hours 160Total number of lessons V/24, S/24Number of hours of seminars, practical or laboratory works Level Doctoral studiesPreliminary knowledge Analysis and synthesis, data processing

and logics. Microeconomics, Macroeconomics.

STUDY COURSE AUTHOR (-S):Name Surname Degree, positionAndra Zvirbule-Bērziņa Dr.oec.,assoc.profesore

OBJECTIVES:Course objectives- scientific research work is not possible without use of scientific methods; therefore the course provides in depth knowledge and competences in carrying out scientific research. The aim of the study subject is to provide knowledge and competences in scientific and research methods.

TASKS:Doctoral students will acquire the ability to draft research programmes, formulate hypothesis, set goals and choose the appropriate research methods. Students are informed about the scientific publication drafting requirements and standards for both Latvian as well as foreign issues. Ability to determine and apply both quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Knowledge Scientific research methods - quantitative and qualitativeSkills Draft research programmes, formulate hypothesis, set goals, define tasks, define

research hypothesis and choose the appropriate research methods Attitude Cognitive, emotional and willingness

REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE CREDITS:

Tasks to be carried out during the course and their weightage:To successfully complete the programme it is necessary to-1.-participate in group work- evaluate the quality of scientific article according to international criteria thereby acquiring and learning the criteria for evaluation of scientific articles 2.-complete self dependent task – justify one’s scientific research programme by defining hypothesis, setting goals and tasks as well as choosing the appropriate research methods3.-practical work-using one of the specific qualitative methods, carry out and solve management science or economic problem situation.

STUDY METHODS:Self-dependent studies, group work, practical work, lectures, seminar

METHODOLOGICAL PROVISION OF COURSE:Informative materials –information necessary for mastering the lectures, making calculations and summarising mathematical formulas.

FORMS OF ASSESSMENT:Summary of results of self-dependent studies, group work, practical work.

LANGUAGE OF STUDIES:Latvian STUDY COURSE CONTENTS:

1. Basic principles of science and research2. Preparation and development of plan for scientific research:

Research actualityResearch novelty Research hypothesisResearch goals, tasksResearch database, sources, ways of gathering Research methodsResearch progress and stages

3. Economic and management science research methodology:3.1.Generally accepted research methods;3.2.Sociological research methods;3.3.Statistical research methods;3.4.Mathematical methods of economic research;

4. Quantitative and qualitative research methods, its application5. Management research methods:

5.1.Ranging- single rank or various ranks5.2.Deciosion making methods- pair method5.2.Expert method5.3.Hierarhical analysis of expert opinion

SOURCES: 1. LZP oficiālie izdevumi2. Žurnāli: Ekonomists, Biznesa Psiholoģija, Zinātnes Vēstnesis3. The Economist4. Harvard Business Review5. Harvard Business School Press

LITERATURE:

1. A.Ļepihovs, O.Morozs  Dialogi : polemiski raksti par mūsdienu zinātnes attīstības iespējamām sekām / - Rīga : Avots, 1983. – 407lpp.

2. Eko Umberto. Kā uzrakstīt diplomdarbu : humanitārās zinātnes / - Rīga : Jāņa Rozes apgāds, 2006. – 319 lpp.

3. Boļšakovs, Sergejs. Inovatīvā darbība Latvijā /. - Rīga : Jumava, 2008. - 323 lpp.

4. Diderihs H. Uzņēmuma ekonomika. Zinātne. Rīga, 2000.-515.lpp5. Frolova L., Matemātiskā modelēšana ekonomikā un menedžmentā : teorija

un prakse / Rīga : Izglītības soļi, 2005.-438.lpp.6. Ekonomisko research methods un informācijas avoti:Mācību līdzeklis/sast.

V. Kozlinskis – Jelgava:LLU, 2001. – 66. lpp.7. An Introduction to Management Science: Quantitative Approaches to

Decision Making / David R. Anderson, Dennis J. Sweeney, Thomas A. Williams, Kipp Martin. - 12th edit. - Australia [etc.] : Thomson/South-Western, 2008. - 907 p. 

8. Chalmers A.F. What is this thing called Science? / - 3rd ed. - Buckingham : Open University Press, 2002. -, 266 p. 

9. Cohen Barry H. Essentials of Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences/ - New Yersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2004. , 289 p. 

10. Yates Simeon J. Doing social science research /. - London : SAGE Publications, 2004. - 293 p. 

11. Wellington Jerry. Research Methods for the Social Sciences/ Jerry Wellington, Marcin Szczerbinski. - London ; New York : Continuum, 2007. - 234 p. 

Internet resources:1. Database Google Scholar 2. Database SCIRUS 3. Database EBSCO4. www.lzp.lv

Authors’ Signature:

…………………………………… / A.Zvirbule-Bērziņa /

Date: …………………..

APPROVED atDepartment of Commerce meeting

Minutes of the meeting No. 5. 23.04.2009Head of the Department R. Zvirgzdiņa

SIA “School of Business Administration Turiba”

STUDY COURSE PROGRAMME

Title of the study coursePedagogy and management of higher

education institutions (doctoral study programme “Business

administration”)Code of the courseDate of ApprovalField of Science

PED1003D23.04.2009Pedagogy

Credit points 4Total number of hours 160Total number of lessons 12Number of hours of seminars, practical or laboratory works

12

Number of hours of self-dependent studies

136

Level Doctoral studiesPreliminary knowledge Basic research skills and capabilities

STUDY COURSE AUTHORS:Name Surname Degree, positionAldis Baumanis Dr.paed., assoc.prof.Ineta Lūka Dr.paed., assoc.prof.

Sandra Jirgena Dr.psych., assist. prof.

OBJECTIVES:Development of pedagogical competence of educators of higher education institutions. TASKS (expected RESULTS):During the course PhD students will acquire the latest theoretical and practical cognitions in the field of pedagogy and management of higher education institutions, will develop comprehension on the basic terms of adult education (andragogy), regularities of andragogy, teaching and learning models, strategies and styles.

Knowledge The course gives a chance to learn the latest theoretical and practical cognitions, enlarge their knowledge and comprehension on pedagogical and psychological interaction between the educator and students, as well as develop a conception on management of higher education institutions and economics of education.

Skills Develop PhD students’ research skills. Develop PhD students’ teaching skills.

Develop the skills necessary in performing management functions. Improve PhD students’ discussion and management skills, the skill to express and justify

their opinion, presentation skills. Improve PhD students’ skills of analysis and synthesis as well as problem solving skills. Promote PhD students’ cooperation skills, critical and creative thinking skills. Promote PhD students’ ability to implement the acquired knowledge into practice.

AttitudeInterest in the theories of pedagogy and management has risen. Positive attitude to research, science and motivation of conducting one’s own research have been developed.

REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE CREDITS:Tasks to be carried out during the course and their weightage: Self-dependent studies and participation in the lessons – 40% Exam – 60%

STUDY METHODS:Lectures, seminars, problem-centred discussions, case studies, individual work, pair work, self-dependent studies, etc..

METHODOLOGICAL PROVISION OF COURSE: Lectures (power point presentations) prepared by the professor, Materials and handouts designed by the professor, Course books, sources, Internet resources, Teaching-learning aids for assessment (self-dependent studies, exam)

FORMS OF ASSESSMENT: Participation in seminars, discussions and case studies, Studying of research question in relation with one’s PhD theme, Making a presentation and presenting, Oral examination – presentation.

LANGUAGE OF STUDIES:Latvian.

STUDY COURSE CONTENTS:1. The system of education.

1.1. Description of the system of education of Latvia.1.2. The law and documents of education in Latvia and the European Union.

2. Modern pedagogy.2.1. The study process in a higher education institution in postmodernism.2.2. Teaching and learning (pedagogical aspect).2.3. Teaching and learning styles for young adults.2.4. Adult education (andragogy).2.5. Development of professional competence in the studies.2.6. Development of critical and creative thinking in the studies.

3. Economics of education.4. Management of higher education institutions.5. Pedagogical and psychological aspects in the relationship between educators and the

students.

BIBLIOGRAPHY: SOURCES:

1. Mācīšanās ir zelts: Ziņojums, ko starptautiskā komisija par izglītību 21.gadsimtam sniegusi UNESCO. (2001). Rīga.

2. Implementation of Education and Training 2010 Work programme. Working Group B “Key Competences”. Key Competences for Lifelong Learning. A European Reference Framework. November 2004, [atsauce 06.01.2006.]. Pieejams: http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/policies/2010/doc/basicframe.pdf

3. Lifelong learning and key competences for all: vital contributions to prosperity and social cohesion. // IP/05/1405, Brussels, 10 November 2005, [atsauce 06.01.2006.]. Pieejams: http://europa.eu.int/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do

4. Lifelong Learning: The contribution of education systems in the Member States of the European Union. EURYDICE Survey, 2000.

5. Mūžizglītības Memorands [Eiropas Komisijas darba dokuments]. Brisele, 30.10.2000.

6. Reichert, S., Tauch, C. (2003) Trends 2003. Progress towards the European Higher Education Area // Trends, N 1, July, p. 1-131.

7. Reichert, S., Tauch, C. (2005) Trends IV: European Universities Implementing Bologna. Brussels: European University Association.

8. Tuning Educational Structures in Europe. Final Report 2007. (07.03.07.) [tiešsaiste]. [atsauce 30.06.2007.]. Pieejams: http://tuning.unideusto.org/tuningeu/

LITERATURE:1. Alijevs, R. (2005) Izglītības filosofija. 21.gadsimts. Rīga: Retorika A.2. Bernstein, D.A., Penner, L.A., et al. (2003) Psychology. Boston: Houghton

Mifflin Company.3. Becker, Gary S. (1993) Human Capital: A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis,

with Special Reference to Education. Chicago Press. 4. Brennan, J., Shah, T. (2000) Managing Quality in Higher Education: An

International Perspective on Institutional Assessment and Change. Open University Press.

5. De Bono, E. (2002) De Bono’s Thinking Course. London: BBC Books.6. Geraint, J. (1993) The Economics of Education. Macmillan Press.7. Koķe, T. (1999) Pieaugušo izglītības attīstība: raksturīgākās iezīmes. Rīga: SIA

“Mācību apgāds NT”.8. Koķe, T. (2003) Neatpaliec zināšanās – apsteidz iespējas. Starptautisks Baltijas

un Ziemeļvalstu projekts. 2000 – 2002. Rīga: LU.9. Lenington, R.L. (2001) Managing Higher Education as a Business. Oryx Press.10. Lieģeniece, D. (2002) Ievads andragoģijā. Rīga.11. Lonstrupa, B. (1997) Mācīt pieaugušus ar atklātību. 1. daļa. Rīga.12. Lonstrupa, B. (2002) Mācīt pieaugušus ar atklātību. 2. daļa. Rīga.13. Maslo, E. (2003) Mācīšanās spēju pilnveide. Rīga: Izdevniecība RaKa.14. Maslo, I. (red.) (2006) No zināšanām uz kompetentu darbību. Rīga: LU

Akadēmiskais apgāds.15. Reņģe, V. (2002) Sociālā psiholoģija . Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC. 16. Rifkins, Dž. (2004) Jaunās ekonomikas laikmets. Rīga: Jumava.17. Rokasgrāmata pieaugušo izglītības pasniedzējiem. (2003) Rīga: LPIA.18. Rubene, Z. (2004) Kritiskā domāšana studiju procesā. Rīga: LU Akadēmiskais

apgāds

19. Svence, G. (2003) Pieaugušo psiholoģija. Rīga: RaKa.20. Urdze, T. (1999) Būt, zināt, prast – metodes veiksmīgam darbam ar auditoriju.

Rīga: LPIA.

Internet resources:1. www.laea.lv2. www.adultstudy.net3. www.learning4sharing.nu4. www.aiknc.lv 5. http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/portal/page/portal/Eurydice 6. www.likumi.lv7. www.mk.gov.lv8. www.izm.gov.lv9. www.oecd.org10. EBSCO database/Education, academic research 11. Latest research in pedagogy from www.search.epnet.com and other databases.

Authors’ Signature:1) ………………………… /Aldis Baumanis /2) ………………………… /Ineta Lūka /3) ………………………… /Sandra Jirgena /

Date: 23.04.2009

APPROVED atDepartment of Commerce meeting

Minutes of the meeting No. 5. 23.04.2009Head of the Department R. Zvirgzdiņa

SIA “SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TURIBA”STUDY COURSE PROGRAMME

Professional doctoral study programme“Business Administration”

Title of the study course Modern day economic theory conceptsCode of the courseDate of ApprovalField of Science

VAD 1303D23.04.2009-04-27

DUCredit points 4Total number of hours 160Total number of lessons 24Number of hours of seminars, practical or laboratory works Level Doctoral studiesPreliminary knowledge Economics, management, marketing

STUDY COURSE AUTHOR (-S):Name Surname Degree, position

Anna Ābeltiņa Dr.oec.assoc.prof.

OBJECTIVES:In depth study of economic theories, create an understanding of practical application possibilities of economic theories.

TASKS Analyse the main economic theory problems from the manager’s perspective, create the skills and abilities for joint work in a dynamic modern day environment

Knowledge on economic theories as a complex interaction of mutual aspects in a unified system Skills independently evaluate and differentiate micro economic and macroeconomic processes, methodological as well as decision making skills Attitude General competences developed during the course that expressed as academic skills: analysis and synthesis skills, problem solving skills; as well as competence necessary for practical work: ability to use knowledge gained in practice, adapt them to new situations, ability to work individually as well as in a team, ability to make decisions based on the creative application of theoretical concepts.

REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE CREDITS:Tasks to be carried out during the course and their weightage:Tests, independent study tasks and group work – 3 each –15%Exam - 55%

STUDY METHODS:Lectures-presentation and explanation of study course material

Practical lessons– resolution of problems and tasksIndependent studies – research on problem issues, compilation of independent task

METHODOLOGICAL PROVISION OF COURSE:Students are provided study materials - presentations, literature.

FORMS OF ASSESSMENT:Regular testsGroup workExam– written consisting of theoretical questions and tasks.

LANGUAGE OF STUDIES:Latvian STUDY COURSE CONTENTS:

1. Object and method of economic theories.1.1.The essence and basic problems of economic theories1.2.Micro and macro economics1.3.Principles and models1.4.Needs and resources1.5.Models of economic systems

2. Main correlations in economic organisation of societies.3. Manager as a producer – optimisation of price and production.4. Manager as a customer – optimisation of use of resources.5. Manager in an indefinite world – optimisation of business limits.6. Macroeconomic balance and specifics of modern day cyclic development of market

economy .6.1.Common demand, factors influencing it6.2. Common supply, factors influencing it6.3.Consumption, savings and investments6.4.Macroeconomic balance factors and changes6.5.Multiplicator principle6.6.Specifics of modern day cyclic development of economics

7. Monetary and fiscal policy.7.1.Role and function of banks in modern day economy7.2.State monetary policy7.3.State fiscal policy

8. International aspects of economic theories.8.1.Foreign trade, grounds and policy 8.2.Balance of payments8.3.International currency system

LITERATURE1. Baumol W.J., Blinder A.S. Economics: Principles and policy. Microeconomics. – Harcort

College Publishers. 2001.2. Begg David, Fisher Stanley, Dornbuch Rudiger. Economic.-2nd ed., McGRAW-HILL

BOOK Company, 1997.3. Gartner Manfred.  Macroeconomics / Manfred Gartner ; Manfred Gaertner. - Harlow...

[etc.] : Prentice Hall, 2003. - Index. 451.-457. p.. - ISBN 0273651633. - XX, 457 p. : diagr., tab.

4. Mark Hirschey, Pappas James L. Managerial Economics. 8th ed. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich College Publishers, 1996.

5. Keat, Paul G., Young, Philip, K. Managerial Economics: Economic Tools for Today’s Decision Makers. 5th ed.

6. Mankiw N. Gregory. Economics / N. Gregory Mankiw, Mark P. Taylor. - London : Thomson, 2006. - 830 p. : il., tab. - Index: p. 821-830.  ISBN 1844801330

7. Mansfield Edwin. Microeconomics. – New York, 2000.8. McConnel C.R., Brue S.L. Economics. Principles, Problems and Policies. McGraw-Hill,

Irwin, 2005.9. Parkin M., Bade R. Foundations of Macroeconomics. Addison Wesley, 2002.10. Parkin Michael, Bade Robin. Microeconomics.- Addison-Wesley Publisher Limited,

1994. 11. Ruffin R.J., Gregory P.R. Principles of Economics. – Brown Higher Education, 1990.12. Png Ivan, Lehman Dale. Managerial Economics, 3d ed. Blackwell Publisher ISBN

978140516047613. Samuelson Paul A.,. Nordhaus William D. Economics.-14th ed. McGRAW-HILL BOOK

Company, 1992.14. Salvatore Dominick. Microeconomics: Theory and Applications. – New York, Oxford.

2003.15. Stiglitz J. E. Principles of Macroeconomics. 3th. Ed. W.W.Norton&Company: College

Books, 2002. 16. McConnell Campbell, Brue Stanley, Flynn Sean. Microeconomics -

McGraw-Hill/Irwin; 18 edition : 2008.17. Begg David, Fisher Stanley, Dornbuch Rudiger. Economics.-McGRAW-HILL BOOK

Company, 9th ed., 2008.- 751 P.18. Mankiw N. Gregory. Economic/ N. Gregory Mankiw, Mark P. Taylor. - London :

Thomson, 2006. - 830 p. : il., tab. - Index: p. 821-830.  ISBN 184480133019. Williamson Stephen D. Macroeconomics / Stephen D. Williamson ; University of

Iowa. - 2nd ed. - Boston ... [ect.] : Pearson Addison Wesley, 2005. - XXIV, 678 p. : diagr., tab. - (International edition). 

20. Gartner Manfred.  Macroeconomics / Manfred Gartner ; Manfred Gaertner. - Harlow...[etc.] : Prentice Hall, 2003. - Index. 451.-457. p.. - ISBN 0273651633. - XX, 457 p. : diagr., tab.

21. Mishkin Frederic S. The Economics, Money, Banking and Financial Markets.- Addison Wesley, 7 th ed., 2003.- 732 .

22. Krugman Paul. The Return of Depression Economics and the Crisis of 2008 - W. W. Norton: 2008

23. O’Brien Robert, Williams Marc. Global Political Economie. – Palgrave, 2nd ed., 2007.- 473 p.

PERIODICALS:1. Magazine “Kapitāls”.2. Magazine “Latvijas ekonomists”.3. Newspaper “Dienas Bizness”.4. Newspaper “Latvijas Vēstnesis”.5. Newspaper „Nedēļa”6. Newspaper “Деловые вести“.

INTERNET RESOURCES:1. www.csb.gov.lv 2. www.em.gov.lv 3. www.fm.gov.lv 4. www.bank.lv

Authors’ Signature:A. Ābeltiņa…………………………Date: …………………..

APPROVED atDepartment of Commerce meeting

Minutes of the meeting No. 5. 23.04.2009Head of the Department R. Zvirgzdiņa

SIA “SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TURIBA”

STUDY COURSE PROGRAMME

Professional doctoral study programme“Business Administration”

Title of the course Current trends in strategic managementCode of the courseDate of ApprovalField of Science

VAD1302D23.04.2009

Management scienceCredit points 4Total number of hours 160 Total number of lessons 12Number of hours of seminars, practical or laboratory works

12

Level Doctoral studiesPreliminary knowledge Management theory, Business organisation

and planning

STUDY COURSE AUTHOR (-S)Name Surname Degree, positionVizma Niedrīte Dr.oec., assoc.prof.

OBJECTIVES:Aim – to provide the opportunity to creatively evaluate factors influencing 21st century business and management science and strategic management development trends.

TASKS:- Ascertain the functioning and development specifics of modern day economic systems;- Analyse the conditions for establishing new type organisations and the specifics of

managing such organisations;- Study the creation of new methods of strategic management and evaluate the economic

results of their application.

STUDY RESULTSKnowledge: acquisition of new knowledge that provides the chance to create new knowledge on strategic management of businesses.Skills: ability to evaluate the management science and strategic management trends in the future and discover unresolved theoretical and practical problems in this development and offer means of resolution of the problems.Attitude: gain cognition that each statement has to be justified that in science practice is the true criterion.

REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE CREDITS

Tasks to be carried out during the course and their weightage: Attending seminars – compulsory, presentation of at least 1 individual research

(15%) One successfully written test (15%) Independent study work, researching scientific literature on doctoral thesis (also

in foreign languages) and report during seminars on information gathered (20%) Successfully passed exam (50%)

STUDY METHODSThe basis of each study course is intensive self-dependent work of the doctoral student researching literature. During lectures in the form of dialogue latest management concepts are analysed and their practical implementation possibilities in strategic management of an enterprise are evaluated. The main component of independent work of the student is the compilation of doctoral thesis, carrying out research programme, determining the hypothesis to be proven and justifying the choice of appropriate research methods.

METHODOLOGICAL PROVISION OF COURSEScientific literature

FORMS OF ASSESSMENTSeminars, discussions, dialogues, presentations, doctoral exam.

LANGUAGE OF STUDIESLatvian

STUDY COURSE CONTENTS1.theme.Specifics of development of World economic system in the 21 st Century.

Development of information and technology and management problems connected with it. Globalisation and Change in nature of competition. Specifics of development of science and techniques and its consequences. Merging of branches, creation of new organisational structures. Alliances and its management.

2.theme.21 st Century – century of knowledge based economics

New management paradigm. Main factors determining competitiveness in knowledge based economy. Knowledge and specifics of its management.

3.theme.External environmental factors influencing organisations and its effects

Change in nature of work in organisations. Creation of intellectual organisation and its essence. Difference between intellectual and physical work. Features of intellectual organisations.

4.theme.Specifics of managing intellectual organisations

General principles of management of a new type enterprise. Changes in the creation of organisational structure of economic enterprises. Actualities of creating a creative environment and changes in the nature of work of the manager. Changes in communication styles.

5.theme.Strategic management and planning methods and content for new type enterprises

Strategic management content and knowledge based economics. Development trends and content of strategic planning methods. Strategic entrepreneurship and its new nature. Creative destruction and renewal. Balanced indicator system and its application problems.

6.theme.Creation of strategically oriented enterprises

Factors hindering successful strategic performance. Objective necessity of creating strategically oriented organisations. Implementing strategy at the operational level. Strategy as a continuing process. Activating change as a result of role of manager. Organisations that learns how to create.

7.theme.Strategic cooperation and its role in enterprise development

The role of strategic cooperation in strategic management. Strategic cooperation in personnel management. Necessity for changes in personnel management methods. Strategic methods in the resource supply chain. Cooperation with competitors and their forms. Cooperation partners and their strategic management.

LiteratureBasic study literature1. David A.Aaker. Strategic Market Management. John Wiley&Sons, Inc. 2001. 2. K.Cloke, J.Goldsmith. The era of Management and the Rise of Organizational Democracy.

2002 by John Wiley&Sons.3. R.L.Daft. Organization Theory and Design. 8th edition – South Western; a Thomson

Learning Company: 2004. – 736 pp.4. Dž.Rifkins. Jaunās ekonomikas laikmets. R.: Jumava, 2004. – 279 lpp.5. P.Senge. The Fifth Discipline. The Art and Practice of the learning Organization. London.

Double day currency, 1994.6. James P.Womack, Daniel T.Jones. Lean Thinking. Banish waste and create wealth in your

corporation. London. Free Press. 2003.

Additional literature1. Stephen Cardell. Strategic Collaboration. Creating the Extended Organization.

Hodder&Stoughton. 2002.2. Ričard N.Foster, Sarah Kaplan. Creative Destruction. New York. McKinsey&Company,

Inc. United States. 2001.3. Roberts.Kaplan, David P.Norton. The Strategy-Focused Organization. Harvard Business

School Press, Boston. 2000.4. Balanced scorecard umsetzen. Horvath&Partners 3, Volständing überarbeitete Auflage.

SchäfferßPoeschel Verlag Stuttgart, 2004.5. Creating Value With Knowledge. Insights from the IBM Institute for Business Value.

Edited by Eric Lesser, Laurence Prusak. Oxford University Press, Inc., 2004.

Periodicals, Internet resources and other sources1. Doctoral student chooses according to his/her needs.

Authors’ Signature:

……………………… /V. Niedrīte/Date: …………………..

APPROVED atDepartment of Commerce meeting

Minutes of the meeting No. 5. 23.04.2009Head of the Department R. Zvirgzdiņa

SIA “SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TURIBA”

STUDY COURSE PROGRAMME

Professional doctoral study programme“Business Administration”

Title of the study course Current trends in marketing management

Code of the courseDate of ApprovalField of Science

VAD1306D23.04.2009

ManagementCredit points 4 CP (or 6 ECTS)Total number of hours 160

Total number of lessons S/12 Number of hours of seminars, practical or laboratory works S/12 Level Doctoral studiesPreliminary knowledge Marketing, Macroeconomics,

Microeconomics, management Psychology

STUDY COURSE AUTHOR(-S):Name Surname Degree, position

Jānis Ēriks Niedrītis Dr.oec, assoc. professor

OBJECTIVES: in depth knowledge on the role of marketing as a part of the modern day management paradigm, on specific features of marketing management and the significance of creating long term communication and technology.

TASKSBasic task – promote the quality of doctoral theses, by providing an in depth understanding of the role of marketing in the provision of competitive edge as well as on marketing efficiency and loyalty and its changes in today’s dynamic environment.

RESULTS EXPECTEDKnowledge: acquire knowledge on trends in marketing and marketing types and its role in modern day communication and competition system and increase in production efficiency;Skills: ability to evaluate the factors influencing the development of communication systems and make decisions development of further market oriented activities; Attitude: to foster rational criticism in decision-making.

REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE CREDITS:Tasks to be carried out during the course and their weightage:

Compulsory seminar attendance- Presentation of doctoral theses hypothesis and evaluation of marketing environment and results of the evaluation (15%)

one test successfully written (15%) Independent study work: report on the analysis of scientific literature regarding

the doctoral thesis theme at the seminar (20%) Doctoral exam successfully passed (50%)

STUDY METHODS The course for doctoral students is in the form of seminar to foster acquisition of

knowledge in the form of dialogue; discussions on the ideas gathered through independent review of scientific literature to gain in depth understanding of the relevant materials and their practical use in resolving the issues arising in the doctoral thesis and justification of one’s arguments.

METHODOLOGICAL PROVISION OF COURSE Handouts; Material technical provision.

FORMS OF ASSESSMENTSeminars (lessons), test, presentations

LANGUAGE OF STUDIESLatvian

STUDY COURSE CONTENTS: 1. Management and loyalty factors

1.1. Significance of marketing in market economy and the strategic management of the enterprise (organisation);

1.2. Product value customer satisfaction and customer loyalty;1.3. Holistic marketing.

2. The role of communication in achieving the aims of the organisation and human capital.2.1. Marketing communication systems and marketing communication activities;2.2. Personal and non personal communication.

3. Specifics of services marketing 3.1. Marketing planning process and its problems;3.2. Marketing strategy; 3.3. The role of human capital in services marketing.

4. Leadership and brand4.1. Creating leadership as a brand;4.2. Leadership as a assessment of brand return;4.3. Brand strength matrix.

LITERATURE:1. Ph.Kotler, K.L.Keller. Marketing Management. 12th edition. – Pearson

Education, Inc: 2006, 814 pp.2. P.Doyle, Ph. Stern. Marketing Management and Strategy. 4th edition. – Person

Education Limited: 2006, 542 pp.

3. Ch.W.L. Hill, G.R. Jones. Strategic Management. 6th edition. – Houghton Mifflin Company: 2004

4. R.Best. Market – Based Management. – Pearson Education Limited: 2005, 740 pp.

5. K.J.Clancy, P.C.Krieg. Market New Products Successfully. – Lexington Books: 2006, 266 pp.

6. P.Fisk. Marketing Genius. – BestBusinessBooks: 2007, 450 pp.7. D.Ulrich, N.Smallwood. Leadership Brand. Developing Customers. Focused

Leaders to Drive Performance and Build Lasting Value. – Harvard Business School Press: 2007, 336 pp.

8. J.Zabin, G.Brebach. Precision Marketing. New Rules for Attracting, Retaining and Leveraging Printable Customers. – John Wiley & Sons: 2004, 301 pp.

Internet resources:1. EBSCOhost

http://support.ebscohost.com/knowledge_base/detail.php?id=3955&t=h

2. EMERALDhttp://info.emeraldemeraldinsight.com/about/contact.htm?PHPESSID=crejvr034ms787olds

Authors’ Signature:

……………………………J.Ē.Niedrītis

Date: 23rd April 2009

APPROVED atDepartment of Commerce meeting

Minutes of the meeting No. 5. 23.04.2009Head of the Department R. Zvirgzdiņa

SIA “SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TURIBA”

STUDY COURSE PROGRAMME Doctoral study programme “Business management”

Title of the study course Change management in enterprisesCode of the courseDate of ApprovalField of Science

VAD1308D23.04.2009. Management

Credit points 4Total number of hours 160Total number of lessons 24Number of hours of seminars, practical or laboratory works Level doctoral study programmePreliminary knowledge Postgraduate study courses

STUDY COURSE AUTHOR(-S):Name Surname Degree, positionRaina Vīra Dr.paed., assoc.prof.

OBJECTIVESProvide students an understanding of change management as a separate management category. Assist in professionally solving issues connected with change at all management levels.

TASKS: Gain knowledge on change management theory, types of changes, introduction stages,

models and principles.

Knowledge on change management as a separate component of the management system.Skills professionally and comprehensively deal with changes in the enterprise.Attitude overall competences acquired that provide problem identification and solving skills necessary for successful implementation of changes in a particular enterprise, increase the professional competence while working in new situations, find new ways of cooperation with personnel during the changes.

REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE CREDITS:Tasks to be carried out during the course and their weightage:Tests, independent work and group work – 30%Exam70%

STUDY METHODS:Lectures-presentation and explanation of study course materialPractical lessons– resolution of problems and tasksIndependent studies – research on problem issues, compilation of independent task

METHODOLOGICAL PROVISION OF COURSE:

students are provided with learning materials – presentations, literature.

FORMS OF ASSESSMENT:Regular testsGroup workExam– written form with theoretical questions and tasks.

LANGUAGE OF STUDIES:

Latvian

STUDY COURSE CONTENTS:

1. Changes and the concept of change management.2. Types of changes

2.1.Organisational changes 2.2.Innovative changes 2.3.Strategic changes

3. Aspects that influence change4. Change introduction stages and its description

4.1. Stagnation4.2. Preparations for changes4.3. Implementation of changes4.4. Strengthening or check of durability,4.5. Maintaining and correcting changes.

5. Determination of organisation’s readiness for changes: RWA method6. 8 steps against a revolution «from bottom to top »7. Change models (Levins, Bekhards, Tjurlī, Šeins, Drukers, etc..)8. Change introduction stages (Greiner)

9. Methods-RACI, V+P+S model

10. 9 principles of introducing change11. Employee initiative management 12. Human behaviour during changes, reaction to changes13. Target audience methods and methods in essence14. Change force fields

LITERATURE:1. Ešenvalde I. Pārmaiņu vadība. -R: Jāņa Rozes apgāds; 2007.- 264. lpp.2. Kalve I. Apseglot pārmaiņu vējus., Stratēģiskā un pārmaiņu vadība.- Rīga: Turība;

2005.- 295. lpp.3. Volkova T, Vērdiņa G, Pildavs J. Organizācijas un to vadīšana pārmaiņu apstākļos. –

R: Rasa ABC; 2001. – 112. lpp.4. Greiner L.E. «Patterns of Organization Change», Harvard Business Review.- Daltoin,

Lawrence, and Griener;. 250 p.5. Pārmaiņu vadība, aut.kol. Harvard Business Review, 2008, -160.lpp.6. Laizāns T. Reorganizācija. Finansists. Nr.1., 2006 (13), -23.lppAuthors’ Signature:Raina Vīra ________________________________Date: 22.04.2009.

APPROVED atDepartment of Commerce meeting

Minutes of the meeting No. 5. 23.04.2009Head of the Department R. Zvirgzdiņa

SIA “SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TURIBA”

STUDY COURSE PROGRAMME

Doctoral study programmeBusiness Administration

Title of the study course Development prospects of small and medium sized businesses

Code of the courseDate of ApprovalField of Science

VAD1307D23.04.2009

MANAGEMENTCredit points 4Total number of hours 160Independent studies 136Total number of lessons 12Number of hours of seminars, practical or laboratory works

12

Level Doctoral studies Preliminary knowledge Basic economic theories, business

planning

STUDY COURSE AUTHOR(-S):Name Surname Degree, position

Anna Ābeltiņa Dr.oec.

OBJECTIVES:Enhance and deepen knowledge in SME management and development according to Latvian market and globalisation trends.

TASKS : acquire SME management strategy application analyse factors influencing enterprises, acquire management control elements and their

application in scientific practical research provide an insight in carrying out applied scientific research using SME audit for

measuring SME efficiency according to enterprise specifics.

KnowledgeStudents acquire knowledge on:

SME development trends and development branches MVU strategic planning specifics and tendencies

Skillsstudents are able to:

evaluate SME development opportunities work out strategic plan for SME development forecast SME development opportunities under globalisation

AttitudeStudents develop the positive attitude:

on ethical norms of cooperation between SME’s and the State on relationships with partners on the significance of research work in business management planning

REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE CREDITS:Tasks to be carried out during the course and their weightage:

Independent tasks 50%Exam 50%

STUDY METHODS:Lectures , seminars, discussions, individual work, group work, independent studies, etc..

METHODOLOGICAL PROVISION OF COURSE:1. Teaching aids- books, 2. Audiovisual learning aids, 3. Educator designed learning materials and handouts,4. Methodological support for exams (test, independent studies, exam prerequisites and

questions) etc.5. Additional literature on the Internet and library.

FORMS OF ASSESSMENT:

1. Written test on the programme2. Regular checks of independent work carried out by the student during lessons (tasks

carried out connected with texts read),3. Witten independent task carried out by the student – research paper 4. Written Exam

LANGUAGE OF STUDIES:

Latvian

STUDY COURSE CONTENTS:1. Basic principles of SME management under globalisation

1.1. Key aspects of SME management from the market perspective1.2. The direct influence of globalisation on SME positive development in the future

2. Factors influencing strategic decision making2.1. Strategic planning in SMEs2.2. Influence of planning on enterprise efficiency

3. Cooperation prospects.3.1. Significance of cooperation3.2. Evaluation of effectiveness of cooperation prospects

4. SME audit4.1. Necessity for audit and its practical application4.2. Influence of audit results on the future planning process

LITERATURE:1. D.Spulber. Global Competitive Strategy. – Cambridge, 2007. – 304 pp.2. M.Mendenhall, B.Punnett & D. Ricks. Global Management. – Oxford, 1995. –

710 pp.3. D.McFarlin & P.Sweeney. International Management. –Boston & New York,

2003.4. R.Hodgetts & F.Luthans. International Management. –New York, 2001.5.

R.Vernon & L.Wells. The Manager in the International Economy. – New Jersey, 1999

6. T.Andersen. Currency and Interest Rate Hedging: A User's Guide to Options, Futures, Swaps, and Forward Contracts. New York, 1997. – 400 pp

7. A.Shapiro. Multinational Financial Management. – New York, 2001. – 720 pp8. H.Deresky. International Management. – New Jersey,2003.9. Международный менеджмент. Учебник для вузов. – Санкт Петербург,

200410. A.Bartlett & S.Ghosal. Transnational Management. – London, 1999.

Internet resources:1. EBSCO databases.2. Saeimas homepage: http://www.saeima.lv3. Finanšu un kapitāla tirgus komisijas homepage http://www.fktk.lv4. Latvijas Banks mājas lap http://www.bank.lv5. Komercbanku Interneta homepage.6. http://www.elb.gov.lv

7. http://www.euractiv.com

8. http://www.liaa.gov.lv

Authors’ Signature:1) ………………………… /A.Ābeltiņa/

Date: 20.04.2009

APPROVED atDepartment of Commerce meeting

Minutes of the meeting No. 5. 23.04.2009Head of the Department R. Zvirgzdiņa

SIA “SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TURIBA”

STUDY COURSE PROGRAMME

Professional doctoral study programme“Business Administration”

Title of the study course Financial accounting problemsCode of the courseDate of ApprovalField of Science

VAD1305D23.04.2009

ManagementCredit points 4Total number of hours 160Total number of lessons S/8Number of hours of seminars, practical or laboratory works

S/16

Level–.Preliminary knowledge Business finance, Economics,

Accounting

STUDY COURSE AUTHOR(-S):Name Surname Degree, positionVita Zariņa Dr.oec., assoc.professor

OBJECTIVES:Provide information on financial structure of enterprises, possible problems and their solutions

TASKS:Analyse accounting in international practiceEvaluate common and differential principles of accounting criteriaKnowledge of the applicable evaluation criteriaResearch specifics of accounting for clubs and non-profit organisationsEvaluate the key account principles in Latvian accounting Understanding the role and significance of accounting policy in discovering informationAssess the influence of profit on financial resultsAssess the possibilities of manipulating financial results

RESULTS expected:Knowledge● knowledge of specifics of accounting in international; practice● Knowledge on creation and structure of assets● Knowledge on evaluation criteria used● Knowledge on causes of insolvency and their solutionsSkills

● skills for describing the financial structure● Skills in independently analysing assets and describing their financial sources and development ● skills presenting results Attitude● positive attitude in assessing financial position and towards prompt resolution of problems

REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE CREDITS:Tasks to be carried out during the course and their weightage:

Tests 3 each – 15%Independent group work – project - 15%Exam 40%

STUDY METHODS:Lectures-presentation and explanation of study course materialPractical lessons– resolution of problems and tasksIndependent studies – research on problem issues, compilation of independent task

METHODOLOGICAL PROVISION OF COURSE:Copied materials, BAT library and Internet resources

FORMS OF ASSESSMENT:Test – check on understanding of things learntExam– written

LANGUAGE OF STUDIES Latvian STUDY COURSE CONTENTS:1. Financial accounting in international practice2. Common and differential accounting practices in international scale (SGS/SFPS; GAAP, ES

Directives)3. Accounting differences

3.1. withdrawals4. accounts in clubs and non profit organisations5. Key accounting principles in Latvia

5.1. Use of accounting policies5.2. events after the balance sheet date5.3. long term assets and current assets5.4. long term contracts, revenue

6. Profit – enterprise’s financial results6.1. Factors influencing profit6.2. Division of profits, dividends6.3. Possibilities of increasing profit

LITERATURE1. Rurāne Marita. Finansu pārvaldība / Marita Rurāne. - [Rīga] : Latvijas

izglītības fonds, [2001]. - 281,[7] lpp. : tab. - Bibliogr.: [286.-287.] lpp. ISBN 9984-95580-X

2. Finanšu vadības rokasgrāmata / Alla Ķirsone, Vadims Jerošenko, Jānis Pinnis, Jeļena Averina.

1.daļa 1.-3.nod. - Rīga : Dienas bizness, 2004. - [Dalīta pagin.].3. Finanšu vadības rokasgrāmata / Alla Ķirsone, Vadims Jerošenko, Jānis

Pinnis, Jeļena Averina. - Rīga : Dienas bizness, 2004. 2.daļa : 4.-12.nod. - [Dalīta pagin.].

4. Praude Valērijs (1946-). Finanšu instrumenti / Valērijs Praude. - Rīga : Burtene, c2009. - sēj. <1> ISBN 9789984833002 (1)

5. Rurāne Marita. Uzņēmuma finanses / Marita Rurāne. - Rīga : Jumava, 2007. - 266 lpp. : sh. - (Biroja sērija). ISBN 9789984383217

6. Saksonova, Svetlana. Uzņēmuma finanšu vadības praktiskās metodes / Svetlana Saksonova. - Rīga : Merkūrijs LAT, [2006]. - 225 lpp. : tab. ; 22 cm. - (Ekonomikas un biznesa prakse). - Bibliogr.: 224.-225. lpp. ISBN 9984-640-38-8

7. Герасименко В.В. Управление ценовой политикой компании : учебник / В.В. Герасименко. - Москва : Эксмо, 2006. - 688 с. - (Полный курс МВА). - Библиогр.: c. 687-[688]. ISBN 5-699-14518-4

8. Ковалева А.М. Финансы фирмы : учебник / А.М. Ковалева, М.Г. Лапуста, Л.Г. Скамай ; Государственный Университет Управления. - Москва : ИНФРА-М, 2001. - 412,[2] c. - (Высшее образование). - Библиогр.: с. 411-[413]. ISBN 5-16-000239-1

9. Dixon Rob. Financial Markets : An Introduction / Rob Dixon, Phil Holmes. - London : Chapman and Hall, 1995. - X, 162 p. - Includes index. ISBN 0-412-62280-7

10. Madura Jeff. International Financial Management / Jeff Madura. - 4th ed. - New York ... [etc.] : West Publishing Company, 1995. - 753,[1] p. : tab., diagr., maps. - Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-314-04161-3

11. Viscione Jerry A. Cases in Financial Management / Jerry A.Viscione, George A.Aragon. - 2nd ed. - Boston etc. : Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004. - 580, [2] p. - Includes indexes. ISBN 0-395-34267-8

12. Wright David. Management Accounting / David Wright. - London : Addison Wesley Longman Limited, 1996. - X, 316 p. - (Longman Modular Texts in Business and Economics). - Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-582-26253-4

Authors’ Signature :

…………………………../V. Zariņa/

Date: …………………

Approved by(Assist. prof. S.Vītola),

Dean of the Faculty of Business administration24 April 2009

Professional doctoral study programme“Business Administration”

Doctoral creative seminar “Doctoral thesis 1”programme

In accordance to doctoral study regulations article 6.4. “doctoral students shall submit their progress report on the individual plan performance for the current year and individual plan for the next academic year not later than 2 weeks before the end of the academic year”, to review the attestation of students for the year.

The attestation evaluates the results of the planned worked and credit points gained. The doctoral creative seminar shall be organised in June 2009 for the students enrolled in

the academic year 2008/2009 in autumn. Creative seminar was public. The dean, doctoral study programme director, doctoral

council members and other interested persons participated in the seminar. During the creative seminar doctoral students have to:

- report on the individual plan progress and the tasks for the next year, - justify the topicality of the thesis for Latvian economy,- justify objectives, tasks and hypothesis,- justify structure of the thesis research subject and object as well as research

methods,- describe authors who work in the field of doctoral thesis theme.

Duration of presentation – till 20 minutes. Those present are entitled to ask questions and express their opinion on the thesis and

report theme. Duration of questions and answers as well as discussion on each report– till 15 minutes.

Doctoral council taking into account the materials submitted and answers offered shall decide upon attestation of each doctoral student.

All successful individual plan performances and participation in seminar shall be awarded 20 CP.

Programme director shall submit to the dean of the faculty the minutes of the promotion council meeting on the attestation of each individual doctoral student.

Attestation or failure to attest shall be approved by a decree of the rector.

Doctoral study programme director J.Ē.Niedrītis

APPROVED atat the Meeting of the Department of Languages

31.08.2009.Minutes of Meeting No.6

Head of the DepartmentI.Luka

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14.3 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TURIBA LTD

STUDY COURSE PROGRAMME

14.4

15. Title of the study course Foreign Language(PhD curriculum in Business Administration)

Code of the courseDate of approval

16. Field of science

16.1 VAL1108D

08.04.2010.Applied linguistics

Credits 4Total number of hours 160Total number of lessons noNumber of hours of seminars, practical or laboratory works

24

Number of hours of self-dependent studies

136

Level PhD curriculumPreliminary knowledge B2-C1 English/German language competence

level (according to “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”),

basic skills of professional lexis in the field of business administration

STUDY COURSE AUTHOR:Name Surname Degree, position

Ineta Lūka Dr. paed., associate professor

OBJECTIVES: To develop academic and professional English/German language competence that would allow PhD students to use the target language at receptive and productive levels both in science and professional work in business administration taking into consideration peculiarities of scholarly language constructions and lexis, as well as lexical and stylistic peculiarities of professional language.

TASKS (expected RESULTS):Level C1 is to be achieved according to EU system of validation of students’ language ability (“Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”) for grading language proficiency. The level is to be achieved through acquiring appropriate academic and professional lexis in the English/German language, and skills developed to implement the language in scientific and professional activities.

KnowledgeThe course gives a chance to learn the academic and professional lexis included in the present program, to acquire knowledge in English/German on the types of academic writing, structure,

making presentations, etc.17. Skills

Highly developed language skills (speaking, reading, listening and writing skills) according to the level C1 of the English/German language proficiency.

The professional lexis in the field of business administration has been improved thus preparing PhD students for acquiring and understanding of information in a foreign language.

Writing skills have been improved, as well as the skill to write a text in academic style has been developed.

PhD students’ foreign language skills to give their opinion, explain it both orally and writing reports and other papers in a foreign language have improved.

By extensively studying theoretical literature on their research theme, PhD students have acquired speaking skills necessary for conferences.

Well-developed collaboration skills, are able to collaborate with groupmates and the professor. Have developed communication skills for communicating with scientific audience.

AttitudeStudents’ motivation to acquire the English/German language for academic and occupational purposes has strengthened. Positive attitude to the target language as a cultural value has been strengthened, language is considered as a tool of getting information, acquiring knowledge and making contacts and collaborating.

REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE CREDITS: One test (consisting of 2 parts) – each part 15% Self-dependent studies and work in the lessons – 30% Exam – 40%

STUDY METHODS:Exploratory studies, lexical approach, communicative approach, creative approach, problem-based discussions, case studies, individual work, group work, project method, presentations, self-dependent studies, etc.

METHODOLOGICAL PROVISION OF COURSE: Course books, workbooks and audio recordings, Materials and handouts designed by a lecturer, Instructions on conditions and questions for assessment works (tests, self-dependent studies,

exam).

FORMS OF ASSESSMENT: Part 1 of the test: written test + oral test for theme 1, Part 2 of the test: written test + oral test for theme 2 and 3, Assessment of PhD students’ self-dependent writing tasks (formal letter, CV, report), Assessment of students’ self-dependent home-reading (written summaries, text retelling), Exam.

LANGUAGE OF STUDIES:English / German

17.1 STUDY COURSE CONTENTS:

1. Professional lexis in the fieldProfessional lexis used in the field of lawAcquiring and developing law corpusHome reading in the selected field of researchSummary. Reported Speech. Linking Phrases.Written SummariesDocuments used in professional language

2. Conferences, meetings and presentationsParts of a report, linking phrases and expressionsRevealing factsExpressing a point of view and substantiating itChairing meetings, conferences and seminarsDiscussions, maintaining a discussionMaking a presentation

3. Scholarly papersLexis and phrases for creating a textThe means of creating a text: topicality, objective/goal, tasks, hypothesis, methodology, examples, comparing facts, etc.Academic language styleSummary and Synopsis

BIBLIOGRAPHY:1. Aspinall T., Capel A. Advanced Masterclass CAE. Oxford : Oxford University

Press, 2000.2. Powell M. In Company. Upper-intermediate. Oxford: Macmillian Publishers

Limited, 2004. 159 p.3. Wood N. Business and Commerce. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008.4. Powell M., Martinez R., Jillett, R. New Business matters. Business English with

a lexical approach. Singapore: Thomson, Heinle, 2004, 175 p.5. Hamp-Lyons L., Heasley B. Study Writing: A Course in Written English for

Academic and Professional Purposes. Cambridge University Press, 1987.6. Harris-Leonhard B. Discoveries in Academic Writing. 1st ed. Thomson &

Heinle, 1999.7. Savage, A., Shafiei, M. Effective Academic Writing 1. Oxford: Oxford

University Press, 2007.8. Smith P. Writing an Assignment: How to Improve Your Research and

Presentation Skills. How To Books, 1998.9. Buscha A., Linthout G. Geschaefts Kommunikation: Verhandlungssprache:

Deutsch als Fremdsprache: Kursbuch und Cassette. Ismaning: Hueber, 1997.10. Conlin C. Unternehmen Deutsch: Lehrwerk fuer Wirtschaftsdeutsch: Lehrbuch.

Neubearb. Stuttgart: Ernst Klett International, 2000.11. Eismann V. Wirtschafts-Kommunikation Deutsch. Bd. 1. Berlin et al.:

Langenscheidt, 2000.12. Miebs U., Vehovirta L. Kontakt Deutsch: Deutsch fuer berufliche Situationen:

Videosprachkurs fuer Wirtschaftsdeutsch. Berlin et al.: Langenscheidt, 1997.13. Sachs R. Deutsche Handelskorrespondenz: Der Briefwechsel in Export und

Import. 2., bearb. und ergaenzte Aufl. Ismaning: Hueber, 1994.

INTERNET SOURCES:1. English for Specific Purposes World

http://www.esp-world.info/ 2. International Journal of Cultural Studies

http://ics.sagepub.com

Author’s Signature:

………………………… /Ineta Lūka /

Date: …31.08.2009…

APPROVED atDepartment of Commerce meeting

Minutes of the meeting No. 5. 23.04.2009Head of the Department R. Zvirgzdiņa

SIA “SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TURIBA”STUDY COURSE PROGRAMME

Professional doctoral study programme“Business Administration”

Title of the study course Innovation managementCode of the courseDate of ApprovalField of Science

VAD1310D23.04.2009

ManagementCredit points 4 CP (6 ECTS)Total number of hours 160Total number of lessons S/12 Number of hours of seminars, practical or laboratory works S/12 Level Doctoral studiesPreliminary knowledge Macroeconomics, Microeconomics,

Management psychology

STUDY COURSE AUTHOR (-S):Name Surname Degree, position

Jānis Ēriks Niedrītis Dr.oec, assoc. professor

OBJECTIVES: strengthen the understanding of modern day competition forms, develop skills how to enhance and manage knowledge to increase intellectual capital in a goal oriented manner. Provide knowledge and develop skills on innovation strategic management, including the establishment of creative environment and further development of innovation.

TASKS Ascertain specifics of modern day competition and factors creating competitive

advantage; Analyse specifics of management of innovation processes; Study technology of creating leadership.

RESULTS EXPECTEDKnowledge: acquire knowledge that promotes lateral thinking and search for new ideasSkills: evaluate human resources and factors influencing creation of leadership Attitude: use rational criticism in research and evaluating one’s judgements

REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE CREDITSTasks to be carried out during the course and their weightage:

Compulsory seminar attendance, presentation of one research(15%) one test successfully written (15%) Independent study work: report on the analysis of scientific literature regarding

the doctoral thesis theme at the seminar (20%) Exam successfully passed (50%)

STUDY METHODS

The seminar method is basically used in the course. Seminars and active dialogues are used to provide knowledge on innovative approach processes, and innovation creation methods. The basic emphasis is on independent work and its supervision to promote exchange of knowledge and mainly foster novelty in the compilation of doctoral theses and skills of defending one’s judgement. Presentation and defence are focused on the acquisition of research methods and justification of one’s opinions based on social economic practice.

METHODOLOGICAL PROVISION OF COURSEScientific literature

FORMS OF ASSESSMENTSeminars, dialogues, presentations, exam

LANGUAGE OF STUDIESLatvian

STUDY COURSE CONTENTS:1. Role of competitiveness and innovation in social economy

1.1. Modern day competition strategies and innovation process and factors influencing it;1.2. Science and knowledge based society;1.3. Productiveness of work and value of innovation.

2. Intellectual property and innovativeness of enterprises2.1. Intellectual property and its growth management;2.2. Innovation development process; 2.3. Application of external knowledge.

3. Human resources management promoting innovation3.1. Human capital and its effective management; 3.2. Concept of innovation and its promotion;3.3. Methods of searching for new ideas.

Basic literature 1. C.M. Christensen, M.E.Raynor. - The Innovator’s Solution. Creating and

Sustaining Successful Growth. - Harvard Business School Press: 2003., 368 pp.

2. Creating Value With Knowledge. Insights from the IBM Institute for Business Value. Edited by L.Prusak. – Oxford University Press: 2004, 248 pp.

3. R.Daft. The Leadership Experience. 3rd edition: Thomson Learning Company: 2005, 480 pp.

4. R.Florida. The Rise of The Creative Class. Perseus Books Group: 2002, 420 pp.

5. C.C.Markides, P.A.Geroski. Fast Second. How Smart Companies Bypass Radical Innovation to Enter and Dominate New Market. - John Wiley and Sons: 2005, 240 pp.

6. C.K. Prahalad, V.Ramaswamy. The Future of Competition. Co-Creating Unique Value with Customers: Harvard Business School Press: 2004, 352 pp.

7. S.A.Shane. Finding Fertile Ground. Identifying Extraordinary Opportunities for New Ventures.- Wharton School Publishing: 2005., 240 pp.

8. М. Мapиничева. Управление знаниями нa 100%. – ДЕЛО: 2008, 320 cc.Internet resources:

1. EBSCOhost http://support.ebscohost.com/knowledge_base/detail.php?id=3955&t=h

2. EMERALD http://info.emeraldemeraldinsight.com/about/contact.htm?

PHPESSID=crejvr034ms787olds

3. Innovation Metrics. http://www.1000ventures.com/business_guide/innovation_system_metrics.html

Authors’ Signature:………………………….. /J.Ē.Niedrītis/Date: 23rd April 2009

Approved by(Assist. prof. S.Vītola),

Dean of the Faculty of Business administrationNovember 2009

Requirements to successfully complete the course “Participation in the implementation of study programmes”

1. In order to complete the requirements of the course “Participation in the implementation of study programmes” doctoral students have to:

a) supervise study papers (bachelors’ or masters’ theses);b) conduct lessons.c) give a public lecture at Turiba

2. Doctoral students have to conduct three lessons compulsorily at the School of Business Administration Turiba (hereinafter –Turiba) or at any other Latvian or EU accredited HEI and give a public lecture at Turiba.

3. If the doctoral student conducts lessons on any study courses included in the programme at Turiba or at any other Latvian or EU accredited HEI then he/she has to supervise at least one master’s thesis and two bachelor theses.

4. If the doctoral student does not conduct lessons on any study courses included in the programme at Turiba or at any other Latvian or EU accredited HEI but conducts at least three lessons as well as gives a public lecture then he/she has to supervise at least three master’s theses and five bachelor theses at Turiba or at any other Latvian or EU accredited HEI.

5. A certificate signed by the dean of the relevant faculty of the HEI where the study programmes is implemented stating the lessons conducted and the theses supervised and defended shall serve as testimony for successful completion. The certificate shall be submitted o the secretary of the promotion council.

6. The decision on successful completion of the course “Participation in the implementation of study programmes” shall be taken by the promotion council after reviewing the certificates submitted and discussing questions regarding higher education pedagogy.

Doctoral study programme director J. Ē. Niedrītis

APPROVED atDepartment of Commerce meeting

Minutes of the meeting No. 5. 23.04.2009Head of the Department R. Zvirgzdiņa

SIA “SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TURIBA”

STUDY COURSE PROGRAMME

Professional doctoral study programme“Business Administration”

Title of the study course Territorial marketingCode of the courseDate of ApprovalField of Science

Management

Credit points 4 CP (6 ECTS)Total number of hours 160 Total number of lessons 10Number of hours of seminars, practical or laboratory works

12

Level Doctoral studiesPreliminary knowledge Marketing, management,

macroeconomics, microeconomics

STUDY COURSE AUTHORName Surname Degree, position

Jānis Ēriks Niedrītis Dr.oec, assoc.professor

OBJECTIVES Deepen the doctoral students’ knowledge on the role of choice of place in business decision-making as well as methods of creating place identification and choice of places in international trade. Provide information on factors that determine the value of place in the market. Develop skills using knowledge on marketing place in the process of compilation of doctoral thesis thereby enhancing the quality of the thesis. TASKS

Analyse modern day processes occurring in the market and factors influencing them as well as changes in the emphasis of marketing and strategic management of enterprises.

Understand the variety of place marketing and its influencing factors. Develop skills for applying theoretical concepts in practice for achieving one’s goals

efficiently. Evaluate place marketing in connection with objectives and tasks of the doctoral thesis.

REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE CREDITS Activities during doctoral seminars (30%) Independent task studying scientific literature on the doctoral thesis topic and give a

report during the seminar (20%) Successful completion of exam (50%)

STUDY METHODSThe course for doctoral students is in the form of seminar to foster acquisition of

knowledge in the form of dialogue; discussions on the ideas gathered through independent review of scientific literature to gain in depth understanding of the relevant materials and their practical use in resolving the issues arising in the doctoral thesis promoting doctoral students creativity , discussion and justification of one’s arguments. Basic emphasis during studies – independent work and its supervision to promote exchange of knowledge and novelty in the compilation of doctoral theses and skills of defending one’s judgement.

METHODOLOGICAL PROVISION OF COURSE Scientific literature; Material technical provision.

FORMS OF ASSESSMENTSeminars, dialogues, exam.

LANGUAGE OF STUDIESLatvian.

STUDY COURSE CONTENTS1. State administrative territorial divisions and aims of territorial units.

1.1. Irregular development of territorial units and factors influencing; 1.2. Territorial development plans and sources of finance;1.3. Concept of territorial marketing, variety and significance;1.4. Cooperation among territories in marketing strategy.

2. Marketing and territory development process. 2.1. Territory and its resources as products;2.2. Target audience or users of territory and demand;2.3. Products of a territory and its promotion;2.4. Communication activities.

3. International marketing and choice of territory.3.1. Enterprise’s motives in entering international markets; 3.2. State and choice of target markets.

4. Marketing information and knowledge.4.1. knowledge, human capital, and role of intangible resources in increasing efficiency;4.2. Marketing information and territorial marketing audit.4.3. Franchise as an aid for enrichment and storing knowledge.

LITERATURE

1. E. Grifins. Reputācijas vadības stratēģija (New Strategies for Reputation Management) – Lietišķās Informācijas Dienests: 2008., 220 lpp.

2. Dž. Hammonds. Tava biznesa zīmols (J.Hammond. Branding Your Business). – Lietišķās Informācijas Dienests: 2008.; 239 lpp.

3. J.Ē. Niedrītis. Mārketings. Ceturtais izdevums. – Biznesa augstskola Turība: 2008., 488 lpp.

4. L.Petrova, E.Jermolajeva. Eiropas valstu pieredze teritoriālajā mārketingā un tās izmantošanas iespējas Latvijā. – Daugavpils Universitātes Akadēmiskais apgāds „Saule”: 2007., 160 lpp.

5. P.Doyle, Ph. Stern. Marketing Management and Strategy. 4th edition. – Person Education Limited: 2006, 542 pp.

6. Ph.Kotler, D.Haider, I.Rein. Marketing Places. – Simon&Schuster eBook Publish date: 2008, 388 p.

7. Ph.Kotler, K.L.Keller. Marketing Management. 12 the edition – Pearson Education, Inc: 2006, 814 pp.

8. Дж. Дж. Леннон, Х. Смит, Н. Кокерелл, Дж. Трю. Управление индустpией туризма. – Группа ИТД:2008, 272 c. (J.J. Lennon, H.Smith, N.Cockerell, J. Trew. Benchmarking National Tourism Organizations and Agencies. Understanding Best Practice – Elsevier Ltd:2006)

9. А.П. Пaнкрухин. Маркетинг територий. 2-ое издaние. – ПИТЕР: 2006, 416 c.

10. С. Спинелли, Р.М. Розенберг, С. Берли. Франчайзинг: путь к богатству. - Вильямс: 2007, 384 c. (S.Spinelli, R.M.Rosenberg, S.Burley. Franchising. Pathway to Wealth Creation. – Prentice Hall: 2004.)

11. С.А. Шейн. В поисках плодородной почвы.Определение благoприятных возможностей для новых предприятий. – balance business books: 2005, 240 c. (S.A.Shane. Finding Fertile Ground. Identifying Extraordinary Opportunities for New Venture. – Wharton School Publishing: 2005.)

12. Р. Уоллес. Стратегичeские альянсы в бизнесе. – Добрая книга: 2005, 288 c. (R.L.Wallace. Strategic Partnerships. An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Joint Ventures and Alliances: Dearborn:2004)

Internet resources:1. EBSCOhost

http://support.ebscohost.com/knowledge_base/detail.php?id=3955&t=h

2. EMERALDhttp://info.emeraldemeraldinsight.com/about/contact.htm?PHPESSID=crejvr034ms787olds

APPROVED atDepartment of Commerce meeting

Minutes of the meeting No. 5. 23.04.2009Head of the Department R. Zvirgzdiņa

SIA “SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TURIBA”

STUDIJU KURSA PROGRAMMA

Professional doctoral study programme“Business Administration”

Title of the study course Risk control and crisis managementCode of the courseDate of ApprovalField of Science

VAD1304D23.04.2009

ManagementCredit points 4Total number of hours 160Total number of lessons S/8Number of hours of seminars, practical or laboratory works

S/16

LevelPreliminary knowledge Business finance, Economics

STUDY COURSE AUTHOR (-S):Name Surname Degree, positionVita Zariņa Dr.oec., assit. prof.

OBJECTIVES:Provide information on possible risks in entrepreneurship and their solutions

TASKS Assess possible types of risks in entrepreneurshipDetermine the preconditions for risksAnalyse business risk management possibilitiesEvaluate the significance of risk in entrepreneurshipEvaluate the possible differences in risks in different forms of entrepreneurship

RESULTS expected:Knowledge● knowledge of concepts and types of entrepreneurship ● knowledge of creation and structure of assets knowledge of types of possible risks● knowledge of criteria applied to evaluating risks● knowledge of causes of insolvency and crisis managementSkills● skills for describing the financial structure● skills in independently analysing assets and describing their financial sources and development skills determining and analysing business risks● skills presenting resultsAttitude

● positive attitude for resolving risk control issues and possible crisis situations

REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE CREDITS:Tasks to be carried out during the course and their weightage:

Tests 3 each – 15%Independent group work – project - 15%Exam 40%

STUDY METHODS:Lectures-presentation and explanation of study course materialPractical lessons– resolution of problems and tasksIndependent studies – research on problem issues, compilation of independent task

METHODOLOGICAL PROVISION OF COURSE:Copied materials, BAT library and Internet resources

FORMS OF ASSESSMENT:Test – check on themes studiedExam– written form

LANGUAGE OF STUDIESLatvian STUDY COURSE CONTENTS:

1. Concept and essence of entrepreneurship2. Classification of common risks3. Business risks

1.1. Uncertainty I entrepreneurship1.2. Classification of risks1.3. Decision making in uncertain circumstances1.4. factors influencing the amount of risk

4. Risk management process5. Risk identification and Classification6. Evaluating the amount of risk and choice of decision making7. Risk management methods8. Tax risks and entrepreneurship

LITERATURE1. Jaunzems Andrejs. Riska analīze : kursa materiāli / Andrejs Jaunzems,

Edgars Vasermanis. - Rīga : Latvijas Universitāte : EuroFaculty, 2001. - 195 lpp. : tab., diagr. ISBN 9984-7251-5-4

2. Finanšu vadības rokasgrāmata / Alla Ķirsone, Vadims Jerošenko, Jānis Pinnis, Jeļena Averina. 1.daļa 1.-3.nod. - Rīga : Dienas bizness, 2004. - [Dalīta pagin.].

3. Finanšu vadības rokasgrāmata / Alla Ķirsone, Vadims Jerošenko, Jānis Pinnis, Jeļena Averina. - Rīga : Dienas bizness, 2004. 2.daļa : 4.-12.nod. - [Dalīta pagin.].

4. Praude Valērijs (1946-). Finanšu instrumenti / Valērijs Praude. - Rīga : Burtene, c2009. - sēj. <1> ISBN 9789984833002 (1)

5. Rurāne Marita. Uzņēmuma finanses / Marita Rurāne. - Rīga : Jumava, 2007.

- 266 lpp. : sh. - (Biroja sērija). ISBN 97899843832176. Kaļķis Valdis. Darba vides risku novērtēšanas metodes / Valdis Kaļķis. -

Rīga : Latvijas izglītības fonds, 2008. - 242 lpp. : il. - Bibliogr.: 216.-219.lpp. ISBN 9984-95586-9

7. Kudinska Marina. Komercbanku riski un to atbilstība pašu kapitālam : [monogrāfija] / Marina Kudinska. - Rīga : Datorzinību centrs, 2005. - 293 lpp. : il., tab. - Bibliogr.: 263.-272. lpp. ISBN 9984-665-21-6

8. Pettere Gaida. Riski uzņēmējdarbībā un to vadība / Gaida Pettere, Irina Voronova ; Banku augstskola. - 2. pārstr. izd. - Rīga : Rasa ABC, 2003. - 175 lpp. : tab. - Bibliogr.:163.-168. lpp. - Piel.: 169.-175. lpp. ISBN 9984-653-77-3

9. Allen Judy. The Business Of Event Planning: behind the scenes secrets of successful special events / Judy Allen. - Mississauga, Ontario : John Wiley & Sons Canada Ltd., 2002. - xviii, 329 p. - Index: p. [325]-329. ISBN 0-470-83188-X

10. Knechel W.Robert. Auditing: Assurance & Risk, 3e / W.Robert Knechel, Steven E.Salterio, Brian Ballou. - Mason, OH : Thomson South-Western, 2007. - xxix, 857 p. : tab., sh. - Index: p. 840.-857. ISBN 9780324313185 ISBN 0-324-31318-7

11. Aris Annet. Managing media companies : harnessing creative value / Annet Aris, Jacques Bughin. - [Chichester] : John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, [2005]. - 427 p. : il.,tab.,diagr. - Index: p. 417-427. ISBN 0-470-01563-2

12. Lukaszewski James E. Crisis communication plan components and models : crisis communication management readiness / James E. Lukaszewski. Vol. III. - 2005 ed. - USA : The Lukaszewski group, 2005. - xxxi, Chapters 1-10 : ill. - Rādītājs: 1-6. ISBN 1-88329-140-2

13. Borisoff Deborah. Conflict management : a communication skills approach / Deborah Borisoff, David A. Victor. - 2nd ed. - Boston, Mass : Allyn and Bacon, 1998. - viii, 247 p. ; 23 cm. - Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-239) and index. ISBN 0-205-27294-0

Authors’ Signature :

………………………../V. Zariņa/

Date: ………………..

Approved by(Assist. prof. S.Vītola),

Dean of the Faculty of Business administrationSeptember 2009

Professional doctoral study programme“Business Administration”

Doctoral creative seminar “Doctoral thesis 2”programme

In accordance to doctoral study regulations article 6.4. “doctoral students shall submit their progress report on the individual plan performance for the current year and individual plan for the next academic year not later than 2 weeks before the end of the academic year”, to review the attestation of students for the year.

The attestation evaluates the results of the planned worked and credit points gained. The doctoral creative seminar shall be organised in June 2010 for the students enrolled in

the academic year 2008/2009 in autumn. Creative seminar was public. The dean, doctoral study programme director, doctoral

council members and other interested persons participated in the seminar. During the creative seminar doctoral students have to:

- report on the individual plan progress and the tasks for the next year, - submit published articles or papers ready for publication and comment upon them

with regards to the objectives, tasks and hypothesis of the doctoral thesis- submit the first chapter of the thesis and plan for the second chapter, justify the

goal oriented nature of the existing materials, - justify the novelties in the current scientific work, - describe works of scholars who work in the field of doctoral thesis theme.

Duration of presentation – till 20 minutes. Those present are entitled to ask questions and express their opinion on the thesis and

report theme. Duration of questions and answers as well as discussion on each report– till 15 minutes

Doctoral council taking into account the materials submitted and answers offered shall decide upon attestation of each doctoral student.

All successful individual plan performances and participation in seminar shall be awarded 20 CP.

Programme director shall submit to the dean of the faculty the minutes of the promotion council meeting on the attestation of each individual doctoral student.

Attestation or failure to attest shall be approved by a decree of the rector.

Doctoral study programme director J.Ē.Niedrītis

APPENDIX No. 4Sample of diploma and sample of diploma supplement

SIA “Biznesa augstskola Turība”Graudu ielā 68, Rīgā, LV-1058

Diploma pielikums (PD C, Nr.1000)Diploma pielikums atbilst Eiropas Komisijas, Eiropas Padomes un Apvienoto Nāciju Izglītības, zinātnes un kultūras organizācijas (UNESCO/CEPES) izveidotajam paraugam. Pielikums sagatavots, lai sniegtu objektīvu informāciju un nodrošinātu kvalifikāciju apliecinošu dokumentu (piemēram, diplomu, sertifikātu) akadēmisku un profesionālu atzīšanu. Diploma pielikumā ir iekļautas ziņas par diplomā minētās personas sekmīgi pabeigto studiju būtību, līmeni, kontekstu, saturu un statusu. Tajā neiekļauj norādes par kvalifikācijas novērtējumu un līdzvērtību, kā arī ieteikumus tās atzīšanai. Informāciju sniedz visās astoņās sadaļās. Ja kādā sadaļā informāciju nesniedz, norāda iemeslu.

1. ZIŅAS PAR KVALIFIKĀCIJAS IEGUVĒJU1.1. Uzvārds: Bērziņš1.2. Vārds: Jānis1.3. Dzimšanas datums (diena/mēnesis/gads): 01/01/19891.4. Studenta identifikācijas numurs vai personas kods 010189-11223

2. ZIŅAS PAR KVALIFIKĀCIJU2.1. Kvalifikācijas nosaukums un piešķirtais tituls: doktora diploms, piešķirtā kvalifikācija “Doktora grāds

vadībzinātnē” (51345)2.2. Galvenā studiju joma kvalifikācijas iegūšanai: uzņēmējdarbības vadība2.3. Kvalifikācijas piešķīrējas institūcijas nosaukums un statuss: Biznesa augstskola Turība – profesionālā

augstskola. Biznesa augstskola Turība ir privāta valsts atzīta izglītības iestāde. Biznesa augstskolai Turība ir tiesības īstenot akreditētās studiju programmas un izsniegt valstiski atzītus diplomus par augstākās izglītības iegūšanu (Latvijas Republikas Izglītības un zinātnes ministrijas 1997.gada 8.maija akreditācijas lapa Nr.002), kā arī tiesības īstenot licencēto doktora studiju programmu “Uzņēmējdarbības vadība” (Latvijas Republikas Izglītības un zinātnes ministrijas 2008.gada 26.maijā licence Nr.04036-33).

2.4. Studijas administrējošās iestādes nosaukums un statuss (ja atšķiras no šī pielikuma 2.3.apakšpunktā minētā nosaukuma un statusa): skatīt 2.3.apakšpunktu

2.5. Mācību valoda un eksaminācijas valoda (valodas): latviešu, angļu

3. ZIŅAS PAR KVALIFIKĀCIJAS LĪMENI3.1. Kvalifikācijas līmenis: doktora zinātniskais grāds, Starptautiskās izglītības programmu klasifikācijas

(ISCED) un Latvijas Republikas Izglītības klasifikācijas augstākais līmenis3.2. Oficiālais programmas ilgums, programmas apguves sākuma un beigu datums: 3 gadi, 120 Latvijas

kredītpunkti, 180 ECTS kredītpunkti3.3. Uzņemšanas prasība: akadēmiskais vai profesionālais maģistra grāds

4. ZIŅAS PAR STUDIJU SATURU UN REZULTĀTIEM4.1. Studiju veids: pilna laika studijas4.2. Programmas prasības: sekmīgi apgūt visus studiju programmā ietvertos obligātos un brīvās izvēles

studiju kursus, iegūstot ne mazāk kā 120 kredītpunktus, ieskaitot 80 kredītpunktus par promocijas darba izstrādi, nokārtot divus promocijas eksāmenus un sekmīgi aizstāvēt promocijas darbu.

4.3. Programmas sastāvdaļas (piemēram, kursi vai vienības) un personas iegūtais novērtējums/atzīmes/kredītpunkti (ja šī informācija ir pieejama oficiālajā atzīmju izrakstā):

Programmas saturs ietverts studiju programmas struktūras pamatdaļās: - studiju kursi; - promocijas darbsProgrammas saturu veido: obligātie studiju kursi (108 kredītpunkti, no kuriem 80 kredītpunkti jāiegūst par promocijas darbu), tai skaitā zinātniskās pētījumu metodes un augstskolu pedagoģija un vadība (8 kredītpunkti); līdzdalība studiju programmu realizācijā (4 kredītpunkti); nozares teorētiskie pamatkursi (4 kredītpunkti); uzņēmējdarbības vadības studiju kursi (8 kredītpunkti); svešvaloda (4 kredītpunkti); brīvās izvēles studiju kursi (12 kredītpunkti).Studiju vērtējums

Bloki Studiju kurss Kredītpunkti Pārbaudījuma veids Vērtējums

Latvijas ECTSA daļa Augstskolu pedagoģija un vadība 4.0 6.0 eksāmens6 (gandrīz labi)A daļa Mūsdienu vadīšanas teorijas 4.0 6.0 eksāmens7 (labi)A daļa Zinātniskās pētījumu metodes 4.0 6.0 eksāmens7 (labi)A daļa

Stratēģiskās vadīšanas aktuālās problēmas 4.0 6.0 promocijas eksāmens

8 (ļoti labi)

A daļaSvešvaloda 4.0 6.0 promocijas

eksāmens8 (ļoti labi)

A daļa Jaunievedumu un atraktivitātes vadīšana 4.0 6.0 eksāmens8 (ļoti labi)A daļa Līdzdalība studiju programmu realizācijā 4.0 6.0 ieskaiteieskaitītsB daļa Biznesa komunikācija 4.0 6.0 eksāmens6 (gandrīz labi)B daļa Riska pārvaldība un krīzes vadīšana 4.0 6.0 eksāmens7 (labi)C daļa Pārmaiņu vadīšana uzņēmumā 4.0 6.0 eksāmens8 (ļoti labi)Gala pārbaudījums Promocijas darbs 80.0 120.0 ieskaite,

aizstāvēšanaiegūts doktora grāds

Promocijas darba tēma: “Uzņēmuma vērtības kā partnerības stratēģijas vērtības vadīšanā”

4.4. Atzīmju sistēma un atzīmju sadalījums starp doktora studiju programmas “Komunikācijas vadība” 2008./2009.studiju gada absolventiem:

Balle Vērtējumsvārdiem

Īpatsvars

10 izcili -9 teicami -8 ļoti labi 44.45%7 labi 33.33%6 gandrīz labi 22.22%5 viduvēji -4 gandrīz viduvēji -3 neieskaitīts -2 neieskaitīts -1 neieskaitīts -

4.5. Kvalifikācijas klase: nav

5. ZIŅAS PAR KVALIFIKĀCIJU 5.1. Turpmākās studiju iespējas: nav paredzēts piešķirt5.2. Profesionālais statuss: nav paredzēts piešķirt

6. PAPILDINFORMĀCIJA6.1. Sīkāka informācija: ---6.2. Papildinformācijas avoti:

SIA “Biznesa augstskola Turība” Akadēmiskās Informācijas CentrsStudiju informācijas centrs Vaļņu iela 2, Rīga, LatvijaGraudu iela 68, Rīga, Latvija LV-1050LV-1058 tālr.7225155tālr. 7622333 http://www.aic.lvhttp://www.turiba.lv

7. PIELIKUMA APSTIPRINĀJUMS7.1. Datums: 01/06/20097.2. Paraksts un tā atšifrējums: Antons Kiščenko 7.3. Pielikuma apstiprinātāja amats: Biznesa augstskolas Turība rektors7.4. Zīmogs vai spiedols:

8. Ziņas par augstākās izglītības sistēmu valstī.Lai iegūtu tiesības iestāties augstskolā, jāiegūst vispārējā vidējā izglītība. Vispārējās vidējās izglītības un

profesionālās vidējās izglītības iestāžu absolventus uzņem augstskolā saskaņā ar vispārīgajiem augstskolas uzņemšanas noteikumiem. Augstskolas var noteikt arī specifiskas uzņemšanas prasības (piemēram, noteikt, kādi mācību priekšmeti jāapgūst vidusskolā, lai varētu iestāties konkrētajā augstskolā attiecīgās studiju programmas

apguvei).Kopējais vispārējās vidējās izglītības ilgums ir 12 gadi. Vidusskolās ir četru virzienu programmas – vispārizglītojošā, humanitārā un sociālā, matemātikas, dabaszinātņu un tehnikas, kā arī profesionālā virziena programma.

Visiem virzieniem kopīgi ir šādi obligātie priekšmeti: latviešu valoda, pirmā svešvaloda, otrā svešvaloda (mazākumtautību skolās – mazākumtautības valoda), matemātika, vēsture, sports, biznesa ekonomikas pamati, lietišķā informātika. Papildus minētajiem priekšmetiem katra programma ietver attiecīgā virziena obligātos un izvēles priekšmetus.

Mācību gada garums ir 36 nedēļas no 1.septembra līdz maija beigām. Kopumā vidējās izglītības programmā trijos gados minimālais mācību stundu skaits ir 3150 stundas, maksimālais – 3780 stundas (30–36 stundas nedēļā).

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Lai saņemtu atestātu par vispārējo vidējo izglītību, jānokārto ne mazāk kā pieci eksāmeni un četras ieskaites. Eksāmeni jānokārto latviešu valodā, izglītības programmu virzienam atbilstošajā obligātajā mācību priekšmetā, vienā izglītības iestādes noteiktajā mācību priekšmetā un divos izglītojamā izvēlētos mācību priekšmetos. Vidējās izglītības programma noslēdzas ar centralizētajiem eksāmeniem, un uzņemšana augstskolā notiek atbilstoši centralizēto eksāmenu rezultātiem.

Vispārējās vidējās izglītības standartu ietver arī vidējās profesionālās izglītības programmas, kuras ilgst četrus gadus pēc pamatizglītības ieguves.

 Bakalaura un maģistra grādi ir gan akadēmiskajā, gan profesionālajā augstākajā izglītībā. Abu veidu

bakalauriem ir tiesības stāties maģistrantūrā, abu veidu maģistriem (tiem pielīdzinot arī maģistra grādus medicīnā, zobārstniecībā un farmācijā – attiecīgi sešus un piecus gadus ilgas studijas) – doktorantūrā.

Akadēmiskās izglītības mērķis ir sagatavot patstāvīgai pētniecības darbībai, kā arī sniegt teorētisko pamatu profesionālajai darbībai. Akadēmiskās izglītības programmas tiek īstenotas saskaņā ar valsts akadēmiskās izglītības standartu.

Bakalaura grādu zinātnes nozarē (nozaru grupā) piešķir pēc akadēmisko studiju pirmā posma. Bakalaura akadēmisko studiju programmu apjoms ir 120–160 (180–240 ECTS) kredītpunktu (turpmāk – KP), no tiem obligātā daļa ir ≥50 KP (75 ECTS), obligātās izvēles daļa ir ≥20 (30 ECTS) KP, bakalaura darbs ir ≥10 KP (15 ECTS) un brīvās izvēles daļa. Studiju ilgums pilna laika studijās ir seši līdz astoņi semestri.

Maģistra grādu piešķir zinātnes nozarē vai apakšnozarē pēc akadēmisko studiju otrā posma. Maģistra akadēmisko studiju programmas apjoms ir 80 KP (120 ECTS), no kuriem ne mazāk kā 20 KP ir maģistra darbs, programmas obligātais saturs ietver attiecīgās zinātņu nozares izvēlētās jomas teorētiskās atziņas (≥30 KP) un to aprobāciju aktuālo problēmu aspektā (≥15 KP).

Profesionālās augstākās izglītības iestādes uzdevums saskaņā ar pirmā un otrā līmeņa profesionālās augstākās izglītības valsts standartiem ir īstenot padziļinātu zināšanu apguvi konkrētā darbības jomā, nodrošinot absolventu spēju izstrādāt vai pilnveidot sistēmas, produktus un tehnoloģijas un sagatavojot absolventu jaunrades, pētnieciskajam un pedagoģiskajam darbam attiecīgajā nozarē.

Bakalaura profesionālo studiju programmas apjoms ir vismaz 160 KP (240 ECTS): vispārizglītojošie kursi (≥15 KP), nozares teorētiskie pamati (≥36 KP), profesionālā specializācija (≥60 KP), izvēles kursi (≥6 KP), prakse (≥26 KP), valsts pārbaudījums, tai skaitā noslēguma darbs (≥12 KP).

Maģistra profesionālo studiju programmas apjoms ir vismaz 40 KP (60 ECTS): jaunākie sasniegumi nozarē, teorijā un praksē (≥7 KP), prakse (≥6 KP), valsts pārbaudījums, tai skaitā noslēguma darbs (≥ 20 KP), kā arī pētniecības, projektēšanas, vadības, psiholoģijas un citi kursi.

Profesionālajā augstākajā izglītībā ir ne vien bakalaura un maģistra programmas, bet arī citi programmu veidi:1) otrā līmeņa profesionālās augstākās izglītības programmas, pēc kuru apguves iegūst CEDUC piektā līmeņa

profesionālo kvalifikāciju. Programmu apjoms var būt vismaz 40 KP (60 ECTS) pēc bakalaura grāda ieguves vai vismaz 160 KP (240 ECTS) pēc vidējās izglītības ieguves. Programmas ietver praksi ne mazāk kā 26 KP (39 ECTS) apjomā un valsts pārbaudījumu, tai skaitā noslēguma darbu vismaz 10 KP apjomā;

2) pirmā līmeņa profesionālās augstākās izglītības (koledžas) programmas, pēc kuru apguves iegūst CEDUC ceturtā līmeņa profesionālo kvalifikāciju. Programmu apjoms ir 80–120 KP (120–180 ECTS), un tās pamatā ir paredzētas profesijas apguvei, taču to absolventi var turpināt studijas otrā līmeņa profesionālās augstākās izglītības programmās.

Doktorantūra. Kopš 2000.gada 1.janvāra Latvijā tiek piešķirts viena veida zinātniskais grāds – doktors. Uzņemšanai doktorantūrā ir nepieciešams maģistra grāds. Doktora grādu iegūst, publiski aizstāvot doktora

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disertāciju. Doktora disertāciju var izstrādāt triju līdz četru gadu laikā doktorantūras studiju ietvaros augstskolā vai arī pēc atbilstoša apjoma patstāvīgu pētījumu veikšanas, strādājot augstskolā, zinātniskā iestādē u.c. Doktora grāda piešķiršanas kārtību nosaka Latvijas Zinātnes padome. Doktora grādu piešķir Latvijas Zinātnes padomes apstiprinātas promocijas padomes.

Kredītpunktu sistēma. Kredītpunkts (KP) Latvijā ir definēts kā vienas nedēļas pilna laika studiju darba apjoms. Vienam studiju gadam paredzētais apjoms pilna laika studijās ir 40 kredītpunkti. Pārrēķinot Eiropas Kredītu pārneses sistēmas (ECTS) punktos, Latvijas kredītpunktu skaits jāreizina ar 1,5.

Atzīmju sistēma. Zināšanas vērtē, izmantojot 10 ballu vērtēšanas skalu:

 Apguves līmenis  Atzīme  Skaidrojums  Aptuvenā

ECTS atzīme

 ļoti augsts 10  izcili (with distinction)  A

 9  teicami (excellent)  A

 augsts 8  ļoti labi (very good)  B

 7  labi (good)  C

 vidējs

 6  gandrīz labi(almost good)

 D

 5  viduvēji (satisfactory)  E

 4  gandrīz viduvēji(almost satisfactory)

 E/FX

 zems  3–1  negatīvs vērtējums (unsatisfactory)

 Fail

Kvalitātes nodrošināšana. Saskaņā ar Latvijas normatīvajiem aktiem augstskolas var izsniegt valsts atzītus diplomus, ja studijas ir notikušas akreditētā augstskolā, akreditētā programmā un augstskolai ir apstiprināta satversme. Kvalitātes vērtēšana ietver augstskolas pašvērtējuma ziņojuma sagatavošanu un ekspertu novērtējumu. Ekspertu grupās no vismaz trim ekspertiem tikai viens var būt no Latvijas, pārējie (vairumā gadījumu) – no Rietumeiropas un citām Baltijas valstīm. Lēmumu par programmas akreditāciju pieņem Akreditācijas komisija, bet par augstskolas akreditāciju – Augstākās izglītības padome. Akreditācijas pirmais cikls Latvijā noslēdzās 2001.gadā. Atkārtotiem novērtējumiem jānotiek ne retāk kā reizi sešos gados.

Papildinformācija:

1. Par izglītības sistēmu – http://www.izm.lv

http://www.aic.lv

2. Par augstskolu un programmu statusu – http://www.aiknc.lv

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18. School of Business Administration Turība

19. 68 Graudu str., Rīga, Latvia, LV-1058

The Diploma Supplement (PD C, No.1000)This Diploma Supplement follows the model developed by the European Commission, Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES. The purpose of the Supplement is to provide sufficient independent data to improve the international "transparency" and fair academic and professional recognition of qualifications (diplomas, degrees, certificates etc.). It is designed to provide a description of the nature, level, context and status of the studies that were pursued and successfully completed by the individual named on the original qualification to which this supplement is appended. It should be free from any value judgements, equivalence statements or suggestions about recognition. Information in all eight sections should be provided. Where information is not provided, the reason should be explained.

1. INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE HOLDER OF THE QUALIFICATION1.1. First name: Jānis1.2. Family name: Bērziņš1.3. Date of birth (day/month/year): 01/01/19891.4. Student identification number or code (if available): 010189-11223

2. INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE QUALIFICATION2.1. Name of qualification and (if applicable) title conferred (in original language): doctoral diploma,

doctor of management science (51345)2.2. Main field(s) of study for the qualification: Business administration2.3. Name (in original language) and status of awarding institution: Biznesa augstskola Turība (School of

Business Administration Turība) - institution of higher professional education.School of Business Administration Turība is a private, state recognised educational institution. School of Business Administration Turība is entitled to run accredited programmes and to issue state recognised diplomas of higher education (Accreditation Paper No. 002, issued by Ministry of Education and Science, Republic of Latvia, May 8, 1997), it is also entitled to run the licenced Doctoral study programme “Business Administration” (Licence No. 04036-33, issued by Ministry of Education and Science, Republic of Latvia, May 26, 2008).

2.4. Name (in original language) and status of institution (if different from 2.3) administering studies: Refer 2.3.

2.5. Language(s) of instruction/examination: Latvian, English

3. INFORMATION ON THE LEVEL OF THE QUALIFICATION3.1. Level of qualification: doctoral degree, highest level of ISCED3.2. Official length of programme, start and end date of the acquisition of the programme: 3 years, 120

Latvian credit points, 180 ECTS credit points3.3. Access requirements: Academic or Professional Master’s degree

4. INFORMATION ON THE CONTENTS AND RESULTS GAINED4.1. Mode of study: full-time studies4.2. Programme requirements: successful completion of all the compoulsory and optional study courses

included in programme; acquiring at least 120 credit points, including 80 credit points for doctoral theses; passing two promotion examinations; successful public defence of doctoral theses.

4.3. Programme details (e.g. modules or units studied), and the individual grades/marks/credits obtained (if this information is available on an official transcript this should be used here): The programme consists of the following basic parts: - Study courses; - Doctoral theses.

The programme includes: compulsory study courses (108 credit points, including 80 credit points for doctoral theses), including scientific work methods, and higher educational institutions pedagogy and management (8 credit points); participation in programmes implementation (4 credit points); theoretical basic courses in the speciality (4 credit points); business administration study courses (8 credit points); foreign langugage (English) (4 credit points); optional study courses (12 credit points).

19.1 Transcript

Parts Study-courses Credit-points Exam Type Grade

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Latvian ECTSCompulsory Part Higher education pedagogy and management 4.0 6.0 exam6 (almost good)Compulsory Part Modern day management theories 4.0 6.0 exam7 (good)Compulsory Part Scientific research methods 4.0 6.0 exam7 (good)Compulsory part

Current trends in strategic management 4.0 6.0 promotion exam

8 (very good)

Compulsory PartForeign language 4.0 6.0 promotion

exam8 (very good)

Compulsory Part Innovation management 4.0 6.0 exam8 (very good)Compulsory Part Participation in the implementation of study

programmes 4.0 6.0 testpassed

Optional Professional Part Business Communication 4.0 6.0 exam6 (almost good)

Optional Professional Part Risk control and crisis management 4.0 6.0 exam7 (l good)

Free optional Part Change management in enterprises 4.0 6.0 exam8 (very good)Final Exam Scientific research work 80.0 120.0 test, public

defenceAchieved doctoral degree

Subject of doctoral theses: “Enterprise value as partnership strategy value in management”

4.4. Grading scheme and grade distribution guidance for the graduates of Doctoral study programme “Communication Management” in the study year 2008./2009.:

Grade Meaning Grade distribution

10 with distinction -9 excellent -8 very good 44.45%7 good 33.33%6 almost good 22.22%5 satisfactory -4 almost satisfactory -3 unsatisfactory -2 unsatisfactory -1 unsatisfactory -

4.5. Overall classification of the qualification (in original language): not established

5. INFORMATION ON THE FUNCTION OF THE QUALIFICATION5.1. Access to further study: acording to the existing law is not granted5.2. Professional status (if applicable): acording to the existing law is not granted

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION6.1. Additional information: --------6.2. Further information sources:

School of Business Administration Turība Academic Information CentreStudy Information Centre Vaļņu iela 2, Rīga, LatviaGraudu iela 68, Rīga, Latvia LV-1050LV-1058 Phone: 7225155Phone: 7622333 http://www.aic.lvhttp://www.turiba.lv

7. CERTIFICATION OF THE SUPPLEMENT7.1. Date: 01/06/20097.2. Signature: Antons Kiščenko ____________________7.3. Capacity: Rector, School of Business Administration Turiba7.4. Official stamp or seal:

8. Information on the national higher education system.General education (overall duration – 12 years).After completion of compulsory basic education (9 years) four types of programmes are offered at general

secondary education (vispārējā vidējā izglītība) (grades 10–12): a general one or others emphasizing liberal arts and social sciences; or mathematics, natural sciences and technical subjects; or vocational subjects. Latvian language and literature, first foreign language, second foreign language (minority language in minority schools), mathematics, history, physical education, basics of economics and ICT are compulsory in all programmes. Each type of programmes has its own set of compulsory and optional subjects.

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School year lasts 36 weeks (except examination periods) – from the beginning of September till the end of May. The total number of study hours in 3 years of general secondary education may vary from 3150 to 3780 (i.e. 30–36 per week) depending on the programme and individual choice of subjects.

To be awarded a certificate of general secondary education (atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību) candidates sit examinations in at least five subjects and pass/fail tests in up to four other subjects. Examinations are taken in: Latvian language, a compulsory subject of the particular programme, a subject chosen by school and two subjects chosen by the candidate. Leavers of 4-year vocational secondary education (profesionālā vidējā izglītība) have to pass a qualification examination and 4 centralised compulsory examinations (the same as after general secondary education) in order to receive a diploma on vocational secondary education. Centralized school-leaving examinations serve as a basis for the admission to higher education.

Higher educationAccess to higher (tertiary) education (HE). All holders of general secondary education certificates and diplomas

on vocational secondary education meet the general admission requirements. However, the universities are free to set specific requirements, e.g. to choose which subjects have to been taken at school level to qualify for admission to a particular programme.

 

Grading system. The state standards for higher education set the following ten-point marking bakalaurs (bachelor) and maģistrs (master) degrees are awarded both in academic and professional HE. Both types of bachelors are eligible for studies in master programmes and both types of masters (including holders of degrees in medicine, dentistry and pharmacy – 6 and 5 years respectively) – in doctoral programmes.

Academic higher education follows academic education standard and is aimed at preparing graduates for research and providing theoretical background for professional activities.

Bakalaurs (bachelor) degree in a branch of science is awarded after the first cycle of academic studies. Bachelor programmes comprise 120–160 credit points (180–240 ECTS) or 4–6 semesters of full-time studies. They include: compulsory part ≥50 CP (75 ECTS), optional part ≥20 CP (30 ECTS), thesis ≥10 CP (15 ECTS) and some subjects of free choice to earn the rest of necessary CP.

Maģistrs (master) degree in a branch of science is awarded after the second cycle of academic studies comprising 80 CP (120 ECTS), out of those thesis results in ≥20 CP, compulsory part includes theoretical aspects of the field (≥ 30 CP) and their practical application in solving actual problems (≥15 CP).

According to Standards of first and second level professional higher education, its aim is to provide in-depth knowledge in a field, enabling graduates to design and improve systems, products and technologies as well as to prepare graduates for creative, research and teaching activities in this field.

Professional bakalaurs (bachelor) programmes are designed to ensure professional competence, they comprise at least 160 CP (240 ECTS), out of those: general courses (≥15 CP), theoretical courses of the field (≥36 CP), specialization courses (≥60 CP), optional courses (≥6 CP), practical placement (≥26 CP), and state examinations including thesis (≥12 CP).

Professional HE programmes leading to maģistrs (master) degree comprise no less than 40 CP (60 ECTS), out of those: up-to-date achievements in the field – in theory and in practice (≥7 CP), practical placements (≥6 CP), state examinations including thesis (≥20 CP) as well as research training, courses of design, management, psychology etc.

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Apart from the programmes leading to bakalaurs (bachelor) and maģistrs (master) degrees, there are other types of professional higher education programmes.

First-level professional HE (university college) programmes comprise 80–120 CP (120–180 ECTS) and lead to a CEDUC 4th level professional qualification. These programmes are targeted mainly at labour market. Yet, the graduates of the first-level programmes can continue their studies in second-level professional programmes.

Second-level professional HE programmes lead to a CEDUC 5th level professional qualification. Such programmes can comprise either at least 40 CP (60 ECTS) for holders of bakalaurs (bachelor) degrees or at least 160 CP(240 ECTS) for secondary school leavers. In both cases programmes should include a practical placement of at least 26 CP (39 ECTS) and graduation examinations including thesis (≥10 CP). Graduates of programmes including the 70 CP (105 ECTS) compulsory part of the bakalaurs (bachelor) programme, have access to master studies.

Doctoral studies. From January 1, 2000 onwards a single type of doctoral degree Doktors (Dr.) is being awarded in Latvia.

Maģistrs (master) degree (or the equivalent) is required for admission to doctoral studies. Doktors (Dr.) degree can be achieved at public defence of a doctoral thesis which may be a result of three to four years of full-time doctoral studies at a university or an equivalent amount of independent research while working at a university, research institution etc.

Latvian Council of Science appoints promotion councils and sets the procedures for awarding doctoral degrees.Credit point system. Latvian credit point is defined as a one-week full-time study workload. An average workload

of a full-time study year in most HE programmes is 40 CP. Latvian credit point system is compatible with ECTS. The number of ECTS credits is found by multiplying the number of Latvian credit points by a factor of 1.5.

Grading system: a 10-point grading scheme for knowledge assessment.

 

 Achievement level  Grade  Meaning  Approx.

ECTS grade

 very high 10  izcili (with distinction)  A

 9  teicami (excellent)  A

 high 8  ļoti labi (very good)  B

 7  labi (good)  C

 medium

 6  gandrīz labi (almost good)  D

 5  viduvēji (satisfactory)  E

 4  gandrīz viduvēji (almost satisfactory)  E/FX

 low  3–1  negatīvs vērtējums (unsatisfactory)  Fail

 It must pointed out that approximation with the ECTS scale is unofficial and cannot be used for official

comparison with marks recorded in a Latvian education certificate or diploma.Quality assurance. According to Latvian legislation, state-recognized degrees/diplomas may be awarded upon

completion of an accredited programme in an accredited HE institution holding a state-approved Satversme (by-law). Quality assessment includes self-evaluation report by the higher education institution and peer evaluation. Evaluation teams consist of at least three experts, with only one from Latvia. In most cases the other two experts are selected from Western Europe or from the Baltic States. Decisions on programme accreditation are taken by the Accreditation Board, while those on institutional accreditation – by the Higher Education Council. The first accreditation cycle was completed in 2001. Recurrent assessments have to take place once every six years.

More information:

1. On educational system            http://www.izm.lv

                                                 http://www.aic.lv                                                 www.eurydice.org2. On status of programmes/institutions:        http://www.aiknc.lv

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APPENDIX No. 5Courses of studies and academic personnel

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Courses of studies and academic personnel

Name Surname Scientific degree Study course

Anna Ābeltiņa Dr. oec, assoc.prof. Innovation Management Territorial marketing Doctoral Council member

Aldis Baumanis Dr. paed, assoc.prof. Pedagogy and management in higher education institutions

Ineta Lūka Dr.paed, assoc.prof. Pedagogy and management in higher education institutions

Foreign languageSandra Mihailova Dr.phych, assoc. prof. Pedagogy and management in

higher education institutionsJānis Ē. Niedrītis Dr.oec, assoc.prof. Current trends in marketing

management Doctoral Council chairperson

Vizma Niedrīte Dr. oec, assoc.prof. Current trends in strategic management

Maija Šēnfelde Dr.oec, professor Modern day economic theory concepts

Vita Zariņa Dr.oec, assoc. prof. Risk control and management Financial accounting problems Doctoral Council member

Vladislavs Fomins Dr.oec., senior researcher

Public lecture to doctoral students on systemic approach

Andra Zvirbule-Bērziņa

Dr. oec, assoc. prof. Scientific research methods

Inna Dovladbekova Dr. oec, professor Modern day economic theory concepts

Ieva Kalve Dr. oec, assit. prof. Change management in enterprises

Doctoral Council memberJaakko Lehtonen PhD, assoc. prof. Business communicationMaija Rozīte Dr. geogr, professor Scientific research methodsAndrejs Čirjevskis Dr.oec., assoc. prof. Expert – participation in

doctoral exam Juris Ozols Dr. phys., docents Doctoral Council memberRaina Vīra Dr. paed., assit. prof. Change management in

enterprises

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APPENDIX No. 6List of academic personnel

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List of academic personnel

Name Surname Scientific degree

Anna Ābeltiņa Dr. oec, assoc.prof.

Aldis Baumanis Dr. paed, assoc.prof.

Ineta Lūka Dr.paed, assoc.prof.

Sandra Mihailova Dr.phych, assoc. prof.

Jānis Ē. Niedrītis Dr.oec, assoc.prof.

Vizma Niedrīte Dr. oec, assoc.prof.

Maija Šēnfelde Dr.oec, professor

Vita Zariņa Dr.oec, assoc. prof.

Vladislavs Fomins Dr.oec., Senior researcher

Andra Zvirbule-Bērziņa Dr. oec, assoc. prof.

Inna Dovladbekova Dr. oec, professor

Ieva Kalve Dr. oec, assit. prof.

Jaakko Lehtonen PhD, assoc. prof.

Maija Rozīte Dr. geogr, professor

Andrejs Čirjevskis Dr.oec., assoc. prof.

Juris Ozols Dr. phys., docents

Raina Vīra Dr. paed., assit. prof.

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APPENDIX No. 7Study regulations

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LTD “Biznesa augstskola Turība’’Unified Reg. No. 40003135880, 68 Graudu iela, Riga, LV –1058

N1APPROVED

Biznesa augstskola TurībaSenate 27.01.2010. Meeting, Minutes No. 1,

LTD “Biznesa augstskola Turība”Board 01.02.2010 Decision No. 3

19.1.1.1.1 School of Business Administration Turiba

19.1.1.1.2 STUDIES REGULATIONS

1. General provisions1.1. The higher education implemented by the School of Business Administration Turība (hereinafter referred

to as the School) is based on the Republic of Latvia Education Law, Higher School Law, Scientific Research Law, Professional Education Law, Bologna Declaration, School Constitution and other higher education regulating legislative acts effective in the Republic of Latvia.

1.2. These Studies Regulations shall be the basic document regulating the procedure of studies in the 1 st- and 2nd-level professional higher education study programs and master's degree study programs as well as doctorate study programs.

1.3. Basic types of studies in the School shall be lectures, practical work, seminars, laboratory works, independent studies, advice giving meetings, student's papers, field studies and research.

1.4. Forms of control of the study program mastering shall be determined in the Checkup Regulations, Regulations of Working out and Defense of Student's Papers, Field Studies Regulations and Final Examination Regulations.

2. Matriculation2.1. Matriculation shall be putting a person on the list of students of the School (matricula). Student candidates

passing the School determined enrolment procedure shall be matriculated. 2.2. Enrolment in the School shall be in accordance with the School Enrolment Regulations. Enrolment shall

be organized by the Selection Committee and Study Information Center (hereinafter referred to as SIC). 2.3. To start the studies, the student candidate shall conclude an education acquisition contract with the School. 2.4. Proceeding from the Selection Committee recommendations and after the education acquisition contract

has been signed, the Rector shall issue a matriculation order.2.5. The School shall provide an opportunity to receive the International Student's Identification Card (ISIC) or

the School Student's Certificate to the students matriculated for full-time studies, or the School Student's Certificate to the students matriculated for part-time studies.

2.6. As of the moment of matriculation, the student shall have all rights of the School student that are stipulated in these Regulations, Education Law, Higher School Law, School Constitution and other regulatory acts.

2.7. In order to make the process of acquisition of higher education more democratic, the Director of Study Programmes can draw up an individual study plan for students for the purpose of acquisition of a study programme or a part thereof, dividing it by years on the basis of recommendation of the dean and after conclusion of a contract on a acquisition of education, the rector issues a decree on matriculation of candidates.

2.8. When studies in the first year of studies are commenced beyond the calendar schedule approved by the Senate, an individual curriculum could be developed with the dates of passing the study courses, field studies and student's papers within the study program for the year of studies in which the student is matriculated having it coordinated with the Dean.

2.9. Students, who have completed successfully at least the first year of studies in a licensed higher education program, could be matriculated in the second year of studies. Commencement of studies in later years of studies shall be decided by the Rector on the Dean's proposal, when the student candidate's application has been received and the Program Director has compared the previously mastered part of the education program and particular curriculum, and an individual curriculum shall be developed for each study course, which cannot be transferred as mastered. Taking the concluded contract, comparison record and individual curriculum as a basis, the Rector shall issue the student matriculation order, when it is certified in the

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comparison record that the previously mastered part of the education program is not less than 40 credit points or two semesters.

3. Credit of previously received marks and credit points 3.1. The student's previously mastered study courses or received credit points can be credited pursuant to the

following legislative acts: 3.1.1. if the student starts studying in the School in the second or later year of studies (starts studies at

later stages of studies) having come from another higher school, the previously mastered study courses and acquired credit points shall be credited through a procedure set by the Cabinet of Ministers;

3.1.2. if the student has a part of the higher education mastered abroad, the previously mastered study courses and acquired credit points shall be credited through a procedure set in the Higher School Law for recognition of a part of the higher education mastered abroad;

3.2. the previously completed study courses can be credited subject to the autonomy of higher schools stipulated in the Higher School Law in the following events:

3.2.1. if the student starts the first-year studies in the School having been transferred from another higher school;

3.2.2. if the student has earlier completed the study course(s) included in the programme, whether in the School or in any other higher school.

3.3. The completed subjects and obtained credit points shall be accounted in the events specified in Sub-clause 3.2 hereof as follows:

3.3.1. If the student wants his previously mastered subjects and acquired credit points to be credited, he shall submit an application to SIC. The application shall be attached with an academic certificate or addenda to diploma certifying the previously acquired credit points to be issued by his previous educational establishment.

3.3.2. The student who has acquired a part of the higher education abroad shall submit a certificate issued by a foreign educational establishment to certify the received credit points and certificate of equation of the part of education acquired abroad with the Latvian education level to be issued by the Academic Information Center.

3.3.3. Credit points can be credited gradually in the course of studies according to the study courses to be mastered in each year of studies:

3.3.3.1. credit points shall be first credited only for the year of studies, in which the student has started his studies, or earlier years of studies;

3.3.3.2. upon completion of the relevant year of studies and signing of the education acquisition contract payment schedule for the next year of studies, the received credit points shall be credited in the study courses to be mastered in the next year of studies. The student shall submit another application to SIC for crediting the said credit points.

3.3.4. the director of a relevant programme shall evaluate the previously completed study courses by content and decide on the possibility to equate the same with the study courses implemented in the School;

3.3.5. the dean of a relevant faculty shall credit the credit points as obtained by one's order,

4. Content of studies4.1. Content of studies shall be determined in the Study Program. The Study Program shall be formed in

compliance with the educational and professional standards. The Dean shall be in charge for the Study Program content and implementation. The Study Program shall stipulate the study courses to be mastered, its scope in credit points, distribution by the years of studies, checkups and the scope of field studies, number of student's papers and final examinations of studies.

4.2. The student shall commence his studies in the first year of studies under a study program that could be only changed in the further years of studies within a scope determined in the regulatory documents.

4.3. Content of the study courses shall be determined in the study course programs. 4.4. The study courses could be divided in the study program into basic courses (Part A), professional option

courses (Part B) and free option courses (Part C): 4.4.1. basic courses shall be the courses to be mastered obligatorily in the study program; 4.4.2. professional option courses shall expand the professional knowledge, the student shall choose

them from the courses offered in the program in the scope determined in the program; 4.4.3. the student shall choose the free option courses according to one's interests in the scope determined

in the program (such courses could be also mastered under other programs). 4.5. Content of studies shall be also regulated by the field studies program, student's paper assignments and

other study pertaining documents.

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5. Organization of the study process5.1. Amount of the student's work shall be measured in credit points. Credit point shall be a study registration

unit corresponding to 40 academic hours of the student's work amount (one week of studies), in which up to 50% of hours are foreseen for contact hours. Contact hour shall be an eye-to-eye meeting of the academic personnel and students being held for the achievement of the study program objectives and tasks and lasting for one academic hour.

5.2. Students having studies in the amount of 40 credit points in the year of studies shall be full-time students. The amount of credit points in one year of studies for part-time studies shall be less than 40.

5.3. Subject to the time scheduled for contact hours, both full- and part-time students could study in different forms of studies: day, evening, correspondence, e-studies (computer-based remote education), etc.

5.4. Academic groups are made in each form of studies, except e-studies as well as students that study in accordance with an individual plan. Decisions about change of an academic group are made by the Study Department after review of a written request of a student submitted by the student to SIC

5.5. The length, beginning and end and division into semesters of the year of studies as well as number and time of examination sessions shall be determined in the Calendar Schedule of Studies.

5.6. Time and venue of the classes scheduled for the semester shall be showed in the Studies Timetable. Time and venue of advice-giving meetings and examinations scheduled for the examination session shall be showed in the Schedule of examinations and advice-giving meetings.

5.7. The students shall have an opportunity during their studies to receive advices on a relevant study course mastering issues beyond the class time fixed in the timetable free of charge. Amount of advices given to one academic group shall be 5% of the amount of hours in the study plan for a relevant study course for day studies. Time of advice-giving meetings for each teacher shall be determined in the schedule of advice-giving meetings for the chair teachers to be publicized in the chair's information stand and the School's internet homepage. Students shall also have an opportunity to receive paid advices. The time of paid advice-giving meetings shall be coordinated by the student with the teacher.

5.8. Organization of the study process for the e-studies (computer-based remote studies) form shall be regulated in the E-studies (computer-based remote studies) Regulations.

6. Checkups and evaluation6.1. At the time of mastering each study course, the student shall pass the ordinary checkups (control papers,

essays, etc.) stipulated in the study course program. At the end of the study course, the student shall pass the study course concluding checkup (examination or test).

6.2. In addition to the contact hours foreseen for the study course, a pre-examination advice-giving meeting shall be scheduled.

6.3. Only the students who have performed all requirements determined in the study course program (have passed all obligatory ordinary checkups) and performed their obligations fixed in the education acquisition contract as well as have defended their field studies report and student's paper for the previous year of studies shall be admitted to the study course concluding checkup.

6.4. The 10-point system shall be used for the checkup marking. Ordinary checkups could be also marked with "tested" or "not tested". Checkup marking criteria of the 10-point system shall be as follows:10 – prominent – the student's knowledge, skills and abilities are over the study program requirements;

9 – excellent – the student's knowledge, skills and abilities are in full compliance with the study program requirements;

8 – very good – the student's knowledge, skills and abilities are in compliance with the study program requirements, but there is a lack of some deeper understanding;7 – good – the student's knowledge, skills and abilities are in general in compliance with the study program requirements, but not sufficient to apply the skills and knowledge independently;6 – quite good – the student's knowledge, skills and abilities are in general in compliance with the study program requirements, but some flaws are stated in the knowledge of the theory, capability to present it or link to the practice;5 – fair – the student's knowledge, skills and abilities are generally in compliance with the study program requirements, but flaws are stated in the knowledge, understanding or presentation of the theory or capability to link it to the practice;4 – quite fair – the student's knowledge, skills and abilities are in compliance with the minimal level of the study program requirements, but insufficient knowledge of the theory is stated as well as lack of skills in the independent or correct performance of standard practical tasks;

3 – poor – the student has just partially mastered the study program issues and his knowledge and skills are insufficient;

2 – very poor – the student has only a shallow command of the study program issues, he lacks knowledge or understanding of the same; 1 – very, very poor – the student is unable to compose theoretical answers or perform practical tasks.

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6.5. According to the Cabinet of Ministers regulations of the first- and second-level professional higher education, the national standard assessment of 4 points (quite fair) is considered to be the lowest successful assessment.

6.6. Qualification shall be accorded, if the student has received a successful assessment at the Final Examination or Qualification Checkup. The lowest successful assessment for the Final Examination or Qualification Checkup shall be 4 points (quite fair).

6.7. If the student contests objectivity of the assessment received in the concluding checkup and pretends to a higher mark, he shall submit a motivated appeal in writing to SIC within 5 working days after the concluding checkup. Having received appeal, the head of chair and the student shall form a repeated checkup commission of three persons (the student shall cross out two of the five commission members from the list made up by the head of chair, leaving three persons in it). The commission shall evaluate repeatedly the student's written test or take repeatedly the oral test. Assessment by the commission shall be not subject to appeal.

6.8. If the checkup is taken by commission, then appeals shall be only considered with regard to the checkup running procedure. The appeal validity shall be considered by an appeal commission: the dean, vice-rector for academic activity and rector. Should infringements of the checkup running procedure be confirmed, the mark received in the checkup shall be cancelled. The student shall be given an opportunity to re-pass the checkup in accordance with the relevant regulations.

6.9. If the teacher states that the student's paper is plagiarism, the student shall re-draw it up. In case of repeated plagiarism, the student can be sent off.

6.10. If the student uses unauthorized materials and/or technical devices during checkup, he shall be suspended from the checkup or can be sent off. The student shall be only allowed re-passing the checkup upon suspension not earlier than the next day.

6.11. If the student passes a checkup taken by a commission with a mark not lower than 9 (nine) and the average acquired mark of all other checkups within the study program is not lower than 8.5 (eight point five), and the mark of any study course is not lower than 6 (six), "The study program is completed with honors" shall be recorded in sub-point 6.1 (supplementary information) of addendum to diploma upon graduation from the program.

7. Field studies and student's papers7.1. Scope of field studies, number of student's papers and their distribution by the years of studies shall be

determined in the study program. 7.2. Organization and evaluation of the field studies shall be regulated in the Field Studies Regulations. 7.3. Organization and evaluation of the student's papers shall be regulated in the Regulations of Working out

and Defense of Student's Papers. 8. Transfer to the next year of studies

8.1. The students shall be enrolled for the next academic year, who have: obtained all credit points of the previous academic year and at least 70% of the credit points planned for the

current academic year, fulfilled all the obligations under the Contract of Education, as well as signed a payment schedule for the next academic year;

8.2. The students enrolled in the autumn semester, who have not obtained 50% to 70% of the planned amount of credit points in the current academic year, have not obtained the planned credit points of the previous academic years, but have fulfilled all their obligations under the Contract of Education and signed a payment schedule for the next year of studies, shall be enrolled for the next academic year before October 15th of that year;

8.3. If the students referred to in Sub-clause 8.2 above fail obtaining at least 70% of the planned credit points of the last academic year and 100% of the planned credit points of the previous academic years before October 15th, the students shall be sent off (with entitlement to conclude another Contract of Education) by the Rector's order; the students enrolled in the spring semester shall be sent off, if they fail obtaining at least 70% of the planned credit points of the last academic year and 100% of the planned credit points of the previous academic years before February 15th of a relevant academic year.

8.4. The students shall be enrolled for the next academic year by the Rector's order. 9. Final examination

9.1. Mastering of the basic or master's study program shall be concluded with the final examination a component of which is the working out and defense of the bachelor's thesis, diploma paper, master's thesis or qualification paper. Mastering of the doctorate study program theoretical part shall be concluded with the working out and pre-defense of the promotion paper to be regulated with the Doctorate Studies Regulations.

9.2. The final examination shall be regulated with the Final Examination Regulations. The dean shall be in charge for the final examination organization.

10. Sending off10.1. Sending off shall be striking the student off the list of students of the School (matricula). 10.2. The student shall be sent off if:

10.2.1. the student has completed the study program and/or acquired qualification;

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10.2.2. the student of the doctorate study program has passed the theoretical part of the program; 10.2.3. so desired by the student (according to his application in writing); 10.2.4. it becomes known that the student enrollment has been influenced by fraud or other unlawful

action, including that one, with which the principle of equality of the student candidates is infringed;

10.2.5. the student has failed to pass required checkups or perform other study tasks; 10.2.6. the student has infringed the School bylaws; 10.2.7. having completed the theoretical course, the student of the basic or master's study program has

failed to pass the final or state examination or acquired a mark lower than 4 (quite fair) in defending one's diploma paper;

10.2.8. the student of the doctorate study program has failed to fulfill all requirements of the doctorate study program completion stipulated in the Doctorate Studies Regulations at the fixed time;

10.2.9. the student has not resumed his studies upon interruption. 10.3. The Rector shall issue a sending-off order on proposal of the dean, Vice-rector for Academic Activities or

Study Department Bureau Administrator. 11. Change of the study program, study form or study type and form

11.1. If the student wants to change one's study type and form (full/part-time studies), study form (day, night, extramural studies or e-studies) or study program, or he shall submit a written application to SIC.

11.2. The Rector's order shall be issued on the student transfer to other study form or form and type. 11.3. If the student wants to change one's study program, he shall submit a written application to SIC. The

program replacement shall be decided by both Study Program Directors and the Rector's order shall be issued upon conclusion of another education acquisition contract.

12. Study arrears12.1. Any checkups that are planned within the study program or year curriculum and not passed successfully

under the timetable or examination schedule or at the time stipulated by the teacher, including at the time fixed in the individual curriculum, as well as examination or test not passed successfully, untimely submitted or unsuccessfully defended student's paper or not completed planned field studies or not submitted or rejected because of its content and/or execution field studies report or unsuccessfully defended field studies report, shall be study arrears.

12.2. Settlement of the study arrears shall be a paid, the price of which shall be fixed in the Rent and Service Quotation List approved by the Board.

12.3. To settle the study arrears, the student shall: 12.3.1. make an agreement with the head of chair on what teacher shall take the checkup; 12.3.2. coordinate with the teacher the requirements to be met in order to pass the checkup; 12.3.3. coordinate with the teacher the checkup time and venue; 12.3.4. reserve a permit – assignment, either making use of BATIS or submitting an application to SIC

(subsidiary students - to the Subsidiary Director) for receiving a permit – assignment designating the forms of paid services according to the requirements stipulated by the teacher (ordinary checkup off the schedule, study course concluding checkup off the schedule, paid advice giving, etc.);

12.3.5. within two weeks upon submission of the application, pay the fixed fee and receive the permit – assignment in SIC (subsidiary students - from the Subsidiary Director). The permits – assignments that are not taken out within two weeks shall be cancelled;

12.3.6. if it is established that the student is entitled to the checkup passing free of charge, SIC shall issue a gratis permit – assignment. Gratis permits – assignments shall be issued in the following events:

12.3.6.1. if the STOP list obligations are performed on the checkup day; 12.3.6.2. in case of sickness, when the student submits an application to SIC and produces a sickness

certificate, a certificate of illness issued by a physician or medical institution, for the time at which the checkup is scheduled;

12.3.6.3.other reasonable excuses - field studies within the School study program, sport competitions; 12.4. The permit – assignment shall be valid for 30 days; when required, the validity period can be extended

by SIC within the academic year. 12.5. The permit – assignment shall be left after passing the checkup to the teacher, who shall introduce the

mark to BATIS, print out the individual checkup evaluation sheet for the study course concluding checkup, sign it and hand it over to the Teaching Department.

12.6. To be admitted to the final examinations, the student should have passed all concluding checkups stipulated in the study program.

13. Interruptions of the studies13.1. The students shall be entitled to interrupt temporarily their studies not loosing the student's status. The

minimum period of interruption of the studies shall be one calendar year. The interruption of studies shall be ascertained by the Rector's order.

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13.2. Interruption of the studies shall be accorded by SIC through a procedure stipulated by the School after the student has submitted a written application of a definite form to SIC and effected the payments specified in the Contract of Education:

13.2.1. to have interruption of the studies accorded, the student shall effect the payments specified in the Contract of Education, but not less than 50% of the annual tuition fee, and sign the Protocol of Agreement of Interruption of Studies;

13.2.2. the student (other than the first-year student) shall be entitled to choose splitting the tuition fee into ten parts and paying all due payments as at the application date.

13.3. The student shall be allowed at the period of interruption of the studies to settle one's arrears with the studies having paid duly for it, to use the Library services and attend lectures as a non-credit student having it coordinated in writing with the Study Department Bureau Administrator.

13.4. To restart the studies, the student shall submit a written application of a definite form to SIC. Restarting the studies before expiry of the minimum period fixed in point 13.1 above, the student shall, whenever required, pay a fee for early restart of studies as stipulated by the School. A decision on the restart of studies shall be made by the Dean. The student's restart of studies shall be ascertained by the Rector's order. When studies are restarted after interruption of studies, all credit points obtained before the interruption of studies shall be accounted. The courses studied within the previous and current study programme could differ up to 30% in the programme obligatory part or without limitation in the optional part. If differences in the programme obligatory part exceed 30%, required credit points should be obtained according to the actual programme.

13.5. The interruption of studies can be prolonged, if the student submits a written application of a definite form to SIC. The prolongation of interruption of studies shall be ascertained by the Rector's order.

14. Rights of the studentsThe students shall have the following rights:

14.1. to acquire the higher education under a relevant study program; 14.2. as stipulated by the School, to use the School's premises, library, computers and other equipment and

facilities, copying and other services, when obligations under the education acquisition contract are performed;

14.3. to interrupt and resume the studies as stipulated in clause 13 above; 14.4. to change the study program as stipulated in clause 11 above; 14.5. to have formed and mastered the free option part of individual studies, to listen lectures in other higher

schools or departments (faculties), to be engaged in the scientific research (scientific research work), including in cooperation with the School teachers or within the School grant research;

14.6. to receive information from SIC on any issues directly related to the studies; 14.7. as stipulated by the School, to receive from SIC any certificates, printouts of progress sheets or permit –

assignment for the settlement of study arrears; 14.8. to express freely and defend one's opinions in the School, unless it insults other person's honour or

dignity or defames or causes the performance of other unlawful actions; 14.9. as stipulated by the School, to elect and be elected to the Students' Self-government, Senate or

Constituent Assembly; 14.10. as stipulated by the State and School, to receive credits for studies or credits to students.

15. Rights of the teachersThe teachers shall have the following rights:

15.1. to choose the teaching methods and study content with regard to the study course program conditions; 15.2. to lower the assessment of the paper worked out independently for the delay in submission; 15.3. to determine tasks for the papers worked out independently; 15.4. to determine the ordinary checkup type, form and time and evaluation method; 15.5. to inquire about student's progress in other study courses;15.6. to reprove the student or not to admit the student to the lecture room for non-observance of the order

stipulated by the teacher.

Vice-rector for Academic Activity J.Ē.Niedrītis20.

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APPENDIX No. 8Doctor study regulation

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“School of Business Administration Turība” LTDUniform registration No.40003135880, Riga, 68 Graudu Street

N115APPROVED

In the Senate meeting of 18.02.2009, prot. No.2,of “School of Business Administration Turība”,

the decision of the Board 23.02.2009. No.5

21. Doctorate study REGULATIONS

1. Used terms: 1.1. Doctorate studies – studies in full and part time Doctorate programmes financed by

individual or legal entities that must be performed with an individual plan in accordance with requirements of the study programme in order to obtain the Doctor’s academic degree.

1.2. Doctorate student – a person matriculated in a programme of Doctorate studies.1.3. Doctorate programme – scientific and academic activities and the supporting actions in

structural units of School of Business Administration Turība (hereinafter in the text – BAT) as well as outside BAT, in order to ensure high quality and effective Doctorate studies.

1.4. Promotion – awarding of the Doctor’s degree.1.5. Promotion examination – an examination, where the knowledge of the doctorate student

on the modern theoretical conclusions of the respective field of science and the subfield and the applicable research methods are examined.

1.6. Applicant – a person, which in accordance with Enrolment Regulations of BAT has submitted an application for studies in a Doctorate study programme.

1.7. Doctorate programme council (hereinafter in the text – DPC) – a collegiate administration institution consisting of not less than three Doctors of Science, which together with the director of the Doctorate study programme supervise implementation of the programme. DPC is established with a dean’s decree.

1.8. Doctoral programmes council (hereinafter in the text – DP) – a collegiate administration institution which supervises implementation of the Doctorate study programmes of the School, it includes rector (chairman of the council), pro-rector in scientific work, pro-rector in academic work, deans of the faculties where Doctorate study programmes are implemented, and Directors of Doctorate study programmes.

2. General rules of Doctorate studies 2.1. The goal of BAT Doctorate studies is to prepare a generation of new scientists which

complies with the international level for scientific research and academic work, as well as scientific and organizing work in state and private institutions.

2.2. The Doctorate programme involves purposeful studies and scientific work so that the new scientists:

2.2.1. could formulate, research and solve problems in accordance with the principles of scientific research work; 2.2.2. would be competent in general methodology of research and in methodology of research of the specific sphere of science;

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2.2.3. would acquire vast knowledge in the selected subfield of science and would give personal original contribution in its development;2.2.4. would acquire such scientific research work level to be able to adapt to a wider scientific context in national and international level;2.2.5. would be able to work independently, as well as in project development and in cooperation with other scientists;2.2.6. would acquire pedagogic work experience;2.2.7. would draft and submit the promotion paper for acquisition of the degree of a doctor of science.

2.3. Doctorate studies are a part of BAT academic personnel renewal and development target programme.

2.4. For successful graduation of the Doctorate studies the doctorate student must acquire the theoretical course, must make a scientific work and must prepare a promotion paper.

2.5. Promotion paper is a complete original research whose results have a significant meaning in the respective field of science or subfield.

2.6. Promotion paper may be:2.6.1. a dissertation;2.6.2. a thematically uniform scientific publication set. Publications must be published or accepted for publishing in scientific periodics, which is anonymously reviewed, is internationally available in collections of scientific information and is cited in internationally available databases;2.6.3. monograph – a reviewed scientific book which is dedicated to one theme, is internationally available in collections of scientific information, contains bibliography and summary in a foreign language.

2.7. BAT doctorate programmes studies in one of the study programmes are opened with a resolution of the BAT Senate, based on the recommendations adapted by the board of a faculty on commencement of a doctorate programme studies in the respective field or subfield of science.

2.8. Doctorate programme studies in one of the study programmes are closed with a resolution of BAT Senate, based on an application of a BAT rector.

3. Doctorate study administration3.1. BAT DP, Doctorate study programme directors, DPC, faculty deans and departments take

part in implementation of the Doctorate study programmes.3.2. BAT DP:

3.2.1. drafts and implements BAT Doctorate study concept;3.2.2. evaluates the course of implementation of Doctorate study programmes;3.2.3. organizes promotion paper defending.

3.3. DP meetings are chaired by the chairman of the council or a member of the council assigned by him. The meetings are recorded. The minute keeper is assigned by the head of the meeting. The decisions are made in open voting, observing the principle of consensus.

3.4. Director of a Doctorate study programme is a professor or associated professor of the respective field or subfield of science approved by the Senate, who:

3.4.1. organizes evaluation of presentations of applicants of Doctorate studies and holds individual negotiations with them, as well as makes decision (as a resolution) on admission to the Doctorate study programme;3.4.2. together with DPC reviews candidacies of heads of promotion papers and proposes to the rector approval of heads of promotion papers;3.4.3. organizes and administrates DPC;3.4.4. together with DPC organizes Doctorate study programme study course programme review and their approval in the department;

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3.4.5. organizes doctorate student individual plan project and report review in DPC and proposes their approval to the dean; 3.4.6. together with the dean organizes doctorate student creative seminars;3.4.7. drafts Doctorate study programme self-evaluation report and submits it to the dean, who forwards it to the Senate for approval;3.4.8. organizes promotion paper project evaluation in a department specified by the dean together with DPC.

4. Doctorate study programmes4.1. Doctorate studies in BAT take place in licensed and accredited programmes in

accordance with laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia, international contracts, – BAT Constitution, these Regulations and the subordinate BAT documents, observing requirements of other documents that regulate BAT studies, as far as it does not contradict with these regulations.

4.2. Doctorate study programmes are made in a field or subfield of science in accordance with the science classificatory of Latvian Council of Science.

4.3. Doctorate study programmes are drafted and proposed by the faculties, they are reviewed by the respective councils and they are approved by the BAT Senate.

4.4. Doctorate study programme establishes:4.4.1. type and duration of studies;4.4.2. the list of compulsory and vocational courses of the studies with the number of credit points which complies with their volume, as well as the department or faculty which is responsible for implementation of the study course;4.4.3. volume of the scientific research work;4.4.4. the necessary prior education for commencement of studies and other provisions of implementation of the programme; 4.4.5. description of content of the studies and implementation thereof.

4.5. Doctorate study programmes foresee passing of two promotion examinations.

5. Matriculation in Doctorate study programme5.1. Enrolment to Doctorate study programmes (matriculation) takes place in accordance with

BAT Enrolment Regulations.5.2. Basis of enrolments is submission of documents which comply with requirements of BAT

Enrolment Regulations as well as negotiations with the applicant and positive evaluation of his presentation.

5.3. When applying for studies, the applicants submit to the Study information centre the documents required in Enrolment regulations and a presentation to the programme director on topicality of the possible promotional paper. The volume of the presentation must be 10 pages.

6. The course and record keeping of the Doctorate studies6.1. For drafting of promotion paper of each doctorate student a head of promotion paper is

approved, he must possess a Doctor’s degree. 6.2. The head of the promotion consults the doctorate student on issues of drafting of the

promotion paper, preparation of scientific publications and controls execution of his individual plan.

6.3. In the first semester after enrolment to the doctorate programme the doctorate student drafts individual Doctorate study plan for the whole period of studies and together with the application of the theme of the promotion paper and conclusion of the selected head of promotion paper submits it to the director of the Doctorate study programme.

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6.4. Not later than two weeks before the end of the academic year the doctorate student submits a report on execution of individual plan of the academic year and individual plan for the next academic year.

6.5. During the Doctorate studies the following must be performed:6.5.1. acquisition of the newest research methods of the subfield of the science;6.5.2. acquisition of planning of the newest researches, data processing and presentation;6.5.3. acquisition of advanced theoretical subjects of the field and subfield of science;6.5.4. acquisition of fundamentals of experience of a docent, participating in implementation of Bachelor’s and Master’s study programmes; 6.5.5. participation in international scientific conferences or seminars with presentations,6.5.6. independent formalization of scientific results and their submission for publication to scientific publications.

6.6. pedagogic work foreseen in individual plan of the Doctorate student can be performed in BAT or another accredited high school in Latvia or another state. In order to include pedagogic work that has been performed in another high school, the doctorate student must submit to the director of the Doctorate study programme a reference on pedagogic practice, indicating the type of work, its volume and indicating the programme.

6.7. A BAT doctorate student is transferred to the next academic year with a decree of the rector.

6.8. BAT Doctorate studies, keeping their academic and administrative supervision, can be also implemented outside BAT.

7. Passing of examinations7.1. A Doctorate student during studies in the doctorate programme must take examinations

and tests in accordance with the study plan. 7.2. Taking of examinations as well as tests is organized by the dean. 7.3. All doctorate programme examinations, except in the subject of foreign language, must be

passed in writing. 7.4. In the examination of foreign language the ability of a student to present and keep

discussion about the topic of his promotion paper is examined. The examination must be taken verbally.

7.5. For assessing of the promotion examinations the dean, upon coordination with the director of the Doctorate study programme, approves a committee of three persons, where at least one of them is a professor or associated professor and the rest – doctors of science.

7.6. Promotion examination programme drafting is assigned by the dean to the department which is responsible for this study course, or, upon coordination with the director of the Doctorate study programme, organizes a coordination group, including there docents which are doctors of science of the respective sciences.

7.7. Promotion examination programme is approved by the dean.

8. Graduation of the studiesAfter successful acquisition of the programme the results of studies and a research work of

the respective doctorate student are evaluated in a seminar organized by the respective DPC and a decision is made regarding advancement of the promotion paper for defending.

9. Awarding of the degree of doctor of science 9.1. Persons who have successfully graduated an accredited Doctorate study programme or

whose academic activities, which have been performed outside this programme, is equaled, observing the order foreseen in this programme and in accordance with criteria established by the Cabinet of Ministers, and who have successfully passed promotion

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examinations in the respective field or subfield of the science have the rights to defend promotion paper.

9.2. Scientific degree is awarded for an individually drafted and publicly defended promotion paper.

9.3. When claiming a second degree in another field of science the promotion paper can be drafted also without the head of the promotion paper, using consultations of the leading specialists of the field (consultants). The main results of the promotion paper must be published in scientific publications.

9.4. Promotion paper is accepted for public defending if it complies with the following criteria:

9.4.1. the author of the promotion paper has motivated selection of the theme, has defined the goal and tasks of the research, has characterized the scientific achievements in research of the theme and the used methods, has outlined as well as discussed the results and statements gained in the work, summarizing them in conclusions and the thesis to be forwarded in defending;9.4.2. the volume of the scientific work is sufficient in accordance with requirements set forth in the Regulations of the respective promotion council in respect to defending of promotion papers;9.4.3. if modern analysis and data processing methods have been used in the work;9.4.4. if work results are published in scientific publications or if the intellectual property associated therewith is patented;9.4.5. if the results of the work have been presented in international conferences or seminars;9.4.6. if the work is not fraud or plagiarism or if other violation of scientific activity has not been committed.

9.5. The rights to award the degree of doctor of science are given to BAT in accordance with Regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 1000 dated 27.12.2005 “Regulations on delegation of the rights to award the degree of doctor of science (promotion) to high schools”.

9.6. Defending of a promotion paper is also possible after the end of the time established in the Doctorate study programme. If the promotion paper is defended by a person, which has already been excluded, then for the time of defending it is temporarily matriculated in accordance with normative documents of BAT.

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APPENDIX No. 9Regulations on grants for scientific and applied research

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Limited Liability Company ‘’Biznesa augstskola Turība’’Registration No. 000313588, Graudu iela 68, Rīga, LV 1058

APPROVED In the Board Meetings of SIA “Biznesa augstskola Turība”

On 31.10.2003. Minutes No. 46

REGULATIONS ON GRANTS FOR SCIENTIFIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH

1. General terms1.1. The present Regulations shall define the procedure according to which the projects of scientific

and applied research (hereinafter referred to as “projects”) shall be assessed and funded.1.2. The topics of the grant projects funded by the School of Business Administration “Turība”

(hereinafter referred to as “BAT”) shall be related to the current academic and scientific research activities of the School, or these can be new project topics promoting further growth and development of the School.

1.3. Projects shall be funded based upon the results of a competition from the budget of the academic and scientific operations of the School within the framework of the funding and co-funding intended for grants.

1.4. The above competition shall be announced by the Rector’s Office.

2. Project application and expertise2.1. The project applicant shall submit a project application for the purpose of receiving a

grant (Appendix No. 1) for the current study year to the Pro-rector responsible for research work within a month after the announcement of the competition. One copy of the project application in an electronic form shall be submitted.

2.2. The following shall be specified in the project application:2.2.1. Project title.2.2.2. Project manager and executors.2.2.3. The required total amount of funding and its sources, as well as the costs schedule

and calendar plan. 2.2.4. Project description (current situation in the field related to the project, goals and

tasks, scientific and practical importance of the results, planned publications of the research results).

2.2.5. Latest and most important researches performed by the project manager and executors (also other information on the scientific experience of the project manager and executors can be specified).

2.3. Each project shall be assessed by the Board of Scientific Experts, in which all the Doctors permanently employed in BAT are members. The Board shall be entitled to adopt resolutions if at least one half of its members participate in its work. Resolutions shall be adopted with a simple majority of voices in an open voting. The work of the Board shall be led by the BAT Pro-rector responsible for research work or a person from among the Board members authorised by him/ her. The project manager or a person authorised by him/ her shall be entitled to participate in the work of the Board as an observer.

2.4. The Board of Scientific Experts shall assess the submitted projects and notify the result of assessment to the project managers within two weeks after the expire of the term of the competition of project applications.

2.5. The Board of Scientific Experts shall provide its assessment in compliance to the following criteria:

2.5.1. The scientific importance of the planned results. The scientific importance shall be assessed based upon the scientific topicality of the project goals and tasks and the

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planned scientific gain in comparison to the existing achievements in the relevant field of science in Latvia and worldwide.

2.5.2. The practical importance of the planned results for the growth and development of BAT. The practical importance for BAT shall be assessed based upon the possibilities of practical application of the planned results and their direct and indirect impact upon BAT.

2.5.3. Qualification of the project manager and executors.2.5.4. The reliability of high quality and timely implementation of the project according

to the scope and term set in the project task. The possibilities of the implementation of the project shall be assessed based upon the former scientific activities performed by the project manager and executors, their special knowledge in the relevant field and material technical provision of the research.

2.5.5. The funding required for the project, as well as co-funding from other sources and efficiency of utilisation of financial resources.

2.5.6. Participation in the research by BAT students.2.6. The Board of Scientific Experts shall be entitled to correct the contents of the project,

term of implementation and the amount of funding upon the agreement with the project manager.

2.7. The results of the competition shall be published in the BAT Internet site.3. Projects funding3.1. In compliance to the resolution by the Board of Scientific Experts the project manager

shall draw up the corrected calendar plan of the research, the required costs schedules and shall sign the contract.

3.2. The manager and executors may receive an advance in the amount of 30 per cent of the payable amount set in the costs schedule for the project or its stage. The advance shall be paid within 14 days after the entry into force of the contract.

3.3. The final settlement for the project or any of its stages shall be performed within 14 days after the mutual signature of the Acceptance – Delivery Act of the project or its relevant stage.

3.4. The funding of purchase of material values, business trips and other expenses included in the costs schedule shall be performed in compliance to the procedure stipulated by BAT.

3.5. The expenses of business trips shall be covered only for the employees permanently employed by BAT and students of BAT involved in the project.

3.6. BAT can refuse to cover expenses in the following cases 3.6.1. if the expenses are not included in the approved costs schedules or exceed the

amounts provided for in the costs schedule,3.6.2. if the funding regulations adopted by BAT or legal regulations of the Republic of

Latvia are violated.3.7. BAT may suspend funding of the project if the project implementation terms, contents of

the research are not complied with or the procedure of utilisation of financial resources set by BAT is violated.

4. Report on the execution of the project4.1. The project manager shall submit a report on the project execution and the achieved

results (Appendix No. 2) to the Pro-rector responsible for the research work within 3 business days following the completion of the research (or on September 1st annually if the term of the research exceeds 1 year). The following shall be specified in the report:

4.1.1. The most important scientific and practical results4.1.2. Information on publications, patents, dissertations, reports at conferences, etc.4.1.3. Utilised funding (in compliance to the items approved in the costs schedule).

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4.1.4. Cooperation with other project executors and institutions in Latvia and abroad (implementation of study programs, improvement of qualification, participation in scientific events).

4.2. The report on the research shall be reviewed by the Board of Scientific Experts. It shall approve (or not approve) the fulfilment of the research plan. If the fulfilment of the research plan is not approved, the Board of Scientific Experts shall provide a substantiated justification of the resolution.

4.3. The resolution by the Board of Experts on the approval of the fulfilment of the research plan shall serve as the basis for drawing up the Delivery-Acceptance Act of the project.

4.4. The Pro-rector responsible for the research work shall prepare the summary of the reports on the grant researches and submit it for review to the Board of the Rector’s Office until the 15th November every year.

4.5. The material rights to the project results shall be vested into BAT, if there are no other stipulations in the contract on the project implementation.

5. The expert group of the industry5.1. The Board of Scientific Experts may form the Expert group of the industry consisting of

3 Doctors of the relevant field employed in permanent position in BAT and appoint its manager.

5.2. The Expert group of the industry shall be entitled to adopt resolutions if at least 2 experts participate in its work. Resolutions shall be adopted by open voting if at least two experts vote for the resolution. The group shall not be entitled to adopt resolutions on the project in which any of the group members acts as the project manager or executor.

5.3. The expert group of the industry shall evaluate the submited projects related to its industry and submit its expertise statement on the project funding and the fulfilment of the research plan to the Board of Scientific Experts.

5.4. The resolution on changes in the composition in the Expert group of the industry or its liquidation shall be adopted by the Board of Scientific Experts.

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Appendix No. 1

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Appendix No. 2

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APPROVEDBoard of scientific experts _______________, 200 __

Minutes No.______

Project Manager:

Project executors:

THE GRANT OF SCIENTIFIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH REPORT ON

Limited Liability Company "Biznesa augstskola Turība"Reg. No. 000313588, Graudu iela 68, Riga, LV-1058

2003Riga

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APPENDIX No. 10Regulations on the use of the library

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School of Business Administration Turība LTDuniform registration No. 40003135880, 68 Graudu Street, Riga, LV-1058

22. APPROVED

By the decree No. 105 of the Deputy Chairman of the Board of

School of Business Administration Turība dated 24.09.2009.

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24. Regulations on the use of the library

Terms:Library fund

Free access permit

- documents, that are registered in the Library in a certain order and that are accessible to the users of the Library,- The fund of the books and magazines available for individual use of the Library users on the 1st floor of the Library,

Books for long-term use - in the electronic catalogue marked as MAC- academic literature, handed out for a semester;- in the electronic catalogue marked as KOL, located in Talsi, Liepāja, Cēsis, Jēkabpils, Bauska subsidiaries; - in the electronic catalogue marked as SKO, methodic literature for docents, located in the closed fund.

Books for short-term use - in the electronic catalogue marked as ABO, with yellow marking, handed out for 30 days,

Books for use in the reading room

- in the electronic catalogue marked as LAS,- with a red mark and cannot be taken home- in the electronic catalogue marked as KRA, with a light blue mark, a part of the closed fund – handed by the librarian; cannot be taken home

Computerized and silent reading-room

- The second floor of the Library, with computerized working places and with internet connection, newest press publications

and access to wireless Internet WiFi

24.1Library user - the person registered in the data base of the users of the Library,

User of a paid permit - an individual entity that has signed a paid permit card and a legal entity that has concluded a contract with the BAT in accordance with the conditions of contract conclusion and control,

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24.1.2 Annual fee- a payment of an individual entity for the use of the Library fund outside the premises of the Library,

Student works- qualification papers, diploma papers, master’s theses of the

BAT students of the past 6 years evaluated with “7” and more,

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Issued upon request for use in the reading room and for subscription

Electronic formulae- information resources handed out for library user that are

registered in the electronic database

Conveyance device-device for conveyance of the library books and other

materials (magazines, CD/DVD)

1. General conditions1.1. The Library serves only users registered in the data base of the Library.1.2. The users of the Library are: BAT students, BAT graduates, BAT employees, PIC

trainees and users of the Paid permits.1.3. BAT students and employees, PIC trainees, upon registration in the Library, must present a student’s, trainee’s

or employee’s certificate issued by BAT or another personal document with a photo and personal identification code as barcode and their personal data must be electronically available in the BAT information system.BAT graduates, upon registration in the Library, must present the graduate cards,

passport their data must be electronically available in the BAT information system.Individual entities – Users of Paid permits, upon registration in the Library, must present

the passport they must sign the Paid permit card.Persons, where a contract is signed with a legal entity regarding their rights to use the

BAT Library, must present a document verifying affiliation to the legal entity and a personal document with a photo and the personal identification code.

1.4. In the reading-room the Library users may use any book, newspaper, magazine, database or internet. 1.5. For use outside the Library the books are handed out in one copy from each title in accordance with the

conditions of the clause 2, but not more than 25 units, but for docents of the Language department – not more than 40.

1.6. The use student papers in the reading-room and for subscription is registered and handed out upon a signature.1.7. It is allowed to take outside the Library only those books and magazines registered in the user’s form of the Library information system ALISE, entering that data about information resource and its user.1.8. Electronic form serves as the accounting system of the use of the library and it is valid without verification of the user with personal signature. 1.9. Coats, jackets, bags a.o. street clothes as well as shopping bags and folders must be left in the cloakroom. 1.10. Mutual culture and behavior norms must be observed.1.11. The users of the Library in the premises of the Library may not use food or drinks.1.12. In the reading-rooms silence is to be observed and mobile phones must be switched off.1.13. In case a protocol of violation of the internal order rules may be drafted and a penalty may be imposed and/or the person may be expelled from the Library.

2. Servicing of the Library users 2.1. The books and magazines are handed out for use outside the Library for the users of the Library that have no debts against BAT. 2.2. In order to receive books and magazines for use outside the Library, it is necessary to present a personal document with a photo and personal identification number every time. 2.3. Books and magazines are handed out for use at home for the following terms: Up to 15 days – magazines, video and audio cassettes, CD, DVD of the previous years, Up to 15 days - 2 books from ABO or MAC fund: To graduates, BAT students in a study break and the users of the Paid permits, For 28 days - MAC fund books to PIC trainees and subsidiary students, For 28 days – fiction and ABO fund books,

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For 28 days – to BAT employees ABO, MAC and SKO fund books, but not longer than for the end term of labour relationship, For a semester – to BAT students MAC fund books in accordance with the academic program, For the academic year – CD and DVD from SKO fund to Language Department docents, From 1 to 3 days – in separate cases LAS fund books,

2.3.1. The Library purchases, processes and hands out books for BAT subsidiaries, signing a certificate of acceptance-conveyance. 2.4. The term of use of a book can be prolonged by arriving to the Library in person or by e-mail biblioteka@turiba.lv, or using the electronic catalogue of the library in the internet (hereinafter – internet catalogue) if another user has not requested the book and if the user has no debts in respect to BAT.

2.4.1. In the internet catalogue, using the username and password received in the Library, one can view data about the received information resources and the terms of their return as well as to ask the Library to prolong a necessary book from ABO or MAC fund or to reserve it from the ABO fund which are in the library, or to enter the queue for the books and magazines given to other users2.4.2. The Library reviews the application within 48 hours.2.4.3. The users must pick up the reserved books and magazines till the date indicated by the Library within 5 days.2.4.4. In case the reserved books are not withdrawn on the given term, the reserving is cancelled. 2.4.5. In case the required book or magazine is handed out to another user, the Library user may enter the queue. As soon as the book or magazine is received in the Library, it is reserved for the next user of the Library in accordance with the electronic list of the queue.

2.5. Books and other materials of the Library can be returned to the Library or the Library device which is placed outside the premises of the Library near its entrance doors may be used.Use of the conveyance device:

2.5.1. Using the Conveyance device the books and other materials of the Library can be conveyed from 7.30 until 22.00 except public holidays.

2.5.2. The conveyance device is emptied until 10:00 AM of the next working day and the conveyed units of the stock are marked in the information system.

2.5.3. It is an obligation of the user to personally, using the BAT electronic book catalogue, on the phone or using e-mail, to find out whether the conveyed books are registered in the information system of the Library.

2.5.4. Penalty for the books not conveyed on time must be paid in the next visit to the Library. In case of users whose contractual relationship with BAT is terminated - immediately.

2.5.5.. If the term of return of the conveyed books or other materials is overdue, the librarian makes a printout from the information system with data about the conveyance terms of the books and the penalty upon the

request of the reader.2.6. The order of handing of the student works in the Library:

2.6.1. Selection of the student works can be performed in the BAT electronic catalogue or in the lists placed in the Reading room and in Subscription

2.6.2. Student papers of the past two years are handed in the Library on the 2nd floor, but works of the previous years- in the Subscription on the 1st floor. 2.7. The BAT students may use the computers, scanners and printers of the reading-room without additional charge

in accordance with the limits defined by BAT. In case the limits are exceeded or if they are not defined, the computers, scanners and printers may be used for the defined prices, upon an advance payment in the pay office of

the Library. 2.8. The Library makes copies of the fund documents, observing the copyrights as well as private documents of individuals.

2.8.1. In case of a queue the advantage is given to those who wish to make copies of the Library documents.

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2.8.2. If more than 20 pages must be copied, an agreement must be reached with the employee of the Library on the term of the task execution and a pre-payment must be made.2.8.3. The document must be submitted for copying at least 30 minutes before closing of the Library.2.8.4. From the papers of students only the list of the used information sources is copied.

2.9. The Library stitches academic materials in accordance with prices defined by BAT. 2.10.The order of order execution:

2.7.1. In order to ensure timely execution of the order, its optimum submission term is 20 hours before the preferred reception time.

2.7.2. If execution of the order is necessary before the established 20 hours, the customer agrees with the library employee about another time of execution of the order.

3. The rights of a Library user3.1. To independently use the Library funds and electronic resources in accordance with the requirements set in the clause 2.3.2. To use the extra charge services: internet, printing of documents, copying, stitching, recording in a CD matrix, Paid permit a.o. in accordance with the prices defined by BAT.3.3. To purchase books on sale. 3.4. To receive consultations on search of information in the electronic catalogue, databases, and the Library fund.3.5. To receive the user code and password of the Library for work with the internet catalogue for communication with the Library.3.6. To view data in the Internet catalogue on the received books and magazines and their returning dates and to request prolongation of the term, to reserve the required fund documents, to enter the queue for the books and magazines that have been handed out to other users.3.7. To provide proposals for supplementation of the Library fund.

4. The obligations of the user of the Library 4.1. Prior to use of the Library to become acquainted with the regulations on the use of the Library and to observe them throughout the whole period of use of the Library.4.2. To take care of the Library fund and equipment, to notify the librarian about the noted defects. 4.3. To present a personal document with a photo and the personal identification number upon reception of books.4.4. To inform the Library in changes in personal data: about change of surname, place of residence, phone number, e-mail. 4.5. After use of books and magazines in the reading-room to place them on the indicated place for accounting.4.6. To return the information resources handed out for use outside the Library by the set term but in case of failure to observe the aforementioned term – to pay a penalty in accordance with the prices defined by BAT.4.7. To replace the lost or damaged information resources with identical or similar ones or to compensate their value in the amount of up to ten times of its volume in accordance with the prices defined by BAT.4.78. Upon expiration of the contractual liabilities with BAT, to return to the Library all information resources received therein.

Head of the Library Ludmila Viļumova  

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APPENDIX No. 11Annual report

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APPENDIX No. 12References of employer

The faculty of Business Administration has references of employers from

following companies:

Association of Textile and Clothing Industry (ATCI)

Association of Mechanical Engineering and Metalworking Industries of Latvia

Employers’ Confederation of Latvia

Latvian Chamber of commerce and industry

Ltd Roadex

Ltd "Poligrāfijas grupa MŪKUSALA"

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APPENDIX No. 13Collaboration agreements

The lawyer of School of Business Administration has Collaboration agreement with:

Riga International School of Economics and Business Administration (RISEBA)

Latvia University of Agriculture (LLU) School of Business and Finance (BA)

University of Latvia (LU) Kaunas Faculty of Humanities, Vilnius University

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APPENDIX No. 14Licence

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APPENDIX No. 15Desision from Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of

Latvia

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APPENDIX No. 16Extract of Sitting of Senate

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School of Business Administration „Turība”

Faculty of Business Administration

DOCTORAL

study programme

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (51345)

ACCREDITATION MATERIAL

CLARIFICATIONS

Approved:

______________________ Programme Director J.Ē. Niedrītis (signature/date)

Riga, 2010

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1. Clarification on the internal quality mechanism’s operation of the higher education

programme

In the first quarter of 2010, the School’s management distributed for general

discussion its strategic development plan for the period 2010-2015. In the discussion

participated School’s professors, students and the general staff. As well, there was held the

School’s Convention meeting in order to jointly discuss future goals, their reachability and

future operation strategy. The guidelines in this document provides for increasing the

Scool’s international recognition. Important role in this regard has the study quality and

its control system. Higher education has several objectives, including: preparation of

specialists for the labor market, to promote scientific activities, to promote comprehensive

personality development, to prepare citizens for a democratic society, etc.

For the quality control within the School there has been established the

management system, which in its operation takes into account the requirements of the

Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area

(ESG) developed by the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education

(ENQA). The system provides for the documentary regulation of all the learning process, a

regular update of this documentation, the learning process auditing and process

transparency.

In the School operates the internal audit system, which provides for annual audits of

all departments. There has been developed a procedure for auditing, which is both

thematic, as well as self-assessing. Self-evaluation reports are discussed and approved by

the School’s Senate. Before the hearing of the School’s programmes’ self-evaluation

reports in the Senate, they are considered by the Faculty Councils, as well as the specialists

of the School’s Quality Department. And only after the consideration of the reviews of the

above-mentioned specialists, the self-evaluation reports are heard in the Senate.

To manage the study quality, each course of the study programme has objectives

defined, results expected and the current testing system. The current test results are

automatically listed in the Higher Education Data System and serves as the basis for the

determination of final grades.

In assessing the conduct of the doctoral programme "Business Administration", in

the next academic year it is necessary to analyze in more detail how all the objectives and

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results expected of each study course complement each other to create a whole set for the

all programme.

Doctoral programme focuses particularly on the promotional exams and their

results. To ensure greater objectivity since the academic year 2009/2010 in the doctoral

exam "Current Problems of Strategic Management " there were involved faculty of other

universities, in particular Professor A.Čirjevskis of the Riga International School of

Economics and Business Administration (established by a legal person) and Associate

Professor V. Niedrīte of the University of Latvia (State University).

Within the quality management process, each year there are held students surveys, where

students can express their evaluation of particular courses, lecturers, on the contents and

organization of studies study materiāls, technical provision, as well as other aspects of the

learning process. The summary is available in School’s database. The results obtained are

discussed in the School’s Management meetings and Faculty Council meetings.

In addition, every year there are also held Scool’s academic and general staff survey in

which staff can express their views on various processes, professionalism of the management,

and express their wishes concerning the organization and the development of motivation system,

as well as to make proposals to improve the operation of the School. The survey summaries are

available at the Human Resources department.

For ensuring the satisfaction level of students and staff, as well as for introducing

other higher education quality management system principles, the Schoolreceived in the

Latvian Quality Award in the SME group in 2002.

Apart from the overall surveys, doctoral students are organized their own survey on

satisfaction with the study quality.

Doctoral work quality and related issues are reviewed at the Study Programme’s Board

(chaired by the doctoral programme director Dr. J.Ē.Niedrītis), and the School’s Council (headed

by School’s Rector Dr. A.Kiščenko). There has been found that in some cases doctoral students

do not have sufficiently intensive cooperation with the research supervisor, and that the the

development pace of doctoral thesis is quite different among students. It is hoped that the

European Social Fund’s doctoral benefits received by the School through tender (the ESF project

"Doctoral Studies Support BAT”) will provide for the motivation to get a good scholarship, and

promote the development pace of the thesis.

In the doctoral study programme "Business Administration" every semester there are held

creative workshops for doctoral students in which PhD candidates give reports according to

program approved by the programme director. The seminars are open to general public and

thesis supervisors are invited to take part. Doctoral students of other programmes may participate

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as well. During these workshops there is conducted an open discussion on the progress, on what

it might interfere with the development, of better ways to organize the studies and other topics of

mutual interest.

Great importance in the quality assurance in doctoral programme has the Dean of the

Faculty, her sense of responsibility and organizational abilities. In this context, priseworthy is

work of the dean S.Vītola and the faculty office administrator M. Zosule.

It should be noted that the quality of doctoral studies is adequately addressed in the

informal discussions with doctoral students.

Overall, it should be concluded that the doctoral students are satisfied with the study

programme.

Since the School basically provides professional study programmes, in the study quality

management important part has the employers assessment. This also applies to doctoral study

programme "Business Administration", as the School believes that it definitely has to participate

in the maximization process of the overall management level of Latvian companies. Therefore,

in the self-evaluation process, employers were asked to comment on the programme in general

and its particular values. (See annex 12 of the submitted accreditation materials). In addition,

self-evaluation of the program is reviewed in the Council of the Faculty of Business

Administration, 50% of which comprises the representatives of employers.

2. Clarification on the recruitment, renewal, training and development policy of

academic staff for the following six years

In compliance with the Law of the Higher Education, the School’s academic staff

consists of professors, associated professors, assistant professors, senior researchers, lecturers,

researchers and assistants. The School’s academic staff composition has formed since 1994. Like

many universities, Turība has also seen the academic staff turnover. However, in recent years the

situation has stabilized, and 73% of the teaching load is undertaken by the academic staff, who

hold primary elected positions.

The School’s academic personnel policy is aimed at lecturers’ loyalty and scientific skill

development, meanwhile keeping the openness and cooperation with other universities, in order

to find new ideas for the improvement of quality of its operations.

One of the academic staff development priorities is increasing the number of lecturers

holding scientific degrees to intensify scientific research and build their own schools. With this

regard, in 2009/2010 there were elected three leading researchers of the School, all doctors of

science and professors.

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In compliance with the Law of the Higher Education and the Regulations on the Election

of Acedemic Staff, the academic staff is elected by the Senate. Before the elections, the positions

are publicly advertised. The election of academic staff in Senate is carried out by secret ballot,

the electoral process and the results are recorded. After the election, the School concludes a

contract of employment with the successful applicant.

The recovery process is associated with the School’s graduate practitioners involvement

in the study process and the doctoral programme. Doctoral programmes include the study course

"Higher Education Pedagogy" and the course "Participation in the study program

implementation". Consequently, the doctoral students, by reporting on their research to the

undergraduate students, have a possibility to enrich the learning process and to test these

developments in dialogue with them. The doctoral students of the doctoral programme „Business

Administration” have all proven themselves as good lecturers, especially A.Doniņa, M. Platace

and V.Janovs.

The School puts major emphasis on the academic staff development - the development of

qualification and professional skills, taking into account the Bologna process requirements.

In the School on whole the professional and creative development of the lecturers is

governed by the individual employment planning, under which all lecturers at the beginning of

the study year should elaborate a regulatory plan for the the second half of the day. This is

confirmed and the implementation is contolled by the Dean and Heads of the Departments. The

plan includes writing articles, participation in conferences, promotion of qualification and other

growth-related activities. Plans are entered into the Higher Education Data System. Forms of

promotion of qualification are various: discussion at department meetings, interdepartamental

methodological seminars, public lectures at universities, including studies in master and doctoral

programmes.

Lecturers regularly give reports in conferences, visit a variety of profile-related courses.

As a good way of promoting qualification should be mentioned development of lectures and

seminars on topical issues for practitioners (I.Kalve, A.Medne, J.Ē.Niedrītis, I. Upīte, V.Zarina,

etc.), thus sharing experiences and complementing the knowledge of the industry's challenges,

and strengthening the link between theory and practice. Such activity is contributed to by the fact

that the School has the Lifelong Learning Department which regularly organizes training courses

and individual lectures on the topics requested by practitioners.

During the reporting period in the School there have been carried out several lectures and

creative meetings of the Bologna Process and its requirements, exchanging thoughts and

initiatives on further organization of the study process.

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The School encourages and supports the qualification promotion of its lecturers,

especially doctoral studies. As a result, many permanently employed lecturers undertake studies

in doctoral programmes in the School as well as other universities (K.Ābelis, R.Cāne, A.Doniņa,

G.Liepiņa, A.Medne, I.Veikša, I.Upīte, S.Vītola, L.Zīlīte, R.Zvirgzdiņa, etc.)

The qualification promotion for the permanently employed staff is paid, but studies in

master and doctoral programmes – credited. Credit is covered by certain number of years being

employed after graduation. This opportunity is used also by students of doctoral programme

„Business Administration”.

Recruitment, renewal, training and development policy of academic staff for the

following six years:

1) Improve the methodological work with the thesis supervizors, activate their

creative participation in doctoral seminars, and further development of doctoral

programmes, strengthening the programme and its academic staff

interdisciplinary profile with focus to the business administration;

2) Ensure effective cooperation of leading researchers and doctoral students for

building new scientific schools;

3) Establish contacts with the scientific schools of other universities to find the

possibility for the School’s doctoral programme’s in Business Administration

lecturers and doctoral students to participate in the activities and projects

organized by these schools;

4) Promote the communication of the doctoral programme in Business

Administration with likewise or similar doctoral programmes in Latvia and

Baltic states;

5) Involve increasingly the academic staff from various School’s departments in

joint research projects, thus developing productive synergies, expertise and

enabling oportunity for the doctoral students to participate in them;

6) Promote faster development and advocacy of the thesis of the School’s

lecturers;

7) Develop cooperation with other Latvian universities’ lecturers, especially with

the new doctors, potential thesis supervisors.

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